IFA 2014

On display it IFA, Toshiba's second-generation Chromebook 2 continues the 13-inch display tradition but ups the resolution to 1080p on the premium model and brings branded audio to Chromebooks with speakers tuned by Skullcandy.

Fraunhofer IIS is working on improving the audio experience for TV viewers of the future. Gizmag got the opportunity to sample a system prototype that's based on the MPEG-H standards, which will offer listeners greater control over what they hear during TV shows.

Sony’s latest wearable takes a notably different approach than some of its biggest rivals. Where devices like the Moto 360 and Asus ZenWatch seek inspiration from traditional time pieces, the SmartWatch 3 opts for a more modern look. Read on as we go hands-on with the Sony SmartWatch 3 at IFA 2014.

If you see Les Paul's signature on a Gibson guitar, you can expect high quality. The company has debuted a new series of reference speakers sporting the virtuoso guitarist's name, and Gizmag stopped by for a look and listen.

The 3Doodler is a crowdfunding success story. The 3D drawing pen has now shipped to more than 100,000 customers in the last 11 months. Now WobbleWorks has launched a small range of accessories to enhance the user experience. There's a 3Doodler stand, a foot pedal and a set of nozzles.

LG’s G Watch R opts for a traditional, circular look rather than the square-faced designs we’ve seen in other early Android Wear smartwatches. The wearable is at the forefront of LG’s offering at IFA, and we took the opportunity to take a closer, hands-on look at the hotly anticipated smartwatch.

Dyson revolutionized the vacuum cleaner industry when it introduced its bagless vacuum cleaner. Now, the company hopes to do the same again, with the introduction of a robot that cleans without human assistance. The Dyson 360 Eye "sees" its environment and can be controlled using a mobile app.

Asus’ ZenWatch might not be anything drastically different to what we’ve already seen from other square-faced Android Wear devices, but it does offer unique styling and a layer of extra functionality. Read on as Gizmag goes hands-on with the Asus ZenWatch.

IK Multimedia has unveiled the iRig Mic Field at this year's IFA. It's a microphone that turns any Lightning-compatible iOS device into a stereo digital field recorder.

Marshall Headphones brought four new products to IFA in Berlin this year. The Woburn and Acton join the Hanwell home audio thrower launched two years ago and the current Stanmore model. Meanwhile, the new Mode EQ and Mode earphones team up with the Major, Minor and Monitor headphones.

Lenovo has used IFA 2014 to unveil the latest additions to its all-in-one tabletop PCs, the Horizon 2s and Horizon 2e. Packing 19.5- and 21.5-in displays respectively, the new devices bring a thinner lighter form factor to tabletop computing.

Technics is back. Panasonic has unveiled the first new hi-fi products from the highly-regarded brand in 6 years. The first two premium ranges out of the starting gate are the Reference Class R1 Series and the Premium Class C700 Series.