Here are the 2026 best inventions earning special mentions for making the world better, smarter, and more fun.

For every one of its ideas that doesn't catch on like the Virtual Boy and Wii U, Nintendo has been at the forefront of video ...

TIME names the Nikon ZR, GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS, and Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema among its Best Inventions of 2026, recognizing innovations in cinema, action, and instant photography.

A new 2026 roundup has the Galaxy S26 Ultra included in a list of best inventions for the year, all thanks to what it doesn’t display. The Galaxy S26 Ultra split in a slightly different direction.