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Mobile World Congress 2015 was chock full of cool new gadgets and the CNET TV team was on the scene in Barcelona getting hands-on coverage of the latest and greatest tech. Samsung strutted a fresh pair of flagship phones, wearables made a fashionable appearance, and cutting-edge VR headsets blew us away. If you missed any of it, check out the top 11 CNET TV videos as ranked by number of streams and, if you can’t get enough, peep more from MWC 2015.


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1. Samsung announces the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

Samsung stole the show at the beginning of the week with the announcement of the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. In a turn toward a more high-end look, the duo sport a sleek metal and glass construction.


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2. The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is a smooth operator

Samsung introduced a new variation — the S6 Edge — to its vast galaxy of gadgets. It’s similar to the S6, but with captivating curved screen.


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Meet the dual-edge Galaxy S6 Edge

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3. Samsung Pay makes its world debut

It was only a matter of time for Samsung to introduce its response to Apple Pay. Creatively called Samsung Pay, the mobile payment technology not only utilizes near-field communications (NFC), it can also use a traditional card swipe reader.


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Samsung Pay: Easy as a swipe and tap

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4. HTC One M9 is a subtle reboot

One of the best things about the HTC One M9’s predecessor was its design. The new model inherits the good looks and features a few upgrades.


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Hands-on with the sumptuous metal HTC One M9

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5. The evolution of the Samsung Galaxy S phone

Speaking of predecessors, we take a look at how the Samsung Galaxy S phones have changed in design throughout the years.


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6. Blackphone+ puts security in the spotlight

The Blackphone+ tablet takes security seriously. If you’re a secret agent spy, you’ll definitely want to pick up this slate.


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Blackphone+ is an encrypted tablet

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7. Getting closer to the Galaxy S6 Edge

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is a high-end looker with the specs to back it. Get to know the new kid on the block a little better in this video.


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Dive into Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Edge ‘edge’ display

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8. Samsung Galaxy S6 was an expected release with an unexpected design change

Say goodbye to the plastic builds of previous flagship Samsung phones. The Galaxy S6 ushers in a new era of premium design. Here’s a look at the most important details from the big reveal.


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Everything you need to know from Samsung’s S6 event

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9. The future of VR is the HTC Vive

VR technology is excitingly developing and the HTC Vive is a great example. Scott Stein was happily impressed with his experience when taking it for a spin.


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We experienced the future of VR with HTC Vive

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10. Pebble Time Steel surfaces

The steel model of the Pebble Time smartwatch finally popped up and it looks just as we expected. (That doesn’t mean we’re not happy with the result.)


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11. Huawei Watch is a stone cold sapphire stunner

If there was an award for best dressed, the Huawi Watch would be a finalist — at least. Pricing and availability have yet to be announced for the stunning smartwatch, but we’re expecting it to be as expensive as it looks.


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Huawei Watch a gleaming sapphire Android Wear beauty

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The 2013 Mobile World Congress is just a day away from closing in Barcelona, Spain. Housed in a brand-new venue and bigger than ever, the show burst at the seams with everything wireless. Sure, there were a ton of new phones and tablets, but those headline devices only scratched the surface. CNET’s team of reporters scoured the show floor to find everything from a GPS-enabled cane to a touchless touch screen.

So if you can’t be in Barcelona, join CNET for a video tour of some of the hottest devices and most fascinating finds of the show.


1. A touchless touch screen

New technology from chipmaker STMicroelectronics lets you control your smartphone or tablet without actually touching the display.


2. Fujitsu New Generation GPS Cane

We go hands-on with the Fujitsu New Generation Cane, a prototype walking stick for the 21st century that guides you by GPS, tracks your heart rate, and lets loved ones know where you are.


3. NEC Medias W N-05E

NEC’s Medias W N-05E smartphone has two 4.3-inch qHD displays screens, which you can fold out to make it a 5.6-inch tablet of sorts. It’s unique, to be sure, but the whole thing just seems awkward.


4. Artificial Solution’s Indigo app

Personal assistant Indigo brings the functionality of Siri to Android, Windows Phone 8, and your Web browser. Better yet, it’s free and isn’t ad-supported.


5. Qualcomm’s Wi-Fi coffee machine

The Qualcomm-modified device can be controlled using a tablet, and it notifies you when your brew is ready to imbibe. I want!


6. Asus FonePad

The 7-inch Asus FonePad delivers Android Jelly Bean, it runs on an 1.2GHz Atom Z2420 processor, and it lets you take calls — if you don’t mind a phone the size of your head.


7. Nokia Lumia 720

The Nokia Lumia 720 has the familiar Lumia unibody design, a microSD card, support for wireless charging, 8GB of internal memory, and a 6.7-megapixel camera with an f/1.9 aperture and an LED flash.


8. Samsung Galaxy Note 8

The Galaxy Note 8 is the smaller followup to the Note 10.1, or possibly the larger sequel to the Galaxy Note 2. Either way, it’s no doubt an intriguing piece of kit.


9. LG’s 4K phone

The new upscaling system outputs a 4K feed to your TV, letting you play games or watch films at an eye-watering resolution, from your phone.


10. Nvidia Tegra 4

Nvidia’s latest Tegra 4 and Tegra 4i processors aim to boost gaming performance and battery life.


11. DryWired waterproofing technology

New nanotechnology from DryWired promises to seal up phones and tablets, guarding them from liquid harm.

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