'Track Changes' recovers Canada’s forgotten internet music history

Source: Cam Gordon

A new non-fiction release, Track Changes: The Origin Story of Canadian Music on the Internet (1990–2010), shines a light on the era before streaming giants dominated the industry. Written by former communications head for Twitter in Canada and music journalist Cam Gordon, the book aims to be a cultural archive of the two decades when Canadian artists and fans first moved online.

It explores a "partially hidden history" of the digital frontier, documenting how early innovations—ranging from BBS communities and mailing lists to fan-built websites—fundamentally reshaped the country's music landscape before the platforms themselves went dark and the hardware became obsolete.

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MWC 2026: Honor toys around with adding a robotic camera arm on upcoming device

Source: Mashable

One of the new devices eventually coming from Chinese tech maker Honor adds a bit more whimsy to your typical smartphone experience. The company gave a sneak peek of its new Honor Robot Phone at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. The device features a 200-megapixel camera mounted on a robotic arm on the back of the phone.

It features a 4-degree-of-freedom gimbal that allows the camera to tuck away when it isn't in use. Honor claims it made the world's smallest micro-motor to allow the arm to bob, nod and rotate freely. The arm enables the camera to act as a physical 3-axis gimbal, giving the device actual built-in video stabilization instead of stabilization typically replicated by phones via software.

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MWC 2026: Lenovo Legion Go Fold concept teases a future all-in-one gaming device

Source: Lifehacker

What do you get if you merge a Nintendo Switch, a small but powerful gaming laptop and a foldable phone into one gadget? Lenovo built a concept on this idea and unveiled the Lenovo Legion Go Fold at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.

The device features a flexible 11.6-inch POLED display that can be folded into a 7.7-inch screen and used in handheld mode or unfurled into a full 11.6-inch size for a more immersive experience. Plus, with different mounting points on the device, you can attach a keyboard and turn it into a mini Windows productivity machine.

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MWC 2026: Introducing the Leica Leitzphone by Xiaomi

Source: Xiaomi

One of Xiaomi's major announcements at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, involves a partnership with premium camera maker Leica. The collaboration brought to the international market the new Leica Leitzphone, which is basically the global version of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition, a China-only device.

One of the key differences between the Chinese version is its battery size, with the exclusive model in China carrying a massive 6,800mAh battery, while the international Leitzphone has a 6,000mAh battery. The Leitzphone is designed to look and feel like a Leica camera, so it sports a mechanical camera ring that you can rotate to manually adjust zoom or exposure.

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