Berlin’s IFA 2025 just wrapped, and the tech world collectively lost its mind over gadgets that sound like they crawled out of a sci-fi movie. From robot vacuums that climb stairs like tiny Terminators to wireless chargers that could power a small village, this year’s showcase proved that innovation isn’t slowing down—it’s just getting weirder and more wonderful.
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5. Anker’s Charging Revolution Gets Serious
The accessory giant finally cracked the code on wireless charging that doesn’t suck.
Anker dropped its 3-in-1 Prime Wireless Charging Station, one of the first to support 25W Qi2.2 magnetic charging. This thing delivers 25W to compatible iPhones and Pixel devices while simultaneously charging your Apple Watch and AirPods at 5W each. Active cooling keeps temperatures manageable, and a sleep mode cuts noise pollution when you’re trying to actually sleep. The integrated LED display shows real-time power stats because apparently we need to know exactly how fast our phones are juicing up.
Their new Prime Charger pushes 160W across three USB-C ports while being 43% smaller than Apple’s 140W MacBook Pro charger. Real-time power and temperature monitoring means no more mystery heat or wondering why your laptop is charging like it’s running through molasses.
4. Robot Vacuums Get Weirdly Personal
Your cleaning routine is about to smell a lot better and reach a lot higher.
The Eufy RoboVac Omni S2 introduces customizable aromatherapy while it cleans, dispensing up to three different scents as it navigates your floors. Beyond making your house smell like a spa, it packs HydroJet scrubbing and AeroTurbo deep cleaning for actual dirt removal.
But the real showstopper is Anker’s “Marswalker” prototype—a module that gives robot vacuums actual robotic legs to climb stairs. Multi-floor coverage without human intervention sounds like the laziest dream come true, assuming these things don’t start demanding workers’ compensation.
3. Entertainment Gets Portable and Massive
Soundcore’s latest speaker thinks it’s a whole entertainment system.
The Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro combines a suitcase-form party speaker with a built-in laser projector and detachable wireless speakers. Pop-up Dolby Atmos surround sound and outdoor cinema capability mean your next camping trip could feature better audio than most movie theaters. It’s like someone decided a boombox needed to moonlight as a home theater.
2. Gaming Handhelds Level Up
Lenovo’s Legion Go just got a serious glow-up with that 8.8-inch OLED screen.
Lenovo unveiled the second-gen Legion Go handheld with a massive 8.8-inch OLED display and AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip for Windows gaming. Detachable controllers and Xbox mode compatibility make this a serious Steam Deck competitor. The white ThinkPad X9 Aura edition and Vertiflex Rotating Concept also made appearances, proving Lenovo isn’t just about business laptops anymore.
1. Samsung Keeps Refining the Formula
Sometimes the best innovation is just doing everything a little bit better.
The Galaxy S25 FE arrives lighter and thinner with increased battery capacity and faster 45W charging. Slimmer bezels and improved chips round out the incremental upgrades that actually matter in daily use. The Tab S11 series adds advanced anti-reflective glass, upgraded DEX mode for virtual desktops, and AMOLED displays that make Netflix binges look spectacular.
