IFA 2026: Gadgets that could change how you use tech at home

 Smarter Mowing

Mammotion’s LUBA 4 AWD is designed to tackle one of the most frustrating jobs for robot mowers: the edges. Its navigation combines lidar, four cameras and NetRTK, while an edge-cutting attachment can trim close to walls, fences and garden beds.

Home Intelligence

Anker’s MindBase wants to become the brain of a smart home rather than another gadget on the network. Its removable AI Core delivers 26 TOPS of computing power, while local storage can expand up to 48TB, keeping automation and footage closer to home.

Solar Surveillance

The Blurams F20C is taking outdoor security cameras in a different direction, combining a 12,000mAh battery with a detachable 5W solar panel. It records in 4K, offers colour night vision and stores footage locally, while avoiding a monthly subscription.

Handheld Twist

Acer’s Project DualPlay Mini looks like an ordinary 8-inch gaming handheld until its screen flips to reveal a backlit keyboard. The concept could turn one device from a controller-based gaming machine into a tiny laptop, although Acer has not confirmed a launch.

Phoneless Control

Homey Portal is taking aim at one of the biggest annoyances of smart homes: reaching for your phone every time you want to change something. Its 2.8-inch touchscreen and physical control ring let users operate lights, music, heating and other devices room by room.