IFA 2014

Though smartwatches and big curved UHD televisions were just about everywhere at IFA 2014, exhibitors had plenty of other gadgets and gizmos to show to the bustling crowds pounding the halls of Berlin's Messe. Gizmag looks back at IFA 2104.

In a bid to help both customers and shopkeepers, findbox GmbH has developed the findbox, a kiosk-like device that scans items and product packaging, lets shoppers know if a replacement is in the shop and guides them to the right peg.

D-Link is keen to plant a flag in the emerging connected smart home with its new mydlink Home range of smart devices. The line includes five modules aimed at letting homeowners control technology around the home using a smartphone or tablet, be it from the comfort of the sofa or when out and about.

Garmin's new vivosmart fitness bracelet, which we came across at IFA last week, retains the form and function of its predecessor, the vivofit. The company's latest effort combines this functionality with the hyper-connectivity of a smartwatch, delivering email, text and calls alerts to the wrist.

While at IFA 2014, Gizmag talked E Ink products past, present and future with the company's Director of Product Management Giovanni Mancini.

Making its debut at this year’s IFA electronics show in Berlin, the Withings Home video and environmental monitoring device tries to dispel the "1984" vibe in a user-friendly package that blends into modern home decor.

Asus’ latest 7-inch slate may not be the most exciting product to come out of IFA this year, but it is a very solid tablet, both in terms of specs and how it feels in the hand. The device features a fashion-conscious design and a thin, solid feeling profile.

Creative has combined its audio processing know-how with audiophile-grade components for a new addition to the Sound Blaster audio family. The X7 boasts more features than any Sound Blaster before it, including a built-in power amp, cross-platform connectivity and intelligent audio enhancement tech.

Caterpillar, a company best known for making construction equipment, is launching a new smartphone called the S50. This device is designed to be rugged and durable, which means it should be able to handle the lifestyle of users who enjoy the outdoors, as well as those who need to use it for work.

HP’s new 2-in-1 system takes significant cues from the Surface, offering a detachable keyboard and kick stand. That said, the machine is far from a direct clone of Microsoft’s device, packing a few interesting design features of its own, including the ability to mimic All-in-One functionality.

There's no denying it, it's a monster. TCL has given its flagship Ultra High Definition television announced at CES back in January a more immersive new bed-fellow in the shape of the 110-inch China Star Curved Ultra-HD TV.

Gizmag caught up with Blue Microphones for a listen of its first headphones at IFA 2014. The Mo-Fi cans feature a built-in amp that's claimed capable of reproducing source audio "with the greatest accuracy and dynamic response." So do they deliver?