Smart Home & IoT

Los Angeles – September 09, 2026 -- Huion has officially launched the Kamvas Pad 12, a new Android drawing tablet that arrives one year after the debut of its Kamvas Slate lineup.

The tablet ships with a magnetic, battery-free stylus

The Kamvas Pad 12 pairs with the PW600C EMR stylus, built on Huion's PenTech 4.0 technology. The pen requires no battery and attaches magnetically to the tablet for easy storage and portability.

A 12.2-inch screen delivers 2K resolution at 90Hz

The display runs at 2,400 x 1,600 resolution with a 90Hz refresh rate, aimed at sharp detail and smooth stroke rendering. Its 3:2 aspect ratio suits document reading, and a split-screen function lets users draw from reference images or take notes while reading.

BERLIN – September 09, 2026 -- TECNO picked up two Gold awards at the IFA 2026 Global Product Technology Innovation Awards in Berlin, honoring a modular smartphone and a Lamborghini-branded gaming mini-PC.

A 4.9mm phone splits into swappable modules

The TECNO Modular Phone won the Ultra-Slim Magnetic Modular Technology Innovation Gold Award. At 4.9mm thick, the device uses TECNO's proprietary Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology, combining a precision magnetic array with pogo-pin connectors so users can attach different modules depending on their needs. The main phone body keeps a 3000–4000mAh battery, while attached modules draw power directly rather than sharing the host battery.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- DUVA, a brand created by Fitnexa, unveiled DUVA ONE at IFA Berlin 2026, a sleep earbud system that adjusts audio and noise cancellation while a person is still asleep rather than just reporting data the next morning.

The earbuds respond to snoring partners and street noise mid-sleep

DUVA ONE pairs low-profile earbuds with a charging case that senses noise, light, temperature, and humidity in the bedroom. If a partner starts snoring or traffic gets louder, the system can boost active noise cancellation (ANC) or layer in sound masking automatically. A user might fall asleep to a podcast over Bluetooth, then have the system switch to locally stored sleep audio once they doze off, conserving battery in the process.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Midea has unveiled VitaBreeze, a new air conditioning system that lets users direct airflow to specific spots in a room via smartphone, with a European launch set for early 2027. The product made its global debut at IFA 2026 in Berlin.

Smartphone control maps out airflow room by room

The system's AirGrid Intelligence feature scans a room's layout and gives users visual control over where cool or warm air goes, whether that's toward a yoga mat or away from a sofa spot prone to drafts. An extra-wide distribution angle aims to cover every corner of a room, and built-in person detection lets the unit follow occupants or steer clear of them, depending on preference.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Robotics brand MOVA is showcasing three new concept technologies -- TactiPercept, Knot 80 and AstraX -- at IFA Berlin, previewing capabilities that go beyond current robot vacuums and mowers.

Founded only in 2024, MOVA built its product line without inheriting older hardware platforms, a factor the company says allowed it to design AI, sensors and robotics together from the start rather than retrofitting AI onto existing devices.

MOVA has already launched LiDAR-based robotic mowers within two years of founding

The company attributes its rapid product rollout to skipping legacy architecture constraints faced by established manufacturers. According to Lucy Wang, Product Manager on MOVA's Product Development Team, this let engineers evaluate each use case from scratch and select appropriate sensor and robotics technology before building long-term product platforms.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Hisense is showcasing its AI Companion Suite at IFA 2026 in Berlin, demonstrating how connected appliances can handle everyday tasks from meal planning to laundry sorting with minimal user input.

The kitchen responds to a single question about what to cook

Asking "What should I make?" triggers the AI Companion Refrigerator to scan stored ingredients and suggest recipes based on personal preferences. Selecting a dish syncs the AI Companion Oven for automatic cooking, while the AI Companion Wine Cabinet recommends pairings and adjusts storage conditions. The AI Companion Dishwasher then reads dish conditions afterward and adjusts its cleaning cycle accordingly.

Laundry becomes a load-and-go process

The AI Companion Laundry Suite identifies clothing characteristics to automatically select wash and dry cycles, removing manual setting adjustments from the routine.

Berlin – – September 09, 2026 -- PrimeBOT picked up two official honors at IFA 2026 in Berlin, with its T1 robot winning the IFA Innovation Award for Content Creation Technology and its Q1 model named an IFA NEXT Honoree.

T1 and Q1 target different roles inside the home

T1 is built around a transformable design meant for cross-scenario mobility and creative tasks, while Q1 focuses on personalized interaction, programmability, movement, and long-term companionship. Both robots were on display at PrimeBOT's booth (H25-150) at Messe Berlin, alongside demos at ShowStoppers.

Visitors tested balance responses and touch reactions on the show floor

Attendees walked alongside Q1 and tested its balancing responses, describing the interaction as similar to engaging with a child. T1 drew attention for its transformation sequence and its reactions to touch and head pats, which organizers said made the experience feel personal.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- CHiQ, a global smart-home brand, received the AI Home Ecosystem Brand Award at IFA 2026 in Berlin, recognizing its work on AI-powered smart-home technology.

IDG and IFA jointly present the award for practical AI innovation

The prize is jointly given by IDG and IFA and highlights advances in AI technology that carry practical applications for the consumer electronics and home appliance industry.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Hisense used IFA 2026 to showcase new display, laser and audio technology under the theme "Innovating a Brighter Life," pairing brighter picture quality with eye-comfort certifications across its lineup.

The company picked up multiple honors at the IFA Innovation Awards: the Hisense UX1 soundbar won its category, while the 116UXS MiniLED TV, the UR8 TV, the REGZA RGB Mini LED ZX series and the XR10 laser projector were named Honorees.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Hisense used IFA 2026 to show off a new lineup of TVs, laser projectors and audio gear built around brighter colors and less eye strain, with its UX1 soundbar taking top honors at the IFA Innovation Awards.

The 116UXS TV debuts in Europe with a four-color backlight

The flagship 116UXS, making its European debut, adds a dedicated cyan light source to red, green and blue backlighting, reaching up to 110% of the BT.2020 color gamut. It carries Pantone Validated RGB MiniLED and Pantone Color certifications, and pairs a 10,000-nit peak brightness with Hi-View AI RGB processing and an Obsidian panel for what Hisense describes as more accurate color and contrast.