MWC26 welcomed nearly 105,000 attendees for a week of AI, innovation and industry-defining debate as well as boundary-pushing new features Airport of the Future, New Frontiers and robots of all shapes and sizes

BARCELONA, Spain, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MWC26, the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event, this year celebrated 20 years in Barcelona, bringing together exhibitors, thought leaders, startups, and policymakers all under one roof. Despite global travel disruptions, it welcomed nearly 105,000 attendees from around the world to Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via.

GSMA MWC26 Barcelona closes 20th anniversary edition

John Hoffman, CEO, GSMA Ltd., said: “Twenty years in Barcelona and MWC continues to surprise and surpass expectations. From the very beginning, the GSMA and host city parties shared a common vision: to build something that would matter to the world. Barcelona was the city with the infrastructure, the ecosystem, and the commitment to grow with us, and I’m particularly proud of the local impact we’ve had along the way. My thanks go to our partners in Barcelona, Catalonia, and Spain, to every exhibitor, speaker, attendee, and member of staff who made this week possible, and to the people of this extraordinary city for welcoming us once again.”

MWC26 Barcelona in numbers

• Nearly 105,000 attendees from 207 countries and territories
• 2,900 exhibitors, sponsors, and partners
• Over 1,700 speakers and thought leaders, including 40% C-level speakers and 35% female speakers
• The GSMA Ministerial Programme convened 188 delegations, 45 intergovernmental organisations, 54 ministers, and 118 heads of regulatory authorities
• 58% of attendees representing industries adjacent to the core mobile ecosystem
• 17% C-suite attendees; 45% director level and above
• 27% female attendees
• Nearly 2,600 journalists and industry analysts from around the world
• Over 1,300,000 views of the keynotes and live sessions on the MWC Barcelona website and social channels, MWC app, Mobile World Live and media partners’ platforms.
• 4YFN, co-located with MWC26 in Hall 8, welcomed over 1,000 exhibitors from leading startups and corporations, over 300 speakers and hundreds of investors with collective funds totalling $70 billion
• Separately, Talent Arena organised by Mobile World Capital Barcelona (MWCapital) and co-located with MWC26 at Fira Montjuïc, welcomed more than 25,000 attendees

Marking his first MWC Barcelona as GSMA Director General, Vivek Badrinath said: “One week. Hundreds of stages and exhibitors. And thousands of conversations. It’s clear, the global connectivity industry has never been more energised or more purposeful. MWC26 has shown us what happens when the world’s brightest minds come together around genuinely hard problems – from open and inclusive AI and realising the full potential of 5G, to keeping the world safe from the growing threat of fraud and cybercrime. I leave this week inspired by what I’ve seen, and more convinced than ever about the role our amazing industry plays in shaping a safer and better-connected world.”

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BARCELONA, Spain, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — During MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei Government Public Services Digitalization((hereinafter referred to as “GPSD”)BU successfully held a series of professional events, including the Global AI+ Public Service Summit, National Foundation Model Roundtable, and open speeches, to discuss the future of the intelligent world with global customers and partners. During the event, Huawei launched the Global Intelligent Public Service Solution to accelerate intelligent transformation of public services and city governance.

At the Global AI+ Public Service Summit, Jason Slater, Chief of Digital Transformation and AI at UNIDO, stated: “AI+ drives public services forward. Building an effective digital government is not just about deploying technology, but about building inclusive, citizen-centered and interoperable system.”

During the summit, Saeed Xia, President of Huawei Global Public Services BU, launched the Huawei Global Intelligent Public Service Solution. He pointed out that the solution is built on the architecture of “1 digital foundation + 1 intelligent platform + N industry applications.” It aims to provide scenario-centric, efficient, and high-quality public services by quickly orchestrating service items, integrating capabilities, and streamlining processes. In addition, it stays business- and data-driven to build convenient and high-quality data services, fueling innovation. Ultimately, this solution creates an intelligent service system featuring “Chat-to-Process” capabilities, smart decision-making, and efficient handling.

Chomparee Chompurat, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Thailand’s MDES, stated: “Thailand is accelerating its transition to an AI-enabled intelligent government by leveraging robust ‘Cloud First’ infrastructure, responsible AI integration, and global public-private partnerships to deliver secure, citizen-centric services and position the nation as a trusted ASEAN digital hub.”

During the event, Huawei GPSD held a National Foundation Model Roundtable, focusing on core topics such as AI-enabled national intelligent transformation and AI DC construction. Over 20 government and industry experts from Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa gathered at the roundtable and had in-depth exchanges. Huawei shared its experience in foundation model application and AI infrastructure construction, and engaged with various parties to explore top-level design and localized implementation path for intelligent transformation.

During the open speech session, Yu Jinxiao, Overseas Technical Director of Linewell, mentioned in his speech that in “AI+ One-Stop Public Services,” advanced AI technology has propelled a qualitative leap from “functional and accessible” to “effortless and intelligent.” This significantly streamlines workflows, reducing form-filling time by 80% to 90% while boosting efficiency by 2 to 3 times through a “Chat-to-Process” intelligent interaction model.

Yang Xuqing, CTO of iSSTech, emphasized that future smart cities will build a “City Super App Portal” based on an AI hub, the super app for city governance can efficiently address challenges such as flood control. The super app for economic development can reduce the project cycle by 50%. The super app for public services can make business and civic affairs as simple and intuitive as chatting.

Currently, AI is profoundly reshaping the underlying logic of global public services and digital and intelligent city development. Moving forward, Huawei will continue to deeply cultivate the digital technology foundation and strengthen collaborative synergy with partners, jointly empowering the onset of full-scale intelligence for global public services and city governance.

HONG KONG, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ATOTO announced the launch of P10 Pro on Kickstarter. Positioned as an AI-powered driving and parking safety display built on Android system, P10 Pro pairs a large wireless CarPlay/Android Auto screen with ATOTO-developed AI Vision, dual-channel 1080P recording, low-power parking protection, and cloud-based evidence tools. Dispatch is scheduled to begin in April 2026, with deliveries expected to start in May.
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“P10 Pro is built for drivers who want more than a screen,” said Peter, general manager at ATOTO. “We combined a full Android platform with AI vision safety, true dual–channel recording, and cloud tools that help drivers document what happened and stay connected to their vehicle—on the road, when parked, and when away.”

AI-powered safety for driving and parking
For daily driving, P10 Pro supports front and cabin cameras recording simultaneously in 1080P, with front-camera WDR and strong-light suppression, plus IR night vision for the in-cabin view. Collision-triggered emergency recording helps surface and preserve key clips after an impact. For critical moments, Instant Golden Hour Emergency Notification can send key images and location details to preset emergency contacts.

For parking, P10 Pro introduces Low-Power Parking Guard, designed to extend monitoring for up to 72 hours. When paired with optional connectivity, drivers can use Remote LiveView to check on the cabin and surroundings from a phone.

ATOTO-developed AI Vision and in–car AI assistance
ATOTO-developed AI Vision adds practical, on-screen cues designed to reduce overlooked risks: fun object and car-type recognition, road-condition hints, and cabin hints for kids and important items. P10 Pro also supports natural-language Q&A with AI, along with driving reminders such as low-fuel prompts and gas suggestions when connected to OBD data.

Cloud Witness: lock and upload evidence when it matters
Cloud Witness is built for drivers who want a fast, intentional way to protect their rights. Drivers can lock important footage and upload it to the cloud, creating a ready record that can be reviewed, organized, or shared when needed.

Optional LTE connectivity with multi‑path networking
P10 Pro supports multiple network paths—including optional LTE （4G SIM / Cloud SIM）, dual‑band Wi-Fi, and tethering—to keep cloud features and remote access available across different routines. This connectivity foundation also supports additional features such as live tracking, geofence alerts, and trip logs with GPS tracks and playback.

How P10 Pro differs from typical portable CarPlay screens
Many entry-level portable CarPlay screens focus on mirroring and basic inputs on lightweight RTOS/Linux platforms. P10 Pro takes a different approach with a full Android platform and an integrated safety workflow that combines capture, AI awareness, and cloud tools.

• Full Android platform designed for richer app capability and performance beyond basic mirroring workflows.
• Native dual-channel 1080P recording (front + cabin) with WDR front camera and IR night vision in-cabin.
• Unified Bluetooth Audio (UBA) workflow designed to reduce audio routing friction across daily use.
• Cloud tools including Cloud Witness, Remote LiveView, and Golden Hour emergency notification for evidence and remote awareness.
• BLE accessory ecosystem and centralized control for supported devices, plus OTA updates.

Campaign details and availability
The P10 Pro Kickstarter campaign launched on February 25, 2026 and is scheduled to run through April 11, 2026. Limited early-bird tiers start at:

• 9-inch model: $499.99 (MSRP $833.99; save up to 40% )
• 10.25-inch model: $549.99 (MSRP $916.99; save up to 40%)

Dispatch is planned for April 2026, with deliveries expected to begin in May. Early‑bird perks are limited—backers are encouraged to visit the campaign page to secure available tiers.
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About ATOTO

Founded in 2015, ATOTO is a global automotive electronics brand specializing in intelligent in-car infotainment and safety solutions. With a strong focus on research, design, and vertically integrated manufacturing, ATOTO develops Android-based car systems, AI-enabled driving tools, and connected vehicle technologies for drivers worldwide. The company operates under a direct factory-to-customer model, delivering continuous software updates and long-term after-sales support across international markets.

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HOUSTON, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — VEVOR, a global leader in home improvement solutions, recently announced its first-ever partnership in professional sports with the NBA’s Houston Rockets. As part of this collaboration, VEVOR will appear at home games and community events, forging deeper connections with Rockets fans and Houston residents. The partnership represents a key pillar of VEVOR’s U.S. localization strategy and underscores the brand’s long-term commitment to both the city and the broader U.S. market.

Building Community Through Shared Values
VEVOR’s brand strategy closely aligns with the spirit of the Houston Rockets and the city itself. On the court, the Rockets have long exemplified excellence, resilience, and teamwork, while off the court, Houston embodies a culture of exploration, hard work, and ambition—from its heritage as “Space City” to its vibrant, thriving community.

This shared mindset connects seamlessly with VEVOR’s mission to empower creators, professionals, and DIY enthusiasts through tools, solutions, and community-driven programs that inspire innovation, problem-solving, and growth. Houston also serves as the launchpad for VEVOR’s first global exploration of an omnichannel “online + offline” retail model, reinforcing the city’s strategic significance in the brand’s global expansion.

“We are honored to partner with the Houston Rockets. The Rockets embody a relentless pursuit of excellence—an ethos that shapes how we build our products and support the creators and small businesses we serve. This collaboration goes beyond sponsorship; it reflects our long-term commitment to Houston. By bringing innovative tools and practical solutions to the community, we aim to help Houston’s makers and entrepreneurs turn ideas into impact and build a stronger ecosystem of creativity and opportunity.” said Gavin Wu, Brand Director at VEVOR.

Launching VEVOR’s Physical Retail Presence in the U.S.
As part of its broader U.S. retail expansion, VEVOR is opening its first global flagship store in Houston, which began soft opening in February and will officially celebrate its grand opening in March.

The store features a BOPIS (Buy Online, Pick Up In Store) model, seamlessly integrating online convenience with in-store accessibility. Customers can purchase products online and retrieve them in-store, offering flexibility, efficiency, and a streamlined shopping experience.

A Hands-on experience zone invites visitors to explore and test tools and solutions in real-world settings, bridging the gap between online research and tactile engagement. This interactive space caters to a broad audience—DIY enthusiasts, professional builders, and small business owners—helping them make informed decisions while experiencing products firsthand.

Beyond retail, the store serves as a hub for learning, discovery, and collaboration, reinforcing VEVOR’s mission to empower home creators, problem-solvers, and local innovators, and supporting the growth of Houston’s home improvement community.

The flagship store will officially open at 10951 Farm to Market 1960 Road W, Houston on March 9, 2026 with special appearances by Houston Rockets representatives. Join us for a day of celebration, exploration, and hands-on experiences!

About VEVOR
VEVOR is a global home improvement brand that empowers home creators, who actively reshape living spaces to express their inner pursuits, finding joy in turning visions into reality with their own hands to upgrade spaces with pro-level gear at fair prices. From backyard makeovers to apartment innovations, VEVOR delivers uncompromised quality through vertical integration — combining precision engineering with the joy of making.

Founded in 2007 as an eBay seller, VEVOR began selling on Amazon in 2013 and launched vevor.com in 2020. The brand unveiled its refreshed identity in 2025. Today, VEVOR operates in over 50 countries, with a network of 200+ global warehouses and a catalog of over 15,000 products spanning tools, outdoor equipment, and home improvement solutions.

The brand’s promise is built on four pillars: professional-grade performance, unexpected value, complete home ecosystem coverage, and uncompromising quality. This commitment is reflected in its 90% customer satisfaction rate, supported by 24/7 assistance and a 30-day hassle-free return policy.

For more information, visit www.vevor.com or search “vevor” on Amazon.

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The Brain Prize 2026 is awarded to Professors David Ginty (US) and Patrik Ernfors (Sweden) for their pioneering discoveries on how the nervous system detects and processes touch and pain. Their work has rewritten textbooks and opened new avenues for the development of targeted treatments for conditions such as chronic pain and hypersensitivity to touch.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The somatosensory system provides us with the sense of our own body and its physical interactions with the world. Our sense of touch enables us to perceive a passing breeze, feel the shape and texture of objects in our hands or the physical contact of others. It provides crucial sensory feedback that controls how we move our body and respond to the outside world. The somatosensory system also encompasses our ability to feel pain. Pain can be caused by mechanical stimuli, heat and noxious chemicals. While unpleasant, it is essential for our survival, acting as a warning system that protects us from what is harmful. Disruptions in our normal ability to sense touch and pain can lead to severe and debilitating conditions, including hypersensitivity to touch – observed in many developmental disorders – and chronic pain which affects millions of people worldwide.

HM The King of Denmark, patron of The Brain Prize, attending the prize ceremony 2025.

Although touch and pain have been studied for more than 150 years, Patrik Ernfors (Karolinska Institutet, Sweden) and David Ginty (Harvard Medical School, US) have revolutionised the field by identifying how nerve cells in the skin transform painful, thermal and mechanical stimulation, such as stroking, vibration, or indentation, into neural signals. They have further mapped how these signals are transmitted to and processed within the spinal cord and then sent to the brain where the perception of – and the emotional and behavioral reactions to – our interactions with the physical world are created.

Together, their discoveries have rewritten textbook principles of somatosensation and provided the foundation for a new generation of targeted interventions for pain and somatosensory dysfunction based on specific cell types and neural pathways.

Professor Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg is Chair of The Brain Prize Selection Committee and explains the reasoning for awarding Professors David Ginty and Patrik Ernfors the Brain Prize 2026:

“Somatosensation defines the integrity of the body and the boundary between the body and the world and is thus crucial for our sense of physical self and our interactions with the world around us. The ability to detect and interpret touch, pain, itch, and temperature depends on an extraordinary diversity of peripheral sensory neurons, supporting cells, and precisely organised spinal cord and brainstem circuits. By discovering and categorising distinct sensory neuron types, linking them to specific end organs and pathways, and providing novel widely used genetic and molecular tools, their work has created a blueprint for understanding normal touch and for pinpointing where things go wrong in disorders such as chronic pain, and hyper- and hyposensitivity that may be associated with diseases of the nervous system.”

On behalf of the Lundbeck Foundation, CEO Lene Skole extends her warmest congratulations to the two prize recipients:

“Our ability to feel touch and pain is perhaps the most underappreciated of our senses. It gives us our sense of self and of our interactions with the world. Without it we would feel disembodied. This is hard to imagine and to really appreciate how profound it is, we need only look at what happens when the sense of touch and pain goes wrong. The fundamental new insights into the neuroscience of touch and pain provided by Patrik Ernfors and David Ginty are truly remarkable and carry hope for patients living with disorders such as chronic pain. It is a true pleasure to award these outstanding scientists with The Brain Prize 2026.”

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KPJ Healthcare Berhad (“KPJ Healthcare” or “the Group”) today launched its first Neuroscience and Stroke Centre of Excellence (“CoE”) at Damansara Specialist Hospital 2 (“DSH2”), marking the second Centre of Excellence established under the KPJ Health System (“KPJHS”) and expanding the Group’s specialised capability in complex neurological and stroke care.

The establishment of the Neuroscience and Stroke CoE advances KPJHS by extending structured clinical pathways into high-acuity specialties that require rapid coordination across emergency care, imaging, intensive care and rehabilitation. This development reflects the Group’s continued focus on strengthening specialised services while maintaining consistent standards of care across its network.

The Centre brings together multidisciplinary teams across neurology, neurosurgery, emergency medicine, radiology, intensive care and rehabilitation within a coordinated system designed for neurological emergencies. This integrated model enables faster decision-making, timely intervention and continuity of care throughout the critical stages of stroke treatment and recovery.

Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim, President and Chief Executive of Johor Corporation (JCorp) and Chairman of KPJ Healthcare University said, “The establishment of this Centre of Excellence marks another important step in our journey to build the KPJ Health System as a fully integrated ecosystem that connects hospitals, education and research. By strengthening clinical protocols, advancing innovation and continuously benchmarking ourselves against global leaders, we are building a system that delivers better outcomes for patients while remaining future-ready. Our aspiration is clear: to ensure KPJ Healthcare not only keeps pace with global standards, but steadily positions itself among the institutions shaping the future of healthcare in the region.”

Chin Keat Chyuan, President and Managing Director of KPJ Healthcare said, “This Centre strengthens our operational capability in managing complex neurological emergencies within a coordinated system framework. By aligning specialised facilities, clinical expertise and structured governance, we ensure timely intervention and continuity of care in line with our commitment to Care for Life.”

The DSH2 CoE delivers an integrated stroke pathway from immediate activation in the Emergency Department through hyperacute intervention, critical care and structured early rehabilitation. The Centre provides 24-hour access to advanced CT and MRI imaging, as well as mechanical thrombectomy services to remove blood clots in acute stroke cases. DSH2 has achieved door-to-needle thrombolysis, a clot-dissolving treatment for eligible patients, within 60 minutes through coordinated hyperacute workflows aligned to international benchmarks.

The Centre aligns its protocol-driven stroke and critical care with evidence-based medicine and Mayo Clinic Care Network (“MCCN”) standards, including adoption of the CERTAIN (“Checklist for Early Recognition and Treatment of Acute Illness and Injury”) critical care framework to support standardised ICU workflows and structured clinical oversight in managing complex neurological emergencies including stroke Through its MCCN membership, DSH2 also has access to clinical benchmarking resources and knowledge exchange that support continuous quality improvement in stroke and neurological care.

Rehabilitation begins early within the acute phase and involves personalised neurorehabilitation supported by standardised clinical assessments, a dedicated Activities of Daily Living (“ADL”) Lab and robotic-assisted therapy to support functional recovery and long-term independence. A dedicated Stroke Nurse Navigator provides a single point of coordination for patients and families, ensuring continuity from emergency admission through rehabilitation and post-discharge follow-up.

Beyond acute stroke care, the Centre strengthens subspecialty capability in movement disorders and Parkinson’s disease, supported by neurology and neurosurgery expertise and future Deep Brain Stimulation capability. SMART Ward features and PACS-enabled digital integration support real-time monitoring, documentation and multidisciplinary coordination.

The CoE framework serves as a reference model for neuro and stroke service development across the KPJ network. Beyond clinical services, the Centre supports structured education and training initiatives and contributes to clinical research in neurology and stroke management under KPJHS. It also supports the ongoing development of digitally enabled stroke care solutions in collaboration with KPJ Healthcare University, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to advancing innovation in neurological care.

The launch forms part of KPJ Healthcare’s roadmap to establish 15 Centres of Excellence by 2030 under KPJHS.

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About KPJ Healthcare Berhad 

KPJ Healthcare operates 30 hospitals across Malaysia and four Ambulatory Care Centres, serving 3.3 million patients annually with 1,491 medical consultants. Nineteen hospitals are accredited by MSQH and four by JCI. As Malaysia’s first private healthcare provider to establish an Academic Health System, KPJHS integrates practice, education and research & innovation to drive clinical excellence and patient experience. Beyond hospitals, KPJ Healthcare operates Klinik Waqaf An-Nur (KWAN) clinics, dialysis centres and mobile clinics nationwide, and offers more than 40 academic programmes at KPJ Healthcare University (KPJU). KPJ Healthcare has been a constituent of the Bursa Malaysia FTSE4Good Index since 2016.