4, Sep 2026
GeM, Textiles Committee Join Hands to Promote Recycled and Upcycled Textile Products
The Government e Marketplace (GeM), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and the Textiles Committee (TC), Ministry of Textiles, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the procurement of recycled and upcycled textile products made from pre- and post-consumer textile waste, scrap and second-hand clothes.
The partnership, formalised during the 62nd Foundation Day celebrations of the Textiles Committee in Mumbai, seeks to create new market opportunities for enterprises operating in India’s circular textile economy.
The collaboration aims to establish a “Waste-to-Value-to-Market” ecosystem, enabling textile waste and discarded materials to be converted into quality, value-added products for government procurement. Under the agreement, the Textiles Committee will identify, verify, certify and recognise eligible manufacturers and producers of recycled and upcycled textile products. It will also support stakeholder consultations, capacity building, market research and the formulation of technical specifications for such products.
GeM, meanwhile, will develop dedicated categories for recycled and upcycled textiles, facilitate seller registration and provide online market access to government buyers. Training and handholding will be extended to recyclers and last-mile upcyclers to help them participate in public procurement.
The partnership will follow a hub-and-spoke model, with Textiles Committee offices supporting outreach, mobilisation, capacity building and the development of suitable product specifications and catalogues. The initiative will particularly benefit women-led enterprises, MSMEs, artisans, local businesses and other circular-economy participants.
The event was attended by Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh and Maharashtra Minister of Textiles Shri Sanjay Savkare. The MoU was signed by Additional CEO, GeM, Shri Ajit B. Chavan, and Secretary, Textiles Committee, Shri Kartikay Dhanda, in the presence of senior officials and industry stakeholders. GeM CEO Shri Mihir Kumar said the partnership would connect certification, standardisation and market access, enabling government procurement to generate reliable demand for products made from textile waste. The initiative is expected to promote resource conservation, sustainable livelihoods and responsible consumption while supporting the country’s transition towards a circular and resource-efficient textile economy.
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4, Sep 2026
ELC 2.0 to Empower Youth and Strengthen Democratic Participation: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Election Commission of India (ECI) held its fourth regional conference on Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELC 2.0) and ECINet in Goa, with a focus on enhancing electoral awareness and democratic participation among young citizens. Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar said students are the future of the country and that Electoral Literacy Clubs can play a crucial role in strengthening the world’s largest democracy by helping young people understand electoral processes and democratic values.
Interacting with students and teachers from schools, colleges and universities across Goa, the CEC described ELCs as important platforms for developing informed and responsible citizens. He also emphasised that elections in India are conducted in accordance with the Constitution, laws and instructions issued by the ECI, with transparency maintained through the concurrent participation and audit of recognised political parties, candidates and their representatives at various stages of the electoral process.
Under the theme “Learn Democracy. Lead Democracy,” ELC 2.0 seeks to transform Electoral Literacy Clubs into structured, visible and digitally enabled platforms across educational institutions. The initiative will use the ECINet digital ecosystem to provide election-related information and services, while promoting year-round activities through a dedicated ELC portal. With India’s vast education network comprising around 15 lakh schools, nearly 25 crore students, over one crore teachers, nearly 1,500 universities and about 70,000 higher education institutions, the programme aims to create a nationwide network of young citizens engaged in informed democratic participation.
The initiative will focus on experiential and factual electoral education, covering voter registration, polling, counting, the ECINet App and other ECI initiatives, while encouraging students to become ambassadors of democratic awareness. Shri Gyanesh Kumar was on a two-day visit to Goa, during which he also interacted with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) from across the state. At a session attended by more than 1,000 BLOs on Thursday, he commended their contribution to the smooth conduct of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Goa conference also featured a question-and-answer session, giving students an opportunity to directly engage with the Chief Election Commissioner.
4, Sep 2026
National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata Marks Golden Jubilee with New Clinical and Research Facilities
The National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH), Kolkata, has celebrated its Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years of contribution to homoeopathic education, research and patient care. The milestone event also saw the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Modular Operation Theatre and a Centre of Excellence, aimed at strengthening the institute’s clinical services, academic capabilities and research infrastructure.
The celebrations were attended by Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush and Minister of State, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, and Shri Sukanta Majumdar, Union Minister of State for Education. Members of Parliament Jyotirmay Singh Mahato and Samik Bhattacharya, West Bengal MLA Sumana Sarkar, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, along with senior officials, faculty members, doctors, students and other stakeholders, were also present.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Prataprao Jadhav described the completion of 50 years as a significant milestone in NIH Kolkata’s journey. He said the Golden Jubilee provides an opportunity not only to recognise the institute’s achievements over the past five decades but also to define its priorities and vision for the years ahead.
The Minister said the newly inaugurated facilities demonstrate the government’s focus on modernising Ayush institutions through improved infrastructure, quality education, advanced research and better patient-care services. He stressed the importance of combining the strengths of traditional systems of medicine with contemporary technology, research and innovation to respond to emerging healthcare needs. Jadhav also called for stronger opportunities in homoeopathic education and research for students, researchers and young professionals, expressing confidence that NIH Kolkata would further strengthen its position as a leading centre for homoeopathic education, research and patient care.
4, Sep 2026
Covestro Covestro Private Limited Earns AEO Tier 2 Certification from CBIC
Mumbai, Sep 03: CovestroPrivate Limited has received Authorised Economic Operator Tier 2 certification from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Government of India, recognising the company’s customs compliance and supply-chain security practices
For Covestr AEO T2 brings concrete operational advantages: priority customs processing, Direct Port Delivery and Direct Port Entry for eligible consignments, reduced bank guarantee requirements, and an extended duty deferral period of up to 30 days following the Union Budget 2026–27 proposal and subsequent notification. For customers, this means shipments arrive faster and with fewer disruptions, a significant advantage for manufacturers running on lean or just-in-time schedules. Together, these measures make Covestro India‘s cross-border supply chain more predictable, cost-efficient and reliable for everyone in the chain.
Commenting on this achievement, Anand Srinivasan, Managing Director – Covestro& Head of Polycarbonate – ISC, said,
“India‘s manufacturing sector is growing fast and supply-chain standards are rising with it. AEO T2 puts us in a stronger position to serve our customers here — not just as a supplier, but as a partner they can plan their businesses around.”
The AEO programme is a trade-facilitation initiative administered by the Directorate of International Customs under CBIC, recognising businesses with established standards of customs compliance and supply-chain security. Its three-tier framework – T1, T2 and T3 – offers progressively enhanced facilitation, with T2 reserved for organisations that demonstrate mature, verifiable compliance controls. The programme is aligned with international trusted-trader frameworks and is designed to facilitate secure, efficient cross-border trade.
4, Sep 2026
Ten-Nine Technologies Moves to Commercial-Scale Production of TENIX – its ‘Anti-Aging’ Battery Additive
TULSA, Oklahoma | Sept 04:Ten-Nine Technologies, an advanced materials company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is scaling production of TENIX, its patented cathode additive, as the battery industry’s shift toward manganese-rich chemistries accelerates. Ten-Nine describes TENIX as “anti-aging for batteries.”
Every time batteries charge and disc harge, unwanted chemical by-products build up inside them – the same process that makes your phone run hot, an EV’s range shrink, a laptop need charging more often, and power tools lose their punch.
TENIX stops that aging process at the source. It’s blended directly into a battery’s cathode material during manufacturing – taking up just 0.5–2% of its weight, or roughly 0.5–2kg for every 100kg of cathode, which is about what’s in a typical EV battery pack.
It drops into cathode production lines that manufacturers already run, so adopting it requires no new equipment and no battery redesign. At its current production capacity of 100 tons, Ten-Nine can supply enough TENIX to treat between 50,000 and 200,000 typical EV battery packs.
In third-party testing, TENIX delivered over 75% more charge-discharge cycles, extending a typical EV battery’s life from a 150,000-mile warranty baseline to more than 265,000 miles. That longer life translates into roughly 40% lower cost per kilowatt-hour delivered over a battery’s lifetime, while 10% lower internal resistance means faster charging and less energy wasted as heat.
TENIX can also cut a battery’s heat output by around 40% over its lifetime – a benefit that is becoming increasingly critical as AI-driven data centers push backup batteries harder than ever.
This momentum comes as the battery industry is increasingly shifting toward manganese-rich cathodes – a cheaper, more abundant, and more geographically secure alternative to the cobalt- and nickel-heavy chemistries that dominate EV batteries today.
Manganese-rich cathodes also offer a far more secure supply chain than the nickel- and cobalt-heavy chemistries they could replace. Manganese is mined widely across Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia, rather than concentrated in a handful of countries, making it far less exposed to the geopolitical pressure points that increasingly worry battery manufacturers and policymakers alike.
Manganese-rich cathodes have also long been held back by poor cycle life, exactly the problem TENIX is built to solve. Ten-Nine believes the shift could reshape the global cathode supply chain the way LFP did twenty years ago.
Paige Johnson, Founder and CEO of Ten-Nine Technologies, said:
“Just like people, batteries age. Products of chemical decomposition build up during use, limiting a battery’s performance and lifetime, and until now that’s just been treated as an unavoidable cost of doing business. I’m a chemist so I wanted to fix that at the source rather than build a whole new battery to work around it. TENIX has a unique surface chemistry that disrupts that aging process, giving batteries more power and significantly longer life. I started this company in the back of a warehouse in Tulsa with $100,000 and four grams of material in a flask. I never imagined we’d end up here, but I always believed that if the chemistry was right, it would matter to a lot of people’s lives. That’s still what gets me up in the morning.”
Ten-Nine is currently in evaluation trials with battery manufacturers that together represent more than half of the world’s battery production volume, and is now accepting orders for 2026–27 delivery from its own production facility in Tulsa.
The company holds 67 granted patents protecting its core cathode chemistry, and has no direct competitor offering a cathode additive of its kind – the nearest points of comparison, silicon anode and solid-state electrolyte technologies, solve different problems in different parts of the battery entirely. TENIX works across battery types used in all sectors including electric vehicles, defense equipment, power tools, and grid-scale energy storage.
Ten-Nine Technologies was founded in 2014 by Paige after a local angel investor offered her $100,000 to pursue her research independently. The company’s name traces back to its original incorporation as “10-9 LLC”: 10⁻⁹ is nano, representing the scale of the surface chemistry Ten-Nine engineers; 10⁹ is a billion, representing the number of lives Paige believes better batteries can improve. That original $100,000 has since grown into $45 million raised to date, funding Ten-Nine’s transition from a lab experiment into a commercial-scale manufacturer.
4, Sep 2026
From Tap to Takeoff: Axis Bank and Scapia Launch Co-Branded Credit Card for India’s New Generation of Travellers
Bangalore, Sep 04: Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, and Scapia, India’s travel fintech, unveiled the Scapia Axis Bank Credit Card, designed for India’s new generation of travellers who see every spend as a step towards their next journey. The card brings payments, rewards and travel together on one connected app – letting customers manage and track spends, book travel and redeem rewards, all through Scapia. Every eligible spend and UPI transaction earns rewards, which are redeemable across flights, stays, experiences, shopping and more. Available on both Mastercard and RuPay networks, the card delivers a seamless digital experience from tap to takeoff for all spends.
The partnership brings together Axis Bank’s leadership in cards and payments and Scapia’s travel-first platform to create a differentiated proposition for digitally savvy travellers. The collaboration is designed to seamlessly integrate payments, rewards and travel, delivering an experience that is more intuitive, relevant and rewarding.
Arnika Dixit, Group Head – Cards, Payments and Wealth Management, Axis Bank, said,
“Our partnership with Scapia reflects a shared focus on building products that are simple, digital-first, and closely aligned with how customers experience travel today. By combining our capabilities in payments with Scapia’s travel ecosystem, we aim to create a more connected experience that goes beyond traditional co-branded offerings and delivers meaningful value across the customer journey. This collaboration is centred around making travel more intuitive and seamless for customers, with solutions that are better integrated into how they discover, plan, and experience their journeys—enabling greater convenience, flexibility, and value at every step.”
Anil Goteti, Founder and CEO, Scapia, said,
“We are excited to partner with Axis Bank – this is a new chapter for us. Young Indians are travelling more than ever before, and we built Scapia to give them a financial product that matches that ambition. One app where they can spend, book their trips, shop for travel and earn rewards, all designed around the traveller. Our users have already taken Scapia to over 175 countries, and together with Axis Bank, we can now bring this to more Indians across the country.”
Cardholders can earn up to 10% rewards on eligible everyday spends and upto 20% rewards in the form of Scapia Coins on eligible travel bookings redeemable across flights, stays, visas, experiences, and more on the Scapia platform. Beyond rewards, the Scapia app enables customers to discover, plan and book their trips, while its curated travel store brings together the brands and products travellers love, all in one place.
For international travellers, the card offers zero forex markup and Smart Forex capability that provide greater visibility and control on overseas spends. Cardholders can also enjoy a range of airport privileges across lounges, dining and premium retail. Complementing these benefits are fully digital onboarding and card management through the Scapia app..
Gautam Aggarwal, President, India & South Asia, Mastercard, said,
“Travel has become one of the most vibrant segments of India’s consumer economy, fuelled by rising aspirations, greater mobility, and stronger global connectivity. As travellers increasingly seek payment experiences that are seamless, secure, and globally accepted, collaborations such as this one become critical. Together with Axis Bank and Scapia, we are enabling a smarter travel payments experience that delivers greater convenience and confidence, helping consumers transact effortlessly wherever their journeys take them.”
Sohini Rajola, Executive Director Growth, NPCI said,
“RuPay has played a key role in driving the adoption of digital payments across India by making transactions simple, convenient, and accessible for consumers. Today, cardholders can link their RuPay Credit Card to their preferred UPI app and make seamless payments by simply scanning UPI QR codes across millions of merchants across the country. This partnership builds on that convenience by combining premium travel benefits with the reliability and widespread acceptance of the RuPay network, making travel rewards and experiences more accessible to a wider set of consumers.”
The collaboration reflects a shared belief that the future of financial services lies in seamlessly embedding payments into the experiences customers value most. For Axis Bank, the partnership strengthens its co-branded cards strategy and deepens its presence in high-growth travel and digital-first segments. For Scapia, it marks its third banking collaboration and a significant milestone in expanding its platform to a wider base of Indian travellers.
Onboarding for the Scapia Axis Bank Credit Card begins September 3rd onwards.
4, Sep 2026
Roborock Redefines Human-Centered Cleaning at IFA 2026: Unveiling a Comprehensive Ecosystem from the Living Room to the Pool
BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Roborock the global leader in home robotics engineered to simplify daily life and World’s No.1 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Brand H1 2026* announces its participation in IFA 2026 strengthening its claim “Rocking Life with You.” Guided by the philosophy to simplify daily life, Roborock focuses on human-centered intelligent cleaning, where technology adapts seamlessly to the real and dynamic moments of everyday life. By prioritizing user needs, the products advanced intelligence works effortlessly in the background, providing autonomous and time-saving solutions that free up people’s schedules to spend more time on what truly matters.
This commitment to engineering excellence and thoughtful design has earned Roborock its position as a global leader. Quan Gang, President of Roborock, said:
“Our mission is to give time back to our customers by automating everyday tasks. Building smarter robots is the means, not the goal. Every minute spent on housework is time taken away from family, passions, and personal well-being. By staying customer-centric and strengthening our global presence and partner networks, we turn technological leadership into trusted, tailored solutions that make everyday life easier for people around the world.”
A new Frontier in Water Care: Roborock RockAqua P1
Roborock is thrilled to introduce the Roborock RockAqua P1 at IFA in Berlin, marking the debut of its first-ever pool cleaner line from the RockAqua series. This smart underwater robot is designed to master complex pool shapes with complete coverage across floors, walls, waterline, and shallow platforms down to 15 cm.
It combines a powerful 6,800 GPH suction, a 4L debris basket with 180+70μm dual-filtration, and up to 3.5 hours of runtime with a fast 3.5-hour recharge. Equipped with monocular camera obstacle avoidance, dynamic dirt detection, and Auto Waterline Parking, the RockAqua P1 effortlessly adapts to complex pool shapes for easy retrieval and maintenance.
The Roborock RockAqua P1 marks Roborock’s entry into pool cleaning and the latest expansion of its outdoor cleaning innovation. Bringing the company’s expertise in autonomous navigation and debris removal to the water, it extends Roborock’s intelligent cleaning capabilities to pool care while reducing the need for manual maintenance.
Mastering Every Threshold: the Roborock Robot Vacuum Series
The flagship Roborock Saros 20 Flow and Roborock Qrevo Edge 3 Pro represent the pinnacle of robotic mobility. Both models are powered by a massive 36,000 Pa HyperForce® suction motor, feature the upgraded AdaptiLift® Chassis 3.0, which allows the robots to cross double-layer thresholds of up to 8.8 cm, and are equipped with the RetractSense Navigation System. The Roborock Saros 20 Flow utilizes a roller mop for thorough cleaning of floors. The Roborock Qrevo Edge 3 Pro achieves a remarkably slim profile, effortlessly navigating under sofas and beds as low as 7.95 cm with advanced localization and mapping capabilities.
Versatile Power for the Whole Home: the Roborock F25 Series
For deep floor restoration, the new wet dry vacuum models deliver unmatched performance. The Roborock F25 Ultra Steam Gen 2 combines high-temperature steam and hot-water cleaning to tackle stubborn, dried-on stains while automatically adapting its power to different floor conditions. Alongside it, the Roborock F25 Pro Turbo Combo offers a versatile 5-in-1 system; with its detachable drive module and interchangeable heads, it effortlessly transforms from a powerful wet dry vacuum into a high-performance cordless vacuum for furniture and hard-to-reach areas.
Smart Outdoor Living: Roborock RockNeo Q2 LiDAR
Expanding the “Rocking Life” experience to the garden, the Roborock RockNeo Q2 LiDAR is a robotic mower designed to make professional lawn care effortless. Covering areas up to 800 m², it utilizes Sentisphere™ LiDAR environmental perception and ReactiVision Fusion for precision obstacle avoidance completely freed of cables or antennas. With its floating cutting deck and the built-in PreciEdge™ cutting module, with a 3 cm edge-cutting capability that delivers a near-perfect lawn finish with minimal manual setup.
The Greatest Meeting the Greatest: Partnership with Real Madrid
Roborock’s journey to becoming the World’s No. 1 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Brand* is driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence – a mindset shared by its partner, Real Madrid.
With a record of 15 UEFA Champions League titles and 36 La Liga championships, Real Madrid embodies the same commitment to continuous progress and high performance. The partnership brings together two global leaders united by a shared ambition to keep moving forward.
“When the world’s number one in smart home robotics joins forces with the greatest football club in history, it is a partnership built on shared ambition,” said Quan Gang, President of Roborock. “Like Real Madrid, we never rest on past achievements. We continue to push the boundaries of what is possible and strive for excellence for our global community.”
About Roborock
Roborock is a leading smart cleaning brand renowned for its intelligent cleaning solutions. Having become the #1 best-selling robotic vacuum cleaner brand for H1 2026, according to IDC*, Roborock enriches lives with its innovative line of robot vacuums, cordless vacuum cleaners, wet-dry vacuums, robotic lawn mowers, robotic pool cleaners, and washer-dryers. Rooted in a user-centric approach, our R&D-driven solutions cater to diverse cleaning needs in millions of homes across more than 170 countries and regions. Headquartered in Beijing and with strategic subsidiaries in key markets, including the United States, Germany, South Korea, Japan, Poland and the Netherlands. Roborock is dedicated to elevating its market presence worldwide. As of August 2026, Roborock serves more than 30 million households. For more information, visit https://global.roborock.com/.
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3, Sep 2026
Inspired by Life, Powered by AI: TCL Redefines Everyday Experiences at IFA 2026
BERLIN, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TCL, a global leader in consumer electronics and the world’s No.1 Mini LED and ultra-large¹ TV brand, today unveiled its vision for an AI Inspired Life at IFA 2026 with the TCL Inspiration Habitat.
Drawing on its technology leadership across displays of all sizes, home appliances and intelligent living solutions, TCL is showing how AI can deliver fully integrated experiences across different parts of everyday life rather than remaining siloed to individual products. From cinematic displays to handheld screens, from air conditioning and laundry to home access and family companionship, the Inspiration Habitat brings these technologies together into experiences that respond more naturally to people, their needs and the spaces around them.
Inspire Your Vision: Expanding How We Experience the World
As the primary access point for AI, the screen is where TCL’s vision for an AI Inspired Life begins. At IFA 2026, TCL is showcasing its extended portfolio of display technologies, spanning from large home theater TVs to smartphones, tablets and wearable devices that together cover more of the ways people watch, work and connect.
At the center is the TCL X11L SQD-Mini LED TV. Representing the pinnacle of TCL’s Mini LED display technology across QD-Mini LED, RGB-Mini LED, and SQD-Mini LED, the X11L is powered by a Super Mini LED Backlight, a Super QLED layer, and the WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel, delivering up to 20,736 precise dimming zones, 10,000 nits of HDR brightness, and up to 100% BT.2020 color gamut coverage. Together with Audio by Bang & Olufsen, the TCL X11L sets a new benchmark for Mini LED picture and sound in the home.
TCL’s display expertise is also on full show with the TCL X3A OLED+ Gaming Monitor, which brings high contrast and dual-mode ultra-high refresh rates to gaming. The TCL Digital Signage TMN Series carries TCL’s display capabilities into professional settings. For equally epic audio, the flagship TCL Q95K Soundbar creates a more immersive home cinema environment through an 11.1.4-channel acoustic architecture and audio tuning with Bang & Olufsen. Alongside major hardware innovations, TCL also recently rolled out Gemini for Google TV™ in more countries and languages, including European markets such as the UK, France, Italy and Spain. Gemini transforms content discovery on the big-screen through a smarter AI companion experience, and making it conversational and effortless.
On smaller and more personal screens, TCL, a globally recognized smartphone brand, continues to develop different display technologies designed around different ways of seeing. Making its first appearance at IFA 2026, the TCL P80 Series Smartphone is led by the TCL P80 Ultra, which combines a class-leading 50MP 3x periscope telephoto camera, a bright 1.5K display capable of reaching 3,200 nits, and a slim, lightweight design built for everyday use. The P80 Ultra and P80 Pro also feature the next generation of TCL’s exclusive NXTPAPER technology, helping to improve eye comfort whether reading, viewing content outdoors or in low-light, or using the device for extended time periods. For tablet users, the TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER brings this paper-like viewing experience to a 12.2-inch display, while on the other end of the portable display spectrum, RayNeo GT Max AR Glasses and RayNeo iO Smart Glasses explore new forms of wearable viewing and everyday AI interaction, and TCL Tbot extends children’s smartwatches from outdoor safety guardians to interactive desktop companions.
Beyond the product demos, TCL has also brought together a series of industry and technical experts to explore the future of big-screen entertainment at home. With perspectives from Hollywood colorist Natasha Leonnet, Google TV’s Product Lead Fahad Durrani, and tech creator Adam Butcher, the discussions delve into how the trend towards larger home TV sizes is making weaknesses in picture quality harder to hide, and how AI is turning the TV from a passive display into a highly personalized entertainment hub, with the next level of immersion hinging on how well display technology, creative intent and intelligent interaction work together.
Inspire Your Comfort: Making Everyday Intelligence Effortless
In the home, some of the most useful applications of AI are the ones that work behind the scenes. In the case of the TCL FreshIN 3.0 Ultra Air Conditioner, fresh-air technology is combined with an upgraded T-AI big data model that adjusts compressor frequency for greater efficiency, delivering up to 37% additional energy savings on top of its inverter performance. Smart Voice Control also enables fast, hands-free operation without relying on an internet connection, while real-time air-quality monitoring makes indoor conditions easier for users to understand.
For laundry, the TCL AI SuperDrum Laundry Tower P9 Ultra uses Generative AI Wash to sense load size, fabric type, and dirt level before automatically adjusting water, temperature, detergent dosage and cycle time to perform the optimal wash. When the cycle is complete, the tower’s triple-inverter heat pump supports efficient low-temperature drying for a more eco-friendly wash. The TCL Free Built-in Refrigerator takes a different approach to convenience, combining flexible food storage and humidity control with a flush built-in design created for modern kitchens.
Beyond home appliances, TCL is also using AI to help homeowners better manage and secure their home. The TCL K11D Pro Dual-Screen AI Smart Lock adds AI-powered interaction and visitor monitoring so that homeowners can safely unlock their door remotely, and the D2 Pro Matter Palm Vein Smart Lock enables touchless access for ultra convenience without sacrificing security.
Inspire Your Living: A Home That Adapts to You
As homes become more connected, the next step in smart living will come not from simply adding more smart devices but by making those technologies work together more intuitively while blending seamlessly into the home environment.
The upgraded TCL NXTHOME™ brings smart displays, home appliances and intelligent design into a more complete living environment. Inspired by the rhythm of the seasons, the experience combines TCL technology with perspectives from Bang & Olufsen, Roche Bobois, Castelli Milano 1938, Chris Lefteri Design and WGSN, exploring how future homes can become more responsive without feeling dominated by technology.
TCL’s AiMe Family Companion Robot meanwhile brings natural multimodal interaction, lifelike motion and evolving content into family life, encouraging children’s exploration, self-expression and positive habits while supporting parents in everyday routines. For smart home energy, the SunPower Origin Back Contact Solar Panel combines back-contact and shingled-cell solar technologies into one panel to improve efficiency and long-term performance for residential use.
Inspire Your Passion: Technology for the Moments We Share
Alongside the extensive lineup of products and technologies, TCL is also showing how technology has the power to inspire by connecting people with the things they care about most. With the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup taking place in Berlin during IFA, TCL is using its role as a FIBA Global Partner to bring the energy and excitement of the tournament into the Inspiration Habitat through a series of basketball experiences and fan interactions. Through its partnership with FIBA and other sports organizations worldwide, TCL is bringing the AI Inspired Life beyond the home into the moments that people share.
This IFA, discover TCL’s vision for an AI Inspired Life at the Inspiration Habitat, where intelligence goes beyond just connected products to encompass true smart living as a natural part of how people enjoy life in the home and beyond.
TCL at IFA 2026
TCL IFA 2026 Booth
Date: September 4-8, 2026
Location: Hall 21A, Messe Berlin, Germany
About TCL
TCL is a leading consumer electronics brand and a global leader in the television industry. Operating in over 160 markets worldwide, TCL specializes in the research, development and manufacturing of consumer electronics products, including TVs, audio systems, home appliances, mobile devices, smart glasses, commercial displays and more.
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3, Sep 2026
Hisense Unveils AI-Powered “Companion Living” at IFA 2026
BERLIN, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, is showcasing its vision of “Companion Living” at IFA 2026 under the theme “Innovating a Brighter Life,” bringing AI into everyday experiences through its V AIOS and AI Companion Suite.
At the center is V AIOS, the next evolution of VIDAA OS, built around four core AI capabilities: Sense, Think, Communicate and Execute. Together, these capabilities enable V AIOS to sense people, devices, and their surroundings, understand context and intent, communicate naturally across people and devices, and coordinate content, devices and services to take action on the user’s behalf. The result is a more intuitive and human-centered foundation for intelligent living.
Building on this AI foundation, the AI Companion Suite brings intelligence into three everyday areas: Cooking, Laundry, and Air & Energy. In the kitchen, intelligence comes together across the space to make cooking feel effortless. By understanding individual food preferences, available ingredients and context, the kitchen can coordinate the refrigerator, oven and other appliances to recommend what to make and guide the cooking process—transforming what’s in the fridge into a dinner made just for you.
In laundry, the same intelligence helps take the guesswork out of garment care, recognizing fabrics and coordinating washing and drying for the way each item should be treated. In the living space, the UR9 serves as a gateway to the connected home, bringing together comfort and energy management to adapt airflow and the home environment around people and conditions.
Together, these innovations demonstrate how AI can move beyond individual smart devices to become a more proactive, personalized and effortless part of everyday life.
Beyond the home, Hisense also announced its partnership with UEFA EURO 2028, marking its fourth consecutive UEFA European Championship partnership, following its collaborations around the 2016, 2020 and 2024 tournaments. From everyday living to global sporting moments, Hisense continues to bring its vision of “Innovating a Brighter Life” to life through technology that brings people closer.
About Hisense
Hisense, founded in 1969, is a globally recognized leader in home appliances and consumer electronics with operations in over 180 countries, specializing in delivering high-quality multimedia products, home appliances, and intelligent IT solutions. According to Omdia, Hisense ranks No. 1 globally in the 100-inch and over TV segment (2023-2026H1). As The Origin of RGB MiniLED, Hisense continues to lead the next-generation RGB MiniLED innovation. As the official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026TM, Hisense is committed to global sports partnerships as a way to connect with audiences worldwide.
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3, Sep 2026
OCI N.V. Statement Regarding Petition Filed by Value8
AMSTERDAM, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OCI Global N.V. (“OCI” or the “Company”) (Euronext: OCI) confirms that it has received a petition filed by Value8 N.V. with the Enterprise Chamber of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal. The petition seeks, among other things, an inquiry into OCI’s affairs and requests certain interim measures, including an order prohibiting OCI from putting the proposed combination with Orascom Construction PLC to a shareholder vote or otherwise implementing the transaction pending further proceedings. If granted, the requested interim measures could delay or prevent completion of the proposed transaction and certain related transactions.
The Company is reviewing the petition together with its legal advisers and believes it is without merit. OCI notes that the petition largely restates allegations and arguments that have already been advanced in ongoing proceedings before the Enterprise Chamber and intends to respond through the appropriate legal channels and in accordance with the applicable procedures.
The filing of the petition does not change OCI’s focus on executing its announced strategy and pursuing the transactions previously communicated to shareholders. OCI will provide updates as appropriate and in accordance with its disclosure obligations.
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