This 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 successful have they been so far and what can we expect in the future? Stuart talks to the CEO of one of the companies that have been involved since the start. And finally, senior news editor Rik has been playing with the Sony LinkBuds - a new pair of earphones that are designed to let external noise in rather than keep it out. Find out what he thinks of the concept.01:05 – Luke details Wi-Fi 7 08:06 - Interview with Pilgrim Beart, CEO of DevicePilot21:06 - Rik gives us his verdict on the Sony LinkBudsVisit 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/newsletter. *** Please also take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! ***Hosted by Stuart MilesProduction and editing by Stuart MilesGuests: Luke Baker, Rik Henderson, and Pilgrim BeartMusic by Lee Rosevere - Let's Start at the Beginning and Southside See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Smart Meters, Sony LinkBuds reviewed, and the future of Wi-Fi - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 142

Samsung 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 phones.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/newsletter. *** Please also take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! ***Hosted by Stuart MilesProduction and editing by Stuart MilesGuests: Mike Lowe and Chris HallMusic by Lee Rosevere - Let's Start at the Beginning and Southside See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Unpacking Samsung's Galaxy S22 Unpacked event - Pocket-lint podcast ep.141

Wordle 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 industry, and whether the Metaverse really is something we should be paying attention to. And finally, fellow contributing editor Cam Bunton reviews the Huawei P50 Pro. Is it good enough to forgive the lack of Google Play Store access?00:53 - Max details the Wordle sale to The NYT.07:45 - Interview with Alex Cho, president of personal systems at HP21:47 - Cam gives us his verdict on the Huawei P50 ProVisit 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/newsletter. *** Please also take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! ***Hosted by Stuart MilesProduction and editing by Stuart MilesGuests: Max Freeman-Mills, Cam Bunton, and Alex ChoMusic by Lee Rosevere - Let's Start at the Beginning and Southside See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wordle, the future of the PC, and we review the Huawei P50 Pro - Pocket-lint podcast ep.140

Samsung 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 resident games expert, Rik Henderson, has been playing the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, a duo of remasters for PlayStation 5 users. Are the PS4 classics worth revisiting? Stay tuned to find out. 00:40 –Mike details the Samsung Galaxy S22 rumours so far 06:40 - Interview with Drew Meehan, principal UX designer at TomTom20:50 - Rik gives us his verdict on the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves CollectionVisit 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/newsletter. *** Please also take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! ***Hosted by Stuart MilesProduction and editing by Stuart MilesGuests: Mike Lowe, Rik Henderson, and Drew MeehanMusic by Lee Rosevere - Let's Start at the Beginning and Southside See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Samsung Galaxy S22 rumours, Uncharted reviewed, and the future of the car dashboard - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 139

Xbox 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 company's new tech partnership with Ubisoft.And finally, contributing editor Cam Bunton is here to review the Garmin Fenix 7 Solar sports watch after testing it recently.00:44 - Max discusses the Xbox/Activision acquisition.12:28 - Interview with Lionel Adam of Gamestream24:40 - Cam gives us his verdict on the Garmin Fenix 7 SolarVisit 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/newsletter. *** Please also take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! ***Hosted by Rik HendersonProduction and editing by Rik HendersonGuests: Cam Bunton, Max Freeman-Mills, and Lionel AdamMusic by Lee Rosevere - Let's Start at the Beginning and Southside See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Xbox Activision deal, Gamestream cloud gaming, and Garmin Fenix 7 reviewed - Pocket-lint podcast ep.138

OnePlus 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 way smart devices connect to each other. And finally, editorial director Chris Hall reviews the Amazon Echo Show 15. Is Amazon's giant smart display any good? 00:50 - Cam details the OnePlus 10 Pro announcement 07:07 - Interview with Tobin Richardson21:06 - Chris gives us his verdict on the Amazon Echo Show 15Visit 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/newsletter. *** Please also take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! ***Hosted by Stuart MilesProduction and editing by Stuart MilesGuests: Cam Bunton, Chris Hall, and Tobin RichardsonMusic by Lee Rosevere - Let's Start at the Beginning and Southside See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

OnePlus 10 Pro, Amazon Echo Show, and the future of smart home connectivity - Pocket-lint podcast ep.137

It’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 forward to later this year? And has it been worth it? Joining Stuart to discuss all the goings-on is Pocket-lint reviews editor, Mike Lowe - live from Las Vegas no less. And, back in the UK, contributing editor, Luke Baker. 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/newsletter. *** Please also take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! ***Hosted by Stuart MilesProduction and editing by Stuart MilesGuests: Mike Lowe and Luke BakerMusic by Lee Rosevere - Let's Start at the Beginning and Southside See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CES 2022: All the big announcements that matter - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 136

As 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-lint.com, check out our latest videos at youtube.com/pocketlintcom and sign up to our daily newsletter at pocket-lint.com/info/newsletter. *** Please also take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! ***Hosted by Stuart MilesProduction and editing by Stuart MilesGuests: Chris Hall and Britta O’BoyleMusic by Lee Rosevere - Let's Start at the Beginning and Southside See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Top tech trends of 2022 - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 135

2021 has been a busy year for tech.There have been plenty of exciting announcements and product reveals. While, on the other side of the coin, chip shortages and supply issues have meant it's been harder to get our hands on them.So what are the highlights and the biggest trends of the last 12 months? Pocket-lint's editor and senior news editor, Chris Hall and Rik Henderson, join host Stuart to discuss the biggest tech moments of the year in this special edition of the Pocket-lint Podcast.Find out their favourite products of the year and some of their biggest disappointments.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/newsletter. *** Please also take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! ***Hosted by Stuart MilesProduction and editing by Stuart MilesGuests: Chris Hall and Rik HendersonMusic by Lee Rosevere - Let's Start at the Beginning and Southside See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

2021 tech round-up - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 134

WhatsApp has announced an extension of its disappearing messages feature, whereby sent items in individual chats can be set to expire after 24-hours or longer. Pocket-lint’s features editor, Britta O’Boyle, joins the podcast to explain how to use it and how it can help.Stuart then talks to the co-founder of Lithe Audio AV and Retrotouch Lighting, makers of smart lighting and in-ceiling speakers. He discusses the many challenges facing us all in a smart home. And finally, Pocket-lint’s senior news editor, Rik Henderson, reviews the return of Master Chief in the guise of Halo Infinite. It was delayed for a year, so is it worth the extended wait?00:43 - Britta details the WhatsApp announcement 05:31 - Interview with Amit Ravat, co-founder of Lithe Audio and Retrotouch 17:40 - Rik gives us his verdict on Halo InfiniteVisit 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/newsletter. *** Please also take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! ***Hosted by Stuart MilesProduction and editing by Stuart MilesGuests: Britta O’Boyle, Rik Henderson, Amit RavatMusic by Lee Rosevere - Let's Start at the Beginning and Southside See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WhatsApp news, Halo Infinite reviewed, and we talk smart home - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 133

Qualcomm held its Snapdragon Tech Summit this week, at which it announced the new processor that will power a bevy of flagship phones next year. Pocket-lint’s reviews editor, Mike Lowe, joins Stuart live from the event in Hawaii to talk through all the big announcements. Meanwhile, Stuart catches up with the president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, Gary Shapiro, who reveals what we can expect from the organisation's annual Las Vegas tech show, CES, in January. He also talks about how the technology industry is learning to adapt to the current climate. And to finish it all off, Pocket-lint contributing editor, Max Freeman-Mills, reviews Battlefield 2042. 00:50 – Mike details all the news from the Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 07:43 - Interview with Gary Shapiro25:19 - Max gives us his verdict on Battlefield 2042Visit 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/newsletter. *** Please also take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! ***Hosted by Stuart MilesProduction and editing by Stuart MilesGuests: Mike Lowe, Max Freeman-Mills, and Gary ShapiroMusic by Lee Rosevere - Let's Start at the Beginning and Southside See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Snapdragon summit, Battlefield 2042 reviewed, and we talk CES with the CTA - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 132

Black Friday is here once again and Pocket-lint's editor, Chris Hall, joins the podcast to give us his top tips on how to make the most of the tech deals. Meanwhile, Stuart meets up with Charley Boorman and electric vehicle logistics business, GoWithFlow, to discuss his epic Long Way Up journey and how EV drivers can benefit from his experience in the future. And finally, Pocket-lint contributing editor Adrian Willings reviews the Facebook Portal Go. Is the smart video calling device good enough to get? Stay tuned to find out.00:40 - Chris gives us his top tips for Black Friday tech shopping06:51 - Interview with Charley Boorman and Tomas Edwards from GoWithFlow24:06 - Adrian gives us his verdict on the Facebook Portal GoVisit 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/newsletter. *** Please also take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! ***Hosted by Stuart MilesProduction and editing by Stuart MilesGuests: Chris Hall, Adrian Willings, Charley Boorman, and Tomas EdwardsMusic by Lee Rosevere - Let's Start at the Beginning and Southside See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Charley Boorman talks EVs, Black Friday shopping tips, and Facebook Portal Go reviewed - Pocket-lint podcast ep.131

Streaming services have dominated the news in the past week, with Peacock arriving in the UK via Sky, Paramount+ pulling its Star Trek content from Netflix, and Disney+ Day unveiling a swathe of new shows and films. Host Rik is joined by Pocket-lint founder and CEO, Stuart Miles, to discuss the triumvirate of announcements.Rik then talks to the CEO of Pinter, Ralph Broadbent, who explains how the home brewing gadget and service is better for the environment, and your enjoyment of beer straight from the tap.And finally, Stuart returns to review Sky Glass – the all-in-one TV solution that offers the full Sky experience but without needing a satellite dish. Is it any good?00:29 - Stuart and Rik talk about all the big streaming announcements, including Disney+ Day and Peacock coming to Sky09:50 - Interview with Pinter CEO, Ralph Broadbent27:56 - Stuart gives us his verdict on the Sky Glass televisionVisit 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/newsletter. *** Please also take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! ***Hosted by Rik HendersonProduction and editing by Stuart MilesGuests: Stuart Miles, Rik Henderson, Ralph BroadbentMusic by Lee Rosevere - Let's Start at the Beginning and Southside See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sky Glass review, streaming services, and we talk beer with Pinter - Pocket-lint podcast ep.130

The EE Pocket-lint Awards 2021 were announced this week, during a spectacular show on the Pocket-lint YouTube channel, so we're devoting the whole of the podcast to talk about the winners and highly recommended runners-up.We've seen new devices, services, refreshes, and even the demise of some of our favourite gadgets over the last 12 months. But, while things have still been a bit different in comparison with other years, that hasn't stopped the team reviewing hundreds of products in the last 12 months.So, who won what and are we happy with the results? Stuart is joined by Pocket-lint editor, Chris Hall, and reviews editor, Mike Lowe, to discuss it all. 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/newsletter. *** Please also take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! ***Hosted by Stuart MilesProduction and editing by Stuart MilesGuests: Chris Hall and Mike LoweMusic by Lee Rosevere - Let's Start at the Beginning and Southside See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

EE Pocket-lint Awards 2021 roundup - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 129

Intel launched its latest round of processor updates this week. The Alder Lake chips promise more power, better efficiency and new features. Pocket-lint contributing editor, Luke Baker, discusses the announcement and their potential impact.  Also, Stuart chats to the boss of RingGo, Peter O'Driscoll, about the car parking app's new Apple CarPlay integration and what's in store for the future. And finally, on the subject of cars, Pocket-lint's senior news editor, Rik Henderson, has been driving supremely fast in Forza Horizon 5 to find out whether it's one to play on the Xbox Series X/S.00:30 - Luke details the Intel Alder Lake announcement 04:00 - Interview with RingGo MD Peter O’Driscoll16:24 - Rik gives us his verdict on Forza Horizon 5Visit 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/newsletter. *** Please also take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! ***Hosted by Stuart MilesProduction and editing by Stuart MilesGuests: Luke Baker, Rik Henderson, Peter O’DriscollMusic by Lee Rosevere - Let's Start at the Beginning and Southside See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Forza Horizon 5 reviewed, the future of parking with RingGo, and Intel - ep. 128

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