A&S Resources obtiene 6.000 millones de dólares de financiación ferroviaria

-A&S Resources obtiene 6.000 millones de dólares de financiación ferroviaria para desbloquear un activo de mineral de hierro de 2,5 billones de dólares

LONDRES, 5 de septiembre de 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A&S Resources Limited ha obtenido financiación para su ferrocarril que conectará sus activos minerales en la República Centroafricana (RCA) a través de Camerún con los mercados internacionales de exportación, lo que supone un paso importante hacia el desarrollo de una de las mayores reservas de mineral de hierro de alta ley sin explotar del mundo.

El ferrocarril, de aproximadamente 1.350 km, será financiado por el Banco de Exportación e Importación de la India (EXIM Bank) y conectará la RCA, país sin litoral, con el puerto de aguas profundas de Kribi, en Camerún.

El proyecto de A&S Resources en la RCA está vinculado a lo que los geólogos describen como una de las mayores anomalías magnéticas del mundo: su potencial de recursos supera los 20.000 millones de toneladas de mineral de hierro, predominantemente de alta ley, con un valor bruto estimado in situ de aproximadamente 2,5 billones de dólares. Además del mineral de hierro, A&S Resources también posee minerales críticos, elementos de tierras raras, cobre y otros recursos estratégicos en la región.

El ferrocarril proporcionará una ruta directa para que estos recursos lleguen a los mercados mundiales a través de Kribi, superando una de las principales limitaciones de infraestructura a las que se enfrenta el desarrollo minero en la República Centroafricana, país sin litoral. El ferrocarril es de doble vía para carga pesada, con una capacidad de 250.000 toneladas de carga por día, ampliable a 300.000 toneladas. Esta nueva infraestructura también tiene el potencial de estimular un mayor crecimiento económico en la República Centroafricana y Camerún, apoyando el empleo, el desarrollo de habilidades, la inversión y el comercio, y creando oportunidades para un mayor desarrollo industrial y agrícola.

La financiación se basa en los avances anunciados a principios de este año, cuando A&S Resources firmó acuerdos estratégicos que abarcan el desarrollo minero, la construcción del ferrocarril, la logística de exportación y los acuerdos de compra a largo plazo. Ya se habían iniciado los estudios topográficos y técnicos del ferrocarril, y la puesta en marcha está prevista para finales de 2026.

El ferrocarril se está desarrollando en colaboración con China Railway Sixth Group Co., Ltd (CRSG), filial de China Railway Group Limited, que ha ejecutado más de 6.200 km de proyectos ferroviarios en África.

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Goldene Henne 2026: Glanzvoller Abend in Leipzig begeistert Millionen

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Momente, die berühren, und Stars, die begeistern: Die Goldene Henne 2026 hat die Leipziger Messe gestern Abend in eine ganz besondere Bühne verwandelt. Große Stars, emotionale Auszeichnungen und musikalische Höhepunkte machten die 32. Verleihung zu einem glänzenden Abend - vor Ort und vor den Bildschirmen. Bis zu 3,4 Millionen Zuschauerinnen und Zuschauer schalteten im Ersten ein, der Marktanteil lag bei 18 Prozent.

Für musikalische Highlights sorgten internationale und nationale Topstars: Take That, Helene Fischer, Johannes Oerding, Unheilig, Michael Schulte, Peter Maffay und vor allem auch Florian Künstler und der MDR Kinderchor brachten die Bühne zum Leuchten. Helene Fischer präsentierte erstmals live ihre neue Single, Take That sorgten gemeinsam mit Michael Patrick Kelly für eine besondere Deutschlandpremiere.

Doch die Goldene Henne 2026 war weit mehr als eine große Primetime-Show. Im Mittelpunkt des größten Publikumspreises, moderiert von Esther Sedlaczek und Florian Silbereisen, standen Menschen und Geschichten, die bewegen. Armin Mueller-Stahl wurde für sein Lebenswerk geehrt, Hape Kerkeling erhielt die Goldene Henne in der Kategorie Film & Fernsehen. Auch Felix Lobrecht und das Eiskunstlaufpaar Minerva Hase und Nikita Volodin durften sich über eine Goldene Henne freuen. Und mit der Ehren-Henne für das Fernseh-Event "Babylon Berlin" wurde eine Serie ausgezeichnet, die deutsche Fernsehgeschichte geschrieben hat und am 10. September mit ihrer finalen Staffel in der ARD Mediathek zurückkehrt.

Besonders berührend waren die Auszeichnungen für Menschen, die sonst nicht im Rampenlicht stehen: für die ehrenamtlichen Helferinnen und Helfer des Tierheims Berlin, für Lebensretter und für das Kinder- und Jugendhospiz Leuchtturm. Sie zeigen, was die Goldene Henne seit jeher auszeichnet: große Unterhaltung und große Wertschätzung für Menschen, die unsere Gesellschaft bereichern.

Die Goldene Henne 2026 ist eine Veranstaltung von MDR und SuperIllu in Zusammenarbeit mit NDR, BR und rbb.

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Experience AI Companion in Everyday Life at Hisense IFA 2026

BERLIN, Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, is inviting visitors at IFA 2026 to experience how AI can make everyday home routines simpler and more intuitive. Under the theme "Innovating a Brighter Life," the Hisense AI Companion Suite, powered by ConnectLife, brings connected intelligence to the kitchen, laundry and living spaces.

Step into the kitchen and a simple question— "What should I make?"—can set the experience in motion. The AI Companion Refrigerator recognizes stored ingredients and suggests meal ideas based on personal preferences. Once a recipe is selected, it can sync with the AI Companion Oven to support automatic cooking, while the AI Companion Wine Cabinet recommends pairings and maintains suitable storage conditions. After the meal, the AI Companion Dishwasher recognizes dish conditions and adjusts cleaning, demonstrating how AI can support the journey from planning dinner to cleaning up.

In the laundry area, visitors can see how the AI Companion Laundry Suite turns a routine load into a simpler, more automated experience. By recognizing clothing characteristics, it selects suitable wash and dry cycles and adjusts the process automatically, creating a load-and-go experience.

The experience continues in the living space. The AI Companion Air Conditioner senses indoor conditions and user presence, adapting airflow as people move through the room. Meanwhile, the AI Companion Energy System considers weather and time-of-use electricity pricing to help optimize household energy use.

Building on ConnectLife's support, Hisense is collaborating with Alexa+ to be among the first home appliance brands bringing smart home devices to Amazon's Alexa+ AI assistant using Amazon's new Smart Home AI Toolkit. Available in the coming months, Alexa+ customers will be able to control select Hisense air conditioners by simply saying what they need. Alexa+ will then map the request, navigate the settings, and complete the action for them.

Hisense's approach to innovation has also earned recognition at IFA, with several of its products receiving awards. The Multi Function II Series, an all-in-one energy-saving HVAC solution, received a Winner Award, while the X-zone Master was named an Honoree. The U8 Air Master Air Conditioner, W60 3D Kitchen-fit Series and 60cm Integrated Wine Cabinet were also recognized that underscores Hisense's focus on combining intelligent technology, thoughtful design and everyday usability.

Across these IFA scenarios, Hisense brings its Smart Home Companion capabilities to life through V AIOS, giving devices the ability to Sense what is happening, Think through what to do, Communicate naturally with users and across devices, and Execute tasks by orchestrating devices and services autonomously. Together, these capabilities help AI Companion Suites understand context, make decisions and take action, helping the home do more while asking less of its users.

About Hisense

Hisense, founded in 1969, is a globally recognized leader in home appliances and consumer electronics with operations in over 180 countries, specializing in delivering high-quality multimedia products, home appliances, and intelligent IT solutions. According to Omdia, Hisense ranks No. 1 globally in the 100-inch and over TV segment (2023-2026H1). As The Origin of RGB MiniLED, Hisense continues to lead the next-generation RGB MiniLED innovation. As the official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026TM, Hisense is committed to global sports partnerships as a way to connect with audiences worldwide.

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PrimeBOT Wins Official IFA Innovation Awards as Personal Robotics Moves Closer to the Home

BERLIN, Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PrimeBOT made a high-impact debut at IFA 2026, earning official recognition for both PrimeBOT T1 and PrimeBOT Q1 while drawing strong interest from international news outlets, industry professionals, creators, and visitors across Messe Berlin and ShowStoppers.

PrimeBOT T1 was named the winner of the IFA Innovation Award for Content Creation Technology, while PrimeBOT Q1 was selected as an IFA NEXT Honoree.

The IFA Innovation Awards are IFA Berlin's official awards program, recognizing standout innovation at one of the world's largest consumer tech events. The on-stage recognition highlighted two complementary directions in PrimeBOT's personal robotics strategy: T1's transformable, cross-scenario approach to mobility and creative use, and Q1's emphasis on personalized interaction, programmability, movement, and long-term companionship.

The awards were matched by strong engagement throughout the show. Much of it focused on what it would feel like to live with a personal robot. Media participants walked alongside Q1, tested balancing responses, and interacted almost like they would with a child. T1's transformation process drew immediate attention across the show floor, while its reactions to touch and head pats made the experience intimate and personal.

That response reinforced one of PrimeBOT's central ideas: the next breakthrough in consumer robotics will not come from another single-purpose machine, but from robots capable of becoming part of everyday family life.

PrimeBOT International Market CMO Yuan Zou expanded on that idea as a speaker during the IFA Dream Stage panel "Robots in the Kitchen and Home: From Task-Specific Tools to Humanoids," alongside Dr. Glenn Mathijssen of Circus Group, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge, Raghav Gupta of Posha, and Michael Wolf of The Spoon.

"For decades, we have judged robots by an industrial standard: how much work can they replace? But the home operates under a different value system," said Yuan Zou. "A personal robot doesn't have to do everything on day one, but it has to create value. That can begin with interaction, companionship, learning, and creativity, then deepen as the robot better understands the user and the home, and eventually expands into more meaningful physical assistance. Before a robot can become truly useful in the home, it first has to earn its place there."

PrimeBOT will continue live demonstrations throughout IFA 2026 at Booth H25-150. Media, partners, and attendees are invited to experience PrimeBOT T1 and PrimeBOT Q1 in person.

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Lauréate du prix de la meilleure marque d'écosystème domestique basé sur l'IA, CHiQ explore de nouvelles expériences de vie connectée en innovant dans l'IA

BERLIN, 5 septembre 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CHiQ, marque mondiale spécialisée dans la maison connectée, a reçu le prix de la meilleure marque d'écosystème domestique basé sur l'IA lors du salon IFA (Innovation For All) 2026, en reconnaissance de ses innovations constantes dans le domaine des technologies d'IA et des écosystèmes de maison connectée. Ce prix vient souligner une nouvelle fois le travail pionnier de CHiQ en matière de domotique alimentée par l'IA, ainsi que ses efforts continus pour améliorer l'expérience d'utilisation grâce à des avancées technologiques.

Décernée conjointement par International Data Group et l'IFA, cette récompense de l'innovation technologique figure parmi les plus suivies par le secteur mondial de l'électronique grand public et de l'électroménager lors du salon. Ce prix distingue les avancées notables réalisées dans le domaine des technologies d'IA de pointe à l'échelle du secteur, en mettant l'accent sur les innovations et les applications concrètes qui contribuent à son développement.

« L'attribution à CHiQ du prix de la meilleure marque d'écosystème domestique basé sur l'IA est une reconnaissance de ses efforts de recherche permanents en matière de domotique alimentée par l'IA », déclare Vinson Fan, directeur général adjoint du Centre des activités de marque internationales de Changhong. « La valeur de l'IA ne doit pas seulement transparaître dans les fonctionnalités intelligentes de chaque produit, mais aussi dans la compréhension des besoins des utilisateurs et dans la capacité des différents appareils et scénarios à fonctionner ensemble de manière naturelle. CHiQ continuera à renforcer l'intégration de l'IA dans la vie quotidienne à la maison, afin de rendre la technologie de la maison connectée plus réactive aux besoins des utilisateurs et de proposer aux consommateurs du monde entier des expériences plus pratiques, intuitives et personnalisées. »

Au salon IFA de cette année, CHiQ dévoile une gamme de produits phares fondés sur l'IA pour la maison intelligente dans plusieurs catégories clés, notamment les téléviseurs, les réfrigérateurs, les lave-linge ou encore les climatiseurs. Le téléviseur IA MiniLED RVB intègre une plateforme sportive basée sur l'IA qui élargit les possibilités d'entraînement à domicile, tandis que le réfrigérateur IA utilise une technologie de contrôle de précision alimentée par l'IA pour optimiser la conservation des aliments. Les lave-linge et les climatiseurs sont dotés de capteurs intelligents qui parfont l'entretien du linge et la régulation de la température intérieure.

Au-delà de ses produits, CHiQ poursuit son exploration des liens entre technologie, culture et art de vivre. La marque s'inspire du thème du panda dans ses interactions fondées sur l'IA afin d'aborder les utilisateurs de manière plus conviviale. Grâce à des partenariats sportifs, par exemple avec la Coupe du monde de saut à ski de la FIS, CHiQ associe également sa marque à des disciplines sportives et à des modes de vie familiers aux consommateurs européens pour consolider sa présence locale.

Ces dernières années, CHiQ n'a cessé de faire progresser le développement et l'application des technologies d'IA, étendant ses capacités en la matière pour passer de produits isolés à une gamme plus large d'appareils électroménagers et de scénarios du quotidien, tout en renforçant régulièrement ses capacités d'innovation sur le plan des technologies et des produits. Forte du prix obtenu, la marque CHiQ entend continuer à élargir le rôle de l'IA dans la vie quotidienne à la maison. Grâce à un écosystème plus ouvert et à un travail assidu de mise au point technologique, la marque a pour ambition de consolider sa présence mondiale et de créer des expériences de vie connectée plus personnalisées pour les consommateurs du monde entier.

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Penetron Boosts Sales & Technical Support in Midwest and Central USA

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 24, 2026, Penetron announced the appointment of Sean Allison as Specifications Developer for the Midwest and Central USA. This appointment strengthens the Penetron Engineering Support team's ability to support architects, engineers, and specification professionals across key regions of the North American market.

Based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Sean Allison will be responsible for specifications development for the Midwest and Central USA regions, including Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

"Sean will work closely with our engineering support team and account managers to build and maintain relationships with architects, engineers, and specification writers," explains Cassandra Gouws, Technical Manager for Penetron USA. "Sean will educate architects, engineers, and specifiers on our crystalline waterproofing and anti-microbial technology and help expand Penetron's presence in master specifications throughout his regions."

With more than three decades of experience in sales, key account management, and technical support in the construction industry, Sean is thoroughly familiar with the needs of architects, engineers, and project managers. His expertise spans construction project management, concrete solutions, building materials, and installation quality.

"Adding Sean to our engineering support team will enhance our efforts to make Penetron a standard component of master specifications in our targeted markets," adds Cassandra Gouws. "He understands how important it is to help architects and engineers manage project specifications by providing technical expertise and optimal concrete waterproofing and protection solutions."

Sean has an educational background in business management and marketing, as well as extensive training in the design and installation of various construction products. He was also the founder and owner of Hardscapes Unlimited, a hardscape design firm that delivered commercial solutions throughout the Midwest and Central USA.

"In my career in the construction industry, I have helped countless architects and engineers through the different phases of the project life cycle to ensure successful results," notes Sean Allison. "I joined Penetron to be part of a great team environment that could provide solid product solutions."

"Expanding our engineering support team is a central part of our continued commitment to customer support," says Christopher Chen, Director of The Penetron Group. "We welcome Sean to the team. His technical expertise makes him a highly effective addition to the company."

The PENETRON Group is a leading manufacturer of specialty construction products for concrete waterproofing, concrete repairs and floor preparation systems. The Group operates through a global network, offering support to the design and construction community through its regional offices, representatives and distribution channels.

For more information on PENETRON waterproofing solutions, please visit penetron(dot)com or Facebook(dot)com/ThePenetronGroup, email CRDept(at)penetron(dot)com or contact the Corporate Relations Department at 631-941-9700.

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Extreme Heat. Drought. Water Scarcity. New Net Zero Speaks Episode Explores Why Climate Change Is Becoming Increasingly Local

New Mexico State Climatologist David W. DuBois tells global youth audiences that understanding local climate information is becoming one of our most important tools for protecting communities and preparing for a hotter, drier future.

NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Planet Classroom Network and the Protect Our Planet (POP) Movement today announced a new episode of the acclaimed global series Net Zero Speaks featuring David W. DuBois, State Climatologist of New Mexico, Director of the New Mexico Climate Center, and Associate Professor at New Mexico State University.

Hosted by youth climate advocate Ivan Ransom, the episode explores one of the defining climate questions facing communities around the world:

How is climate change changing where you live—and what can communities do to prepare?

As prolonged drought, extreme heat, water scarcity, declining snowpack, dust storms, and worsening air quality reshape life across the American Southwest, DuBois explains why climate change is increasingly experienced through local impacts rather than distant global trends.

Throughout the conversation, DuBois discusses how trusted climate information, community planning, citizen science, and long-term resilience strategies can help communities adapt to a hotter, drier, and less predictable future. Drawing on decades of experience working with farmers, emergency planners, public health officials, educators, and policymakers, he explains why climate resilience begins with understanding what is happening at the local level.

A Leading Voice on Climate Resilience

David W. DuBois serves as State Climatologist of New Mexico and Director of the New Mexico Climate Center, where he leads statewide climate services that collect, analyze, and communicate weather and climate information supporting agriculture, water management, emergency preparedness, public health, and environmental planning.

He also chairs New Mexico's Drought Monitoring Workgroup and serves as the state's coordinator for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow (CoCoRaHS) citizen science network, helping connect thousands of local weather observations with scientific research and public decision-making.

His work demonstrates how accurate climate information helps communities make better decisions before disasters occur rather than simply reacting afterward.

From Climate Data to Community Action

One of the episode's central themes is the importance of turning climate science into practical action.

DuBois explains how earlier heat waves, prolonged drought, declining mountain snowpack, worsening dust storms, and increasing water stress are already changing how communities manage agriculture, public health, transportation, emergency response, and long-term water resources.

The conversation explores how improved weather monitoring networks, citizen science, early warning systems, and stronger communication between scientists and local communities can help people make better everyday decisions while preparing for increasingly frequent climate extremes.

Why Youth Voices Matter

For more than fifty episodes, Net Zero Speaks has connected youth climate leaders with many of the world's foremost scientists, policymakers, engineers, economists, and environmental advocates.

Produced by the Planet Classroom Network in partnership with the Protect Our Planet (POP) Movement, the series gives young people direct access to the experts shaping the global transition toward a more sustainable future.

Each episode explores practical solutions, emerging challenges, and the latest scientific developments affecting climate action worldwide.

"Climate change may be global, but people experience it locally," said C. M. (Cathy) Rubin, Founder and CEO of Planet Classroom. "David W. DuBois reminds us that better climate information, stronger communities, and informed citizens are among our most powerful tools for building resilience in a changing world."

Watch the Episode

Net Zero Speaks with David W. DuBois premieres on the Planet Classroom Network YouTube channel.

About Net Zero Speaks

Net Zero Speaks is Planet Classroom's acclaimed climate interview series produced in partnership with the Protect Our Planet (POP) Movement. Through conversations between youth climate leaders and leading scientists, policymakers, innovators, and environmental experts, the series explores the solutions, challenges, and breakthroughs shaping the global transition toward a more sustainable future.

More than 50 episodes have been produced, giving young people direct access to the experts helping shape the future of our planet.

About the Protect Our Planet (POP) Movement

The Protect Our Planet (POP) Movement mobilizes young people worldwide to advance climate solutions, support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and protect threatened ecosystems.

Through education, storytelling, advocacy, and youth engagement, POP empowers the next generation to become active participants in building a more sustainable future.

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CHiQ получил награду AI Home Ecosystem Brand Award, исследуя новый опыт умной жизни с помощью инноваций в области искусственного интеллекта

БЕРЛИН, 5 сентября 2026 г. /PRNewswire/ -- Глобальный бренд умного дома CHiQ получил награду AI Home Ecosystem Brand Award на IFA 2026 в знак признания его продолжающихся инноваций в области технологий искусственного интеллекта и экосистем умного дома. Награда также подчеркивает новаторскую работу CHiQ в области умных домов с искусственным интеллектом и его постоянные усилия по улучшению пользовательского опыта за счет технологического прорыва.

Эта награда, представленная совместно IDG и IFA, является одной из наград за технологические инновации, за которыми пристально следит мировая индустрия бытовой электроники и бытовой техники во время IFA. Она признает заметные достижения в области передовых технологий ИИ во всем секторе, уделяя особое внимание практическим инновациям и приложениям, которые способствуют развитию отрасли.

«Получение награды AI Home Ecosystem Brand Award является признанием продолжающегося исследования CHiQ интеллектуальных домов с искусственным интеллектом, — сказал Винсон Фан (Vinson Fan), заместитель генерального директора Changhong International Brand Business Center. — Ценность ИИ должна отражаться не только в интеллектуальных функциях отдельных продуктов, но и в понимании потребностей пользователей и обеспечении естественной совместной работы различных устройств и сценариев. CHiQ продолжит углублять интеграцию ИИ в повседневную домашнюю жизнь, делая технологию умного дома более отзывчивой к пользователям и предоставляя потребителям по всему миру более удобный, интуитивно понятный и персонализированный опыт».

На выставке IFA в этом году бренд CHiQ представил ряд флагманских продуктов для умного дома с искусственным интеллектом в ключевых категориях, включая телевизоры, холодильники, стиральные машины и кондиционеры. ИИ-телевизор RGB MiniLED оснащен спортивной платформой ИИ, которая расширяет возможности для физических упражнений дома, в то время как холодильник ИИ использует технологию точного управления на основе ИИ для улучшения сохранения продуктов питания. Стиральные машины и кондиционеры используют интеллектуальные датчики для дальнейшей оптимизации ухода за одеждой и управления климатом в помещении.

Помимо своей продукции, CHiQ продолжает исследовать пересечение технологий, культуры и образа жизни. Бренд включил элементы, вдохновленные пандами, в свои взаимодействия с ИИ, чтобы привлечь пользователей более доступным способом. Благодаря спортивным партнерским отношениям, таким как Кубок мира по прыжкам с трамплина FIS, CHiQ также связывает свой бренд со спортом и стилем жизни, знакомым европейским потребителям, еще больше укрепляя свое локализованное присутствие бренда.

В последние годы CHiQ продолжает развивать и применять технологию ИИ, расширяя свои возможности ИИ от отдельных продуктов до более широкого спектра бытовой техники и повседневных сценариев, при этом неуклонно укрепляя свои технологические и инновационные возможности. Основываясь на этой награде, CHiQ еще больше расширит роль ИИ в повседневной домашней жизни. Благодаря более открытой экосистеме и постоянному технологическому развитию бренд стремится укрепить свое глобальное присутствие и предоставить потребителям по всему миру более персонализированный опыт умной жизни.

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Maxis Series Brings More Space, Support and Choice to Big & Tall Users

BERLIN, Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LiberNovo is exhibiting at IFA 2026 from September 4 to 8 at Messe Berlin, presenting its dynamic ergonomic seating range at Hall 7, Stand 7.2a-105. The Maxis Series leads the stand, alongside the LiberNovo Omni Pro and LiberNovo Omni SE. LiberNovo Omni Pro has also earned nominations in two IFA Innovation Awards categories: Best in Design and Best in Tech for Good & Accessibility.

Founded in 1924, IFA is a leading global event for consumer technology and home appliances, connecting brands, retailers, buyers, media and creators. Product launches, demonstrations and industry meetings help shape technology conversations beyond Berlin. The 2026 theme, "The future is now," highlights AI, smart home, health technology and connected living. As hybrid work, gaming and content creation extend sitting time, LiberNovo is presenting ergonomic seating as an active support system rather than a static object.

Maxis Series: Built for Bigger Builds

Maxis was designed for taller, broader and heavier users rather than scaled up from a standard model. Its 52 cm (20.5-inch) seat depth and wider cushion provide more room to shift and greater thigh support. Multi-density foam is firmer toward the back to support the sitting bones and softer toward the front to reduce pressure on the thighs. A reinforced frame, aluminum-alloy base and four-direction armrests create a stable platform for long work, gaming and creative sessions.

All three versions offer five-stage recline from 105° to 160°, with progressive springs helping the chair hold steady support through each position. Maxis Manual uses a knob to set lumbar depth. Maxis Electric adds motorized lumbar support and OmniStretch, a button-activated guided back stretch. Maxis Airflow adds Active Airflow seat ventilation for extended sessions in warmer environments.

"Most big and tall chairs are a standard chair with the dimensions turned up. That gets you more surface and the same problem," said Yanle, Founder and CEO of LiberNovo. "We built Maxis around how a bigger frame loads a chair across a full day. Berlin is the first place people can sit in all three versions and judge that for themselves."

Dynamic Ergonomics That Follows the Body

LiberNovo's Dynamic Ergonomics principle is that support should follow posture changes, work rhythm and the need to reset instead of asking the user to remain fixed. Across the lineup, lumbar depth can be adjusted to the individual back, while the recline range supports focused desk work through full relaxation. Responsive neck support sits against the cervical spine rather than pushing at the back of the skull, and its angle changes through recline to help keep the user's eyeline oriented toward the screen.

The Omni Pro expands this approach with motorized lumbar adjustment, OmniStretch and Active Airflow ventilation. The manually adjusted Omni SE provides a practical entry point to Dynamic Ergonomics. Both complement the Maxis Series in a lineup designed around different body types, preferences and working styles.

Supporting Special Olympics New York

LiberNovo is sponsoring Special Olympics New York with a donation of LiberNovo Omni ergonomic chairs to support office teams across three locations: the Albany headquarters, NYC office, and Long Island office.

Since 1968, Special Olympics has grown into a global movement creating opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to participate, be respected, and be seen. The mission is built not just by athletes, but by an entire community working behind the scenes, coordinating events, managing volunteers, and connecting families to opportunity, often with little visibility of their own.

This sponsorship is LiberNovo's way of standing behind that work. Ergonomic design is not only about product performance. It is also about recognizing that the people who make inclusion possible deserve support too. As LiberNovo continues to expand its presence across international markets, sponsorships like this reflect a broader commitment: designing for the people who show up every day to build something bigger than themselves.

This marks an early step in a relationship LiberNovo hopes to grow, one rooted in shared values, not just brand visibility.

Try the Chairs in Berlin

Media, retail partners and visitors are invited to Hall 7, Stand 7.2a-105 to experience the Maxis Series and compare its three versions. Interviews, product demonstrations and business meetings can be booked at pr@libernovo.com.

About LiberNovo

LiberNovo builds dynamic ergonomic seating for people who sit for a living. Its chairs are designed around movement rather than fixed posture, helping support follow the body throughout the working day. Learn more at libernovo.com.

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Tuya Smart Unveils Doova at IFA 2026, an AI Home Companion Robot Designed to Support Independently Living Seniors

BERLIN, Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA; HKEX: 2391), a global AI cloud platform service provider, today unveiled Doova, its new AI home companion robot, at IFA 2026. Designed for seniors living alone, Doova moves beyond the traditional roles of security devices and household robots, combining proactive safety protection, emotionally intelligent companionship, and seamless smart home coordination to support a safer, more connected, and more comfortable daily life.

For many seniors living independently, the greatest concern is not simply an accident itself, but the time that passes before anyone realizes something is wrong.

Doova is equipped with LDS LiDAR, a four-microphone sound source localization system, and AI vision-based skeletal recognition algorithms. If a user falls or encounters another emergency, they can call out, "Hey Tuya, help," and Doova will quickly locate the user, move to their side, and assess the situation in real time.

If no response is detected within 60 seconds, Doova automatically initiates an emergency response workflow, sending a two-way live video call alert to family members so assistance can be arranged without delay.

An AI Companion for Everyday Life

Doova combines emotional companionship, daily assistance, and wellness support in a single AI-powered home companion designed specifically for older adults. Its conversational ability is powered by a multimodal large language model, allowing it to hold natural, free-flowing conversations rather than respond only to fixed commands.

During quiet moments at home, Doova can hold conversations, offer company, and play entertainment content to ease feelings of loneliness. In day-to-day life, it can help interpret complex bills and letters, identify potential scam risks, and guide users through operating smart appliances. For health and routine management, Doova can provide reminders for medication, weather updates, and schedules, while also engaging users with light interactive games.

Over time, Doova learns user preferences and becomes more personally helpful in everyday areas such as meal suggestions, gardening advice, and outfit recommendations. In the future, Tuya also plans to introduce value-added services including autonomous item-finding throughout the home, helping reduce anxiety around misplaced belongings.

Smarter In-Home Monitoring for Greater Peace of Mind

When users are away from home, Doova helps make home monitoring simpler and less intrusive.

Unlike conventional patrol-style security devices that follow walls in fixed routes and can feel like overt surveillance, Doova uses a node-oriented coverage strategy designed around the center of each room. It can move from space to space on a dual-wheel drive with caster wheels, perform a 360-degree scan at each location, and automatically generate a safety report that is delivered to the user's mobile phone, making it easier to stay informed about conditions throughout the home from anywhere. Doova also supports autonomous docking and recharging, so monitoring continues without day-to-day intervention.

A Gentle Smart Home Hub Built for Daily Living

Powered by Tuya's mature AIoT ecosystem, Doova also serves as a central smart home control hub. With simple voice commands, users can coordinate connected devices across the home, including lighting, curtains, kitchen appliances, and bathroom devices, without complicated setup or operations, lowering the barrier to smart living for seniors.

Doova is also designed to feel like a natural part of the household rather than a piece of equipment. Its soft, curved form moves away from the cold, mechanical look often associated with robots, allowing it to blend more naturally into living spaces. The device height is optimized for interaction whether a user is standing, seated, or reclining, while a 10.1-inch high-definition display and dynamic facial expressions make conversations feel warmer and more engaging.

Doova has drawn strong interest from attendees at IFA 2026, reflecting growing demand for AI solutions that support independent living. With Doova, Tuya continues to extend its AI+IoT ecosystem into new areas of daily life, bringing safety, companionship, and connected living together for seniors who choose to age independently.

About Tuya Smart

Tuya Inc. (NYSE: TUYA; HKEX: 2391) is a leading global AI cloud platform service provider dedicated to bringing AI into everyday life. Through its TuyaOpen open-source development framework and universal AI Agent engines, including the AI Agent development platform, Tuya integrates multimodal AI capabilities to lower barriers for AI development, efficiently advancing the realization of AI-driven lifestyles and accelerating AI integration with the physical world. Tuya offers innovative physical AI solutions for smart devices, commercial applications, and industry developers through its cloud computing and spatial intelligence capabilities. It also provides a complete, open, and neutral global AIoT ecosystem.

As of June 30, 2026, the Tuya AI Developer Platform had over 2,092,000 registered AI developers from more than 200 countries and regions.

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