Ayaneo has revealed the Konkr Pocket Block, a new retro-style gaming handheld that includes AI features. The device adopts a smaller, pocketable design compared to the company's earlier models.
The announcement came during a streaming session led by CEO Arthur Zhang. He compared the Konkr Pocket Block to previous vertical handhelds such as the Pocket Vert and Pocket DMG, highlighting its retro aesthetics instead of the minimalist style of those devices.
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The Orange Pi Neo, a Linux-first gaming handheld developed by Orange Pi and Manjaro Linux, has been postponed due to surging prices for DDR5 RAM and SSDs driven by AI demand. The project, in development since early 2024, has cleared necessary certifications but awaits a better market for components. No launch date has been announced.
Ayaneo has canceled production of its premium Next II Windows gaming handheld—unveiled in February with a planned $2,000 starting price—citing skyrocketing component prices that have doubled expected costs to around $4,000 amid the AI data center boom. The company announced the decision on its Indiegogo page on March 23.
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To mark Pokémon's 30th anniversary, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have released a palm-sized music player resembling a miniature Game Boy. The device plays authentic tracks from the original Pokémon Red and Blue games using swappable cartridges. It was announced during a special livestream by composer Junichi Masuda.
At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Lenovo presented several innovative device concepts. The highlights include the ThinkBook Modular AI PC, which features a built-in portable monitor. The company also showcased a dual-screen Yoga Book with 3D capabilities and the Legion Go Fold gaming handheld.
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New leaks from YouTube channel Moore’s Law Is Dead indicate Sony may be preparing a PlayStation 6 handheld device. The channel's sources claim Sony's PS5 Power Saver Mode aligns with leaked PS6 handheld specs for backwards compatibility. Sony is also developing a system called PlayGo similar to Xbox Smart Delivery.