Lilbits: Latest Tech Updates
Fairphone Expands to the US with Repairable Headphones
Fairphone, known for ethically sourced and sustainable smartphones, has primarily sold its products in Europe for over a decade. The company has focused on repairable and upgradeable hardware. Although some Fairphone models have been available in the US through the /e/ Foundation with a de-Googled Android version called /e/OS and higher prices, Fairphone itself has not directly sold phones there.
Fairphone CEO Raymond van Eck told Reuters that the company is entering the US market, but starting with a different product—a pair of repairable headphones. This move might pave the way for Fairphone to eventually sell sustainable, repair-friendly smartphones directly to American consumers.
“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.”
Sony Adds Cloud Gaming to PlayStation Portal
Sony has enhanced the PlayStation Portal handheld device by adding cloud game streaming capabilities. Initially designed for local network streaming, cloud gaming has been available in beta since last year and does not require a PS5 console to play.
Summary
Fairphone’s launch of repairable headphones in the US marks a strategic expansion beyond Europe, while Sony continues to evolve its gaming devices by integrating cloud streaming features.