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Roboy is said to take inspiration from the complex biology of the human body

The weird and wonderful gadgets of MWC 2019

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) technology convention is drawing to a close in Barcelona, with foldable phones among the most notable innovations appearing on the show floor.

Business • 28 Feb 19

Experts have warned that the rollout of 5G will only increase the potential devices that could be hacked

5G will only increase threat of cybercrime - experts

Cybersecurity experts have encouraged people to do more to protect themselves from online crime, warning the rollout of 5G will only increase the potential devices that could be hacked.

Business • 27 Feb 19

A 'wearable smartphone' that wraps around a wrist is the latest flexible device to appear at the Mobile World Congress technology show

'Wearable phone' revealed at Mobile World Congress

A "wearable smartphone" with a flexible display that wraps around the wearer's wrist has become the latest flexible device to appear at the Mobile World Congress technology show.

Business • 26 Feb 19

The GSMA is pushing back against US calls on its European allies to bar Huawei over concerns the firm is too close to the Chinese state

Telecoms industry sees need to tighten network security

The telecoms industry is acutely aware of the need to ensure that ever-more complex mobile networks are safe, the head of its main lobby group told Reuters.

Business • 26 Feb 19

China's Xiaomi presented a new connected light bulb - the Mi LED Smart Bulb - at this year's MWC in Barcelona

Top gadgets at Mobile World Congress

From a tiny robot which strikes a pose when you point a camera at it to earbuds that translate languages, here are five eye-catching devices on display at the Mobile World Congress trade fair.

Business • 26 Feb 19

Mitsuya Kishida, president of Sony Mobile Communications, said it had a rich heritage of meeting the technological demands of professional filmmakers in both sound and vision.

Sony revitalises smartphone with movie-style screens

Japan's Sony, which has fallen way behind its South Korean and Chinese rivals in the smartphone sales race, aims to capitalise on its movie pedigree with new devices featuring 21:9 ratio screens.

Business • 25 Feb 19

Mobile World Congress (MWC19) is the world's largest gathering for the mobile industry

Enterprise Ireland companies secure MWC19 deals

A total of 22 Enterprise Ireland clients are showcasing at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week, representing Ireland's strength in emerging technologies.

Business • 25 Feb 19

Microsoft's Alex Kipman unveils the company's new HoloLens headset in Barcelona

Microsoft announces Hololens 2 mixed reality headset

Microsoft has unveiled a second generation of its mixed reality HoloLens headset, which overlays holograms on to real-world objects.

Business • 25 Feb 19

The two screens on the new V50 ThinQ work independently

MWC19: LG unveils dual-screen 5G smartphone

South Korea's LG Electronics has unveiled a 5G smartphone with a dual screen, the latest handset maker to pitch a new design feature in an effort to revive flagging sales.

Business • 25 Feb 19