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Explore the coolest and most innovative tech from four days walking the crowded IFA 2026 show floor.

The most mind-blowing IFA 2026 devices you need to see From AI gadgets to futuristic home tech, here are the coolest innovations we found across IFA 2026.

Look Up Back to School Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Mashable Selects Say More Trending Now Good Connection: Uplifting stories for a digital age Creator Playbook Switch Off Mashable Voices Safety Net Versus All Series Longshot Space is building a massive gun that could one day launch satellites into orbit without rockets. The world's largest gun belongs to Longshot Space, which plans to go even bigger in the hopes of harnessing its technology to shoot satellites into space instead of using rockets. Roman telescope's data deluge will change who gets to do big astronomy The Milky Way's center holds the ruins of another ancient galaxy The most mind-blowing IFA 2026 devices you need to see From AI gadgets to futuristic home tech, here are the coolest innovations we found across IFA 2026. This is what I'd put in my smart home of the future From robot arms to bumper cars, these are the futuristic gadgets I'd want in my dream smart home. The 7 services needed to stream all NFL games Want to watch every NFL game this season?

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Is the war entering a new phase? Ukraine takes the war to Russia's space programme in tactical shift Share Ukraine takes the war to Russia's space programme in tactical shift on social media Russian Aerospace Forces (RAF) chief Aleksandr Chayko barely survived a blast that killed his son-in-law. Chayko, who turned 55 in the last week of July, was reportedly having a belated birthday party on August 1 at a high-end Italian restaurant in central Moscow. She was stopped by a security guard, according to Russia. The Kremlin did not confirm the casualties, but blamed the attack on the "bloody tentacles" of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's government.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman backs moving AI data centers into orbit, citing solar power as a way to win both the space race and the AI race.

Plus: The data center backlash is scrambling the midterm elections. This company's plans to deploy space mirrors could jeopardize the night sky for many A company that plans to beam sunlight from space to Earth on demand might unintentionally brighten the night sky for many more people than intended, according to a new study. Later this year, Reflect Orbital plans to launch a test satellite that will extend an 18-by-18-meter mirror in orbit. The goal is to eventually launch up to 50,000 larger satellites that can reflect sunlight to Earth on demand. Reflect Orbital says the technology could extend sunlight for solar panel charging, emergency response, and military activities. But new research suggests the giant beams could shine as bright as 10,000 full moons and scatter light over tens of kilometers, raising concerns about dark skies, aviation, and wildlife.

CosmoCube would peer 13.5 billion years back in time from the far side of the moon. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy . The big bang may have started everything we know and love, but there wasn't much to show for it at first.

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