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IFA 2026

Europe’s biggest consumer technology trade show, IFA, is taking place from September 4–8, 2026. Companies from around the world will pack into Berlin’s massive Messe exhibition center to show off their wares. IFA sees a host of announcements across audio, TV, wearable, smartphone, and smart home brands, along with some of Europe’s biggest home appliance manufacturers. This year robotics and AI will likely be making a big splash at the German trade show.

LG’s new G8X ThinQ bets that two screens are better than a foldable oneLG’s new G8X ThinQ bets that two screens are better than a foldable one
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Jabra’s Elite 75t earbuds boost battery life and make the long-awaited switch to USB-CJabra’s Elite 75t earbuds boost battery life and make the long-awaited switch to USB-C
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The Motorola One Zoom offers four cameras at an affordable $450 priceThe Motorola One Zoom offers four cameras at an affordable $450 price
Lenovo embraces Google Assistant with new Smart Display 7 and convertible tabletsLenovo embraces Google Assistant with new Smart Display 7 and convertible tablets
Google Assistant’s Ambient Mode turns Android devices into smart displaysGoogle Assistant’s Ambient Mode turns Android devices into smart displays
New Nokia 6.2 and 7.2 phones revamp HMD’s midrange lineupNew Nokia 6.2 and 7.2 phones revamp HMD’s midrange lineup
Nokia’s iconic 2720 flip phone is the latest model to be resurrected by HMDNokia’s iconic 2720 flip phone is the latest model to be resurrected by HMD
As the world embraces true wireless, Sony isn’t leaving neckband headphones behindAs the world embraces true wireless, Sony isn’t leaving neckband headphones behind
How Samsung fixed the Galaxy FoldHow Samsung fixed the Galaxy Fold
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Sony goes super colorful for its latest truly wireless earbudsSony goes super colorful for its latest truly wireless earbuds
TCL gets serious about making a name for itself in phones with the new PlexTCL gets serious about making a name for itself in phones with the new Plex
The Xperia 5 is Sony’s return to compact phonesThe Xperia 5 is Sony’s return to compact phones
Amazon, Roku, and the battle for your TVAmazon, Roku, and the battle for your TV
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Garmin’s new Venu sports watch with OLED display prioritizes gyms over trailsGarmin’s new Venu sports watch with OLED display prioritizes gyms over trails
These Marvel x Garmin GPS watches for adults are somehow not terribleThese Marvel x Garmin GPS watches for adults are somehow not terrible
Sennheiser’s Momentum Wireless review: feature-packed, if not a sonic standout

A retro-inspired design packed with features

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Puma’s first Wear OS smartwatch debuts in November for $275Puma’s first Wear OS smartwatch debuts in November for $275
Philips Hue gets Edison-style light bulbs, a smart plug, and updated Hue Go lampPhilips Hue gets Edison-style light bulbs, a smart plug, and updated Hue Go lamp
Samsung’s new Exynos 980 processor has a 5G modem built inSamsung’s new Exynos 980 processor has a 5G modem built in
Anker is putting Fire TV in a soundbar for the first timeAnker is putting Fire TV in a soundbar for the first time
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Amazon announces new Fire TV Cube with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and ‘Local Voice Control’Amazon announces new Fire TV Cube with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and ‘Local Voice Control’
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Amazon reportedly has ‘more than 20’ Fire TV devices coming, including an OLED TVAmazon reportedly has ‘more than 20’ Fire TV devices coming, including an OLED TV
August arrives in Europe via accessory module for Yale’s smart locksAugust arrives in Europe via accessory module for Yale’s smart locks
Asus takes on Apple’s Pro Display with its new ProArt monitorAsus takes on Apple’s Pro Display with its new ProArt monitor
Asus beats Acer to the ‘world’s lightest 14-inch laptop’ crownAsus beats Acer to the ‘world’s lightest 14-inch laptop’ crown
Roku expands its speaker lineup with new Smart Soundbar and Wireless SubwooferRoku expands its speaker lineup with new Smart Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer
Acer’s $14,000 Predator Thronos Air gaming chair is ready to take over your living roomAcer’s $14,000 Predator Thronos Air gaming chair is ready to take over your living room
Acer’s laptops for creators updated with latest Quadro graphics cardsAcer’s laptops for creators updated with latest Quadro graphics cards
Audio-Technica takes its second swing at true wireless earbudsAudio-Technica takes its second swing at true wireless earbuds
Razer’s new Blade Stealth has strong gaming performance in a thin frameRazer’s new Blade Stealth has strong gaming performance in a thin frame
Nubia’s wearable smartphone is a preview of our flexible OLED futureNubia’s wearable smartphone is a preview of our flexible OLED future
IFA 2018: all the biggest news from Europe’s grand tech showcaseIFA 2018: all the biggest news from Europe’s grand tech showcase
Sony adds 4K to a pair of compact cameras with super-long zoomSony adds 4K to a pair of compact cameras with super-long zoom
Huawei adds new colors to the P20 Pro plus leather back options for ChinaHuawei adds new colors to the P20 Pro plus leather back options for China
Beyerdynamic’s new earphones are designed to lie comfortably flat in your earsBeyerdynamic’s new earphones are designed to lie comfortably flat in your ears
Laptop bezels are dead, and IFA killed themLaptop bezels are dead, and IFA killed them
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The Motorola One is a slick budget iPhone X cloneThe Motorola One is a slick budget iPhone X clone
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Huawei promises its Kirin 980 processor will destroy the Snapdragon 845Huawei promises its Kirin 980 processor will destroy the Snapdragon 845
Huawei’s AI Cube is a 4G router and Alexa speaker, not a cubeHuawei’s AI Cube is a 4G router and Alexa speaker, not a cube
Beyerdynamic’s new wireless headphones put the LED lights where they belong: on the insideBeyerdynamic’s new wireless headphones put the LED lights where they belong: on the inside

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