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Robot roundup: Meet the best (and sometimes most bizarre) bots in Barcelona

As one of the premiere tech events of the year, Mobile World Congress 2016 hosted a broad range of technologies and this year, we saw more robots than ever.
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Want to fix your terrible posture? This buzzing wearable trains you to sit up straight

This wearable reminds you to sit up straight and not crane your neck over your digital devices. It's called Alex, and it's made by a Korean company.
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5 ways the ‘supermaterial’ graphene could transform the tech around us

We checked out the Graphene Pavilion at MWC in Barcelona and found five intriguing prototypes that show off what graphene might bring to electronics in the near future.
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Hands on: Ubuntu Convergence, Meizu Pro 5, and BQ’s M10

Canonical demoed Convergence at Mobile World Congress, and it lets you plug in your smartphone to a monitor, and get a desktop experience with Ubuntu.
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Panasonic gets Pana-rugged with new Toughpad Android and Windows tablets

Panasonic announced two new Toughpad tablets for the enterprise at MWC today. The Android-based N1 and the Windows 10-based F1 are rugged handheld tablets for the workplace.
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This portable battery can charge your gadgets forever, if you have water and salt

The MyFC JAQ is a new portable fuel cell charging solution for your smartphone. Individual fuel cells containing water and salt deliver a single charge for your device.
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We saw 100 of Yezz’s wildest ideas for Project Ara modules (and they’re hilarious)

Project Ara is Google's modular phone, which relies on other companies building compatible modules to power it. One company is Yezz, and we got to see some of the wild ideas it has for Ara in the future.
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Hands on: Nokia N1 tablet

The Nokia N1 is the famous company's return to the mobile world, although it's not a smartphone, but an Android tablet. Nokia has installed its own Z Launcher, which learns how you use the tablet and adapts it to make the experience faster, given it a sleek design, and a competitive price.
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Galaxy S6 vs. Galaxy S5: Is Samsung’s new phone actually better?

We pit the Samsung Galaxy GS6 to the tried and true Galaxy S5. How do the flagship devices compare and should you replace your Galaxy S5?
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Samsung’s Galaxy S6 vs. HTC One M9: Which Android phone is best?

Mobile World Congress this year brought with it a number of updates to major flagship phones, including additions to the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy lines.
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Galaxy S6 vs. Galaxy S6 Edge: Which Samsung phone is best?

Samsung debuted the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge at MWC 2015. Check out our side-by-side spec comparison to see how the two offerings differ in terms of hardware.
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Hands on: Microsoft Lumia 640 and 640 XL

If you’re in need of a solid, mid-range phone and don’t care whether you’ve got the latest and the greatest processor, screen resolution, and all the shiny new features, phones like the Lumia 640 could be just what you need. Microsoft sure makes a nice budget smartphone. Its latest Lumias, the 640 and 640 XL, […]
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Defang your keys: This liquid makes your phone screen as hard as sapphire

We test out the Kristall Liquid Screen Protector and find it's the path to a smudge and scratch free smartphone. Screen protectors were never this easy before.
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Hands on: Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet

We got up close and personal with the stunningly svelte Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet. This premium powerhouse really packs a punch, and it looks gorgeous.
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This 3D fingerprint sensor uses ultrasound scanning to hold your data tight

Qualcomm's Sense ID ultrasound fingerprint sensor reads through layers of your skin for more accuracy, and works with the Snapdragon 810 processor.
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Hands on: LG Watch Urbane LTE

We go hands on with the Watch Urbane LTE, LG's attempt to make its own smartwatch operating system. With awesome new features, LTE built in, and a beautiful new design, it's our favorite new watch at Mobile World Congress 2015.
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Have you seen the gorgeous Huawei Watch yet? Here are our first pics and video

Huawei has revealed its first serious Android Wear Watch, the Huawei Watch, and some new TalkBand wearables at Mobile World Congress. First pics inside!
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Acer reveals Liquid M220 Windows Phone, Android Jade Z, and Liquid Leap+ wearable

At MWC today Acer unveiled an entry-level Windows Phone set for the States, a new fitness band ,and a host of Android smartphones including the Liquid Jade Z.
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Hands-on: HTC One M9

We go hands on with HTC's latest and greatest phone, the One M9. With a brand new camera and some cool features, it's a great update to HTC's line, but some aesthetic issues hold it back from greatness.
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Hands on: LG Watch Urbane

We put on the Watch Urbane, LG's latest Android Wear watch, which shares the exact same guts as the G Watch R.
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Hands On: Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

We go hands on with the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, The two best Samsung phones we've ever used.
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Lenovo reveals Vibe Shot camera phone and budget A7000 at MWC

Lenovo has just unveiled a new Android 5.0 Lollipop camera phone called the Vibe Shot at MWC. It also showed the budget A7000 smartphone and the Pocket Projector.
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Galaxy S6 (Edge): Where to find the best prices, and everything else you need to know

The Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are now classic phones, and they're still available in some select carriers.
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Hands on: Yezz’s Andy phone is coming to America

Smartphone newcomer Yezz had its new Andy A5QP device on display at Mobile World Congress, along with the announcement of a 4G LTE version coming soon. As it's namesake (apart from the A5QP bit), I visited the firm's booth for a hands-on.
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Would you turn down a Rolex for Creoir’s Ibis luxury smartwatch?

We've got luxury smartphones, so why not a luxury smartwatch to go with them? The Creoir Ibis is a concept smartwatch which could end up being a reality by this Christmas, but may end up way out of Santa's budget.
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Hands on: Nokia X

Nokia has announced the Nokia X, the Nokia X+ and the Nokia XL, three phones which use Android as their operating system, but push Microsoft’s services rather than Google’s.

Neonode takes the ‘touch’ out of touchscreens with gesture control for your phone

Neonode's Smartphone One platform uses proximity sensors to make best use of the space around the phone, allowing users to interact with their devices without ever laying a hand – or finger – on them.

Fingerprint scanners make the leap from spy flicks to your smartphone

We chat with CrucialTec at Mobile World Congress about its innovative fingerprint security scanner, which will debut later this year.
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Hands on: Huawei’s Ascend P2 caters to iPhone refugees with simplicity

We go hands on with Huawei's new Ascend P2. The P2 has some great UI and customization features, including some that may interest fans of iOS.

Hands on: Asus’ Fonepad is an OK tablet, but an awful phone

We go hands on with the Asus Fonepad, a brand new 7-inch tablet that's actually a phone. Why would you want a 7-inch phone? We don't know.

Hands on: LG Optimus G Pro holds its own with Galaxy Note 2

The LG Optimus G Pro is one of the latest phablet devices, and easily one of the highest profile phones on display at MWC 2013. Our hands-on impressions.

Sapphire is unscratchable, unbreakable, and the next big thing in touchscreens

There's nothing worse than a scratched or broken phone screen, but sapphire, the world's second hardest substance, may soon protect your phone.

Hands on: Fujitsu ‘Stylistic S01’ is the best smartphone for the tech challenged

The Fujitsu Stylistic S01 could be dismissed as a smartphone for old people or your parents, but it's more than that. We had the chance to give it a try.
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Sony Xperia Tablet Z vs iPad vs Nexus 10: Spec showdown

Want to know how the upcoming Sony Xperia Tablet Z stacks up against the top tablets todayt? We put it up against the iPad and Nexus 10 in a spec showdown.
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Always in focus: This camera module turns your next smartphone into a Lytro

A company named DigitalOptics has developed a fast new autofocus smartphone camera module, which could bring a Lytro-like experience to your phone.

Hands on: Kyocera Torque is an Android phone you can drop in the toilet

Do you ever get mad at your phone? We do. Luckily, the Kyocera Torque for Sprint can take any abuse you give it, and then some. On top of that, it's a great Android phone and has a new type of speaker that lets you hear sound even in the noisiest of environments.

Hands-on: Sony’s Xperia Tablet Z could be the first Sony tablet worth owning

We get some hands-on time with the Sony Xperia Tablet Z at Mobile World Congress, where Sony confirmed the tablet will launch internationally during the spring. If you liked the Xperia Z smartphone, you'll love this.

Nokia Lumia 720 not coming to U.S. (so far)

Nokia introduced a second affordable and well-designed phone at Mobile World Congress: the Lumia 720. Sadly, this one isn't coming to America. Too bad, because it's a sweet-looking smartphone with a camera made to make iPhone owners weep.