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  • Lenovo’s Transparent Display Laptop Is a Sight to See

    Lenovo’s Transparent Display Laptop Is a Sight to See

    Artificial intelligence has already changed how we work, so it makes sense that AI will also change the devices we work with. For example, the Lenovo ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop rethinks the traditional clamshell into a more collaborative-friendly device for working in a world of AI-generated content.

    The proof of concept laptop appeared at MWC 2024 and features a 17.3-inch micro-LED transparent display that allows you to see right through to whatever’s on the other side of the screen. The design allows the overlay of virtual creations onto the real world, essentially becoming a see-through whiteboard. The effect would be similar to how Apple’s Vision Pro mixed reality headset can drop virtual objects into your actual surroundings. (The transparency would also stop anyone from surprising you by popping up from behind the screen…if that’s a thing that happens.)

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    Micro-LED displays in general deliver amazing color and contrast, and brightness that rivals OLED displays; the ThinkBook’s display was blindingly bright, capable of 1,000-nit brightness. If there were concerns about being able to use this in any environment, indoors or outside, the display’s transparency shouldn’t be an issue. Privacy also seems like it might be an issue, but in the future transmittance will be adjustable to provide more privacy or more transparency to interact with real-world objects, Lenovo said in its announcement.

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    Another key element to the design is the keyboard, or lack thereof. Instead of physical keys, the concept laptop has a touchscreen keyboard. More importantly, the digital keyboard can be switched into a drawing board to be used with a supported pen.

    We were wowed at CES this year by LG’s transparent OLED TV and Samsung’s micro-LED transparent displays, and it’s exciting to see this technology move beyond giant commercial displays or uber-expensive TVs. Obviously, a design like this isn’t for everyone, but it could be the future for creatives who want to see, and want others to see, their digital creations come to life in the real world in real time.

  • Samsung Galaxy Ring’s AI, Smart Home Integrations to Debut at MWC

    Samsung Galaxy Ring’s AI, Smart Home Integrations to Debut at MWC

    Samsung debuted its upcoming Galaxy Ring last month alongside the Galaxy S24 phones, and this week at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Samsung plans to highlight how the ring will integrate with artificial intelligence.

    In a Sunday teaser announcement, Samsung said the Galaxy Ring will be part of a larger Samsung Health push, in which the company will show off how AI will be used to analyze health data collected by the ring or by Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 6.

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    Samsung’s health plans include integrating that data with its SmartThings smart home platform. The company says this could include features like controlling connected lights based on your sleep needs or setting alerts for medicine.

    Samsung’s AI health plans will arrive just as Google’s Fitbit plans a similar program called Fitbit Labs — which Google says will also use AI to provide insights based on health and fitness data collected by devices like the Pixel Watch.

    The Galaxy Ring is entering a space that’s been largely dominated by the Oura Ring but will also see new competition from Movano Health’s Evie Ring this year. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported Sunday that Apple has explored the possibility of creating new fitness accessories like its own ring but that the company otherwise isn’t in active development of one.

    Even though Samsung has been building smartwatches and fitness trackers for several years, the company hopes the Galaxy Ring will provide a more subtle wearable option. Samsung’s Hon Pak, a vice president and head of the digital health team at Samsung, told my colleague Lisa Eadicicco that it’s one part of the company’s goals for Samsung Health.

    “Some people want a more simple form factor, and [the] ring represents that,” Pak said in a January interview.

    These AI-powered health features that the Galaxy Ring will integrate with also come as Samsung continues to develop its Galaxy AI features, including bringing them to the Galaxy S23 series of phones following their debut on the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

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  • ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Streaming on Max: Release Date and Time

    ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Streaming on Max: Release Date and Time

    Last year brought a crowd of superhero movies to the silver screen, and the heroics continued on popular streaming services. Now Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will join the ranks of superhero flicks from 2023.

    The new Aquaman movie will hit Max next week, plunging Jason Momoa back into the underwater action. The sequel to 2018’s film sees Momoa’s Arthur Curry team with his nemesis/half-brother Orm (Patrick Wilson) and once again spar with Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), per a synopsis from Warner Bros. Other returning cast members include Amber Heard as Mera, Nicole Kidman as Atlanna, Dolph Lundgren as King Nereus and Randall Park as Dr. Stephen Shin.

    Aquaman 2 is directed by James Wan, who also directed the prior movie. (If you need a refresher, that flick is among the DC movies currently streaming on Max). Here’s exactly when you can watch Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom in the US, plus how a VPN may be able to assist with streaming.

    When to watch Aquaman 2 on Max

    Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom splashes onto Max in the early morning hours of Feb. 27 (12:01 a.m. PT/3:01 a.m. ET, to be exact).

    Max has an ad-supported plan and two ad-free plans to choose from. In addition to removing ads, going for one of the latter plans gives you the ability to download titles. If you’d rather buy Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, it’s available at services including Apple TV, Amazon and Vudu for $20.

    How to watch Aquaman 2 from anywhere with a VPN

    Perhaps you’re traveling abroad and want to stream Max while away from home. With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to access the movie from anywhere in the world. There are other good reasons to use a VPN for streaming, too.

    A VPN is the best way to encrypt your traffic to stop your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. Using a VPN is also a great idea if you’re traveling and want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and log-ins when connecting to Wi-Fi networks. Streaming TV can be a bit smoother with a reliable, quality VPN that’s passed our tests and meets our security standards.

    You can use a VPN to stream content legally as long as VPNs are allowed in your country and you have a valid subscription to the streaming service you’re using. The US and Canada are among the countries where VPNs are legal, but we advise against streaming or downloading content on illegal torrent sites. We recommend ExpressVPN, but you may opt for another provider from our best list, such as Surfshark or NordVPN.

    Follow the VPN provider’s instructions for installation, and choose the United States, where Aquaman 2 will be streaming on Max. Before you open the streaming app, make sure you’re connected to your VPN using your selected region. If you want to stream Aquaman 2 on more than one device, it’s possible you’ll need to configure each one to ensure you’re signed in. Go to settings and check your network connections to verify you’re logged in and connected to your VPN account. Now you’re ready to open Max to stream.

    If you run into issues with streaming, first make sure your VPN is up and running on its encrypted IP address. Double-check that you’ve followed installation instructions correctly and picked the right geographical area for viewing. If you still encounter connection problems, you may need to reboot your device. Close all apps and windows, restart your device and connect to your VPN first. Note that some streaming services will restrict VPN access.

  • AT&T Will Give $5 Account Credits After Thursday’s Network Outage

    AT&T Will Give $5 Account Credits After Thursday’s Network Outage

    AT&T’s outage on Thursday saw users around the country lose service for hours. Now the company says it wants to “make it right” by issuing a $5 bill credit to impacted users’ wireless accounts.

    In a tweet on X Saturday night, as well as on a new page on its website, the carrier posted an apology for the disruption noting that it recognizes “the frustration this outage has caused and know we let many of our customers down.”

    “To help make it right, we’re reaching out to potentially impacted customers and we’re automatically applying a credit to their accounts,” the statement on the website reads. “We want to reassure our customers of our commitment to reliably connect them – anytime and anywhere. We’re crediting them for the average cost of a full day of service.”

    Looking at the fine print on the page reveals that the credit, while a small proactive gesture, is fairly limited. AT&T is only giving $5 per wireless account, not per impacted line, so if you have multiple lines of service with the carrier you won’t be reimbursed for losing service for all of them.

    The carrier is also not providing credits to AT&T Business, AT&T Prepaid or users of its Cricket service. It tells CNET that those users will “have options available to them if they were potentially impacted by the outage.”

    Those looking for additional credits for the lost service may be better off calling the carrier.

    “We believe we have contacted potentially impacted customers,” an AT&T spokesperson tells CNET. “But if someone needs to talk to us about their situation, our call centers are available.”

    AT&T did not disclose how many users were impacted by the outage or how many credits it will be issuing.

    The outage appeared to begin early Thursday morning and reports on social media suggested the outage was widespread, with Downdetector, a website where users can report issues with websites and services, showing a spike in problems with AT&T nationwide beginning at around 4 a.m. ET.

    While it was not immediately clear what caused the issue, it was revealed Thursday night that it was the result of an issue that occurred during overnight network maintenance and was not the result of a cyber attack.

  • Xiaomi 14 Ultra Tempts Photographers With a 1-Inch Camera Sensor, Leica Glass

    Xiaomi 14 Ultra Tempts Photographers With a 1-Inch Camera Sensor, Leica Glass

    The new Xiaomi 14 Ultra is all about photography, as indicated by its striking circular camera bump. With a 1-inch camera sensor and a variable aperture lens, as well as dual-telephoto cameras, Xiaomi’s latest flagship phone packs nearly everything photo enthusiasts are likely looking for in a phone. There are even lenses co-engineered with the iconic camera brand Leica.

    Unveiled at an event during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the new phone is made by Chinese company Xiaomi. According to a report from International Data Corp. Xiaomi had the third-largest market share last year, beaten only by Apple and Samsung. And while the new Xiaomi 14 Ultra won’t be sold in the US, it will be available, alongside the regular Xiaomi 14, in Europe and the UK in March. Both phones have already been released in China.

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    The Xiaomi 14 comes in two models each with 12GB of RAM. There’s a 849 variant with 256GB of storage, and a 899 model with 512GB of storage — the prices convert respectively to $1,080 (AU$1.640) and $1,140 (AU$1,740). The 14 is available in black, white and jade green.

    Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra has a single configuration with 1TB of storage and 16GB of RAM, comes in black or white and costs 1,299 (roughly $1,650, AU$2,510). There’s no word whether the special edition Xiaomi 14 Ultra, which is made with titanium instead of aluminum will get a launch outside China. The special edition follows the trend we saw Apple take with the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max and Samsung with its Galaxy S24 Ultra.

    Like the OnePlus 12, Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Galaxy S24 series, the Xiaomi 14 and 14 Ultra run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. Both phones are rated IP68 for water and dust resistance, meaning they can be submerged under a meter of water for 30 minutes. They also support 90-watt wired charging and 50W wireless charging. Both have a handful of AI features, including image search within photo albums and, like the Galaxy S24 series, the ability to generate extensions at the top, bottom and sides of a photo, beyond its original framing.

    Xiaomi promises four generations of Android OS upgrades, and five years of security patches for each. It’s not as long as the seven-year commitment that Google and Samsung made for their newest phones, but it is good.

    The Xiaomi 14 Ultra

    The Xiaomi 14 Ultra's camera bump

    The 14 Ultra’s biggest features by far are its four rear cameras. The main camera has a 50-megapixel 1-inch sensor, which actually isn’t an inch across. The term or naming convention for 1-inch sensors, or 1-inch-type sensors, is based on measuring cathode ray tubes for broadcast TV cameras from decades ago — well before smartphones and digital cameras.

    That said, the 14 Ultra’s 1-inch sensor (which is closer to 0.6 inches diagonally) is larger than most other camera sensors currently used in phones. Larger sensors gather more light resulting in brighter photos with more detail and less image noise. The Oppo Find X7 Ultra, which was unveiled in January, also has the same sensor.

    Xiaomi combines that big phone sensor with a 23mm lens (full-frame equivalent) that has a variable f/1.63 to f/4.0 aperture. Meaning you can adjust the lens aperture to let in more light or to have a longer depth of field allowing more of your subject to be in focus. Last year’s Xiaomi 13 Ultra had a similar variable aperture, but the 14 Ultra’s is about a stop faster.

    The 14 Ultra also has 3.2x 75mm telephoto lens, a 5x120mm telephoto lens and a 12mm ultrawide angle lens.

    You can buy the optional Xiaomi 14 Ultra Photography Kit accessory to mount on the 14 Ultra, which gives you more nuanced controls of the cameras. The grip has a two-stage shutter button, a zoom lever, a customizable video recording button and an additional custom dial. It also functions as an external charging 1,500-mAh battery bank.

    The 14 Ultra has a 5,000-mAh battery. Around the front there’s a 32-megapixel selfie camera and a 6.78-inch variable refresh rate display (1 to 120Hz) with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits.

    The Xiaomi 14

    a white Xiaomi 14

    The Xiaomi 14 packs has a 4,610-mAh battery and a 6.36-inch variable refresh rate display (1 to 120Hz) with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. It trades in the 14 Ultra’s massive circular camera bump for a smaller square one that houses a trio of lenses: wide, ultrawide and telephoto.

    Like the 14 Ultra it has a 32-megapixel selfie camera. Instead of using Xiaomi Shield Glass over the display like the Ultra, the Xiaomi 14 has Gorilla Glass Victus.

    Both phones are available to preorder and will go on sale in March.

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  • Xiaomi’s 3 New Smartwatches Boast Better Sport Tracking For Low Prices

    Xiaomi’s 3 New Smartwatches Boast Better Sport Tracking For Low Prices

    Not content with launching a phone with a whopping camera system at this year’s Mobile World Congress, Xiaomi has taken the wraps off three new smartwatch, each of which boast deep sports tracking abilities. The Watch S3, Watch 2 and Smart Band 8 Pro are all available to preorder from today in the UK, with wider availability yet to be announced.

    The Smart Band 8 Pro is the cheapest of the bunch, costing a mere 60 in the UK (which converts to $76). But for that small investment, you get a rectangular watch with a 1.74-inch AMOLED display, wrapped in Corning Gorilla Glass Victus to keep it safe when you’re doing whatever sports you’re into. It looks somewhat reminiscent of the Apple Watch but without the crown. Xiaomi says it’s only 9.9mm thin and weighs a mere 22.5g, so it shouldn’t weigh you down on your runs, if that’s your thing.

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    It features heart rate monitoring, tracking for 150 different sports and pace setting for runners along with guidance for warm ups and stretching. The 289mAh battery should last for “up to” 14 days, and its 5ATM waterproofing means running in the rain isn’t a problem.

    Next up, the Xiaomi Watch S3, which has more of a classic watch design, but with a twist; the bezels can be swapped out for different styles, with each bezel activating a unique watch face when applied.

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    The watch has a round 1.43-inch AMOLED display, heart rate monitoring, an aluminum alloy frame and a battery that can last for “up to” 15 days. It has fast charging too, with Xiaomi claiming that just 5 minutes of charging will give two full days of use.

    Its motion sensors also allow you to make various flicks of the wrist to do things like answer or reject calls. How this works in actual use remains to be seen. The Watch S3 will cost 125 ($158).

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    Finally, the most expensive of the bunch, the Xiaomi Watch 2, coming in at a more princely 170. The Watch 2 runs Google’s Wear OS and has a Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 chip at its core. Xiaomi reckons you’ll get around 65 hours of mixed use from a full charge.

    It has an aluminum alloy frame, a round 1.43-inch display and can track 160 different sports, including ski tracking using GPS to follow your routes down the mountain. It has sensors for heart rate, blood oxygen levels and for sleep tracking, along with something Xiaomi calls a “sleep animal” that best represents your sleep pattern over seven consecutive days. Mine would probably be a sloth.

  • Save $50 on the Pixel Watch 2

    Save $50 on the Pixel Watch 2

    There’s a lot to be said about smartwatches, and if you’re the sort of person who tends to spend a lot of time on your phone taking calls, then smartwatches can add a ton of value. Whether it’s being able to answer calls and messages from a phone or tracking your fitness, smartwatches are really handy in this day and age, although they can be expensive. Luckily, if you’re in the Google ecosystem, then you can snap up this deal on the Pixel Watch 2that is pretty great and will save you a bit of money.

    Currently, Amazon is discounting the Pixel Watch 2 down to $300 from $350, which is within $15 of its lowest ever price there. You can also find the same deal at Best Buy and from the Google Store directly, so if you have a preference for a specific retailer, you can go there instead. The cellular model also has a tidy $50 discount too, so that’s an option as well.

    The Pixel Watch 2 is the upgraded version of the popular Pixel Watch and comes with support for Wi-Fi connectivity and all the usual activity and sleep tracking that have become table stakes at this point. Both retailers also offer the Pixel Watch 2 in a variety of colors, so make sure to select your preferred one before adding anything to your cart, too.

    Notable features include the ability to get help when you need it with an emergency SOS feature, while the long battery life means that you can go more than 24 hours between charges. The watch can also help monitor your heart and ensure that you’re alerted if there are signs of an irregular heart rate — and there’s an ECG functionality included, too. All in all, the Pixel Watch is a full-featured smartwatch, and one that’s even better at this lower price, although it’s always worth checking these other Pixel Watch deals if you want something a bit different.

  • Apple’s Latest iOS 17.4 Tool Boosts Battery Insights for the iPhone 15

    Apple’s Latest iOS 17.4 Tool Boosts Battery Insights for the iPhone 15

    With iOS 17.4, Apple just made it easier to track your iPhone 15’s battery life and overall health. The new software update, which is currently in beta, changes up the Battery submenu in the Settings app to make it easier to see and understand your battery’s overall health.

    Previously, across all iPhone 15 models, there was a section named Battery Health & Charging that opened a screen showing your battery’s capacity as a percentage. (Over 80% is considered good.) Now, the newly named Battery Health menu shows whether your battery is normal or not.

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    If you tap on Battery Health, a submenu opens to show your iPhone’s battery cycle count, the manufacture date and date of first use.

    And speaking of cycle counts, Apple said it retested all iPhone 15 models and that their batteries should remain at 80% or higher capacity for 1,000 charge-and-drain cycles. Apple estimated older iPhone models still have 80% battery capacity retention after 500 cycles.

    Obviously, the hardware and batteries across the iPhone 15 series have not changed, just Apple’s prediction of how many complete cycles it takes before the battery’s charging capacity hits 80%.

    In CNET’s battery tests for the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, all four phones were some of the best in terms of battery life that you can buy now. We’re excited to see Apple make it more intuitive to know your iPhone’s battery health and hope there are more additions in the future to manage your battery.

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  • Arsenal vs. Newcastle Livestream: How to Watch English Premier League Soccer From Anywhere

    Arsenal vs. Newcastle Livestream: How to Watch English Premier League Soccer From Anywhere

    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will be looking for a response from his players after an underwhelming midweek showing, as they host Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium.

    The Gunners slipped to a last-gasp defeat in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday against a sub-par Porto side, in a toothless display that saw the north Londoners’ five-match winning streak come to an end.

    They now take on a Newcastle team that has overcome a winter hump, with Eddie Howe’s men now unbeaten in their last four English Premier League games after a worrying run of four straight defeats.

    Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game live wherever you are in the world.

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    Arsenal vs. Newcastle United: When and where?

    Arsenal host Newcastle Unitedat the Emirates Stadium in north London on Saturday, Feb. 24. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. GMT (3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT in the US and Canada; and 7 a.m. AEDT on Sunday, Feb. 25, in Australia).

    How to watch the Arsenal vs. Newcastle game online from anywhere using a VPN

    If you find yourself unable to view the game locally, you may need a different way to watch the game — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.

    With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, non-blackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.

    Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.

    Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other great VPN deals taking place right now.

    Livestream Arsenal vs. Newcastle United in the US

    Saturday’s Arsenal vs. Newcastle match is streaming on Peacock. You’ll need a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus account to catch the game live.

    Livestream the Arsenal vs. Newcastle game in the UK

    Premier League rights in the UK are split between Sky Sports, Amazon Prime Video and TNT Sports (previously known as BT Sport). Arsenal vs. Newcastle United is exclusive to Sky Sports, showing on its Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League and Ultra channels. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via its Sky Go app, but cord-cutters will want to get set up with a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the game.

    Livestream the Arsenal vs. Newcastle game in Canada

    If you want to stream Arsenal vs. Newcastle live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to Fubo. The service has exclusive rights for this Premier League season.

    Livestream the Arsenal vs. Newcastle game in Australia

    Football fans Down Under can watch this EPL fixture on streaming service Optus Sport, which is showing every single Premier League game live in Australia this season.

    Quick tips for streaming the Premier League using a VPN

    • With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming EPL matches may vary.
    • If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
    • If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
    • All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
    • And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
  • MWC 2024: Anticipating the Coolest Phone Tech, Concepts and Surprises

    MWC 2024: Anticipating the Coolest Phone Tech, Concepts and Surprises

    Mobile World Congress sees almost all of the world’s biggest tech companies descend on Barcelona every year to show off the latest and greatest in mobile technology. This year will be no different, with many major brands already teasing their launches ahead of the show’s official opening on Monday, Feb. 26.

    We will be there in person this year, armed with laptops, cameras and a thirst for the next big thing. Also we’ll have tapas and beer, because Barcelona.

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    So what can we actually expect from the show? Let’s pop our safety hats on and dive into the rumor mill.

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    Phones, lots of phones

    It’s a mobile-focused show, so it’s safe to assume that we’ll see new phones from a whole variety of brands. In typical years we’d see launches from the likes of Nokia, TCL, Honor and a host of others and we’d absolutely expect to see new launches this time round. In fact, Honor has already confirmed the launch of its flagship Magic 6 Pro on Feb. 25.

    London-based mobile brand Nothing was rumored to be launching its new phone, the Nothing Phone 2A at MWC, but the company confirmed a launch event on March 5, so this technically falls outside of MWC timings. Still, it’s close enough to deserve a mention on this list.

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    Mind-bending folding concepts from Motorola

    Last year, Motorola treated us to an amazing concept phone that featured a rollable display that automatically extended out of the phone. It was an exciting product to be able to see in the flesh, although the company made no comment on whether it would ever actually go on sale.

    Back in October, Motorola teased a different sort of bendable device: a phone that can be worn like a bracelet. While the company hasn’t said anything about launching this concept as a real product, we firmly expect it to be shown off in person at MWC, and we’re excited to potentially get our hands (well, wrists) on it.

    OnePlus concepts and Watch 2

    Speaking of concepts, OnePlus has a good track record of showing off quirky concept versions of its devices at the show. Last year, we were treated to a liquid-cooled version of its OnePlus 11 flagship. The company hasn’t yet teased any kind of new concept for this year’s show, but we remain hopeful for something unusual to be on display.

    We may, however, get an actual product from the company in the form of the OnePlus Watch 2. The company’s first-generation wearable launched back in 2021 and didn’t really impress. We don’t know anything about the watch itself, but some rumors suggest it will be unveiled at the show. Stay tuned, watch fans.

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    Smart rings and mixed reality headsets

    Samsung teased its upcoming wearable, the Galaxy Ring, during its Galaxy Unpacked event in January but we’ve so far seen very little of it. It’s possible that Samsung may show off more of the ring — or at least let us put one on — during the show. Or it might continue to keep its cards close to its chest.

    Either way, big tech announcements like this have a habit of sparking similar ideas from other players and it’s quite likely we’ll see similar wearables at the show from other brands. Whether these take the form of rings, or if we’ll see a sudden influx of smart necklaces or smart nose piercings, remains to be seen.

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    But the same is likely to be true of mixed reality or spatial computing headsets. Apple’s Vision Pro is making big waves in the tech world and even managed to impress our very own Scott Stein, who called it “a mind-blowing look at an unfinished future.” While Apple never attends these shows, it’s highly likely that we’ll see competing devices from brands wanting to get in on the headset computing action.

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    Xiaomi’s new SU7 electric car

    Rumors suggest that Xiaomi will be taking the wraps off its latest Xiaomi 14 and 14 Ultra phones, with the latter featuring titanium in order to keep pace with Apple and Samsung. Exciting stuff, for sure, but the company might have an even bigger product to show off.

    Xiaomi has been clear since 2021 about its plans to get into the automotive market and at the end of last year it announced its first EV, the Xiaomi SU7. Xiaomi plans to become one of the top five car manufacturers in the world, so we firmly expect this vehicle to appear in some form as part of the company’s 2024 MWC showcase.