Pocket-Lint

Nomad Qi2 Wireless Charging Stand review: Classy and functional

A year after the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) announced the Qi2 charging standard, Qi2 chargers are finally hitting the market in 2024. They offer the same 15W charging power draw as speedy Apple MagSafe chargers, but support any device using Qi2 tech, including Android phones, as soon as they start taking up the tech. Nomad’s… Read more

Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3: The best bookshelf speakers I’ve ever used

Bowers & Wilkins create some of what I think to be the best bookshelf speakers on the market. The 606 S3 bookshelf speakers are even some of my favorite overall, so I was thrilled to add the series’ big brother, the 706 S3 to my home setup. Related Best Dolby Atmos speakers: Spatial audio for… Read more

Nothing Ear (a) review: Pro quality with a playful feel

We loved the Nothing Ear (Stick) that debuted in late 2022, appreciating its experimental form factor that paid homage to another pocketable constant: lipstick. A little over a year later, Nothing is putting another fun spin on earbuds, but this time with a fully in-ear set of earbuds that pack a pop of color —… Read more

Nothing Ear: my Tortured Poet’s Department earbuds

I’m an earbud fanatic, but even I can admit that after a while, in-ears can all start looking (and even sounding) relatively the same. For that reason, it’s always exciting when Nothing releases a new set, as the company is known for its innovative, futuristic designs. Its latest release — the Nothing Ear — is… Read more

Soundcore C30i Clip-on Earbud review: The perfect Bose dupe

Both admittedly vain and very much not a runner, I’ve long been hesitant to integrate bone conduction headphones into my daily routine. As a young woman living in Manhattan, however, staying aware is — especially with the viral punching incident last month — more important than ever. And as much as I love my noise-cancelling… Read more

Insta360 X4 review: A smart, versatile 360 action cam

The first consumer-grade 360 cameras had short-lived success after the novelty of panning around a video fizzled out. With the popularity of Reels and TikTok, the versatility of those cameras could bring them back into the spotlight. One such camera? The Insta360 X4. Related Best action cameras: Expert tested cameras that can handle anything These… Read more

AA Wireless Android Auto Dongle review: Simply brilliant

I’m lucky enough to get to try out a lot of new cars, which is generally a good thing. However, why so many automakers still try and convince me that their own satellite navigation system is the bees’ knees when it invariably isn’t is beyond me. Nope, I, like most other sensible folk, tend to… Read more

TikTok ring review: Easy doomscrolling

Make your way through enough product recommendation videos, TikTok Shop ads, and candid, seemingly normal videos that are secretly TikTok Shop ads, and you’ll probably get a video of a TikTok remote ring or a general purpose scrolling ring. For the devoted doomscroller, these rings make the process of making it through your social video… Read more

AFARER phone gimbal review: Not for serious creators

Key Takeaways Compact size and easy setup makes AFARER’s Desktop Gimbal convenient for beginners in content creation. Poor motion tracking and limited features make it unsuitable for serious content creators or professionals. While affordable and portable, the gimbal’s functionality is limited and may not be worth the investment for quality content creation. A phone holder,… Read more

ATLP120 record player: The perfect upper-entry-level table

The record player market houses a lot of options, each carrying different features and appeals. The competition ranges from cheap $50 suitcase-style tables to Hi-Fi equipment I can only dream of owning. Of course, there are turntables for every niche, from those more focused on the purity of Hi-Fi listening to others packed with gadgets… Read more

Garmin Forerunner 165 review: A nearly perfect entry-level watch

Outside of a few lifestyle and fitness features, Garmin’s latest wearable is the complete package. Garmin added a new, budget-friendly AMOLED-equipped watch to its Forerunner range. This is the Forerunner 165, which costs around $250 in the US, or £250 in the UK. Technically, this particular model is the Music version, which costs about $50… Read more

Wireless, colorful, typewriter-style keyboard review

If you are prone to impulse purchases, beware, my TikTok and Reels feeds were filled with this colorful and fun keyboard that got me clicking add-to-cart without hesitation. I work from home in my small office, outdoors when it’s nice out, and from my living room, so I wanted a portable, wireless keyboard to keep… Read more

Fluance RT82 review: A budget turntable star

In 2023, Americans purchased almost 50 million vinyl records, coming in at almost 6 million more units than CDs in the same year. Records have been making a comeback for years, but the vinyl resurgence is now truly in full swing. Personally, I have been fascinated with vinyl records for well over a decade, and… Read more

WWE 2K24 review: A gift to Wrestlemania fans

Key Takeaways Big brand names don’t guarantee quality in wrestling video games. WWE 2K24 delivers improvement over predecessors, but is it worth the price tag? WWE 2K24 is a good entry point for newcomers to the series, offering button prompts and easy gameplay. Graphics and attention to detail have evolved. Multiple editions of 2K24 offer… Read more

Rise of the Ronin review: Stellar combat with loot overkill

In Rise of he Ronin, the combat is brutal and amazing to master, but it’s bogged down by excessive loot requiring you to be locked into menus. Rise of the Ronin Key Takeaways Rise of the Ronin draws inspiration from popular AAA games but lacks a unique identity. The game’s swordplay shines with an emphasis… Read more