Andrew Liszewski | The Verge

The best tech and gadgets announced at IFA so far

2026-09-04T12:12:02-04:00

The doors to Europe’s largest consumer tech show officially opened to the public today following a week of news coming out of IFA 2026 in Berlin, Germany. If you’re struggling to keep up with what has been announced, here are some of the best new gadgets and upgrades from the show — including a smartphone that attempts to finally rid the world of screen bezels and a powerful robovac that carries a smaller sidekick for cleaning spaces it can’t squeeze into.

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Tecno Bezelless Concept Smartphone

By tucking the edges of its 6.78-inch, 144Hz OLED panel underneath the phone’s thin metal frame, Tecno managed to create a smartphone that nearly entirely eliminates a visible bezel, maximizing screen real estate. The aptly-named Bezelless made its debut at IFA with a MediaTek Dimensity 7400e chipset paired with 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, a 6,000mAh battery, and a trio of front and back cameras including a 50-megapixel main shooter. The company hasn’t announced any plans to put the concept into production, but its unique design could eventually inspire other devices.

iRobot Roomba Duo Concept Robovac

Why build one robovac that can do it all when you can split the work between a pair of them? That’s the idea behind iRobot’s Roomba Duo concept. The main vacuum is the most powerful robovac the brand has ever made. It can suck up messes like spilled pasta, steam-mop hard floors, and vacuum and wash carpeting while navigating a home using a combination of lidar and cameras. But it’s big, so to reach and clean tighter spaces, the Roomba Duo carries a Roomba Plus 757 on top in a small garage it can raise and lower to deploy its robovac sidekick.

Aurzen Zip Pro Tri-Fold Projector

One of the most portable projectors on the market is getting some welcome upgrades. The $579.99 Aurzen Zip Pro carries forward the same tri-fold design of the original including features like autofocus and automatic keystone adjustments but is getting a bump in brightness from 100 to 200 ANSI lumens and an increase in resolution to 1080P. It’s a bit bigger than its predecessor thanks in part to a battery that now offers up to 2.5 hours of runtime and added connectivity, including the ability to tether to the Nintendo Switch using only a USB-C cable.

RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro Action Cam Smartphone

First announced at MWC 2026 earlier this year, the RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro is an extra durable $999 Android 16 smartphone with dust and water protection, a beefy 9,300mAh battery, a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen, and four cameras. The three on the back include a 64MP night vision camera assisted by infrared LEDs and one that can be removed and used as a standalone action camera capable of capturing video at up to 2.7K/30fps. The pop-out camera module has a battery good for up to 40 minutes and 64GB of built-in storage. When either are depleted, you can reattach to the camera module to the phone where its battery will recharge and the footage will be copied over automatically.

Lenovo ThinkBook Project Swan Concept

Lenovo continues to experiment with ways for laptops to take advantage of flexible OLED displays, but its latest concept feels a bit tame compared to the Legion Pro Rollable gaming laptop it debuted at CES 2026. The 14-inch Project Swan concept is much smaller by comparison with a display that unfurls horizontally to grow to 17 inches with a 16:9 aspect ratio. It keeps the laptop compact while boosting productivity with extra screen real estate, but accommodating the OLED panel and motors leaves the laptop’s lid feeling unusually heavy with a design that limits how far back it can be tilted.

Lexar Muse Ultra-Slim Portable SSD

At its thickest point, the Muse measures around 3.8mm and will be available in 512GB or 1TB capacities with read and write speeds topping out at 1,050MB/s and 1,000MB/s, respectively. There’s not much compromise on performance, but there is with connectivity. To slim down the drive, Lexar skipped a standard USB-C port in favor of a magnetic pogo-pin connector and a proprietary USB-C cable. Not only do you have to keep tabs on a special cable, if you want to stick the Muse to the back of your smartphone while recording video you’ll need to use an included magnetic sleeve that negates the drive’s slim design.

Anker Soundcore Sleep Earbuds 4 Pro

There are two new versions of Anker’s sleepbuds that can help quiet a snoring roommate, but the $349.99 Soundcore Sleep Earbuds 4 Pro introduce a new charging case with a round OLED display on the case. Without having to reach for your phone you can select a preset soundscape, browse your recent sleep stats, and set alarms. The sleepbuds also feature in-ear PPG sensors, so while you doze, they can keep tabs on the quality of your sleep, heart rate, HRV, and other health metrics that may provide insights if you wake up exhausted each morning.

Oukitel RG14-P Solar Laptop

Borrowing an idea that Lenovo proposed in a laptop concept last year, Oukitel’s RG14-P features a solar panel on the lid that can recharge the laptop’s battery at up to 10W under “optimal sunlight conditions.” It would take approximately six hours to bring a dead battery up to a 50 percent charge, but you won’t have to be scrambling to find a power outlet. It’s expected to launch in November with a 14th gen Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage.

Philips Hue Liane 360-degree Rope Lights

With most rope lighting solutions you can easily see the individual LEDs illuminating it from within, but Philips Hue’s new Liane 360-degree Rope Lights emit an even diffuse light in all directions using the company’s OmniGlow technology with the ability to adjust their color. The ropes can be used to line and illuminate architectural features, simply hung from a ceiling, or shaped using clear clips and mounts. But they’re not cheap. A 3-meter version is $399.99 while a 5-meter option is $549.99.

Awol Vision LuxVision 4K UST Projector

At $5,999 when it launches later this year, Awol Vision’s latest ultra-short throw projector will strain budgets, but at a distance of just 7.5 inches from a wall it can project a 4K/120Hz image with 6,000 ISO Lumens of brightness up to 120 inches in size, so it’s actually more affordable than a comparably sized flat panel TV. The LuxVision can be customized with various finishes and colors to match a room’s decor or furniture, but its most appealing feature is the projector’s ability to physically shift its lens so you can adjust and reposition the image on a wall or screen without having to rely on digital image corrections.

TCL Nxtpaper P80 Ultra Smartphone

TCL’s Nxtpaper technology is one of the better ways to merge the functionality of a modern smartphone with the benefits of a dedicated e-reader. A push of a button activates a Max Ink Mode with a paperlike monochromatic display and a streamlined version of the Android UI that reduces distractions and boosts battery life. What sets the new P80 Ultra apart is that it’s the first Nxtpaper phone to feature a 6.83-inch, 120Hz OLED screen with a 1.5K resolution and 3,200 nits of peak brightness with an anti-glare coating you won’t find on other devices.

Acer revives the Packard Bell brand

Packard Bell dates back to 1933, but most remember the brand from when it was resurrected in 1986 and used for a line of popular and affordable home PCs in the 90s. Acer is bringing it back again for its new 14.5-inch DotBook laptop as well as a bunch of other colorful accessories including keyboards, speakers, a 4G feature phone, audio glasses, and a record player.

Dreame LumaTempo Smart Fish Tank

The smart home long ago expanded to include devices that can help care for cats and dogs, but Dreame’s LumaTempo is one of the first to help fish thrive. The smart tank can be controlled using a mobile phone on your app letting you use and schedule its build-in feeder, see a history of when your fish last ate, and keep tabs on the water temperature. It’s expected to launch next year, but pricing isn’t known yet.

Acer Project DualPlay Mini Concept

Flipping the gaming laptop script, Acer’s latest concept is a Windows-based gaming handheld, similar to its Predator Atlas 8, that can transform into a tiny portable PC thanks to a swiveling design that repositions its screen atop a mini keyboard. The DualPlay Mini’s display is just 8-inches in size, which could make productivity a challenge if work involves sprawling spreadsheets, but the concept could be used for answering emails during a daily commute and then connected to a larger display at work for more demanding tasks.

Dell’s next MacBook Neo Competitor

The Dell 14S isn’t as thin or light as its recently launched XPS 13, but the company is looking to make this model even more accessible for students or others on a tighter budget. The laptop starts with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and those specs can be bumped to 16GB/1TB. It features a 1080P webcam with face unlock support, two USB-C ports, a headphone jack, and like Apple’s MacBook Neo, will be available in four bright color options: linen, dusty rose, washed denim, and velvet green.

iRobot Roomba Max 875 Combo Robovac

The $1,199 Roomba Max 875 Combo is iRobot’s latest flagship floor cleaner and introduces a new feature the company calls “SealForce.” When it detects it’s cleaning carpeting, the robovac lowers a skirt around the cleaning head to create a better seal that increases suction for a deeper clean. The Max 875 also offers up to 35,000 Pa of suction power, mopping capabilities, lidar and camera-based autonomous navigation, and the ability to climb over obstacles and thresholds up to 3.5cm tall.

Jsaux SkyLark S1 Pro Portable Controller

Released under Jsaux’s new Voidjoy brand, the $49.99 SkyLark S1 Pro is a compact portable controller that appears to do a lot of things right. It’s got drift-resistant TMR thumbsticks that are recessed so they won’t get snagged on other devices in your bag, a pair of analog triggers ideal for racing games, and three different ways to connect to devices and consoles: Bluetooth, USB-C, and 2.4GHz. If you opt for a 2.4GHz connection, you can also pair two S1 Pros to a single transmitter and swap back-and-forth between what character you’re controlling in a multiplayer game, making it useful for parents playing with a kid who may struggle with some challenges.

Acer Vero 16 Upgradeable Laptop

Is Framework’s approach to easily repairable and upgradeable laptops finally rubbing off on other companies? Acer’s 16-inch Vero 16 offers tool-free access to several internal components including its user-replaceable SSD and battery. The company says the laptop’s processor can also be upgraded down the line, but that will require it to be sent in to an Acer service center. Pricing is still unknown, but the Vero 16 is expected to launch early next year outside North America.

Jsaux Elite Extender

If you’re lucky enough to have an original Nintendo Switch Pro controller that hasn’t succumbed to joystick drift and want to expand its capabilities, Jsaux’s new Elite Extender is an easy aftermarket upgrade. For $39.99 it attaches to the back of the controller and adds four mappable buttons that can be programmed to reproduce multiple button presses. It’s got its own rechargeable battery, but does hinder Amiibo functionality while it’s piggybacking.

Lexar’s Muse is an ultra-slim portable SSD that’s less than 4mm thick

2026-09-03T16:37:20-04:00

Following the lead of companies like Xteink, Lexar is the latest to sacrifice a USB-C port in the pursuit of slimming down its hardware.

When the Lexar Muse Ultra-Slim Portable SSD launches later this year in 512GB and 1TB capacities it will be one of the slimmest you can buy. At its thickest point in the middle it measures just 3.8mm, but that tapers to only 1mm at the edges thanks to high-density NAND stacking and a “custom ultra-thin PCB architecture” inside. But performance remains solid with read speeds up to 1,050MB/s and write speeds maxing out at 1,000MB/s. That’s fast enough to record 4K Apple ProRes video at up to 120fps when connected to a compatible iPhone.

The downside is that without a standard USB-C port, you’ll need to rely on — and make sure not to lose — Lexar’s proprietary SnapLink cable that magnetically attaches to a pogo-pin connector on the side of the drive. The company doesn’t specify the strength of the magnets, but this approach also means there’s an increased risk of the cable being accidentally knocked off during a file transfer. And if you are using the Muse to record videos through your phone, you’ll need to slip it into an included magnetic sleeve in order to mount it to the back of your device, adding quite a bit of thickness in the process.

This rugged phone’s removable camera can survive and capture your extreme adventures

2026-09-03T17:21:34-04:00

RugOne’s Xsnap 7 Pro comes with both an IP68 and IP69K rating, meaning the rugged phone can survive intense water blasts and complete submersion for up to 30 minutes. But what really sets the Xsnap 7 Pro apart from everything else on the market is that one of its three rear cameras can be removed and used as a standalone action cam. It made its debut at MWC 2026 earlier this year but is launching through Kickstarter on September 7th for €799 (around $930) in limited quantities, followed by a global release in October for $999.

The Xsnap 7 Pro’s detachable camera module isn’t quite as a capable as the DJI Osmo Nano or the Insta360 Go Ultra that both record at 4K. Its video capabilities max out at 2.7K at up to 30fps captured through a 133-degree ultrawide field-of-view lens. Video is processed by distortion correction algorithms to keep subjects looking natural, while software stabilization helps smooth out footage even when the camera is flipped 360 degrees, RugOne claims.

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The action cam’s battery keeps it recording for up to 40 minutes, which can be extended to up to 800 minutes when repeatedly docked and charged using the phone’s own 9,300mAh battery. The camera’s 64GB of built-in storage can hold up to eight hours of 1080p footage, but videos can be transferred to the Xsnap 7 Pro’s 512GB of storage every time it’s docked. Waterproofing for the camera is slightly better than the phone, as it can be used to a depth of 5 meters instead of just 2.

The Xsnap 7 Pro is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 5G processor with 12GB of RAM and ships with Android 16 with upgrades to up to Android 20 promised. It’s got a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen that can be used as a wireless preview screen for the action camera at distances of up to 160 feet. Alongside the detachable camera, the Xsnap 7 pro includes a 32MP selfie camera on the front plus a stabilized 50MP main camera on the back, alongside a 64MP night vision camera boosted with infrared LEDs.

You can watch the coolant flow inside Ugreen’s liquid-cooled power bank

2026-09-03T16:17:14-04:00

Does your power bank have “CryoPulse technology” or a “Cyber Window”? If you disappointingly answered “no” to both, you might want to consider upgrading to Ugreen’s new MagFlow Pro Magnetic Power Bank. It’s available starting today for $149.99, which puts it on the really expensive end of power banks with only a 10,000mAh battery, but those fancy-sounding features are part of what Ugreen is claiming to be the world’s first liquid-cooling system on a power bank with wireless charging.

Inside the MagFlow Pro is a micro-pump that’s used to circulate coolant and draw heat away from components including the power bank’s Qi2.2-compatible wireless charging coil. You can see the coolant flowing through a (cyber) window on the front of the power bank. That system works alongside copper foil and a design that keeps charging components separated to help reduce heat buildup to prolong the life of the power bank’s battery, the life of your phone, and to help maintain up to 25W of power delivery. It should result in leaving the MagFlow Pro cooler to the touch after a long charging session.

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In addition to charging devices wirelessly, the power bank has a built-in USB-C cable lanyard and a USB-C port that can both charge devices at up to 45W, but that’s also the maximum output of the MagFlow Pro, so connecting multiple devices will reduce charging rates.

Circular’s new smart rings add contactless payments and vibrating alerts

2026-09-03T10:19:44-04:00

Circular announced its new Ring 3 Series today as a follow-up to the Ring 2 that debuted at CES 2025 with upgraded sensors and FDA-cleared atrial fibrillation detection. The new Ring 3 collection consists of both a Pro model that carries forward those same health-tracking features, and a smaller Slim option that offers more limited stats tracking. But both versions of the new Ring 3 feature vibrating alerts for alarms, medication reminders, and guided breathing exercises, and an integrated NFC chip for making contactless payments without having to reach for your phone or wallet.

The Ring 3 Pro has a slimmer design than its predecessor and uses titanium on both the inner and outer structures of the smart ring for improved durability. Finishes still include gold, rose gold, silver, and black. Battery life has been boosted from seven to up to 12 days despite the use of a smaller capacity battery, while a wireless charging case can top it off five to six times before you need to find an outlet.

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The Ring 3 Slim’s band is even slimmer, thinner, and lighter than the Pro model thanks to a smaller battery good for up to 10 days of use and a nonmetallic “biocompatible epoxy” used on the inside of the ring instead of titanium. It’s a more discreet and potentially more comfortable alternative. And while it still features the Pro model’s photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors for measuring heart rate and blood oxygen (SpO₂) levels, it’s missing the ECG sensor and AFib detection. Other health-tracking features include skin temperature, daily activities, sleep, and heart rate variability (HRV).

Pricing hasn’t been announced for either of the new models, but availability is expected in early 2027.

Dyson’s new straightener has liquid cooling pipes to reduce hair damage

2026-09-03T10:04:24-04:00

After expanding its health and beauty lineup earlier this week with a camera-equipped electric toothbrush, Dyson is also introducing two new hair care products this month. The $329 Corrale CoolShine straightener upgrades the original Corrale that launched in 2020 with active cooling technology designed to “reduce residual heat
exposure” so hair feels smoother, softer, and cooler to the touch after styling. Alongside it is the new $249 Dyson Airsmooth dryer brush designed for both drying and styling hair using a new anti-snag bristle technology developed by the company.

The Corrale CoolShine carries forward the same flexing heated copper plates that the original used to clamp down on hair and evenly apply heat at over 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Those precisely controlled heating elements are now joined by water-filled pipes that draw excess heat away from hair as it’s being pulled through the straightener. So in a single pass, hair is being heated, straightened, and then cooled back down to help reduce potential damage from being heated too long.

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The Dyson Airsmooth merges the same hair drying technology found in Dyson’s Supersonic hair dryers with a custom-designed brush attachment for creating a “polished natural blowout across all hair types.” The brush features both a teardrop-shaped design for creating volume and two types of bristles that use a looped structure, which collapses under tension to release strands and reduce snagging. Dyson claims the bristle design also improves scalp comfort during styling while the Airsmooth’s intelligent heat control system makes temperature adjustments 100 times each second to help reduce frizz and minimize the risk of heat damage.

Hohem’s tiny steadycam has a removable action cam

2026-09-02T17:55:11-04:00

Hohem is trying something new with its Eyepic handheld stabilized camera to differentiate it from existing offerings from companies like DJI and Insta360. At its core, the camera is functionally similar to devices like the Osmo Pocket 4 and Insta360 Luna Ultra with a rotating preview screen and a small camera module stabilized by a three-axis gimbal. But the Eyepic borrows an idea popularized by recent action cams by letting you detach the magnetic camera module and use it as a tiny standalone camera you can mount or wear.

The Eyepic captures 4K video at up to 60fps in a vertical or horizontal orientation that can be changed by rotating the 2.51-inch touchscreen display on its grip, which also includes a joystick for manually adjusting framing and a lever for changing the zoom level. Details on battery life, built-in storage, tracking capabilities, and pricing haven’t been shared yet.

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To capture more dynamic hands-free footage, the Eyepic camera can be used on its own clipped to clothing, worn using an included lanyard, or magnetically attached to compatible surfaces. The tiny action cam lacks a screen of its own but streams a live 1080p preview to the Eyepic’s touchscreen that can be used to preview framing or remotely adjust settings up to 32 feet away. The grip and gimbal aren’t water-friendly, but the action cam module is completely waterproof to a depth of just over 32 feet.

Belkin’s first trackers come ready to attach to your gear.

2026-09-02T11:38:04-04:00

Belkin’s SureFind Loop Cable Tag tracker includes a removable USB-C charging cable. | Image: Belkin

After selling accessories for attaching Apple’s AirTags to everything from keys to backpacks, Belkin is introducing its own trackers that work with either Apple’s Find My or Google’s Find Hub tracking networks. In addition to compatibility with Android and iOS, what differentiates these trackers from AirTags and Google’s recently announced Pixel Tag is that you don’t need to buy any additional accessories, cases, or hardware to attach them to items. They come with lanyards or key rings already integrated into their designs.

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The cheapest and simplest option is the $14.99 Belkin SureFind Spot that comes tethered to a metal key ring, but for $24.99 the SureFind Loop Cable Tag comes with extra functionality in the form of a secure carry loop that doubles as a short USB-C to USB-C charging cable. Both are expected to be available sometime this month.

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To keep tabs on your wallet without adding a lot of extra bulk the $26.99 SureFind Card is a credit card–sized alternative that comes with an IP68 rating. It can survive a “prolonged submersion in water” according to Belkin, but since Bluetooth doesn’t work under water you’ll have to rely on the tracker’s last known location to find it.

Belkin’s most expensive tracker is its $39.99 SureFind Wallet Stand that attaches to mobile devices with magnets, functions as a fold-out stand, and protects your payment cards from wireless snooping by blocking RFID signals. While the SureFind Card is launching this month, you’ll have to wait until October for the Wallet Stand to become available.

Belkin introduces its first longer-lasting semi-solid-state power banks

2026-09-03T04:11:14-04:00

Belkin is joining companies like BMX, Kuxiu, and Zens with the launch of its first power banks featuring semi-solid-state battery technology. The company claims the new accessories have been “engineered to last up to 3x longer than other power banks” with the addition of a “gel-like layer” alongside the liquid electrolyte typically found in lithium-ion batteries.

Other advantages of what Belkin is calling its BoostSolid Cell technology include a reduced risk of overheating that could cause swelling or fires and consistent power delivery across a wider temperature range. They’re more expensive than power banks with comparable specs, but a longer functional lifespan should outweigh the premium pricing.

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The UltraCharge Pro Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5K Qi2 15W with BoostSolid Cell is the smaller and cheaper option of Belkin’s two new power banks at $69.99. The company claims it’s 40 percent slimmer than other 5,000mAh power banks and is designed to magnetically hang on the back of compatible mobile devices and wirelessly deliver up to 15W of power. A USB-C charging port can also be used to power other devices at up to 22.5W, but charging two devices simultaneously drops the output to just 5W wirelessly and 12W with a USB-C cable.

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The larger UltraCharge Pro Power Bank 10K 60W with BoostSolid Cell and Display offers twice the capacity with a 10,000mAh battery for an extra $20. The $89.99 power bank is also slimmer than competing options with similar capacities thanks to the increased energy density of its semi-solid-state battery tech. Power output maxes out at up to 60W when charging a single device over USB-C, but that drops when up to three devices are connected and charging using a pair of USB-C ports and a single USB-A port. And because putting screens on batteries is now en vogue, this one has a display showing charge level, power output, and the internal temperature.

Anker’s new printer works directly on fabrics

2026-09-02T10:34:46-04:00

After introducing a consumer-friendly UV printer last year capable of printing designs directly on materials like wood, metal, glass, and acrylic, Anker’s eufyMake brand is introducing a new machine that can print directly on fabrics. With an expected launch sometime in the spring of 2027, Anker hasn’t yet revealed an official name for the new machine, but its “personal fabric printer” will offer multiple ways to put photos or custom designs onto T-shirts, jeans, bags, and hats.

The machine will be capable of both direct-to-garment printing where images are applied directly to soft, breathable fabrics, and direct-to-film printing where designs are first created on a film and then transferred to a wider variety of fabrics using a heat press.

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Anker’s personal fabric printer can apply both techniques on a single garment (although not at the same time) and can accurately reproduce colors on both light and dark fabrics. The company hasn’t revealed many details about the printer’s features and is not yet ready to talk pricing, but Anker claims the machine’s direct-to-garment capabilities will also work on embroidered designs. So instead of having to invest in an expensive multicolor embroidery machine to create colorful stitched designs, Anker’s machine can be paired with a cheaper single-color embroiderer and used to apply colors to the stitches afterwards.