Looking outside at the dreary weather, getting outside and firing up the barbecue is probably the last thing on your mind. But this time of year is when most big name barbecue brands release their newest collections – case in point: Weber recently announced its 2026 barbecue line-up, featuring smart charcoal grills and meat probes.
I’ve been covering barbecues for a few years now for T3, and I’ve loved watching which trend dominates each year. In 2024, smart barbecues began to emerge, and in 2025, charcoal grills and smokers started to make a big comeback.
