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

The Vision 15 washer reads laundry loads through an internal camera

The machine uses sensors and algorithms to detect load size, balance and foam levels, then adjusts water usage, detergent dosing, drum motion and program settings accordingly.

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.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- ECOVACS took home two gold medals at the IDG Global Product Technology Innovation Awards 2026, announced at IFA Berlin, one of the world's largest consumer electronics trade shows.

The WINBOT W2S PRO OMNI wins for window-cleaning innovation

The window-cleaning robot earned the Window Cleaning Robot Innovation Gold Award for its automatic glass-maintenance features, including intelligent frame detection, systematic deep cleaning, and reinforced safety mechanisms designed to make hands-free window care reliable for homes.

Brussels – September 10, 2026 -- Euro NCAP has awarded GAC's fully electric AION UT hatchback a five-star safety rating under its newly overhauled 2026 testing protocols, one of the toughest crash-test standards in the world.

The AION UT is among the first Chinese-brand production models to pass the updated 2026 Euro NCAP criteria and secure the top score, with balanced results across all four assessment categories: safe driving, accident prevention, crash protection, and post-crash safety.

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.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- Changhong showcased a new lineup of AI-powered home appliances at IFA 2026, including TVs, refrigerators, air conditioners and washing machines built around everyday household scenarios.

The Q60S Pro TV turns screen time into a workout

The Q60S Pro television integrates the Changhong LeDong AI sports platform, turning the TV into a space for exercise and family interaction rather than just a content screen.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- Haier showcased an AI-driven smart home ecosystem at IFA 2026, spanning laundry care, refrigeration, cooking, entertainment, digital services and robotics under the theme "House of Smart Possibilities."

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.