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Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- TCL unveiled its new TAB A1 tablet series at IFA 2026, offering four models split across two screen sizes and two display technologies to match different daily uses.

Four models target streaming, study, and work

The lineup includes the TCL TAB A1, TCL TAB A1 NXTPAPER, TCL TAB A1 Plus, and TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER. TCL built the range around two choices: screen size and display type, letting buyers pick the combination that fits their routine.

11-inch models favor portability, Plus versions add screen space

The 11-inch TAB A1 models measure 6.2mm thick, with 2.1K resolution and a refresh rate up to 90Hz, aimed at users who carry a tablet between home, school, and work. The 12.2-inch TAB A1 Plus models step up to 2.4K resolution, a 3:2 aspect ratio, and a refresh rate up to 120Hz, giving more room for movies, browsing, document work, and split-screen multitasking.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- TCL introduced its TAB A1 tablet series at IFA 2026, offering four models split across two screen sizes and two display types to match how people stream, read, learn and work.

The lineup includes the TCL TAB A1, TCL TAB A1 NXTPAPER, TCL TAB A1 Plus, and TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER. TCL structured the range around two choices: screen size and display experience.

Two screen sizes target mobility versus workspace

The 11-inch models measure 6.2mm thick, with a 2.1K resolution and refresh rates up to 90Hz, aimed at users who carry tablets between home, school, work and travel.

The 12.2-inch TAB A1 Plus models step up to 2.4K resolution, a 3:2 aspect ratio, and refresh rates up to 120Hz, giving more room for split-screen viewing, documents and films.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- MERACH has launched the UltraWalk W60 Plus walking pad in Europe, debuting the device on the opening day of IFA Berlin 2026. The pad is available for pre-order through September 20, 2026, at an Early Bird price of €379.99, down from its €459.99 recommended retail price -- an €80 saving.

The UltraWalk W60 Plus is aimed at people who want to add movement to their day without setting aside dedicated workout time, particularly those working from home. It runs on a brushless motor rated for up to 15,000 hours of operation, with a peak output of 3.5 HP.

An integrated Hall sensor keeps walking speed steady even at low intensity.

The sensor is designed to deliver precise and consistent speed control, which the company says is especially useful during slower walking sessions. A convection cooling system with two ventilation openings helps dissipate heat, allowing the pad to run continuously for up to three hours.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- PITAKA, the maker of aramid-fiber phone cases and MagSafe accessories, hosted its first brand event on September 4 at The Feuerle Collection, a converted industrial space turned art museum in Berlin, to unveil new iPhone 18 accessories and a design called Wind Over Wheat.

Guests explored five themed stations built around material and sound.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Hisense used IFA 2026 to showcase new display, laser and audio technology under the theme "Innovating a Brighter Life," pairing brighter picture quality with eye-comfort certifications across its lineup.

The company picked up multiple honors at the IFA Innovation Awards: the Hisense UX1 soundbar won its category, while the 116UXS MiniLED TV, the UR8 TV, the REGZA RGB Mini LED ZX series and the XR10 laser projector were named Honorees.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Hisense used IFA 2026 to show off a new lineup of TVs, laser projectors and audio gear built around brighter colors and less eye strain, with its UX1 soundbar taking top honors at the IFA Innovation Awards.

The 116UXS TV debuts in Europe with a four-color backlight

The flagship 116UXS, making its European debut, adds a dedicated cyan light source to red, green and blue backlighting, reaching up to 110% of the BT.2020 color gamut. It carries Pantone Validated RGB MiniLED and Pantone Color certifications, and pairs a 10,000-nit peak brightness with Hi-View AI RGB processing and an Obsidian panel for what Hisense describes as more accurate color and contrast.

Berlin -- September 4, 2026 -- CHiQ used its IFA Berlin showcase to unveil a new lineup of AI-driven home appliances, including televisions, refrigerators, air conditioners and washer-dryers, shifting its pitch from raw specs to how the tech fits into daily routines.

AI now tracks workouts, air flow and food freshness

CHiQ's RGB MiniLED TV line includes an AI sports platform that turns the screen into an interactive hub for home workouts and shared activities. Its air conditioners use AI-powered human presence radar to detect where users are and adjust airflow accordingly. The refrigerator and washing systems rely on smart sensors to help users monitor food freshness and laundry cleanliness more proactively.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Chinese electronics maker CHiQ unveiled a new lineup of AI-driven home appliances at IFA Berlin on September 4, spanning TVs, refrigerators, air conditioners, and washer-dryers.

The new TVs turn screen time into shared workouts

CHiQ's RGB MiniLED AI TV line comes with an integrated AI Sports Platform, designed to convert the television into a hub for home fitness and group activity rather than passive viewing.

Air conditioners now track where people actually are in a room

The company's air conditioners use what it calls AI Human Presence Radar, a system that detects occupants' locations and habits to adjust airflow in real time. CHiQ's refrigerators and clothing-care systems apply similar AI monitoring to track freshness and cleanliness.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- At IFA 2026, pet-tech brand petpogo, owned by Nasdaq-listed uCloudlink (Nasdaq: UCL), unveiled a full upgrade to its AI pet technology ecosystem, combining three connected products: the PetPhone wearable, the PetCam AI camera, and the petpogo app.

The system translates vocalizations into readable emotions

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Grundig showcased a new lineup of TVs, refrigerators, washer-dryers and air conditioners at IFA 2026 in Berlin, marking a fresh phase in its partnership with parent company Beko and Chinese manufacturer Changhong.

Changhong now licenses the Grundig brand in select markets

The event followed Beko's licensing of the Grundig brand to Changhong for specific product categories and regions. The two companies say they will combine Changhong's manufacturing and R&D capabilities with Grundig's European market presence and design heritage to expand the brand internationally.