MWC 2026 day 1: the 8 best gadgets we've seen today, from super-slim foldables to high-end wireless earbuds

The MWC (Mobile World Congress) tech expo is undoubtedly one of the biggest of the year. It brings together the biggest names in technology, throngs of people working in the industry, and journalists aplenty — including the hard-working TechRadar team.

Every year the Barcelona-based event is used to show off a wide range of gadgets and other tech, and we've been busy taking in all the news and announcements. What you'll find below are our picks for the best pieces of hardware we've come across so far.

While MWC usually focuses mainly on phones, there's something here for everyone, including new wireless earbuds from Motorola and a crazy gaming handheld concept for Motorola. To keep right up to date with the happenings, check out our live blog.