Achieve a LEGO Game Boy real cartridge upgrade kit — plug-and-play, priced at USD $99

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Technology Insights Daily
November 03, 2025

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A new upgrade kit has emerged that transforms the “LEGO Game Boy” buildable set into a fully functional handheld gaming device capable of accepting real Game Boy cartridges. The modder behind the kit has designed a drop-in board that fits into the cartridge slot of the Lego shell, includes a 2.7-inch 320×320 display (doubling the original aspect size), working switches behind the Lego buttons, speaker, USB-C charging, and rechargeable battery. The plan is to offer this as a ready-to-install “plug-and-play” solution (no soldering) at a target price around USD 99, letting enthusiasts turn the decorative Lego model into something functionally useful. This appeals to retro-gaming fans, Lego hobbyists and modders who appreciate combining collectible display value with actual gameplay. The kit also signals how user-innovation can blur the line between toy models and DIY electronic devices.

The newest model of the MacBook Pro, powered by the Apple M5 chip, has been taken apart by teardown specialists and reveals subtle but meaningful internal design refinements. Although externally it largely resembles the previous generation, the internal cable layout has been cleaner, and battery access has been marginally improved—suggesting that Apple is taking steps toward enhanced serviceability and repairability. For example, the battery pack is now more readily removable via fewer obstruction screws and improved case access. The improvements may not constitute a full redesign yet, but they hint at incremental progress in device longevity and easier maintenance, which matters to professionals and power users who invest in high-end laptops. The shift also aligns with broader industry and regulatory pressures for greater repair-friendliness and sustainability.

In a recent statement, Apple indicated that its flagship privacy feature — App Tracking Transparency (ATT), which prompts users to allow or block cross-app tracking — could be forced off in Europe under regulatory or lobbying pressure. Introduced with iOS 14.5 in 2021, ATT has been a key differentiator for Apple’s privacy positioning, enabling users to refuse tracking by apps and thereby limiting targeted advertising. However, European competition and regulatory investigations are examining whether ATT constitutes unfair competition or creates asymmetric burdens on smaller app developers. The threat of disabling ATT in Europe represents a significant pivot: if Apple complies, it may weaken its privacy stance; if it resists, Apple may face deeper regulatory scrutiny. Either way, the episode underscores the challenging interplay of privacy policy, platform power and regional regulation.

Retail furniture giant IKEA has introduced an imaginative wellness-oriented accessory: a miniature bed designed specifically for smartphones, equipped with an embedded NFC tag. The idea is that users place their phones in the “bed” before going to sleep; the NFC communication with IKEA’s app then tracks how long the phone remains idle (i.e., not used). If the user keeps their phone inactive for seven hours per night over a full week, they receive a reward voucher. This playful yet purposeful product signals the growing interest in tackling “doom-scrolling” and screen time fatigue at night. By gamifying phone downtime, IKEA is blending design, technology and behaviour-change nudges into everyday routines. It may appeal especially to those seeking better sleep hygiene, fewer distractions and healthier digital habits.

Rumours sourced from Korean outlet The Bell suggest that the upcoming iPhone 18 may feature about 50 % more RAM than its predecessor — possibly increasing from 8 GB to around 12 GB. This bump in memory is believed to be driven by Apple’s push to handle more on-device artificial intelligence (AI) tasks, reducing reliance on cloud processing and improving responsiveness, privacy and performance for AI features. The upgraded memory would help support future-proofing for more complex local machine learning models, richer multitasking and more demanding workflows. As AI becomes more embedded in smartphones (for tasks such as image processing, predictive actions, voice recognition), greater RAM can make a significant difference in the user experience and device capability.

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