The best smart home devices for 2026
The best smart home devices for 2026 include smart speakers, locks, thermostats, cameras, lights, robot vacuums, streaming hubs, and more.
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Google brings its best AI music model Lyria 3.5 to the Gemini app
Google added Lyria 3.5, its most advanced AI music model, to the Gemini app, letting users generate full songs from text prompts or photos.
Quick Share AirDrop compatibility could soon arrive on the Pixel 7 and Pixel 8
Quick Share’s AirDrop compatibility appears to be reaching older Pixel hardware, including the Pixel 7, Pixel 8, and Pixel Tablet.
ESR unveils a new wireless charging pad with active cooling tech, two new cases, and a Corning glass screen protector
ESR unveiled six new products at IFA 2026, led by a fan-cooled charging pad, alongside new retractable chargers and cases.
Apple may finally let you link four HomePods into a room-filling surround sound system
Code found in audioOS 27 beta 8 suggests Apple is testing a four-HomePod surround sound system and a new Party Mode, though neither is official yet.
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AMD’s new workstation packs 576GB of GPU memory and enough horsepower for trillion-parameter AI models
AMD unveiled the Threadripper Halo Station at IFA 2026, a 96-core AI workstation with up to 576GB of GPU memory that rivals NVIDIA's DGX Station.
Silo Season 4 teaser promises an all-out war as the series heads to its final chapter
Apple TV confirmed Silo's fourth and final season premieres July 9, 2027, with a new teaser revealing its two timelines finally colliding.
Xbox brings its cloud gaming experience to TCL smart TVs
Xbox is partnering with TCL to bring the Xbox app to select smart TVs, allowing users to stream supported games through Xbox Cloud Gaming.
JMGO’s IRIS Series matches gaming monitors and TVs with true 4K resolution at buttery-smooth 120Hz
JMGO's new IRIS Series debuted at IFA 2026 as the world's first 4K@120Hz projector line, with pricing starting at $1,899 for early-bird pre-orders.
Baseus gives a noise-cancelling upgrade to Bowie MC2 earbuds and an iPhone-teasing makeover to charging gear
Baseus has unveiled new charging, audio and smart-security products at IFA 2026, including a Dark Cherry collection, MC2 NC earbuds and U2 Pro camera.
Bluetti’s new Pioneer 5000 is a cleaner, greener alternative to gas generators with serious muscle
Bluetti's Pioneer 5000 is a rugged, battery-powered e-generator built to replace gas generators on demanding jobsites, delivering 5kW of continuous power, quiet operation, and expandable capacity up to 35kWh.
Timekettle’s new W4 Plus AI earbuds want to be your personal interpreter everywhere
Timekettle unveiled the W4 Plus AI Interpreter Earbuds at IFA 2026, combining real-time conversation, call, and multimedia translation in one device.
ODYSS N1 wearable necklace uses AI to track eating behaviour automatically
ODYSS N1 is an AI-powered necklace that automatically detects eating behaviour and generates dietary insights without requiring users to manually log meals.
iRobot’s new Roomba concept uses a piggybacking sidekick to reach tight spaces
iRobot's experimental Roomba Duo takes a unique approach to floor cleaning by pairing a powerful wet-dry unit with a smaller companion that can squeeze into tight spaces.
Ecovacs’ robot vacuum will clean deeper, wash itself, and keep an eye on your privacy
Ecovacs’ new X12S OmniCyclone targets dust mites, stubborn stains and robot-vacuum maintenance with stronger suction and a self-cleaning system.
The IFA 2026 Publisher Award Winners Bring Fresh Ideas to Everyday Tech
The most interesting technology does not always reinvent everyday life, and IFA brings no shortage of futuristic ideas. Take a look at the Publisher Award winners finding smarter ways to move everyday tech forward.
Microsoft announces Project Zenith, a ready-to-code Windows 11 setup for developers
Microsoft has announced Project Zenith, a preconfigured Windows 11 experience meant for developer-class PCs with coding tools and developer-friendly settings already in place.
Another can of worms opens about AI agents going rogue and hacking stuff without OpenAI catching a whiff
OpenAI's AI agents reportedly formed their own secret clubhouse on a forgotten German wiki, where they shared answers, traded workarounds, and coordinated ways around sandbox restrictions for weeks before OpenAI caught on.
Withings brings AI-powered heart and lung checkups to your home with BeamO
Withings unveiled StethO Sense at IFA 2026, an AI feature that analyzes heart and lung sounds recorded through the BeamO device.
Motorola’s wide foldable just leaked, and it could fix the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s biggest problem
Leaked sketches give us our first real look at Motorola's upcoming wide foldable, and its camera design might solve the wobble problem that's been bugging Galaxy Z Fold 8 owners.
Apple could soon offer home security and monitoring service as it plans security camera foray
Apple is reportedly developing a home security and monitoring service to accompany its planned security camera, putting it in competition with Ring and Google.
How Birdfy is turning everyday backyards into a new window on nature
Birdfy makes everyday backyards the perfect spot for birdwatching
Govee’s new AI lighting lineup lets you build custom scenes with simple prompts
Govee has unveiled three new AI-enabled smart lighting products at IFA 2026, bringing automated light adjustments and customs scenes to indoor and outdoor spaces.
Hohem’s Eyepic solves a big problem for vloggers with a clever modular design
Hohem has unveiled the Eyepic, a modular vlogging gadget that combines a three-axis gimbal with a wearable 4K action camera, at IFA 2026 in Berlin.
Boya’s new AI notetaker gets the Neo treatment and a much lower price
Boya has introduced a smaller, more affordable AI notetaker that records conversations and turns them into searchable transcripts and summaries.
A 120-inch screen from 8 inches away? XGIMI just made it happen
XGIMI’s new AURA 3 Series can squeeze a massive 120-inch 4K picture into your living room without needing a projector hanging from the ceiling.
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