Xiaomi 12S, Samsung Gaming Hub, and more – Pocket-lint podcast ep. 161

The Pocket-lint Podcast episode 161 is now available to stream and download. Xiaomi announced a range of mobile phones under the 12S moniker in the week, including the 12S Ultra. It’s the first ultra-premium flagship in a Leica-partnership era. Pocket-lint contributing editor Cam Bunton joins the podcast to discuss the announcement. Host Stuart then talks…

The Morning After: Apple’s Lockdown Mode will fend off cyberattacks on high-profile users

Apple has announced Lockdown Mode, an “extreme” level of security designed for a “very small number of users who face grave, targeted threats.” It’ll be available this fall. The company says it created Lockdown Mode to protect high-profile people who, because of their status or job, might be personally targeted by malware developed by the…

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 review: When two screens are better than one

Whenever I’m away from my desk and dual monitors, it feels like an out-of-body experience. I’m constantly yearning for just a little more screen space. But when you’re traveling, what are you supposed to do? Sure, you can get a portable monitor, but that’s kind of bulky and largely redundant when you’re at home. Instead,…

‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ cements its first season with a strong finale

The following article contains really significant spoilers for ‘A Quality of Mercy.’ We’re living in the age of the prequel, with studios exploiting every scrap of existing material where there’s an audience already in place to enjoy it. But the low-hanging fruit and easy cash a prequel promises severely limits the storytelling opportunities for those…

The Hydrow Wave is a smaller and cheaper smart rowing machine

When it debuted back in 2019, Hydrow’s creators said that they were looking to build the Peloton of smart rowing machines. Now, four years later, the company is unveiling its second-generation ergometer, Hydrow Wave, with a lower price and a smaller footprint. What hasn’t changed, however, is the computer controlled resistance that’s designed to make…