Berlin – October 05, 2026 -- Four U.S. college students arrived in Berlin last week as the first recipients of the Knowledge Without Borders: Democracy and Memory Fellowship, a program funded through a $55,000 gift from Karen Collias, Ph.D., founder of Knowledge Without Borders (KWB).

The scholarship, administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), covers four first-generation, Pell-eligible undergraduates participating in CIEE's Berlin Open Campus program for the semester.

Stockholm – September 29, 2026 -- Visit Sweden has launched The Introvert Travel Agency, a new service designed to help travelers plan trips with minimal social pressure and more control over solo time.

Berlin – September 28, 2026 -- At IFA 2026 in Berlin, stylus maker Metapen skipped the usual spec-sheet pitch and let visitors simply pick up its pens and start writing.

A young visitor tests a stylus without instructions

At the Metapen booth, a girl picked up one of the company's styluses and began drawing on a screen while her family watched. No tutorial was given -- she started creating immediately.

Berlin – September 24, 2026 -- Euhomy closed out IFA 2026 with nine industry honors spread across three of its ice maker models, capping a week of hands-on demos in Berlin.

The Rock Pro Sphere Ice Maker swept the most awards

The Rock Pro took home the IFA Innovation Award for Best in Home Appliances, plus Best in Show from The Ambient, Best of IFA from Maxim and SheFinds, a Top Pick from Reviewed's kitchen and cooking coverage, and Best Tech of IFA 2026 from Trusted Reviews.

Berlin – September 23, 2026 -- RingConn's Gen 3 smart ring picked up seven awards at IFA 2026 in Berlin, including the IFA Innovation Award in the Beauty Tech & Well-being category, as the wearable maker showcased the device at multiple booths near the show's north entrance.

Berlin – September 23, 2026 -- Morphy Richards closed out IFA Berlin 2026 with two award wins, including recognition for a hose-free portable air conditioner and a dehumidifier honored for design.

The British small appliance brand, marking its 90th anniversary this year, presented its "Smart Ideas" product philosophy at the trade show, spanning both kitchen appliances and home air treatment devices.

Berlin – September 20, 2026 -- Sexual wellness technology company Lovense debuted at IFA Berlin 2026, marking its first appearance at the European consumer electronics show after years of exhibiting at CES in the United States.

Berlin -- Birkenstock opened one of its largest stores in Europe on September 16, 2026, at Münzstraße 20 in Berlin-Mitte, occupying roughly 125 square meters. The German footwear maker, tracing its shoemaking tradition back to 1774, designed the location to blend that heritage with Berlin's creative scene.

Berlin – September 19, 2026 -- Wearable startup evobeing unveiled its first smart ring, the evobeing R1, at IFA Berlin 2026, where it was named "Best in Show" by Trusted Reviews.

Hong Kong – September 17, 2026 -- Momax has won the 2026 IFA Innovation Award for Best in Mobility for its 1-Power S.Pass2 Air, a magnetic wireless power bank measuring just 6.0 mm thick.