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IFA 2025: the biggest tech and gadget announcements

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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Welcome to the construction zone.

Press day at IFA involves dodging speeding forklifts and navigating around ladders and construction boxes as we try and get a sneak peek at what the companies will be showing off as they set up their booths.

Here’s a few snaps from the smart home hall. Spot anything intriguing?

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