{
  "id": 14375199,
  "title": "Special Edition Pokemon Beats Pill To Launch 15 October 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/special-edition-pokemon-beats-pill-to-launch-15-october-2026",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-14T05:22:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/407317/special-edition-pokemon-beats-pill/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple’s Beats sub-brand has joined forces with The Pokemon Company to introduce a special edition of the Beats Pill wireless Bluetooth speaker. This limited edition product will debut in select regions, featuring iconic Pokemon characters Mimikyu and Pikachu. The speaker boasts a predominantly grey design, with Pikachu gracing the grille and Mimikyu making an appearance in grayscale on the removable colour-matched lanyard. A Poke Ball charm further accentuates the Pokemon-themed packaging, prominently displaying Pikachu on the front and Mimikyu on the back. The device retains the same IP67 water and dust resistance rating and 24-hour battery life as its predecessor from 2024. Users can pair two speakers together to enjoy Amplify Mode and Stereo Mode for an enhanced audio experience. When connected via USB-C, the speaker delivers lossless audio. Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity supports pairing with both iOS and Android devices, offering one-touch pairing. The Pokemon Beats Pill will be available in the US, UK, and China, retailing at US$149.99 (~RM612), matching the price of the standard version. As of now, there is no information on potential expansion to other countries.",
  "summary": "Apple’s audio-focused sub-brand Beats has partnered with The Pokemon Company to launch a special edition of the Beats Pill wireless Bluetooth speaker. Set to release in select regions very soon, the Pokemon Beats Pill is based on two of the franchise’s popular Pokemon: Mimikyu and the series’ poster child, Pikachu. The portable speaker sports a […] The post Special Edition Pokemon Beats Pill To…",
  "key_points": [
    "Beats Pill joins forces with Pokemon Company for special edition speaker",
    "Features iconic Pokemon characters Mimikyu and Pikachu",
    "Available in US, UK, and China for US$149.99"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This limited edition collaboration leverages beloved character branding to drive niche consumer interest without altering the core technical specifications or the established pricing of the standard Beats Pill hardware.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}