Hong Kong – September 09, 2026 -- TECNO has unveiled the CAMON Slim 5G, a 6.39mm-thin smartphone that pairs a 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C camera sensor with a 6,000mAh battery and five artist-inspired colorways.

The phone's design borrows from ballet and car curves

The CAMON Slim 5G carries the swan-neck curve first seen on the flagship CAMON 50 series. It comes in five finishes -- Burgundy Red, Neo Mondrian, Matisse Black, Van Gogh Blue and Rebel Pink -- each referencing a different art movement, from Mondrian's grid compositions to Van Gogh's Starry Night rendered through a patterned gradient coating.

London – September 09, 2026 -- TrustKernel has moved its PlugClaw device out of preorder and into full global availability, pricing it at 128 euros or 149 dollars with no subscription required.

A USB-C Stick Becomes a Full AI Workstation

PlugClaw measures just 50 x 19 x 8 mm and weighs 15 grams, yet packs a MediaTek Helio G80 processor, up to 6 GB of memory and 128 GB of encrypted storage. It runs PlugOS, a privacy-focused Android variant, alongside Ubuntu as the agent execution environment. Plugging it into a phone, tablet or computer turns that host device into a screen and input source only, while the actual AI agent, its apps, credentials and work data run entirely inside PlugClaw's own isolated environment.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Midea used IFA 2026 to unveil a wave of AI-driven home appliances and confirm a five-year partnership with FC Barcelona, part of what the company calls its "Simply Ideal" vision.

Midea's new AI ecosystem controls appliances through natural interaction

The SMART MASTER lineup introduces an AI Agent designed for more intuitive control of household tasks, while Midea Robot extends AI into physical chores like cooking, cleaning and laundry. AI ECOMASTER manages energy use across connected appliances by learning household routines and adapting to changing needs.

SPACE MASTER refrigerators add storage without changing exterior size

Midea says the SPACE MASTER line increases usable capacity within the same external dimensions, demonstrated through expanded refrigerator storage space. The BUILT-IN series also debuts Ispira, a Milan-inspired collection combining design with integrated cooking functionality.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Hisense unveiled a new lineup of TVs, projectors and audio gear at IFA 2026, winning multiple IFA Innovation Awards while pushing eye comfort as a standard feature rather than a premium extra.

The Soundbar UX1 takes home top honors at IFA

Hisense's Soundbar UX1 was named an outright winner at the IFA Innovation Awards, delivering 11.2.6-channel sound with Dolby Atmos, DTS and Hi-Concerto integration that syncs with separate Hisense TVs for a unified audiovisual setup. The 116UXS MiniLED TV, UR8 TV, REGZA RGB Mini LED ZX Series and XR10 laser projector were all named honorees in their categories.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- TCL used IFA 2026 in Berlin to showcase a lineup of AI-driven televisions, smartphones, appliances and smart-home devices, running through September 8 at Messe Berlin's Hall 21A.

The X11L TV pushes mini LED brightness to 10,000 nits

TCL's flagship SQD-Mini LED television, the X11L, features up to 20,736 dimming zones, a WHVA 2.0 Ultra panel, and coverage of 100% of the BT.2020 color gamut, paired with Bang & Olufsen-tuned sound. The company also displayed the X3A OLED+ gaming monitor with dual high-refresh-rate modes and the Q95K Soundbar, which uses an 11.1.4-channel speaker array. TCL confirmed its Gemini integration for Google TV is now live in several markets, including the UK, France, Italy and Spain.

Offenbach, Germany – September 09, 2026 -- Hyundai Motor Company has signed a multi-year deal to become the Official Automotive Partner of the UEFA Champions League, starting with the 2026/27 season and running through the end of 2030/31.

The deal extends nearly 30 years of Hyundai's football sponsorships

Hyundai has backed football at major international tournaments and clubs for almost three decades. This agreement, struck with UC3 -- UEFA's joint venture with European football clubs -- moves that commitment to the top tier of European club competition.

"Football has been part of Hyundai for almost 30 years," said José Muñoz, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company. "The UEFA Champions League is the best club football in the world, played every week in front of the most passionate fans in Europe." Muñoz, who is from Madrid, said the partnership follows Hyundai's involvement at this summer's World Cup.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Midea has placed SMART MASTER, its AI-driven smart home ecosystem, at the center of its IFA 2026 presentation in Berlin, built around this year's theme of "Simply Ideal."

The AI Agent understands 140 languages and responds in 0.4 seconds

At the core of SMART MASTER is an AI Agent capable of recognizing voice commands from up to 8 meters away. It supports 140 languages and delivers responses in 0.4 seconds, with voice entry points built into key appliances and additional access through car systems and other connected devices.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Hisense used IFA 2026 to unveil a lineup of TVs, projectors and audio gear built around brighter colors and reduced eye strain, headlined by the European debut of its 116UXS Mini-LED television.

The Hisense Soundbar UX1 wins an IFA Innovation Award

The UX1 took top honors at the IFA Innovation Awards, while the 116UXS Mini-LED TV, the UR8 TV, the REGZA RGB-Mini-LED ZX-series TVs and the XR1 laser projector were named honorees.

The 116UXS reaches 110% of the BT.2020 color space

Built on Chromagic 2.0 technology, the 116UXS adds a dedicated cyan light source to its red, green and blue backlight, pushing color coverage to 110% of BT.2020. The set has earned both "Pantone Validated RGB MiniLED" and "Pantone Color" certification. It pairs peak brightness of 10,000 nits with the Hi-View AI Engine RGB and an Obsidian panel for what Hisense describes as improved color accuracy, contrast and depth.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- TECNO picked up two Global Product Technology Innovation Awards at IFA 2026, recognizing its ultra-thin modular smartphone and a compact Lamborghini-branded gaming PC.

The modular phone measures just 4.9mm thick

The TECNO Modular Phone won the Ultra-Slim Magnetic Modular Technology Innovation Gold Award. TECNO calls it the world's slimmest modular smartphone at 4.9mm, built on proprietary Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology that pairs a precision magnetic array with pogo-pin connectors. The device supports ten interchangeable high-performance modules that snap on and draw power directly, while the host itself carries a 3000-4000mAh battery. Its portless unibody design carries an IP rating for dust and water resistance, and mass production is set to begin soon.

Unterföhring – September 09, 2026 -- German late-night show "TV total" airs its 200th episode on ProSieben and streaming service Joyn on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 8:15 p.m.

Pufpaff has hosted the show through major political and cultural moments

Host Sebastian Pufpaff has anchored the program, mixing comedy sketches with celebrity interviews and stunts. In episode 5, broadcast on December 8, 2021, he impersonated soccer coach Marco Rose using the hashtag #echteLiebe. In episode 134, aired on February 18, 2025, he interviewed the German chancellor in the midst of an election campaign.

The show has also taken its format on the road, appearing at Munich's Oktoberfest, various festivals, and the ZDF Fernsehgarten. Pufpaff has attempted wrestling, tower diving, and wok racing as part of the show's recurring stunt segments.