TIME magazine has released its 2026 ‘Best Inventions’ special edition, featuring Apple’s recently appointed CEO, John Ternus, on the cover. Ternus also granted an exclusive interview, in which he discussed the iPhone Duo and outlined his vision for leading the company over the next five decades. This annual selection has been running for over 25 years. This year’s edition highlights 300 of the best inventions and 100 special nominations, with a focus on areas such as healthcare, artificial intelligence, and green energy. The selection process assesses entries across four key criteria: originality, practical effectiveness, innovative ambition, and social impact. The resulting list offers a glimpse into the trajectory of technological innovation for the coming year, spanning consumer electronics, artificial intelligence, assistive technology, aerospace, agriculture, and a variety of other groundbreaking projects.