Galaxy S26 Ultra Named to TIME's Best Inventions 2026
Samsung says the Galaxy S26 Ultra made TIME's Best Inventions 2026 list, alongside its AI Family Hub refrigerator and Odyssey G8 gaming monitor.
The story in focus
Samsung announced that the Galaxy S26 Ultra was named to TIME's Best Inventions 2026, the fourth time Galaxy devices have appeared on the annual list. Two other Samsung products were also included: the Bespoke AI Family Hub Refrigerator with AI Vision and the Odyssey G8 Gaming Monitor (G80HS).
- TIME's Best Inventions 2026 includes the Galaxy S26 Ultra, per Samsung's announcement.
- Samsung says this is the fourth time Galaxy devices have been recognized on the list.
- The Bespoke AI Family Hub refrigerator and 32-inch Odyssey G8 monitor also appear.
What the recognition covers
Samsung said TIME named the Galaxy S26 Ultra to its Best Inventions 2026 list. According to the company, TIME's editors and expert contributors evaluate entries on originality, efficacy, ambition and impact. Samsung states this marks the fourth time a Galaxy device has been recognized on the annual list.
Samsung describes the S26 Ultra as offering the most advanced Galaxy S series experience to date, citing a camera system, performance and Galaxy AI. The company also says the phone includes a built-in Privacy Display for mobile phones, a feature it calls a world first, plus Super Steady video with horizontal lock.
Other Samsung products listed
The Bespoke AI Family Hub Refrigerator with AI Vision was also included. Samsung says a software update expanded AI Vision so the refrigerator can recognize and track more fresh and processed foods, alongside Now Brief, Voice ID and Auto Open & Close Doors. Samsung notes that a Wi-Fi connection and Samsung account are required, and that unrecognizable items may be listed as unknown.
The 32-inch Odyssey G8 Gaming Monitor (G80HS) also made the list. Samsung calls it the industry's first 6K gaming monitor, with 224PPI, an IPS panel and 165Hz at 6K resolution, plus a Dual Mode reaching 330Hz at 3K.
What features does Samsung attribute to the Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Samsung cites a camera system, premium performance and Galaxy AI, plus a built-in Privacy Display it calls a world first for mobile phones and Super Steady video with horizontal lock.
Sources & further reading
- Galaxy S26 Ultra Earns Spot on TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026 ↗news.samsung.com
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