Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- TCL used IFA 2026 in Berlin to showcase a lineup of AI-driven televisions, smartphones, appliances and smart-home devices, running through September 8 at Messe Berlin's Hall 21A.

Berlin -- September 7, 2026 -- Midea put its SMART MASTER platform front and center at IFA 2026, showcasing an AI-driven home ecosystem built around voice interaction and a prototype household robot.

The AI agent responds in under half a second

SMART MASTER's core AI agent supports 140 languages, recognizes voice commands from up to 8 meters away, and replies within 0.4 seconds. Voice control is built into major appliances and extends to in-vehicle systems and other connected devices.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Chinese appliance maker CHiQ unveiled a new lineup of AI-driven home electronics at IFA Berlin on September 4, including televisions, refrigerators, air conditioners and washer-dryers designed to handle everyday household tasks rather than just showcase technical specs.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Midea has placed SMART MASTER, its AI-driven smart home ecosystem, at the center of its IFA 2026 presentation in Berlin, built around this year's theme of "Simply Ideal."

The AI Agent understands 140 languages and responds in 0.4 seconds

At the core of SMART MASTER is an AI Agent capable of recognizing voice commands from up to 8 meters away. It supports 140 languages and delivers responses in 0.4 seconds, with voice entry points built into key appliances and additional access through car systems and other connected devices.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Hisense used IFA 2026 to unveil a lineup of TVs, projectors and audio gear built around brighter colors and reduced eye strain, headlined by the European debut of its 116UXS Mini-LED television.

The Hisense Soundbar UX1 wins an IFA Innovation Award

The UX1 took top honors at the IFA Innovation Awards, while the 116UXS Mini-LED TV, the UR8 TV, the REGZA RGB-Mini-LED ZX-series TVs and the XR1 laser projector were named honorees.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- TECNO picked up two Global Product Technology Innovation Awards at IFA 2026, recognizing its ultra-thin modular smartphone and a compact Lamborghini-branded gaming PC.

Berlin – – September 09, 2026 -- Fitnexa unveiled DUVA ONE at IFA Berlin 2026, an in-ear sleep system that adjusts noise cancellation and audio in real time while a person sleeps, rather than only reporting sleep data the next morning. The device is set to launch in October 2026 at a target retail price of $349.99, with initial availability planned for the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Australia.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- ECOVACS has picked up two Gold Awards at the 2026 IDG Global Product Technology Innovation Awards, presented during IFA Berlin, for robots that push automated cleaning beyond the living room floor.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Dreame Technology unveiled a new lineup of kitchen appliances at IFA 2026, spanning air fryers, coffee machines, blenders, stand mixers, toasters and ice cream makers.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- ABOK GmbH is showcasing a new lineup of home battery storage and portable power systems at IFA 2026, aiming to help households and small businesses store and manage solar energy more efficiently.