Germany

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Former FC Barcelona captain Carles Puyol appeared at Midea's booth at IFA 2026 in Berlin, marking a public milestone in the five-year partnership between Midea and FC Barcelona.

Puyol joined Lewis Fu, president of Midea International, to present a personalized FC Barcelona jersey before touring the area dedicated to the Midea SMART MASTER and FC Barcelona collaboration.

Puyol recalls handing the captain's armband to Éric Abidal in 2011

During the appearance, Puyol recounted passing the captain's armband to Éric Abidal and inviting him to lift the UEFA Champions League trophy in 2011. He described leadership as valuing teammates, leading by example, and maintaining high standards until the final whistle.

Hong Kong – September 09, 2026 -- LiberNovo is showcasing its lineup of dynamic ergonomic chairs at IFA 2026 in Berlin, running September 4 through 8 at Messe Berlin, Hall 7, Stand 7.2a-105.

The centerpiece of the display is the new Maxis series, built specifically for taller, wider and heavier users rather than simply scaled up from a standard chair frame. The Omni Pro and Omni SE models round out the booth lineup.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Home improvement brand VEVOR is letting IFA Berlin 2026 visitors handle 20 products in person at Hall 11.1, Stand 111, before the show closes on September 8.

Visitors watch heat presses and ultrasonic cleaners work in real time

At the heat press station, guests watch product-inspired graphics transfer onto tote bags. Nearby, an Ultrasonic Cleaner demonstration cleans a pair of glasses in three minutes.

A new Chamber Vacuum Sealer debuts globally ahead of its December launch

The unit offers Seal-Only, Jar Vacuum and Marinate modes for food preservation, marking its first public preview anywhere before a European rollout in December.

Garching – September 09, 2026 -- Appliance maker Gorenje has announced a new partnership with handball player Mathias Gidsel, unveiled at IFA 2026. The deal ties the European home appliance brand to one of the sport's top current athletes.

Gidsel brings a trophy case built on Olympic and World titles

Gidsel is a three-time IHF World Handball Player of the Year, an Olympic champion, and a multiple World Championship winner. Gorenje frames the partnership around a shared belief that peak performance and personal success start at home, rather than focusing solely on his on-court achievements.

Gorenje's management links the deal to its brand mission

Janko Stern, a member of the Hisense Europe Management Board, said Gidsel represents discipline and authenticity, and that Gorenje aims to ease daily routines so people have the freedom to focus on what matters most.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Hisense unveiled a new lineup of TVs, projectors and audio gear at IFA 2026, winning multiple IFA Innovation Awards while pushing eye comfort as a standard feature rather than a premium extra.

The Soundbar UX1 takes home top honors at IFA

Hisense's Soundbar UX1 was named an outright winner at the IFA Innovation Awards, delivering 11.2.6-channel sound with Dolby Atmos, DTS and Hi-Concerto integration that syncs with separate Hisense TVs for a unified audiovisual setup. The 116UXS MiniLED TV, UR8 TV, REGZA RGB Mini LED ZX Series and XR10 laser projector were all named honorees in their categories.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- TCL used IFA 2026 in Berlin to showcase a lineup of AI-driven televisions, smartphones, appliances and smart-home devices, running through September 8 at Messe Berlin's Hall 21A.

The X11L TV pushes mini LED brightness to 10,000 nits

TCL's flagship SQD-Mini LED television, the X11L, features up to 20,736 dimming zones, a WHVA 2.0 Ultra panel, and coverage of 100% of the BT.2020 color gamut, paired with Bang & Olufsen-tuned sound. The company also displayed the X3A OLED+ gaming monitor with dual high-refresh-rate modes and the Q95K Soundbar, which uses an 11.1.4-channel speaker array. TCL confirmed its Gemini integration for Google TV is now live in several markets, including the UK, France, Italy and Spain.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Hisense used IFA 2026 to unveil a lineup of TVs, projectors and audio gear built around brighter colors and reduced eye strain, headlined by the European debut of its 116UXS Mini-LED television.

The Hisense Soundbar UX1 wins an IFA Innovation Award

The UX1 took top honors at the IFA Innovation Awards, while the 116UXS Mini-LED TV, the UR8 TV, the REGZA RGB-Mini-LED ZX-series TVs and the XR1 laser projector were named honorees.

The 116UXS reaches 110% of the BT.2020 color space

Built on Chromagic 2.0 technology, the 116UXS adds a dedicated cyan light source to its red, green and blue backlight, pushing color coverage to 110% of BT.2020. The set has earned both "Pantone Validated RGB MiniLED" and "Pantone Color" certification. It pairs peak brightness of 10,000 nits with the Hi-View AI Engine RGB and an Obsidian panel for what Hisense describes as improved color accuracy, contrast and depth.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- TECNO picked up two Global Product Technology Innovation Awards at IFA 2026, recognizing its ultra-thin modular smartphone and a compact Lamborghini-branded gaming PC.

The modular phone measures just 4.9mm thick

The TECNO Modular Phone won the Ultra-Slim Magnetic Modular Technology Innovation Gold Award. TECNO calls it the world's slimmest modular smartphone at 4.9mm, built on proprietary Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology that pairs a precision magnetic array with pogo-pin connectors. The device supports ten interchangeable high-performance modules that snap on and draw power directly, while the host itself carries a 3000-4000mAh battery. Its portless unibody design carries an IP rating for dust and water resistance, and mass production is set to begin soon.

Unterföhring – September 09, 2026 -- German late-night show "TV total" airs its 200th episode on ProSieben and streaming service Joyn on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 8:15 p.m.

Pufpaff has hosted the show through major political and cultural moments

Host Sebastian Pufpaff has anchored the program, mixing comedy sketches with celebrity interviews and stunts. In episode 5, broadcast on December 8, 2021, he impersonated soccer coach Marco Rose using the hashtag #echteLiebe. In episode 134, aired on February 18, 2025, he interviewed the German chancellor in the midst of an election campaign.

The show has also taken its format on the road, appearing at Munich's Oktoberfest, various festivals, and the ZDF Fernsehgarten. Pufpaff has attempted wrestling, tower diving, and wok racing as part of the show's recurring stunt segments.

Mainz – September 09, 2026 -- German broadcaster ZDFinfo has confirmed five schedule changes for its documentary lineup during week 41, affecting viewers tuning in between October 3 and October 8.

Saturday's deep-sea special is replaced by a forest documentary

On Saturday, October 3, the 3:45 a.m. slot originally reserved for "Terra X: Extreme der Tiefsee - Eisige Abgründe" will instead air "Terra X Harald Lesch: Der Wald - Wunderwelt im Wandel," a 2026 German production. Programming resumes as scheduled from 4:15 a.m.

Sunday morning history slot shifts to World War II diplomacy

On Sunday, October 4, at 10:30 a.m., "Pakt der Diktatoren: Wie Hitler und Stalin den Weg in den Krieg planten" (2020) replaces the previously listed "Terra X History: Reporter in Hitlers Krieg. Von d. Diktatur in die Demokratie." Regular programming continues from 11:15 a.m.