IFA Berlin, short for Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin, is one of the world’s leading trade shows for consumer electronics and home appliances. Typically held annually at the Messe Berlin exhibition grounds in Berlin, Germany, this event acts as a vibrant melting pot where technology brands, industry experts, and consumers converge to experience and discuss the latest advancements in consumer technology. From flagship smartphones to smart home ecosystems, and from cutting-edge audio-visual gear to the latest in computer networking—IFA covers a broad spectrum.
What sets IFA apart is its timing. Scheduled usually around late summer or early autumn, it allows companies to showcase their latest innovations just ahead of the crucial holiday season, making it a strategic launchpad for new products. With a lineage dating back to 1924, IFA has established itself not only as a platform for product releases but also as an arena for panel discussions, keynotes, and networking events that shape the industry’s future.
One can’t help but marvel at the sheer variety of tech on display. It’s like walking into a crystal ball that gives you a glimpse of the tech landscape for the coming year. If you’re looking for a comprehensive, data-driven perspective on where consumer technology is headed, IFA Berlin is the event to watch.
Philips Hue is expected to announce their new security system, Hue Secure, at the start of IFA this week, with the announcement due on Thursday 31st of August. There have already been numerous leaks about the system, so we know roughly what to expect. It is also worth noting that Signify, who own Philips Hue,…
At IFA 2023, AVM FRITZ! will be presenting a range of new products that are expected to launch in the coming months. FRITZ!Box 5690 Pro: A Pinnacle of Flexibility for Fibre Optic and DSL Connections The transition from DSL to fibre optic is more imminent than ever, and FRITZ! is not holding back. Enter the FRITZ!Box…
Multiple leaks have occurred in recent weeks for the Garmin Venu 3, and a launch is expected imminently. IFA 2023 Announcement – Likely Thursday 31st of August It is no coincidence that IFA 2023 officially starts on the 1st of September, but you usually get a lot of press announcements the day before on the…
I love my Jackery Explorer 1000, but just like electric cars, it would seem the trend of portable power stations is starting to shift towards using Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4). Bluetti has multiple LiFePO4 portable power stations, including the relatively affordable EB70 priced at around £699. Recently Anker launched the 757 PowerHouse using LiFePO4, which…
Huawei may not have the presence in the western consumer market that they once did, but they still churn out some amazing and often innovative hardware. At IFA, they have launched several new products, with the Watch D being the most interesting. Huawei Watch D with wrist-type ECG and blood pressure monitoring device Launched on…
As part of the Honor IFA keynote, where the new Honor 70 was announced globally, they announced a new partnership with two AR artists to creatively reimagine an iconic landmark located in Hamburg’s Speicherstadt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The immersive AR experience will be available for all smartphone users to check out via the…
I have been a fan of smart scales for years, I found my Fitbit Scales, then Nokia (now Withings) scales were a significant help with my losing weight, allowing me to track the trend of declining weight compared to stressing about individual weigh-ins. Withings appear to be the only company attempting to expand the functionality…
A few days ago, I was mostly unimpressed with the Fitbit Sense 2 announcement, with very little difference between the previous generation and some of the new features not even available at launch. Yesterday, Garmin announced the new Venu Sq 2, and this launch is entirely different. Garmin has made massive improvements since the original…
It is easy to spend thousands on a large OLED TV, but if you are not obsessed with having the darkest blacks possible or fancy Dolby Vision HDR, then you can pick up some amazing buys at the lower end of the spectrum. I have never heard of the German TV brand METZ, before, but…
It has been ten years since Philips Hue launched its first smart bulb, and they have been the best smart lighting solution ever since. Today, at IFA 2022, they have announced new products in their ever-expanding smart lighting product range. Philips Hue Play gradient lightstrip for PC – Synchonisable RGB lighting for gaming If anything,…
As a market leader in the global portable power station market, BLUETTI will officially unveil its brand new model AC500 at 3:00 PM, Sep. 1st GMT. Being a successor of the AC300 solar generator, AC500 is also 100% modular without any built-in batteries. So the B300 will also be launched as an expansion battery pack….
I am a big fan of smart home heating, I reviewed the original Tado when it was launched, and I have been using Genius Hub in my home the past few years. Tado, or tado° if we want to use their Sunday name, has consistently upgraded both their hardware and software features consistently making them…