Lilbits: Recent Tech Highlights
Fairphone Expands to US Market
Fairphone, known for its ethically sourced and sustainable smartphones, has operated primarily in Europe for over a decade. The company’s focus includes repairable and occasionally upgradeable hardware. Although some Fairphone models were available in the US through the /e/ Foundation with a de-Googled Android version called /e/OS, they carried higher prices.
Fairphone CEO Raymond van Eck recently revealed to Reuters that the company is now entering the US market with its first product there—not a phone, but a pair of repairable headphones. This move might pave the way for future sales of sustainable smartphones directly to US customers.
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.
— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social), November 5, 2025
Sony Introduces Cloud Gaming to PlayStation Portal
The PlayStation Portal, initially designed as a handheld device streaming games locally, now supports cloud gaming. This feature has been in beta since the previous year and does not require a PS5 console for access, enhancing gaming flexibility on the device.
Sony brings cloud game streaming to the PlayStation Portal handheld. Originally positioned as a device for streaming over a local network, cloud gaming has been in beta since last year, no PS5 required.
— blog.playstation
Other Tech Updates
- The Vectrex Mini successfully launched on Kickstarter, attracting interest from retro gaming enthusiasts.
- Fairphone’s move to release repairable headphones in the US marks a strategic entry into the North American market.
Author's summary: Fairphone’s US debut with repairable headphones signals growth in sustainable tech, while Sony’s PlayStation Portal gains cloud gaming, expanding handheld gameplay options.