Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- TECNO picked up two IFA Global Product Technology Innovation Awards this week, honoring its ultra-slim modular smartphone and a Tonino Lamborghini-branded gaming mini PC.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Midea has launched a built-in oven from its SpaceMaster series that reaches 350°C, a temperature rarely found in household appliances and typically reserved for professional pizzerias.

Most home ovens cap out at 250°C, too low for authentic pizza crust

Standard ovens max out around 250°C, sufficient for a casserole but not for the bubbled, leopard-spotted crust that defines great pizza. Achieving that texture has traditionally required a backyard brick oven or a delivery order.

Munich – September 09, 2026 -- German public broadcaster ARD will air a new episode of the talk show "maischberger" on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 10:50 p.m. on Das Erste.

Bavarian Premier Söder Sits Down to Discuss State Election Results

Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder (CSU) will appear in the studio to discuss the outcome of the Saxony-Anhalt state election and its potential impact on the federal government in Berlin.

Hamburg – September 09, 2026 -- Heineken 0.0 is expanding its alcohol-free lineup with two new flavors, Lime Lemongrass and Nectarine Juniper, now available in 330 ml cans at Kaufland for a recommended price of 1.20 euros.

Two new flavor profiles target conscious drinkers

Lime Lemongrass pairs tangy lime with spicy lemongrass notes, while Nectarine Juniper combines juicy nectarine with a subtle floral and herbal juniper accent. Both recipes contain 1.2 grams of sugar and 19 kcal per 100 ml, using only natural ingredients, according to the company.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Hisense showcased its new AI Companion Suite at IFA 2026 in Berlin, a set of connected smart-home features designed to automate cooking, laundry, and energy use through its ConnectLife platform.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Hisense unveiled its AI Companion smart home suite at IFA 2026, showing how connected appliances can plan meals, adjust laundry cycles, and manage home energy use automatically.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Hisense used IFA 2026 to unveil its AI Companion Suite, a ConnectLife-based lineup of connected appliances designed to automate cooking, laundry and climate control across the home.

Cologne – September 09, 2026 -- "Die große Maus-Show" celebrates its 20th anniversary with a special edition airing Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. on Das Erste.

Host Esther Sedlaczek leads the anniversary broadcast under the theme "Kids Ask, Adults Marvel," featuring a lineup of quiz questions, experiments, and celebrity guests. The show began two decades ago under the title "Frag doch mal die Maus" as a one-off special before becoming a fixture of Saturday night programming on Das Erste.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Former FC Barcelona captain Carles Puyol appeared at Midea's booth at IFA 2026 in Berlin, marking a public milestone in the five-year partnership between Midea and FC Barcelona.

Puyol joined Lewis Fu, president of Midea International, to present a personalized FC Barcelona jersey before touring the area dedicated to the Midea SMART MASTER and FC Barcelona collaboration.

Hong Kong – September 09, 2026 -- LiberNovo is showcasing its lineup of dynamic ergonomic chairs at IFA 2026 in Berlin, running September 4 through 8 at Messe Berlin, Hall 7, Stand 7.2a-105.

The centerpiece of the display is the new Maxis series, built specifically for taller, wider and heavier users rather than simply scaled up from a standard chair frame. The Omni Pro and Omni SE models round out the booth lineup.