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  • A growing number of mergers, acquisitions and partnerships are centred around 3D and 4D technology, a market which could grow exponentially over the course of the next decade. A recent study from tech ...
  • The global OEM insulation market is one that is expected to grow steadily over the course of the next decade, according to a new study published by Precedence Research. The research predicts that the ...
  • A study conducted by Cognitive Market Research suggests that the global memory device market will have a compound annual growth rate of 16.2% from 2023 to 2030, but what are the drivers of this expand ...
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to revolutionise consumer robotics as robots become more capable of processing data, making decisions and interacting with humans says Forbes Bhavya Gohil, CEO of t ...
  • VividQ, a UK-based specialist in holographic display technology for AR gaming, and Dispelix, the world’s leading waveguide designer and manufacturer, have announced a breakthrough in 3D waveguide tech ...
  • Deloitte forecasts marketers will experience tech breakthroughs, increased consumer focus on sustainability and more in 2023 according to its annual report. Tech breakthroughs are on the horizon for m ...
  • US engineers are developing a smart walking stick for blind and visually impaired people using advances in artificial intelligence. The smart walking stick could help blind people navigate tasks from ...
  • Information and speculation about future smartphones has been revealed, with the next generation from Samsung and OnePlus set to drop as early as February The future smartphones of 2023 are on the hor ...
  • The household appliances market size will grow reach over a trillion euros ($1.096 trillion) by the year 2030, according to a study by Precedence Research. But what are the key drivers for this market ...
  • The global pandemic was a driver of growth within the European consumer electronics market. A new report published by RetailX predicts which factors will influence the industry at large moving forward ...
  • The digital fitness and well-being devices segment is forecast to reach US $68.01 bn in 2023. Revenue is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2023 to 2027) of 9.88%, resulting in a projected m ...
  • A new survey of 6,000 homeowners and renters from across the globe, commissioned by leading appliance brand, Beko, has revealed that nearly 9 in 10 (89%) respondents globally ignore what’s best when i ...
  • The shareholders of gfu Consumer & Home Electronics GmbH, organiser of IFA, have elected a new supervisory board including representatives from BSH, Miele and Panasonic. IFA organiser gfu has announce ...
  • Global market research company Euromonitor International released its landmark “Top 10 Global Consumer Trends 2023” report on Monday. Euromonitor’s annual report aims to help organisations stay ahead ...
  • The Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA) has announced a new specification for “better interoperability across connected homes”. The Home Connectivity Alliance, a member-driven organisation featuring Sams ...
  • Energy-efficient household appliances and smart gadgets that contribute to saving power will become must-have items in the new year as utility bills continue to soar, says Techradar. Against a backdro ...
  • Exploring a new way to teach robots, researchers have found that human-language descriptions can accelerate the learning of a simulated robotic arm lifting and using a variety of teaching tools. The b ...
  • Scientists are developing artificial intelligence and talking robots to help detect urinary tract infections in vulnerable people at an earlier stage. Specialist AI and robots are being developed as p ...
  • Healthcare technology firm MAPay announced it will create the first 100 million NFTs (non-fungible token) for digital health data on the blockchain. MAPay has partnered with the Ministry of Public Hea ...
  • New research has indicated that the global market size for artificial intelligence software is predicted to reach over a trillion dollars by 2032. But what are the key drivers for this fast-rising ind ...
  • A new report has revealed that rise in demand for online video games has helped drive the digital media production software market, with Allied Market Research estimating that the sector will be worth ...
  • Guidehouse Insights has published a detailed report, Market Data: Smart Home IOT, which examines the future of the smart home market. With markets starting to return to pre-Covid-19 stability, smart h ...
  • Wireless headphones continue to be in high demand, according to the latest figures from gfu Consumer & Home Electronics. A total of almost eight million wireless headphones were sold in Germany betwee ...
  • In January 2022, the IFA Newsroom reported the Matter connectivity standard had gained approval from over 200 companies. The communication protocol for smart homes, which serves as a universal connect ...
  • Global technology market analyst IDTechEx has released a new report forecasting trends in the smartwatch and digital fitness market, including new hearable devices which might offer greater potential ...
  • Luxury appliance brand Fisher & Paykel is predicting that so-called ‘slow living’ will dominate appliance trends in 2023 and beyond, in a recent forecast carried out by the brand. Slow living is the e ...
  • The market for home electronics products (HE), represented in the HEMIX, Home Electronics Market Index, has remained stable during the first three quarters of 2022, compared to the same period last ye ...
  • gfu and Clarion Events reach agreement with Messe Berlin for IFA to remain at the Berlin exhibition grounds The three parties have reached an agreement: the world’s most important trade show for consu ...
  • The rapid adoption of internet of things (IOT) technology is driving growth within the small household appliances sector, according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. The report states that ...
  • A new report from McKinsey has put a spotlight on what trends are “reshaping the future of IT and business”. The report explains that businesses should make “four fundamental shifts” in order to keep ...
  • Research published by the American Heart Association has found that wearers of fitness bands, trackers and smart watches are generally the group which needs them least. Presented at the American Heart ...
  • A new report from AppsFlyer, Connected TV Trends 2022-23, Advertiser and Viewer Perceptions, has outlined the increasing popularity of connected TV advertising as a dynamic business strategy. The grow ...
  • A study from the Consumer Technology Association has found that immersive and accessible experiences are driving the gaming market in the USA. The research reveals that the US-based gaming population ...
  • 2022 has seen strong growth for global cellular IoT module outsourced manufacturing. Reports suggests global cellular IoT module outsourced manufacturing was responsible for 52.4% of the total Interne ...
  • The smart connected cooking appliances market is expected to rise by $10.67 billion (€10.67bn) between 2021 and 2026, with growth accelerating at a CAGR of 22.26%, according to Technavio’s latest figu ...
  • Data provided by the Camera and Imaging Products Association along with positive sales figures for Canon and Nikon, show that camera sales, especially for mirrorless models, are on the rise. The first ...
  • The global smart home security brand EZVIZ has announced its theme “Reliably Simple, Incredibly Smart” for the big event in September. Building an immersive, fun smart home experience center at booth ...
  • The new virtual B2B platform, IFA Virtual, augments the programme of events on the ground for people visiting IFA 2022 in Berlin This year, a large variety of content will be made available on the new ...
  • With the return of IFA as an on-site event in Berlin this year, the B2B meeting point “Reseller Park” is back with a new location in Hall 25, around 90 highly dynamic exhibitors with a wide range of p ...
  • The wearables market is expected to grow by $23.03bn (€22.52bn) from 2020 to 2025, progressing at a CAGR of 6.70%, driven by a growing preference for wearables payment devices, a latest report from Te ...
  • The electric toothbrush market is predicted to grow to $6.1bn (€5.9bn), driven by growing concerns over dental hygiene, a rise in the prevalence of periodontal diseases and increasingly innovative tec ...
  • The Lancet study suggests that fitness trackers really do help wearers move more and encourage a more active lifestyle. Researchers involved in the report, published in renowned medical journal, The L ...
  • Grundig is expanding its sustainable product range, offering a solution to avoid microplastics in the water: the world’s first washing machines with built-in microplastic filter. The new technology fi ...
  • A new survey published by IFA organiser gfu has found consumers are willing to spend up to 50% – or up to €150 more – on sustainable white and brown goods if they will save them energy, and money, in ...
  • An exclusive Interview with Yannick Fierling, CEO of Europe at Haier Europe Despite navigating many crises, household appliance giant Haier Europe has been able to consistently grow over the past few ...
  • The General Manager of Europe at Tineco provided key details about the company’s upcoming products and the revolutionary technology” behind them. At Tineco, Marco Getz is the General Manager of operat ...
  • Marco Getz, General Manager of Europe at Tineco, presented his company’s latest products and their forward-thinking features at the IFA 2022 Innovations Media Briefing. Every year Tineco produces 12 m ...
  • Dr Helmut Spoo is an environmental consultant who has been at the forefront of innovative concepts for decades. He sat down with us at the International Media Briefing to detail new ways that business ...
  • BSH began its briefing with an impressive presentation of its latest innovation that will be exclusively showcased at IFA, the new brand “Solitaire the Waterbase”.  Oliver Kraemer, Senior Industrial D ...
  • In a comprehensive online press conference, German premium wellness brand Beurer has announced a number of new products across a broad section of sub-categories. On 13 July, Managing Director Sebastia ...
  • Michael Mehnert, Managing Director of Household Appliances at Siemens, was showcasing the newest innovations of the company’s home appliances at this year’s IMB. Since rebranding, the company appears ...
  • Robert Eysoldt, Creative Consultant and Concept Developer at XPRO Berlin, gave interesting insights on the concept behind XPRO Berlin. XPRO Berlin is an interdisciplinary innovation hub, developing hy ...
  • In one of the opening discussions, a dynamic panel discussed the importance of diversity within the industry. To start the discussion, panel host Lea Jordan, Head of Marketing and co-founder of techta ...
  • Horst Nikolaus, CEO of JURA Elektrogeräte Vertriebs-GmbH, presented the latest innovations in coffee consumer goods at this week’s IFA Innovations Media Briefing (IMB). The market for fully automatic ...
  • Alexander Dehmel, Head of Market Intelligence Germany and Austria at GfK, presented GFK’s recent research on the question: What impacts consumers in early 2022? The studies indicate that there are a r ...
  • David Ruetz, Senior Vice President of IFA 2022, welcomed visitors on the first day of the IFA Innovations Media Briefing 2022 at the CityCube Berlin. David Ruetz started his welcome speech at this yea ...
  • The IFA Innovations Media Briefing saw a range of guest speakers provide key insights into which trends are informing the world of consumer technology and beyond. The briefing began with a presentatio ...
  • Bernhard Hörsch, Commercial Director of Sales at Miele Germany, presented at IMB 2022 the key innovations that companies and consumers should know about. The claim “even more comfortable, smarter and ...
  • With top international speakers including Nakul Duggal (Qualcomm), SHIFT Mobility aims to be THE conference on trends at the interface of mobility, sustainability and technology  This year, the motto ...
  • In the run-up to IFA 2022, on 13 July at the City Cube Berlin, the gfu innovation forum will take a close-up look at the sustainable use and disposal of consumer & home electronics. Indeed, it won’t b ...
  • Media representatives planning to attend IFA 2022 from 2 to 6 September can now register for accreditation to the event. IFA, the world’s most significant trade show for consumer and home electronics, ...
  • Miele has begun participating as a new partner in the “Impact Hub Berlin” Circular Economy Ecosystem – working to develop innovative solutions for individuals and the environment. The goal is for each ...
  • According to ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global market for power banks, estimated at US$8.5bn (€8.14bn) in the year 2020, is projected to reach a size of US$16.1bn (€15.41bn) by 2026, growing at a CAG ...
  • From 2 to 6 September at IFA 2022, a massive selection of world renowned consumer and home electronics brands will be presenting their innovations and products at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds.  This ...
  • According to a new study released by Transparency Market Research, the value of the global flexible display market stood at US$14.9bn (€14.17bn) in 2021, and the market is likely to expand at a CAGR o ...
  • The photo printing and merchandise market size is expected to increase to US$5.8bn (€5.48bn) from 2021 to 2026, with market growth of CAGR of 5.12% according to the latest market report by Technavio.  ...
  • Management consulting company Gartner has released its annual overview of key technology trends that can benefit digital business. There are a range of strategic technology trends listed that can help ...
  • According to the Business Research company, the global household laundry equipment market size is expected to grow from $101.43 billion (€96.76bn) in 2021 to $110.84 billion (€105.74bn) in 2022 at a c ...
  • According to the Business Research company, the global household laundry equipment market size is expected to grow from $101.43 billion (€96.76bn) in 2021 to $110.84 billion (€105.74bn) in 2022 at a c ...
  • A new report just published by gfu indicates that the market for home electronics products, represented in the HEMIX, Home Electronics Market Index, was up 7.5% in the first quarter of 2022 compared t ...
  • According to ResearchAndMarkets, the global mobile phone accessories market reached a value of US$80.44 billion (approx. €75bn) in 2021. In a newly released research report, the organisation says that ...
  • According to a new report by Technavio, the global smart kitchen appliance market size is expected to increase by USD9.4bn (approx. €8.75bn) between 2020 and 2025, expanding at a CAGR of 12.65%. The r ...
  • The Covid-19 pandemic led to a boom in demand for digital and virtual reality fitness products and services. And such services are unlikely to be just a temporary trend, according to a report from eMa ...
  • Whirlpool Corporation has collaborated with Habitat for Humanity International to produce a study that demonstrates the potential savings low-income households may save with the use of energy-efficien ...
  • One hundred days before IFA 2022 opens its doors, Messe Berlin has appointed David Ruetz and Kai Mangelberger as the new dual heads of IFA 2022. This team replaces the previous IFA leadership of Jens ...
  • Smartwatches and wearable technology have sharply increased in popularity in recent years. That said, which features should developers look out for to maximise their devices and technology? Research p ...
  • With a slowing market following the Covid “boom, it is now “even more important for retailers and manufacturers to identify growth potential and secure their margins,” says Ines Haaga, GfK expert for ...
  • New research has revealed that the global gaming headset market, estimated at €1 billion in 2021, is forecast to grow to €3bn by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. Report Ocean say ...
  • IFA Berlin is making a large-scale and real-life return this year, from 2-6 September 2022. And to make trade visitors the return to IFA Berlin as easy as possible, the IFA 2022 ticket shop is now ope ...
  • Google’s Omnichannel Excellence Study (GOES), undertaken in conjunction with the German Retail Federation (HDE) has placed MediaMarkt at the top of the pack when it comes to offering an attractive cus ...
  • A new white paper highlights that almost two-thirds of prospective multi-dwelling unit (MDU) residents report that pre-installation of smart home devices is an important factor when selecting a new ho ...
  • Trends to premium goods, home cinema, cloud gaming and omni-channel… key statistics and figures from GfK and a guide to future trends by Omdia were highlighted at the IFA digital press conference 2022 ...
  • These three expert organisations will collaborate even more strongly to offer regular information on market developments and trends in the consumer electronics and home appliances industry. Leveraging ...
  • One innovation that is making waves is the introduction of robotic assistants designed to streamline operations and elevate customer experiences. Among these cutting-edge assistants is LINK, a remarka ...