The Mobile World Congress (MWC) is the world’s largest exhibition for the mobile industry, where companies showcase their latest innovations and products.
This year, MWC 2024 was held in Barcelona, Spain, from February 26 to March 1, and featured some of the most exciting and futuristic tech that you can buy today or in the near future.
In this article, we will take a look at some of the top picks from MWC 2024, as well as some of the future tech that you should look out for.
What is MWC?
MWC stands for Mobile World Congress, and it is an annual event that brings together mobile operators, device manufacturers, technology providers, vendors, and content owners from across the world.
MWC is organized by the GSM Association (GSMA), which represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide. MWC is the place where the mobile industry unveils its latest innovations, products, and services, and where the trends and opportunities for the future are discussed and explored.
MWC attracts thousands of attendees, exhibitors, speakers, and media from over 200 countries and regions.
Top Picks from MWC 2024
Here are some of the best products and devices that were launched or showcased at MWC 2024, and that you can buy today or soon.
OnePlus Watch 2
The OnePlus Watch 2 is the second generation of the smartwatch from the Chinese smartphone maker. The OnePlus Watch 2 features a 1.8-inch AMOLED display, a Snapdragon Wear 5100 processor, 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB of storage, and a 450 mAh battery. The watch runs on the OxygenOS Watch platform, which is based on Android Wear OS, and supports Google Assistant, Google Pay, and Google Fit.
The watch also has a built-in GPS, a heart rate sensor, a SpO2 sensor, and an ECG sensor. The watch can track various activities, such as running, cycling, swimming, and yoga, and can also monitor your sleep quality, stress level, and blood pressure.
The watch is compatible with both Android and iOS devices and can receive notifications, calls, and messages from your smartphone. The watch also has a wireless charging feature, which can charge the watch from 0 to 100% in just 30 minutes. The OnePlus Watch 2 is priced at $249 and is available in black, silver, and gold colors.
Humane AI Pin
Wearable device Humane AI Pin promises to make AI interactions more natural and human-like. You can attach the little circular pin on your clothing or accessories to connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth. The pin can be a personal assistant, translator, companion, or coach with a microphone, speaker, and LED light.
Pins employ natural language processing, machine learning, and emotional intelligence to comprehend your speech, context, and mood and respond. Learning from your choices, habits, and feedback, the pin may adapt to your requirements and goals. Pins help with scheduling, booking, ordering, navigating, and more. The pin also translates languages and helps you communicate with diverse cultures.
Besides music, podcasts, games, and jokes, the pin may help you relax, meditate, and stay motivated. The pin can also voice-control smart speakers, TVs, lighting, and locks. A variety of colors and patterns are available for the $99 Humane AI Pin.
Samsung Galaxy Book 4
The Samsung Galaxy Book 4 is the company’s latest laptop and the first to run Windows 11. Galaxy Book 4, a 14-inch laptop, has a QLED display, Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 processor, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, and 60 Wh battery.
The laptop contains a fingerprint scanner, backlit keyboard, 720p webcam, and touchpad. Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, 5G, two USB-C ports, a microSD card slot, and a headphone jack are on the laptop. Screen sketching, writing, and editing are possible with the laptop’s stylus pen.
The laptop’s Samsung DeX function lets you use it as a desktop PC by connecting a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. The laptop’s Samsung SmartThings functionality lets you control and monitor smart home devices. The $999 Samsung Galaxy Book 4 comes in black and silver.
Honor Magic 6 Pro
Honor’s flagship phone, the Magic 6 Pro, boasts a 200 MP camera. Honor Magic 6 Pro sports a 6.8-inch OLED display, Kirin 990 5G processor, 12 GB RAM, 512 GB storage, and 5000 mAh battery. The phone has face unlock, a 32 MP selfie camera, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. Android 11-based Magic UI 5.0 supports Google apps and services on smartphones.
Smartphones include dual stereo speakers, liquid cooling, and wireless charging. 200 MP primary, 64 MP ultra-wide, 12 MP telephoto, and 3D ToF cameras make up the smartphone’s quad rear cameras.
The smartphone takes high-quality, dynamic range, and detailed photos and videos. Smartphones have super slow-motion, night, portrait, and pro modes with 8K video. AI optimizes settings for environments, objects, and faces in the smartphone’s camera. AI video editor on phone adds effects, music, and transitions automatically. Black, blue, and purple Honor Magic 6 Pros cost $999.
Samsung’s Smart Ring
Samsung’s Smart Ring makes your finger a controller. Metal finger rings with Bluetooth link to cellphones. Touch, swipe, and gestures are detected by the ring’s LED light, vibration motor, and touch-sensitive surface.
The ring controls smartphones, wristwatches, smart TVs, smart speakers, and more using finger movements. Ring gestures can answer or reject calls, play/pause music, manage volume, change channels, start apps, and more.
Your ring vibrates and displays texts, emails, and alarms on its LED light. Ring fitness trackers track steps, calories, heart rate, and sleep. The security ring lets your finger open devices, doors, and autos. The ring accepts NFC and QR code payments. Voice-activated Google Assistant, Siri, and Bixby using the ring. The $149 Samsung Smart Ring comes in several colors and sizes.
Future Tech to Look Out For
Here are some of the most innovative and futuristic tech that were showcased at MWC 2024, and that you might see in the market soon.
Honor’s Eye-Tracking Tech
Honor’s Eye-Tracking Tech tracks eye movements to control smartphones, laptops, and VR headsets. The software analyzes and interprets your eye stare using a camera and infrared sensor. The technology lets you scroll, zoom, select, and type with your eyes. Technology makes gaming, watching, and reading more immersive and convenient.
The device can also detect eye tiredness, strain, and dryness and advise breaks and workouts to promote eye health. By using your eye as biometric authentication, the device can boost security. Based on eye behavior, the technology may personalize your experience by analyzing your preferences, interests, and emotions. Honor plans to use the technology in future products and gadgets.
Petastream S20 App-Free Speaker
The Petastream S20 App-Free Speaker streams music from any source without an app, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. Petastream, a proprietary technique, transmits high-quality audio signals across vast distances utilizing ultra-high frequency waves.
The speaker can play music, podcasts, audiobooks, and more from any device with a headphone jack, such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or TV. An integrated battery powers the speaker for 10 hours. Its water-resistant and shock-proof design makes the speaker excellent for indoor and outdoor use.
The speaker’s LED light changes color with music. The speaker has a microphone for hands-free calls and voice instructions. The speaker’s button controls pause, play, skip, and volume. Petastream S20 App-Free Speakers cost $199 and come in numerous colors and designs.
Personal Task Lamps
Smart lamps like the Personal Task Lamps adapt light color, temperature, and strength to help you focus, relax, and sleep. The lamps are compact and may be placed on your desk, bedside, or anywhere. Your smartphone, wristwatch, or voice can control the lamps and sync with your calendar, alarm, and weather. Your lamps can also monitor noise, humidity, and temperature and alter the light.
The lights can modify the light based on biometrics like heart rate, blood pressure, and brain waves. Lamps can also detect your mood and recommend the ideal lighting. Dawn, sunset, candlelight, rainbow lightscapes, nature, music, and white noise can be created by the lamps. Your voice can operate smart speakers, TVs, lights, and locks, as well as lamps. The $99 Personal Task Lamps come in numerous designs and colors.
AI Gadgets
Small and charming AI gadgets use artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing to be your personal assistants, companions, and entertainers. Appliances can be shaped like animals, plants, robots, or anything else and have varied voices, expressions, and personalities.
The devices aid with scheduling, booking, ordering, navigating, and more. The gadgets can entertain you with games, jokes, stories, and quizzes. The gadgets can help you meditate, relax, and stay motivated. Your gadgets can also adapt to your requirements and goals based on your preferences, habits, and comments.
The gadgets can build a smart device network by interacting. The devices can also be voice-controlled with other smart devices like smart speakers, TVs, lighting, and locks. The $49 AI Gadgets come in numerous colors and patterns.
