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Stockholm – September 29, 2026 -- Visit Sweden has launched The Introvert Travel Agency, a new service designed to help travelers plan trips with minimal social pressure and more control over solo time.

Survey data shows most travelers want optional, not expected, socializing

A YouGov survey commissioned by Visit Sweden found that 67% of travelers prefer destinations where social interaction feels optional. The same research shows 53% would pay extra for more peace, privacy or fewer crowds, while 41% of respondents identify as introverts, 45% as a mix of both, and only 14% as extroverts. Nearly half of respondents said they sometimes need a "vacation from their vacation" to recover after traveling.

Berlin – September 28, 2026 -- At IFA 2026 in Berlin, stylus maker Metapen skipped the usual spec-sheet pitch and let visitors simply pick up its pens and start writing.

A young visitor tests a stylus without instructions

At the Metapen booth, a girl picked up one of the company's styluses and began drawing on a screen while her family watched. No tutorial was given -- she started creating immediately.

Metapen builds its lineup around iPad, Surface and Chromebook compatibility

Metapen designs styluses for use with iPad, Surface and Chromebook devices, covering everyday digital writing as well as pressure-sensitive tools for drawing and creative work. The company says its focus is on accessibility through functionality, design and affordability.

Berlin – September 24, 2026 -- Euhomy closed out IFA 2026 with nine industry honors spread across three of its ice maker models, capping a week of hands-on demos in Berlin.

The Rock Pro Sphere Ice Maker swept the most awards

The Rock Pro took home the IFA Innovation Award for Best in Home Appliances, plus Best in Show from The Ambient, Best of IFA from Maxim and SheFinds, a Top Pick from Reviewed's kitchen and cooking coverage, and Best Tech of IFA 2026 from Trusted Reviews.

Two other models picked up additional editor honors

The Ice Leopard X1 Portable Rapid Ice Maker earned Editor's Choice recognition from both GearBrain and Techlicious. The Pearl L1 Max Nugget Ice Maker received Techlicious's Spotlight Award.

Berlin – September 23, 2026 -- RingConn's Gen 3 smart ring picked up seven awards at IFA 2026 in Berlin, including the IFA Innovation Award in the Beauty Tech & Well-being category, as the wearable maker showcased the device at multiple booths near the show's north entrance.

The ring collected six additional media distinctions.

Berlin – September 23, 2026 -- Morphy Richards closed out IFA Berlin 2026 with two award wins, including recognition for a hose-free portable air conditioner and a dehumidifier honored for design.

The British small appliance brand, marking its 90th anniversary this year, presented its "Smart Ideas" product philosophy at the trade show, spanning both kitchen appliances and home air treatment devices.

The D1 Ultra Dehumidifier earned a Best in Design honoree spot at the IFA Innovation Awards.

The award is judged by an international panel recognizing innovation, design, and engineering across consumer tech categories.

Berlin – September 20, 2026 -- Sexual wellness technology company Lovense debuted at IFA Berlin 2026, marking its first appearance at the European consumer electronics show after years of exhibiting at CES in the United States.

Lovense used a four-part booth experience to show how its ecosystem fits into daily life

The booth experience, titled "A Day in the Lovense Ecosystem," was broken into four segments tied to different moments in a user's day. These covered the Lovense Remote App for partner control, long-distance sync features for couples separated by geography, gaming integration, and digital interaction tools.

Berlin -- Birkenstock opened one of its largest stores in Europe on September 16, 2026, at Münzstraße 20 in Berlin-Mitte, occupying roughly 125 square meters. The German footwear maker, tracing its shoemaking tradition back to 1774, designed the location to blend that heritage with Berlin's creative scene.

The store design borrows directly from Berlin's streetscape and history.

Under the concept "Grounded in Culture," the interior uses warm exposed concrete to echo Berlin-Mitte's architecture. Moss-covered elements reinterpret the planters that once lined streets during the DDR era. Cork and jute, materials central to Birkenstock's footbed, appear throughout alongside naturally formed wooden structures.

Berlin – September 19, 2026 -- Wearable startup evobeing unveiled its first smart ring, the evobeing R1, at IFA Berlin 2026, where it was named "Best in Show" by Trusted Reviews.

The ring translates health data into four simple states

Rather than displaying scores and charts, R1 interprets signals from the body and sorts them into four categories: Ready to Go, In Flow, Take It Easy, and Running Low. The idea is to help wearers act on their health data instead of just reading it. The ring tracks heart rate, HRV, blood oxygen (SpO2), skin temperature, sleep, and activity around the clock.

Vibration nudges replace charts and graphs

Instead of pushing users toward an app full of metrics, R1 delivers guidance directly through built-in vibrations on the ring itself. The company says its AI-powered personalization adapts over time to an individual's own patterns and habits, rather than measuring everyone against a single fixed standard.

Hong Kong – September 17, 2026 -- Momax has won the 2026 IFA Innovation Award for Best in Mobility for its 1-Power S.Pass2 Air, a magnetic wireless power bank measuring just 6.0 mm thick.

The power bank claims the title of world's thinnest stainless steel mirror-finish design

The device snaps onto magnetic-compatible phones or slides into a pocket or clutch, combining certified Qi2 high-speed wireless charging with a minimalist stainless steel finish. Momax launched the product alongside a new color line called the Dusky Cherry capsule collection, aimed at travelers and tech users.

This is Momax's second straight year taking top honors at IFA Berlin

The company has also picked up the iF Design Award 2026, the Golden Pin Design Award 2025, TechRadar Picks 2026 and CES Picks 2026, according to the announcement.

Berlin – September 17, 2026 -- Global e-bike brand ENGWE has named Dutch football legend Robin van Persie as its new brand ambassador, timed to launch ahead of European Car-Free Day on September 22.

The campaign links Van Persie's career to a promise of reliability

The partnership, called "GOOD AS G.O.A.T," plays on the phrase "good as gold" and the sporting term GOAT (Greatest of All Time). It ties Van Persie's playing career -- which included a Premier League title, two Golden Boots and his 2014 World Cup diving header for the Netherlands, across Feyenoord, Arsenal and Manchester United -- to the idea of being someone people can count on, both on and off the pitch.