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Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Hisense is showcasing its AI Companion Suite at IFA 2026 in Berlin, demonstrating how connected appliances can handle everyday tasks from meal planning to laundry sorting with minimal user input.

The kitchen responds to a single question about what to cook

Asking "What should I make?" triggers the AI Companion Refrigerator to scan stored ingredients and suggest recipes based on personal preferences. Selecting a dish syncs the AI Companion Oven for automatic cooking, while the AI Companion Wine Cabinet recommends pairings and adjusts storage conditions. The AI Companion Dishwasher then reads dish conditions afterward and adjusts its cleaning cycle accordingly.

Laundry becomes a load-and-go process

The AI Companion Laundry Suite identifies clothing characteristics to automatically select wash and dry cycles, removing manual setting adjustments from the routine.

Berlin – – September 09, 2026 -- PrimeBOT picked up two official honors at IFA 2026 in Berlin, with its T1 robot winning the IFA Innovation Award for Content Creation Technology and its Q1 model named an IFA NEXT Honoree.

T1 and Q1 target different roles inside the home

T1 is built around a transformable design meant for cross-scenario mobility and creative tasks, while Q1 focuses on personalized interaction, programmability, movement, and long-term companionship. Both robots were on display at PrimeBOT's booth (H25-150) at Messe Berlin, alongside demos at ShowStoppers.

Visitors tested balance responses and touch reactions on the show floor

Attendees walked alongside Q1 and tested its balancing responses, describing the interaction as similar to engaging with a child. T1 drew attention for its transformation sequence and its reactions to touch and head pats, which organizers said made the experience feel personal.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- CHiQ, a global smart-home brand, received the AI Home Ecosystem Brand Award at IFA 2026 in Berlin, recognizing its work on AI-powered smart-home technology.

IDG and IFA jointly present the award for practical AI innovation

The prize is jointly given by IDG and IFA and highlights advances in AI technology that carry practical applications for the consumer electronics and home appliance industry.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Hisense used IFA 2026 to showcase new display, laser and audio technology under the theme "Innovating a Brighter Life," pairing brighter picture quality with eye-comfort certifications across its lineup.

The company picked up multiple honors at the IFA Innovation Awards: the Hisense UX1 soundbar won its category, while the 116UXS MiniLED TV, the UR8 TV, the REGZA RGB Mini LED ZX series and the XR10 laser projector were named Honorees.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Hisense used IFA 2026 to show off a new lineup of TVs, laser projectors and audio gear built around brighter colors and less eye strain, with its UX1 soundbar taking top honors at the IFA Innovation Awards.

The 116UXS TV debuts in Europe with a four-color backlight

The flagship 116UXS, making its European debut, adds a dedicated cyan light source to red, green and blue backlighting, reaching up to 110% of the BT.2020 color gamut. It carries Pantone Validated RGB MiniLED and Pantone Color certifications, and pairs a 10,000-nit peak brightness with Hi-View AI RGB processing and an Obsidian panel for what Hisense describes as more accurate color and contrast.

Berlin – September 4, 2026 -- Midea introduced SMART MASTER, an AI-powered home ecosystem, at IFA 2026 in Berlin, alongside a live demo of its Midea Robot performing kitchen and household tasks.

The AI Agent responds in under half a second across 140 languages

SMART MASTER's core feature, the AI Agent, offers an 8-metre voice-recognition range and a 0.4-second response time. Voice access is built into Midea appliances, with additional entry points through in-car systems and other connected devices.

Four specialized agents manage daily routines at home

Comfort Agent adjusts air conditioning, humidity and laundry settings when someone arrives home. Health Agent suggests meals based on refrigerator contents and coordinates kitchen appliances at dinnertime. Efficiency Agent tracks household energy use, while Service Agent diagnoses appliance issues and offers real-time video support for maintenance.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Midea unveiled a new AI voice-controlled air conditioner and a broader AI-powered home ecosystem at IFA 2026 in Berlin, alongside a newly announced five-year partnership with FC Barcelona.

Midea's AI Agent lets appliances respond to natural spoken commands

The centerpiece of Midea's booth was SMART MASTER, a showcase for the company's AI Agent, which allows more natural interaction with household appliances. A companion Midea Robot extends AI into physical tasks including cooking, cleaning, laundry and whole-home control. Cliff Liang, General Manager of Enterprise Commercial for the China Region at Microsoft, appeared at the event to discuss the next phase of AI alongside Midea.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Germany's women's basketball team opened the home FIBA Women's World Cup 2026 with a 53-83 defeat to Spain in Berlin, despite a packed and enthusiastic home crowd. The game aired live on MagentaSport and MagentaTV, which will broadcast 23 matches of the tournament overall.

Spain dominates the opening quarter with a 19-6 scoring run

Spain pulled away early, hitting nearly every shot attempted in the first quarter and building a commanding lead that Germany could never fully close. Germany's best offensive stretch came in the third quarter, when the team scored 15 points, but otherwise struggled against Spain's defense throughout the match.

Berlin -- September 4, 2026 -- CHiQ used its IFA Berlin showcase to unveil a new lineup of AI-driven home appliances, including televisions, refrigerators, air conditioners and washer-dryers, shifting its pitch from raw specs to how the tech fits into daily routines.

AI now tracks workouts, air flow and food freshness

CHiQ's RGB MiniLED TV line includes an AI sports platform that turns the screen into an interactive hub for home workouts and shared activities. Its air conditioners use AI-powered human presence radar to detect where users are and adjust airflow accordingly. The refrigerator and washing systems rely on smart sensors to help users monitor food freshness and laundry cleanliness more proactively.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Chinese electronics maker CHiQ unveiled a new lineup of AI-driven home appliances at IFA Berlin on September 4, spanning TVs, refrigerators, air conditioners, and washer-dryers.

The new TVs turn screen time into shared workouts

CHiQ's RGB MiniLED AI TV line comes with an integrated AI Sports Platform, designed to convert the television into a hub for home fitness and group activity rather than passive viewing.

Air conditioners now track where people actually are in a room

The company's air conditioners use what it calls AI Human Presence Radar, a system that detects occupants' locations and habits to adjust airflow in real time. CHiQ's refrigerators and clothing-care systems apply similar AI monitoring to track freshness and cleanliness.