IFA 2020 Brings Major Tech Launches Despite Smaller In-Person Attendance
Europe's biggest tech trade show adapts to a smaller scale this year but still delivers huge announcements from top tech brands. Fans can stream the event online to catch all the new laptop and smartphone reveals.
IFA 2020 kicks off this week as Europe's largest tech trade show, though the event looks quite different this year due to global health concerns. Only 4,000 people are allowed on the show floor compared to the nearly 250,000 attendees from 2019, but the virtual component ensures the massive announcements continue without a hitch.
The biggest headline at the show is the arrival of Intel's 11th Gen Tiger Lake processors, which power a new wave of ultra-portable laptops. Major manufacturers like Asus, Acer, and Dell are already unveiling updated machines, including new VivoBook, Swift, and XPS 13 models that feature these faster, more efficient chips.
Beyond new laptops, the conference features a wide array of upcoming gadgets such as 5G smartphones and new audio gear. Because the in-person audience is so limited, organizers offer a free livestream on the IFA website for fans around the world to watch the keynotes and product reveals as they happen live from Germany.