The 5 coolest things we found at IFA 2026
From an AI smart home brain to a handheld that flips into a laptop.
1. The Blurams F20C HelioCam Pro is a security camera that aims to eliminate the hassle of cabling and monthly fees. It features a 12,000mAh battery, a detachable 5W solar panel, and IP66 waterproof rating for year-round outdoor use. The camera uses dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and shoots 4K Ultra HD footage with full-color night vision, two-way audio, and 355 degrees of pan.
Continuous recording mode, called AOV (always-on video), draws less power than conventional continuous recording, and AI detection for people, vehicles, and pets runs on the camera itself. Footage is stored locally on a microSD card up to 256GB, and Blurams offers a free lifetime cloud plan for event playback.
2. Mammotion's LUBA 4 AWD series of robot mowers aims to provide smarter cutting and smarter movement around a lawn. The range includes the 3000F, 6000F, and 12000F models, which differ in cutting deck sizes, from 17 inches to 21 inches and a 25 to 100mm to 25 to 85mm cutting height range. The Tri-Fusion navigation system combines 360-degree lidar, four-camera array, and NetRTK positioning for centimeter-level precision, regardless of dense tree canopies or low light.
The LUBA 4 AWD can travel in both directions and steer its front wheels independently, with cutting speeds up to 80%. It also features an edge-cutting attachment to trim flush against walls, fences, and garden beds.
3. Anker unveiled the MindBase at IFA 2026, a hub designed to unify various smart home devices under one system. This on-device language model runs on a removable AI Core compute card rated at 26 TOPS, handling video analysis and automation logic locally, with 64GB of internal flash and up to 48TB of expandable local storage. MindBase works as a standalone Matter 1.5 hub, compatible with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Home Assistant.
It can handle up to 16 wireless cameras plus four over PoE with an external switch. However, Anker has not announced pricing or a release date for the MindBase hub.
4. Acer showcased the Project DualPlay Mini, a concept 8-inch gaming handheld with a twist. The device features a backlit keyboard underneath the display, allowing for flexible gaming options between keyboard and mouse, controller-friendly titles, or using it as a small productivity machine with an external display. The handheld is Intel-powered, likely featuring Intel Arc G3 Extreme graphics, and includes dual-fan cooling with metal AeroBlade fans.
Acer has not given out full specs but confirmed the hardware's cooling system and the 50th-anniversary Morse code symbol on the back. The Project DualPlay Mini is currently a concept device with no confirmed shipping plans.
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