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Fairphone Fairbuds 2 product launch

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Fairphone prepares to announce Fairbuds 2 modular earbuds

Fairphone has announced the Fairbuds 2, a new generation of wireless earbuds designed with a focus on repairability. Following the company’s modular philosophy, the earbuds will feature seven fully replaceable parts, all

Honor Robot Phone launch and AI imaging expansion

18 clusters · 166 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: HONOR expands technology portfolio with E-Ink reader and AI Robot Phone

In August 2026, HONOR transitioned to an ‘AI device ecosystem company’ with the launch of its ‘Agentic OS’ and the ‘Robot Phone’ in Guangzhou, China. This hardware features a motorized 4-degree-of-freedom (4-DoF) titaniu

AI demand drives chip shortages and massive infrastructure's

11 clusters · 97 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: AI demand drives chip shortages and intensifies US-China technological competition

The global memory chip market is experiencing massive growth driven by artificial intelligence infrastructure investment. World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) projects global memory chip revenue will rise from $23

Rise of modular and repairable smartphone designs

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Google Pixel 11 and Fairphone 6 highlight shifts in smartphone performance and repairability

The mobile industry is seeing a shift toward modular smartphone designs intended to combat planned obsolescence and extend hardware lifespans. Early examples, such as the Fairphone 6 Plus, utilize modularity to allow use

Rising chip costs and shifting smartphone market shares

55 clusters · 409 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Apple iPhone 17 leads global smartphone sales in Q2 2026

The global smartphone market is undergoing a historic contraction, with IDC projecting shipments to drop 16.7 percent in 2026. This downturn is driven by a massive surge in memory component costs, as production is redire

Smartphone market trends: premium dominance, AI, and value

14 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Apple iPhone pricing and availability trends across global markets

The global smartphone market continues to be defined by a trend toward premium dominance, with manufacturers focusing on high-end models exceeding 1,000 euros to offset rising costs. Apple and Samsung maintain a strong d

EU Right-to-Repair Directive implementation evolves

30 clusters · 211 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Samsung develops verified battery system impacting repairability

The EU Right‑to‑Repair Directive (2024/1799) became legally binding on 31 July 2026, mandating that manufacturers of electronics and appliances provide spare parts, manuals, and services at reasonable prices. The rules p

E-waste Race initiatives in Dutch primary schools

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: De Wijngaard students launch E-waste Race collection

Primary schools in the Netherlands are participating in the ‘E-waste Race’, an initiative designed to combat electronic waste and promote a circular economy. In Amersfoort, ten schools launched a collection period from

Netherlands sustainability and energy transition

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Netherlands navigates circular economy and urban waste management

The Netherlands is pursuing various sustainability and energy transition initiatives aimed at long-term goals, such as becoming fully circular by 2050. On a residential level, the government is advancing a national poli