I Tried Out Samsung's New Galaxy S26 Ultra and Buds4 — Here Are My Thoughts

I have a confession to make: despite living in tech's capital, San Francisco, I don't think too much about my own personal tech day to day. As long as my phone can take nice photos and my laptop doesn't stall out, I don't stay up-to-date on the latest tech. Admittedly, I sometimes feel like I'm not getting as much out of my tech as I should be.

So you can imagine that I felt a bit like a fish out of water attending Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked on Feb. 25 in my home city. The conference is a major event in the tech world and beyond, as Samsung's loyal fans and newcomers alike convene twice a year to learn about the tech giant's latest launches. This year, Samsung focused the programming on its Galaxy S26 Series, which boasts cutting-edge Galaxy AI features, and its latest Galaxy Buds4.

I have to admit, after spending a couple of days with the Samsung team and other journalists and content creators learning about the latest launches, I could really appreciate all that these products have to offer. From the first built-in Privacy Display on the Galaxy S26 Ultra to updates on its noise-canceling Buds, this unveiling certainly wowed a non-techie like me. And I was thrilled to get to put it all into action at various experiences across my home city.

Keep reading to learn more about the new Samsung devices, as well as how I integrated them into my own life.