Mobile World Congress 2024, the world's largest mobile trade show, saw a lot of futuristic technology on display.
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Mobile World Congress, the world's largest mobile phone show, is a place where device makers showcase some of their latest innovations.
And there was a lot to be shown in Barcelona, Spain, this year.
AI took center stage, but there was also plenty of experimentation with different types of displays and a first look at some of the devices from some of the world's biggest tech companies.
Motorola phone that wraps around the wrist
Motorola showed off a concept smartphone that has The ability to bend along a spine-like joint, including wrapping around your wrist.
Motorola's “Adaptive Display Concept” smartphone can wrap around a user's wrist. The phone can create a wallpaper to match what the user is wearing.
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The smartphone is an 'adaptive display concept' from the Chinese-owned brand Lenovohas a facade that changes depending on how it is curved.
It even has a feature to create a background that matches your outfit.
Lenovo transparent laptop
Lenovo's concept laptop has a transparent display.
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Expandable smartphone
Tecno Phantom Ultimate has an expandable display.
Forget the pleats. It's now about rollable devices, according to one company.
Tecno, a brand under Chinese company Transsion, showcased the Phantom Ultimate, a phone with an expandable display.
The screen expands horizontally after the user presses the button on the top of the device.
Humanity ai pin
Humane's AI Pin is equipped with a voice assistant and a camera.
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The AI Pin from a company called Humane is a small device that attaches to your clothes.
You can ask him questions and he will answer you.
There's also a built-in camera so you can take pictures.
Here's the coolest part: a laser projector projects a menu onto your hand. You can then use hand gestures to navigate.
We posted a video about it on social media here.
OPPO augmented reality glasses
The Oppo Air Glass 3 is a prototype of a set of augmented reality glasses with a voice assistant.
OPPO
Oppo launched for the first time a set of augmented reality glasses called Air Glass 3.
The glasses are equipped with an artificial intelligence assistant that you can talk to.
Augmented reality gaming headset
CNBC's Arjun Kharpal tests Tecno's augmented reality gaming headset.
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Tecno showcased its augmented reality glasses product along with a video game controller.
It allows the user to play games on a large screen by wearing glasses.
The processing power of the entire system is housed inside the gaming console.
Xiaomi phone that turns into a proper camera
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra has a “Photography Kit” that can be purchased in addition to the phone.
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Xiaomi has spent years talking about the camera capabilities of its smartphones.
This year, the company took it a step further when it announced that it is selling a professional photography kit with its flagship Xiaomi 14 smartphone.
This is a kit that attaches to your smartphone and turns it into something resembling a DSLR camera.
Samsung Galaxy Ring
Samsung showcased the Galaxy Ring phone at Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona.
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Samsung introduced its Galaxy Ring phone this week.
It's the South Korean tech giant's first foray into smart rings.
It is equipped with sensors that can track things like your heart rate and aspects of your sleep.
Samsung said this, combined with its smartwatch and phone, could give users some insightful health readings.
The company is looking forward to launching it in the second half of 2024.
Robot dog
The Tecno Dynamic 1 phone features a design inspired by a German shepherd dog, according to the Chinese company.
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Chinese company Tecno showcased a robotic dog.
It's called the Tecno Dynamic 1, and it features a design inspired by a German shepherd dog, according to the company.
In the demo, the dog danced to a fast pace, jumped and shook hands with a person.
Other companies like Xiaomi are also developing robotic dogs.
Xiaomi So7
The Xiaomi SU7 will be showcased at Mobile World Congress 2024.
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Xiaomi Its first-ever electric car, the SU7, debuted in Europe this week. The car is not yet on sale, and it is not clear whether Xiaomi will sell the car in Europe. But the Chinese technology company is keen to show off its progress and entry into the highly competitive field of electric cars. The car took center stage at Xiaomi's showcase at MWC.
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