Gurugram, October 16, 2026: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has been named to TIME’s annual list of Best Inventions 2026, marking the fourth year a Samsung Galaxy device has earned a place on the prestigious list.To assemble its 2026 list, TIME solicited nominations from its global network of expert contributors and editors, evaluating each contender on key factors including originality, efficacy, ambition and impact.Galaxy S26 Ultra offers the most advanced Galaxy S series experience to date with a powerful camera system, premium performance, and intuitive Galaxy AI. It features the world’s first built-in Privacy Display for mobile phones, Super Steady video with horizontal lock, and tools for creating pro-grade content.At the heart of Galaxy S26 Ultra is a simple idea: advanced technology should make everyday life easier, not more complicated. With intuitive Galaxy AI working proactively and seamlessly on users’ behalf, Galaxy S26 Ultra is designed to help people focus on what they want to accomplish rather than how the technology works.That experience is underpinned by the most powerful hardware ever on a Galaxy S series device, delivering premium performance alongside an industry-leading camera system. The world’s first built-in Privacy Display for mobile phones draws on Samsung’s long-standing display expertise and reinforces its commitment to building protection into every layer of the device.Together, these advancements reflect Samsung’s vision for technology that fades into the background while usefulness comes to the foreground, making innovation something people can depend on every day.

Two other Samsung products also made this year’s list: the Bespoke AI Family Hub™ Refrigerator with AI Vision and the Odyssey G8 Gaming Monitor (G80HS).The Bespoke AI Family Hub™ Refrigerator with AI Vision offers advanced AI-powered food management, a personalized kitchen experience and hands-free convenience. This year’s major software update upgraded the refrigerator’s AI Vision technology, enabling it to recognize and track a wider range of fresh and processed foods to make meal planning and grocery shopping easier. Enhanced Now Brief and Voice ID features also deliver personalized calendars, reminders, and recipes, while Auto Open & Close Doors allow users to open and close the refrigerator with a light touch or simple voice command.The 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G8 Gaming Monitor (G80HS) sets an industry milestone as the industry’s first 6K gaming monitor, marking a significant leap beyond 4K gaming standards. 6K resolution presents exceptional visual clarity and detail, enhancing immersion while providing a larger screen for both gaming and multitasking. Featuring 224PPI and an IPS panel, the monitor ensures sharp detail and visual fidelity across every frame and it delivers ultra-high 6K resolution at up to 165Hz, while Dual Mode enables up to 330Hz at 3K resolution, allowing users to seamlessly balance crystal clear visuals with real-time responsiveness.