Pocket-lint Podcast
188 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsEach week, the Pocket-lint team looks at the biggest stories in tech, interviews some really interesting people, and talks you through the big decisions you should factor in when buying the latest gadgets.
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C-Smash VRS for PSVR2 interview, Google Pixel Fold, and ChatGPT in cars
March 17, 2023 15:13 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBThis week in the Pocket-lint Podcast, Rik talks with the director of forthcoming PSVR2 game C-Smash VRS, Jörg Tittel, about remaking the Sega classic for a new generation, and the future of virtual reality in general. Editor in chief Chris Hall also joins the show to discuss ChatGPT AI in cars and the Google Pixel Fold. Plus, we find out what is the Samsung-flavoured Pocket-lint Product of the Week. Head to Pocket-lint.com to discover what else we have to offer across tech, games, cars and...
Mobile World Congress 2023 special - all the best phones and news from the show
March 03, 2023 15:24 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBWith Mobile World Congress taking place in Barcelona all week, the Pocket-lint team turns its attention to the biggest stories and products at the trade show. Host Rik Henderson is joined by editorial director, Chris Hall, and deputy editor, Britta O'Boyle, to talk about rollable phone and laptop concepts, the Huawei Watch GT Cyber smartwatch with a removable face, satellite communications, mixed reality, and much more. Head to Pocket-lint.com to discover what else we have to offer across ...
iPhone 15, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Sonos Era 300, and AI is taking over the world
February 24, 2023 15:14 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBAs AI seems to be taking over the world, the Pocket-lint team discusses the numerous iPhone 15 rumours doing the rounds, chats about the Sonos Era 300 and Era 100 speaker leaks, and decided whether foldable clamshell phones should have a bigger screen when folded. And the Pocket-lint Product of the Week is revealed. One clue: you wear it! Host Rik Henderson is joined by contributing editor Luke Baker for the entire shebang. Head to Pocket-lint.com to discover what else we have to offer ac...
Sam Yo (Peloton) interview, OnePlus devices, and Game Boy games on Nintendo Switch
February 10, 2023 00:01 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBThis week's Pocket-lint Podcast features the amazing Sam Yo - Peloton instructor, movie star and former monk - who gives us his thoughts on the gamification of fitness. The team also look at the devices launched during OnePlus' Cloud 11 event, and discuss the importance of bringing classic Game Boy titles to the Nintendo Switch. Host Rik Henderson is joined by contributing editor Cam Bunton who also reveals his choice for Pocket-lint Product of the Week, Head to Pocket-lint.com to discover...
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, Sky Glass, OnePlus 11, Mac mini, and WWE 2K23
February 03, 2023 00:01 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this week's Pocket-lint Podcast, the team discuss the announcements made during Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, including opinions on the Galaxy S23 Ultra. They also talk about the forthcoming OnePlus 11 5G launch, and the latest features that have arrived for Sky Glass and Sky Stream Host Rik Henderson, Pocket-lint's editor Chris Hall and contributing editor Luke Baker also reveal the products that they each feel worthy of the honour of being a Pocket-lint Product of the Week, Head to Pocket-...
MacBook Pro, Samsung Galaxy S23, DualSense Edge, Apple Reality Pro, and GoldenEye 007
January 27, 2023 00:01 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBThe Pocket-lint Podcast is back and better than ever! A new and improved show looks at the latest tech news and gives you a run down of the Pocket-lint team's products of the week - the devices that have piqued our interest the most. Hosted by Rik Henderson, this week's show also features Chris Hall and Britta O'Boyle - Pocket-lint's editorial director and deputy editor respectively - who give their opinions on the relaunch of GoldenEye 007 (at last), Apple's Reality Pro AR/VR headset, and ...
EE Pocket-lint Awards 2022 winners special - Pocket-lint Podcast ep. 176
December 01, 2022 00:01 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBAs the curtain falls on the 19th annual EE Pocket-lint Awards, the team are here to run through the winners of each of the 20 categories, plus the EE Superfast Award and the overall Product of the Year. So join host Rik, plus Pocket-lint's editor Chris Hall and reviews editor Verity Burns to find out what gadgets, games, cars and tech were the best of 2022. Visit us at pocket-lint.com, check out our latest videos at youtube.com/pocketlintcom, and sign up to our daily newsletter at pocket-l...
BMW interview, Snapdragon Summit and Canon EOS R7 reviewed - Pocket-lint Podcast ep. 175
November 18, 2022 00:01 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBWith Qualcomm hosting its Snapdragon Summit hardware event in Hawaii this week, the Pocket-lint team looks at the major announcements and how they'll apply to consumers over the next year. Editor Chris Hall joins host Rik to discuss all. Chris also interviews the BMW Group's development CTO, Frank Weber, while they drive around Palm Springs in the new BMW i7. They discuss the company's electric and autonomous vehicle future and more. And finally, contributing editor Luke Baker reviews the ...
Volvo EX90, God of War Ragnarok and more - Pocket-lint Podcast ep. 174
November 11, 2022 14:21 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBThe Pocket-lint team turn their attention to car tech and games in this latest episode. Editor Chris joins the podcast to discuss the Volvo EX90 SUV launch and reveals how technology is shaping the car business beyond electrification. While, contributing editor Max and host Rik review a trio of the latest game releases: God of War: Ragnarok, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Sonic Frontiers. Are any of them worthy of your holidays wishlist? Visit us at pocket-lint.com, check out our late...
iPad 10th gen, Razr 2022 and PGA Tour 2K23 interview - Pocket-lint Podcast ep. 173
October 27, 2022 23:01 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBFoldable phones, a new iPad, and the golf game PGA Tour 2K23 are the topics for this episode of the Pocket-lint Podcast. Rik Henderson is joined by Cam Bunton, who gives us the lowdown on the Motorola Razr 2022 and folding handsets in general, Britta O'Boyle reviews the 10th generation iPad, and HB Studios' Shaun West sits in the interview chair to explain all about the developer's latest title for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC. Visit us at pocket-lint.com, check out our lates...
Meta Connect and Google Pixel Watch reviewed - Pocket-lint Podcast ep. 172
October 14, 2022 11:04 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBWith Meta Connect having taking place in the week, Pocket-lint's resident VR expert, Adrian Willings, joins Rik to discuss the announcements made during the convention's keynote address. They also chat about the immediate future of virtual reality in general. Cam Bunton then joins the podcast to review the Pixel Watch. It's the first Wear OS smartwatch from Google itself, so how does it shape up in comparison with its peers? Visit us at pocket-lint.com, check out our latest videos at youtu...
Made by Google, Kobo interviewed, Xiaomi 12T Pro previewed - Pocket-lint Podcast ep. 171
October 07, 2022 13:55 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this episode of the Pocket-lint Podcast, editor Chris Hall joins host Rik to chat about the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel Watch, each of which launched during the Made by Google event. Kobo CEO Michael Tamblyn discusses the ongoing success of eReaders. And, Cam Bunton previews the Xiaomi 12T Pro after having played with one during the launch in Munich. Visit us at pocket-lint.com, check out our latest videos at youtube.com/pocketlintcom, and sign up to our daily newsletter at pocket-lin...
Amazon product showcase special - Pocket-lint Podcast ep. 170
September 29, 2022 23:01 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBThe Pocket-lint Podcast returns with a special edition dedicated to the swathe of new products and updates announced by Amazon during the week. Joining host Rik Henderson to talk about the new Echo, Ring, Fire TV and KIndle devices, and more, is Pocket-lint's editorial director Chris Hall. Which of them should you be putting on your Christmas wishlist this year? Visit us at pocket-lint.com, check out our latest videos at youtube.com/pocketlintcom, and sign up to our daily newsletter at poc...
iPhone 14 Pro reviewed, COD Warzone Mobile interview, and GoPro - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 169
September 15, 2022 23:01 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBThere have been game and tech launches galore this week, with Pocket-lint's own Luke Baker joining host Rik Henderson in the studio to talk about the new GoPro Hero 11 cameras. Rik also chats with Activision's head of mobile, Chris Plummer, about the unveiling of Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, which is coming to Android and iPhone in 2023. And, Britta O'Boyle reviews the iPhone 14 Pro after using one as her main handset for the last week or so. Find out what she thinks about it and the new ...
Apple launch special: iPhone 14, Apple Watch Ultra, and more - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 168
September 08, 2022 23:01 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBThe podcast is dedicated to the goings-on at Apple this week, with the Cupertino company announcing a slew of new products, including the iPhone 14, Apple Watch Ultra, and AirPods Pro 2. Pocket-lint's deputy editor, Britta O'Boyle, is out in California to see the unveiled devices so joins host Rik Henderson to reveal her first impressions. Visit us at pocket-lint.com, check out our latest videos at youtube.com/pocketlintcom, and sign up to our daily newsletter at pocket-lint.com/info/newsl...
Peloton interviewed, DualSense Edge, and new DJI drone reviewed - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 167
August 25, 2022 23:01 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBSony's gaming division had a busy time in the last week, with some major PlayStation 5 announcements, including the pro DualSense Edge controller and PSVR2's release date. So, host Rik Henderson is joined by Pocket-lint contributing editor Luke Baker to discuss them and more. Luke also reviews the DJI Avata FPV drone having played with one for a while, and Rik talks to Peloton's head of content, Pete Flamman, about the connected fitness company's rapid growth and future plans. Visit us at ...
Gamescom preview and Sony Inzone interviewed - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 166
August 18, 2022 23:01 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBWith Gamescom returning as an in-person show all next week, host Rik Henderson is joined by Pocket-lint contributing editor Max Freeman-Mills to discuss the videogames and hardware they hope to see at the event. Rik also chats with Sony marketing manager, Mike Somerset, about the recently launched Sony Inzone brand - a line of headsets and monitors primarily for PC gamers. What distinguishes it from the company's existing PlayStation peripherals and can the Japanese AV giant bring its enter...
Home Security Week special - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 165
August 11, 2022 23:01 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBIt's a special edition of the Pocket-lint Podcast this week as we focus on smart home security devices and technologies, all as part of Pocket-lint.com's Home Security Week. Contributing editor Cam Bunton joins host Rik Henderson to discuss a real-world scenario where a video doorbell came into its own. Rik then chats with Swann UK's senior marketing manager, Kevin Chandler, to discover how making your home more secure needn't cost the Earth. And finally, deputy editor Britta O'Boyle reve...
Mini Aceman, Google Pixel 6a, and Amazon interviewed - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 164
July 28, 2022 23:01 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBCars, phones and entertainment are on the cards this week, with a look at the Mini Concept Aceman top of the order. Editor Chris Hall travelled to Dusseldorf to check out the high-tech future Mini's electric cars and joins host Rik Henderson to give us the lowdown on what that looks like We then talk to Amazon's vice president of entertainment devices and services, Daniel Rausch, about the ongoing success of Fire TV and its increasing influence in our smart homes. And finally, Chris return...
FIFA 23, Qualcomm interviewed, and Autel Evo Lite+ drone reviewed - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 163
July 21, 2022 23:01 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBFIFA 23 was officially announced this week and Pocket-lint's reviews editor, Conor Allison, joins Rik to talk about the new features and whether the last EA game to carry the FIFA licence promises to a big or minor update.. Rik then chats with Qualcomm's head of wearables, Pankaj Kedia, on the tech giant's new smartwatch chipset and why the market has grown so rapidly in a relatively short space of time. And finally, contributing editor Luke Baker reviews the Autel Evo Lite+ drone and asse...
Nothing phone (1), Alex Albon interviewed, and M2 MacBook Air - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 162
July 14, 2022 23:01 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBNothing finally unveiled its first phone this week, after months of teases and leaks. Pocket-lint's editor joins host, Rik Henderson, to talk all about the Nothing phone (1) and its familiar launch strategy. Rik also chats with Williams F1 driver Alex Albon about the future of the motorsport and how tech plays a big role in his training.. And finally, deputy editor Britta O'Boyle reviews the M2 MacBook Air and reveals Apple's various upgrades on the previous M1 model. 00:55 - Chris talks...
Xiaomi 12S Ultra, Samsung Gaming Hub, and Glastonbury - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 161
July 07, 2022 23:00 - 23 minutes - 33.1 MBXiaomi announced a range of mobile phones under the 12S moniker in the week, including the 12S Ultra. It's the first ultra-premium flagship in a Leica-partnership era. Pocket-lint contributing editor Cam Bunton joins the podcast to discuss the announcement. Host Stuart then talks to Sam Kemp at EE about how the UK mobile phone network provided the vast communications infrastructure at this year’s Glastonbury Festival. And finally, fellow contributing editor Max Freeman-Mills has experienc...
Huawei laptops, B&W Px7 S2 headphones reviewed, and why not all EV charging cables are the same - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 160
June 30, 2022 23:00 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBHuawei announced a duo of new laptops this week, alongside and a pocketable pair of headphones. Pocket-lint’s deputy editor, Britta O’Boyle, travelled to Berlin to check them out and returned to spill the beans. Stuart then talks to Iain Herd and Graham O’Reilly, the founders of Wottz, a company that specialises in making and selling cables for electric vehicles. It turns out not all cables are the same and your choices could really make a difference. And finally, senior news editor Rik H...
Paramount+, Valve Steam Deck reviewed, and home EV charging - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 159
June 23, 2022 23:00 - 28 minutes - 40.1 MBParamount+ launched in the UK this week, with the latest big brand streaming service offering a plethora of new shows for Brits to watch, including Halo and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Pocket-lint’s senior news editor, Rik Henderson, gives us his lowdown on the new platform and whether or not you should subscribe. Meanwhile, Stuart talks to Charlie Cook, the founder of Rightcharge, a handy website that gives advice on the best EV home charger for your needs and the best electric tariff t...
The Toyota bZ4X reviewed, Summer Games Fest, and the future of AI in care homes - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 158
June 16, 2022 23:00 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBThe Summer Games Fest, which replaces the traditional E3 games convention again this year, has kicked off this week with big announcements from Microsoft and Capcom amongst others. Pocket-lint’s Max Freeman-Mills has been following all the big announcements and joins Stuart to discuss what’s happened so far. Meanwhile Stuart has been talking to the founder of Kepler Vision, a company that has created the first artificial intelligence that promises to help look after the well-being of human...
Apple WWDC event special - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 157
June 09, 2022 23:00 - 35 minutes - 49.6 MBApple held its annual developer conference, WWDC, in Cupertino this week, which Stuart attended. The company revealed plenty of new features coming with updates to its various software platforms, including macOS, iOS, iPadOS and WatchOS. An updated MacBook Air with Apple's new M2 silicon was announced too, plus a tease on the future of Apple CarPlay. Joining Stuart to discuss all the news and what it means for you are Pocket-lint’s Britta O’Boyle and Rik Henderson. Visit us at pocket-lin...
Augmented reality, eSports coaching, and Sony WH-1000XM5 reviewed - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 156
May 26, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes - 37.2 MBAugmented reality has so far struggled to make significant ground when it comes to consumer use. However, several big companies are now taking it seriously, with Qualcomm and, reportedly, Apple set to invest time and a whole lot of money into devices. Pocket-lint's editor, Chris Hall, joins host Stuart to discuss the technology and whether this is the time for AR to shine. In addition, Stuart talks with Edgar Chekera, the head of performance at Guild Esports, about how he goes about getting...
Huawei smartwatch launch, in-car tech, and the Dyson Zone reviewed - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 155
May 19, 2022 23:00 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBHuawei held a flagship product launch this week, where it revealed a new foldable in the shape of the Mate Xs 2 and a couple of smartwatches. Pocket-lint contributing editor Cam Bunton was at the event in Milan so joins host Stuart to explain all. We then talk to Ned Curic, the chief technology officer of leading automotive group Stellantis, the parent company of Peugeot, Citroën and Vauxhall. He explains why tech is so important to our cars and what’s in store for the future. And finally...
Huawei smartwatch launch, in-car tech, and the Dyson Zone reviewed - Pocket-lint podcast ep.155
May 19, 2022 23:00 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBThis week Huawei has held its latest flagship product launch that saw the company reveal a new foldable smartphone and a couple of smartwatches. But should you pay attention. Pocket-lint’s Cam Bunton was at the event in Milan and joins Stuart to tell him more. Meanwhile Stuart has been talking to the Chief Technology Officer of the leading automotive group Stellantis, the parent company of brands including Peugeot, Citroën and Vauxhall to find out what tech is important to our cars and wha...
PC Gaming Week in association with Nvidia GeForce RTX special edition - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 154
May 12, 2022 23:01 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBIt has been PC Gaming Week in association with Nvidia GeForce RTX all this week on Pocket-lint, so to celebrate we focus entirely on PC gaming in a special edition version of the podcast. Rik Henderson hosts with Pocket-lint contributing editors Adrian Willings and Luke Baker also here to talk through the many different facets of PC gaming, including what to look for in a desktop or laptop, plus their favourite games both now and those they have on their wishlists. Rik also chats to Nvidia...
The future of Sky Glass, Garmin Vivosmart 5 reviewed, and Paramount+ - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 153
May 05, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBParamount+ is the streaming home of Star Trek and the Halo TV series and we finally have confirmation that it's coming to the UK in June. But do we really need another streaming service and can we afford it? Pocket-lint's senior editor of news, Rik Henderson, joins Stuart to discuss the announcement. Rik then talks to Sky's global chief product officer, Fraser Stirling, about the company's Sky Glass and forthcoming standalone version of Sky Stream Puck. Is this the future for Sky and where...
Samsung Galaxy A53 reviewed, Stream from Virgin Media, and how to write more emotionally - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 152
April 28, 2022 23:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBUK cable TV and broadband provider, Virgin Media, has announced an all-in-one TV service served entirely via the internet. Stream from Virgin Media comprises a small set-top-box and contract-free method of getting sports, movies, live TV and streaming services, and Pocket-lint's senior editor, Rik Henderson, is here to furnish us with all the details. Host Stuart also catches up with Sharmin Ali, the founder and CEO of Instoried, a new online tool designed to help you write with more empat...
Netflix troubles, the future of EV charging, and the Huawei Watch GT Runner reviewed - Pocket-lint podcast ep.151
April 21, 2022 23:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBStill seen as the king of the streaming market, Netflix reported it has lost subscribers for the first time in a decade as price hikes, cost of living, and streaming fatigue has all started to take their toll on streaming services. But what does that mean for the likes of you and me? Pocket-lint's Editor, Chris Hall is here to discuss the news. Meanwhile Stuart has been talking to Osprey Charging, one of the largest public charging networks in the UK about whether the country is ready for ...
Netflix troubles, the future of EV charging, and the Huawei Watch GT Runner reviewed - Pocket-lint podcast ep.150
April 21, 2022 23:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBStill seen as the king of the streaming market, Netflix reported it has lost subscribers for the first time in a decade as price hikes, cost of living, and streaming fatigue has all started to take their toll on streaming services. But what does that mean for the likes of you and me? Pocket-lint's Editor, Chris Hall is here to discuss the news. Meanwhile Stuart has been talking to Osprey Charging, one of the largest public charging networks in the UK about whether the country is ready for ...
Sky Stream puck, Nintendo Switch Sports previewed, and we talk home cinema installation - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 150
April 14, 2022 23:01 - 31 minutes - 57.6 MBSky is finally to offer its full Sky TV service without the need for a satellite dish or its Sky Glass television. The Sky Stream puck is coming as a standalone product later this year and Pocket-lint deputy editor Britta O'Boyle joins this week's host, Rik Henderson, to discuss the implications. Rik then chats with the managing director of home cinema and smart home technology distributor, AWE Europe, Stuart Tickle. He explains how the home cinema installation business is thriving, even as...
Peloton Guide, Tesla Model Y reviewed, and we talk Monument Valley 3 with UsTwo games - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 149
April 07, 2022 23:00 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBAlthough announced at the tail end of last year, Peloton Guide is now available in the UK, US, Canada and Australia. Pocket-lint editor Chris Hall joins the podcast to explain what the TV connected camera does and why it can help with your home fitness regime. Stuart also chats with senior producer at mobile game developer UsTwo, John Lau, who talks about Apple Arcade and the potential for a Monument Valley 3. And finally, Chris reviews the Tesla Model Y, having driven the crossover electr...
Dyson Zone, Robobock's latest robot vacuum reviewed, and more - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 148
March 31, 2022 23:00 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBDyson has launched a new product this week - the Dyson Zone. It's not a new type of vacuum cleaner, however, it comprises headphones and an air purifier in one. Pocket-lint's deputy editor, Britta O'Boyle, joins Stuart to explain all. Meanwhile, with the price of home energy costs continually on the rise, is it time to go solar? Stuart also speaks with the Laurent Schmitt, the CEO of Dcbel, a US company heading to Europe and bringing its latest energy station with it. It is time to make th...
Hogwarts Legacy details, Insta360 One RS reviewed, and more - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 147
March 25, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBWarner Bros finally unleashed a wealth of details on its Harry Potter RPG, Hogwarts Legacy, this week. Set in the 1800s, long before the birth of Potter and even Newt Scamander, it has rapidly risen to the top of gaming wish lists. Pocket-lint's senior news editor, Rik Henderson, joins Stuart to explain why. Meanwhile, Stuart also catches up with the chief operating officer at VerifyMyAge, Andy Lulham, to find out how the company is trying to make the internet a safer place. And contribut...
Samsung Galaxy A series, Mac Studio reviewed, and we talk metaverse - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 146
March 18, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBSamsung followed its Galaxy S launch in February with the announcement of two mid-range phones this week. The Samsung Galaxy A33 and A53 offer plenty for those on a budget and Pocket-lint's editor Chris Hall is here to tell us all about them. Meanwhile, host Stuart recently caught up an author who has been writing about the metaverse for over a decade. Jeff Norton explains why it is now becoming an actual thing and what it means for us all. And finally, contributing editor Cam Bunton joins...
Apple's "Peek Performance" event dissected, including iPhone SE, iPad Air, and Mac Studio - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 145
March 11, 2022 00:00 - 27 minutes - 38.8 MBApple held its “Peek Performance” spring launch event this week, where it revealed several new things: a deal to show live MLB baseball on Fridays in the US, a new iPhone SE, new iPad Air, green iPhone 13 and 13 Pro models, as well as its most powerful Apple Silicon yet - the M1 Ultra. There were also a brand-new Mac, the Mac Studio, and a display to go with it. But what should we make of the new products? Joining Stuart to discuss all things Apple is deputy editor Britta O’Boyle and contr...
MWC 2022 special: The biggest announcements and more - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 144
March 04, 2022 00:01 - 29 minutes - 54.7 MBMobile World Congress returned as a fully attended trade show this week, with launches aplenty and a chance for the Pocket-lint team to head to Barcelona to go hands-on with the latest phones, laptops and tablets. So, what did they discover, what devices stood out the most, and is the mobile space getting more exciting as 2022 continues? Joining your host this week, Rik Henderson, are editor Chris Hall and reviews editor Mike Lowe who discuss their experiences at the show itself. Visit us ...
Oppo Find X5 news, Panasonic GH6 reviewed, and how your smart assistant could become smarter - Pocket-lint podcast ep.143
February 25, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBMobile World Congress, the world’s largest mobile phone centric tradeshow is back and on in full force this week. With plenty of reveals expected we’ve already seen several companies “go early” with their announcements, as they try and get ahead of the pack. One of those companies is Oppo, who this week announced its Find X5 range. Pocket-lint’s Cam Bunton has been following the news, and even has one of the devices, and is here to tell us more. Meanwhile Stuart been talking to the CEO and...
Smart Meters, Sony LinkBuds reviewed, and the future of Wi-Fi - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 142
February 18, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBThis week, both MediaTek and Qualcomm have been talking up Wi-Fi 7 - the new wireless standard that promises to bring extreme speeds, higher capacity, and lower latency to home networking. But, with many of us yet to even embrace Wi-Fi 6 at home, what does this mean for the likes of you and I? Contributing editor Luke joins Stuart to explain all. Meanwhile, it’s been 10-years since the first smart meters started to roll out in the UK and with a nation now facing huge energy price hikes, how...
Unpacking Samsung's Galaxy S22 Unpacked event - Pocket-lint podcast ep.141
February 11, 2022 00:00 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBSamsung announced a trio of new flagship smartphones this week, plus a couple of Android tablets. Its latest Unpacked event saw the unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra, plus the Galaxy Tab S8 and S8 Ultra. It was a packed Unpacked for sure. Joining Stuart to discuss the event and the devices are editor Chris Hall and reviews ed Mike Lowe, who reveal what’s new, what’s old, and what’s changed with the line-up. You also get to find out their first impressions of the phone...
Wordle, the future of the PC, and we review the Huawei P50 Pro - Pocket-lint podcast ep.140
February 04, 2022 00:00 - 27 minutes - 38.6 MBWordle has taken the world by storm with its simple but challenging premise of guessing a five-letter word in six goes. And thus, this week saw the simple puzzle game being sold for big bucks to the New York Times. What does that mean for the likes of you and I? Well, contributing editor Max Freeman-Mills is here to spill the beans. Meanwhile, Stuart talks with the president of personal systems at HP, Alex Cho, to find about more about hybrid working, the trends that are affecting the PC in...
Samsung Galaxy S22 rumours, Uncharted reviewed, and the future of the car dashboard - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 139
January 28, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 41.5 MBSamsung is expected to announce the Samsung Galaxy S22 range on 9 February during its latest Unpacked event, but what’s the story so far? Reviews editor Mike Lowe joins Stuart to detail what we can expect from the new handsets. Meanwhile, Stuart catches up with the principal UX designer of TomTom, Drew Meehan, to discuss the company’s new open digital cockpit software platform. He explains why it could change the way we interact with our cars in the future. And senior news editor and res...
Xbox Activision deal, Gamestream cloud gaming, and Garmin Fenix 7 reviewed - Pocket-lint podcast ep.138
January 21, 2022 00:01 - 29 minutes - 54.4 MBXbox shocked the world this week with the announcement it is buying the largest third-party games publisher around, Activision Blizzard. Contributing editor Max Freeman-Mills joins host Rik Henderson to discuss the deal and its possible ramifications on the games industry. Meanwhile, Rik also chats with the chief commercial officer of cloud gaming platform Gamestream, Lionel Adam, about how Xbox's buyout could help other services, the Metaverse, and the details on the French streaming compa...
OnePlus 10 Pro, Amazon Echo Show, and the future of smart home connectivity - Pocket-lint podcast ep.137
January 14, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes - 39.9 MBOnePlus announced its latest flagship phone this week, the OnePlus 10 Pro. But, where we would usually see a fast global rollout, the company is keeping quiet on when those of us in the West will be able to get it. Contributing editor Cam Bunton joins Stuart to discuss the announcement. Meanwhile, Stuart caught up with the president and CEO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, Tobin Richardson, during CES 2022, to talk about smart home standard “Matter” and how it can revolutionise the ...
CES 2022: All the big announcements that matter - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 136
January 07, 2022 00:00 - 58 minutes - 81.5 MBIt’s the new year and that means one thing in the world of tech - CES. Yep, the world’s largest consumer electronics trade show opened its virtual and physical doors this week to bring us a host of product announcements and innovative concepts. And, while the format has been slightly different this year for obvious reasons, that hasn't stopped the sensible, weird and downright wonderful gracing our inboxes. So, what have been the big announcements from the show? What should you be looking f...
Top tech trends of 2022 - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 135
December 31, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 35.9 MBAs we leave 2021 behind, it's time to look forward to a new year in tech - one that, hopefully, promises to replace stock shortages and lockdowns with products aplenty. But what will be the biggest tech trends of the year? Well, Stuart is joined on the podcast by Pocket-lint’s editor and features editor respectively, Chris Hall and Britta O’Boyle, to run through just some of the topics that we believe will dominate the headlines and conversations over the next 12 months. Visit us at pocket...