The Weirdest and Wackiest Tech We Found at IFA 2026
The IFA 2026 tech expo in Berlin showcased a variety of unusual consumer electronics, ranging from mood-responsive ceiling lights to automated tofu makers. The report highlights the intersection of AI integration and niche home appliance innovation.
Why it matters
These products illustrate the current trend of manufacturers attempting to integrate AI into every facet of home life, regardless of practical necessity.
From AI intimate companions to a smartphone for your dog, here’s what raised our eyebrows the most at this year’s IFA.
From mood reading lights to AI sex dolls, it's been a wild time at IFA. Ajay Kumar/CNET IFA is in full swing, and the Berlin expo has gathered advanced tec h from across the globe to show off, from all-new vacuum features to ultra-advanced AI ecosystems ready to help manage your home. Then there are the products that made us go, “…Huh.”
When tech companies are throwing everything they’ve got at IFA , things can get a little weird. Here’s the wackiest tech we spotted, what it’s supposed to do, and how useful we think it could be out in the real world.
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