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Day 2 of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 has concluded with some innovative and groundbreaking announcements. With almost every new launch, we are seeing more and more use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. It is as if these companies think that if they do not have some AI angle in their product, they will be immediately thrown into the dustbin of history. Listed below are the top 5 gadgets that were the talk of the show at the MWC 2024.

Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 will kick off in Barcelona (Mon, 26 Feb, 2024 – Thu, 29 Feb, 2024) with top tech brands making their biggest announcements. The event is primarily a mobile-focused trade where companies announce new innovations and tease upcoming products. Until now, brands such as Xiaomi, and Honor have unveiled their new smartphones, creating a lot of buzz among the tech community. These launches include the unveiling of the Xiaomi 14 series and Honor Magic 6 series. Notably, is HMD teasing a retro-styled Barbie Flip phone which is expected to launch later this year. Know more about the upcoming announcements here.

Ahead of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, Chinese technology company Honor on Sunday globally launched its new Magic 6 Pro smartphone in Barcelona, Spain. Honor also showcased an experimental eye-tracking AI function that enables users to remotely open and move their car just by looking at their smartphone display. The tool is already available in China and the company is working to integrate it commercially overseas.

Lady Gaga’s appearance in Fortnite Festival Season 2: Unlock Your Talent is so popular that some of the world’s biggest musicians can’t help but check it out for themselves.

WhatsApp users may soon find it easier to share high-quality media as the messaging app is reportedly working on a feature to allow default HD uploads. While WhatsApp has gradually introduced support for high-resolution images and videos, users still need to manually toggle the HD option for each media file. However, a recent beta release for Android hints at a forthcoming change.

From Software boss Hidetaka Miyazaki has said the studio’s not ruling out making Elden Ring 2 or a second expansion for the blockbuster game.

Miquella is back. From Software and Bandai Namco just released the official gameplay trailer for the upcoming Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree and it looks exactly like I hoped it would. More epic boss battles, new weapons to find and learn, and lots of dying. You know, more Elden Ring. Shadow of the Erdtree is set to release on June 21, 2024, and is even getting its own collector’s edition that looks pretty epic.

Abode Acrobat has been one of the most used PDF management tools due to its splendid features, security, and ease of use. Now, to enhance these features and accessibility, Abode has integrated an AI-powered conversational engine into the tool. Yes, you can talk to it now. These new AI features aim to “completely transform the digital document experience.” The generative AI feature will be seen in Reader and Acrobat workflows enabling users to understand long documents in just a matter of moments. Check out how the AI feature will benefit Abode Acrobat users.

Sony adds new games to PS Plus Extra and Premium on the third Tuesday every month, meaning fans are now able to claim a handful of games scattered across the service. Namely, this means PS Plus Extra subscribers can now claim 9 new games, while PS Plus Premium subscribers can claim all of that and then 4 more on top of that, including the classic PSP game Resistance: Retribution.

The last few days of February are going to be big for smartphone launches as a number of brands will be announcing their new lineups. One such smartphone launch is that of Vivo Y200e, which is set to debut on February 22, 2024. Vivo has been teasing the smartphone on social media platform X, and it is creating some excitement among Vivo fans. Vivo also confirmed that the new smartphone will feature India's first eco-fibre leather finish to give it a premium look. While Vivo is showcasing the phantom or orange colors, the launch might include more color options. Check out what the Vivo Y200e will feature in terms of specifications.

Astronomers have uncovered a celestial revelation: stars passing near our solar system have wielded a profound influence on the orbit of Earth as well as those of its its planetary companions. This cosmic dance, detailed in a study titled "Passing Stars as an Important Driver of Paleoclimate and the Solar System's Orbital Evolution" published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, challenges our understanding of Earth's history and even encompasses shifts in climate.

Of the three games available for no additional cost with a PlayStation Plus Essential subscription this February, the best game isn’t the highest-profile one. A lot of attention is going to Foamstars, the odd multiplayer game Square Enix launched free on PS Plus, but the real gem of February 2024’s PS Plus Essential lineup is Rollerdrome from Roll7 and Private Division.