Apple is reported to be launching the next-generation HomePod mini 2 on 30 October, featuring an S10 chip and a Sound Glow that illuminates the top. XGIMI has launched the Elfin Flip Pro (New) and Nova Air, while Sony has released a teaser for new headphones, with the announcement scheduled for 6 November at 9:00.
Apple's new smart speaker, the HomePod mini 2, launches on 30 October at ¥24,800 and comes in 5 colours. Its price has risen by more than half compared with the first-generation model. It features an S10 chip and a Sound Glow that illuminates the top, and when paired with the Apple TV 4K (4th generation), announced on the same day, it can deliver surround sound using up to 4 units. Siri will not be available at launch and is expected to be provided through a later update.
XGIMI's new projectors, the Elfin Flip Pro (New) and Nova Air, launch on the same day. The Elfin Flip Pro (New) features a 3-colour laser from Nichia Corporation and delivers 1000 ISO lumens, while the Nova Air delivers 250 ISO lumens. The Elfin supports projection sizes of up to 200 inches, while the Nova Air supports 45–150 inches. They are priced at ¥99,800 and ¥36,900, respectively, with launch promotional pricing also reported.
Sony has released a teaser for new headphones on its official website. The teaser says, “The future of that day, at your ears.” The announcement is scheduled for 6 November at 9:00. Overseas, speculation has emerged that the headphones may be a revival of the original Walkman headphones, but the official announcement details and product name are reportedly still unconfirmed.
The Apple HomePod mini 2 is reported to feature surround sound with 4 units and Sound Glow. The Nova Air and Elfin Flip Pro (New) have slim, integrated-gimbal designs with laser light sources. For Sony's new headphones, only the date and colour scheme have been disclosed so far.