Commodification of smartphones may be the biggest story at telecoms trade show

From smartphones to robotics, the electronics producer is on a campaign to develop new products

Consumer show points to a breakthrough year for virtual reality, transport and wearables

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Leader in wearable technology looks to new products to head off non-traditional rivals

Company looks to get ahead of Sony and Oculus with feature that lets users walk around entire room

Smartphone lull is forcing manufacturers to throw their weight behind cars and VR

Console expected to exceed PS2 on back of exclusive deals with leading gaming companies

Free app aims to turn Android smartphone into a VR camera

IHS analyst report predicts Japanese group’s PlayStation platform gives it edge in $1bn market

Industry still needs ‘system seller’ to help persuade mainstream consumers to buy headsets

The VR pioneer is both inspiration and warning as Oculus headsets revive interest in the technology

Chances of comeback dim for struggling Taiwanese smartphone maker

Move to reduce 15,000-strong workforce follows large third-quarter loss forecast

Taiwanese smartphone maker’s third-quarter loss forecast is five times greater than expected

Xbox One controller to be bundled with every unit sold

Taiwanese smartphone maker’s stock price falls by daily maximum of 10% for two straight days

Company looks to compete with Facebook’s Oculus headset

Smartphone maker joins the race to produce the first mass market platform

MWC gets under way in Barcelona as manufacturers look to impress