Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Hisense used IFA 2026 to unveil V AIOS, a new operating system designed to link televisions, mobile devices and home appliances into a single AI-driven ecosystem, while also confirming it will remain an official partner of the UEFA European Championship through 2028.

Riyadh – September 08, 2026 -- Electronic music producer Tokyo Machine will perform live at CyberHero x Riyadh on September 9, an event billed as the Middle East's first humanoid robot kickboxing show.

The show, organized by Hero Esports, brings together ten humanoid robots for a night combining live kickboxing, music and immersive entertainment. Ten EngineAI T800 humanoid robots, standing roughly 1.73 metres tall and weighing between 75 and 85 kilograms, will compete in live kickboxing bouts designed to test their speed, balance, reaction and combat capabilities.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Hypershell unveiled Halo, its flagship full-leg exoskeleton, at IFA 2026, marking the first consumer exoskeleton to coordinate four motorized hip and knee joints as a single system. The first 200 units, sold as the Origin Edition with a unique serial number, are available for pre-order starting at 2,299 EUR, with sales and phased deliveries beginning in November across the United States, Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom and China.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Hypershell has launched Halo, a leg exoskeleton priced from 2,299 EUR, at IFA 2026, targeting hikers and outdoor users who need powered support across mixed terrain.

Munich – September 08, 2026 -- A new 50-minute episode of the German children's program "Checker EXTRA" explores how artificial intelligence is changing everyday life, airing Tuesday, September 15, at 8:05 p.m. on KiKA. The show, titled "Wie KI unser Leben verändert" (How AI Is Changing Our Life), will also stream on kika.de, the KiKA app, and the ARD Mediathek, where it remains available for five years.

Berlin – September 07, 2026 -- Narwal unveiled its 2026 Fall lineup at IFA, extending its flagship FlowWash hot-water mopping system beyond premium models into two new mid-range robot vacuums, the Freo 20 and Freo 20 Edge.

Berlin – September 07, 2026 -- Ascentiz is showing off what it calls the world's first modular exoskeleton platform at IFA 2026, letting users swap hip and knee assistance modules on the same wearable frame.

The company's H and K modules attach to a shared base called the Exo-Belt, which houses the battery, controller, and control algorithms. Users can click in the H module, the K module, or both at once, switching between them manually in seconds using a MOLLE quick-release system.

Plano, Texas – September 07, 2026 -- Lexus has unveiled the redesigned 2027 NX compact crossover, confirming the lineup will be 100% electrified with buyers choosing between a hybrid-electric (HEV) or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. The model is expected to reach global markets by late 2026.

Four trims arrive in each powertrain option

The NX range will offer four versions across both HEV and PHEV setups: Premium, Premium+, F SPORT and Luxury.

Berlin – September 07, 2026 -- LG Electronics is unveiling an expanded AI Home ecosystem at IFA 2026, showing how connected appliances, TVs and home hubs can automate daily chores and cut energy use for European households. The showcase, set up in Hall 18 at Messe Berlin, centers on the LG ThinQ ON home hub and the ThinQ AI platform.

Berlin – September 07, 2026 -- Haier will exhibit AI-driven home appliances, connected services, and robotics at IFA 2026, running September 4 to 8 at Stand 101 in Hall 3.1 in Berlin.