Main technological trends anticipated for 2025: AI, agents, and augmented reality!
Get ready for a year full of surprises and advancements driven by artificial intelligence.
As time goes on in the tech media sector, future trends become more evident. The ability to anticipate the most relevant technological trends for the upcoming year doesn't require a crystal ball; rather, it relies on intuition gained through years of experience and monitoring changes in a constantly evolving market.
Technological innovation doesn't arise from thin air. Despite the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), which some believe brings extraordinary generative shortcuts, companies still face lengthy development cycles. These organizations build their products based on internal signals and market trends. A significant difference between technological cycles of past years and the present is the increased transparency; products and services are developed in public view, allowing consumers to participate in the process.
You don't need to be an expert to anticipate what's coming. Anyone paying attention will notice that many future predictions will resonate as "Sure, I thought that." However, as I often remind, it is always helpful to share ideas with trusted colleagues in the industry to gain different perspectives.
For the year 2025, predictions point to several prominent trends in technology.
The proliferation of AI is more than just an assumption. By 2025, it is expected that AI will be more integrated across various areas, and people will start to understand better how they can benefit from it in their daily and professional lives. Bajarin notes that companies need to work on making the functionalities of their AI applications clearer, reducing the confusion that still prevails in this field.
AI agents are also poised to make significant strides in 2025. These agents are systems that can analyze their environment and perform specific tasks. With the rise of conversational AI, all digital assistants are expected to adapt to this new technology.
On the other hand, it seems that AI wearable devices will not succeed as standalone products; instead, they are likely to be integrated into already existing mobile devices, such as smartphones.
The chip industry will also see a moment of convergence between mobile and desktop chips, with companies like Apple leading the charge in energy efficiency and performance.
Attention will be directed toward Microsoft's efforts with Copilot, where they might relegate Windows to a secondary role, focusing more on this new functionality. Competition in augmented reality, especially in the development of AR glasses, will reach a critical level in 2025 with several competitors ready to launch their products to the market.
As for social platforms, Bluesky and Threads are expected to gain ground while X still holds the largest number of active users, although it may face a decline in popularity due to the challenges Elon Musk is facing with his multiple projects.
On the other hand, the electric vehicle market could see a stagnation as more affordable alternatives are sought, and foldable phone technologies might experience a slight increase, driven by rumors of a foldable iPhone.
Furthermore, it is anticipated that tariffs will affect the tech industry, leading to possible instability and an increase in prices for electronic products, while the arrival of humanoid robots also promises to revolutionize the sector, even though they will not yet be ready for mass consumption.
