GearBrain's Editors' Choice Awards: The Best of MWC 2024
The Mobile World Congress is the arena where tech giants flex their muscles, showcasing their latest and greatest innovations on the global stage. From groundbreaking smartphones to smartwatches that do much more than tell time, MWC 2024 had it all this year. GearBrain's editors had the tough job of picking the best from the best, and after much debate, here are our Editors' Choice Award winners for the Best of MWC Show 2024:
Lenovo’s New Lineup of AI PCs for Business
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 AI Laptop
At the Mobile World Congress 2024, Lenovo took the stage to reveal its latest contributions to the tech world, emphasizing its dedication to AI-powered advancements and eco-friendly practices. The spotlight shone on their fresh lineup of ThinkPad and ThinkBook laptops for business, each brimming with new AI-driven capabilities designed to amplify productivity, foster creativity, and streamline efficiency. These new models promise to elevate performance and boast versatile multi-mode functions.
Here is the list of new AI laptops from Lenovo:
- ThinkPad T14 I Gen 5: Lenovo's ThinkPad T14 I Gen 5 makes multitasking a breeze, thanks to AI that predicts your needs and enhances performance.
- ThinkPad T14s Gen 5: For those on the move, the T14s Gen 5 is as portable as it is powerful, with AI that adapts to your work style.
- ThinkPad T16 Gen 3: The T16 Gen 3 boasts an immersive display and AI that reshapes the user experience, tailored for the ambitious professional.
- ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 2: Versatility shines with the X12 Detachable, offering the freedom of a tablet with the power of a laptop, enhanced with AI.
- ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4 laptop: This 2-in-1 device deftly combines a touch screen's intuitiveness with a laptop's resilience, all powered by smart AI.
TicWatch Pro 5 Smartwatch
TicWatch
TicWatch Pro 5 Smartwatch
TicWatch Pro 5 smartwatch stands out in the wearable realm with a battery life that keeps going and a display that offers clarity in any light, proving that smartwatches can be robust and refined.
The TicWatch Pro 5 emerges as a premier Android smartwatch utilizing Google's Wear OS, offering users a harmonious blend of endurance and elegance. It features an exceptionally long battery life that endures through your most demanding days, paired with a vivid display that maintains clarity in any lighting condition. Beyond its core strengths, the TicWatch Pro 5 boasts a suite of health and fitness tracking features, onboard GPS for navigation and workout routes, and a water-resistant design suitable for all-weather use. With the added convenience of Google Assistant and the ability to download various apps directly to the watch, the TicWatch Pro 5 represents a seamless integration of robust functionality and sleek, refined design.
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▲Lenovo ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop, a new concept laptop
A futuristic leap into what's next for portable computing, the ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop from Lenovo tantalizes with a see-through screen that's as functional as it is mesmerizing.
How does the ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop work? This cutting-edge device transforms user interaction with its 17.3-inch Micro-LED transparent display. This concept laptop merges the virtual and the real through AI AI-generated content, offering a new realm of collaboration, efficiency, and creative potential. Its see-through screen and keyboard and the ability to switch to a digital drawing board signal a leap toward an era where technology seamlessly blends into our surroundings. This innovative proof-of-concept foreshadows the future of AI PCs, harmonizing digital and physical worlds to enrich user experiences in unprecedented ways.
▲Honor Magic 6 Pro Smartphone
Honor
Honor Magic 6 Pro smartphone
The Honor Magic 6 Pro smartphone captivates with its blend of premium design and top-tier tech specs, offering an Android smartphone experience that feels both luxurious and cutting-edge. Note: not available in the US.
▲Xiaomi 14 Ultra Smartphone
Xiaomi
Xiaomi 14 Ultra Smartphone
Xiaomi's 14 UltraXiaomi's 14 Ultra is a powerhouse packed with a sleek design, offering unrivaled performance and a camera system that could make a professional photographer envious.
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra smartphone is a marvel of modern mobile technology, boasting a sleek, premium design that's aesthetically pleasing and ergonomically sound. It features a robust and vivid display encapsulated in a slim, durable body that exemplifies the pinnacle of Xiaomi's design philosophy. Key features of this flagship include a cutting-edge camera system capable of capturing stunning photos and videos, a powerful processor for seamless multitasking, and a long-lasting battery with fast charging capabilities. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra also comes with ample storage options, 5G connectivity for rapid data speeds, and an intuitive user interface overlaying the latest version of Android, offering users a top-tier smartphone experience that competes at the highest levels of the industry.
▲Smart Connect by Motorola and Lenovo
Lenovo
Smart Connect by Motorola and Lenovo
Lenovo and Motorola's Smart Connect is a groundbreaking software solution designed to unify and streamline the user experience across multiple devices. It facilitates a smooth transition of tasks between PCs, phones, and tablets, enabling uninterrupted workflow and simplified content sharing. This innovation allows users to effortlessly move activities—such as watching movies, listening to podcasts, editing documents, and even gaming—from one device to another, amplifying their mobile experience onto larger screens with just a swipe. Smart Connect exemplifies the synergy of a connected digital ecosystem, enhancing productivity and entertainment by making the multi-device experience genuinely seamless.
Smart Connect will be available on the Google Play Store and Microsoft Store in the coming months.
▲OnePlus Watch 2 Smartwatch
OnePlus
OnePlus Watch 2 Smartwatch
A fusion of elegance and technology, the OnePlus Watch 2, wrapped in a timeless design, brings advanced health tracking and smart notifications to your wrist.
▲Humane AI Pin, the world's first AI wearable
Humane
Humane AI Pin
The Humane AI Pin is an innovative wearable device that redefines the interaction with AI, offering a discreet yet powerful way to stay connected and in control. Featuring a Laser Ink display, it provides clear visuals while maintaining an elegant, unobtrusive design. Users can interact with the AI Pin using simple gestures such as touching, tapping, and swiping to perform actions like answering calls, adjusting volume, and snapping photos. Its AI microphone allows for voice commands without needing a wake word, making it as intuitive as conversation. The device can handle queries directly, offering immediate assistance.
With the ability to establish trusted contacts, the AI Pin can facilitate communication with essential people, alerting you to their calls and messages. Its "Catch Me Up" feature concisely summarizes notifications and updates at your request. The AI Pin also personalizes your auditory experience, curating soundtracks that resonate with each moment of your day. Beyond these interactive features, it serves as a health companion, tracking your activity and well-being, seamlessly integrating the sophistication of AI into the fabric of daily life.
The Humane AI Pin is not cheap. There are three versions (Eclipse, Lunar, and Equinox), and they start at $699, plus a $24 per month Humane Subscription plan. You must purchase a monthly subscription to use Ai Pin. The subscription pays for cloud data storage, access to AI services, and a domestic cellular plan with talk, text, and data. It is available for pre-order on the company's website today.
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▲Tecno Pocket Go AR Glasses and Windows Handheld Gaming PC
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Tecno AR Glasses and Windows handheld gaming pc
The TECNO Pocket Go is an innovative Windows AR gaming kit that integrates the convenience of the world's most compact Windows handheld with the advanced AR Pocket Vision headset, creating an immersive 6D gaming experience. The AR Pocket Vision headset boasts a 0.71-inch Micro-OLED screen, offering a cinematic experience akin to viewing a 215-inch television from six meters away, complete with a six-axis gyroscope, N'BASS® acoustic technology, and AI-powered head-tracking and vibration for an unparalleled gaming session. The headset is also thoughtfully designed with adjustable diopter settings to cater to individual visual preferences and ensure maximum comfort.
Complementing the headset, the Pocket Windows Handheld revolutionizes portable gaming by offering a form factor 50% smaller and 30% lighter than typical Windows gaming handhelds, similar to a smartphone's portability but with the power to handle professional high-FPS AAA games. This potent device features a top-tier gaming CPU with eight cores and 16 threads, reaching turbo speeds up to 5.1 GHz, and is sustained by a 50Wh replaceable battery for prolonged play. The entire Pocket Go system is tied with the TECNO Smart Box, a central hub for game management and settings, allowing the kit to double as a mobile workstation within the TECNO ecosystem, seamlessly blending gaming, work, and lifestyle mobility.
▲Belkin Dock Auto-Tracking Stand Pro
Belkin
Belkin Dock Auto-Tracking Stand Pro
Revolutionize your video calls with Belkin's Dock, which follows your movement and ensures you're always in the frame during virtual meetings. Belkin's auto-tracking technology proves that smart accessories can revolutionize everyday tasks.
Belkin's Auto-Tracking Stand Pro is $179.99 USD and is available to pre-order on belkin.com.
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▲These products stood out at MWC 2024 for their innovation, design, and potential impact on the tech industry. Whether for work or play, each winner has set new standards in their categories and has showcased a glimpse into the future of technology. Congratulations to all our winners for pushing the boundaries and setting the bar high at this year's MWC!
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