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Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- Pet tech company SATELLAI unveiled a new generation of AI-powered pet devices at IFA 2026, including its first wearable for cats and a satellite-connected tracker for dogs.

The company introduced SATELLAI Sense AI, a system that analyzes pet data alongside owner-provided information and breed context to translate behavior patterns into natural-language insights. Rather than just showing activity metrics, the tool aims to help owners spot meaningful changes in their pet's habits.

New Sense AI features debut on the Cat Tag

The Sense AI update brings personalized pet portraits highlighting an animal's traits and preferences, a daily pet journal that turns activity data into a narrative of the pet's day, and a virtual pet nanny that flags unusual changes in habits or activity. SATELLAI stated the tool is designed to surface behavioral insights, not to provide a medical diagnosis.

Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- Neakasa's Riko smart wet-meal feeder has been named an IFA 2026 Innovation Award Honoree at IFA Berlin, recognized for automating fresh wet-meal preparation for cats.

Riko grinds and mixes food on demand instead of storing pre-made meals

Unlike standard automatic feeders that hold prepared wet food, Riko stores freeze-dried food in dry form and grinds and mixes it with water at each scheduled feeding time. Owners can adjust the water-to-food ratio from 1:1 to 5:1, set more than 20 meals per day, and choose portions between 1 and 15 grams.

Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- Exoskeleton maker Hypershell closed out IFA 2026 with the global debut of its Halo model, a 2.6kg wearable robot priced for pre-order at €2,299 for a limited 200-unit "Origin Edition," with deliveries starting in November.

Halo coordinates four powered joints for full-body support

Hypershell says Halo is the first consumer exoskeleton to link four powered hip and knee joints as a single system. The device produces 1,490W peak output, delivers up to 20km of battery range, and folds down to under 8 litres so it fits in a standard backpack.

The device collected 21 awards during the five-day show

Hypershell received close to 20 media awards from outlets including TechRadar, T3, Tom's Guide, GameStar.de and Netzwelt. The company was also named an Honoree in both the Best in Mobility and Best in Design categories of the 2026 IFA Innovation Awards.

Paris – September 12, 2026 -- French enduro champion Mathias Bellino is starting a new chapter in off-road riding after Segway Powersports gave him a Super Villain SX20T side-by-side vehicle.

Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- TCL collected more than 30 international awards at IFA 2026 in Berlin, including seven IFA Innovation Awards and five Global Product Technology Innovation Awards, recognizing new display, AI, and smart home products.

The X11L Mini LED TV wins top honors from Android Authority and Tom's Guide

The TCL X11L SQD-Mini LED TV took home the IFA Breakthrough 2026 award from Android Authority and the Best in Show award from Tom's Guide, both citing its SQD-Mini LED display technology. The TCL C8L SQD-Mini LED TV earned an IFA Innovation Award Honoree recognition for its screen technology and design, while the TCL X3 Series OLED+ gaming monitor received the same honor for its contrast levels, refresh rates, and design.

Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- TCL collected more than 30 awards at IFA 2026 in Berlin, including seven IFA Innovation Award Honoree titles and five Global Product Technology Innovation Awards, alongside recognitions from Android Authority, TechRadar, Tom's Guide and What Hi-Fi?.

The X11L SQD-Mini LED TV took top honors from two outlets

The TCL X11L SQD-Mini LED television won both Android Authority's IFA Breakthrough 2026 Award and Tom's Guide's Best in Show Award, recognized for its next-generation SQD-Mini LED display technology. The TCL C8L SQD-Mini LED TV separately earned an IFA Innovation Award Honoree for its display technology and design, while the TCL X3 Series OLED+ Gaming Monitor received the same honor for its contrast, refresh rates and design.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- MERACH has unveiled the UltraWalk W60 Plus, its new flagship walking pad, at IFA Berlin 2026, marking the treadmill's first launch in Europe. Shoppers can pre-order the device through September 20, 2026 at an early-bird price of €379.99, down from its €459.99 list price.

The company designed the W60 Plus for people who spend long hours at a desk and want to add movement without carving out separate workout time. It targets home offices and living rooms where space and noise are constraints.

A brushless motor targets 15,000 hours of use

The treadmill runs on a brushless motor rated for 3.5 HP peak output, built with an integrated Hall sensor for precise, consistent speed control even at slower walking paces. MERACH states the motor is engineered to last up to 15,000 operating hours.

New York – September 11, 2026 -- Suunto has launched the Run 2, a running watch weighing 35 grams that starts at $349, with pre-orders opening today and global availability the same day.

The watch adds a brighter screen and longer battery life than its predecessor

The Run 2 features a 1.32-inch AMOLED display reaching 2,000 nits, three times brighter than the original Suunto Run, designed to stay readable in direct sunlight. Battery capacity increases by 29 percent over the prior model, giving roughly 10 days of everyday use or up to 24 hours with dual-band GNSS tracking active. At 11.7mm thick, the watch body includes a stainless steel bezel, Gorilla Glass and 5 ATM water resistance.

Hamburg – September 11, 2026 -- Philips has unveiled the Lumea IPL 9900 Pro, a new at-home hair removal device priced at €799.99, now available on philips.de and through retailers.

Live audio feedback guides users through treatments

The device pairs with the Lumea IPL app, which tracks movement in real time during leg and arm treatments. It delivers live audio cues to help users maintain correct technique, while step-by-step visual guidance for legs ensures no area is missed.

Results can last up to five years with monthly upkeep

Philips reports hair reduction of more than 80% on legs after just two treatments. After an initial treatment phase, users need only one monthly touch-up session to maintain smooth skin for up to five years, according to the company.

Berlin – September 11, 2026 -- Zendure's SolarFlow 4000 Mix Pro home battery system took home the Gold Award in the Sustainable Home Energy Storage System category at the Global Product Technology Innovation Awards 2026, presented during IFA 2026 in Berlin. The company also won the Smart Energy Solutions Brand Award, recognizing its broader approach to home energy management.

The SolarFlow 4000 Mix Pro scales from 8 kWh to 150 kWh per setup

The device is a 4-kW bidirectional AC all-in-one plug-in storage system that uses AI to combine home-storage-level capacity and power in a plug-in format. A single unit scales from 8 kWh to 50 kWh, and pairing it with Zendure's PowerHub pushes total capacity up to 150 kWh. It accepts up to 13 kW of combined solar input, making it suited for larger households, heat pumps, and electric vehicle charging.