News

Special edition Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S is an art collector’s dream

The leather case makes a comeback

Published

May 9, 2018

Roughly two months after the Shanghai event, Xiaomi has launched a special edition Mi Mix 2S designed in collaboration with the British Museum and it’s unique in so many ways.

While most limited edition devices ride the wave of pop culture or sporting events, Xiaomi is sticking to its message: The Mix line is a piece of art much like those found in museum collections.

Like previous Mix boxes, this special edition box has minimal branding but has a print of a Maiolica dish made in Deruta, Italy in the early 1500s.

The British Museum describes it as a painted tin-glazed earthenware showing a profile portrait of a woman with a scroll that reads PERDORMIRENONSAQVISTA. 🤷🏻‍♀️

The box comes with a note from the Trustees of the British Museum about the collaboration instead of a letter from Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun.

As this is a special edition Mix phone, the bundled case is also leather like the one that came with the 18K Gold Exclusive Edition Mi Mix. At the back it also features the same piece of art and the logo of the British Museum.

The special edition Mi Mix 2S has gold trims and comes in the same black ceramic back and rounded aluminum body launched in March.

But at the back, you’ll find the British Museum logo engraved, moving the Mix Designed by Xiaomi mark to the right side.

In front the phone is still all glass and notch-free, but comes with a matching wallpaper of the Deruta piece.

The special edition Mi Mix 2S will come in the 8GB memory with 256GB storage configuration, and will be on sale in China starting May 10 for CNY 4,299 (US$ 675). This makes it one of Xiaomi’s most expensive phones to date, right after the unibody ceramic Mi Mix 2 that cost CNY 4,699 (US$ 736) at the time it was launched last year.

Initially, the Mi Mix 2S only came in black and white colors, starting at CNY 3,299 (US$ 525) for the 6GB + 64GB model.

Mix is Xiaomi’s award-winning line of premium phones, making Xiaomi the Chinese company to win the most number of industrial design awards not just in China but in other parts of the world.

In December 2017, the Mi Mix and Mi Mix 2 have also been added to the permanent collection of the contemporary art museum Centre Pompidou in France.

Gaming

Silksong is getting its first major expansion next year

The expansion is called Sea of Sorrow.

Published

December 16, 2025

Luigi Leonardo

I still can’t believe that Hollow Knight: Silksong came out this year. After years of just waiting for the mythical title, it’s surreal to have it in my library. Now, barely waiting to catch their breath, Team Cherry is already working hard towards the next content drop, starting with Silksong DLC.

Just like the original Hollow Knight, Silksong is getting free DLCs to expand its story. The upcoming Sea of Sorrow DLC will be the game’s “first big expansion.”

The expansion’s trailer barely shows anything about the new content, besides vague allusions to what’s coming. At the very least, Team Cherry has confirmed, both via the announcement and the accompanying poster, that Sea of Sorrow will be nautical-themed.

It will feature new locations, new tools, and new enemies. By itself, Silksong is already a huge game. Adding more content then is a massive undertaking. Plus, Team Cherry says that this is just the first expansion, hinting at more coming in the future.

Sea of Sorrow will launch in 2026.

Besides the new expansion, the studio is also working on a Nintendo Switch 2 update for the original Hollow Knight. It will add higher framerates, resolutions, and more graphical effects. PC players will also get some upgrades to support larger screens.

The Switch 2 update, which will be free for those who already own the original game, will also launch next year.

Entertainment

Supergirl gets its first teaser trailer

Milly Alcock stars as the titular character.

Published

December 12, 2025

Luigi Leonardo

Before the new year starts, it’s already fair to assume that Supergirl might be one of the most anticipated movies of 2026. Premiering a year after the globally successful Superman, Supergirl will see the adventures of Clark Kent’s superpowered cousin, Kara Zor-El. Now, the next film in the sage finally has a teaser trailer.

As James Gunn mentioned previously, Supergirl will be based on Tom King’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Off traveling to other planets to party, Kara finds herself thrust back into the role of being a hero after a young girl named Ruthye Mary Knoll asks her for help.

Though the teaser trailer is mostly a montage of scenes, we already know what we can expect. According to Gunn, Supergirl will be tonally different from Superman, and we see this in the trailer.

However, we can still see influences from Gunn including the usage of “Call Me” by Blondie for the trailer. Also, the film’s space scenes look like they can fit right in with Guardians of the Galaxy.

Still, that’s what we have, and we’re excited. Supergirl will premiere on June 26, 2026.

The film will be directed by Craig Gillespie (Cruella). Milly Alcock plays the titular character. Meanwhile, she will star alongside Eve Ridley as Ruthye Mary Knoll.

News

HONOR Magic8 Pro launches in Dubai

Price, preorder perks, availability

Published

December 11, 2025

GadgetMatch

The HONOR Magic8 Pro, HONOR’s latest flagship smartphone, has been officially launched Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Customers can place preorders starting December 11 across UAE via the HONOR Online Store, Sharaf DG, Emax, Ecity, Jumbo, Virgin Megastore, Amazon, Carrefour, e&, Eros, Noon, and Lulu.

The pricing are as follows:

12GB+512GB (Sunrise Gold, Sky Cyan, Black): AED 3,999
16GB+1TB (Sunrise Gold, Black): AED 4,699

Those who preorder will get the following as part of a preorder gift package worth AED 2,299:

HONOR VIP Care+ with 12-month damage protection
3-month Google AI Pro trial
HONOR Watch5 Ultra

HONOR Magic8 Pro: AI imaging, mobile intelligence, creator-focused tech

The introduction of the HONOR Magic8 Pro reinforces the company’s leadership in AI Imaging, mobile intelligence, and creator-focused technology.

The phone boasts of groundbreaking on-device AI innovations, including Low-bit Quantization Technology for AI Models and Next-Generation Hybrid Retrieval Technology.

Powering the Pro model is the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 mobile platform. It is the first phone in UAE to have the processor.

HONOR’s agentic AI capabilities and Qualcomm’s mobile platforms make it possible for the device to be more efficient and packed with computing power.

The phone also comes with a 7100mAh Silicon-carbon battery. More advanced features include the AI Button, AI Search, and AI Documents, all designed to enhance productivity and support AI-driven workflows.

For its camera package, the HONOR Magic8 Pro has a 200MP AI Ultra Night Telephoto camera and an upgraded AI Ultra Night Portrait mode.

The device also introduces AI Magic Color and a new AI Editor, enabling refined color optimization and on-device creative adjustments.

For more of the innovations on the HONOR Magic8 Pro, read: HONOR reveals 1st images of Magic8 Pro, introduces new AI technologies