Android Authority highlights solar camera, edge-cutting robot mower, local hub at IFA 2026

One of the picks was the Blurams F20C HelioCam Pro, an outdoor camera with a 12,000mAh battery and a detachable 5W solar panel that is meant to eliminate cabling and monthly fees. Android Authority said the IP66-rated camera records 4K Ultra HD with full-color night vision, two-way audio and a 355-degree pan range, and connects over dual-band Wi-Fi 6. Detection of people, vehicles and pets runs locally on the camera, and users can draw activity zones to reduce unnecessary alerts. Footage can be stored on a microSD card of up to 256GB, and a free lifetime cloud plan covers event playback, so there is no subscription. A low-power AOV continuous recording mode is designed for 24/7 monitoring. The camera lists at $149.99 and has been selling for $109.99.

Another pick was the Mammotion LUBA 4 AWD robot mower series. Its Tri-Fusion navigation system combines 360-degree lidar, four cameras and NetRTK positioning, eliminating buried perimeter wires and a separate RTK base station. Android Authority reported centimeter-level precision under dense tree canopies and in low light. The lineup includes the 3000F, 6000F and 12000F models, covering 0.75, 1.5 and three acres respectively, with slope handling up to 80%. The 3000F and 6000F use twin discs and a 440mm cutting deck with a 25 to 100mm cutting height range, while the 12000F uses three discs, a 530mm deck and a 25 to 85mm range. The mower can travel in both directions and steer its front wheels independently, avoiding repeated three-point turns that can compact turf. An edge-cutting attachment trims flush against walls, fences and garden beds as part of the normal mowing cycle, removing the usual need for a string trimmer.

Android Authority also highlighted Anker's MindBase smart-home hub. It carries a removable AI Core compute card rated at 26 TOPS and runs an on-device language model, so video analysis and automation logic stay inside the house. The hub has 64GB of internal flash memory and can expand local storage to 48TB using 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives, making it effectively a NAS for home footage, with no monthly subscription. MindBase works as a standalone Matter 1.5 hub and integrates with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant, as well as nearly 100 Anker devices across security, energy, cleaning and audio. According to Android Authority, it can handle up to 16 wireless cameras plus four more over Power over Ethernet with an external switch. Anker has not yet announced pricing or a release date.

The same roundup also named the Acer Project DualPlay Mini as one of its five picks, though no further details about that device were included in the available article text.