IFA 2026 ‘Best in Show’ awards: our 25 favorite reveals at the Berlin tech expo, from somersaulting robots to modular solar batteries for renters
 IFA 2026 ‘Best in Show’ awards: our 25 favorite reveals at the Berlin tech expo, from somersaulting robots to modular solar batteries for renters

Our 15 favorite innovations from the enormous IFA 2026 tech exhibition

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DJI’s second-gen Romo robot vacuum looks like the lovechild of an HR Giger drawing and an iMac G3 — and boasts some robust new privacy measures following the first-gen model’s hacking embarrassment
 DJI’s second-gen Romo robot vacuum looks like the lovechild of an HR Giger drawing and an iMac G3 — and boasts some robust new privacy measures following the first-gen model’s hacking embarrassment

The Romo 2’s uses DJI’s drone expertise to deliver precise navigation.

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Govee takes on Philips with smart ceiling light looks just like a skylight, and shifts colors depending on the time, weather — and even your mood
 Govee takes on Philips with smart ceiling light looks just like a skylight, and shifts colors depending on the time, weather — and even your mood

Philips wowed us with its realistic skylight earlier this year, but how does Govee’s version compare?

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I just saw a lawnbot with a mechanical arm that reaches out to hand-trim your edges — and it was mesmerizing
 I just saw a lawnbot with a mechanical arm that reaches out to hand-trim your edges — and it was mesmerizing

Segway Navimow’s new robot lawn mower has an ultra-clever approach to edges.

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‘It’ll light up your home like a bowling alley’ — Dyson’s new Nurovi robot vacuum has a UV light to show up invisible spills, and I’m not sure I’m ready to see what’s on my floors
 ‘It’ll light up your home like a bowling alley’ — Dyson’s new Nurovi robot vacuum has a UV light to show up invisible spills, and I’m not sure I’m ready to see what’s on my floors

This UV bot is part of Dyson’s new fleet of robot vacuums — could they finally restore the brand’s robovac reputation?

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‘You can really unleash a lot of creativity’: Philips Hue founder George Yianni explains why its AI upgrades will be genuinely useful and ‘a bit of a game changer’
 ‘You can really unleash a lot of creativity’: Philips Hue founder George Yianni explains why its AI upgrades will be genuinely useful and ‘a bit of a game changer’

The brand’s founder and CTO explains why artificial intelligence and home lighting are a perfect fit, and what he’s most excited about next.

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Shark’s latest vacuum is three cleaners in one, and adjusts itself to suit your home
 Shark’s latest vacuum is three cleaners in one, and adjusts itself to suit your home

The Shark PowerDetect Transformer is a three-in-one: an upright, a stick and a handheld vacuum

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If your old Chromecast and Google Home devices are having setup issues, you’re not alone — thankfully, Google’s latest update has fixed this

Google has finally fixed the annoying setup issue for the first-gen Chromecast, so your device isn’t being bricked just yet.

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California lawmakers approve plug-in solar bill— as authorities promise potential savings of up to $450 a year
 California lawmakers approve plug-in solar bill— as authorities promise potential savings of up to $450 a year

California is the latest state in the US to approve the use of plug-in solar kits for residents to use at home.

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No HDMI needed — Philips Hue’s new camera-based Screen Sync system works with any source, including your TV’s native streaming apps
 No HDMI needed — Philips Hue’s new camera-based Screen Sync system works with any source, including your TV’s native streaming apps

Philips Hue Play Screen Sync lets you synchronize your smart lights with content from any source, including your smart TV’s native streaming apps.

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