Technology news is back in the Black and Paper. After two years the IFA IMB is back. A nice size preview consumer electronics trends. July 13th and 14th at the City Cube the biggest technology brands offer a small size sampling of the upcoming IFA fair in September.
Technology Preview
The IFA Innovation Media Briefing 2019 showed the world of connectivity is expanding. The emphasis was centered on lifestyle. New home appliances with features aimed at making life easier were shown. I was reminded of those 1950’s television commercials showing new microwave ovens to housewives
A.I. or Artificial Intelligence moves forward. But the subject is so large it felt we are seeing pieces not the whole picture. The moral implications as well as social aspects were examined.
5G roll out continues from carriers.
My Highlights:
From #Berlin @IFA_Berlin. #LG #Washermachine is made to last. OH MY! #Appliance #highheels #technews #ThursdayThoughts #kitchendesign #kitchen #washer #shoes #coinnovation pic.twitter.com/l1dUtGRx1a
— BlackandPaper (@BlackandPaper1) July 11, 2019
Korean brand LG launched a new washer machine with the meaning “durable” as the center piece. (See Video) After seeing the demonstration I can say, “That is Durable”. A second piece of added technology is the steam function, making clothing less wrinkled after washing.
From #Berlin @IFA_Berlin #IMB. A #Cooking device for a Pizza & an Egg from @Philips. I was Amazed! #coinnovation #food #homeappliances #tech #techNews #recipes #cook #kitchen #consumerelectronics #appliances #makelifebetter #IFA2019 #PhilipsPR pic.twitter.com/hDbRARYE3e
— BlackandPaper (@BlackandPaper1) July 11, 2019
The Philips Fryer evolves. A counter top cooking appliance designed for preparing all types of foods.
Chinese appliance maker Hisense has moved upscale with new kitchen looks with smooth rich surfaces.
From #Berlin @IFA_Berlin IMB. Has #R2D2 arrived? MediSana has a #tech monitoring #device that feels like a #droid from #StarWars. #coinnovation #consumerelectronics #technews #FridayThoughts #technology pic.twitter.com/cVYlBU6ZtM
— BlackandPaper (@BlackandPaper1) July 12, 2019
The Medisana droid is the Star Wars is here now moment. A robot with multiple cameras, screen, and self movement made for senior care monitoring. Soon, R2D2 will soon be a household appliance.
Small appliance goods producer WMF introduced a few products for relaxing. A herbal pot with light, a wine chiller, and a table top fondue set for 8.
Tech giant Samsung is rolling out Bixby. A smart-home voice service challenge to Google Assistant and Alexa.
I hate moping floors. The Karcher floor steamer maybe my life saver. The brand still produces in it’s home country, Germany.
The side conversations at IMB were interesting. They are opportunities for learning inside information and getting real opinions.
Google Assistant and Amazon now dominate the home leaving Microsoft and Apple in the dust.
Will American technology dominate in the future in the face of Trade Wars?
I was a bit surprised by the lack of mobile phone technology this year.
Stay Tuned for full coverage of IFA 2019 starting September 6th. We will have the latest news and trends.