Lilbits: PlayStation Portal Adds Cloud Gaming, Vectrex Mini Launches on Kickstarter, Fairphone Enters the US Market
Fairphone Expands to the US with Repairable Headphones
Fairphone, known for smartphones made from ethically-sourced materials and focused on sustainability and repairability, has sold products mainly in Europe for over ten years. While the /e/ Foundation has offered some Fairphone models in the US with a de-Googled Android version called /e/OS, those came at higher prices.
Now, Fairphone CEO Raymond van Eck revealed to Reuters that the company is introducing its first product in the US market: a pair of repairable headphones. This move might pave the way for selling sustainable, repairable smartphones directly to US customers in the future.
"Fairphone is bringing its repairable headphones to the US. Up until now the company, which focuses on ethically-sourced & sustainable devices, has only sold its phones & accessories in Europe… although Murena does resell some." — Reuters via Liliputing
PlayStation Portal Adds Cloud Game Streaming
Sony has enhanced the PlayStation Portal handheld, originally designed for local network streaming, by introducing cloud game streaming which has been in beta since last year. This update allows users to stream games without requiring a PS5 console.
Additional Tech Highlights
- Vectrex Mini campaign launches on Kickstarter, attracting retro gaming fans.
- Fairphone continues to push for sustainability in consumer electronics.
Author's Summary
Fairphone steps into the US market with repairable headphones, while Sony extends PlayStation Portal’s capabilities with cloud gaming, highlighting growing trends in sustainable and flexible tech products.