Awards Announced for Gizmodo's Top Picks at IFA 2025: Winners Revealed

In the world of technology, September 2025 has been a buzzing month with numerous new product launches. Here's a roundup of some of the most exciting announcements:

Projectors and Displays

Anker's Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro, a 4K projector, has made its debut. Equipped with a U-shaped optical laser system, this projector boasts an impressive brightness of up to 3,500 ANSI lumens.

Samsung has also entered the fray with the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, a large Android tablet designed for work and productivity, boasting a 14.6-inch screen.

Audio and Wearables

Plaud's Note Pro, an AI recorder, has hit the market, offering extended battery life and two microphones for improved recording range.

Polar has joined the fitness wearable market with a screenless device, offering similar functionality to Whoop, but without an annual fee.

JLab is set to release a pair of open-ear headphones, priced at $99, and another wireless headphone model, but details are yet to be disclosed.

Smart Home and Robots

IFA 2025, Europe's largest tech show, has primarily focused on smart home gear and robots this year. Notable announcements include Lenovo's ThinkBook VertiFlex Concept, a laptop with a screen that flips from horizontal to landscape, designed for developers and reading websites without scrolling.

Inmo's Air 3, a pair of AR glasses, features a smart ring for UI control and multiple interactive windows.

Ecovacs has unveiled the Deebot X11 OmniCyclone, a robot vacuum with onboard AI, improved motors, GaN fast-charging technology, and better edge cleaning capabilities.

Gaming and Accessories

Lenovo's Legion Pro 7, a gaming laptop, has been enhanced with AMD's Ryzen 9 9955X3D for improved gaming performance.

The Lenovo Legion Go 2, a gaming handheld, offers an 8.8-inch OLED screen, variable refresh rate, and improved ergonomics.

Max Headphones has introduced a charging stand designed to charge both AirPods Max and a pair of AirPods earbuds.

Miscellaneous

Govee's Permanent Outdoor Lights Prism supports 16 million colors and are designed for year-round outdoor use.

SwitchBot's Kata, a wheeled robot stuffed animal, features on-device AI capabilities, capable of experiencing emotions like jealousy.

Eufy's MarsWalker is a robot vacuum accessory that allows the vacuum to climb stairs using a "mech suit."

Anker's Prime 300W Power Bank can charge multiple devices simultaneously, including two laptops.

We Are Rewind's GB-001 boombox offers a blend of the old and the new with a tape deck, VU meters, and Bluetooth connectivity.

Lastly, Laifen T1 Pro, a sleek, sturdy shaver made from aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, promises to be a game-changer in the shaving industry.

Tecno's Slim smartphone claims to have enough battery life for more than a full day, despite being very thin.

Stay tuned for more tech updates as we continue to cover the latest developments in the tech world!

Awards Announced for Gizmodo's Top Picks at IFA 2025: Winners Revealed