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Episode: Will smart homes and AI appliances tempt consumers at Berlin tech show?
Description: Smart homes and AI-powered kitchen appliances were the hot topics at this year’s IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin.
But do consumers want to spend their hard-earned money on the latest tech gadgets?
The tech event didn’t officially open until September 6, but big brands had already given a sneak peek of what visitors would be able to see.
German manufacturers were well represented.
Miele showed off an app-connected vacuum cleaner that will alert you when it needs emptying.
And Siemens went big on AI too—from artificially intelligent washing machines that detect water hardness and dispense detergent and fabric...