Technology & Telecom

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- INMO's GO3 smart glasses have been named an IFA Innovation Award Honoree in the Best in IFA Next & Emerging Technologies category at IFA 2026.

The glasses weigh just 58 grams and pack dual displays

GO3 combines binocular green Micro-LED displays with diffractive optical waveguides in a lightweight frame. The dual-eye display offers 640 x 480 resolution, up to 1,500 nits of brightness and a 30-degree field of view, designed to keep translations, directions and teleprompter text readable even in bright outdoor light.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- JMGO has debuted its IRIS Series at IFA 2026, calling it the world's first smart projector line capable of 4K resolution at 120Hz, with brightness reaching up to 6,500 ISO lumens and a native contrast ratio of 10,000:1.

The lineup is led by the flagship JMGO IRIS Ultra Max, with the JMGO IRIS Ultra offering the same core technology at a lower price point.

JMGO already sold more than 5,000 units in China before the global launch

JMGO first launched its 4K@120Hz projector in China in May. The company says it sold over 5,000 units within three months, prompting the decision to bring the technology to global markets under the IRIS branding.

Munich – September 08, 2026 -- Huawei launched a new wave of flagship devices at its "Chase the Wild" global product event held at Munich's SHOWPALAST on September 2. The company introduced a lineup spanning smart wearables, tablets, smartphones and audio products aimed at outdoor sports, health tracking and creative work.

The HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 Series adds ski-slope mapping and G-force sensors

The GT 7 comes in 46mm and 41mm sizes across eight color options, while the GT 7 Pro offers three colors with a nano-ceramic bezel and titanium alloy mid-frame for added durability. Both models include wrist-turn detection, G-force sensing, an indoor snow-sports mode, and outdoor ski mapping covering more than 3,000 ski resorts worldwide. Cycling features now include climb route planning, gradient alerts and sharp-turn warnings, alongside upgraded Health Insights and a new Physical Fitness score.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Hisense used IFA 2026 to unveil its 116UXS RGB MiniLED TV in Europe, a flagship display reaching 10,000 nits of peak brightness and 110% of the BT.2020 color space, alongside a wave of eye-comfort certifications across its TV and laser projector lineup.

The Hisense Soundbar UX1 won an IFA Innovation Award, while the 116UXS TV, UR8 TV, REGZA RGB Mini LED TV ZX Series and Laser Projector XR10 were named Honorees in the same competition.

The 116UXS adds a fourth color channel to boost accuracy

The 116UXS uses Chromagic 2.0 Technology, adding a dedicated cyan light source to the standard red, green and blue backlight. Combined with the Hi-View AI Engine RGB and an Obsidian Panel, the set has earned both Pantone Validated RGB MiniLED and Pantone Color certifications for its color performance.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- ESR, a tech accessories brand it says is used by more than 130 million people worldwide, unveiled a new lineup of charging and protection products for the Apple ecosystem at IFA 2026 in Berlin, with availability starting September 2026 through Amazon and ESR's website.

A new charging pad cuts heat with active cooling

The ESR Cyclone 25W Magnetic Charging Pad, named an IFA Innovation Award 2026 Honoree, pairs Qi2 25W wireless charging with ESR's CryoBoost active cooling system to reduce heat buildup, and includes an adjustable kickstand for viewing a phone while it charges.

Vilnius – September 4, 2026 -- Surfshark has relaunched its beta tester program, giving Windows and Android users early access to unreleased features, design changes, and app updates before they roll out publicly.

Windows and Android subscribers can join the program starting today

Any active Surfshark subscriber can enroll. On Windows, users open the Surfshark app, go to Settings > App settings, scroll to Beta Testing, and click Join Beta. On Android, users visit the Surfshark app page on Google Play, scroll to the Join the beta section, and tap Join.

A private Discord hub connects testers directly with developers

Once enrolled, participants are invited into a closed Discord group where they can report bugs, flag design quirks, and exchange real-time feedback with Surfshark's product team. The company says this two-way channel is meant to shape feature development based on what users actually encounter while testing early builds.

Foxborough, Mass. – September 08, 2026 -- UGREEN unveiled its first smart home ecosystem, HomeAgent, and a liquid-cooled magnetic power bank at a launch event held Sept. 1 at Gillette Stadium, while naming New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez as its Global Brand Ambassador.

HomeAgent processes data locally instead of relying on the cloud

The UGREEN HomeAgent HA100 and HA100 Pro combine storage, computing, and device control into a single hub, letting households store photos, files, and surveillance footage locally without a monthly storage fee. The system can recognize people, vehicles, pets, and packages, create voice alerts for events like a crying baby, and generate automatic highlight videos displayed on UGREEN Gallery smart frames. With Matter support, users can control compatible smart-home devices through voice commands via the Uliya assistant.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- BenQ used IFA Berlin to unveil new desk lighting, home projectors, purpose-built monitors and a new accessory brand aimed at Mac and PC users who spend long hours at a screen.

German monitor sales climbed 6.7% in 2025, fueling BenQ's expansion

Nearly 3.4 million monitors sold in the German consumer market last year, according to figures cited by BenQ, up 6.7% from the prior year. The company is widening its lineup across workplace lighting, entertainment projection and desktop accessories in response. "For BenQ, IFA is more than just a product showcase. It is an important platform for demonstrating our innovation and long-term commitment to the European market," said Jay Wu, President of BenQ Europe.

San Francisco – September 08, 2026 -- TrustKernel has begun shipping PlugClaw worldwide, moving the device from pre-order to general availability starting at $149 with no mandatory subscription.

The product is a USB-C stick measuring 50 x 19 x 8 mm and weighing 15 grams, built around a MediaTek Helio G80 processor with up to 6 GB of memory and 128 GB of encrypted storage. It runs PlugOS, a privacy-hardened Android system, alongside Ubuntu as an agent runtime.

Plugging it in turns any device into an AI workstation

Users connect PlugClaw to a phone, tablet, or computer, which then acts only as a display and input source. The AI agent, its applications, login credentials, and full execution environment run entirely on PlugClaw's own hardware rather than the host device.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Hanin will debut its EQ3 hybrid instant camera at IFA Berlin 2026, giving users the ability to edit photos before printing them in a larger square format.

The EQ3 lets users edit shots before committing to print

The camera includes adjustable filters, image adjustments, and an in-camera collage feature, allowing users to refine images and cut down on wasted prints. It uses thermal sublimation printing for longer-lasting photos and comes with a removable battery for easier swaps and extended use.

"The moment can be spontaneous, but the print should be a deliberate choice," said Shaowei Song, General Manager of Hanin's Consumer Electronics Division. He added that the EQ3 lets users experiment freely first, then capture the moments that matter most in a bigger square format.