Living & Home

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Hisense has introduced its "Companion Living" concept at IFA 2026, showing how artificial intelligence could take over everyday household tasks like cooking, laundry and air quality management.

V AIOS forms the backbone of the new smart home system

The centerpiece is V AIOS, a next-generation version of Hisense's VIDAA operating system built on four AI functions: detecting, analyzing, communicating and acting. The system is designed to recognize users, devices and surroundings, understand context and intent, enable natural communication between people and appliances, and coordinate content and services to carry out tasks automatically.

Seoul – September 08, 2026 -- LG Electronics is presenting seven new home appliances at IFA 2026, built around AI features, energy savings and compact designs suited to European homes.

A refrigerator now understands spoken requests through AI

The next-generation LG SIGNATURE refrigerator uses Large Language Model-based voice recognition, letting users ask how to store specific ingredients. A 6.8-inch LCD display manages AI-powered cooling, and the AI Fresh feature can pre-cool the interior up to two hours before an anticipated door opening based on usage patterns.

Istanbul – September 08, 2026 -- Beko has unveiled a lineup of home appliance upgrades across its global brand portfolio, promising measurable time and energy savings for everyday chores like laundry, cooking and food storage.

A full load of laundry now takes just 40 minutes

Beko's new Ultimate40' washing program uses patented UltimateWash Technology, including an enhanced drum paddle and updated algorithm, to clean a full load in 40 minutes. The company says this cuts time and energy use by up to 35% on daily wash cycles compared with its WML 91433 NP machine, without sacrificing cleaning performance.

Ovens self-clean in under an hour using 420°C heat

Beko's PyroPro Self-Cleaning Technology burns away grease and food residue at 420°C, leaving only ash that wipes away. The full cycle takes 59 minutes and uses up to 47% less energy than a standard pyrolytic clean, according to the company.

Munich – September 08, 2026 -- EZVIZ is showcasing a new generation of smart home security devices at IFA Berlin 2026, running September 4 to 8, with a booth at Hall 1.2, Stand 175 built around the theme "Driving Innovations."

The company, a global smart-home technology provider, is presenting new camera lines, AI-powered locks, entry systems, cleaning robots and wearables across five connected showcase areas at its stand.

Triple-lens cameras extend surveillance range with 12x zoom

The new 90f series, an upgrade to the 90 Dual line, introduces EZVIZ's first cameras with three lenses. The wired H90f and battery-powered HB90f use a 12x mixed zoom designed to capture detail across large outdoor areas.

A companion 3K series targets portable use: the base CB30 and advanced CB60 run on high-capacity batteries with magnetic mounts. The CB60 adds 8x zoom and switchable 4G-WiFi connectivity for coverage outside home network range.

Madrid – September 08, 2026 -- Smart home company EZVIZ is showcasing its full product lineup at IFA in Berlin, occupying stand 175 in Hall 1.2 under the slogan "Accelerating Innovation." The display spans five interconnected zones covering home security, access control, robotics, and AI-driven devices.

New triple-lens cameras target large properties

The company's 90f series, evolving from its 90 Dual line, introduces wired (H90f) and battery-powered (HB90f) cameras with three lenses and a 12x mixed zoom. EZVIZ says the setup is built to capture detail across large areas such as farms or estates.

Compact 3K cameras add 4G-wifi switching

The 3K series includes the entry-level CB30 and the advanced CB60, both featuring high-capacity batteries and magnetic bases for portability. The CB60 offers an 8x zoom and can switch between 4G and wifi, keeping footage sharp even outside router range.

Hoofddorp – September 08, 2026 -- EZVIZ is showcasing a new lineup of home security cameras, smart locks and AI-powered hubs at IFA 2026, occupying stand 175 in Hall 1.2 with what the company describes as its largest booth at the show.

Triple-lens cameras target long-distance monitoring

The 90f series, evolving from the earlier 90 Dual models, adds a third lens to the wired H90f and battery-powered HB90f cameras. Both use a 12x mixed zoom to capture detail across large properties such as ranches, marking what EZVIZ calls the start of triple-lens systems in professional-grade peripheral vision.

Compact 3K cameras offer 4G backup when Wi-Fi runs out

The 3K dual-lens series includes the base CB30 and higher-end CB60, both built around high-capacity batteries and magnetic mounts. The CB60 pairs an 8x zoom with switchable 4G-Wi-Fi connectivity, extending clear monitoring beyond standard Wi-Fi range.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Poposoap showcased a complete solar-powered water garden setup at the Global Connect Show during IFA 2026, pairing a preformed pond with solar fountain and waterfall pumps for a DIY outdoor installation.

The display combined three products into one working water garden

The setup paired Poposoap's Rigid Preformed Plastic Pond with its Solar Fountain Pump and Solar Waterfall Kit, letting visitors see how the pieces work together without custom liner-cutting or professional wiring.

The pond ships pre-shaped so users just dig and drop it in

Instead of cutting or folding flexible liners, buyers excavate a hole matching the pond's shape and set it in place. Built-in planting zones are designed to support a more natural pond ecosystem, while the rigid structure holds shape under water pressure.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- TCL Industries and TCL Technology are showcasing a connected home-energy ecosystem at IFA 2026, running from September 4 to 8 at Messe Berlin's Hall 21A.

The exhibit links solar panels, batteries and appliances under one platform

Under the theme "Inspiration Habitat," the display combines new SunPower Origin back-contact panels, TCL T5 Pro TOPCon shingled panels, C2 back-contact panels, residential battery storage and heat pumps. An intelligent Home Energy Management System ties generation, storage, heating and household demand into a single interface, giving homeowners visibility over energy use.

Farmington Hills, Mich. – September 08, 2026 -- Homeowners planning a landscape overhaul should map out drainage, soil conditions, and daily foot traffic before breaking ground, according to insights from landscaping expert Tim Wasmer of Wasmer Brothers Landscaping, featured in a new HelloNation article.

Everyday movement should shape the design first.

Future needs matter as much as current ones.

Baker, La. – September 08, 2026 -- Homeowners in Central Louisiana weighing materials for a new deck or fence now have a clearer answer on what holds up best against relentless humidity: cypress wood. A recent HelloNation feature examines the material's performance in Baton Rouge's climate, drawing on insights from Wes McAdams, a lumber expert at Cajun Cypress in Baker, Louisiana.

Natural oils help cypress resist rot better than many alternatives

The article explains that cypress wood contains natural oils that slow moisture absorption, a key advantage in a region marked by high humidity, frequent rain, and intense heat. That resistance to rot makes it a practical choice for outdoor projects left exposed to the elements year-round.