March 2, 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman responds to deal with Department of War
OpenAI has made a deal to provide its tech to the U.S. Department of War, sparking fears of mass surveillance and AI-controlled weapons.OpenAI has entered a deal with the U.S. Department of War (DOW), providing its AI tools for military use in "classified environments." Announcing the partnership on
March 2, 2026
At MWC 2026, Lenovo comes in hot with 6 concept products and big ideas: Everything announced
Lenovo announced a ton of new laptops and six new concept devices at Mobile World Congress 2026.Lenovo kicked off the year with a dominating presence at the Consumer Electronics Show, where it unveiled a new Qira personal AI agent, over a dozen new laptops, and a slew of new PC accessories. (It went
March 2, 2026
Hands-on: Lenovo brought a sick foldable gaming handheld to MWC 2026
Lenovo announced a foldable version of its Legion Go 2 gaming handheld at MWC 2026. It's called the Legion Go Fold Concept.Lenovo announced a funky foldable version of its flagship Legion Go 2 gaming handheld today at Mobile World Congress 2026. (The news leaked out last week.) Mashable also got th
March 1, 2026
Skate developer Full Circle announces layoffs ahead of new game release
'Skate' developer Full Circle announces layoffs ahead of new game releaseFull Circle, the gaming studio behind the new iteration of Skate, has recently announced a restructuring involving layoffs at its headquarters in Burnaby, British Columbia. Founded in 2021 as a subsidiary of Electronic Arts, Fu
March 1, 2026
Why Minnesota lawmakers are trying to ban crypto ATMs
Why Minnesota lawmakers are trying to ban crypto ATMsIn a joint effort between Minnesota lawmakers, local law enforcement, and the Department of Commerce, legislation has been introduced to ban crypto ATMs across the state in response to widespread fraud and financial abuse, particularly of the elde
March 1, 2026
Anthropics Claude overtakes ChatGPT in App Store
Anthropic's Claude overtakes ChatGPT as #1 in App StoreIn the battle for AI supremacy, Anthropic’s Claude has just managed to dethrone OpenAI’s ChatGPT in Apple’s App Store, claiming the #1 spot as the most-downloaded free app in the United States, leaving ChatGPT in second and Google’s Gemini a dis
March 1, 2026
Honors humanoid robot shows off impressive dancing skills at MWC
At this year's MWC in Barcelona, Honor showcased its first-ever AI-powered humanoid robot. And how do you know a robot is any good these days? Of course, by its ability do dance!This being Honor's first robot, and having seen numerous botched robot launches recently, I wasn't sure what to expect. Ho
March 1, 2026
Honors Robot Phone hand-on: Its wild, and its weird
Honor brought its Robot Phone concept to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, giving us a first close look at the device. Honor calls the Robot Phone a "new species" of smartphone that combines "embodied AI interaction with robot-grade motion and cinematic imaging capabilities." No, that doesn't make
March 1, 2026
TCL releases RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR smart glasses for only $299: Save $50 at launch
TCL's RayNeo Air 4 Pro smart glasses are a "head-mounted TV" with vibrant, HDR-capable OLED displays. Grab these new smart glasses with a $50 discount. Buy the TCL RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR glasses Best Deal
March 1, 2026
Hands-on: The RayNeo Air 4 Pro smart glasses are like wearing an OLED TV on my face
The RayNeo Air 4 Pro are the world's first AR/XR glasses with an HDR10 display. For only $299, how do they measure up against the competition?I got to try a ton of awesome smart glasses at CES 2026, and one of the most exciting pairs is finally available. On Friday, TCL launched the new RayNeo Air 4
March 1, 2026
Honor launches super-thin Magic V6 foldable phone alongside new laptop and tablet
Honor brought a super-thin foldable phone, a tablet, and a laptop to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.Honor's got a new foldable phone, and it's even thinner than the last one. The company had its big unveiling in Barcelona, one day before the official start of this year's Mobile World Congress, a
March 1, 2026
MWC 2026 live updates: Announcements from Honor, Xiaomi, more
All the biggest news from Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona.Mobile World Congress 2026 has arrived, and Mashable is in Barcelona to bring you the latest from one of the biggest tech shows on the planet.Following on the heels of CES and Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, this year's MWC runs March 2-5 an
March 1, 2026
Xiaomis new hyper car concept has the strangest cockpit weve ever seen
Xiaomi has unveiled a new hyper car concept called the Xiaomi Vision GT. It's something else.Xiaomi likes to bring cars to Barcelona; the company gave us the first glimpse of its SU7 Ultra supercar during last year's MWC in March. This year, however, Xiaomi has unveiled something that's pretty far o
March 1, 2026
Honor has a humanoid robot, and its bringing it to Mobile World Congress
Honor is bringing a humanoid robot to Mobile World Congress 2026.We knew that Honor is about to bring its oddball Robot Phone to this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. What we didn't know, however, that the company is also bringing its first-ever AI-powered humanoid robot to the show. SEE A
March 1, 2026
Hands on: Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro is the closest you can get to an iPad Pro on Android
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro is a dead ringer for Apple's iPad Pro, and that includes the accessories.Xiaomi's strategy when it comes to phones, tablets, and accompanying accessories, appears to be pretty simple: Make it as Apple-like as possible, while still using the best that the Android ecosystem has to off
March 1, 2026
Xiaomi 17 launches alongside Xiaomi Tag, Watch 5, and more
Xiaomi has brought a lot of gadgets to Barcelona. See the latest ones now.Xiaomi's ecosystem of gadgets is expanding. As is customary, the company brought its new flagship phones to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, including the Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Xiaomi also launched a new smartw
March 1, 2026
MWC 2026: What to expect at the worlds largest phone show
Mobile World Congress 2026 is almost upon us. Here's what we can expect from the world's largest phone show.I've been writing about phones for a long time, and don't remember when I expected to see so many new phones in such a short time span. I'm talking late February to early March, when we could
March 1, 2026
The 6 best portable power stations to stay charged up at home and on the go
The best portable power stations from Anker, Bluetti, EcoFlow, and DJI will keep the lights on.Portable power stations are great to take camping, on van adventures, out on content creator assignments, or to the worksite. If you live in an area that’s prone to power outages, a portable power station
March 1, 2026
Not all cheap laptops are slow, flimsy clunkers. Here are the 4 best weve tried.
We reviewed the best budget laptops for students, gaming, and everyday productivity, including the 13-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4).As of March 2026, I think the 13-inch Apple MacBook Air powered by the M4 chip is the best cheap MacBook for most people. It's seriously speedy and super well-made. It's
March 1, 2026
Get the Microsoft Office tools you’ve always relied on — now with AI capabilities
TL;DR: Enjoy Microsoft tools with AI capabilities thanks to this Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac or PC lifetime license, on sale for $99.97 through tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft
February 28, 2026
Amazon has a 39-inch LG Ultragear Curved Gaming Monitor on sale for almost half off
Amazon has a 39-inch LG Ultragear Curved Gaming Monitor on sale for 45% offSAVE $723: As of Feb. 28, Amazon has the 39-inch LG Ultragear curved gaming monitor on sale for $876, which is 45% its list price of 1,599. Opens in a new window
February 28, 2026
This weekend Amazon has this Samsung 57” Odyssey Neo G9 curved gaming monitor on sale for 36% off
This weekend Amazon has this Samsung 57” Odyssey Neo G9 curved gaming monitor on sale for 36% offSAVE $819: As of February 28, Amazon has this Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 curved gaming monitor on sale for $1,480, which is 36% off its list price of $2,299. Opens in a ne
February 28, 2026
Beginners can capture 360° video footage in 4K with this DJI Mini 5 Pro — and it’s on sale right now
This DJI Mini 5 Pro drone camera is on sale this weekend for 30% offSAVE $500: As of Feb. 28, Amazon has the DJI Mini 5 Pro drone camera on sale for 30% off at $1,099, down from its list price of $1,599. Opens in a new window Credi
February 28, 2026
Xiaomi 17 Ultra hands-on: The cameraphone with a monstrous zoom
Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the peak phone for photography enthusiasts.Xiaomi's Ultra line of phones has always been about one thing: Peak camera performance. The new Xiaomi 17 Ultra, launched ahead of MWC 2026 in Barcelona, pushes the boundaries once more, though it suffers from similar setbacks as its pred