On June 9, 2026, the tech industry is set to welcome a new wave of public company leaders, as FAANG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google) is replaced by MANGOS (Meta, Anthropic, Nvidia, Google, OpenAI, SpaceX). With SpaceX and Anthropic's IPOs poised to break records, and OpenAI racing to catch up, the future of tech seems to be steering towards AI and agentic companies.
The new acronym MANGOS was originally proposed by developers @krishdotdev and @lilscoot on X, quickly going viral. While FAANG is not entirely dead, with Amazon and Netflix still strong, the innovation in streaming services and e-commerce appears to be waning compared to the rise of AI companies. We can say: Farewell to FAANG! Long live MANGOS!
Blogger's Review: This shift reflects the rapid evolution of the tech industry, where the rise of AI and automation is not only changing market dynamics but also potentially reshaping our lifestyles. The emergence of MANGOS signifies a future increasingly reliant on intelligent technologies, posing both opportunities and challenges for developers and businesses. Looking forward to seeing how these emerging companies perform!