IFA 2018: 8K TV, AI everything, and more trends we expect to see
Europe's biggest technology show is starting, and this is a year you will not want to miss. We've rounded up the trends and secrets you need to know ahead of IFA's official launch later this week. From 8K TVs to robot wearables, we've got it all right here.
Lenovo’s keyboard-less Yoga Book now comes with dual screens
At IFA, Lenovo introduced a refreshed Yoga Book. Like its predecessor, the new Yoga Book C930 is aimed at note-takers and artists with digital stylus support. This year, Lenovo went all-in with the dual-screen laptop, replacing the keyboard for a secondary E-ink display.
LG wants to keep your vino cool with new Signature series wine cellar
At IFA 2018, LG introduced a new wine cellar capable of storing 65 bottles of your favorite wine. The appliance comes equipped with a smart sensor that opens the door with the swipe of a foot. It's expected to become available for consumers in the coming months at a yet unknown price.
How LG built its Signature appliances to solve problems you didn’t know you had
Ever look at your appliance and marvel over how manufacturers thought of including a certain feature or look? We got a behind-the-scenes look at LG Appliances in South Korea, where we learned about how LG’s Signature line was created. The ideas didn’t come from engineers, but from people like you.
Hands-on with Bang & Olufsen’s sleek, smart Beosound speakers with Google Assistant
Bang & Olufsen's 360-degree Beosound speakers have garnered much acclaim for their cool design and excellent sound. Today, they got a bit smarter, with the company announcing added integration with Google Assistant, making them an interesting ultra-premium smart speaker.
The redeemer: Why the Gear S2 is the best Samsung product in years
Beautiful, functional, and even better than the Apple Watch, Samsung’s Gear S2 is a damn fine watch -- and a real flash of genius.
Digital Trends Top Tech of IFA 2015 Award Winners
Tech companies from around the world brought their best to Berlin for IFA 2015, but these winners in 10 different categories truly exemplify the finest the show had to offer.
The TomTom Spark GPS Fitness Watch lets you listen to your music without your phone
Now you leave your phone at home the next time you go for a job. The new TomTom Spark GPS Fitness Watch can store up to 500 songs for your listening pleasure.
Gamers win, PCs pack more pixels, and 2-in-1s flounder at IFA 2015
PCs didn't break new ground at IFA 2015, but in fact reinforced the computer's traditional role. That's not a bad thing
If you’ve got $700 to spend, you can now buy the rose gold plated Huawei Watch
The Huawei Watch is a very attractive Android Wear smartwatch with a round face. Here's everything you need to know about the device.
Urban Ears Plattan ADV improve on an already wildly popular headphone
After five years of remaining largely unchanged, the popular Urban Ears Plattan have gotten a facelift. Announced at IFA 2014 are the Plattan ADV.
Hands on with Polk and Definitive Technology’s wireless multi-room speakers
We went hands and ears on with Polk and Definitive Technology's new wireless multi-room audio systems at IFA 2014.
Hands on with the Lenovo Vibe Z2 — China only (for now, anyway)
Lenovo is still holding back releasing its smartphones outside of China, but we're getting more impatient for the situation to change than ever, having spent some time with the cool new Vibe Z2 during IFA 2014.
Crystal Acoustics’ Cuby 7 bounces sound off the walls for 3D effect
Crystal Acoustics isn't a big name in the US, but from what we heard in its booth at IFA 2014 today, perhaps it should be.
Sony’s Xperia Z3 is a wonderful Android phone, but it gives us deja vu
The Xperia Z2 may only be a few months old, but Sony has updated it anyway, announcing the Xperia Z3 at the IFA tech show. Sony has decided to refine and polish the already great Z2, instead of adding a wealth of new features.
Flexson’s VinylPlay turntable makes streaming records to Sonos speakers easy
It's not a revolutionary piece of hardware, but Flexson's suggestion that you use its VinylPlay turntable to stream to Sonos speakers is a good one.
Harman Kardon’s Omni wireless speakers make multi-room audio simple
We went ears on with Harman Kardon's new wireless multi-room speaker system, and were impressed by its simple operation.
Samsung’s massive bending 4K TV hugs your face by flexing from flat to curved
Samsung likes to cause a stir, and it's doing so in style this year at IFA 2014 with two incredible TVs.
Hands on: After 16 years in the making, Dyson’s 360 Eye is ready to clean house
Check out our hands-on video to see this incredible robot in action and find out when you can get one, and how much you'll have to fork over for it.
Technics musters its mojo again for a $53,000 digital audio system, and we tried it
After over four years out of business, Technics comes back in the form of a seriously high-end system aimed squarely at old-school audiophiles.
Sony throws a curve at its already eye-catching 4K TVs
Sony couldn't resist the call of the curve. The company is showcasing a new curved 4K TV series, currently limited the European market.
Up close with LG’s Music Flow wireless multi-room speaker system
LG's Music Flow wireless multi-room speakers are far better looking in person than expected. Take a close look in our video shot at IFA 2014.
LG’s 65-inch 4K OLED TV will be first to hit the U.S. market
LG disclosed pricing and availability of its 65-inch curved 4K OLED television, which will be the first of its kind to hit store shelves in mere weeks.
Forget 4K, LG’s 98-inch 8K TV is the window into the future we’ve been waiting for
If you're just getting your head wrapped around 4K televisions, then LG's monstrous 98-inch 8K TV will seriously warp your brain.
Hands on: Samsung’s dramatically different Galaxy Edge spills over with potential
Samsung's Note Edge stands out due to its 5.6-inch screen cascading over the right-hand side of the device. The curved section works independently of the main screen, and serves up handy snippets of information and news. We think it's one of the most unusual, and most interesting devices to come from the company yet.
Hands on: Samsung’s phone-free Gear S still struggles with size, style
Samsung's new Gear S smartwatch looks like a futuristic bangle, but has the full functionality of a smartphone.
Sony challenges Neil Young’s Pono with a high-res Walkman, headphones (Video added)
Sony shows off its new hi-res Pono-killer the A17 portable audio player, along with new hi-res headphones, and several new Bluetooth headsets.
Turn your Note 4 tablet into an Oculus Rift with Samsung’s new Gear VR
Samsung reveals the Gear VR, a virtual reality headset powered by the Galaxy Note 4 and developed in a partnership with Oculus VR.
Sony adds bite-sized Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact to the mix at IFA 2014
Sony added an 8-inch tablet to round out its IFA offerings. The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact features many of the same specs as the new Z3 smartphones.
Acer bends over backwards at IFA with the flexible R 13 and R 14 convertibles
Acer has revealed a pair of new convertibles, the R 13 and R 14, at IFA 2014. While the systems have similar names they target very different consumers.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 up for preorder September 19, in stores October 17 (updated)
During Samsung's Unpacked 2014 Episode 2 press conference, the company officially announced the Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge, which shakes things up a bit with a curved, wrap-around display.
Sony’s ‘lens-style’ cameras for smartphones are real, weird, and … awesome?
Sony's Cyber-shot QX100 and QX10 'lens-style' cameras for smartphones are official.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2 hands-on review: a sleek redo
Lenovo has taken notes from its old foldable PC in order to bring upgrades to the larger and more powerful ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2 at the same price.
Huawei’s Nova 10 smartphones offer a freakishly huge selfie camera
Huawei's latest Nova 10 series mid-rangers offer a 60MP selfie camera capable of 4K video capture and up to 100W fast charging, but no 5G connectivity.
The best tech of IFA 2022: AR glasses, killer gaming monitors, and more
IFA 2022 may have been a smaller show this year, but some exciting new tech was still able to take the spotlight.
The Xperia 5 IV shows Sony isn’t done making small phones
Sony isn't getting out of the compact phone game with its new Xperia 5 IV. At $1,000, it'll set you back quite a bit of money.
Lenovo’s IdeaPad 5i is the first Chromebook with a 120Hz refresh rate
Lenovo updated its ChromeOS lineup with a new Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Chromebook and ThinkCentre Chromebox M60q, both featuring 12th Gen Intel chips and Wi-Fi 6E.
Lenovo Glasses T1 hands-on review: virtual screens for your phone or PC
The Lenovo Glasses T1 is an interesting heads-up AR display that can bring what's happening on your computer or phone right up into your face.