Germany

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- UGREEN launched its new MagFlow lineup at IFA 2026, headlined by what it calls the world's first 25W Qi2 magnetic power bank with active micro-pump liquid cooling.

The jump from 15W to Qi2's 25W standard boosts charging speed by nearly 70%, but also increases heat buildup, which can throttle performance, slow charging, and degrade battery health over time. UGREEN's new lineup pairs active liquid cooling with passive heat-dissipation structures to manage this.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Hisense has introduced its "Companion Living" concept at IFA 2026 in Berlin, built around a new AI platform called V AIOS and a companion suite of smart appliances designed to handle cooking, laundry, and home air and energy management.

V AIOS forms the brain behind the connected home

V AIOS, an evolution of the company's VIDAA operating system, is built on four AI capabilities: perceiving, reasoning, communicating, and acting. The system is designed to recognize people, devices, and surroundings, understand context and intent, and coordinate content and services across devices on a user's behalf.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Lexar has unveiled the Muse Ultra-Slim Portable SSD, calling it the world's thinnest portable SSD, at IFA 2026 in Berlin as the company marks its 30th anniversary. The drive will launch in 512GB and 1TB capacities starting Q4 2026, with pricing and regional availability varying by market.

The Muse tapers to just 1mm at its edge

The card-like drive measures approximately 3.8mm at its thickest point, narrowing to 1mm at the edge, thanks to a precision-machined unibody metal enclosure formed from a single piece of metal. Inside, a custom ultra-thin PCB and high-density NAND stacking maximize space without sacrificing performance.

The drive attaches magnetically via Lexar's proprietary PogoPin connection and a supplied SnapLink Magnetic Cable, using a spring-loaded-pin interface and N52-grade neodymium magnets. A magnetic carry sleeve lets users mount the SSD directly to the back of compatible MagSafe iPhone models.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Lexar marked its 30th anniversary at IFA 2026 by unveiling the Muse Ultra-Slim Portable SSD, a card-like external drive the company calls the world's thinnest portable SSD, alongside new AI-optimized storage hardware.

The Muse SSD tapers to just 1mm at its edge

The drive measures 3.8mm at its thickest point and narrows to 1mm toward the rim, housed in a single-piece metal unibody with no visible seams. A magnetic sleeve using N52 neodymium magnets attaches the SSD to the back of compatible MagSafe iPhones, while a bundled SnapLink magnetic cable connects it to USB-C devices via Lexar's proprietary PogoPin data connector.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- OlloBot has brought its companion robot OlloNi SS1 to Europe for the first time, showcasing the device at IFA Berlin 2026 from September 4 to 8. The robot is on display at booth H1.2-174 under the theme "Touch. Feel. Connect."

While much of the robotics industry focuses on service bots, home assistants, and task-efficient humanoids, OlloBot is betting on emotional bonding instead. "The essential question is not just what robots can do, but what relationships they can build," said Lyn Fang, founder of OlloBot.

OlloBot positions its robot as a new 'Cyber Pet' category

The company describes Cyber Pet as a category sitting between emotional AI and physical AI, combining smart software with an embodied presence. OlloNi is designed to act as an AI partner that interacts with the physical world, adapts to changing preferences, and builds relationships through ongoing presence and shared experiences.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- TCL Industries and TCL Technology are showcasing a connected home-energy ecosystem at IFA 2026, running from September 4 to 8 at Messe Berlin's Hall 21A.

The exhibit links solar panels, batteries and appliances under one platform

Under the theme "Inspiration Habitat," the display combines new SunPower Origin back-contact panels, TCL T5 Pro TOPCon shingled panels, C2 back-contact panels, residential battery storage and heat pumps. An intelligent Home Energy Management System ties generation, storage, heating and household demand into a single interface, giving homeowners visibility over energy use.

Hamburg – September 08, 2026 -- NDR has launched the 16th edition of its annual charity campaign "Hand in Hand für Norddeutschland," this year devoted entirely to mental health among children and teenagers under the motto "MENTAL. STARK. FÜRS LEBEN."

The broadcaster is partnering with the six northern German state associations of the German Red Cross, chaired by the Hamburg chapter, alongside the nationwide Aktionsbündnis Seelische Gesundheit (ABSG). The ABSG alone coordinates more than 100 network partners across northern Germany focused on psychological wellbeing.

One in five children in Germany lives with a psychiatric disorder

Citing figures from Germany's Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, NDR notes that roughly a fifth of all children and adolescents in the country are affected by a mental health condition. Anxiety disorders, ADHD, depression, and learning, eating or addiction disorders rank among the most common diagnoses.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Ascentiz is showing off its H and K exoskeleton modules at IFA 2026, calling it the world's first modular exoskeleton platform for consumers.

A shared belt lets users swap hip and knee support modules in seconds

The system centers on a wearable Exo-Belt that houses the battery, controller and algorithms. Using a MOLLE quick-release structure, wearers can attach the H module, the K module, or both at once, and swap between them by hand within seconds. Ascentiz-H supports hip movement for walking, climbing, running and faster movements, while Ascentiz-K offers Adaptive Knee Augmentation, providing dynamic knee support, active stabilization and load management on flat ground, stairs, and during ascents and descents. Both modules use what Ascentiz calls Adaptive Motion Intelligence to detect changing movement conditions and adjust support in real time within a user-selected mode.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Roborock used IFA 2026 to unveil its first robotic pool cleaner and a lineup of vacuums, mowers and wet-dry cleaners, expanding its smart-cleaning ecosystem from living rooms to backyards. The company, which says it was the world's top-selling robot vacuum brand in the first half of 2026, presented the new devices under its "Rocking Life with You" campaign.

The RockAqua P1 brings robotic cleaning underwater for the first time

The RockAqua P1 marks Roborock's entry into pool maintenance, cleaning pool floors, walls, water lines and shallow platforms up to 15 cm deep. It runs on 6,800 GPH suction power, a 4-liter debris bin with 180+70 μm dual filtration, and up to 3.5 hours of runtime with a 3.5-hour fast charge. A single-lens camera handles obstacle avoidance and dirt detection, while an automatic water-line parking feature simplifies removal for maintenance.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Hisense showcased its new AI-driven "Companion Life" vision at IFA 2026 in Berlin, introducing a system called V AIOS designed to embed artificial intelligence into daily household routines.

V AIOS forms the backbone of Hisense's new smart-home operating system

V AIOS is the next evolution of Hisense's VIDAA operating system, built around four core AI functions: sensing, thinking, communicating and acting. The company says these capabilities allow the system to perceive people, devices and surroundings, understand context and intent, communicate naturally between humans and machines, and coordinate content and services on the user's behalf.