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 20:01:22 GMT en-US hourly 60 When the first mainstream lightweight gaming mice hit the market, they were primarily targeted at competitive gamers because they aided quick reflexes. We've seen huge engineering gains in more recent models, and even lighter casings. Over the years, even casual gamers have realized that lightweight gaming mice are often more enjoyable to game with than regular mice.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 20:01:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-lightweight-gaming-mice/ Beeper on Tuesday announced Beeper Mini, a standalone app that puts Apple's iMessage service on your Android phone. Unlike Beeper's longstanding product - which has been renamed to Beeper Cloud - Beeper Mini doesn't rely on a remote Mac to act as a go-between, facilitating sending and receiving iMessages between your Android phone and other Apple devices.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:21:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/beeper-mini-brings-imessage-to-android-with-some-caveats/ Following last week's release, it's likely your whole Instagram has been swamped with people's Spotify Wrapped posts, proudly (or with self-deprecation) displaying their top artists and most listened songs. If you're still in search of a streaming service to subscribe to and want to know more about what Spotify has to offer other than fun graphics of your listening habits, then I've got you covered.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:02:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-spotify-premium-subscription/ WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging services on the planet. It's not just great for instant messaging, group messaging, and voice and video calls; you can also use WhatsApp to share photos and videos with other people, too.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:15:09 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-send-high-quality-full-resolution-photos-videos-on-whatsapp/ Discord, once just an app that people used to use when talking about games, is now a huge part of how people from all corners of the globe stay connected daily. But its mobile app hasn't been great for some time, and its users have often complained about issues relating to how slow the app can be, how difficult it can be to navigate, and more. Now, there's proof that Discord is listening.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:01:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/discord-update-mobile-app-p/ In response to an unexpected leak on social media, Rockstar Games has released the much-anticipated trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 ahead of its scheduled debut.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:22:53 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/grand-theft-auto-6-trailer-2025-release-date/ If you play video games on your computer, then you definitely know about Steam. It's one of the most popular distribution platforms for the artform (and, no, we're not debating terms here). For the longest time, it's really only been a world for Windows folk with Mac and Linux users getting access to fewer games. Those with Chromebooks have lost out on the experience for years until only recently.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 03:58:11 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-install-steam-on-chromebook/ Photoshop is an insanely powerful editing tool that's been around more than 30 years. However, there are so many features that it can quickly become overwhelming; all you want to do is remove the annoying photo bomber from your otherwise perfect photo, but do you use the Clone tool or the Spot Healing brush? Before you know it, you've fallen down a rabbit hole of Photoshop tutorial videos on YouTube, and six hours in you're no closer to having the photo that you want.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:38:04 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/5-photoshop-tips-to-help-you-edit-photos-in-5-minutes-or-less/ The Mad Max movies have been a cultural powerhouse ever since the first one hit theaters 43 years ago.

]]> Sat, 02 Dec 2023 18:05:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/mad-max-movie-order-chronological-timeline/ Happy Spotify Wrapped season to all who celebrate. The biggest thing that converted me from an Apple Music advocate to a self-proclaimed Spotify stan this year was the incentive of getting my Spotify Wrapped at the end of the year to post to my Instagram story and instigate my group chats.

]]> Sat, 02 Dec 2023 13:01:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/this-ai-tool-absolutely-roasted-my-spotify-wrapped-i-love-it/ There's much afoot in the handheld gaming PC market of late. First the Lenovo Legion Go launched, then Valve shocked the PC gaming sphere with a stealthy Steam Deck OLED launch, and then Valve slashed Steam Deck LCD prices and Asus cut the cost of the Z1 Extreme version of its ROG Ally. There's even talk of a Steam Deck 2.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 19:29:55 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/asus-rog-ally-deal/ It's the most wonderful time of the year; that’s right, it's Spotify Wrapped season. Every December, Spotify sends out Spotify Wrapped, which gives its listeners a summary of their top genres, artists, and songs throughout the year. This year, Spotify added a new feature where listeners can see what their "Sound Town" is - or where in the world other Spotify users have similar listening habits to yours.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 18:48:57 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/spotify-wrapped-sound-town-how-it-works/ Fans of the Resident Evil franchise who happen to own a PS5 and a PlayStation VR 2 are about to get a new way to scare themselves in virtual reality. Starting 8 December gamers who already own the Resident Evil 4 remake will receive a free update that adds VR support, Capcom has confirmed.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/resident-evil-4-remake-will-get-a-free-vr-upgrade-on-ps5-and-psvr-2-this-december/ WhatsApp is one of the most popular chat apps out there, allowing you to send direct messages to individuals and groups, as well as giving you the ability to make voice or video calls. Despite concerns about how much of your personal data is shared with Meta (the owner of WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Instagram Threads, and more), the app continues to have more and more privacy features added. Alongside end-to-end encryption, WhatsApp introduced the ability to lock specific chats, so that even if someone has access to your phone, and the app is unlocked, they won't be able to read your sensitive messages.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:28:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-whatsapp-secret-code-works-to-lock-your-chats/ It's highly likely that you have a Google account or have had one at some point in the past. You may even have more than one. Google accounts offer a range of benefits, from giving you a Gmail address to allowing you to store data in Google Drive or sign in to YouTube.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:08:14 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-save-your-google-account-before-its-too-late/ TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, especially among younger people. It’s not difficult to see why. You can sink in and spend hours there, having fun and scrolling through things that interest you most, with loads of different, easily digestible content at your hand.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:00:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-do-gen-z-zoom-on-tiktok/ The Nintendo Switch has had a pretty much astounding run in its lifetime, with countless top-class games and two new console versions since it first arrived, the Switch Lite and Switch OLED. If it's had one complaint, though, it's been questions around durability.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 12:00:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/nitro-deck-for-nintendo-switch-review/ The cost of your Netflix subscription keeps going up, and it's not as if you're watching way more of it than previously. One way the company is hoping to keep your attention is by offering Netflix Games, and its portfolio about to get a big boost with Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition. Interested? Here's what you need to know, including how to access it and play it.

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:49:56 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-play-gta-trilogy-on-netflix/ Whether you just picked up a swish new Switch OLED, or you've had an older Switch for absolutely ages, there's always something that you can add to your console - a great accessory can be a major upgrade.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:30:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-nintendo-switch-accessories/ Zoom rose to popularity during the pandemic, when everyone was stuck at home taking part in online pub quizzes, but it has now become a standard part of daily life, especially for those of us who work from home. Sometimes, though, you just want a larger display, and sharing Zoom to your TV is a great solution.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:00:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-get-zoom-on-your-tv/ If you're a longtime Spotify user, you'll almost definitely have heard of Spotify Wrapped. It's something that happens every holiday season. If you're new to Spotify, however, you may not know that much about it.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:00:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-spotify-wrapped/ Music fans take note: Spotify Wrapped is back, bringing you all your favourite stats for your listening habits in 2023, as well as the low down on the biggest songs, albums, and artists on the popular music streaming service.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:00:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/spotify-wrapped-2023-is-here-this-is-how-to-get-yours/ For the terminally online, TikTok has grown to be the great all-round entertainer of the past decade. But it's not just about the videos you're scrolling through at the pace of dozens per sofa crash or smoke break - music is a key part of the experience, too.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:30:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-add-to-music-app-on-tiktok/ A good shooter makes the world go around - or, at least, it makes owning a PS5 way more fun. Whether you're into grim military simulators, twitchy online deathmatches, third-person horror shooters or anything in between, there are so many to choose from on Sony's premier console.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:30:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-shooters-playstation-5-ps5/ Meta and its most popular products - Facebook, Instagram or WhatsApp - are a mainstay in the lives of most people nowadays, and for good reason. Using them allows you to keep in touch with your loved ones, and check up on your friends, but also spend some time doing nothing to relax and forget about your worries.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:00:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-the-meta-ai-assistant-and-how-does-it-work/ Another year flashes by even faster than the last, and what have you got to show for it? Well, if you're a Deezer user, you've probably got hours of streaming music under your belt, and you may even have discovered a whole host of new artists. In fact, the average Deezer user listens to 88 hours and 39 minutes of music per year. Are you above average, below average, or bang on the money?

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 10:00:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-my-deezer-year-what-does-it-show-you-and-how-do-you-find-it/ After a few weeks of buildup, Cyber Monday is nearing its completion, and there have already been some pretty excellent deals to check out for gamers.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 23:42:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-black-friday-gaming-deals/ It seems like it's not really possible to be a video app and just stick to video now - just like Netflix before it, YouTube is branching out into letting its users actually play games, rather than just watching others do so.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:00:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/youtube-playables-games-details-how-to-play/ We're slap bang in the middle of Cyber Monday now, with just hours left to pick up the very best deals from the past few days, and it's thrown up a doozy of a gaming option, with $30 off Modern Warfare 2. While it recently got a sequel in the form of Modern Warfare 3, last year's Call of Duty is arguably the better game despite being older - MW2 has a far superior campaign to play through, for one thing.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:30:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/modern-warfare-2-sale-30-off-cyber-monday/ Warhammer's popularity shows no signs of turning around, and its gaming adaptations are in a really healthy spot, with plenty to pick from across a range of genres.

]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2023 15:00:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/space-marine-2-trailers-release-date-gameplay-story/ It's no longer something you can actually use but, back in 2021, Netflix launched a test that allowed you to set a sleep timer on its apps so that you could rely on your videos turning off after a certain amount of time.

]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2023 13:00:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/netflix-timer-how-to-set-a-timer-for-your-netflix-show-or-movie/ PC Gaming handhelds are very much the buzzy thing right now, with good reason - there are some brilliant options on the market right now, and it's pretty hard to look past the ASUS ROG Ally.

]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:30:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/cyber-monday-deal-asus-rog-ally/ When Nvidia originally revealed the 3000 series RTX GPUs, the company also announced a feature designed to help you get a competitive edge in esports titles like Valorant.

]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:00:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-nvidia-reflex-and-how-does-it-work/ Many of the post- Black Friday and early Cyber Monday deals we've found on Amazon are for devices. We've compiled a giant list of the best deals available on Amazon, and just about every single one is a physical product you have shipped to your home. Then we were slapped on the back of the head by this one: you can get three months of Amazon's Kindle Unlimited reading service for $1.

]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2023 04:06:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/kindle-unlimited-black-friday-deal/ Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll have heard of ChatGPT. It's fair to say that we've seen a seismic shift in what AI is able to do, to the point where the heads of national governments are genuinely holding meetings discussing whether this new AI tech is a risk to humanity.

]]> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 19:00:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/chatgpt-voice-how-it-works-what-it-can-do-and-more/ Whether you own a PS5 or an older PS4, you get a pretty brilliant controller with either console - the DualSense or DualShock 4 are both great gamepads.

]]> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 13:59:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-connect-ps5-dualsense-controller-ps4-dualshock-pc/ I've tested a lot of accessories for the Nintendo Switch in my time, from headsets to controllers, but there aren't many that have made a bigger difference to my week-to-week usage of the console than this.

]]> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 11:41:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/nintendo-switch-storage-upgrade-cyber-monday-deal/ You can't beat dark mode, not only does it preserve battery life on your phone, but it prevents you from searing your eyeballs when you're squeezing in those few last DMs before bed.

]]> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 10:30:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-turn-on-dark-mode-snapchat-ios-android/ A bit like an email address that you set up in your teenage years and now need to update to a more professional or mature option, plenty of us have a gaming handle which might undermine our credibility a little. Changing it can be a bit of a chore depending on your platform, but here we're talking about Xbox.

]]> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 09:30:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/xbox-gamertag-how-to-change/ The LG UltraGear 48-inch OLED gaming monitor, otherwise known as the 48GQ900-B, is one heck of a gaming monitor, and it's on sale for an excellent $800 off at Best Buy, Amazon, and other retailers for Black Friday. The deal is even better than the already great $600 off for the Samsung Odyssey G9 49-inch gaming monitor, as the two monitor giants duke it out for your money.

]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 21:02:38 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/this-lg-ultragear-gaming-monitor-black-friday-deal/ We live in the video-calling era - what was previously a pretty niche way of getting in touch with colleagues and loved ones has become completely ubiquitous over the last few years.

]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 17:42:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-turn-yourself-into-a-potato-and-other-filters-for-zoom-meetings-and-team-calls/ We're right in the thick of Black Friday now, with deals flying left, right and center, and if you're on the lookout for new gaming hardware then it's well worth doing some research.

]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 17:00:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/xbox-series-x-bundle-diablo-4-black-friday-deal/ Fancy yourself a grand taskmaster? No, not you, Greg Davies. We're talking about folks who might (or might not) be using apps like Todoist or Wunderlist with big productivity milestones all neatly lined up and at the top of their minds. If you're a big-time Google user spread across Gmail, Google Calendar, and the Google Workspace apps, you might be missing out if you're not on Google Tasks instead. We'll explain its great integrations and the ins and outs of this checklist aid.

]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 16:00:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-google-tasks/ Warzone is about to get its annual facelift - after the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Warzone will get a brand new map and a major update when the game's first season of content arrives.

]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 08:30:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/new-warzone-2-call-of-duty-season-map-weapons-battle-pass-release-date/ It's been nearly 20 years since Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines dazzled players with its immersive storytelling and litany of bugs upon release, and we're still waiting for its full sequel.

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 22:30:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-trailer-gameplay-release-date-story-platforms/ Since its release, the Steam Deck has gone from a niche device to a hugely popular new frontier in PC gaming - and Valve hasn't stood still, updating its software experience all the time.

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 20:00:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-transfer-pc-games-to-your-steam-deck/ The Meta Quest 2 was a bit of a game changer upon release, bringing the joy and excitement of VR gameplay to a whole new audience. Not only does it work standalone, so there's no need to invest in a pricy gaming PC, but it also comes with a budget-friendly price tag.

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 17:25:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/meta-quest-2-black-friday-deal/ Microsoft has introduced a new Office app called Loop, which is designed to provide users with a new way to collaborate on documents.

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 16:00:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-microsoft-loop/ This is a really great Black Friday deal if you're the proud owner of an Xbox Series X or Series S - there's a good chance you're running into a classic problem of the modern gaming world: a lack of storage space.

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 14:45:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/black-friday-xbox-series-x-expansion-card-deal/ Whether you're binging vlogs or learning how to put a cabinet together, nothing's worse than a technical issue interrupting your YouTube viewing.

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:00:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-clear-your-cache-youtube-mobile-desktop/ It might not be the most shouted-about of features in Google's long list of photo innovations, but for a few years now it's offered a really handy little option in Google Photos, called Locked Folder.

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:30:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-backup-google-photos-locked-folders/ Sony might have just launched a brand-new version of the PlayStation 5, dubbed the PS5 Slim, but with its launch so recent, it's unsurprisingly not getting much discount joy this Black Friday.

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:24:43 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-ps5-slim-or-playstation-5-black-friday-deals/ Zoom has really taken off over the past few years, but there's one thing that always seems to catch people out. If you've come to this page, you're probably trying to understand why, when you see yourself on a Zoom call, everything you see in your Zoom video is backwards, with things like text and clothing motifs appearing the wrong way round. The same will happen in Google Meets and Microsoft Teams.

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:00:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/why-is-zoom-video-backwards-and-how-to-fix-it/ There's a lot of hype over the Steam Deck lately. This is partly thanks to Valve's stealthy launch of the Steam Deck OLED and all the questions this raises about the possibility of a Steam Deck 2.

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:00:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/steam-deck-2-release-date-price-specs-performance/ When thinking about AI, we now mostly think of chatbots such as ChatGPT, which made quite a splash last year with their auto-generated content. However, AI is not only about writing stories and compiling information from different sources.

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:20:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-metas-segment-anything-ai-model/ It might come as quite a surprise to learn that Apple's Safari browser is more than 20 years old. It first made an appearance as the default browser on Mac back in January 2003 and it was intended to be a faster browser for the Mac than the other popular browsers at the time, like Internet Explorer and Netscape. In the two decades that followed, Safari has seen some big changes. It was one of the first apps to appear on the original iPhone, and then made its way to the iPad too when the first model appeared in 2010.

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:22:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/safari-tips-and-tricks/ TikTok is, and has been for a few years now, THE social media app to be on. Whether you want to check out the freshest memes, get a quick rundown on the new trends, or simply hang out and watch your favorite creators do their thing - TikTok is the platform to choose.

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:00:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-make-effects-on-tiktok-using-the-effects-tray/ It's now been more than three years since State of Decay 3 was first unveiled in the middle of 2020, and we're still no closer to learning when the game will come out or how it'll really look.

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:30:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/state-of-decay-3-trailer-gameplay-story-release-date-platforms/ Walmart has its own delivery subscription service, Walmart+, which seeks to act as a competitor to Amazon Prime, especially with Black Friday and holiday deals. Here's what you need to know.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 23:00:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-walmart-plus-how-much-does-it-cost-and-whats-included/ The Xbox One is now a pretty old console, and there's no way around that, but it still gets new releases all the time. Best of all, whether you own an Xbox One S, 4K-ready Xbox One X or one of the new-gen consoles, most games work across them all.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:41:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/xbox-one-x-best-upcoming-new-games/ There are times when you want the whole of Instagram to be able to see your posts. When you've taken the perfect hot dog legs selfie on a beautiful beach, the only thing that can really make it any better is rubbing everyone's face in it by posting it on Instagram, ensuring that you post it at the optimum time for maximum exposure.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:30:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-create-an-instagram-close-friends-list/ Pro controllers have gone from niche prospects to widely desired accessories in the last few years, with options like Scufs and PlayStation's own DualSense Edge becoming more commonly used by the day.

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 18:57:36 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/nacon-revolution-5-pro-controller-review/ The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and with it come the days of the best deals on virtually everything. Black Friday is right around the corner, and with it come the biggest discounts of the year. However, you can already grab a lot of interesting stuff for much less, such as these nine weird gadgets that are already on sale.

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 15:00:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-deals-shopping-extension-how-to-use-it/ We've now had our hands on the PlayStation 5 for three years and change, so it's safe to say that the PS4 is no longer a spring chicken - it's an old console by most standards, but that doesn't mean it's finished.

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 14:40:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/ps4-playstation-4-upcoming-new-games-coming-soon/ There's no denying that Amazon's Echo Show (in all of its size variants) is a great device for watching videos and is primed and ready to make the most of Amazon's own media services including Amazon Prime Music and Prime Video. And, while Amazon doesn't really shout about it - you can also use it to watch YouTube videos as well. It's easy to do, but first, you need to check you have a compatible Amazon Alexa speaker.

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 12:32:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-watch-youtube-on-amazon-echo-show/ Fortnite arguably sits at the summit of the gaming world for most kids of a certain age - after exploding onto the scene thanks to its free-to-play battle royale offering years ago, it's done a superb job at staying at the top.

]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2023 19:30:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-parents-need-to-know-about-fortnite/ Amazon's Prime membership offers access to a range of different services from Amazon, including something called Prime Reading. It's a service that owners of the Kindle ebook reader will probably encounter and it can be really useful.

]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2023 13:31:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-amazon-prime-reading-how-does-it-work-which-books-included/ After a bit of a delay, we're now starting to get pretty close to the rearranged release date that has been assigned to Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2023 10:30:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-release-date-trailer-gameplay-story/ When it comes to PCs, Windows is more of a household name than any other operating system. And even though it’s been around in some form or another since the 1980s, its latest iterations still sit squarely on the bleeding edge of tech while remaining familiar and user-friendly. If you want a legitimate copy of the versatile OS for your laptop or PC, you usually have to fork over a couple hundred dollars. Right now, though, you’re in luck, because you can pick up a copy of Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for just $25 - a savings of $174 or 84%.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 19:09:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/windows-11-pro-deal-black-friday/ It's now been years since we were first able to get to grips with the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and the latest console generation is in full swing, with new games coming out all the time.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:00:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-upcoming-xbox-series-x-games/ The Black Friday sales are here again once again, and just like Christmas, it seems to come around a little sooner every year. Although Black Friday isn't quite here just yet, there are already many great Black Friday deals to be had on Amazon, if you're a Prime member. If you're not subscribed to Amazon Prime, don't worry; you can still take advantage of the bargains by signing up for a free trial of Amazon Prime.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:00:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/black-friday-amazon-invite-only-deals-and-how-to-get-them/ WhatsApp used to make a move from an old phone to a new one quite difficult. To start, you could only use your account on one device at a time.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:31:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-transfer-whatsapp-messages-between-phones-without-backup/ In the fight against fake news, Google is at the coalface. The recent influx of AI-generated, heavily Photoshopped, or deep-faked imagery has prompted the search giant into action. Earlier this year, Google Beta-tested several tools designed to check the authenticity of online imagery and help show users the source of the images they find on the search giant's platforms.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:30:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-fact-check-google-images/ It's now been quite a while since Nintendo launched the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) back in 2021 - the latest and possibly last version of the Nintendo Switch that it's thrown out into the world.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 23:31:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/nintendo-switch-2-release-date-specs-rumours/ Deezer is one of the best music streaming services on the market today, rivaling other platforms like Tidal and Spotify, and it's just launched an exciting new feature called Shaker.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:01:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-deezer-shaker-playlist-feature/ Amazon's take on grocery shopping is Amazon Fresh, a food-focused platform with both physical stores and deliveries. While Amazon Fresh has been around since 2007, the grocery platform has been through several major changes, including opening physical stores without checkout lines and, most recently, expanding the service beyond only Prime members in the US With Amazon Fresh now available for more than just Prime Members and in multiple countries, more shoppers now have access to the service. But what is Amazon Fresh, and where does it deliver? We answer all your questions below.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:00:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-amazon-fresh/ Magic Editor has caught the attention of everyone taking photos on their phone. First announced at Google I/O 2023, the feature was officially launched on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro when they debuted in October 2023. The results from the AI-powered editing software speak for themselves.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:31:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-google-magic-editor-on-any-photo-you-take/ Google Photos has many features powered by artificial intelligence: Magic Eraser and Real Tone help you make your shots look right in post. In contrast, the automatically-generated reels with theme-based highlights and the more chronologically cohesive Memories help surface good times with great oldies. Now, you can take advantage of a new feature that will help you take care of all those lookalike photos from when you had to go through 14 takes for the perfect group portrait or just had to spray to catch the right moment on the field. Here's how Photo Stacks in Google Photos work.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:01:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-photo-stacks-google-photos/ Sony's PlayStation 5 has now been out for a good long while, and it keeps adding impressive new titles all the time, with a load more on the horizon.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:01:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/upcoming-ps5-games-best-new-playstation-5-games-coming-soon/ If you've ever searched the internet for anything relating to IP addresses, you will undoubtedly have come across websites that plaster your IP address across the page and inform you that it's not protected in an attempt to make you buy a VPN or another similar product.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:30:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-hide-your-ip-address-on-whatsapp-and-other-privacy-tips/ Perhaps you’ve seen the notification that looks something like this: “Netflix has invited you to join their broadcast channel.” Meta recently introduced broadcast channels for both Facebook and Instagram as another way for creators and Pages to reach their biggest fans. But what are Facebook and Instagram broadcast channels? How do you join a broadcast channel on Facebook and Instagram? Or perhaps more importantly, should you join a broadcast channel?

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 23:01:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-are-facebook-instagram-broadcast-channels/ The Valve Steam Deck OLED is the latest thing in portable gaming, but it isn't all that much of an upgrade over the original Steam Deck. Sure, it has a new battery and a better display thanks to the use of OLED technology, but on the inside, it's essentially the same as the model that's been on sale for a while now. However, Valve says that it has plans for a new model that will be a bigger upgrade compared to what gamers are used to.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:23:12 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/valve-confirms-plans-for-a-steam-deck-2-but-dont-let-that-put-you-off-the-new-steam-deck-oled/ The unbelievable conveyor belt of gaming releases in 2023 hasn't quite slowed down yet, and Nintendo's Super Mario RPG is the latest to hove into view, reviving a beloved SNES classic on the Switch.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:01:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/super-mario-rpg-review/ Modern Warfare 3 is here, and while it might be getting a middling reception it's nonetheless topping the charts - but now that its blend of multiplayer, campaign and zombies is here, it's time to start looking forward again.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:30:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/call-of-duty-2024-black-ops-6-rumours-gameplay-release-date-trailers-story/ Slowly but surely, Amazon has evolved from a book-selling company to the e-commerce platform ubiquitous with online shopping, sales events, and achieving its mission of selling everything from "A to Z." Selling from third-party vendors and big-name brands alike, Amazon has its fair share of both practical and weird gadgets available, but even if you're a Prime member, shipping and standard costs can quickly add up. After all, Alexa controls, and site recommendations make it all too easy to fill up your cart and spend money. Two popular sites have surfaced, competing and putting their own spin on e-commerce, offering funkier and cheaper items, from clothing, household items, tech gadgets, and more: Temu and Wish.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:01:56 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/temu-vs-wish/ Call of Duty games come so regularly each year that it can be tempting to see them as all being the same, one blob of shooting after another in an endless line.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:25:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-review/ What is an expensive gaming headset without a proper stand to place it on when not in use? Nothing, that's what, which is why it's imperative to pick up one of the top display stands for your setup. The last thing you want is any more wires sullying your desk space, or an errant headset confusing the complex desk feng shui you're employing, which is why a headset stand is an essential accessory. However, they do vary in design and function, so it's important to know exactly what you need and what will fit in with your other devices.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:00:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-gaming-headset-stands/ You may have heard that Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have called each other out for a cage fight. Well, it appears that now they may really have something to fight about.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:18:11 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-instagram-threads-how-does-it-work/ Despite having a slightly odd name, Apple's Guided Access feature is effectively child lock for Apple devices like your iPhone or iPad. It allows you to lock your iPhone or iPad into a single app, such as Netflix when watching a video, so that your children or little ones can't access other areas of your devices. It also means they can't accidentally press to get out of the app either, however, hopefully reducing the number of times you have to reload Peppa Pig or Paw Patrol.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:39:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/guided-access-kid-mode-on-iphone-and-ipad-what-is-it-and-how-do-you-use-it/ For some time now, WhatsApp has been the messaging app of choice for loads of people. The app is incredibly simple to use but also allows a slew of great (sometimes hidden) features that help you stay connected with your friends and family without being constrained by your service provider’s call and messaging limits.

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:43:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-are-voice-chats-on-whatsapp-and-how-do-they-work/ When Instagram Threads first launched as a competitor to sites such as Mastodon and X/Twitter, it quickly grew a significant number of users, thanks to the easy sign up from an existing Instagram account. However, this ease of use comes with some downsides too. Since your Threads and Instagram accounts are linked, many users have found that their Threads posts have been appearing in other people's Instagram feeds as suggested posts. The same is also happening on Facebook.

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:01:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-stop-threads-posts-on-facebook-and-instagram/ Virtual desktops can refer to more than one thing on Windows machines, but here, we discuss the "multiple desktops" that you can create on a single Windows PC and session.

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:09:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/windows-11-10-virtual-desktops-how-to-use-features/ There often comes a time when you're looking to switch music providers. Whether it's because you've discovered one has features you really want or you want to take advantage of a promotional offer.

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:50:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-apple-music-spotify-transfer-playlists/ Amazon Kindle Unlimited allows subscribers to download and read an unlimited quantity of ebooks and audiobooks for a set monthly fee - not too dissimilar to services like Netflix and Spotify, but it's for books rather than movies or music.

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:01:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazon-kindle-unlimited-uk-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-spotify-for-books/ Being someone who tests and reviews a lot of smartwatches means I'm exposed to every company's take on tracking health and fitness. Whether it's Garmin's detailed performance and recovery tracking, Withings' whole-body health, or the Fitbit approach of making everything easy to digest. And, while there are definite benefits to every company's take, there's one third-party app and service that has completely changed my mindset and relationship with fitness for the better: Gentler Streak.

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:01:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-gentler-streak-app-changed-my-life/ Duolingo is an incredibly popular language learning app that can teach you a wide range of languages in bite sized daily lessons. The app is pretty effective in teaching the basics of languages, by encouraging you to maintain your streak by doing a short lesson every single day. I have a four-figure streak that would destroy me to break, so I happily do my lesson every day. Italian? Completed it, mate.

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:10:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/i-tried-duolingo-music-and-you-should-probably-stick-to-learning-spanish/ Watching a good movie or an entertaining show is one of the best things you can do in your free time. Not only are they engaging, but they often give you something to think about - or just help you forget about the world and laugh a little.

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 21:50:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-download-netflix-movies-and-shows/ Here at Pocket-lint, we've tested every major music streaming service, and we continue to do so, using them as our daily musical companions. Now, as the year draws to a close, we're celebrating the best music streaming platforms in 2023.

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 19:15:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pocket-lint-awards-music-streaming-service-2023/ If you've been interested in PC gaming for any amount of time then you've probably heard the term "bottlenecking" and you might already know that it can mean your system isn't running at its full potential.

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 17:00:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/is-your-pc-bottlenecking-how-to-check-for-performance-problems/ It's been years since we've been able to sink our teeth into a truly new Mass Effect game, and while the stellar re-release of the original trilogy was a welcome boon, the next game is still at the forefront of our minds.

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 07:00:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/next-mass-effect-details-trailer-release-date-rumours-gameplay-story/