Germany

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.

Berlin – – September 08, 2026 -- TCL unveiled its new P80 smartphone lineup at IFA 2026, expanding its mobile ambitions with three models aimed at different price points and use cases.

The series includes the TCL P80 Ultra, TCL P80 Pro, and TCL P80, each targeting distinct priorities around mobile photography, display comfort, everyday performance, and slim design.

NXTPAPER AMOLED technology moves from MWC concept to retail devices

Following its debut at MWC 2026, TCL's NXTPAPER AMOLED display now appears in the P80 Ultra and P80 Pro. The technology combines AMOLED's vivid colors and deep contrast with glare and blue-light reduction features designed for more comfortable all-day viewing.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Dyson has revealed 13 new products that build artificial intelligence, machine learning and camera systems directly into everyday household devices, marking what Chief Engineer Jake Dyson called a shift from purely mechanical products to intelligent systems that "see, think and react."

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- TCL introduced its new P80 smartphone series at IFA 2026, expanding its mobile lineup with three models aimed at different consumer priorities: photography, display comfort, and everyday affordability.

The series includes the TCL P80 Ultra, TCL P80 Pro, and TCL P80. Building on the NXTPAPER-AMOLED display technology first shown at MWC 2026, TCL has brought this screen tech to the two higher-end models, combining AMOLED's color and contrast with NXTPAPER's glare and blue-light reduction features.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Zendure will showcase a new home energy platform called Agentic HEMS at IFA 2026, moving smart-home energy management beyond simple AI scheduling toward systems that can predict, plan and act on their own. The company will present the technology in Hall 2.2, Booth 124, from September 4 to 8.

Three layers work together to run the system automatically

Agentic HEMS is built on three components: ZenPulse, a proprietary large time-series model that forecasts solar generation, electricity prices, household loads and weather; ZENKI AI agents, which turn those forecasts into decisions covering savings, comfort, backup power and safety; and Zen+OS, an open platform that connects those decisions across connected devices in the home.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Hisense unveiled its "Companion Living" concept at IFA 2026, introducing an AI system called V AIOS that aims to coordinate kitchen, laundry and climate appliances automatically for users.

V AIOS builds on four core AI capabilities

V AIOS, the next evolution of Hisense's VIDAA OS, is structured around four functions: Sense, Think, Communicate and Execute. The system is designed to detect people, devices and surroundings, interpret context and intent, communicate across devices, and coordinate actions on the user's behalf.

The AI Companion Suite targets three daily routines

Built on top of V AIOS, the AI Companion Suite focuses on Cooking, Laundry, and Air & Energy. In the kitchen, the system is meant to link the refrigerator, oven and other appliances to recommend recipes based on available ingredients and individual food preferences, then guide the cooking process.