Pocket-lint Podcast
188 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 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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GoPro boss talks action cams, Samsung Galaxy S20 rumours, and we preview the Lenovo ThinkPad Fold X1 - Pocket-lint podcast ep36
January 17, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 65.3 MBSamsung has confirmed it will be launching its new flagship smartphone range on 11 February and Pocket-lint editor Chris Hall has been following all the rumours closely. He joins Stuart to tell us what we can expect from the Galaxy S20 range. Meanwhile, when visiting CES in Las Vegas, Stuart caught up with the founder and CEO of GoPro; Nick Woodman. The laid-back boss explains what GoPro has been up to and what it has in store for us next. Plus, reviews ed Mike Lowe explains why the Len...
The best and bonkers gadgets and trends of CES 2020- Pocket-lint podcast ep. 35
January 10, 2020 00:01 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBThis week a special edition version of the Pocket-lint Podcast focuses entirely on the world's largest consumer technology trade show, CES. We sent several members of the Pocket-lint team to Las Vegas to check out the greatest gadgets and tech trends at this year's show. And, both Stuart Miles and associate editor Dan Grabham joined Rik Henderson to reveal their experiences live from the convention floor, Find out all about their favourite products and, even, the weird and wonderful device...
2020 predictions: We look at what the year has in store for Apple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Facebook - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 34
January 03, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 63.8 MBIt's the start of a new year and a new decade, no less. In the 2010s, we saw the launch of great, innovative products and tech, like the Apple iPad, Amazon Alexa, Chromebooks, Xbox One and PS4, plus plenty of other things we now take for granted. So what do the 20s have in store? The next ten years promise to deliver further innovations in 5G, AI, autonomous cars and even, yes, a revival for augmented reality glasses, as the way we use tech constantly pushes us to adapt and change the way w...
Xbox Series X, Sony RX100 IV reviewed, and we talk to the CEO of Pharmacy2U
December 20, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 53.5 MBMicrosoft has taken the wraps off its next-generation Xbox and confirmed it will be called Xbox Series X when it launches in one year. But, as well as its official name, the company also previewed the console's bold new design while on stage at the Game Awards - even teasing a couple of games we can expect. Pocket-lint's Rik Henderson joins us to explain all. Meanwhile, Stuart caught up with the co-founder of LoveFilm, Mark Livingstone, to discuss his latest role as CEO of Pharmacy2U and h...
Linn CEO talks speakers, Apple iOS 13.3, and the Samsung Galaxy A90 reviewed - Pocket-lint podcast episode 32
December 13, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 49.7 MBApple has released its latest iOS update, iOS 13.3, which introduces a number of bug fixes and new features. The most notable changes are around Screen Time. Pocket-lint associate editor Dan Grabham joins Stuart to discuss what the new offering brings. The podcast also catches up with Gilad Tiefenbrun, the managing director of renowned speaker brand Linn, to talk all things music and how our habits and tastes have changed over the years from an analogue music experience to a digital one. ...
Snapdragon Summit, Vodafone 5G interview and MacBook Pro 16-inch reviewed - Pocket-lint Podcast ep. 31
December 06, 2019 00:01 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBThis week played host to Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit 2019 in Hawaii, where the firm's latest mobile phone chipsets were announced. There are two main SoCs for 2020, one all whistling, all dancing, the other more affordable, and editor Chris calls back from the show floor to explain all. Stuart talks to Vodafone UK CTO Scott Petty about the company's continuing 5G rollout and why this generation of network tech is different to the last. And, we review the MacBook Pro 16-inch - explaining w...
Cybertruck, Mustang Mach-E, and we talk to Dyson Award winner Lucy Hughes - Pocket-lint podcast ep.30
November 29, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes - 50.5 MBThere's a new Tesla in town: the Cybertruck. Announced at SpaceX's headquarters in LA, it is an electric pickup, but looks nothing like one. Instead, it resembles something out of a sci-fi movie - more suited to be on Mars than driving around on Earth. Pocket-lint editor Chris Hall followed its launch and joins us to tell us more. Meanwhile, following on from Stuart's stint as a judge for the James Dyson Awards earlier in the year, he caught up with the the student that not only won the UK...
Google Stadia reviewed, the newMotorola Razr previewed, and Bowers & Wilkins talks living room sound - Pocket-lint podcast ep 29
November 22, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 63.2 MBThis week saw the launch of Google's streaming game service, Stadia. The new offering from the search giant will let you play games at home or on the go without the need to buy a big expensive console. Is it the future of gaming? Pocket-lint's Rik has been playing with the new service to find out and joins us to tell us more. Meanwhile Stuart has been chatting to Andy Kerr, Director of Product Marketing at Bowers & Wilkins to talk about how important having good speakers are and how the co...
Google Stadia reviewed, the new Motorola Razr previewed, and Bowers & Wilkins talks living room sound - Pocket-lint podcast ep 29
November 22, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 63.2 MBThis week saw the launch of Google's streaming game service, Stadia. The new offering from the search giant will let you play games at home or on the go without the need to buy a big expensive console. Is it the future of gaming? Pocket-lint's Rik has been playing with the new service to find out and joins us to tell us more. Meanwhile Stuart has been chatting to Andy Kerr, Director of Product Marketing at Bowers & Wilkins to talk about how important having good speakers are and how the co...
Pocket-lint Awards special - Pocket-lint podcast episode 28
November 15, 2019 05:00 - 33 minutes - 63.1 MBThis week we've got an Awards special episode for you. The EE Pocket-lint Awards looks to reward those devices that are best-in-class. The best of the best this year. Over the years, these awards have honoured the best products across a range of categories from companies like Apple, Samsung, Tesla, Huawei and others, and this year is no different. There are 19 category winners, an EE Superfast award and the all-important Product of the Year 2019 winner. Joining me to go through the w...
MacAskill talks bikes, all the news from Adobe Max, and we review the Samsung Galaxy Fold - Pocket-lint podcast ep 22
November 08, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutes - 66 MBAdobe Max, the company's annual showcase of all things Adobe has been on this week, and Associate editor Dan Grabham has travelled to Los Angeles to find out more. Meanwhile Stuart been chatting to professional street mountain bike rider Danny MacAskill about how he goes about filming his amazing videos, what he thinks of YouTube, and his plans for the future. And Pocket-lint's Chris Hall walks us through the Samsung Galaxy Fold. First announced in February this year, the foldable phone ...
Apple AirPods Pro, Amazon VP talks Alexa, and Nvidia Shield TV and Fire TV Cube reviewed - Pocket-lint podcast ep 26
November 01, 2019 00:01 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBApple perhaps surprised everyone by introducing its new AirPods Pro with little prior fanfare, and in the same week as Apple TV+ finally arrived, to boot. Features editor Britta visited the firm’s London hangout to find out more about both and reveals everything you need to know about the new ANC earphones. Plus, Stuart chats with Amazon’s vice president of smart home, Daniel Rausch, about the future of Alexa and the work going on behind the scenes to address privacy concerns. While, assoc...
Apple Arcade reviewed, 8K TVs, and we interview Bamily - Pocket-lint podcast ep 25
October 25, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutes - 69.9 MBIt's a jam-packed Pocket-lint Podcast this week, with episode 25 now available to stream or download. We kick off our show this time around with editor Chris explaining the current state of the 8K TV market and its potential to raise the home entertainment bar yet again. Plus, Stuart chats with up-and-coming band Bamily about the use of tech in music and why it doesn't matter what digital quality you listen in, as long as you're listening. And, in our review slot, senior editor of news & ...
James Haskell talks rugby tech, we look at the Pixel 4 and preview Beats Solo Pro - Pocket-lint Podcast 24
October 18, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 50.2 MBThe annual Made By Google October event is now done and dusted, having delivered two Pixel 4 smartphones, a new Chromebook (Pixelbook Go), Pixel Buds 2 true wireless headphones, a new Nest Mini and the rebranding of Google Wifi to Nest Wifi. Chris joins Stuart to discuss what the big announcements mean. Meanwhile, Stuart has been chatting to former England and Wasps rugby player James Haskell about how he uses data in training and what he thinks of the use of TMO in the game. He also reveal...
Nintendo Switch Lite reviewed, Dneg Creative Director on future of visual special effects, and the EE Pocket-lint Awards - pocket-lint podcast ep 23
October 11, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutes - 63.5 MBThe EE Pocket-lint Awards shortlist is out and that the means voting has started. But what are some of the great products we've picked and how does the voting work. Pocket-lint Editor Chris Hall joins Stuart to discuss the details of the awards and what they mean. Meanwhile Stuart has been chatting to Paul Franklin. The two times Oscar winning special effects man, who has been behind global blockbusters such as Bladerunner 2049, Dark Knight trilogies, Interstellar, Inception and more on ho...
Microsoft's new foldable devices, Fenix 6 reviewed, and Square on going cashless - Pocket-lint podcast ep 22
October 04, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBMicrosoft this week held its annual Surface event in New York. We were expecting a fairly standard refresh of the companies various Surface range, but what we actually got was two new foldable devices and the launch of a variant of Windows 10 to run one of them. Dan has been following all the news to bring us more on the big announcements. Meanwhile Stuart has been chatting to Jesse Dorogusker at Square. Jesse is CEO Jack Dorsey’s right hand man and the man behind Square’s hardware design. ...
Amazon Echo event, SBS man Ant Middleton on tech, and the new OnePlus 7T reviewed - Pocket-lint podcast ep 21
September 27, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 50.4 MBThe launch season continues with Amazon taking the stage this week. New announcements include Echo Studio, Echo Buds, Echo Glow, and a new even updated Echo, and that's before you even start to talk about some new experimental devices such as a dog tracker, glasses, and a smart ring. Dan is at the event in Seattle and joins Stuart to discuss the big announcements. Meanwhile Pocket-lint Editor Chris Hall has been running, running with former SBS man Ant Middleton to see how he uses tech, w...
Huawei Mate 30 announcement, iPhone 11 reviewed, and the future of AR with Zappar - Pocket-lint podcast ep 20
September 20, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 60.3 MBThe iPhone announcement might have been last week, but this is the week all the software updates, iPhones and new Apple watch actually arrive. Having been playing with the new iPhone 11 all week, Features editor Britta O'Boyle joins the show to talk about what they are really like and whether they are actually any good. Meanwhile Huawei announces the Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro. The company's latest smartphone has plenty to offer on the camera side of things, but there is a catch… It d...
All the big news from Apple's iPhone event and Red Dwarf's Robert Llewellyn - Pocket-lint podcast ep 19
September 13, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutes - 67.6 MBThis week I'm in California, and in particular at Apple's September Event where we've seen the launch of three new iPhones, an update to the Apple Watch, a new iPad, and more details on Apple's Arcade and TV+ services. Joining me to discuss the big announcements from the event is the David Phelan and I newspaper tech editor, Rhiannon Williams. And if that wasn't enough to get you to listen on, earlier in the month I caught up with Red Dwarf, Scrapheap Challenge, and Fully Charged host Rob...
All the big news from IFA, Samsung talks Wall TV, and the best gaming laptop to buy - Pocket-lint podcast ep 18
September 06, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 45.3 MBIFA has been running this week. The European consumer electronics show is held in Berlin, Germany each year and Pocket-lint attended the latest to check out the hottest products from the biggest companies. We've seen numerous launches, including new phones from Sony, new smartwatches from Garmin and new speakers from Sonos. There have also been plenty of TVs from Philips, Samsung and even Amazon, which is launching its own range of Smart TVs in the UK. Pocket-lint associate editor Dan Gr...
A new Canon DSLR, we talk to Rebellion about games, and what are the best Google Home gadgets - Pocket-lint Podcast ep. 17
August 30, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 45.4 MBIf you thought DSLR cameras were a thing of the past, think again. Canon has just launched a new one, a mid-range offering under the guise of the EOS 90D. We talk to our in-house camera "guy" Reviews editor Mike Lowe, to discuss whether it's something you should be excited about, or whether they've had their day. Fresh back from Gamescom, Pocket-lint's Rik Henderson caught up with Jordan Woodward the lead level designer at Rebellion to talk about the company's new game Zombie Army 4: Dead ...
Sir Bradley Wiggins on cycling, the best of Gamescom, and our favourite Marvel movies - Pocket-lint podcast 16
August 23, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutes - 63.2 MBEurope's equivalent to E3, Gamescom, has been on this week in Germany and Pocket-lint's Rik Henderson has been at the event playing games and catching up on the latest news. He joins me from the show floor to discuss all the big game announcements. Later on, I interview Sir Bradley Wiggins, 5-times Olympic Gold cycling medallist, as well as, winner of the Tour de France and numerous other races about cycling, his new children's bike range with Halfords that is launching in September, and ho...
Best 5G smartphones, Huawei's HarmonyOS, and behind the scenes with Borderlands 3 - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 15
August 16, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 49.5 MBHuawei has been holding its annual developer conference in China where the company has detailed a number of things including what its customers can expect from its Android skin EMUI and perhaps more importantly, in terms of the bigger picture, its plan b if Google is forced to stop Huawei using Android. Dan joins me to discuss HarmonyOS and more. Meanwhile after more than five years, with only a remastered collection released in the interim, a new Borderlands game is finally on the horizon...
Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Best mediation apps, and the future of AI - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 14
August 09, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 57.4 MBSamsung has launched the Samsung Galaxy Note 10. The follow up to the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and the company's newest flagship smartphone, the new device promises a massive screen, a superfast processor, and stylus support to let you take notes on the go. Chris has all the details from the launch. Is this a phone you should be thinking about getting? After that I talk to Alex Allan, the CTO and co-founder of AI startup Kortical about AI and how it has the potential to fundamentally change th...
Which Kindle should you buy, Ascot racecourse talks smart cities, and Samsung Tab S6 details - Pocket-lint podcast ep 13
August 02, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 53.6 MBIf you thought Apple and Amazon were the only tablets worth looking at think again, Samsung hasn't given up the ghost yet, releasing yet more Tab models for those that want an alternative to the iPad. Pocket-lint features editor, Britta O'Boyle, joins me to discuss the announcement. Later on in the podcast I talk to George Vaughan, the CTO of Ascot racecourse about how the site that's seen racing since 1711, is embracing technology to stay relevant in a world full of technology, And Pock...
Best electric cars, San Diego Comic Con, and why Engineering is more important than ever - Pocket-lint podcast ep 12
July 26, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 52.4 MBIn recent years, the world's biggest comic convention has become a way for the big Hollywood studios to detail what they've got in store. That means a flood of trailers and sneak peeks at the biggest new shows, plus star-studded panels where they detail and tease information. And Pocket-lint Senior Editor of News and Features Rik Henderson joins me to discuss all the big announcements from the next steps in the Marvel universe to Star Trek Picard. Later on in the podcast, I talk to Rhys M...
Top 3 smart home cameras, Prime Day, and online dating discussed - Pocket-lint Podcast 11
July 19, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBAmazon has been celebrating the fact that its latest Prime Day sale, taking place over two days this year, was the most successful yet. It sold over 175 million items to customers keen to snap up a bargain or two. But, what were the big hitters? And, does it tell us anything about the future of online retail? Associate editor Dan joins me to discuss more. I also sit down with Scott Harvey, editor of Global Dating Insights, to chat about the state of online dating and how it's changing trad...
The future of making music, Electric Mini, and top 3 action cams - Pocket-lint podcast 10
July 12, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBWe're way past the days of Tesla being the only kid on the block when it comes to great-looking EVs. This week it was the turn of Mini to showcase its first fully electric car and Pocket-lint editor Chris Hall went to the launch at the firm’s plant in Oxford to find out more. Stuart also talks to the sound mixer who has worked on countless films and shows, including Gravity, Netflix's Our Planet, Baby Driver and Batman Begins. He reveals how technology has changed the film music business. ...
5G, top 3 robot vacuums and tennis tech for Wimbledon - Pocket-lint Podcast 9
July 05, 2019 04:00 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBIt's game on for 5G! EE is no longer the only kid on the block in the UK, with Vodafone launching its 5G service this week and Three detailing its roadmap for the next few months. Fellow Pocket-linter Rik joins me fresh from the Three launch to explain what's happening in the British 5G scene and what we can expect next. I also talk to the developer behind a clever Apple Watch app that allow you to track your tennis shots on court - handy if you're getting excited about Wimbledon at the ...
We talk Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, talk to the designers in charge of Virgin Atlantic's new cabin, plus top noise cancelling headphones - Pocket-lint podcast 8
June 28, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBRemember Pokemon Go, of course you do, well while there are still millions of people playing it, the developers behind the popular "Gotta Catch Them All" experience have got a new game for you to play - Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. Not one to miss out on the latest "fad" Pocket-lint Editor, Chris Hall, already a self-confessed Pokemon Master, he's on level 37, has been feverishly playing the new game to find out whether it's any good or one to miss. Is it like an earwax favoured Bertie B...
Facebook's Libra, CTO of Planefinder, and best drones - Pocket-lint podcast 7
June 21, 2019 06:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBThe big news this week is that Facebook is set to get involved in electronic payments. That's right, not content with being a key global communications player through services like Instagram and Whatsapp, it's now gunning to a key player in the finance world too. According to the social network, Libra is a new cryptocurrency that you'll be able to use to easily make payments via a standalone app, WhatsApp or Messenger. But how will it work, is it a good idea, and can we really trust Faceb...
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey interviewed, our top 3 Android phones, and Gaming show E3 discussed - Pocket-lint podcast 6
June 14, 2019 06:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBI might be back from California, but the news isn't. That's right, E3 has been on all this week with the industry showcasing the latest games we can expect to be playing over not only the next couple of months, but the next year. Joining me this to discuss the big announcements of the show gaming guru Rik Henderson. And if games, isn't your thing, I caught up with Twitter and Square CEO during London Tech Week to talk about the future of cash and Chris joins us to tell us what his top thre...
Pocket-lint podcast episode 5 - WWDC, the future of drones, and what's the best smartwatch
June 07, 2019 07:50 - 30 minutes - 42 MBThis week’s show comes from sunny California. Stuart sits down with tech experts Rhiannon Williams from the i Newspaper and David Phelan from Forbes to talk about the big announcements from Apple's developer conference WWDC. Stuart interviews Jonathan Nicholson, the assistant director of communications at the Civil Aviation Authority to talk about the future of drones. And Cam and Britta are on hand to talk about the best smartwatches on the market. Should you go for an Apple Watch or ar...
Pocket-lint podcast episode 4 - Computex, Phil Tufnell, and what tablet you should buy
May 31, 2019 06:00 - 25 minutes - 35.9 MBThis week’s podcast kicks off with a look at all the hottest laptops and innovations coming out of the Computex trade show in Taipei, with Rik and Dan discussing whether there was enough for notebook manufacturers to fend off the table threat. Rik also talks to cricketing legend Phil Tufnell about the ICC Cricket World Cup and, in particular, how technology will aid the tournament and sport in general both on and off the field. And we finish by looking at tablet devices in our review round...
Pocket-lint podcast episode 3 - What’s next for Huawei, we interview Qualcomm president Cristiano Amon, and which console should you buy?
May 24, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week’s show is a busy one. Stuart sits down with Pocket-lint editor Chris Hall to find out what Google blacklisting Huawei means for current customers and future customers. Stuart catches up with Qualcomm president Cristiano Amon at the EE 5G launch event to talk about why he and the company believes 5G is so important. And then Rik, Cam, and Stuart talk games consoles, and in particular whether now is the time to get an Xbox, Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, or wait for it, nothing. ...
Pocket-lint podcast episode 2 - OnePlus 7, Dolby Cinema, and wireless earphones
May 17, 2019 06:00 - 27 minutes - 38.5 MBComing up this week we talk all things OnePlus with Pocket-lint contributing editor Cam Bunton to find out what really happened at the company's OnePlus 7 launch earlier this week, Pocket-lint contributor David Phelan interviews Julian Stanford the man responsible for Dolby Cinema in Europe, and Rik and I talk to Cam about what the best wireless earphones on the market are, should you go AirPods or is there a better alternative? This show is sponsored by Honeywell Home from Resideo - making...
Pocket-lint podcast episode 1 - Google I/O, Rolls Royce, and Fitness trackers
May 10, 2019 06:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBIn this week's show we talk all things Google I/O with Pocket-lint editor Chris Hall to find out what happened at the company's annual developer conference, I take a ride in a £500,000 Rolls Royce Phantom to check out the sound system, and we talk to Mike and Brit on the team to find out what the best fitness tracker on the market is. This show is sponsored by Honeywell Home from Resideo - making the smart home simpler. Visit us at https://www.pocket-lint.com, check out our latest video...
Pocket-lint podcast trailer
May 07, 2019 10:45 - 53 seconds - 1.28 MBHello, my name is Stuart Miles, and I'm here to tell you about the brand-new Pocket-lint podcast. Each week myself and the team are going to be looking at the biggest stories in tech, interviewing some really interesting people, and walking you through the big decisions you should factor in when buying the latest gadgets. Over the coming weeks we'll be talking to Rolls Royce about the £500,000 Phantom, Dolby about how it goes about making Dolby Atmos, the CAA to discuss drones and much ...