Dallas-Fort Worth innovations featured in Time's best inventions of 2026

Eight inventions with connections to the Dallas-Fort Worth region have been named to Time magazine’s list of the 300 best inventions of 2026. The honorees represent diverse sectors, including consumer electronics, autonomous freight, synthetic biology, and connected fitness.

Samsung Electronics America, based in Plano, received recognition for three products: the Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphone, noted for its built-in privacy display; the Bespoke AI Family Hub refrigerator, which utilizes Google Gemini to identify over 2,000 packaged foods; and the Odyssey G8 6K resolution monitor. OxeFit, also based in Plano, was recognized for its XS1 Peak fitness system, which features a built-in virtual spotter for various training modes.

In the transportation sector, Aurora Innovation, which operates a hub in Coppell, was honored for its Driver 2 system for autonomous 18-wheelers. The technology has logged over 500,000 driverless miles without an at-fault crash. Additionally, Dallas-based Colossal Biosciences was recognized for its development of an experimental artificial egg designed for de-extinction and conservation efforts.