it's still ifa, but it doesn't stand for internationale funkausstellung any more. home help bots have been released yet, and i do find myself wondering which one i'll trip over first. talking of which, samsung has by far the biggest presence here, with an entire hall dedicated to many of the big themes of the day, including sustainability, with its energy monitoring system, wearables, with rings that put your house to sleep when you drift off, and accessibility, with tv displays that allow for viewers of differing levels of eyesight. now, a lot of ifa is given over to home appliances like washing machines and robo vacuums. but this is hall 27. it's called ifa next. and this is where the weird stuff happens. it's a place for start—ups to show off their prototypes and big new ideas. and if ifa is to stand for innovation for all from now on, well, this is where you'll find it. now, everfancied being your own dentist? muffled: the tool is fine, i'm sure. my technique, not so much. what are you smiling at? it's a nasa cat carrier for your space cats. one design problem,