TIME Names Three Samsung Products Among Best Inventions of 2026
Samsung Electronics says the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Bespoke AI Family Hub and Odyssey G8 were recognized by TIME across three categories.
TIME named three Samsung Electronics products to its "The Best Inventions of 2026" list on October 15 local time: the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Bespoke AI Family Hub refrigerator and the Odyssey G8 gaming monitor, according to digitaltoday.co.kr. Samsung Electronics announced the selections on October 16.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra was selected in the consumer electronics category. TIME highlighted the phone's privacy display, which blocks side viewing angles. The Bespoke AI Family Hub was selected in the home appliance category, recognized for its AI Vision feature, which uses internal cameras to identify and manage food ingredients. The 32-inch Odyssey G8 took a place in the entertainment & gaming category as the first gaming monitor to support 6K resolution.
An annual run for Samsung
Samsung has appeared on TIME's list every year since the Galaxy Z Flip3 in 2021. In 2025, the Micro RGB TV, The Frame Pro and The Premiere 5 were selected. Earlier picks include the Galaxy S22 Ultra in 2022, the Galaxy Z Flip5 in 2023, and the Neo QLED 8K and Music Frame in 2024.
Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 series, including the Galaxy S26 Ultra, in March. The company first introduced the AI Vision feature to Family Hub in 2024.
Quick answers
Which Samsung products made TIME's Best Inventions of 2026 list?
The Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Bespoke AI Family Hub refrigerator and the Odyssey G8 gaming monitor.
What did TIME highlight about the Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Its privacy display, which blocks side viewing angles.
What makes the Odyssey G8 notable?
The 32-inch model is the first gaming monitor to support 6K resolution.