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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Regulators, telecoms explore AI, 5G prospects

Telecom regulators and operators discussed AI and 5G innovations alongside the risks of cybercrime at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Mar 16 • 00:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The ‘dumb’ phone, a conscious decision

The article discusses the rising popularity of ‘dumb phones’ at the Mobile World Congress as a counter to smartphone addiction, emphasizing the importance of digital well-being.

Mar 15 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A look at this year's 'MCW Barcelona': what was the most interesting and strange to see

This year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is expected to attract around 100,000 participants from over 200 countries, showcasing products from nearly 2,900 companies.

Mar 6 • 19:21 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Podcast Digital Economy: No More Innovation in Smartphones and Mobile Communications?

The podcast explores stagnation in the smartphone market amidst anticipation for the next generation of mobile networks, highlighting competition-driven innovations discussed at the Mobile World Congress.

Mar 6 • 11:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

World Mobile Congress 2026: The first mobile phone for pets (video)

The World Mobile Congress has unveiled the first mobile phone designed specifically for pets, allowing dogs and cats to communicate with their owners.

Mar 6 • 08:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

How can the electrical grid survive the explosion of AI

During the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, experts discuss the electric grid's capacity to handle the exponential growth in energy demand due to the rise of artificial intelligence.

Mar 6 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Mobile Overcomes War

Despite global tensions, the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona attracted 105,000 attendees, showcasing Europe's vulnerabilities in the AI race amid geopolitical conflicts.

Mar 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Steve Aoki, DJ: "Artists must be at the table where AI rules are decided"

Steve Aoki emphasizes the importance of involving artists in discussions about AI regulations at the Mobile World Congress.

Mar 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Samsung's Phone Wins Global Award, Leaving Xiaomi and Several Brands Behind

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra received the prestigious Global Mobile Award at the 2026 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, surpassing over 3,000 competitors.

Mar 6 • 00:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

OVERVIEW: The last day of the largest mobile fair MWC 2026

The article addresses the final day of the Mobile World Congress 2026, highlighting potential technical issues with the website.

Mar 5 • 19:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
World

Dancing robots and headphones with cameras – my eye-opening visit to the world’s largest mobile show

The article discusses the author’s experience at the Mobile World Congress, highlighting advancements in technology such as humanoid robots and AI gadgets.

Mar 5 • 17:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Elisa Wins Award for Estonia's Fastest and Best 5G Network at Mobile Congress

Elisa's 5G network has been recognized as Estonia's fastest and best by Ookla at the Mobile World Congress.

Mar 5 • 16:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Mobile Survives Geopolitical Tensions with 105,000 Attendees

The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona managed to attract 105,000 attendees despite geopolitical tensions affecting travel, although this number is 4,000 less than the previous edition.

Mar 5 • 15:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From dancing robots to a quantum computer: the curiosities of the Mobile World Congress

The Mobile World Congress showcased a variety of technological curiosities, including dancing robots and prototypes of quantum computers.

Mar 5 • 15:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

MWC 2026: Fold, Flip and Ultra, Nubia's new bets for the market and for Argentina

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Nubia showcased its latest devices at MWC 2026, targeting the Argentine market with innovative foldable models.

Mar 5 • 15:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

New TCL smartphones and tablets with 'paper-like' screens that protect your eyes: how they work and when they arrive in Argentina

TCL revealed its latest smartphones and tablets with eye-friendly 'paper-like' displays at the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, set to launch in Argentina in May 2026.

Mar 5 • 15:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Samsung bets on multiplying hardware in the era of AI

Samsung is expanding its hardware offerings, showcasing a range of devices empowered by AI at the Mobile World Congress.

Mar 5 • 10:16 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Lightphone: The Smartphone, Your Enemy and Helper

At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, actor Aaron Paul discusses the balance between smartphone dependency and its potential benefits during a panel on smartphone addiction.

Mar 5 • 09:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Mobile World Congress 2026: The first 'robot mobile phone' presented (video)

The Honor Robot Phone, showcased at Mobile World Congress 2026, is an experimental smartphone featuring a robotic camera that interacts with users for improved video and vlogging experiences.

Mar 5 • 09:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

See the electric... supercar of the future (video)

A futuristic concept electric hypercar, the Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo, was showcased at the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, marking the debut of a tech company in the renowned Gran Turismo video game franchise.

Mar 5 • 09:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Comment: Nokia made history yesterday and the minister praises the company

Nokia's stock price recently surged past 7 euros for the first time since 2015, prompting praise from Finnish officials amidst turbulent market conditions globally.

Mar 5 • 06:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Overview: What was brought on the third day of MWC 2026? In the lead role, robots

The article discusses the key highlights from the third day of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, with a focus on advancements in robotics.

Mar 4 • 20:11 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Jolla from Finland unveiled a European phone at the mobile congress

Finnish company Jolla introduced a new smartphone at the Mobile World Congress 2026, featuring the Linux-based Sailfish OS and receiving 10,000 pre-orders in just three months.

Mar 4 • 15:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How AI will be key to the transition from 5G to 6G, according to Huawei

Experts discuss the role of AI in the transition from 5G to 6G during the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona.

Mar 4 • 13:21 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

An African AI in Swahili presented at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

An African AI in Swahili was unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, marking a significant milestone for African tech innovation.

Mar 4 • 10:34 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Spain: From AI assistants to humanoid robots, 5G dominates MWC Barcelona

The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona highlighted advancements in AI and 5G, showcasing practical applications in various sectors including retail and healthcare.

Mar 4 • 07:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Delays and speed restrictions: The Rodalies crisis becomes chronic

The ongoing crisis in the Catalonian railway network, Rodalies, shows no signs of improvement, with extensive delays and limitations expected to worsen due to upcoming construction work.

Mar 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

If the Future of AI is a Dancing Robot

The article discusses the potential future of artificial intelligence, particularly the prospects of humanoid robots, as showcased at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Mar 3 • 16:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Tim Berners-Lee, creator of the web, rejects 'addictive algorithms' like TikTok's

Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, criticized addictive algorithms found in social media platforms like TikTok during a talk at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Mar 3 • 15:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Digital Summit of SZ: "The AI Train has left the station, but it can still be caught"

At the Digital Summit organized by Süddeutsche Zeitung, German Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger addressed the rapid progress of AI technology and the need for ongoing adaptation.

Mar 3 • 12:41 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Lenovo unveils a portable gaming platform with a foldable screen

Lenovo introduced various innovative products, including a portable gaming platform with a foldable screen, at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona.

Mar 3 • 11:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Robotic Phones and Human Robots: 'Honor' Unveils Its Technologies for the Future

Chinese company 'Honor' showcased robotic phones and interactive human robots at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Mar 3 • 09:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

VIDEO: Strange device: Honor introduces a "robot hand" smartphone, Robot Phone

Honor has unveiled its 'Robot Phone' at the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, showcasing a smartphone integrated with robotics features such as a 200 MP camera that follows users and expresses emotions.

Mar 3 • 05:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Motorola launches Moto Razr Fold, its first foldable phone with a large screen

Motorola has announced the Moto Razr Fold, its first large-screen foldable smartphone, during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Mar 3 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The rise in memory prices threatens mobile phones and marks MWC 2026

The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona faces uncertainty due to rising memory chip prices which are vital for smartphones.

Mar 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Motorola jumps into the book-style foldable with the razr fold and renews its mid-range at MWC

Motorola has launched its first book-style foldable phone, the razr fold, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, enhancing its mid-range offerings and competing with other foldable phones like Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold.

Mar 2 • 23:59 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A smartphone that moves and 'dances': Honor presented the Robot Phone at MWC 2026

Honor introduced the Robot Phone at the Mobile World Congress 2026, a smartphone that moves and dances in response to music.

Mar 2 • 19:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

MWC 2026: Motorola officially presents its Razr Fold, Edge 70 Fusion, and Moto Buds 2

Motorola announced its new devices, including the Razr Fold smartphone, at the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona.

Mar 2 • 17:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

MWC 2026: the global debut of the Xiaomi 17 confirms China's bet on cameras

Xiaomi has globally launched the flagship smartphone series Xiaomi 17, showcasing its collaboration with Leica at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Mar 2 • 15:09 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Honor Robot Phone: The Humanization of Smartphones

The Honor Robot Phone showcased at the Mobile World Congress highlights innovative concepts about the future of smartphones, prompting discussions about their relevance in a rapidly changing tech landscape.

Mar 2 • 13:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Jolla aims to return to the smartphone market

Finnish tech company Jolla is seeking to re-enter the smartphone market by presenting a new model at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Mar 2 • 12:46 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Honor Launches Robot Phone, Capable of Following You and Dancing...

Honor has launched a groundbreaking smartphone at MWC 2026, introducing the 'Honor Robot Phone,' which boasts AI-based interaction and physical movement capabilities.

Mar 2 • 12:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

This is what the PCs of the future will be like, according to Lenovo

Lenovo showcased its vision for future PCs at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, introducing innovative products like the flexible Legion Go Fold console and multiple modular devices.

Mar 2 • 11:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

MWC 2026: King Felipe VI inaugurates the 20th edition of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

King Felipe VI inaugurated the 2026 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, emphasizing moderation and diplomacy in global conflicts.

Mar 2 • 10:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

MWC begins in Barcelona with world technology leaders focused on the war in the Middle East

The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona has commenced under the shadow of flight cancellations related to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 2 • 09:54 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

At MWC, Motorola launches its foldable phone

Motorola introduces the Razr fold, a high-end foldable smartphone with advanced camera features and AI technology at the Mobile World Congress 2026.

Mar 2 • 07:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

MWC 2026: A Week Full of Mobile News Has Started

The article discusses the commencement of the Mobile World Congress 2026, highlighting the expected technology announcements for the week.

Mar 2 • 07:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The three mobile carriers announce a major restructuring centered on AI... Unveiling AI strategies at MWC

South Korea's three major mobile carriers revealed their AI strategies at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, showcasing their integration of artificial intelligence into core business operations.

Mar 2 • 06:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Between retro and robotics: this is how mobile cameras improve at MWC

Honor and Xiaomi showcase innovative smartphone features at the MWC, including a robotic camera and a slim foldable phone.

Mar 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Mobile World Congress highlights the technological delay of Europe in a new edition marked by AI and space

The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona focuses on the growing importance of artificial intelligence and the space sector, reflecting Europe's technological challenges.

Mar 1 • 23:00 UTC

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