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IFA Highlights

Geneeo
Alex Feriotto is the designer behind the stylish Geneeo Genius Backpack, Italian style designed to be a portable power bank for all recharging needs. Equipped with a 7000 mAh battery the bag can simultaneously charge 3 devices at once using hub ports. The outside battery indicator signals power level. The bag’s external charging cable can be plugged into an electric outlet, making it convenient for multi recharging in one space.

Alex is a graduate of the prestigious IED University of Milan. He wanted to create a bag that is both stylish and practical. Splash proof, made of nylon and rubber details, inside there are three compartments, large enough for a 17 inch laptop.

Illy

Retro. Stylish. Flair. For the twentieth anniversary of the illycaffe, Illy presented new bespoke capsule café machine, the X1 has an eye catching retro design along with colors. Red, Black, and Almond colors are available. If you wish to order a tailored machine, you can go their website. Coffee never looked so good.

Parrot Pot

You never have to worry about watering the plants again when you are away from home. Parrot gives flower loves the best gift, a smart flower pot, plant sitter, that monitors the soil. The pot holds 2.2 liters of water with self-watering capability. An app monitors the plant’s health and gives advice on care. Additionally, there is a database of 8000 plant suggestions.

Lenovo (from Showstoppers)

Lenovo went to the future with a Halo keyboard for the brands sleek, new Yoga Book. Foldable, with Android and Windows versions the new devices is equipped with a stylus pen. The strong Graphic interface means letting the creative juices flow.

Panasonic

Available in 2018. The tech giant will soon release a machine we have all been waiting for, no more folding clothes. The Laundroid will wash, dry, and fold clothes.

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There were many highlights from IFA 2015 from smartwatches to smart appliances. The overall theme was connecting not just digitally but also emotionally. Whereas in the past devices were cold and impersonal today they represent our personalities.

Our criteria’s were based on design or aesthetic that caught our attention. We wanted the gadget to look good. Secondly, the usefulness of the device was important. Lastly, the most important aspect of any technology is usage and functionality. We looked at the evolution of a product along a brand or category line with an eye on new features and upgrades for better user interaction experiences. The device should be natural to use. The software and hardware should be seamless as well as intuitive.

Our Picks:

Huawei Smartwatch has a nice user interface.

LG Urbane Watch looks classic.

Minimalist Kitchen appliances by renowned Designer Philipe Starck for Gorenje

Illy Espresso Machine is just too sexy not to have on the kitchen counter.

The ZTE Axon was an award winner at IFA 2015 based on user experience. The camera and sound features stood out in my mind.

What impressed about the Wiko Highway Pure smartphone was the thin shape and light feel.

Parrot Headphones in Black/Red Crocodile Style is a case study of fashion meets technology.

BeyerDynamic Headphones The material was lightweight

Harmon/Kardon Mini Esquire Bluetooth Portable Speaker is an elegant mixture of style, functionality, and technology.

TCL Curved A87 HD TV with 4000R. A crisp picture with great sound.

Polaroid Television is an affordable alternative to the big brands but not a sacrifice on picture quality.

Haier Double Washer gives you the ability to wash two loads at once. Who says you can’t colors and whites at the same time? At the time of writing this model was not online. It will be available at the end of 2015.

Philips Multi Cooker comes with its own app and recipes.

Acer Revo Buid is a modular stackable device that is both sharp and functional. At the time of writing this model was not online but will be available shortly.