https://www.pocket-lint.com Welcome to Pocket-lint, for the latest product reviews, including news on gadgets, digital cameras, home cinema, audio, cars and mobile phones. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:29:25 GMT en-US hourly 60 If you didn't get a chance to snag the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic over Black Friday or Cyber Monday, fear not, because the smartwatch is on sale again.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:29:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-watch-6-class-deal/ Garmin is arguably the premier name in fitness tracking, a brand that's built up a dedicated following thanks to reliable metrics and sensible devices that put useability over bells and whistles. Part of what makes Garmin devices so impressive is the company's software, with great ways to understand what your stats actually mean. Foremost among these is Body Battery, a score designed to tell you how much you have in the tank before a workout. Here's how it works.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 22:12:07 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/garmin-body-battery-explained/ Smart lighting is one of the easiest ways to add smart tech to your home. Unscrew your light bulb, add a smart light bulb in its place, and your home just got a little smarter. The ability to use an app to turn the light on and off, change the brightness, or even change the color all from the comfort of your armchair is appealing, but there is so much more that you can do with the right smart bulbs.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:01:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-smart-bulb/ The Apple Watch is packed with features, and the latest models of the Apple Watch can do everything from counting your steps and tracking your heart rate to tracking your sleep or measuring your blood oxygen levels.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:30:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-find-iphone-with-apple-watch/ It may only be a few months old, but the gorgeous, efficient Google Pixel Watch 2 is already cause for celebration, earning a nearly perfect Pocket-lint review score and $50 discount this holiday season.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 15:10:59 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pixel-watch-2-first-deal/ At an event in Austin, Texas, Tesla took the wraps off the long-awaited Cybertruck, marking a major chapter in the world of electric vehicles. Led by CEO Elon Musk, the unveiling brought to life a vehicle that has been the subject of much talk and excitement for at least four years.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 06:33:50 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/tesla-cybertruck-price-availability-how-to-buy/ Hiking is one of my favorite outdoor activities. It gets you closer to nature and away from people. You also might find yourself encountering some really cool stuff that you wouldn't see in the big city or monotonous suburb. For such occurrences, a good action camera can capture it, so you can show it to everyone back home. Action cameras usually include better image stabilization and more outdoorsy features, like IP certification, than regular cameras, so they can survive the rigors of a tough march.

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:10:47 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-action-camera-for-hiking/ Finding the right Apple Watch strap to pair with your smartwatch is no easy task, but you're in the right place if you're looking to add to your collection. We've tested drawer-fulls of Apple Watch bands since the device was first released, and understand how important it is to have a few go-to options for different social occasions. Regardless of whether you've got the newest Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch SE or an earlier model, all bands designed for the smartwatch should fit across every generation.

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:45:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-apple-watch-bands/ Alarm clocks have come a long way from the days of simple time and ringer devices, with the latest models offering advanced features to get you into a soothing bedtime routine and improve your quality of sleep. The best smart alarm clocks have built-in displays with app control and access to voice assistants like Alexa. Advanced models have lighting to mimic sunrise and sunset and AI assistants to tell personalized bedtime stories to ease you into bed.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:00:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-smart-alarm-clock/ Action cameras are an awesome invention, rugged enough to tackle the elements but small enough to slide into your pocket, with the ability to capture some extremely high-quality video. Whether you're snowboarding, surfing, skydiving, or just taking a little hike on a drizzly winter day, an action camera is a great choice to capture those moments.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:00:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-action-cameras/ Apple was pretty late to the sleep tracking party compared to competitors. While it was possible to get some sleep data through third party apps on the Apple Watch, native support for sleep tracking only arrived in 2020 and that only included basic sleep tracking, with no sleep stages offered. It wasn't until the launch of watchOS 9 in 2022 that sleep stages arrived and sleep tracking on Apple Watch became more useful and more in line with what is offered by the likes of Fitbit and Garmin on their devices.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:58:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-track-your-sleep-with-apple-watch/ It's crazy how much Amazon's Echo devices have evolved. Up until about a year ago, I still had one of the original cylindrical Echos in my kitchen, taking up a ton of shelf space with its chunky form factor. Replacing it with a modern Echo was a revelation. The Echo Pop packs all the same features as that device did with better audio in a tiny fraction of the space, and right now it's on sale for the lowest price we've seen in months.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 02:15:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/echo-pop-cyber-monday-deal/ As Cyber Monday is closing in on its last hours, we're still seeing some amazing deals on electronics, including fitness trackers of all kinds. As we're all thinking of all those New Year's resolutions and planning ahead on how best to tackle them, devices to help keep us motivated and tracking our activity levels are the perfect addition. Whether you have a bit more cash for the likes of Apple or Garmin, or you want something more affordable, we found tons of options.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 01:05:39 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-black-friday-fitness-tracker-deals/ Garmin, a top player in the smartwatch space, rolled out some great Black Friday price drops that are still seeing some awesome Cyber Monday discounts.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 23:32:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-black-friday-garmin-deals/ After all the anticipation, Black Friday has come and gone and Cyber Monday savings aren't far behind, so save on the best smart home tech while you can at popular retailers including Best Buy, Walmart and Amazon.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 23:24:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-black-friday-smart-home-deals/ When the Apple Watch was first revealed toward the end of 2014, it was marketed as a fashion accessory more than anything else. It still had many of the core features we see on it today - like the Rings - but while its design has remained similar over the years, it's now significantly more than a fashion accessory. It's a smartwatch packed to the brim with health sensors and a brilliant fitness and information companion. And all the recent models are on sale for Cyber Monday, so save while you can.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 22:50:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-black-friday-apple-watch-deals/ When it comes to wearable technology, it's always been about watches and wristbands. Oura, though, has been on a roll with rings. They don't come with distracting screens and, with the right fit, are practically guaranteed accurate biometric readings. As more competitors are jumping in, it seems Samsung wants its own slice of the circle. Here's what we know so far about what the company might call the Galaxy Ring.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 22:00:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-ring-release-date-release-date-specs-features-price-rumours/ Here at Pocket-lint, we test all the top cameras, from affordable beginner-friendly options to full-on professional workhorses with every feature under the sun.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 21:58:38 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-black-friday-camera-deals/ One of the biggest categories to find Cyber Monday deals right now is robot vacuums. All the major manufacturers are offering some pretty significant price breaks on automated floor cleaners, and right now you can save hundreds of dollars on Roborock, iRobot and more. We've pulled out three of the best deals out there, offering powerful suction, self-emptying capability, AI navigation and more.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 21:00:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/3-top-cyber-monday-robot-vacuum-deals-you-dont-want-to-miss/ The Amazon Echo got off to a flying start when it launched, quickly establishing itself as one of the hottest smart home devices, assisted by the smaller Echo Dot, a capable sidekick that brings its connected skills in a smaller package. Amazon hasn't slowed, expanding its range of speakers and smart displays - as well as the functions they offer.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:00:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-multiple-amazon-echo-and-dots-setting-up-and-using-multiple-alexa-devices/ The deals across the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales period have been excellent this year, especially on Apple products. Some of the lowest prices we have ever seen on the latest products from the Cupertino company have been available for the last couple of days. Still, with Cyber Monday now here and the deals expected to end in a matter of hours, it's your last chance to grab some of these discounts. The latest flagship Apple Watch model is one of the deals expected to end once Cyber Monday is over, and with a current discount of $60, it's one you don't want to miss.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:15:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-watch-ultra-2-cyber-monday-deal/ Ring has introduced numerous versions of its popular and convenient battery-powered Video Doorbell over the years, but more recently, it has simplified its line-up by phasing out older models and focusing your choice down to two.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:31:13 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/ring-battery-video-doorbell-plus-vs-video-doorbell-2nd-gen/ Do you have a friend, loved one or family member that mysteriously goes missing on Christmas day, only to reappear a few hours later looking all flushed and sweaty? While you were busy gorging on chocolate and eating Baked Alaska for breakfast, your fitness-loving Secret Santa has been pounding the pavement, sitting atop the static bike, or pumping iron in the basement. You adore them, but hate them in equal measure.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:35:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-fitness-gift/ The Coros Pace 3 is aimed at anyone looking for a watch that can track a multitude of sports and do it for a lot less money than similar watches from Garmin and Polar.

]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2023 20:59:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/coros-pace-3-review/ Black Friday week has wrapped up, and now we're in the Cyber Monday storm. If a Garmin smartwatch is on your radar, here's everything you need to know about previous deals on Garmin smartwatches during the biggest shopping holiday of the year.

]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2023 20:00:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/should-you-buy-a-garmin-watch-on-black-friday/ When it comes to smart displays, Amazon's Echo Show 5 is one of the most popular choices available. With Alexa baked-in, the third-generation Echo Show 5 also sports a convenient 5-inch display upon which you can not only view the time, date, and weather forecast but also watch your favorite content from Prime Video and listen to music and podcasts from the likes of Spotify and Apple Music. If audiobooks are your jam, then you'll be happy to learn that Audible is also supported, and you can even check who is at the front door, turn the lights on, and put the fan on via voice command. If you've been waiting for the perfect moment to jump on the smart home bandwagon it's time to jump off the fence because you can now save an incredible 56 per cent off the regular Echo Show 5 price.

]]> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 16:00:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazons-latest-echo-show-5-drops-to-an-all-time-low-price-ahead-of-black-friday/ The Echo Dot is one of Amazon's most popular devices and it's easy to see why. The cute little speaker gives you all the skills of Alexa, while being compact enough and affordable enough to place in just about any room of the house.

]]> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 15:00:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazon-echo-dot-5-gen-vs-echo-dot-4-gen/ Believe it or not, Amazon’s Alexa devices have been around for almost 10 years. Since then, the voice assistant has come on leaps and bounds since then and Amazon has made some of the best smart speakers in the world.

]]> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 12:00:35 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/echo-show-8-3rd-generation-vs-echo-show-8-2nd-generation/ Smart lights seem like a novelty until you have the chance to use them. Being able to simply and seamlessly dim any bulb in your house, changing the warmth and color along with activating them remotely is both fun and useful. Right now, the best smart lighting kit on the market is on sale for a limited time.

]]> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 00:45:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/philips-hue-smart-light-starter-kit-deal/ The brand-new Echo Show 8 was only announced in September, so I'm surprised to find it already has a discount for Black Friday. There is 30 per cent off, which takes $45 from the price, making this a deal you don't want to miss out on.

]]> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 00:09:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazon-echo-show-8-already-on-sale-for-black-friday/ These two Fujifilm APS-C bodies share the same sensor at their core, so you'd think that they'd be pretty similar cameras.

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:00:02 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fujifilm-x-t5-vs-fujifilm-x-h2-which-is-right-for-you/ A lot of brands have smart home tech on sale for Black Friday, including Phillips Hue's less pricey competitor, Govee. The company has a metric ton of products on sale, but the Govee M1 RGBIC light strip is arguably the most exciting among them. The light strip costs $100 if you pay retail. Govee has it on sale for $70 as of this writing, which is a nice discount for an incredibly versatile light strip.

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 21:44:04 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/govees-top-rated-light-strip-is-off-at-a-30-discount-this-black-friday/ Amazon's Alexa-equipped smart speakers have gone through multiple iterations, from a tall cylinder to the new spherical models. Along the way, they realized that the talking devices were irresistible to children, so they produced a line of Echo speakers just for them. During Amazon's Black Friday sale, you can snag a 5th generation Echo Dot Kids for just $28.

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:12:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/kids-echo-dot-half-off-for-black-friday/ The GoPro Hero 11 Black is a great deal at the moment, It has had a dramatic reduction since its predecessor arrived, and since the changes are relatively minor this year, you essentially get GoPro's flagship camera at a fraction of the cost.

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:52:09 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/black-friday-gopro-creator-edition-deal/ Aqara's Smart Video Doorbell G4, on paper at least, appears to do everything you'd want a video doorbell to do. It can connect to multiple smart home platforms, including Apple's HomeKit, or be used on its own through Aqara's app - if you prefer. It captures video at 1080p, has a wide field of view, and is designed well - if a little bit bulky.

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:00:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/aqara-smart-video-doorbell-g4-review/ The latest version of watchOS sees some of the biggest changes we've seen in any version of watchOS for many years. You can run watchOS 10 on older models of Apple Watch as far back as the Apple Watch Series 4, so unless you're rocking a really old Apple Watch, you'll be able to make the upgrade. A lot has been added to watchOS 10, including a brand-new Smart Stack of widgets, new mental health features, and even a whole new gesture if you have an Apple Watch Series 9 or Apple Watch Ultra 2.

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:00:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/3-watchos-10-disasters-and-one-thats-being-fixed/ The Volvo EX30 is part of a new wave of electric cars, aiming to drag prices down without too many compromises. The aim is to deliver more affordability and make Volvo more accessible, which might also attract people to the brand. The Swedish company is best known for its chunky wagons and big SUVs - the XC90 being the flagship of the old guard. With a more compact SUV, Volvo is aiming squarely at younger buyers, those wanting the benefits of the brand - all that safety technology - and an affordable electric car.

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:59:43 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/volvo-ex30-review-2/ If you're anything like us, you've likely spent a lot more time on video calls, online meetings and streaming in the past few years than ever before.

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 21:00:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-your-dslr-camera-as-a-webcam/ Insta360 started out making 360 cameras, as its name might suggest, before branching out into modular cameras like the Insta360 One RS, micro cameras like the Go 3, and even a smartphone gimbal, the Insta360 Flow.

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:30:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/insta360-ace-pro-review/ Insta360 made a name for itself by creating some of the most unique and innovative cameras available today. However, while most of its cameras are action-oriented, it has never released a typical action camera, instead focusing on 360 cameras, micro cameras and modular designs.

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:30:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/insta360-ace-pro-vs-gopro-hero-12-black/ There are several smartwatch models within the Apple Watch portfolio, with three main models on offer, each catering to a different buyer. We've compared the Watch Series 9 and the Watch SE in a separate feature, but here we are taking a closer look at how the Watch Series 9 compares to the top-of-the-range Watch Ultra 2.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:00:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-watch-series-9-vs-watch-ultra-2-differences-compared/ Ever since Google acquired Fitbit, the company has been super-charging their already extremely capable wearables. Not only do Fitbits have some of the best activity tracking in the industry, but they're now tied into Google's larger ecosystem, which makes for an even more seamless and smart tracking experience. Case in point: the just-released Fitbit Charge 6, and the device blurs the line between standard fitness tracker and smartwatch like never before.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 18:49:59 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitbit-charge-6-black-friday-deal/ The Amazon Echo Show adds a screen to the Alexa experience, providing a slightly different experience to the popular Alexa speakers that Amazon has offered for a number of years. There's an advantage in having a screen: it adds a visual dimension to Alexa, allowing touch controls while also allowing video playback to expand the entertainment options.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:01:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-amazon-echo-show/ The Garmin Forerunner 265s is the smaller version of the Forerunner 265, Garmin's mid-range multisports watch that sits just below the Forerunner 965.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 13:12:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/garmin-forerunner-265s-review/ From footballers mid-goal to dueling mountain goats mid-ram, action photography has a special power that captivates the viewer instantly. But not just any camera gear can achieve it. You'll need a speedy lens to keep up with the action.

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 14:30:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-camera-lenses-for-taking-action-shots/ I use an iPhone as my main phone and I adore it, but it doesn't bring everything to the table on its own. Sure, it does most things, but there are a number of accessories that are always in my backpack, wherever I go, helping my iPhone do everything I need it to do and plenty more.

]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2023 17:57:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-iphone-accessories/ It seems there's an almost limitless supply of smart and connected gadgets that aim to make household tasks easier or more efficient. The kitchen is certainly no exception and today's consumers will find all manner of smart devices and kitchen tech to reduce the complications of cooking. Perhaps no device is as ubiquitous in the kitchens of aspiring home chefs as an instant-read thermometer.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:46:55 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-smart-meat-thermometer/ Digital photo frames aren't quite the rage anymore - after all, smart displays are here to stay, and offer all the same benefits plus about a million other features that you can use.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 08:30:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-turn-your-amazon-echo-show-into-a-digital-photo-frame/ Whether you're looking for one of the best smartwatches to track your fitness or just seeking a way to navigate the great outdoors, a smartwatch can literally be a life-saving tool while you’re hiking or camping. One of our favorite brands, Garmin, can provide you with this life-saving technology right from your wrist. And, while Garmin is known for its high price tags, right now, you can spend less than you would on the Apple Watch Ultra and score the Garmin Epix Gen 2 for only $600. Currently, you can save $300 on this luxury smartwatch.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/garmin-epix-gen-2-black-friday-deal/ Smart home technology can make your life a lot easier, but it can also be incredibly frustrating, too. That's because different manufacturers of smart home tech aren't designed to play nice. You might use one app for your smart lights, and another for smart plugs, and a third for smart locks. You're soon lost in a mess of apps and your home feels far from smart.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:31:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-apple-homekit-device/ Fitbit's latest fitness tracker, the Charge 6, continues to blur the lines between a dedicated fitness tracker and a smartwatch as Google continues to integrate its services into Fitbit's products.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:23:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitbit-charge-6-review/ Samsung's portfolio of smart devices expands each year, offering updates and new features on previous models. That - of course - includes smartwatches and the much-loved Galaxy Watch lineup. For 2023, the company launched the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, bolstering its portfolio with two more highly capable devices, both in two sizes, with a slew of advanced fitness tracking abilities.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:30:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-samsung-watch/ We were psyched when Apple announced the Apple Watch Ultra 2. The original high-end smartwatch is a brilliant piece of kit, combining all the cool features of the base model with dual-band GPS, depth sensors, waterproofing, and more. The second iteration improves on just about every aspect, incorporating new features for outdoor pursuits. This titanium-shelled timepiece is already pretty durable, with an IPX6 dust resistance rating, MIL-STD 810H temperature, and EN13319 depth certification. It's not easy to break. But if you want to add another layer of protection, consider investing in a case. Here are some excellent Apple Watch Ultra 2 watchbands.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 21:00:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-apple-watch-ultra-2-case/ The Apple Watch Series 9 is the best choice for anyone looking to pick up a new Apple Watch that isn't intensely outdoorsy like the Watch Ultra 2. There are a lot of benefits to the Apple Watch Series 9, including excellent performance, two size options that you can choose from based on wrist size, and more. While the latest Apple Watch is a perfectly durable device, it's never a bad idea to put a case on it.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 19:00:56 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-apple-watch-series-9-case/ Gaining popularity in recent years, the Instant Pot has served as a versatile, time-saving appliance for home cooks in a time crunch. If you're used to cooking the good old-fashioned way with a ton of pots, pans and oven mitts, then the new technology of an Instant Pot can seem daunting. Thankfully, you don't have to be a Gordon Ramsay, Emeril, or have a PhD in culinary physics to operate an Instant Pot.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:07:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-instant-pot/ The world of the Casio G-Shock is far from one filled with big, black watches these days. The G-Shock line of rugged wearables is a more colorful place than ever before thanks in part to a growing collection of collaborations with other companies that bring special editions to the lineup. The latest of those is a collaboration with the Charles Darwin Foundation, and the result is three new watches.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:36:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/casio-g-shocks-latest-collab-brings-us-the-charles-darwin-collection/ From keeping track of your runs to paying for coffee and groceries, Garmin has a variety of wearables to help you stay in tune with your body and have a long-lasting battery. While the watches focus on durability and sports, they also just make a great tool for movement motivation and even GPS tracking. With the holidays around the corner and sales on the rise, right now is a great time to pick up these usually expensive timepieces at a major discount.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:30:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-garmin-deals/ It's fair to say that the OnePlus Watch left people a little underwhelmed. The price was appealing, and the watch looked pretty sleek, but the product felt unfinished, and many of the features, such as an always-on mode, weren't available at launch. It felt like a bit of a missed opportunity, with the OnePlus Watch rushed out before it was truly ready.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 09:30:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/oneplus-watch-2-photos-leaks-and-everything-you-need-to-know/ Opal's latest webcam isn't meant to be used with an external monitor or even a desktop computer setup. Instead, the $175 Tadpole webcam, the company's second hardware product, is specifically designed to clip onto the lid of your laptop, replacing its mediocre at best built-in webcam.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:00:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/opal-tadpole-hands-on-an-adorable-webcam-designed-specifically-for-your-laptop/ Some smart tech feels like it's been designed to solve a problem that doesn't really exist. A smart fridge that can tell you when you're out of milk may be technologically very clever, but it's not much more convenient than opening your fridge and taking a quick look at your milk.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:30:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/ultion-nuki-plus-smart-lock-review/ Google's Wear OS is one of the most widely used smartwatch operating systems.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:01:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-google-wear-os-smartwatch/ You almost certainly know the places in your home where your Wi-Fi is patchy. Do you suffer from terrible buffering when trying to stream Netflix in the bathroom, or have a weak signal in the kitchen? Mesh networks can help, but they can also be expensive. A Wi-Fi extender may be all you need to fix your patchy Wi-Fi.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:01:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-wifi-extender/ It's hard to believe just how long Amazon's smart speakers have been around, but we've not got to the point where if you don't own an Amazon Echo, you probably know someone who does. Despite the age of Amazon's speaker range, there's still plenty worth discovering if you have the time to do it. In fact, you might be surprised to learn how much it can really do: it's loaded with features and hidden settings.

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 23:30:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazon-echo-tips-and-tricks-the-ultimate-guide-to-alexa/ Full-frame mirrorless cameras have dominated the market in recent years, but that doesn't mean that they're without their drawbacks. To accommodate those giant sensors, for example, full-frame cameras are still fairly bulky, and their lenses are downright massive. Micro four thirds cameras, on the other hand, are as compact as can be. Micro four thirds (MFT) camera sensors are about a quarter the size of their full-frame cousins. As a result, they're lightweight, compact, and compatible with equally small lenses.

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 22:30:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-micro-four-thirds-camera/ It's a great time to buy a smartwatch. The category has matured past early experiments and now there are high-quality wearable devices for just about every customer. One of the most unexpectedly successful brands in the space is Garmin, which pivoted ably out of the pure GPS market to add their best-in-class location technology to a wide selection of smartwatches, from rugged outdoor models to elegant and stylish fashion devices. Right now, one of our favorite Garmin watches is on sale for $200 off the retail price - the Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar.

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:05:07 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/garmin-fenix-7x-solar-deal/ Ring is a household name when it comes to home security, and with good reason - the products are reliable, top quality, and accessible. Offering smart doorbells, security cameras, and powerful monitoring systems, Ring has gained the trust of millions of customers. Our team at Pocket-lint is experienced with reviewing most Ring products and many smart home security devices.

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 19:40:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-ring-deals/ The 20th annual Pocket-lint Awards, sponsored by new EE, celebrated the best devices and products across a number of categories on 9 November 2023. Categories ranged from smartphones to cameras, each with six nominations, all of which we've reviewed at some point during the last 12 months. The Best Smartwatch category is all about rewarding the best wrist-worn gadgets with the best all-round performance and collection of fitness and lifestyle features.

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 06:00:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pocket-lint-awards-2023-smartwatch-of-the-year/ Every year, we test a wide range of impressive smart home gadgets, from smart displays to intelligent vacuum cleaners, and now the time has come to celebrate the very best of recent times.

]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2023 18:31:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pocket-lint-awards-smart-home-device-2023/ Garmin is an old-hand in the smartwatch game, with a range of watches that cover everyone from people looking for a stylish step-tracker to pro athletes tracking their next triathlon. Because of that, Garmin watches can range wildly in price and features, in some cases easily undercutting competition like the Apple Series 9, and in others, costing a few hundred more than the Apple Watch Ultra 2.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 23:26:55 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/garmin-holiday-sale-get-200-off-a-fenix-7-pro-before-black-friday/ The Echo Dot has been one of Amazon's most popular smart speakers. It's easy to see why, too, it's one of the most affordable and compact options in the Alexa smart speaker lineup.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 21:01:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazon-echo-pop-vs-echo-dot-specs-features-compared/ If you're looking to pick up an Echo Show smart display from Amazon, you've got multiple to pick from, and there's also more than one version of each, due to older generations that you can still buy.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:10:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazon-echo-show-5-3rd-gen-vs-2nd-gen/ As the saying goes, the best camera is the one that's with you, and for most of us, that's the camera built into our smartphone.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:00:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/gopro-camera-or-smartphone-pablo-lema-interview/ Smartwatch sales have exploded over the past few years thanks to the Apple Watch. But for some people, the idea of having an all-singing, all-dancing gadget on their wrist pinging at them all day, acting like a mini smartphone on the wrist, is their idea of a living nightmare.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:33:11 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/withings-scanwatch-2-review/ Pocket-lint has been around for two decades and our Awards that celebrate the best tech within a range of categories aren't too far behind that milestone either. There were 21 categories for the Pocket-lint Awards 2023, sponsored by new EE, ranging from smartphones and smartwatches to headphones and laptops. Each category had six nominations within it, which were decided by the Pocket-lint team as the best six products we had reviewed in full within that category over the last year.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:12:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pocket-lint-awards-fitness-tech-2023/ Getting to know as much as possible about how your body works and functions is extremely important to keep a hand on your health. With how fast life is nowadays, keeping track of your vitals is the least you can do to keep yourself healthy and happy.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:00:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-vo2-max-and-how-can-you-measure-it/ The Pocket-lint Awards 2023, sponsored by a new EE, celebrates the best devices and products across 21 categories from smartphones to cameras. The winners were announced on 9 November, crowning the Car of the Year 2023.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 10:00:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pocket-lint-awards-nominees-best-car-2023/ Here at Pocket-lint, we test all the top cameras throughout the year, whether they're professional mirrorless bodies or tiny action cameras. Now, as the year draws to a close, we're celebrating the very best cameras of 2023.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 08:00:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pocket-lint-awards-2023-camera-of-the-year/ Nowadays, there are few more trendy things regarding home furnishing than the idea of a smart home. Be it speakers, vacuums, fridges, or any other appliances - if they can work with your voice assistant, they are THE thing to buy.

]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 20:01:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-google-home-help-me-script/ If you're looking to add a layer of security to the outside of your home, installing a solar motion light - or several - can be a great way to achieve some peace of mind.

]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:30:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-solar-motion-lights/ Until recently, teleprompters were extremely expensive instruments that you'd only find among professional productions, like live news broadcasts and presidential addresses. But thanks to today's nifty smartphone screens, you can get a quality teleprompter for relatively cheap. All you have to do is attach it to your tripod, secure your phone to the tray, and start scrolling your script.

]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:15:43 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-teleprompter/ I spent the last week of October in Fiji, participating in the 2023 GoPro Creator Summit. GoPro hosts the annual summit in a different exotic location, inviting dozens of content creators and athletes to trek the globe, and then capture their activities on GoPro's latest camera.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:01:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-watch-ultra-2-perfect-travel-smartwatch/ Whether you're a professional photographer or a total beginner, there's some gear that you simply can't do without. A camera is the obvious barrier to entry, but the list of essentials grows with less obvious things, like a tripod, an SD card, and a quality lens. The pros know just how expensive gearing up gets, so start with the necessities.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:32:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-photography-gear/ You can never be too careful when driving - especially with crazy holiday travel and traffic coming up- and the last thing you want is to back into something or someone and be stuck with injuries or expensive bills. Dash cams, however, provide an extra layer of caution and protection.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:16:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-dash-cam-deals/ Sony has just unveiled its latest high-end mirrorless camera, the Alpha 9 III, and there's plenty to get excited about. The camera packs a 24.6-megapixel sensor and is capable of shooting up to 120 full-quality RAW photos per second with no blackout and full autofocus, and has a blistering-fast maximum shutter speed of 1/80,000.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:28:05 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-global-shutter-sony-a9-iii/ In 2022, Samsung lifted the lid on the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro, launching them alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4. The Galaxy Watch 5 replaced Galaxy Watch 4, while the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro was a new model altogether focusing on outdoor sports and battery life. Now that they've been replaced by the newer Galaxy Watch 6 models, the Watch 5 series - comprised of the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro - makes a lot of sense. They're older now, so they're cheaper, and still offer a great experience for the money.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:31:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-watch-5-vs-watch-5-pro-differences-compared/ Straying from Apple or Google's "one-size-fits-all" aesthetic Garmin recognizes that a wristwatch not only a tracking tool, but a personal accessory. So the company makes watches for different people - rugged models for outdoor adventurer, lightweight wrist wearables for marathon runners, and even stylish jewelry-like pieces. Case in point: the Garmin Lily, a lovely watch that is on sale for 25 per cent off right now at Amazon.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:27:54 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/garmin-lily-deal/ Smartwatches, while a simple wrist wearable, are powerful tools that deliver vast health and fitness insight along with delivering cool features like contactless pay, hands-free phone integration, and tracking the time, of course. When trying to figure out which is the best smartwatch for your needs, however, there are almost too many things to consider -especially for those new to the area, placing a wearable on the wrist and unlocking a new way to access notifications, apps, and fitness tracking can feel a little daunting. Luckily, there are a ton of great options to explore in the smartwatch field, whether your preference is with Apple, Samsung, Fitbit, Garmin or a lesser known, but just as capable, wrist wearable.

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 22:01:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-smartwatch/ Some smart home devices can make you wonder how you ever lived without them. Watching a robot vacuum cleaner tidying your house for you is truly like living in the future and may give you the urge to make more of your home a little smarter.

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:01:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-smart-plug/ It was on November 6th, 2014 when Amazon was announcing its very first Echo device and, alongside it, Alexa, the virtual assistant that has become a constant presence for millions of people. Alexa has evolved quite a bit over the past nine years, and it has a lot more left to grow, but even in its current state it's more than useful. Whether you want to know the weather, the time, get told a joke, play music, turn on the TV and switch to HGTV, look up information online without touching a keyboard, and so on, Alexa is there for you.

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:49:40 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/alexa-anniversary-sale/ As an individual with a garage that is creaking under the weight of leaky, often broken Japanese motorcycles from the 1970s, I'm probably the last person the BMW CE 04 is marketed at. Call me old-fashioned, but I love the sound of an inline-four engine and actively seek out the smell of two-strokes just so I can have a good sniff.

]]> Sat, 04 Nov 2023 16:00:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-bmw-ce-04-got-me-excited-about-electric-bikes/ Govee made a name for itself as a cheaper, but still highly impressive, alternative to brands like Nanoleaf and Philips Hue. It's a formula that's been working well, as many consumers, myself included, have begun to realise that you can get a great experience from Govee, and often even more impressive effects, without forking over so much cash.

]]> Sat, 04 Nov 2023 13:04:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/govee-hexagon-light-panels-ultra-review/ A smartwatch is not for everyone. Besides the growing size of smartwatch screens, which naturally aren't going to fit on every wrist, not everyone wants or needs another distracting screen attached to their body just because they're curious about their heart health. Therefore, fitness rings make a great alternative.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 20:51:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-fitness-ring/ The holidays are here, and whether you're traveling for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a family visit in between, now is the perfect time to invest in a home security system. After all, when you're away, it can be a prime time for burglars to strike. You don’t have to spend hundreds to set up a system to protect your home, either. Right now, you can save $320 on the Arlo 4 Spotlight camera home security system. Originally $600, you can get the entire system for only $280 as a part of Best Buy's early Black Friday deals.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 17:30:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/this-early-black-friday-deal-on-the-arlo-pro-4-camera-security-system-drops-to-a-historic-low/ Amazon is constantly working to make it easier for you to order its products and get them delivered, for example, the company is even in the early trials of using drones for quicker, no-contact delivery. Some innovations are less successful, however. The Dash button, for example, was a simple button that you could press to reorder specific products, but it never really caught on, and has been discontinued.

]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:47:08 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-re-order-amazon-items-with-alexa/ Even with the boom in digital photography, instant cameras have endured the test of time. Their physical prints record a moment in time that's ready for viewing right away, giving them a unique posterity that compact, action, and mirrorless cameras just don't offer. In fact, the popularity of instant cameras has seen a major resurgence in recent years thanks to new innovations and designs.

]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:00:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-instant-camera/ Huddled into the back of an industrial park to the west of Helsinki, Finland, sits Huawei's latest Health Lab, overlooking the Lauttasaari strait. From the outside, it's quite an unassuming structure, looking like your standard, square, brick building that might have once been modern but no longer is. But peel back the exterior and you'll find a laboratory packed with the latest equipment for testing and measuring sports, a data-gathering hub, using sport science to boost the company's wearables, with the aim of making the next smartwatch even better for activity tracking.

]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:30:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/huawei-helsinki-health-lab-future-of-watches/ Black Friday is almost upon us, and if you want to make the most of the great deals and discounts available on Amazon, then you're going to need to get organised. Thankfully, if you have an Echo smart display, you have the perfect companion to help you keep track of your all of your orders. It can even suggest some great deals for you, too. And when you've found all the best discounts, you can take a look at your shopping basket and even confirm your order - all from your Echo device. Here's how to set up Alexa to display your Black Friday Amazon orders.

]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 13:11:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-set-up-alexa-to-display-your-amazon-orders/ While the Apple Watch Series 9 was only released a few weeks ago, and reports are already coming out regarding what Apple might be cooking up for the Series 10. A new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, a well-regarded Apple reporter, suggests that Apple is bringing three potentially life-saving features to the next Apple Watch. The report says it'll get blood pressure tracking, sleep apnea sensors, and a new health coach.

]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 19:30:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/next-apple-watch-more-life-saving-features/ When it comes to smartwatches, there are few that look as gorgeous as the Google Pixel Watch, and $200 is a Black Friday-level discount for such a capable and stylish timepiece. While we know that Amazon still has the MSRP listed as $350 for this one, the reality is that the Pixel Watch is only $80 off. This is still great, however, especially since it's the lowest price we've seen.

]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:55:42 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/googles-pixel-watch-gets-its-best-price-ever-ahead-of-black-friday/ The Samsung Galaxy Watch has become a popular choice for tech-savvy individuals seeking convenience and innovation. Offering a range of features such as fitness tracking, sleep analysis, and voice-activated commands, these wearable devices have changed the way we monitor our health and productivity. We stumbled upon some fantastic Samsung Galaxy watch deals, and we're bringing them to you so you can save some money going into holiday shopping season.

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