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AYANEO’s Surprise ‘Product Sharing Session’ Could’ve Been an Email
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AYANEO’s CEO decided that a simple email update wasn’t enough, opting instead for a surprise YouTube livestream that felt more like a press conference than a casual chat. The main topic? The notoriously scarce Pocket Micro 2. Arthur, the CEO, addressed the supply drama head-on, blaming soaring memory prices for the limited stock and strongly advising fans against overpaying scalpers on sites like AliExpress. While he didn’t officially confirm a restock, the message was clear: stay tuned, because they’re definitely coming back.
The good news for current owners is an OTA update that actually fixes things, like reducing fan noise and tweaking shortcut keys. But the real headline was the AYANEO Next 2. It’s available for purchase right now, with prices starting at a hefty $2,999 and skyrocketing to $5,299 for the maxed-out version. It’s a bold move for a device that’s already generating buzz.
Then came the teasers. The Pocket Play is still in refinement, and the company dropped cryptic hints about upcoming “REMAKE” devices and a new Windows handheld codenamed as a “next-generation compact flagship.” Silhouettes were shown, promises were made, and the “Golden Age” was invoked. It’s a lot to digest, especially when you consider the CEO spent half the stream complaining about component costs while announcing even more expensive gear to come. Talk about mixed signals!