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Ruko's New R1 Mini Robot Dog Flips, Self-Rights and Tells Bedtime Stories

Hong Kong – September 29, 2026 -- Ruko has launched the R1 Mini Robot Dog, a toy for children ages 3 and up that righting itself, performs four-way flips, and includes a bedtime storytelling mode.

The robot dog automatically rights itself after tumbles

The R1 uses a self-righting mechanism that returns it to its feet whenever it tips over or lands upside down, removing the need for a child to reposition it manually.

It performs over 10 routines including flips, dancing and push-ups

Beyond forward, backward, left, and right flips, the toy runs more than 10 programmed routines such as dancing, push-ups, and swimming. A built-in programming mode lets children sequence their favorite moves into custom combinations, introducing basic sequencing logic tied to early STEM concepts.

TECNO and Artist Angélica Dass Launch 100-Portrait Project Starting in Kenya

Hong Kong – September 28, 2026 -- Smartphone maker TECNO and visual artist Angélica Dass have unveiled "100 Portraits of Becoming," a two-year photography project that will document 100 people across five countries, starting with 20 individuals from Kenya.

The project pairs camera technology with personal storytelling

The Kenya chapter, now live, features participants reflecting on identity, opportunity and self-definition. The initiative builds on TECNO's Universal Tone imaging work, which focuses on rendering diverse skin tones accurately, and extends that effort into a broader look at the individuals behind the images.

Infinix Unveils GT NX Gaming Peripherals to Turn Phones Into Consoles

Hong Kong – September 24, 2026 -- Infinix has unveiled the GT NX Series, a two-piece gaming peripheral lineup pairing a split controller with a multi-port docking station designed to turn a smartphone into a console-style rig.

The GT NX Controller adds a pixel-level touchpad for FPS aiming

The controller features what Infinix calls the world's first Pixel-Level FPS Precision Touchpad on a mobile controller, aimed at closing the accuracy gap between touchscreen aiming and mouse-like precision. It uses a three-chip low-latency architecture, with dual chips in the left handle and one in the right, to enable millisecond-level response for flick shots and team fights. Battery life is rated for more than 22 hours of continuous play.

JSAUX Launches E-Ink and Pixel Matrix Faceplates for Steam Machine

Hong Kong – September 22, 2026 -- JSAUX GAMING has launched two magnetic replacement faceplates for Steam Machine, turning the console's front panel into a customizable display, with prices under $100.

The E-Ink model displays clean information and monochrome art

The 5.83-inch E-Ink Faceplate features a 640 x 480 monochrome display, Bluetooth connectivity, and a built-in 500mAh battery. Through the JSAUX E-INK APP, users can select from eight display modes, including Time, Weather, Calendar, Performance, Playtime, Progress, Digital Frame, and AI Agent Status. The Digital Frame mode supports static content such as game artwork, pixel art, personal photos, and retro-inspired designs, while AI Agent Status shows the status of supported AI applications running on the system.

TECNO and Tonino Lamborghini Unveil Limited-Edition POVA 8 Pro 5G

Hong Kong – September 19, 2026 -- TECNO has launched the POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition, a co-branded smartphone that translates the Italian lifestyle brand's mechanical design heritage into a mobile device.

The phone reimagines Lamborghini's mechanical design cues in a black-and-red colorway

The device uses black as its dominant tone with red as an accent, built around what TECNO calls the 'Pulse Line' at the center of the rear panel, meant to evoke energy and movement. Surrounding it is a 'Signature Shield' pattern drawing on Tonino Lamborghini's shield emblem and mechanical geometry, with a metallic Tonino Lamborghini logo placed at the lower-right corner.

Momax's Stainless Steel Power Bank Wins Top IFA Innovation Award

Hong Kong – September 17, 2026 -- Momax has won the 2026 IFA Innovation Award for Best in Mobility for its 1-Power S.Pass2 Air, a magnetic wireless power bank measuring just 6.0 mm thick.

The power bank claims the title of world's thinnest stainless steel mirror-finish design

The device snaps onto magnetic-compatible phones or slides into a pocket or clutch, combining certified Qi2 high-speed wireless charging with a minimalist stainless steel finish. Momax launched the product alongside a new color line called the Dusky Cherry capsule collection, aimed at travelers and tech users.

This is Momax's second straight year taking top honors at IFA Berlin

The company has also picked up the iF Design Award 2026, the Golden Pin Design Award 2025, TechRadar Picks 2026 and CES Picks 2026, according to the announcement.

Marriott's Luxury Group and Sotheby's Launch 'Art of Knowing' Series in Asia Pacific

Hong Kong – September 17, 2026 -- Luxury Group by Marriott International and Sotheby's have expanded their global partnership into Asia Pacific for the first time, launching a new masterclass series called "The Art of Knowing." The program combines short digital videos with exclusive in-person events, giving hotel guests closer access to rare craftsmanship, collecting, and connoisseurship.

The initiative follows last year's debut of private tours at Sotheby's Maison during Sotheby's Hong Kong's Luxury Week.

Cheerble's New Wickedbone Air Lets Owners Joystick-Steer the Chase

Hong Kong – September 16, 2026 -- Cheerble has launched Wickedbone Air, an app-controlled dog toy priced at an introductory $59.99, now available at cheerble.com after pre-orders opened September 7, 2026.

Owners steer the toy in real time through a virtual joystick

The toy offers two play modes. In Drive Mode, owners use the Cheerble App's virtual joystick to guide the toy's movement live, adjusting direction as their dog chases it. Auto Mode relies on built-in movement patterns and touch responses so the toy can play on its own while owners supervise nearby. Built-in sound effects add an audio cue during play, and a separate Find Device feature triggers a sound through the app to help owners locate the toy if it ends up under furniture.

LiberNovo Unveils Bigger, Sturdier Chairs at IFA 2026, Backs Special Olympics

Hong Kong – September 09, 2026 -- LiberNovo is showcasing its lineup of dynamic ergonomic chairs at IFA 2026 in Berlin, running September 4 through 8 at Messe Berlin, Hall 7, Stand 7.2a-105.

The centerpiece of the display is the new Maxis series, built specifically for taller, wider and heavier users rather than simply scaled up from a standard chair frame. The Omni Pro and Omni SE models round out the booth lineup.

TECNO's New CAMON Slim 5G Packs Pro Cameras Into a 6.39mm Body

Hong Kong – September 09, 2026 -- TECNO has unveiled the CAMON Slim 5G, a 6.39mm-thin smartphone that pairs a 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C camera sensor with a 6,000mAh battery and five artist-inspired colorways.

The phone's design borrows from ballet and car curves

The CAMON Slim 5G carries the swan-neck curve first seen on the flagship CAMON 50 series. It comes in five finishes -- Burgundy Red, Neo Mondrian, Matisse Black, Van Gogh Blue and Rebel Pink -- each referencing a different art movement, from Mondrian's grid compositions to Van Gogh's Starry Night rendered through a patterned gradient coating.