Smart Home & IoT

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- Potensic returned to IFA Berlin for the third consecutive year to showcase its newest camera drone, the ATOM 3, under the theme "SEE BEYOND."

The drone weighs under 249 grams, qualifying for Europe's lighter-touch EASA C0 category

That weight class means users face fewer regulatory hurdles before flying, a key selling point for casual hobbyists and travelers.

A 1/1.3-inch sensor and dual 48mm focal lengths capture both wide landscapes and detailed close-ups

The ATOM 3 records 4K/60fps HDR video designed to hold detail across varying light conditions. The European version offers up to 40 minutes of flight time, a 16km video transmission range, and AI Follow 2.0 tracking aimed at travelers, hikers, cyclists, and families.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- Potensic returns to IFA Berlin for the third consecutive year to showcase its latest drone, the ATOM 3, at Messe Berlin under the theme "SEE BEYOND."

The ATOM 3 weighs under 249 grams to meet Europe's EASA C0 category

That weight classification lets users fly with minimal regulatory requirements, making the drone accessible for casual and beginner pilots across Europe.

A dual-focal 48mm camera and 1/1.3-inch sensor capture wide landscapes and close-up detail

The drone records 4K/60fps HDR video for sharpness across varying light conditions. The European version offers up to 40 minutes of flight time, a 16-kilometer video transmission range, and AI Follow 2.0 for tracking subjects during travel, hiking, cycling, or family outings.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- Fitnexa's DUVA brand unveiled the DUVA ONE sleep earbuds at IFA Berlin 2026, a system designed to adjust sound and noise cancellation throughout the night rather than just report on sleep quality after waking.

The earbuds react while you sleep, not after you wake up

Most wearable sleep tech only analyzes data in the morning. DUVA ONE instead pairs low-profile earbuds with a sensor-equipped charging case and a companion app to respond in real time. Users can start the night streaming a podcast over Bluetooth, and once asleep, the system can switch to locally stored sleep sounds to save battery. If a partner starts snoring or street noise increases, the earbuds can adjust active noise cancellation (ANC) or add a masking sound.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- Midea has unveiled VitaBreeze, a new home climate system that lets users direct airflow to specific spots in a room using a smartphone. The system makes its global debut at IFA 2026 and will roll out across Europe starting early 2027.

The system maps rooms and lets users steer airflow visually via an app

Midea's AirGrid Intelligence feature scans a room's layout, giving users a visual interface to send cool or warm air exactly where they want it -- whether that's toward a yoga mat or away from a sofa. A wide-angle airflow design covers every corner of a room evenly, while built-in person detection can make airflow follow occupants or steer clear of them, depending on preference.

September 10, 2026 – BERLIN -- Midea has unveiled VitaBreeze, a new air conditioning system designed to personalize climate control room by room, with a European rollout set for early 2027. The product debuted globally at IFA 2026 in Berlin.

AirGrid Intelligence lets users steer airflow from a smartphone

VitaBreeze maps a room's layout and gives users visual control over where air is directed, letting them target airflow toward specific activities like yoga or away from a spot on the sofa.

Breezeless Pro Evolution boosts airflow area by 30 percent

The latest version of Midea's draft-free technology increases the air outlet area by 30 percent, dispersing cool air through strategically placed microperforations. Midea says this creates soft, multidirectional breezes without direct blasts, while still delivering full cooling performance instantly.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- Haier unveiled an AI-powered smart home ecosystem at IFA 2026, showing connected appliances that adjust laundry cycles, food storage, cooking and entertainment settings based on real-time household behavior.

The Vision 15 washer reads laundry loads through an internal camera

Sensors and algorithms detect load size, balance and foam levels, then automatically adjust water volume, detergent dosing, drum movement and program settings.

A refrigeration prototype called Maestro tracks food freshness

Its AI Food Care System 2.0 identifies stored items and recommends storage conditions to help users manage food more effectively.

The ID Ultimate Series 6 oven ends cooking cycles automatically

An internal camera recognizes the dish being prepared, monitors cooking progress, and stops the program once the expected result is reached.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- Chinese electronics maker Changhong unveiled a new lineup of AI-powered home appliances at IFA 2026, spanning televisions, refrigerators, air conditioners and washing machines built around everyday household needs.

The Q60S Pro TV turns family time into fitness time.

The set runs Changhong's new AI sports platform, LeDong, which transforms the screen into a hub for family workouts and interaction rather than a passive viewing device.

Sensors let appliances react to how people actually live.

An AI air conditioner uses person-detection to track where users are in a room and adjusts airflow accordingly. A companion AI refrigerator relies on smart sensors to help households keep closer tabs on food freshness before items spoil.

Berlin – – September 10, 2026 -- Midea has unveiled VitaBreeze, a new home air conditioning system that lets users direct airflow to specific spots in a room via smartphone, with a global preview set for IFA 2026 and a European retail launch planned for early 2027.

The system maps rooms to control airflow direction

VitaBreeze uses what Midea calls AirGrid Intelligence, which creates a digital layout of a room so users can visually steer air currents from their phone -- toward a yoga mat, for instance, or away from a couch.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- Haier showcased an AI-powered smart-home ecosystem at IFA 2026, covering laundry, cooling, cooking, entertainment, digital services and robotics, running under the theme "Home of Intelligent Possibilities."

The Vision 15 washing machine reads laundry loads in real time

Using a built-in camera, sensors and algorithms, the Vision 15 detects load size, balance and foam levels, then adjusts water level, detergent dosage, drum movement and program settings accordingly.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- Changhong showcased a new lineup of AI-powered home appliances at IFA 2026, including televisions, refrigerators, air conditioners, and laundry machines designed to simplify daily routines through smarter, more intuitive technology.

The Q60S Pro TV turns screen time into a shared sports experience

The television features the Changhong LeDong AI sports platform, which converts the set from a passive viewing screen into an interactive hub for family sports engagement.

Sensors let air conditioners and refrigerators anticipate household needs

An AI-equipped air conditioner detects human presence, recognizing user location and habits to automatically adjust airflow. A companion AI refrigerator uses smart sensors to help users manage food storage more proactively, aiming to reduce complexity rather than add to it.