Hamburg – September 12, 2026 -- German supermarket chain EDEKA has launched a campaign called "Survival of the Frischest" to challenge the common belief that frozen fruit and vegetables are less fresh or healthy than fresh produce.

Munich – September 12, 2026 -- "Love Island VIP" kicks off its new season on September 23, airing every Wednesday at 8:15 p.m. on RTLZWEI, with episodes available a week earlier on RTL+.

Known reality stars now share the villa with total newcomers

For the first time, the Greek villa mixes established reality personalities with previously unknown singles looking for love on camera. Host Sylvie Meis says the format promises a new dynamic, as viewers watch how experienced reality stars react to first-time daters -- and vice versa.

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 -- Hypershell closed out its IFA 2026 presence in Berlin with the world debut of the Hypershell Halo, an exoskeleton the company says is the first in the industry to coordinate four motorized hip and knee joints in a single system.

The Halo weighs 2.6 kg and folds down to under 8 liters

The device delivers a peak power output of 1,490 W and up to 20 km of battery-powered range, folding small enough to fit in a backpack, according to Hypershell.

Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- Hypershell closed out its IFA 2026 presence with the global debut of the Hypershell Halo, a wearable exoskeleton the company says is the first to coordinate four motorized hip and knee joints as a single system for all-terrain mobility.

The Halo weighs 2.6 kg but delivers 1,490 W of peak power

The device offers up to 20 km of battery range and folds down to under 8 liters, small enough to fit in a backpack.

Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- Hypershell closed out IFA 2026 with the global launch of its Halo exoskeleton, a wearable device designed for off-road mobility that weighs just 2.6 kg and folds down to under 8 liters for backpack transport.

Cologne – September 12, 2026 -- Subway has secured a Guinness World Record for the "Largest Inflatable Sculpture of a Potato," unveiling a 9.5-meter-long, 6.6-meter-wide and 4.9-meter-tall potato installation in Cologne's MediaPark. Guinness World Records adjudicator Lena Kuhlmann measured and certified the structure, confirming no larger potato sculpture has ever been built.

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.

Regenstauf – September 12, 2026 -- German taxpayers can now deduct up to 6,600 euros in political party donations from their taxes, double the previous limit, following a 2025 tax law change that takes effect as state and local elections approach in Saxony-Anhalt, Berlin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Lower Saxony.

Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- Zendure's SolarFlow 4000 Mix Pro home battery system won gold in the Sustainable Home Energy Storage category at the Global Product Technology Innovation Awards 2026, presented during the opening days of IFA 2026 in Berlin. The company also received the Smart Energy Solutions brand award at the same ceremony.