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Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Germany's women's basketball team defeated Japan 74:58 in a sold-out Max-Schmeling-Halle, securing its first win of the World Cup after an opening loss to Spain. The victory sets up a decisive final group match against Mali on Monday at 5:20 p.m., broadcast live on MagentaSport.

Forward Nyara Sabally, who grew up in Berlin and trained in the same arena, scored 18 points. "It was really cool, the arena is loud," she said, adding that the team was "logged in" from the start of the game.

Frieda Bühner scores 19 points to earn MVP honors

Bühner led all German scorers with 19 points and was named player of the match. She said the team shook off frustration from the Spain loss overnight and "woke up this morning with a clear head," crediting improved ball movement and interior play for opening up scoring chances.

Hong Kong – September 09, 2026 -- LiberNovo is showcasing its new Maxis Series ergonomic chair, built specifically for taller, broader and heavier users, at IFA 2026 in Berlin, running September 4 to 8 at Messe Berlin's Hall 7, Stand 7.2a-105.

The Maxis Series was engineered rather than simply scaled up from a standard chair frame. It features a 52 cm (20.5-inch) seat depth, a wider cushion, a reinforced frame, an aluminum-alloy base and four-direction armrests, giving larger users more room and stability during long work, gaming or creative sessions.

Three Maxis versions offer a five-stage recline from 105 to 160 degrees

Maxis Manual uses a knob to adjust lumbar depth. Maxis Electric adds motorized lumbar support along with OmniStretch, a guided back-stretching feature. Maxis Airflow builds in active seat ventilation for use in warmer environments.

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 -- DUVA, a brand created by Fitnexa, unveiled DUVA ONE at IFA Berlin 2026, a sleep earbud system that adjusts audio and noise cancellation while a person is still asleep rather than just reporting data the next morning.

The earbuds respond to snoring partners and street noise mid-sleep

DUVA ONE pairs low-profile earbuds with a charging case that senses noise, light, temperature, and humidity in the bedroom. If a partner starts snoring or traffic gets louder, the system can boost active noise cancellation (ANC) or layer in sound masking automatically. A user might fall asleep to a podcast over Bluetooth, then have the system switch to locally stored sleep audio once they doze off, conserving battery in the process.

BERLIN – September 09, 2026 -- TCL has introduced the TAB A1 series at IFA 2026, a four-model tablet lineup built around two screen sizes and two distinct display technologies.

The range includes the TCL TAB A1, TCL TAB A1 NXTPAPER, TCL TAB A1 Plus, and TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER. TCL structured the portfolio around screen size and display quality, letting shoppers pick a tablet suited to streaming, reading, studying, or work.

Two screen sizes target different daily routines

The 11-inch TAB A1 models measure 6.2mm thick, run at 2.1K resolution, and support refresh rates 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 refresh rates up to 120Hz, giving more room for split-screen documents, web pages, 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 -- Midea has unveiled VitaBreeze, a new air conditioning system that lets users direct airflow to specific spots in a room via smartphone, with a European launch set for early 2027. The product made its global debut at IFA 2026 in Berlin.

Smartphone control maps out airflow room by room

The system's AirGrid Intelligence feature scans a room's layout and gives users visual control over where cool or warm air goes, whether that's toward a yoga mat or away from a sofa spot prone to drafts. An extra-wide distribution angle aims to cover every corner of a room, and built-in person detection lets the unit follow occupants or steer clear of them, depending on preference.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Robotics brand MOVA is showcasing three new concept technologies -- TactiPercept, Knot 80 and AstraX -- at IFA Berlin, previewing capabilities that go beyond current robot vacuums and mowers.

Founded only in 2024, MOVA built its product line without inheriting older hardware platforms, a factor the company says allowed it to design AI, sensors and robotics together from the start rather than retrofitting AI onto existing devices.

MOVA has already launched LiDAR-based robotic mowers within two years of founding

The company attributes its rapid product rollout to skipping legacy architecture constraints faced by established manufacturers. According to Lucy Wang, Product Manager on MOVA's Product Development Team, this let engineers evaluate each use case from scratch and select appropriate sensor and robotics technology before building long-term product platforms.

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.

Leipzig – September 09, 2026 -- The 32nd Goldene Henne awards show turned the Leipzig trade fair grounds into a glittering stage last night, drawing up to 3.4 million viewers on Das Erste and an 18 percent market share.

International stars headline the musical lineup

Take That, Helene Fischer, Johannes Oerding, Unheilig, Michael Schulte and Peter Maffay performed alongside Florian Künstler and the MDR Kinderchor. Fischer debuted her new single live for the first time, while Take That teamed up with Michael Patrick Kelly for what organizers called a German premiere.