https://www.pocket-lint.com Welcome to Pocket-lint, for the latest electronic product reviews, including news on gadgets, digital cameras, home cinema, audio, cars and mobile phones. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:38:51 GMT en-US hourly 60 Some smart tech feels like it's smart just for the sake of it. When the concept of the Internet of Things first appeared, one of the most popular examples was of a smart fridge that would be able to tell you when you'd run out of milk. Is that something that's really solving a pressing need?

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 20:30:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-smart-fridge/ Smart security cameras and floodlights provide the ideal way to keep an eye on your property. Combine them into one unit, and you get the best of both worlds. These devices leave nothing in the dark since the strong floodlights work together with the camera to provide high-definition footage without relying on grainy night vision.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 19:15:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-smart-floodlight-security-camera/ With millions of publishers offering alternatives to print, it's easier than ever to find your favorite books in accessible digital formats, and keep your entire library stored within eReaders or clouds. EReaders provide an environmentally friendly alternative to buying books, allowing you to store thousands of eBooks within the device that can be accessed and read instantaneously. Unlike print books, eReaders also offer helpful accessibility features too, making reading easier with glare-free adjustable displays, backlight, custom font faces and sizes, and inverted color displays.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:38:51 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-ereader/ Halloween comes but once a year and with all the options for celebrations and decorations, you can do better than the standard pumpkins and cobwebs. While there's nothing wrong with going with the Halloween classics, with a little extra money and set-up you can create something truly spectacular for your next party, haunted house, or intrepid trick-or-treater. And frequently, the more high-tech the purchase, the more likely it can be reused past October 31st and take you directly into the winter holiday season.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 18:08:13 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-halloween-tech/ Mirrorless cameras are the weapon of choice for both photographers and video makers alike, if you want to learn more about the top options available, you're in the right place.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:01:38 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-mirrorless-camera/ Savvy gamers and professionals alike looking for great graphics performance and the best build quality can try an RTX 4070 laptop. The best RTX 4070 laptops have the same premium construction and features as their pricier RTX4080/90 siblings and can still run most games and apps despite their lower-spec graphics card. With such a wide range of RTX 4070 laptops available, there's one for every use, and you can choose between portable options or massive workstation replacements, with some dedicated to business use and others for creators and gaming.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:11:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-rtx-4070-laptops/ There is an ever-growing collection of foldable phones on the market but you won't find a bendy iPhone among them. That doesn't mean that Apple isn't working on something that folds in the middle, however, with a new report suggesting that it has its eyes on a different form factor entirely.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:29:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/forget-foldable-phones-the-first-foldable-ipad-could-be-just-around-the-corner/ As a young woman who stands at a ferocious five feet tall, I am no stranger to the struggles of personal safety. Looking back on my life so far I definitely wish I took karate as a kid, so I can unexpectedly fight any potential attackers but since I didn’t I now rely on a variety of personal safety devices to protect myself.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:41:42 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-personal-safety-device/ XLR microphones are the logical next step up from using USB microphones. The sound quality is generally better and, since you have to plug it into an audio interface, you usually have a lot more control over how the microphone records. This is professional-level stuff as studios use XLR microphones plugged into massive audio interfaces. However, you can get some of the same results at home by using a good XLR microphone. In fact, some studios use microphones that are fairly inexpensive for home use as well.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 22:25:39 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-xlr-microphones/ Even years after the technology first came out, using a Voice Assistant still feels a bit like magic. You can just talk to your voice-enabled device and ask it to do something - for example, play your favorite playlist - and it’ll easily do it, treating you to the music in a matter of seconds.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:10:35 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazon-alexa-how-to-change-default-music-service/ The best computer speakers are larger than the built-in ones on your computer and often include midrange drivers and a subwoofer for a fuller sound with more bass and less distortion at high volumes. All-in-one computers, gaming PCs, and laptops aren't known for their stellar sound quality, and it's worth getting computer speakers to enjoy movies, games and other content at higher volumes with better clarity.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:01:35 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-computer-speaker/ If you've picked up the amazing Asus ROG Ally gaming handheld, then you'll no doubt be pleased with your purchase. It's a fantastic device with plenty on offer, but there are a few things you can do to get even more out of it without much hassle.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:31:35 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/asus-rog-ally-tips-and-tricks/ The 24-inch iMac has been around since 2021 and sports an Apple-designed M1 chip. The latest Macs run M2-series silicon and we're already hearing plenty of rumors that suggest an updated M3-series is on the way soon. But anyone holding off buying a 24-inch iMac until the new M3 version arrives is going to have to wait a little while longer according to a new report.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:06:06 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-24-inch-imac-apples-forgotten-product-probably-wont-get-an-m3-refresh-any-time-soon/ EE is in the midst of restructuring its consumer-facing business and alongside a number of announcements is a new approach to EE TV. For the first time, Apple is going to allow its Apple TV hardware to be customised with bespoke TV services for EE.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:19:42 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/ee-apple-tv-4k-live-tv-eetv/ For beginners to photography, browsing the market can be overwhelming, especially with so many complex specs and jargon-filled reviews to read. But for those who aren't pros, you can still score an excellent camera with a beginner-friendly design without a PhD in optical physics. That's because many of today's cameras, while indeed advanced, often have easy-to-use automatic settings to help you capture brilliant images and stunning videos.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 21:25:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-best-cameras-for-beginners/ Fall is officially here and winter is on its way, which means it's time to start bundling up with some warm accessories - and a good pair of gloves is a sure way to keep your hands warm. While useful in keeping you warm, gloves can make using your phone and typing a difficult task. Luckily, however, gloves have started to adapt to modern times and include materials that let you navigate your handset screen without freezing your fingers. The gloves may never be quite as accurate as your bare fingers, but modern gloves with phone screen support will still let you cobble together a coherent text as you walk the windy streets or ski the slopes.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:00:37 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-gloves-for-texting/ Owning an Amazon Fire tablet means having access to a number of different entertainment experiences. Some of those experiences, like reading eBooks in the Kindle app, are designed for you to enjoy in the quiet. Others, like listening to audiobooks or playing games, are a bit louder for you (and others) to experience.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:30:35 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-connect-bluetooth-headphones-to-amazon-fire-tablet/ Power outages always seem to come at the worst times, and can wreak havoc on both productivity and connectivity. And with remote or hybrid work becoming the norm, ensuring you have a stable power supply for your most crucial devices is now a priority. A UPS, or uninterruptible power supply, can be used to power your most important connected electronics during a power outage long enough for you to properly and safely shut them down. UPS's can also help protect your most sensitive electronics from power surges and voltage fluctuations.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:03:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-ups-battery-backups/ Installing an app is usually a straightforward process - if that app is available through the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. But, if you type "DJI Fly" into the Play Store search, you'll at best come up with no results and at worst, download a fraudulent app.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 16:00:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-install-dji-fly-app/ Some smart home tech can give you options that previously would have required expensive purpose-built systems to achieve. For example, a multiroom audio system that allows you to play the same music across multiple rooms of your home used to require a lot of wiring and complex control systems to make reality. Now you can get the same effect just by chucking a few Echo Dots around your home and asking Alexa to play music everywhere.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:12:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-smart-security-camera/ As part of Apple's quest to ditch Lightning in favor of USB-C the company has now announced an updated Apple Pencil. But rather than just replace the Lightning connector with a USB-C one, Apple's gone a different route. There's a USB-C port, rather than a connector, and the new stylus is a strange mishmash of Apple Pencil and Apple Pencil 2 features.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:29:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-usb-c-apple-pencil-is-the-most-affordable-yet-with-a-strange-mishmash-of-features/ Chromebooks have been getting more popular in recent years, and for good reason - many of the biggest names in laptops, including HP, Acer and Asus, are flooding the market with affordable options.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:21:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-chromebook/ Amazon unleashed a whole new, convenient way to control smart devices and automation when it first launched the Echo. Finally, we had a futuristic product that only needed a simple voice command to play us music, switch our lights on, search the internet or check the weather. Despite it feeling futuristic, however, it still relies on a relatively old-fashioned piece of technology to work: a microphone. And sometimes those microphones don't always work properly.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:00:35 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-solve-amazon-echo-mic-problems/ Intel has unveiled its 14th Gen desktop processors, and there's plenty to get excited about. The new chips promise significant gains in gaming and content creation workloads, as well as having lots of overclocking potential.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:01:36 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/intel-14th-gen-desktop-processors/ GoPro has since released the Hero 11 and the shiny new Hero 12 Black, but its older flagships the Hero 9 and 10 are still widely available and offer better value than ever. Here's how they compare.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 13:00:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/gopro-hero-10-black-vs-gopro-hero-9-black/ Tech is fast, and televisions are no exception to the rule, as they become both more affordable and advanced with robust features. The trend of how we enjoy our entertainment may be shifted to mobile and desktop devices, but there is still a distinct charm and place for watching your favourite shows and movies on a TV. Watching an engrossing series, especially as a family or in a group setting, is a viewing experience that just isn't quite replicated on other devices.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 19:29:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-tvs-under-300/ Graphic designers, artists and other professionals who sketch or draw for a living need a responsive touchscreen with outstanding brightness and color accuracy to bring their work to life. The best tablets for graphic design emulate the natural feeling of drawing on paper and have large, clear displays with high pressure sensitivity pens and other specialised features to differentiate them from regular iPads and Android tablets. That's not to say regular tablets won't work for graphic design - many artists use them because of their multifunction capabilities and portability.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:10:46 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-tablet-for-graphic-design/ The best 4K monitors have a high pixel count, delivering a sharper and more detailed image quality than 1080p rivals. They also tend to have a higher brightness and better colour accuracy with bright colours and rich blacks, making them excellent for jobs like animation and graphic design or recreational activities like games and movies.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:00:58 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-4k-laptops/ Arguably, your speakers are the most important bit of hardware in your record player setup. Without them, your turntable will sit in silence and act as nothing but a piece of furniture, albeit a rather cool-looking one. The best record player speakers will help you achieve a vinyl aficionado's ultimate goal, to listen to music in astounding Hi-Fi detail. Whether you're looking for ultra-performing floorstanding tower speakers or are just dipping your toes into the world of vinyl, choosing the best speakers is of utmost importance.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 18:55:46 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-record-player-speaker/ Construction workers, researchers, and other frontline users need rugged laptops that can survive the harshest environments and operating conditions, while having enough performance for demanding apps. The best rugged laptops have tough exteriors to withstand everything from the extreme heat and dust of desert environments to wet and cold places and include special features like hot-swappable batteries, integrated cases with carry handles, and other features to elevate them above regular Windows laptops.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:52:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-rugged-laptop/ The remarkable advancements in audio interfaces and digital audio workstations have empowered passionate musicians to craft, produce, and release their music from the comfort of their own homes like never before. An important part of this process is the computer, the workhorse of the whole project. Like the best gaming PCs, a PC for music production needs to be powerful, have plenty of storage, enough ports and plenty of RAM to handle big projects.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:42:46 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-pc-for-music-production/ Amazon's Fall Prime Day (aka Big Deal Days) is about to start. On October 10-11, you'll find deals on every corner of Amazon, including savings on Apple products. Everything from MacBooks to iPads will be discounted, and you might be left to wonder if it's the right time to buy or if you should wait for Black Friday, which is right around the corner.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/shop-for-apple-gear-prime-big-deal-days-vs-black-friday/ If you have a Kindle - whether it be Scribe, Paperwhite, Oasis or the basic entry-level model - you'll know you can read books on it. But you might also be wondering if you can send any other documents to it for reading - or in the case of the Scribe - marking up. The answer is - absolutely you can - and sending documents to your Kindle library is actually really simple.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 16:01:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-send-documents-to-kindle/ Many Mac users will be used to using Bluetooth peripherals with their Mac desktop, such as the Mac mini. The setup for the latest version of macOS guides you towards the Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard, but what happens if, for whatever reason, they don't connect?

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 19:44:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-bluetooth-on-your-mac-without-a-mouse-trackpad-or-keyboard/ Dyson fans are known for one thing - being really expensive. You can pick up another brand of air blower for much less, so why is there so much excitement around Dyson? Sure, design has a massive part to play, because this isn't just a spinning blade rattling around behind a cage, the Dyson fan is a thing of beauty, with no moving parts.

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 16:00:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/dyson-fans-are-worth-buying-because-of-this-one-amazing-feature/ Having a solid and stable photo setup makes capturing the perfect shot much easier. While lots of camera professionals come with a tripod in their kit, tripod for your smartphone is also wort the investment, especially as cameras on phones continue to get better and promote professional-grade quality. Additionally, a tripod phone mount is a great tool for taking video calls, a timed group photo, or even content creation, ensuring a hands-free operation and stability. Fortunately, these mounts provide a convenient, accessible, and budget friendly answer to help turn your creative visions into a reality.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 23:20:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-tripod-phone-mount/ All-in-one (AIO) desktops have clean designs with all the components like the RAM, processor, and graphics cards built into the monitor to reduce clutter and increase your desk space. These days, towers are for gamers wanting to build their own PCs with cooling systems and powerful graphics cards. Most people are better off with AIOs because they offer comparable performance to the best laptops and tower PCs, and their premium pricing is worth it for the convenience of a clean setup with more space.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 19:26:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-all-in-one-computer/ Apple hasn't updated any of its iPad lineup for some time now with the last being the M2 iPad Pro and iPad 10 from last last year. That means that we're overdue refreshes for some of the best tablets around, and a new report claims to have new information on a couple of them.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:55:40 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/mystery-ipad-air-tipped-alongside-an-entire-ipad-lineup-refresh-heres-when-to-expect-them/ Today's drones are more advanced than ever thought possible, and they're becoming lighter, slimmer, and more portable, too. You can take advantage of these awesome innovations by snagging one of the best mini drones that the market has to offer. With such compact builds, these unmanned aircraft can be packed in a backpack with room to spare, so you can bring them on hiking excursions, city adventures, and anywhere else you wander.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 20:05:37 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-mini-drone/ Amazon's Eero brand recently made headlines with the announcement of its first Wi-Fi 7 router, the Max 7. However, it doesn't have a release date just yet. With the major news, you may have wondered: What is Wi-Fi 7? We're here to answer that question, along with a list of the new wireless standard's benefits, what devices already support it, and when we can expect mass adoption.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:01:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/wi-fi-7-802-11be-features-benefits-improvements-what-devices-are-available/ Ethernet cables provide a strong and stable network connection, so there's no worrying about lag or getting disconnected when working or gaming because of a weak Wi-Fi signal. The best Ethernet cables offer fast speeds, anti-corrosive gold-plated RJ45 connectors, and durable designs with UV and water resistance to withstand the elements.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:01:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-ethernet-cable/ Item trackers can be a wonderful way to make sure that you never have to go sofa-diving for your car keys again, but which should you choose? The Apple AirTag is perhaps the most famous, but Samsung's updated Galaxy SmartTag is a viable option for many - and the new SmartTag2 is even better.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:32:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-samsung-galaxy-smarttag2-brings-notable-upgrades-to-a-capable-item-tracker/ As we get ever closer to the holiday season you might already be thinking about putting up your Christmas tree and decorations. But maybe this is the year when you ditch those old and tired lights and replace them with something smarter. Smart lights are everywhere right now, so why not wrap your tree in them as well?

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:03:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/smarten-up-your-christmas-with-nanoleafs-holiday-string-lights/ Gaming laptops have moved on dramatically in recent years, with the unwieldy designs of the past now being replaced by refined gems with ever-improving power and capabilities.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:01:38 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-gaming-laptop/ No matter whether you're a doodler, a note taker, or if you've got chunky fingers that are prone to misclicks - a stylus pen could be just what you need.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:45:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-stylus/ Sky Glass first arrived in October 2021 but since it launched, it's had several over-the-air updates that have significantly improved the user experience. There are also a number of handy tips and tricks worth knowing that will help you get the most out of your Sky Glass TV and its interface.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 07:01:35 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/sky-glass-tips-and-tricks/ The Apple iPad might rule the roost when it comes to tablets but that doesn't mean that there aren't alternatives to be had. Now there are two more, and they're viable options at that. Say hello to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus.

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 23:00:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-fe-plus-are-here-to-take-on-the-ipad-with-water-resistance-s-pen-support-and-more/ Smart glasses have gone from experimental niche products to mainstream because they offer excellent eye protection and allow you to answer calls, listen to music or take photos without pulling out your iPhone or Android phone. The best smart glasses resemble regular models like wayfarers or wraparounds and include Bluetooth, tiny speakers, and microphones for a safer open-ear listening experience than the best earbuds and headphones. Some high-end models offer a taste of the future with built-in displays to enjoy movies or shows; others have integrated cameras to take pictures and HD videos.

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:16:01 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-smart-glasses/ The annual Pocket-lint Awards are back for 2023! Celebrating the best tech from the past 12 months, the Pocket-lint Awards are amongst the longest-running consumer technology awards in the industry, and 2023 is special - because it's also Pocket-lint's 20th anniversary. The Pocket-lint Awards will take place on Thursday, 9 November 2023, at a location in Central London, and they will celebrate the best products we've seen over the course of the last year.

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:30:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pocket-lint-awards-2023/ YouTube has grown into a cultural juggernaut - a source of general knowledge, news, entertainment, and music - but at its heart it's still one of the most reliable ways to get things you make in front of people who might actually care about them. And it's one of the few social platforms with a reliable way for you to be paid for that creative work. Vlogging was born on YouTube, and you can get pretty far just filming yourself, your life, and your interests with the high-end cameras of most modern smartphones and some vlogging accessories. But if you want to get serious about video work, you've got to invest in a dedicated camera.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 20:00:35 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-vlogging-camera/ The Raspberry Pi is a small and inexpensive single-board computer that has sold tens of millions of units since it first launched in 2012. It started life as a project intended to get kids more interested in computer science, but soon become a popular choice for tinkerers and DIY enthusiasts.

]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2023 13:43:08 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-raspberry-pi/ What do you think about when you see a Chromebook? Google knows there's a good chance you'll say "cheap netbook for the kids," but it's been working for years from the ground up to crack that narrative. It's introduced a new scheme called Chromebook Plus which assures more power, storage, and apps on a new class of devices than you may expect from a cloud-first experience for years. So, what can you expect from a Chromebook Plus device and will those bullet points convince you to buy one? We lay out the details.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:18:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-chromebook-plus/ Google has deepened its love affair with computers by launching the Chromebook Plus program. For its part, the company is feeding sparkly exclusive features to ChromeOS and promoting apps like Adobe Express to participating devices. So, what about the participating devices? They're more powerful than the ones you probably think of, but just how powerful and what can you do with them? More than you think. We're covering the initial slate of eight (or nine) models from Acer, Asus, HP, and Lenovo that are hitting your local retail stockroom.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:01:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/which-chromebook-plus-device-should-i-get/ The Apple Pencil hasn't changed all that much in recent years. In fact, the current Apple Pencil 2 has been around since October 2018 which means we're half a decade into its life cycle. It's fine but perhaps it's time for something new. That something new could be the Apple Pencil 3 and if this new leak is accurate, it might be about to change the way you use Apple's stylus forever.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:47:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/interchangeable-tips-could-change-how-you-use-your-apple-pencil-but-it-still-wont-have-this-key-feature/ Sky has announced a partnership with Vue Cinemas that sees it giving away free cinema tickets to customers with a Sky Cinema subscription. The offer is available to both new and existing Sky Cinema subscribers so thankfully it's not just an enticement to get new customers on board.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 09:45:43 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-get-free-cinema-tickets-sky-cinema-subscribers/ After testing the best tablets on the market, we've compiled our reviews to rank which option is best for your workflow, entertainment, and budget preferences. And while it's certainly true that the Apple iPad looms large over this product category, there's actually still plenty of choice on the market for those who want an Android tablet, or perhaps even something outside those powerhouse ecosystems entirely. For battery, camera, power, and overall performance, here are our top tried and tested tablets you can buy right now, starting with, yes, Apple's iPad Air.

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 14:31:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-tablet/ Alexa is smart, funny, helpful, and, as it turns out, a game master.

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:35:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-alexa-games-play-these-great-adventures-on-your-echo/ Netflix has announced a second season of Wednesday, but you may be in for a long, tortuous wait before you'll be able to watch it.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 19:02:49 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/wednesday-season-2-release-date-trailer-how-to-watch-netflix/ Google Home and Nest Audio products are useful things to have around your home. Whether they're just used for setting timers and alarms, answering questions or controlling smart home products, these speakers can be really nifty.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 16:33:35 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-fix-issues-with-google-home-and-nest-audio-speakers-not-playing-music/ Golf may look like one of the more leisurely sporting activities you could pick up, but that doesn't mean it won't take hours and hours of practice to reach the top of your game. Thankfully, there is an ever-increasing range of golfing gadgets out there to help you get better.

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:03:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/gadgets/buyers-guides/131138-best-golf-gadgets/ Technology has the power to do many things, and changing the world is one of them.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 14:21:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/tech-innovations-that-will-shortly-change-the-world/ With camera technology quickly evolving, now is a better time than ever to invest in a pro-level camera. Indeed, features that were once pipe dreams, like full-frame sensors and extreme resolutions, are becoming commonplace, but professional gear still comes at professional prices. That's why we recommend comparing camera models to find the best ones worth a place in your gear bag.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 14:00:35 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-professional-grade-camera/ Whether you fancy yourself the next Twitch star or just need to hop on some video conferences, a decent webcam is an essential buy. Unfortunately, they can quickly get quite pricey.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 11:31:37 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-budget-cheap-webcams/ It's crazy to think that the iMac has been a thing for a quarter of a century. With the first iMac being released before most of Gen Z were even born, the iMac has been a constant presence through an ever-changing world.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 10:05:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-imac-history-timeline/ Microsoft's Surface lineup is renowned for some of the best 2-in-1 tablets and laptops for business people, students and anyone else on the go. The range has been steadily growing over the years, and Surface tablets remain the top choice for buyers wanting a slim and lightweight design with laptop functionality, while the best Surface PCs offer capable performance in a more traditional form.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:59:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-surface-tablet/ With IFA in Germany last month and the iPhone 15 lineup at Apple's Wonderlust event in September, a lot of new devices have made their showroom floor and shelf debuts. The Pocket-lint team has been keeping up with latest releases and traveling around Europe and the US to get our hands on and tell you about the newest devices.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 19:05:54 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/tech-we-love-pocket-picks-september-2023/ We'd all like our homes to be a little smarter, but kitting yourself out with all the latest smart home gadgets can cost an arm and a leg. There is a huge range of smart home devices that you can control with your voice using Alexa, but a lot of these products come with premium price tags.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:30:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-budget-alexa-gadgets-smart-home-on-a-shoestring/ With the holidays fast-approaching, family parties and get togethers with friends are about to be in full swing - and whether you're hosting inside or outside (if you live in a warm climate), if you want to play some music for your guests, you're going to need a party speaker that matches the occasion.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 01:41:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-party-speaker/ Setting out on a mission to determine the very best gaming headsets on the market was a daunting task. There are a plethora of options out there - wired, wireless, closed and open cup designs, stereo and surround sound headsets, oval and round earcups, leather and material finishes, the list goes on and on.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:15:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-pc-gaming-headset/ If you take a look at the TV industry in recent years, you'd be forgiven for thinking that no one wants a television any smaller than 55 inches. From the way most lines launch from the big manufacturers, big screens are clearly where the focus is at, particularly when you look to the flagship 4K TV ranges, which often stretch up to 85 inches and above.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 23:23:37 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-42-inch-tv-television/ The 2-in-1 laptop market gets more crowded all the time - or should that be the 2-in-1 tablet market? Either way, unless you've got your eye on an exact product, it can be tough to know which to go for when you start looking for a new computer.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 22:00:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-2-in-1-laptop/ The world of audio speakers is a highly contested one. Bose, Sonos and Marshall are three dedicated audio brands that have recently crowded the market with fantastic Bluetooth speakers. Even humongous conglomerates like Amazon and Google have joined the competition with their Echo and Nest ranges achieving good success.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 19:50:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-jbl-speaker/ If you're on the cutting edge of PC gaming or building, DDR5 RAM is a must.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:30:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-ddr5-ram/ Immediately after Panay's departure was announced, there was plenty of speculation about why and where Panay would end up. Business Insider reported that Panay left, in part, due to Microsoft streamlining its hardware lineup to the core Surface products and eliminating or postponing the more experimental products such as Microsoft's Surface Duo smartphone.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:03:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/panos-panay-what-amazons-hardware-services-needs-heres-why/ There's a new Raspberry Pi just around the corner. And if you're refusing to get too excited because you were a victim of the supply chain issues with the Raspberry Pi 4, there's some excellent news. The company is ringfencing all units that are sold up until the end of the year exclusively for individuals, ensuring that you have a much better chance of getting your hands on the new kit.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:16:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-raspberry-pi-5-is-coming-and-the-first-units-are-all-for-makers/ Amazon's Fire tablets continue to offer a popular alternative to the iPad, and with the choices of Android tablets reducing over the past few years, the Fire family has offered affordable tablets that do just about everything you need.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 02:30:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-amazon-fire-tablet/ Capable machines, Windows laptops can run browsing, graphics apps, and games - making them a great fit for many users. With a wide model variety, there are even Windows laptops oriented towards gamers or budget-friendly buyers. And while MacBooks sometimes get all the laptop glory, we're here to remind you that the Windows experience does offer a comprehensive and powerful UI. Having tested and reviewed the best Windows-specific laptops on the market, we've compiled a list to help you decide which one is best for your work, entertainment, or even creative needs, starting with this year's Razer Blade 14 model.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:49:42 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-windows-laptop/ There are plenty of media streamers around but few offer as extensive a range of apps and channels as Roku. The company has been manufacturing online streaming boxes for over a decade now, and they have always been popular. Roku offers a simple approach, where you can have access to all the major services and just jump straight to it, rather than having to deal with a curated range of suggestions as you might find on other platforms.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:00:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-roku/ Whether you have an Xbox Series X or S, you know they're powerful game consoles that both harness player-centric features at a less expensive price point than 4K HDR-capable gaming PCs. Plus, the game selection is improving with Microsoft buying every game studio under the sun, like the recently released Starfield for example. Of course, you'll want a good TV that can take advantage of all the features.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:38:51 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-tv-for-xbox/ Apple revealed a number of new features coming to its devices during its WWDC conference in June, all of which are available now. For Mac, the new features come in the form of macOS 14 Sonoma and while there aren't as many new features for Mac as there are for iPhone with iOS 17 and Apple Watch with watchOS 10, there are still plenty that make updating to the new software worth it. The question is though, is your Mac compatible with the new software? The final build of macOS Sonoma is available now, so you can download it for free if your device is compatible. If you aren't sure if your Mac is compatible with macOS 14 Sonoma, we're here to help.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:01:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-macos-14-sonoma-system-requirements/ Eufy Security, the smart home security portion of the Anker brand, has announced a new range of security cameras that make use of not one but two camera lenses, giving them new recording capabilities. But the additional camera is only part of the equation, with Eufy also announcing that it is launching a new AI-powered people-monitoring feature.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:19:40 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/these-eufy-security-cams-have-two-lenses-and-use-ai-to-track-people-from-one-camera-to-another/ Microsoft offers six different devices within its Surface portfolio, which makes the task of picking the right laptop, 2-in-1 or all-in-one pretty daunting.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:30:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-microsoft-surface/ MacBooks, like iPhones, have only developed and gotten more powerful over the years, making a great laptop for work, entertainment, or creative use, a MacBook is a great investment. And with Apple transitioning to equip its laptops with a custom

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-macbook/ The market for multi-room speakers has grown significantly in recent years, but there are some brands that have been doing the work for many years, like Sonos. The company has been around for over two decades and offers one of the best app platforms out there, with support for many of the big streaming services.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 22:30:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-sonos-speaker/ Over the past couple of years I've made it my mission to travel any opportunity I could. Whether it meant a short weekend trip to Chicago or traveling around Europe for two months, I tried to take advantage of working a remote job. My latest venture involves moving from New York to London for graduate school. After multiple rounds of trial and error, I can confidently say I've become a pro at tackling the hardest part of every trip: packing.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:18:51 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-travel-tech/ Kids these days are so used to touchscreen technology that even the youngest can swipe away notifications on a phone like it's their second nature. Whilst giving your kids a tablet can feel a bit like you're handing off your parenting to a machine, they can be incredibly useful educational tools. And, if we're honest, sometimes letting them watch YouTube Kids for a bit so that we can make dinner without them destroying the house is the only sensible option.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 19:03:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-kids-tablet/ Sometimes it feels like Microsoft gets left behind as the iPad, then maybe Amazon's Kindle Fire or the Samsung Galaxy series is usually top of mind when you think about tablets. But over the course of the last eleven years, Microsoft has steadily built the Surface line into some extremely attractive hardware, and chances are you can find a Surface model that's right for you from tablets, hybrids, detachable keyboards, and more. And the best news is, with these deals, you can save on these feature-sweet models.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:20:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-microsoft-surface-deals/ Portable projectors allow you to watch your movies or play games anywhere, so you can watch the playoffs while camping or have a movie night with the kids in the garden. The smallest models can fit in your hand with a compact, lightweight design with built-in rechargeable batteries, so you can watch shows anywhere. While larger options often leave out the batteries but increase the resolution and sound quality to offer an incredible home theatre experience.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:00:02 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-portable-projector/ The Kindle is one of the original and best ebook readers, the defacto choice for those heading off on holiday, knowing that they have a device with stellar battery life, access to thousands of books, without the worry of having to carry around bulky space books in your luggage.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:31:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-kindle-device/ Sure, foldable phones like the Samsung Galaxy Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 are pretty cool, but it turns out that there might be something even cooler - the foldable laptop. We've seen a few foldable portable computers of late but there's another entrant into the growing foldable laptop market and it has a name that might be familiar.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:33:45 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-lg-gram-fold-is-a-17-inch-foldable-laptop-that-turns-into-a-tablet/ For many, Amazon Alexa was the inaugural voice assistant home device, and over the years, it's poised to be even more useful as Amazon introduces its own ChatGPT-esque LLM (large language model) into Alexa's bag of tricks. An Echo smart speaker isn't all cutting edge ambient computing, though. As a simple tool for playing audio, answering questions, or setting alarms, an Echo or Echo Show is also a great option for kids.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:39:49 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-kids-echo/ If you're not a fan of gaming headsets and want to fill your room with the sounds of gunfire and engine roars, you've come to the right place.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:01:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-speakers-for-pc-gamers/ Portable monitors are a practical solution for anyone on the go because the extra screen real estate increases productivity and makes it easier to work in coffee shops, planes, or anywhere else with limited space. The best portable options have features similar to regular and gaming monitors, like high-resolution displays, touchscreens, and fast refresh rates. However, they come in a portable size that easily fits into your laptop bag and include a stand to keep them upright.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:55:44 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-portable-monitor/ The variety of smart home tech is almost overwhelming. You can get everything from smart bulbs and smart plugs to smart vacuum cleaners and smart dishwashers. The trouble is most of these products come with their own proprietary apps, meaning you have to keep switching between all the different apps to control them.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:15:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-smart-home-hub/ The vinyl revival is officially here and in full swing. Vinyl sales in the United States have grown year over year for the 17th consecutive year and show no signs of slowing. In 2022 Taylor Swift's newest album 'Midnights' sold 945,000 copies in vinyl, almost double the next best-selling vinyl from Harry Styles. If you're trying to jump on the bandwagon and begin enjoying high-fidelity music in its old school analog form, there are a few things you'll need to get started. We've put together a list of the essential things any aspiring vinyl hobbyist will need in their setup.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:02:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-vinyl-accessories/ When it comes to drones, there's one brand that stands out above the rest, and that's DJI. Ever since the Phantom 1 hit the scene way back in 2013, DJI has been to go-to brand for top-quality aerial photography and flawless flying.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 17:01:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-dji-drone/ Today's drones are extremely capable fliers with more impressive cameras than ever before, so, it's an excellent time to consider one.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:01:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-drone/ If you're in the middle of renovating your home, have a larger home or villa that is difficult to manage, or have a detached house that makes communication difficult, then there's no need to look further than a video intercom system such as the HP7 from EZVIZ.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:00:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/ezviz-hp7-smart-intercom/ If you've invested in a smart home security camera, or a video doorbell for that matter, chances are that it'll have a microSD card slot.

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 13:45:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-choose-a-microsd-card-for-smart-home-security-cameras/ LG is arguably the godfather of OLED TVs. It was one of the first manufacturers to produce them on a wide scale, and LG Display is now the manufacturer making the vast majority of OLED panels for other TV makers, too.

]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 20:42:41 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-lg-tvs/