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Twelve South Introduces PowerCapsule, an Ultra-Slim Magnetic Qi2 Power Bank

Twelve South, a design leader in Apple accessories, today introduces PowerCapsule, an ultra-slim magnetic power bank designed for daily carry. With a satin-finish zinc alloy frame and a cactus-based soft-touch inlay, PowerCapsule delivers Qi2-certified wireless charging up to 15W for iPhone and Qi2-compatible devices in a refined, pocket-ready design. Built to snap on with secure magnetic alignment, PowerCapsule preserves the natural feel of iPhone in hand while adding dependable power, whether you’re moving through a workday, commuting across town, or traveling for the weekend. 

Featuring a buttery-soft synthetic inlay, PowerCapsule adds warmth and grip against the sleek glass and metal of iPhone. Available in 5,000mAh and 10,000mAh capacities, it supports charging two ways, wireless or wired via USB-C, and includes pass-through charging, allowing users to power iPhone while the battery recharges. 

Designed for Your Hand. Optimised for Your Pocket 

PowerCapsule is designed for the way people actually use their phone: in hand, on the move, and often for hours at a time. Its ultra-slim silhouette keeps iPhone comfortable to hold while charging, and its secure magnetic attachment helps maintain consistent alignment without adding visual or physical bulk. 

The back inlay uses a cactus-based luxury synthetic material derived from plants, chosen for its warm hand-feel and refined grip. Embossed details echo Twelve South’s design language, drawing inspiration from the pocket-angle pattern seen on the Twelve South MagFold Wallet, bringing subtle character and texture to a power bank built to fit naturally into everyday routines. 

Function Follows Form 

While PowerCapsule has a warm, material-forward feel, its power system is fully modern. With Qi2-certified wireless charging up to 15W, PowerCapsule delivers efficient power designed for iPhone, and also offers USB-C wired charging for additional flexibility. With pass-through charging, users can charge iPhone and the battery at the same time, ideal for desks, bedside setups, and travel. 

Key Features 

  • Qi2-certified wireless charging up to 15W for iPhone and Qi2-compatible devices 
  • MagSafe-compatible magnetic attachment for secure alignment while charging 
  • Ultra-slim, compact profile designed for comfortable daily carry 
  • Satin-finish zinc alloy frame for a refined, durable feel 
  • Cactus-based luxury synthetic back inlay for a warm, refined grip 
  • Available in 5,000mAh or 10,000mAh capacities 
  • USB-C wired charging option for charging non-Qi2 devices 
  • Up to 30W (10,000mAh) / up to 20W (5,000mAh), depending on device 
  • Pass-through charging to charge iPhone while recharging PowerCapsule 
  • Available in Dune and Slate 

Pricing and Availability 

PowerCapsule is available now at https://twelvesouth.co.uk/products/powercapsule 

  • PowerCapsule 5,000mAh: £49.99 
  • PowerCapsule 10,000mAh: £59.99 

Thypoch’s New 21mm f/3.5 M Mount Lens

Thypoch’s New Ksana 21mm f/3.5mm lens revisits the classic warmth and intimacy of rare and respected lenses in the 1970s, but brings them up to date, in an accessible modern format. Despite its ability to capture crisp detail all the way from portrait to landscape, and from wide angle to close focus, this lens is ultra-compact and lightweight.

Epoch Coating 73: The Retro Look

Thypoch starts a specialized project – Epoch Coating, which aims at exploring the aesthetic soul of different eras. Drawing from the deep heritage in cinema optics, Thypoch has successfully translated the magnificent flare of cinema lenses into the world of still photography.

As the first lens of the Ksana series, the 21mm f/3.5 blends classic aesthetics with vintage rendering. Epoch Coating. 73’ brings that 70’s cinematic aesthetic, golden bloom, and soft, delicate color rendering into modern photography. The Ksana 21mm blends classic optical craftsmanship with the artistic soul of vintage lens coatings, for exceptional sharpness and vibrant, saturated colors.

Ultra Compact, Pocket-size

The Ksana 21mm f/3.5 keeps things light and agile. The all-aluminum, featherweight Ksana Lens’ ultra-compact size – just 27mm high and weighing only 131g – guarantees effortless handheld shooting, all day. Highly portable and discreet, it’s made for inspirational street, travel, and documentary photography.

Modern Optics, Classic Performance

Despite its light weight and pocketable form, the Ksana 21mm’s outstanding optical structure delivers high resolution with great suppression of unwanted chromatic aberration. This is a result of a design that includes a compact eight-element, six-group optical design, featuring 1 ASPH (Aspherical), 2 ED (Extra-low Dispersion), and 3 HRI (High Refractive Index) elements. The nine-blade diaphragm provides apertures from f/3.5 to f/22 for rounded highlights, with especially crisp 18-point starbursts at f/4.

Wide Angle, Wide Perspective

The lens has a wide 21mm angle, but with a 0.5m minimum focusing distance. It offers an 80.2° horizontal field of view on full-frame cameras, with imperceptible distortion. Maintaining the classic Leica rangefinder charm, this lens ensures precision for film and digital photographers alike. A tactile reminder at 0.7m alerts you when the rangefinder uncouples, signaling a switch to EVF focusing.

Timeless Design, Signature Lens Body

The Ksana 21mm f/3.5 features a vintage-inspired body with a scalloped focus ring and crescent-shaped tab. Ergonomic contours align with your fingers for a comfortable grip and intuitive handling, ensuring stable, precise control even during fast focusing.

Beautiful inside and out, this lens evokes the best of vintage design, complementing any compatible camera, and is available in classic black or silver. Ergonomic contours align with creative fingers, for a comfortable grip and intuitive handling, ensuring stable, precise control even during fast focusing. Its smooth, well-crafted feel makes it an ideal match for Leica cameras, offering a retro look with contemporary reliability, perfect for artists seeking a balance of style and performance.

Pricing and Availability

MSRP: USD 549/EUR 479

Available in M mount, black and silver version

Standard package includes front and rear caps, and warranty card

Available on Jan. 13th, 20:00 (GMT+8), at both Thypoch official store and authorized dealers.

Piceasoft’s new AI-powered self-service promotes mobile device circularity by bringing troubleshooting assistant to your pocket

Piceasoft, Europe’s leading provider of mobile device lifecycle solutions, has expanded its Picea® Online mobile circularity platform by developing AI-supported self-service device diagnostics and troubleshooting capabilities. The new self-service features, currently being piloted with a major mobile operator, allow end users to remotely detect and resolve device issues or find the most relevant trade-in or repair options wherever they are.

Self-service capabilities make it easier than ever for end users to access the right services to get the most from their mobile devices. There is no need to visit a physical store; customers can initiate the service from a link or QR code. The platform also enhances mobile operators’ customer experience, allowing them to promote the most relevant add-on services, such as trade-ins and repairs at the right time, uniting mobile operators, trade-in vendors, and repair centers as a full-service ecosystem.

“Picea® Online’s expansion into self-service opens up a whole new workflow for mobile operators and gives them greater access to new business opportunities throughout the entire self-service journey,” says Samuli Ylinen, Product Director at Piceasoft. “The platform performs a personalized, AI-supported device analysis based on the issues experienced by the customer and then recommends resolutions for device problems. These allow operators to promote the most relevant add-on services, for example, trade-in, repair, or insurance, giving operators full control of the entire process through a single platform.”

The solution also promotes device circularity and prevents old phones from being scrapped and ending up as e-waste, as operators are able to offer trade-ins or repairs precisely when the customer needs them. Based on the results of the AI-supported diagnostics, operators can then provide tailored services addressing specific device issues experienced by the consumer.

“The new developments strengthen PiceaOnline as a comprehensive, all-in-one solution for mobile circularity. We’re effectively the middle layer between mobile operators and end customers, as well as the glue holding together all the ecosystem services from partners like trade-in vendors, repair centers, and insurance providers.” Ylinen explains.

Self-service, AI-supported diagnostics, and troubleshooting provide an additional time and cost-saving benefit by significantly reducing the number of No Fault Found (NFF) cases faced by mobile operators, retailers, and repair companies.

“According to our customers, as many as 60%-70% of devices sent for repair are recorded as NFF. NFF cases are very costly for operators and present a significant sustainability issue from the unnecessary shipping of devices that could have been fixed with the right self-service diagnostics,” Ylinen explains. “Most often, these could be avoided if users were guided in the diagnostics phase to perform simple steps like rebooting their device, updating to the latest software, or freeing up some of the devices’ memory.”

Increasing the supply of used mobile devices

Despite high and increasing demand, the supply of used mobile devices in the European market remains low. As this demand continues to grow, the market’s success depends upon increasing the supply of second-hand devices, for example, through effective trade-in programs.

“From a sustainability and mobile circularity point of view, self-service has an extremely high potential to drive change,” says Samuli Ylinen, Product Director at Piceasoft. “There’s a severe shortage of second-hand mobile devices, but there is significant, and increasing consumer demand. One of the major challenges holding back device circularity is the fragmented nature of the process for trade-ins. By supporting customer-driven processes, operators can significantly incentivize trade-ins by providing the best deals for the customers, which helps put more sought-after second-hand devices back into the market.”

Jewellery Meets Pixels: THOMAS SABO Make Gaming Debut with Pocket Styler In Exclusive Jewellery Collaboration

An exciting pairing collaborates this March to continue to fuse the realms of gaming and fashion together. Celebrated international jewellery brand THOMAS SABO becomes the latest groundbreaking real-life fashion brand to partner with innovative fashion game Pocket Styler.

Pocket Styler has already worked with highly regarded designer David Koma for his SS23 resort collection and esteemed German premium label Marc Cain to celebrate its 50th Anniversary in September 2023. With talks in progress for additional international fashion brands to join the gaming revolution.

Introduced by Nordcurrent in May 2021, Pocket Styler swiftly emerged as a trendsetter in the gaming realm, offering enthusiasts a gateway to the glamorous universe of fashion. This game doesn’t just let players dip their toes but fully immerse themselves in the experience. Bridging the gap between virtual style and real-life expression, players take on style challenges and compete with others at 10 venues in New York including iconic locations Central Park, The Met and Times Square.

In the vibrant world of Pocket Styler, players are not just players; they are style architects. The game encourages them to create looks with utmost precision, starting with a personalised avatar adding apparel, accessories, footwear and make up, as well as premium presets and consumables like perfumes and facial glitter. These elements contribute to the final submitted style challenge looks and an expansive array of rewards and bonuses, ensuring that every player’s journey is as unique as their sense of style.

 

 

THOMAS SABO is one of the leading international jewellery brands, offering versatile designs since its launch in 1984. Its iconic collections inspire season after season and its SS24 offering is no different. The focus of the in- game collaboration will touch on some of its seasonal collections as well as beloved favourites. A few highlights include pieces from collections below:

Cosmic Amulet collection, focusing on round pendants artistically designed with filigree cut-outs to imitate orbital paths and planetary rings. The focal point of these pieces is a raised and detailed eye that represents foresight and intelligence and is embellished with violet stones.

Heritage Glam collection, chokers, bracelets, necklaces, earrings and cocktail rings are adorned with lavish, hand-cut stones in octagonal, teardrop and round cuts. Distinctive cocktail rings are ideal for making a grand entrance and feature a central gleaming stone in an octagonal cut, with stones in teardrop and round cuts artfully placed around it in the shape of a flower.

The timeless elegance of the Heritage Glam collection features carefully co-ordinated pink zirconia stones and precious cuts, ensuring every piece of jewellery shines to its fullest.

Eyewear collection, THOMAS SABO’S eyewear combines metal hues of silver and gold, with acetate colours from Havana. Style statements complimented by comfort, UV protection and outstanding quality.

The collection will contain a total of 46 items including jewellery, sunglasses and watches. The collections are now available online via THOMAS SABO’S website and selected stockists and will be available in game from 18th March.

 

 

With the mobile gaming industry to bypass TV by 2025, mobile games have become a major visual entertainment category and Pocket Styler offers real life brands the chance to join its project. From brand awareness to an increase in sales the integration of real-life fashion brands into the game is an exclusive and innovative way to reach and engage with new audiences. Pioneering brands such as THOMAS SABO will see its collections engaged with via game play but also see players connected to its own e-commerce site with integrated in game shop links allowing players to buy products both in game and in real life. Redefining the intersection of fashion and gaming, this collaboration offers players an unprecedented opportunity to engage with the world of fashion in a truly immersive and creative way.

 

 

Victoria Trofimova, CEO of Nordcurrent comments that “the lines between digital and physical fashion are blurring. Pocket Styler’s mission is to provide a platform for its players to experience fashion, develop a sense of style, learn to make decisions, and make new friends. Introducing real fashion brands in Pocket Styler is a natural progression as the game evolves, and millions of players enthusiastically support it. Today we are proud and happy to host the marvellous THOMAS SABO on our fashion platform.”

Aurore Melot, THOMAS SABO Creative Director: “THOMAS SABO collections invite you to dream. Explore our jewellery in a playful and digital way through Pocket Styler, discover the symbolic nature of our designs, and the endless possibilities of personal styling.”

Pocket Styler has already amassed 22 million downloads since its initial launch along with players totalling up to 20,000 hours of game time daily.