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Munich – September 09, 2026 -- Drivers across Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy should brace for heavy congestion this weekend as the return wave from summer holidays collides with ongoing vacation traffic, the ADAC warns.

With school holidays ending in Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and the last Austrian regions, return traffic from the south toward the north is expected to peak. At the same time, outbound traffic toward the Alps, lakes, coasts and low mountain ranges remains elevated.

Friday evening and Saturday carry the highest risk of gridlock

The ADAC identifies the worst congestion windows as Friday afternoon and evening, Saturday morning, and the return rush from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.

Hoofddorp – – September 09, 2026 -- EZVIZ is showcasing a new lineup of battery-powered security cameras with dual and triple-lens designs at IFA 2026, held in Hall 1.2 in Berlin, aiming to close viewing gaps and reduce maintenance for European households.

Dual-lens 3K cameras target flexible indoor and outdoor use

The new CB30 Dual and CB60 Dual models form EZVIZ's 3K dual-lens battery camera series. The CB30 Dual offers a 180-degree field of view with no blind spots and a magnetic, weather-resistant mount that requires no drilling. The higher-end CB60 Dual adds panoramic coverage, up to 8x zoom, and both Wi-Fi and 4G connectivity.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Potensic returned to IFA Berlin for a third straight year, showcasing its new ATOM 3 camera drone under the theme "SEE BEYOND" at Messe Berlin.

The drone weighs under 249 grams to skip heavy EU drone rules

At under 249 grams, ATOM 3 falls into Europe's EASA C0 category, letting users fly with minimal regulatory requirements. Potensic designed it for travel, hiking, cycling and everyday creative shooting.

A 1/1.3-inch sensor and dual-focal lens capture landscapes and close-ups alike

The drone's 48mm dual-focal camera records 4K/60fps HDR video across varied lighting conditions. The European version offers up to 40 minutes of flight time, 16 km of video transmission range, and AI Follow 2.0 for tracking subjects.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Midea showcased its new SpaceMaster built-in oven at IFA 2026 in Berlin, featuring a graphene-based heating system and cooking temperatures reaching 350°C.

Graphene tubes cut heating reaction time to 0.2 seconds

The oven's core feature, called Graphene Turbo Hot Air technology, uses graphene heating tubes designed to deliver heat rapidly. Midea states the heating system achieves a thermal reaction time of up to 0.2 seconds, though this figure refers to the heating element's own response speed rather than the time needed for the oven cavity to reach 350°C.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Segway has won two Gold Awards at IFA 2026 in Berlin for its upcoming flagship eKickScooters, the ZT3 MAX and the MAX G3 Pro, both set to launch in Europe in October 2026.

The Segway eKickScooter ZT3 MAX received the All-Terrain Electric Scooter Technology Gold Award, while the Segway eKickScooter Ninebot MAX G3 Pro won the Long-Range Riding Technology Gold Award. The Global Product Technology Innovation Awards are presented annually at IFA, one of the world's largest consumer electronics shows, and were founded in 2014 by International Data Group (IDG) and the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), with ongoing support from IFA.

Berlin – – September 09, 2026 -- DeerRun is using IFA Berlin 2026 to show how home treadmills can double as social workout arenas, letting users race friends worldwide through its PitPat platform. The exhibit runs through September 8 at Messe Berlin, Hall 12, Booth 141.

Connected equipment turns exercise into a shared race

Compatible DeerRun machines link to PitPat, a platform that overlays virtual routes, leaderboards and challenges onto real-world movement. At the booth, a 30-minute team relay pits "Team World" against "Team Berlin," with each side's combined distance tracked live on screen.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- OSCAL is showcasing a new lineup of home energy storage systems, rugged smartphones, and connected devices at IFA Berlin 2026, running September 4-8 at Messegelände Berlin, stand H3.2-171.

The Power Storage 3000 brings balcony solar storage with AI-driven tariff management

The balcony energy system delivers 2,500W output with capacity expandable from 3 kWh to 15.3 kWh. It includes a 4,000W MPPT solar input, AI-based energy management tuned to peak and off-peak electricity rates, micro-inverter compatibility, and both on-grid and off-grid operation.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- OSCAL is showcasing a new lineup of home energy storage systems, rugged smartphones and smart devices at IFA Berlin 2026, running through September 8 at Messegelände Berlin.

A balcony battery promises up to 15.3 kWh of expandable storage

The Power Storage 3000 balcony system delivers 2,500 W output with capacity scalable from 3 kWh to 15.3 kWh. It includes a 4,000 W MPPT solar input, AI-driven time-of-use energy management, compatibility with micro-inverters, and support for both grid-tied and off-grid operation.

Portable power stations scale up to 57.6 kWh

OSCAL is also displaying a high-capacity model rated at 6,000 W output with up to 57.6 kWh of storage. The PowerMax 2400 Pro offers 2,400 W output and up to 22.1 kWh capacity, with wireless stackability and both grid and off-grid modes. The PowerMax 3600 SE and 2400 SE round out the lineup for backup power at home, outdoor trips and mobile use.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Grundig showcased a new product lineup at IFA 2026, covering TVs, refrigerators, washer-dryers and air conditioners, marking a fresh stage in its partnership between parent company Beko and Chinese manufacturer Changhong.

The event followed Changhong receiving a license to use the Grundig brand in select product categories and markets, combining Changhong's research, manufacturing and supply-chain capabilities with Grundig's European heritage.

The AURORA 100 TV packs 9,720 dimming zones into a 39mm-thick frame

The flagship AURORA 100 television uses RGB Micro-Focusing LED chips and OD8 backlight control technology alongside an AI-driven Aurora Light Wings system, aiming for immersive picture and sound in a slim design.

BERLIN – September 09, 2026 -- TECNO picked up two Gold awards at the IFA 2026 Global Product Technology Innovation Awards in Berlin, honoring a modular smartphone and a Lamborghini-branded gaming mini-PC.

A 4.9mm phone splits into swappable modules

The TECNO Modular Phone won the Ultra-Slim Magnetic Modular Technology Innovation Gold Award. At 4.9mm thick, the device uses TECNO's proprietary Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology, combining a precision magnetic array with pogo-pin connectors so users can attach different modules depending on their needs. The main phone body keeps a 3000–4000mAh battery, while attached modules draw power directly rather than sharing the host battery.