Smart Home & IoT

Hoofddorp – September 12, 2026 -- EZVIZ has unveiled an expanded lineup of smart entry devices at IFA in Hall 1.2, including AI-powered video doorbells, video doorphones, and gate openers built for European homes of varying sizes and layouts.

The EP8 Ultra doorbell adds an AI screen for face recognition

The EP8 Ultra video doorbell, which launched just before IFA, upgrades on dual-lens technology that lets users see both visitors and packages at the door. It now includes a built-in interactive screen featuring AI characters and on-device AI recognition of familiar faces, designed to save energy while making entrances feel more personal. Jasmine Zhu, Product Manager of EZVIZ Europe, said the device targets specific entrance types like apartment hallways.

Hoofddorp – September 12, 2026 -- EZVIZ used its IFA showcase in Hall 1.2 to launch a new lineup of AI-powered smart access devices, including video doorbells, video intercoms and gate openers aimed at European households.

The EP8 Ultra doorbell adds an AI-driven screen for building entrances

The EP8 Ultra, which launched shortly before IFA, features a dual-lens camera that shows both visitors and packages -- a rarity on the market, according to EZVIZ. The device also includes an interactive screen with AI-generated characters and on-device facial recognition for familiar faces, designed to save energy while targeting entryways like apartment corridors.

Lagos, Nigeria – September 12, 2026 -- EcoFlow has launched two new portable power stations in Nigeria, the DELTA 3 Classic and DELTA 3 Max, aimed at households and small businesses dealing with frequent grid outages and rising fuel costs for backup generators.

The DELTA 3 Classic offers 1800W of power for everyday appliances

The DELTA 3 Classic packs a 1024Wh battery and delivers 1800W of rated output, with a 3600W surge capacity, enough to run refrigerators, fans, televisions, laptops and induction cookers simultaneously. Its X-Boost technology allows it to support devices up to 2400W without requiring a larger unit, and a built-in 10 ms UPS provides uninterrupted power protection.

Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- PrimeBOT took home two IFA Innovation Awards at IFA 2026, with its T1 and Q1 robots drawing crowds at Messe Berlin and the ShowStoppers event.

PrimeBOT T1 wins in the Content Creation Technology category

The T1 model was named winner of the IFA Innovation Award for Content Creation Technology, recognized for its multi-scenario mobility and creative-use design. The Q1 model was separately selected among the IFA NEXT award winners for its focus on personalized interaction, programmability, movement, and long-term companionship.

Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- Neakasa's Riko smart wet-meal feeder has been named an IFA 2026 Innovation Award Honoree at IFA Berlin, recognized for automating fresh wet-meal preparation for cats.

Riko grinds and mixes food on demand instead of storing pre-made meals

Unlike standard automatic feeders that hold prepared wet food, Riko stores freeze-dried food in dry form and grinds and mixes it with water at each scheduled feeding time. Owners can adjust the water-to-food ratio from 1:1 to 5:1, set more than 20 meals per day, and choose portions between 1 and 15 grams.

Bethlehem, Pa. – September 12, 2026 -- OM Digital Solutions Corporation will begin shipping the OM SYSTEM PEN in late October 2026, the first camera to carry the PEN name under the OM SYSTEM brand, priced at $999.99 USD.

The camera adds weather sealing and a viewfinder never before seen in the PEN lineup.

The PEN is an interchangeable lens camera built to the Micro Four Thirds System standard, following the rangefinder-style design lineage that began with the original PEN film camera in 1959. It is the first PEN model to include an electronic viewfinder and the first with IPX1-rated splash proof and dustproof construction, using sealing materials at key points on the camera body.

Los Angeles – September 12, 2026 -- ShareAScan, a patent-pending platform that turns clothing, accessories and everyday objects into scannable digital links, will be featured in this year's Emmy nominee and presenter gift bags.

A single QR code can hold unlimited changing content

Unlike a standard QR code locked to one destination, ShareAScan lets owners swap out what a scan reveals -- text, photos, videos, music, social profiles, portfolios, shops or causes -- without replacing the physical item or code itself.

Two sisters built the platform while still in school

Founders Shara and Kailey Zuckerman run the Maryland-based company as students: Shara studies business, finance and artificial intelligence in college, while Kailey is still in high school. Both have competed in Shark Tank-style contests and the Wharton Global High School Investment Competition.

Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- Pexar, a smart device brand powered by Lexar, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the PexarBolt Ultra TBT5 Dock, a Thunderbolt 5 docking station with a built-in 5-inch touch control dashboard, priced at an early-bird rate of $479 before rising to a retail price of $649.

A dashboard replaces guesswork on your desk

Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- TCL collected more than 30 international awards at IFA 2026 in Berlin, including seven IFA Innovation Awards and five Global Product Technology Innovation Awards, recognizing new display, AI, and smart home products.

The X11L Mini LED TV wins top honors from Android Authority and Tom's Guide

The TCL X11L SQD-Mini LED TV took home the IFA Breakthrough 2026 award from Android Authority and the Best in Show award from Tom's Guide, both citing its SQD-Mini LED display technology. The TCL C8L SQD-Mini LED TV earned an IFA Innovation Award Honoree recognition for its screen technology and design, while the TCL X3 Series OLED+ gaming monitor received the same honor for its contrast levels, refresh rates, and design.

Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- TCL collected more than 30 awards at IFA 2026 in Berlin, including seven IFA Innovation Award Honoree titles and five Global Product Technology Innovation Awards, alongside recognitions from Android Authority, TechRadar, Tom's Guide and What Hi-Fi?.

The X11L SQD-Mini LED TV took top honors from two outlets

The TCL X11L SQD-Mini LED television won both Android Authority's IFA Breakthrough 2026 Award and Tom's Guide's Best in Show Award, recognized for its next-generation SQD-Mini LED display technology. The TCL C8L SQD-Mini LED TV separately earned an IFA Innovation Award Honoree for its display technology and design, while the TCL X3 Series OLED+ Gaming Monitor received the same honor for its contrast, refresh rates and design.