May 8, 2025
2024 – Recovery of global T&D industry
The year 2024 marked a significant turning point for the technology and durable goods (T&D) industry. After several years of declining sales, the industry recorded modest but promising sales growth of 1.4% – a sharp contrast to the declines of 8% in 2022 and 2% in...
April 30, 2025
Consumer preferences shape the future of Smart Home technology
After two years of stagnation, 2024 marked a turnaround for the technology and consumer durables market, which slowly returned to growth globally. Despite subdued economic growth and volatile political conditions, the smart home product portfolio in 13...
March 25, 2025
China’s subsidies push tech and consumer goods markets
2024 marks a turning point for the technology and consumer goods markets: the industry returned to growth in 2021 for the first time. A major driver of this development was far-reaching economic and trade policy changes in...
March 4, 2025
AI: A Double-Edged Sword?
AI is captivating innovators and market analysts with the potential to revolutionize industries and drive economic growth. While still in the early stages, the spread of AI-ready machines is accelerating. In October/November alone, 43 Percent of global smartphone revenue came from AI-enabled devices. Yet, there’s significant regional diversity: 65 Percent of smartphones in developed Asia are AI-ready, while Latin America lags at...
December 17, 2024
Smart Home: Balancing Privacy Concerns and Consumer Acceptance
The smart home technology market continues to stand out as a dynamic growth sector amidst a consolidating consumer tech landscape. While demand for smart home products slowed after the peak years of 2020 and 2021, recovery is now on the horizon. In the first half of 2024, smart home product sales in the EU7 markets generated $13.9 billion in revenue — a year-on-year growth of 6.5 percent. This contrasts sharply with the...
November 12, 2024
Smartphone trends 2024: Premium models and increasing prices dominate the market
Imagine you are holding a next-gen smartphone in your hand: Improved technology, an even slimmer design, the best display yet – and the price? Higher than ever before. This reflects the trend in 2024. The smartphone market experienced a significant...
October 21, 2024
IFA Next Recap: Startups, the Winning Pitch, and Key Moments!
The pitch battles at IFA Next were spectacular. Innovators across AI, sustainability and emerging consumer tech took to the stage to pitch their groundbreaking ideas. A diverse and rich lineup of startups battled for the top spot in front of expert...
October 18, 2024
Do innovations and new consumer touchpoints drive Positive change in consumption?
An unstable economic and geopolitical situation, coupled with recession fears, is leading to a decline in purchasing willingness across sectors, with stabilization at best.. For the consumer tech and durables sector this means that in the first six months of 2024...
September 23, 2024
“SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025” Coming to IFA Berlin
Exhibition and presentation of cutting-edge technologies by TMG and seven participating companies...
August 29, 2024
Reimagining Robotics with Jérôme Monceaux: Art, Interaction, and the Future of Daily Life
At IFA 23, we sat down with Jérôme Monceaux, Founder and CEO of Enchanted Tools, to discuss the evolving role of robots in our daily lives. Monceaux offers a fresh perspective on robotics, emphasizing the importance of artistic design in creating robots that not only assist...
August 29, 2024
Unlocking the Future with 6G: Andreas Müller on the Next Generation of Connectivity
At IFA 23, we explored the transformative potential of 6G with Andreas Müller, Project Director for 6G at Bosch. Müller provides insights into how 6G, expected to be implemented around 2030, will revolutionize...
August 28, 2024
Empowering the Visually Impaired: Dr. Chieko Asakawa on AI and Assistive Technology
At IFA 23, we had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Chieko Asakawa, Chief Executive Director of Miraikan and IBM Fellow, about the transformative impact of AI and assistive technology for the visually impaired. Dr. Asakawa, a pioneer in the field, discusses the remarkable advancements...
August 27, 2024
Shaping Tomorrow's Customer Experience: Raul Guillermo Amigo on the Future of Human-Centered Design
At IFA 23, we explored the evolving landscape of customer experience with Raul Guillermo Amigo, Author and Founder of UMUNTU CX DESIGN. Amigo shares his vision for the future, where the focus is on understanding human interactions and the dynamic relationship between people...
August 21, 2024
Bridging Digital Health and Gaming with Marlies Schijven from the University of Amsterdam
At IFA 23, we explored the innovative intersection of digital health and gaming with Marlies Schijven, Professor of Surgery at the University of Amsterdam. Professor Schijven sheds light on how gaming principles are transforming healthcare, challenging the traditional boundaries between...
August 21, 2024
Exploring the Future of AI and Human Potential with Maxim Jago from The Creativity Conference
At IFA 23, we delved into the transformative potential of emerging technologies with Maxim Jago, Author and Founder of The Creativity Conference. Jago shares his vision of a future where AI and humanoid robots not only perform work but also enable us to realize our fullest...
August 20, 2024
Achieving Sustainability Goals with Paolo Falcioni
At IFA 23, we engaged with Paolo Falcioni, Director General of APPLiA, to discuss the critical role of sustainability in shaping our future, particularly through the European Green Deal. Falcioni provides insights into how Europe is on a promising path to meeting its sustainability targets...
August 19, 2024
IFA History - The years 2000-2009
100 years of IFA: From the "Große Deutsche Funkausstellung" to the world's largest and most important trade fair for consumer electronics and home appliances. IFA, the world's largest and most important trade fair for consumer electronics and home appliances, is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. In December 1924...
August 19, 2024
IFA History - The years 1990-1999
100 years of IFA: From the "Große Deutsche Funkausstellung" to the world's largest and most important trade fair for consumer electronics and home appliances. IFA, the world's largest and most important trade fair for consumer electronics and home appliances, is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. In December 1924...
August 19, 2024
IFA History - The years 1980-1989
100 years of IFA: From the "Große Deutsche Funkausstellung" to the world's largest and most important trade fair for consumer electronics and home appliances. IFA, the world's largest and most important trade fair for consumer electronics and home appliances, is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. In December 1924...
August 19, 2024
IFA History - The years 1970-1979
100 years of IFA: From the "Große Deutsche Funkausstellung" to the world's largest and most important trade fair for consumer electronics and home appliances. IFA, the world's largest and most important trade fair for consumer electronics and home appliances, is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. In December 1924...