BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This September, Poposoap brought a complete DIY water-garden experience to Global Connect Show @ IFA 2026, demonstrating how different water-feature products can work together to create an attractive, functional outdoor water garden with straightforward installation and a high degree of customization.
The water garden brought together a pond, a solar fountain pump, and a solar waterfall pump kit into one integrated outdoor setup. Poposoap used the installation to demonstrate how users can move from an empty outdoor space to a complete water-garden scene through a flexible, DIY-friendly approach. The display also drew interest from international media attending GCS @ IFA 2026, which brought together more than 50 brands and around 200 media representatives and KOLs. Attending media came from markets including the United States, Germany, France and Spain. The Berlin showcase also built on Poposoap's earlier participation in Global Connect Show Shenzhen in June, where the brand showcased its solar-powered water-feature solutions and received the Best of GCS 2026 Award.
The installation journey began with Poposoap's Rigid Preformed Plastic Pond. As the name suggests, the pond is pre-shaped, which means users don't have to worry about cutting, folding or shaping flexible liners to build a pond from scratch. Users can simply excavate an area that matches the pond's shape and place it into position. Its rigid structure helps maintain its shape under water pressure, while built-in planting zones make it easier to create a more natural pond ecosystem.
Bringing the pond to life was Poposoap's Solar Fountain Pump. The system is solar-powered and supported by a rechargeable battery backup, while its flexible configuration allows users to introduce movement, natural sound and different fountain patterns without relying on complicated outdoor electrical installation. The battery backup helps extend operation beyond periods of direct sunlight, including during cloudy conditions and into the evening. The pump also enhances the overall pond experience by creating a more inviting environment for birds and other wildlife.
Poposoap's Solar Waterfall Kit completed the setup, transforming the simple pond into a more immersive water feature. In addition to adding moving water and natural sound, the kit provides circulation and filtration, reducing the need for users to source and assemble multiple separate components when creating a complete waterfall system.
Ruby Ling, CEO of Poposoap, said, "We want to make water gardening easier for everyone. Water gardening shouldn't feel complicated. We want to remove the practical barriers that can make people hesitate to create their own water features, while giving them the flexibility to build something that fits their space."
Poposoap officially expanded into the European market in March 2026, entering the U.K. and Germany. The move builds on its growing international recognition, including a French Design Award, while its 40W Filtration Fountain was nominated for the 2026 German Innovation Award. Poposoap's appearance at GCS @ IFA 2026 this September marks another step in its European expansion and growing engagement with consumers, international media and the broader water-gardening community.
About Poposoap
Poposoap is a garden water-feature brand providing modular solutions for ponds, fountains, waterfalls, filtration and outdoor water gardens. Inspired by nature, Poposoap focuses on making water features simpler to install, easier to maintain and more accessible for everyday users. Through solar-powered and eco-conscious solutions where applicable, the brand helps users create tranquil, sustainable and wildlife-friendly outdoor spaces. For more information, visit www.poposoapsolar.com.
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Poposoap Showcased a Complete Solar-Powered Water Garden at the Global Connect Show @ IFA 2026
Lexar marks its 30th anniversary by introducing the world's thinnest portable SSD and showcases their line-up of next generation AI storage technologies at IFA 2026
BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexar, a global leader in memory and storage solutions, today unveiled its latest storage innovations at IFA 2026, led by the new Lexar Muse, the world's thinnest portable SSD, which brings high-speed external storage into a card-like form with premium minimalist aesthetics and intuitive magnetic connectivity to empower creators across mobile capture and on-the-go workflows.
As Lexar marks its 30th anniversary in 2026, the company is building on three decades of trusted memory expertise to enter its next chapter. Lexar's IFA showcase reflects this continued evolution—from the Muse Ultra-Slim Portable SSD created for mobile workflows to AI storage technologies and emerging B2B applications.
Lexar Redefines Portable Storage with the Muse, the World's Thinnest Portable SSD
Smartphones have become central to both professional and everyday content creation, yet conventional portable SSDs can add bulk and cable clutter to mobile setups. The new Lexar Muse Ultra-Slim Portable SSD takes a more considered approach, combining an ultra-slim, card-like body, a magnetic carry sleeve, and Lexar's proprietary PogoPin magnetic data connection. Paired with the supplied SnapLink Magnetic Cable, these elements create a cleaner, more intuitive storage experience. Named Muse to reflect its role in inspiring creativity, the drive provides a compact, streamlined storage setup for handheld filming, travel, on-the-go editing, and backup.
The Muse Ultra-Slim Portable SSD's minimalist aesthetic begins with a precision-machined unibody metal enclosure formed from a single piece of metal, minimizing seams, joins, and visual interruptions. The rigid construction creates a clean, continuous silhouette measuring approximately 3.8 mm at its thickest point and tapering to just 1 mm at the edge. Beneath the surface, a custom ultra-thin PCB architecture, high-density NAND stacking, and an integrated internal structure maximize available space without compromising performance.
The SnapLink Magnetic Cable attaches through a spring-loaded-pin interface, while N52-grade neodymium magnets in both the data connection and mounting sleeve enable precise alignment and secure attachment. The sleeve houses the SSD and secures it to the back of compatible MagSafe iPhone models, keeping the setup organized and low-profile.
The Muse Ultra-Slim Portable SSD delivers read speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s and write speeds of up to 1,000 MB/s. Compatible with iPhone[1], iPad, Mac and other USB-C devices, it also supports direct external recording of Apple ProRes 4K video at up to 120 fps on compatible iPhone models, along with rapid file transfers, creative project storage, everyday backup and storage expansion—all in a compact, elegant form designed to empower creators. The drive will be available in 512GB and 1TB capacities from Q4 2026.[2]
Lexar Showcases AI Storage Core Technologies
Beyond portable storage, Lexar is also showcasing the continued evolution of its AI Storage Core at IFA 2026. Combining advanced packaging, chip hardware, Lexar Luma Bridge technologies, and system-level optimization, the showcase includes next-generation AI-grade Gen5 SSD and AI-grade Gen5 Storage Stick. With bandwidth of up to 11 GB/s, these concepts support compact AI devices requiring larger local model storage, faster model switching, lower-latency data access, and sustained performance within constrained power and thermal environments.
Underpinning these concepts is an integrated hardware-software architecture built around Longsys' self-developed Gen5 controller SPU, or Storage Processing Unit, and Lexar Luma Bridge technologies. Manufactured on an advanced 5 nm process with a DRAM-less architecture, the SPU is engineered to improve supply stability while maintaining high-performance AI storage capabilities. Lexar Luma Bridge uses intelligent workload scheduling, predictive prefetch, and optimized cache management to address large Mixture-of-Experts models, expanding KV Cache, and I/O latency—improving local AI performance while reducing DRAM capacity requirements by approximately 40%.
Lexar Brings Storage Expertise to Commercial PCs and Electric Vehicles
Lexar is expanding its storage expertise beyond traditional consumer retail, with a growing portfolio for OEM, commercial PC, and specialised application environments.
For system builders and business customers, Lexar is showcasing its client SSD portfolio, offering flexible PCIe Gen3 and Gen4 options across different performance, capacity, and cost requirements. The range reflects Lexar's ability to support a broader set of device partners and commercial deployments.
Lexar is also addressing the growing storage needs of EV users. As EVs increasingly integrate dashcam recording, multi-channel video capture, and Sentry Mode-style features, storage must be able to support continuous loop recording in a compact in-car form.
Lexar's dedicated Dashcam USB Flash Drive Series is designed for these use cases, with high-endurance firmware, broad EV compatibility, a compact low-profile design, and reliable operation across demanding temperatures. It offers a more purpose-built alternative to a conventional USB drive for drivers who rely on their vehicle to capture and retain important footage.
Together, these solutions demonstrate how Lexar is applying its memory expertise, product validation capabilities, and portfolio depth across a wider range of commercial customers, device partners, and real-world storage environments.
Media, partners, creators, and industry visitors are invited to explore Lexar's latest innovations at IFA 2026 from Friday, September 4, through Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Messe Berlin, Level 1, Hall 20, Stand 101, in the Content Creation area near the North (Nord) Entrance.
About Lexar
Founded in California in 1996, Lexar has spent 30 years advancing reliable, high-performance memory solutions and now operates more than 100,000 sales channels across six continents, serving over 100 million users in more than 70 countries. Its award-winning portfolio—from memory cards and SSDs to DRAM and mobile storage—continues to empower creators, professionals, and everyday users worldwide.
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[1] For use with iPhone, Muse requires a USB-C-equipped model from the iPhone 15 series or later. MagSafe attachment and direct external ProRes recording compatibility vary by iPhone model and case. Supported recording formats, resolutions and frame rates vary by device model and settings.
[2] Regional availability may vary. Specifications, pricing and compatibility may differ by market.
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Lexar Unveils Muse, the World's Thinnest Portable SSD, at IFA 2026
Lexar Unveils Muse, the World's Thinnest Portable SSD, at IFA 2026
