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Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Edifier is marking its 30th anniversary at IFA 2026 with a full lineup of new headphones, speakers and studio monitors under the banner "Complete Audio Solutions for Every Listening Scenario."

The Beijing-founded company, established in 1996, is showcasing products across five zones at its stand: personal audio, home entertainment, professional studio monitoring, premium Hi-Fi and gaming.

The XR6 studio monitor targets home and professional creators

The XR6 is a professional active studio monitor with an integrated room acoustic calibration system, combining onboard DSP with dedicated PC software. It uses a full aluminum enclosure and a three-way acoustic design aimed at reducing distortion and cabinet resonance for accurate sound reproduction.

Düsseldorf – September 08, 2026 -- HONOR has expanded its tablet lineup with three new models: the HONOR Pad 20, HONOR Pad 20 Pro, and HONOR Pad X9 Max, targeting everyone from students to power users.

The Pad 20 packs a 12.1-inch 3K display with eye-comfort tech

The HONOR Pad 20 features a 12.1-inch, 3K display at 292 ppi with up to 120 Hz refresh rate and 700 nits peak brightness, running MagicOS 10 in a 6.29 mm all-metal body starting at 525 grams. The device includes AI Defocus Eye Comfort, which the company says improved transient myopia by an average of 13 degrees across more than 2,000 tested scenarios, alongside a circadian night display, hardware-level blue light filtering, and motion-sickness relief rated 89 percent effective for on-the-go use.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- DJI has launched the Osmo 360 II, a flagship 360° camera capable of shooting 8K video at 60fps with a new sensor built specifically for low-light performance.

A new sensor design boosts dynamic range to 14.5 stops

The camera uses what DJI calls the industry's first advanced 1-inch square HDR image sensor, which increases sensor utilization by 25% while keeping power consumption down. Combined with an updated AI SuperNight 2.0 low-light algorithm, the sensor is designed to produce clean, bright footage even at night. Large 2.4 μm pixels and a high-performance chip help keep fast-moving 8K/60fps footage free of motion blur.

Munich – September 08, 2026 -- A new 50-minute episode of the German children's program "Checker EXTRA" explores how artificial intelligence is changing everyday life, airing Tuesday, September 15, at 8:05 p.m. on KiKA. The show, titled "Wie KI unser Leben verändert" (How AI Is Changing Our Life), will also stream on kika.de, the KiKA app, and the ARD Mediathek, where it remains available for five years.

The episode is part of KiKA's broader thematic push called "Check die KI" (Check the AI), aimed at helping young viewers understand a technology already embedded in homework help, image generation, and chatbot friendships.

Munich – September 08, 2026 -- The historical epic THE UPRISING - FOR FREEDOM had its German premiere at Munich's Arri Kino to a sold-out crowd, ahead of its nationwide theatrical release on September 10, 2026.

The cast brings a 14th-century rebellion to the screen

The film stars Andrew Garfield, Jamie Bell, Tom Hollander, Cosmo Jarvis and Thomasin McKenzie, with Oscar-nominated director Paul Greengrass behind the camera and an original score by Oscar winner Volker Bertelmann. Jonny Lee Miller also appears in a supporting role.

The premiere was hosted by history influencer MissHistory, with LEONINE's Bernhard zu Castell and producers Philipp Kreuzer and Christoph Degenhart of Supernix presenting the film. Greengrass and Garfield sent video messages thanking attendees, which the audience received enthusiastically.

Berlin – September 07, 2026 -- AWOL Vision has introduced the LuxVision, a new ultra-short-throw projector it calls the world's first to combine 4K resolution at 120Hz with optical lens shift, at IFA 2026. The launch marks the debut of the company's revamped global brand identity, unveiled in June 2026, which merges its Aetherion ultra-short-throw line and Valerion long-throw line under the single AWOL Vision name.

The projector processes nearly a billion pixels per second

The LuxVision runs 4K video at 120 frames per second, a combination the company says keeps fast-motion scenes sharp and detailed. Gamers get a 1ms input delay, ALLM, VRR and Dolby Vision Gaming support. Connectivity includes three HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort, and 4-channel HDMI multiview for running multiple sources at once.

Berlin – September 07, 2026 -- Laifen, the personal care brand Euromonitor International ranks as the world's No.1 high-speed hair dryer maker, is showing its largest-ever product lineup at IFA 2026, expanding from hair tools into curling irons, vanity mirrors and electric toothbrushes.

The company's booth at Hall 9, Booth 125 features the AutoCurl Curling Iron, the Glowy Vanity Mirror and the Wave Lite Electric Toothbrush, marking a shift beyond its hair-care roots into a broader personal care technology ecosystem.

The AutoCurl Iron Automates Salon-Style Curls

The AutoCurl Curling Iron uses a Direct Time-of-Flight sensor and adaptive servo technology to automatically detect, curl and release hair, aiming to make salon-style styling consistent regardless of user skill level. It is now available on Laifen's official website and Amazon.

Berlin – September 07, 2026 -- Ascentiz is showing off what it calls the world's first modular exoskeleton platform at IFA 2026, letting users swap hip and knee assistance modules on the same wearable frame.

The company's H and K modules attach to a shared base called the Exo-Belt, which houses the battery, controller, and control algorithms. Users can click in the H module, the K module, or both at once, switching between them manually in seconds using a MOLLE quick-release system.

Munich – September 07, 2026 -- Huawei used its "Chase the Wild" launch event at SHOWPALAST Munich to unveil a wave of new devices spanning smartwatches, tablets, smartphones and earbuds, aiming to embed intelligent tech more deeply into daily life and outdoor pursuits.

The HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 Series adds ski mapping for 3,000 resorts

The GT 7 Series comes in a 46mm and 41mm GT 7 with eight color options, plus a GT 7 Pro with a nano-tech ceramic bezel and titanium alloy frame in three colorways. Both use a new EasyCross strap. New features include wrist-based turn and G-Force detection, an indoor snow sports mode, outdoor ski mapping across more than 3,000 resorts, and cycling tools like climb route planning, slope alerts and sharp-turn warnings. Huawei also added Physical Readiness scoring to its Health Insights health-tracking tool.

Munich – September 07, 2026 -- Huawei unveiled a new lineup of flagship devices spanning smartwatches, tablets, smartphones and earbuds at its "Chase the Wild" launch event held September 2 at SHOWPALAST Munich.

The HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 Series adds turn detection and ski mapping for over 3,000 resorts

The GT 7 comes in 46mm and 41mm sizes with eight color options, while the GT 7 Pro offers three colorways with a nano-tech ceramic bezel and titanium alloy frame. Both models include a new EasyCross strap. The series introduces wrist-based turn detection and G-Force detection, an indoor snow sports mode, and cycling tools like climb route planning and sharp-turn warnings. A new Health Insights feature adds Physical Readiness scoring for clearer wellness feedback.