Bonn – September 12, 2026 -- A precast concrete garage can shield cars, e-bikes and tools from break-ins, storm damage and summer heat, according to the Fachvereinigung Betonfertiggaragen e.V. (Association for Precast Concrete Garages). The group notes that nearly half of all burglary attempts fail, and that resistance time is the key factor deterring intruders.

Doors and gates should meet resistance class RC 2

Police recommend doors and windows meet at least resistance class RC 2 under DIN EN 1627, while garage doors should be tested and classified under DIN/TS 18194. "RC-2 elements are tested with simple tools in a standardized procedure and must withstand at least three minutes of resistance. It is important that the entire element is installed correctly," says Matthäus Moser of the association.

Munich – September 12, 2026 -- The ADAC is adding plug-in balcony solar systems to its product lineup through a new partnership with kleines kraftwerk, a solar company based in Achim, Lower Saxony. ADAC members now receive a price discount of at least ten percent on the complete solar kits, which are designed for balconies, terraces, garages, and carports.

The offering targets households that want to generate their own solar power but cannot or do not want to install a traditional rooftop photovoltaic system.

Hamburg – September 12, 2026 -- German supermarket chain EDEKA has launched a campaign called "Survival of the Frischest" to challenge the common belief that frozen fruit and vegetables are less fresh or healthy than fresh produce.

A five-meter T-Rex made of broccoli appears at Potsdamer Platz

From September 10 to 13, EDEKA installed a roughly five-meter-long, three-meter-high sculpture depicting a prehistoric creature encased in ice at Das Center (formerly Sony Center) in Berlin. The centerpiece is a T-Rex shaped from broccoli, meant to illustrate how shock-freezing preserves produce. Visitors can also sample smoothies made from various frozen fruits and vegetables at an EDEKA food truck on site.

Munich – September 12, 2026 -- "Love Island VIP" kicks off its new season on September 23, airing every Wednesday at 8:15 p.m. on RTLZWEI, with episodes available a week earlier on RTL+.

Known reality stars now share the villa with total newcomers

For the first time, the Greek villa mixes established reality personalities with previously unknown singles looking for love on camera. Host Sylvie Meis says the format promises a new dynamic, as viewers watch how experienced reality stars react to first-time daters -- and vice versa.

Hoofddorp – September 12, 2026 -- Smart home company EZVIZ has expanded its lineup of AI-powered entry devices, showcasing video doorbells, video intercoms and door openers at IFA in Hall 1.2, aimed at European households of varying sizes and home types.

The EP8 Ultra doorbell adds an AI-driven screen for facial recognition

Launched just before IFA, the EP8 Ultra video doorbell features a built-in AI display designed for tight entryways such as apartment hallways. Unlike dual-lens doorbells that separately detect visitors and packages, the EP8 Ultra combines an interactive screen with AI characters for emotional engagement and facial recognition technology to optimize power consumption.

Hoofddorp – September 12, 2026 -- EZVIZ has unveiled an expanded lineup of smart entry devices at IFA in Hall 1.2, including AI-powered video doorbells, video doorphones, and gate openers built for European homes of varying sizes and layouts.

The EP8 Ultra doorbell adds an AI screen for face recognition

The EP8 Ultra video doorbell, which launched just before IFA, upgrades on dual-lens technology that lets users see both visitors and packages at the door. It now includes a built-in interactive screen featuring AI characters and on-device AI recognition of familiar faces, designed to save energy while making entrances feel more personal. Jasmine Zhu, Product Manager of EZVIZ Europe, said the device targets specific entrance types like apartment hallways.

Hoofddorp – September 12, 2026 -- EZVIZ used its IFA showcase in Hall 1.2 to launch a new lineup of AI-powered smart access devices, including video doorbells, video intercoms and gate openers aimed at European households.

The EP8 Ultra doorbell adds an AI-driven screen for building entrances

The EP8 Ultra, which launched shortly before IFA, features a dual-lens camera that shows both visitors and packages -- a rarity on the market, according to EZVIZ. The device also includes an interactive screen with AI-generated characters and on-device facial recognition for familiar faces, designed to save energy while targeting entryways like apartment corridors.

Lagos, Nigeria – September 12, 2026 -- EcoFlow has launched two new portable power stations in Nigeria, the DELTA 3 Classic and DELTA 3 Max, aimed at households and small businesses dealing with frequent grid outages and rising fuel costs for backup generators.

The DELTA 3 Classic offers 1800W of power for everyday appliances

The DELTA 3 Classic packs a 1024Wh battery and delivers 1800W of rated output, with a 3600W surge capacity, enough to run refrigerators, fans, televisions, laptops and induction cookers simultaneously. Its X-Boost technology allows it to support devices up to 2400W without requiring a larger unit, and a built-in 10 ms UPS provides uninterrupted power protection.

Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- PrimeBOT took home two IFA Innovation Awards at IFA 2026, with its T1 and Q1 robots drawing crowds at Messe Berlin and the ShowStoppers event.

PrimeBOT T1 wins in the Content Creation Technology category

The T1 model was named winner of the IFA Innovation Award for Content Creation Technology, recognized for its multi-scenario mobility and creative-use design. The Q1 model was separately selected among the IFA NEXT award winners for its focus on personalized interaction, programmability, movement, and long-term companionship.

Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- Pet tech company SATELLAI unveiled new AI-powered wearables and software at IFA 2026, including its first cat tracker and a satellite-connected dog device built for off-grid use.

SATELLAI Sense AI turns raw pet data into plain-language behavior insights

The updated SATELLAI Sense AI system combines pet activity data, owner-provided details and breed context to build a behavioral baseline for each animal, then flags meaningful changes over time. Instead of showing raw metrics, it generates natural-language summaries meant to help owners spot shifts in routine early.

New Sense AI features debuting first on the Cat Tag include Pet Personality Portraits, which highlight a pet's traits based on behavior and owner input; Pet Diary, which turns daily activity logs into a narrative; and Virtual Pet Nanny, an ambient tool designed to surface unusual changes in habits.