https://www.pocket-lint.com All of Pocket-lint's reviews in one place Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:00:28 GMT en-US hourly 60 The Amazon Echo Show has been through a number of iterations, with sizes from the dinky Show 5 up to the huge Show 15 designed for wall mounting. In the middle of the pack are two very different options, the Show 10 which offers a display that can swivel and this, the Echo Show 8.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:00:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazon-echo-show-8-hands-on/ Of all the devices that Amazon announced at its September Devices and Services event, the Echo Hub is the most interesting. On one hand, this is an entirely new device designed for a single purpose, and on the other, it's a distillation of previous Echo offerings.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:30:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazon-echo-hub-hands-on-first-impressions/ Smartphones are undoubtedly the world's most-used cameras, but some would argue that they're not real cameras at all. By reducing the act of photo and video capture to mere point and shoot, they take much of the thought and process out of it. Plus, let's face it, they're pretty useless in the dark, or at successfully capturing anything moving faster than a pushbike.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:00:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/canon-eos-r100-review/ The Final Fantasy franchise is in rude health after the great reception of Final Fantasy 16 earlier this year, and now fans have the second part of its mammoth remake of Final Fantasy 7 to look forward to - Rebirth.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 03:01:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-preview/ The Apple Watch is a device I've appreciated since it first arrived in 2015. It started out as a fashion statement, but in its nine years of existence, it's developed into much more than that. The design may not have changed dramatically in that time - it's pretty much the same aside from a few minor improvements - but the sensors inside have developed significantly and the device overall, is much more sophisticated now.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:00:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-watch-series-9-review/ Amazon's long been successful in the affordable tablet market, delivering accessibly priced products with easy access to a lot of popular services. But in 2023 it launched something a little bit more premium: the Fire Max 11.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:20:51 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazon-fire-max-11-review/ New for 2023, the Amazon Echo Pop is the tech giant’s cheapest smart speaker yet, allowing you to get Alexa's smarts in every room without spending a fortune.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:56:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazon-echo-pop-review/ I've always appreciated an underdog and the iPhone 15 is exactly that. It's consistently overshadowed by its Pro sibling - which of course there is good reason for - but while the iPhone 15 Pro sits above it with all its bells and whistles, the iPhone 15 modestly delivers a great experience for a lot less money.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:10:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-iphone-15-review/ It wasn't until last year and the iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Plus, that I became a fan of the bigger iPhone. I used to think it was far too heavy and far too big, but I surprised even myself when the iPhone 14 Pro Max became my iPhone of choice for the year and I adored it.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:00:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-iphone-15-pro-max-review/ It's clear from looking at the specifications of the 2023 ROG Strix Scar 17 that it's all about performance. Not only does it have Nvidia's top-tier laptop graphics card, but it also has AMD's latest and greatest mobile processor, so it's ready to chomp its way through all the latest titles at high settings.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:01:12 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/asus-rog-strix-scar-17-2023-review/ Apple announced the AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) during its iPhone 14 event back in September 2022, and they were - and still are - excellent. At the time of their launch, they offered a range new features, a couple of design changes - like the addition of volume control to the stem - and they delivered excellent performance.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:01:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-usb-c-review/ Sonos has multiple speakers within its portfolio, and that portfolio has changed quite significantly over the last few years. The company announced the original Move back in 2019, and at the time, it was the first to offer Bluetooth capabilities and portability, making it a big deal for the company and its fans.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:01:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/sonos-move-2-review/ The Crew was already an interesting series thanks to the way it approached an open world, compressing huge swathes of countryside down into a playable map - but it's just taken a hard turn at a crossroad.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 11:01:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-crew-motorfest-review/ A hair dryer is just a hairdryer isn't it? Not when it's a Dyson Supersonic hair dryer it's not. Well, that's the claim. Since its launch in 2016, Dyson has introduced a couple of extra haircare products, including the Corrale cordless straighteners, the brilliant Airwrap styler device and the Airstrait, which takes hair from wet to dry without the need for a separate hairdryer at all.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 18:24:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/dyson-supersonic-hair-dryer-review/ Ultimate Ears has had a pretty fixed line of speakers for a little while now, but it’s ripped that up with the addition of the Epicboom.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 11:00:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/ultimate-ears-epicboom-review/ Starfield has arrived with potentially the highest stakes attached to a major game release in quite some time - its success and that of Xbox as a whole feel more intertwined than they remotely are in reality.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:02:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/starfield-review/ You only get one chance to make a first impression, right? And it's safe to say that, while there's absolutely nothing wrong with the way they're constructed and finished, or with the materials from which they're built, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones don't look or feel anything remarkable.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 19:44:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-hands-on/ When it comes to smartwatches, there are two different approaches usually on offer. On the one hand, you have the 'proper' smartwatches, designed for lots of interactivity, replying to notifications, making payments and listening to music. Think of the Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch or Apple Watch and you get the picture.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:30:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/huawei-watch-gt-4-review/ Razer's Blade range of gaming laptops continues to grow, now encompassing the 14-inch version reviewed here, as well as a 15-inch option, the Razer Blade 16, a 17-incher and even a colossal 18-inch model. However, most of these laptops are essentially intended as desktop replacement systems, and put their main emphasis on performance with portability and battery life being secondary considerations.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 13:01:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/razer-blade-14-2023-review/ Apple's September event has been a busy one. The company not only announced the iPhone 15 Pro Max - its new super flagship - but it also revealed the standard iPhone 15 models, the standard Watch model and a second generation of the Watch Ultra. Among all of that excitement was the iPhone 15 Pro.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 07:39:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-iphone-15-pro-hands-on/ Apple revealed a number of new devices at its September event, from the new super flagship iPhone 15 Pro Max to the Apple Watch Ultra 2. The company also unveiled the standard iPhone 15 models, though, as well as the latest update to its smartwatch in the Watch Series 9.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:06:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-watch-series-9-hands-on/ For 2022, it was the iPhone 14 Pro models that saw all the love, while the iPhone 14 got a little left behind. Not only did it not get a new design, but it didn't even really get a processor bump, sticking with similar to what we saw on the iPhone 13 models. That's all changed for this year, though. The underdog is fighting back. The iPhone 15 Pro is taking a little bit of a back seat (only a little bit, mind), not only allowing the new super flagship iPhone 15 Pro Max to shine but saving the rest of the limelight for the humble iPhone 15 and its larger sibling, the iPhone 15 Plus. This is the year that the standard models make complete sense. Here are my first (very good) impressions of the iPhone 15 (green) and iPhone 15 Plus (pink).

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 23:24:58 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-iphone-15-hands-on/ Apple has unveiled its latest series of iPhone models, but things are a little different this year. The larger, top-of-the-range iPhone 15 Pro Max is a new super flagship iPhone, offering a slightly different camera setup to its smaller sibling.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 21:45:57 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-iphone-15-pro-max-hands-on/ It's been a while since we've had a new Micro Four Thirds body from Lumix, and with the brand's recent focus on its full-frame cameras and lenses, many were beginning to wonder what the future holds for the small form factor ecosystem.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:01:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/panasonic-lumix-g9ii-hands-on/ Fujifilm has revealed its latest mirrorless medium format body, the GFX100 II. But, unlike medium format cameras of years past, this model is designed to excel in uncontrolled environments, and in video shooting, too.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:01:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fujifilm-gfx100-ii-hands-on/ JBL’s new flagship soundbar has quite a lot to shout about. Not only does the Bar 1300 (known as the Bar 1300X in some regions) manage to match the huge 11.1.4 channel count of Samsung’s excellent HW-Q990C, but it also claims an almost absurdly huge total power output of 1170W - not to mention an included subwoofer that boasts a class-leadingly large 10-inch driver.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 21:37:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/jbl-bar-1300-review/ If you've just opened up the box on your new iPhone, you might find there's a bit more admin than there used to be when it comes to getting it up and running.

]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 22:42:38 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/belkin-boost-charge-pro-2-in-1-review/ The GoPro Hero 12 Black is a more subtle update than we're used to seeing from the brand, but, in fairness, there are only so many times you can double the framerates before things start to get a little ridiculous. Instead, the 2023 flagship is all about refinement, and it aims to show what the 8:7 sensor is truly capable of.

]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:00:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/gopro-hero-12-black-hands-on/ When foldable phones first launched a few years ago now, they were brand-new innovations, which came with a hefty early-adopter tax. They were really expensive, costing almost twice as much as standard flagships which, in some ways, they didn't measure up to.

]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:32:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/motorola-razr-40-razr-2023-review/ Where do your priorities lie? That's the basic question that I think the Fairphone 5 poses - if you're concerned about your tech's impact on the world, then there's no better mainstream option in the smartphone market as far as responsible sourcing and fair wages go.

]]> Mon, 04 Sep 2023 20:11:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fairphone-5-review/ Usually, around this time of year, Amazfit takes to the stage to launch its latest GTR or GTS series smartwatch. This year, though, things are a bit different. Instead, the brand has introduced the Amazfit Balance, a new watch that will carry the torch as Amazfit's flagship lifestyle smartwatch.

]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 19:46:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazfit-balance-hands-on/ After a steady start, the foldable phones market is fast becoming a busy marketplace, with every phone manufacturer worth its salt throwing its hat into the ring with an option for consideration.

]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 09:48:37 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/honor-magic-v2-hands-on/ Windows gaming handhelds are having a bit of a moment, spurred on by the popularity of Valve's Steam Deck. The latest brand to try its hand at the segment is Lenovo, and it has taken a pretty novel approach.

]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 04:00:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/lenovo-legion-go-hands-on/ The Urbanista Malibu is a Bluetooth speaker that promises endless summer fun, thanks to a built-in Powerfoyle solar charging circuit. It might be a little late for the summer sunshine this year, unless you live in Australia, but the prospect of charging your Bluetooth speaker less frequently is sure to appeal to almost everyone.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 21:01:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/urbanista-malibu-hands-on/ Gaming handhelds are in vogue, in case you haven't noticed. From successes in the PC market like the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally, to the ever-brilliant Nintendo Switch, there are plenty to pick from.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 15:31:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/abxylute-handheld-review/ Back in 2018, Ascendant Studios rose from the ashes of Telltale games. The company announced Immortals of Aveum a few years later at The Game Awards 2022 and, after a delay, the game finally launched in August 2023.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:31:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/immortals-of-aveum-review-shoot-the-magic/ Soundbars are an interesting conundrum - it's now an open secret that they're a shortcut to massively upgraded sound for even the most premium of 4K TVs, so basically everyone wants one.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:37:56 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/sennheiser-ambeo-soundbar-mini-review/ JBL has long been in the business of producing hardy Bluetooth speakers at a variety of prices, but its heritage is actually much more hi-fi than that. Its new Authentics speaker range is an enthusiastic nod back in that direction.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:07:46 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/jbl-authentics-hands-on/ The JBL Boombox 3 Wi-Fi is a massive party speaker, the bigger alternative to the JBL Xtreme 3. It's loud, it's powerful and, unlike lots of JBL wireless speakers, it has Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth.

]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:01:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/jbl-boombox-3-wi-fi-review/ It's been a while since From Software dipped a toe into its extremely long-running Armored Core series - almost a decade, in fact, during which time it's become perhaps the single most revered developer working today.

]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:36:14 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/armored-core-6-fires-of-rubicon-review/ For a few years now, Sony has been pushing the boundaries of what kind of performance you can expect from a small-bodied camera. The full-fat Alpha 7 series in itself was groundbreaking for its portability, and is still home to some of the most handily-sized full-frame cameras available.

]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:00:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/sony-a7cr-review/ Amazon's Echo Auto is a novel device. It's a small gadget that brings Alexa inside your car, giving you complete access to Amazon's ecosystem of Alexa skills and features for under $55. The second-generation model has been streamlined, making it smaller and more manageable inside your car, while not skimping on any features.

]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:30:57 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazon-echo-auto-2022-review/ Robot lawn mowers have been around for a while now, but in that time, they've come along way in terms of what they offer and how easy they are to use. They are most definitely a luxury rather than a necessity - much like their robot vacuum cousins - but once you have one, you won't go back to digging that traditional mower out of the shed.

]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 08:00:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/segway-navimow-h1500e-robot-lawn-mower-review/ Lenovo LOQ is the new home for Lenovo's fairly affordable gaming laptops. Last year, you might have considered a Lenovo Legion 5 or IdeaPad Gaming. This year, it's all about LOQ.

]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:29:16 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/lenovo-loq-15-review/ The Coros heart rate monitor is for people who don't trust the reliability of the heart rate data coming from their sports watch, but also don't like wearing a chest strap-style monitor to more accurately measure effort levels during HIIT classes and runs.

]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:14:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/coros-heart-rate-monitor-review/ The Fujifilm X-S20 got me excited when it launched back in May. On paper, it seems like a more affordable alternative to the excellent X-H2 and X-H2S, with hybrid controls and some high-end features in a compact and portable chassis.

]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2023 14:26:07 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fujifilm-x-s20-review/ It might no longer feel like a matter of pressing urgency, with lockdowns largely in the rearview mirror, but having a remotely decent home office setup is still a challenge that plagues millions of workers.

]]> Sat, 26 Aug 2023 16:00:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/logitech-casa-review/ Driving an electric car, especially in the UK, requires a different mindset compared to pootling around in an ICE model. It also calls for a reasonable degree of forward thinking, with charging being foremost at your list of priorities for getting from A to B. So, what to do if you've got a high performance EV at your disposal, like this, then? It's a beefed up version of the original and rather brilliant standard-issue EV6, with no less than 577bhp on tap when, and if you need it.

]]> Sat, 26 Aug 2023 11:01:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/kia-ev6-gt-review/ HP recently launched a wide range of new gaming laptops, including a number of 'hybrid' models that are designed for both work and play, handling tasks such as schoolwork and content creation, as well as gaming.

]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 20:00:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/hp-omen-16-2023-review/ Soundpeats is a Chinese audio brand that wants to show you don't have to spend big to enjoy good audio on the move. The RunFree are a pair of the brand's air conduction headphones, and therefore firmly aimed at runners, gym lovers and anyone that wants their sound delivered in a way that still keeps them aware of their surroundings.

]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:49:52 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/soundpeats-runfree-review/ HyperX has a wide range of headsets, but the heart of its lineup has always been the Cloud, in its various iterations and versions. Now it's back with the Cloud III, the latest version of this adaptable and comfortable headset.

]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 20:07:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-review/ Whichever way you look at it, the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i is weird. It's a weird laptop. Think it's more of a tablet? It's a weird tablet too.

]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:17:48 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/lenovo-yoga-book-9i-review/ When you think about at-home interactive gym equipment, Peloton is one of the first companies that will likely spring to mind. It's been in the game a while and playing it well too. Until a couple of years ago, there was only a spin bike on offer. And while now there is a treadmill and a rower, there was a company that beat Peloton to the punch when it came to an interactive rower: Hydrow.

]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 22:47:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/hydrow-wave-review/ After years of largely relying on releases from Samsung and Apple for our tablet fix, more and more other manufacturers are getting serious about claiming their share of the market, especially at the more affordable end.

]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:44:38 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/xiaomi-pad-6-review/ "What on Earth is that?" "Oh my..." "That’s insane." These are but a handful of genuine recorded reactions from friends and family entering my office and seeing the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 for the first time.

]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:42:56 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-odyssey-neo-g9-57-review/ Twelve South's AirFly is one of those devices that you may not have heard of, unless you have got on a long-haul flight, tried to connect your Bluetooth headphones or AirPods to the in-flight entertainment system and realised (too late), that it's not possible. Yes that's right, you might be able to WhatsApp from 30,000 feet, but connect your Bluetooth headphones to the entertainment system? Absolutely not.

]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:08:53 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/twelve-south-airfly-pro-review/ Asus can go a little over the top with its ROG brand sometimes, as we discovered with the extravagant twin-screen design of its Zephyrus Duo 16 recently. Unsurprisingly, the 16-inch Zephyrus Duo was big and heavy and suffered from poor battery life - as well as being wildly expensive. Fortunately, the company does also make some more down-to-earth models, such as the Zephyrus G14, which puts aside some of the eye candy and simply focuses on squeezing as much gaming power as possible into a more compact 14-inch laptop.

]]> Mon, 21 Aug 2023 21:34:01 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/asus-zephyrus-g14-2023-review/ The Ninja Pro is the most affordable gaming chair in Boulies current lineup, but it still features the premium materials and construction that the brand is known for. In a broader sense, the Ninja Pro is an upper-mid-range gaming chair, costing significantly more than budget options from brands like GT Omega, but sitting well below the asking price of anything from Secretlab.

]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2023 22:15:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/boulies-ninja-pro-review/ Volkswagen's electrical reinvention started with the ID.3. The first model designed to be purely electric - supplanting the e-Golf that came before it - the VW ID.3 has gone on to be a top seller, in the UK at least. It's called the ID.3 because it's symbolic of the third generation for VW - from the Beetle through the Golf and now the ID.3.

]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2023 07:30:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/vw-id3-2023-review/ The Fitbit Versa 4 is the smartwatch successor to the Versa 3, which launched back in 2020 and is the more affordable route to getting a mix of Fitbit's latest fitness, health and smartwatch features in a watch design.

]]> Sat, 19 Aug 2023 16:01:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitbit-versa-4-review/ You might be familiar with RedMagic as a brand that makes some of the fastest gaming phones on the market, but it's not a brand that comes to mind when you're shopping for a keyboard and mouse.

]]> Sat, 19 Aug 2023 11:28:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/redmagic-gaming-keyboard-and-mouse-review/ For years, Samsung has been right at the top of the smartwatch pile, delivering the most easy-to-recommend smartwatches for Android phone users, thanks to a combination of great features, competitive prices and durable build. The latest series seeks to raise the level, but does it do enough to improve on the last generation, or is it more of the same?

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:07:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-watch6-review/ It's the on-ramp into a season of truly titanic gaming releases, from a new Call of Duty and Assassin's Creed to Spider-Man 2 and Alan Wake 2, but that doesn't mean an indie gem can't gazump its way into the spotlight.

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:00:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/blasphemous-2-review/ The idea of LED TV backlighting that syncs with the action on screen has been around for a long while now. Philips popularised the concept with its Ambilight TVs, and many manufacturers have attempted to offer DIY versions that can work with any TV.

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:52:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/nanoleaf-4d-screen-mirror-lightstrip-review/ Tablets are pretty hard to differentiate from each other - although there are differences you can spot in design and materials, they all look pretty similar from the front, unless there's something radically different.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:03:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/tcl-nxtpaper-11-tablet-review/ The Arlo Pro 5 is the latest home security camera from Arlo and is strangely called the Arlo Pro 5S in the US - but it's the same thing, no matter which region you're in. This boosted model looks a lot like the Arlo Pro 4 - identical in fact - with subtle improvements on the hardware side to make for a better camera experience.

]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 15:56:54 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/arlo-pro-5s-5-review/ FiiO has long made a name for itself in hi-fi circles for its well-priced high-res portable music players - but its wider range of portable audio kit and headphones arguably hasn't yet built up the same legacy, outside of China at least.

]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:29:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fiio-fw3-review/ Larian had been cranking out solid games in the Divinity series for a good few years before its reputation skyrocketed with the release of Divinity 2: Original Sin. It struck gold with its combination of role-playing fun and devilishly organic combat.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 18:00:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/baldurs-gate-3-review/ If you’re going to use a portable speaker for a party or gathering, or you just want something for your home that can be moved around, you might as well go big, right?

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 19:00:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/lg-xboom-360-review/ If you're going to keep things simple, do it right. There isn't actually much wrong with a portable Bluetooth speaker keeping things limited in terms of features, so long as it sounds good.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 09:00:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/house-of-marley-get-together-2-mini-review/ The launch of the Samsung Galaxy Flip in 2020 might be seen by many as the start of the flip phone revolution. It almost was, if it wasn't for the revamped Motorola Razr that surfaced in 2019. Jump to 2023 and there's still a tussle between Motorola - which seems to be finding form again - and Samsung, while companies like Oppo are also nibbling at the edge of the flip pie.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 07:30:40 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-5-review/ The Ultrahuman Ring AIR is a smart ring that's a fitness and general wellbeing tracker all in one, just like the Oura Ring. It also promises to help you make the right choices in your day based on data like heart rate, sleep and how much time you spend on the move.

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:01:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/ultrahuman-ring-air-review/ Not wanting to be left out, Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 lineup received an update alongside the launch of Samsung's flagship folding phone for 2023. Of the new family of devices, the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is the largest and it still has a giant display that's almost comically too big for a tablet. It has the added benefit of being waterproof this year, whether you see that as a particular benefit or not.

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:35:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-ultra-review/ The Pimax 8K X impressed us back in 2020 by offering the highest resolution visuals and widest field of view that we'd ever seen on a VR headset. The problem we encountered with that headset, though, is that it was a lot of faff to set up correctly, requiring Vive base stations and controllers to function, not to mention a beast of a gaming PC. The Pimax Crystal brings the promise of a more streamlined experience, with inside-out tracking, Pimax's own controllers and even a tether-fee standalone mode (like the Quest 2) - but that's something yet to be implemented.

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 09:47:03 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pimax-crystal-review/ If you've been waiting for a compact e-reader or tablet with a full-color E Ink display, your wait is over. The new Onyx Boox Tab Mini C is a device that runs Android-based apps and benefits from a colour, 7.8-inch touchscreen display for when black and white E Ink just isn't cutting it.

]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 09:00:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/onyx-boox-tab-mini-c-review/ Sony's smartphone efforts over the past few years have been relatively predictable. It's not one to launch a multitude of phones at varying prices. You get one big flagship (Xperia 1), a small flagship (Xperia 5) and one cheaper alternative (Xperia 10).

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 09:00:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/sony-xperia-1-v-review/ The DualSense Edge might have taken its place as the default choice for a pro controller on PlayStation 5, but that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of other options offering slightly different features.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 11:01:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/razer-wolverine-v2-pro-review/ While the US has known for years about TCL's knack for delivering good quality TVs at eye-catchingly low prices, the brand's habit of selling TVs in the UK with completely different and invariably worse specs has left Brits feeling a bit short-changed. Especially since TCL started delivering in other parts of the world on its leadership with Mini LED TV technology.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 11:01:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/tcl-c845k-review/ Recently, gimbals designed for mirrorless cameras have been getting smaller and smaller, to the point where they're about the same size as smartphone gimbals like the Zhiyun Smooth 5S.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 09:00:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/hohem-isteady-mt2-review/ If you're in the market for a projector, you've got more choice than ever these days. Beyond the usual, more traditional options, a plethora of 'smart' options have also entered the picture.

]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 09:01:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/emotn-n1-review/ DJI is back with a new action camera, and it looks identical to the one that came before it. It's not just looks either, the Osmo Action 4 shoots at the same resolutions and frame rates as the Osmo Action 3, and it initially had me wondering if anything had changed at all.

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:00:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/dji-osmo-action-4-review/ When I took a look at a different Zenbook, the Asus Zenbook 14 Pro OLED, I found it brought together an attractive slimline design, with a striking OLED display and high-end graphics performance for creative users. That power came at a cost though - not to mention a price - and if you’re not a professional designer, then the Zenbook 15 OLED, might be a better buy instead.

]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 09:00:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/asus-zenbook-15-oled-2023-review/ There were several announcements at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference in June, and they didn't just arrive in the form of software. In fact, software took a backseat this year, with new hardware releases stealing the show. I've experienced Apple's take on a mixed reality headset in the Vision Pro (it's great by the way), and I've also had my Pocket-lint paws on the new larger MacBook Air, which is excellent.

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 21:30:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-mac-studio-m2-max-ultra-review/ Honda has been pretty busy of late, what with the hybrid Z-RV and a revised HR-V arriving at basically the same time as this, the Honda e-Ny1 - the brand's new sub-compact SUV. It's also the Japanese carmaker's second full-on electric model, alongside the much-loved but seldom-purchased Honda e. That car was and is great for smaller runs, but the battery's too small and the price too high for it to make sense to a lot of people.

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 07:00:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/honda-e-ny1-review/ Whether you're an audiophile or you don't know your aux from your Atmos, the chances are you've heard of Bose. The American tech giant is one of the biggest audio companies in the world, and is a brand that people instinctively trust to deliver good products with decent sound quality. The good news? Generally speaking, that's not far wrong.

]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 22:06:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/bose-smart-soundbar-600-review/ Gaming earbuds remain a relatively niche part of two markets - a Venn Diagram between those looking for a gaming headset and those looking for some new true wireless earbuds.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 14:08:56 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/razer-hammerhead-pro-hyperspeed-review/ When instant cameras hit their major boom a few years ago it looked like they might never stop growing in popularity, and while that phase now seems to have ended, there still seems to be demand for newer, slimmer models.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:00:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fujifilm-instax-sq40-review/ Over the past few years, Samsung has enjoyed having the folding phone segment pretty much to itself. While there were rumours of others entering the fray, much of that was just gossip or prototyping, but in 2023 things are starting to change.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:08:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-5-review/ Samsung's summer unpacked event may have been billed as the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5's launch event, but Samsung - predictably - also used it to show off some other products. Among them was a series of new smartwatches: the Galaxy Watch 6 family.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:01:08 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-watch-6-review/ Samsung has unveiled its latest family of Galaxy Watch models, expanding its range to include four new models: Galaxy Watch 6 (in two sizes) and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic (in two sizes). There's no new Pro model, and the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic isn't a 'Pro' replacement. Rather, this is being billed as a Galaxy Watch 6 with a classical watch design and is more a replacement for the two-year-old Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. So what's new, what's the same, and what should you be excited about? I've been hands-on with the latest models to find out.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:00:53 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-watch-6-classic-review/ Android tablets are enjoying something of a renaissance. That certainly seems to be the case if you look at the increased range of options that have appeared on the market over the past 12 months. It's a reaction to the events of 2020 and 2021, where there was greater demand for such devices, as people suddenly found themselves stuck and home and wanting more screens.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:00:45 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-review/ Samsung isn't one to shy away from blowing its own trumpet, so when the company goes to the effort of making this huge 14.6-inch tablet IP68 rated, it's going to talk about it. That's right, this is - according to Samsung - the first premium tablet to get this rating.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:00:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-ultra-hands-on/ The successor to the popular DJI Air 2S has finally landed, and it's taken a leaf out of the Mavic 3 playbook, doubling up the cameras for some extra shooting versatility.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:01:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/dji-air-3-review/ How do you follow a pair of headphones so successful they become the default recommendation in their product category, even two years on from launch? That has been the job for the Sony team when developing the WF-1000XM5, the fifth generation of its ridiculously popular flagship true wireless buds.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:01:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/sony-wf-1000xm5-review/ Shokz is a name that's been entirely synonymous with bone conduction headphones, the perfect companion for outdoor exercise if you're rightly worried about safety and awareness.

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 15:30:13 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/shokz-openfit-review/ The Dell XPS 17 belongs to one of the families that helped to define what a modern Windows laptop looks like. It's all about executive style, and has been one of the few Windows series that has managed to lure some punters away from MacBooks.

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:31:04 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/dell-xps-17-2023-review/ I have far too many backpacks. I tend to find one I like, use it for a bit, get bored and then move on to another one. But for the last few months, I seem to have found a backpack I'm ready to settle down with. It's the HyperPack Pro from Hyper.

]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:18:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/hyperpack-pro-review/ While Beats as a brand has diversified its line up significantly over the years, to anyone who has followed the brand from the beginning, the Beats over-ears will always feel like the head of the family - the design that started it all and single-handedly changed the headphone landscape as we know it.

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:01:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/beats-studio-pro-review/ Pikmin is one of those odd little series that I can't really imagine thriving in the same way outside of Nintendo's unique ecosystem - one that has earned a fourth entry despite never really breaking out of the cult bracket.

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:01:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pikmin-4-review/ Sony has long been pushing the boundaries of what you can expect from compact mirrorless cameras. Whether they have interchangeable lenses or not, the sheer technical capabilities on offer are staggering, particularly when it comes to real-time focus and subject recognition.

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