Consumer Goods

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.

Vienna – September 12, 2026 -- Austrian company Tubolito is marking ten years since it introduced bicycle tubes made from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), a material shift that created an entirely new product category in cycling.

Founders questioned why butyl remained the default material

Ákos Kertész and Christian Lembacher founded Tubolito in 2016 after years of experience working with TPU plastic. Kertész recalls that the real question was never whether TPU could work for bike tubes, but why the industry kept using butyl at all, while frames, wheels and gearing had already been redesigned around new materials.

No machines existed for TPU tube production, so the founders built their own

At the time, there were no manufacturing machines or industry standards suited to producing TPU bicycle tubes. Kertész and Lembacher developed their own fabrication processes and equipment from scratch to make the material viable for cycling.

Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- Neakasa's Riko smart wet-meal feeder has been named an IFA 2026 Innovation Award Honoree at IFA Berlin, recognized for automating fresh wet-meal preparation for cats.

Riko grinds and mixes food on demand instead of storing pre-made meals

Unlike standard automatic feeders that hold prepared wet food, Riko stores freeze-dried food in dry form and grinds and mixes it with water at each scheduled feeding time. Owners can adjust the water-to-food ratio from 1:1 to 5:1, set more than 20 meals per day, and choose portions between 1 and 15 grams.

Bethlehem, Pa. – September 12, 2026 -- OM Digital Solutions Corporation will begin shipping the OM SYSTEM PEN in late October 2026, the first camera to carry the PEN name under the OM SYSTEM brand, priced at $999.99 USD.

The camera adds weather sealing and a viewfinder never before seen in the PEN lineup.

The PEN is an interchangeable lens camera built to the Micro Four Thirds System standard, following the rangefinder-style design lineage that began with the original PEN film camera in 1959. It is the first PEN model to include an electronic viewfinder and the first with IPX1-rated splash proof and dustproof construction, using sealing materials at key points on the camera body.

Tokyo – September 12, 2026 -- Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has announced a new addition to its G-STEEL line of shock-resistant G-SHOCK watches, the GST-W1000, which pairs the brand's signature durability with a refined metal case built from multiple finely finished components.

Four metal pieces replace the single bezel design

Instead of a single bezel covering the case, the GST-W1000 uses four separately finished metal elements on its exterior. The design hides fixing screws along the sides while maintaining shock resistance, giving the watch a seamless look from bezel to band. Four distinct finishes -- linear brushing, circular brushing, mirror finish, and polishing -- are applied across the surfaces to highlight the metal's texture.

Scottsdale – September 12, 2026 -- Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale has added the 2026 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC SUV to its showroom inventory, giving Phoenix-area buyers access to the brand's flagship ultra-luxury model.

The V8 engine delivers 550 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque

A twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 with EQ Boost powers the SUV, paired with 4MATIC fully variable all-wheel drive for traction across varying road conditions.

E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL suspension adjusts automatically to road surfaces

The system works alongside acoustic glass and near-complete Nappa leather upholstery to isolate the cabin from outside noise. Rear passengers get heated, ventilated seats with active multicontour massage functions built for business-class-style comfort.

Chandler – September 12, 2026 -- SelectBlinds has launched Nautica Home, a new collection of customizable window coverings developed in partnership with lifestyle brand Nautica, available exclusively on SelectBlinds.com.

The collection covers three core product types

Nautica Home includes Roller Shades, Roman Shades, and Drapery, all built to SelectBlinds' made-to-measure manufacturing standards. Customers order through the company's existing online platform, personalizing each piece to fit their own windows.

Designs borrow Nautica's coastal aesthetic

The patterns draw on stripes, nautical motifs, botanicals, woven textures, and solid neutrals. SelectBlinds says the styles suit a range of homes, from Cape Cod cottages to modern coastal interiors and everyday living spaces.

Las Vegas – September 12, 2026 -- Green Dispensary has opened its fourth Nevada location at 5530 N Decatur Blvd, Suite 115, in northwest Las Vegas.

The store opens daily from 8 a.m. to midnight near Decatur Boulevard and Ann Road

Green Dispensary North serves customers in northwest Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Centennial Hills, and Aliante. The location offers in-store shopping, order-ahead pickup, curbside pickup, drive-thru service, and delivery to eligible addresses.

The menu includes flower, edibles, and topicals alongside CBD products

Shoppers can browse flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, concentrates, tinctures, topicals, cannabidiol products, and accessories. Customers can get guidance from in-store budtenders or check the location's live online menu before arriving.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- MERACH has unveiled the UltraWalk W60 Plus, its new flagship walking pad, at IFA Berlin 2026, marking the treadmill's first launch in Europe. Shoppers can pre-order the device through September 20, 2026 at an early-bird price of €379.99, down from its €459.99 list price.

The company designed the W60 Plus for people who spend long hours at a desk and want to add movement without carving out separate workout time. It targets home offices and living rooms where space and noise are constraints.

A brushless motor targets 15,000 hours of use

The treadmill runs on a brushless motor rated for 3.5 HP peak output, built with an integrated Hall sensor for precise, consistent speed control even at slower walking paces. MERACH states the motor is engineered to last up to 15,000 operating hours.

Hamburg – September 11, 2026 -- Philips has unveiled the Lumea IPL 9900 Pro, a new at-home hair removal device priced at €799.99, now available on philips.de and through retailers.

Live audio feedback guides users through treatments

The device pairs with the Lumea IPL app, which tracks movement in real time during leg and arm treatments. It delivers live audio cues to help users maintain correct technique, while step-by-step visual guidance for legs ensures no area is missed.

Results can last up to five years with monthly upkeep

Philips reports hair reduction of more than 80% on legs after just two treatments. After an initial treatment phase, users need only one monthly touch-up session to maintain smooth skin for up to five years, according to the company.