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A bionic AI agent displayed at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on July 20, 2026. Photo: VCG
At a Caixin roundtable, executives and researchers said the next generation of devices will center on always-on AI agents, with debate intensifying over whether phones or glasses will become the dominant personal AI terminal
Consumer electronics makers are shifting to AI-agent hardware with continuous perception, as smartphones and smart glasses compete to become the primary personal AI device. Traditional device shipments fell sharply in 2026 amid price increases, accelerating OEM pivot to agent-capable terminals.
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