IFA 2026: Key announcements so far

Without doubt, IFA is one of Europe’s largest and most significant consumer electronics and home appliances trade shows – on a par with CES in Las Vegas (though perhaps not as glamorous). 

Held annually in Berlin, the massive convention which attracts around 200,000 visitors, brings together leading global tech brands, industry experts, retailers and international media to showcase the latest innovations in everything from home entertainment and smart appliances to cutting-edge mobile devices and artificial intelligence.

Here are just a few of the announcements so far.

Mind with Heart Robotics: The AnAn Panda Companion

Bringing a touch of affective computing and emotional intelligence to the Berlin floor, Mind with Heart Robotics unveiled its award-winning AnAn Panda Robot to the European market. Designed as a lifelike companion robot tailored for elderly support, emotional wellness and child development, AnAn features a full-body tactile sensing system that responds to human touch through gentle movements and responsive feedback.

Following its recognition as a CES Innovation Award Honoree, the company announced that AnAn is launching across Europe with retail pricing set between $1,000 and $1,500 (£750–£1,100 approx.). Alongside consumer availability backed by new distribution channels in Germany and Belgium, the company also introduced a B2B care-provider version featuring secure dashboards designed to track behavioural trends and interaction patterns.

ECOVACS Robotics: Expanding Smart Home Cleaning

Recently recognised by Forbes Asia as the “Global No. 1 Home Robotics Brand,” ECOVACS used its IFA presence to unveil a major wave of intelligent cleaning hardware spanning floor care and window maintenance.

• DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone (£1,199): Launching September 9, this flagship robot vacuum features a bagless PureCyclone 2.0 auto-empty station, a heavy-duty 27,000 Pa suction motor, the OZMO Roller 3.0 mopping system and AGENT YIKO 3.0 AI voice assistance.

• DEEBOT T90S PRO OMNI (£699): Launching September 24, it brings a 27cm continuous fresh-water mopping roller and up to 40,000 Pa suction power alongside a hygienic Giant-Wave self-washing station.

• DEEBOT T90 MAX PRO OMNI (£549): Available from September 9, this budget-friendly model brings 40,000 Pa BLAST suction and the 27cm OZMO Roller 3.0 into a slim 95mm profile capable of clearing 20mm thresholds.

• WINBOT W2S PRO OMNI (£529): Launching September 9, this advanced window-cleaning robot utilizes TruEdge 2.0 technology, three-nozzle wide spray, and WIN-SLAM 4.0 navigation for streak-free edge-to-edge cleaning.

Additionally, ECOVACS gave visitors a sneak peek at its 2027 product roadmap, showcasing the upcoming GOAT T-Series lawnmower with HoloScope 360 Dual-LiDAR navigation and the ULTRAMARINE L1 PRO pool-cleaning robot.

Hisense: UEFA EURO 2028 partnership and RGB MiniLED TVs

Chinese TV Maker Hisense has announced its official partnership renewal with UEFA for the upcoming UEFA EURO 2028 tournament, due to be hosted across the UK and Ireland.

At its IFA booth, Hisense highlighted how this sports partnership connects directly to its latest consumer hardware. The brand showcased its next-generation RGB MiniLED TV technology, which combines traditional MiniLED precision with RGB capabilities to deliver, what it claims, is natural colour accuracy and enhanced brightness designed to replicate the live-football stadium experience in the living room.

TCL: NXTPAPER Smartphones, AR Glasses, and Flagship MiniLEDs

TCL brought a diverse array of hardware to Berlin, spanning mobile devices, smart eyewear, and flagship home cinema displays.

• Smartphones & Tablets: The new P80 Series introduced the world’s first smartphones featuring NXTPAPER AMOLED technology (the P80 Ultra NXTPAPER and P80 Pro), merging vivid display contrast with anti-glare, blue-light-reducing properties. Meanwhile, the four-model TAB A1 Series offers 11-inch and 12.2-inch entertainment and productivity tablets.

• Smart Eyewear: TCL debuted the RayNeo iO Smart Glasses, integrating an AI assistant into a slim 0.6mm frame, alongside the RayNeo GT Max AR Glasses, which mark the world’s first Dolby Vision-certified augmented reality glasses.

• Flagship Televisions: TCL’s TV showcase was led by the X11L SQD-Mini LED TV, boasting 20,736 dimming zones and up to 10,000 nits of peak brightness. It was joined by the C8L (featuring integrated Bang & Olufsen audio) and the gaming-focused C7L with a 144Hz refresh rate.

Dreame Technology: Next-Generation Smart Living and Cleaning

Dreame used IFA 2026 to showcase a wide-ranging portfolio of smart home cleaning solutions and even new imaging tech

• Aqua20 Pro Ultra Roller X Complete (£1,299): Billed as a revolutionary steam robot vacuum, this flagship model features a 180°C core steam source and an extending roller mop. Utilising a four-step cleaning process, it heats water to loosen tough stains while offering 40,000Pa suction and advanced AI navigation via the AstroVision system.

• Dreame T Series Wet & Dry Vacuums (From £279 to £569): The five-model lineup ranges from the entry-level T12 Pro (£279) up to the premium T16 Pro Heat (£549) with 90°C hot-water cleaning, and the T16 Pro Steam (£569) featuring 200°C SaunaClean technology.

• Dreame LEAPTIC Cube (Starting from £349): Dreame’s entry into portable imaging, this lightweight 55.9g mini camera supports 8K video recording, 4K 120fps slow-motion, and AI-powered voice commands (“Hi, Moko”). It is waterproof up to 10 metres and offers up to 110 minutes of battery life.

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