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Good morning! By Stuart Miles | Thursday March 31 2022 Good morning! - If you're enjoying the email, why not get a friend to sign up too, so they can also be in the know? Get them to [sign up here.]( Ford tests smart traffic lights that go green for emergency services Unsplash What's happened? Ford is [working on connected smart traffic lights]( to help emergency services get to incidents faster. Why does it matter? The lights can go green when an ambulance, fire engine or police vehicle is nearby and is in emergency response status. This not only opens a clearer route for the respective service, but also helps prevent accidents that could be caused when a responder has to drive through a red light. What's my take? I've seen this trick in movies dozens of times as a getaway driver is helped by traffic lights turning green at the right time. Now some clever folks at Ford are making it a reality for those that actually need it. The implications for regular drivers are vast too. And is something that I've seen companies like Qualcomm talk up for a while. Imagine a future where all cars not only talk to each other, but to the street furniture, like traffic lights in order to create a better, safer road environment for all, Sounds exciting. Spotify is making it easier for you to discover Podcasts Unsplash What's happened? According to some reports, Spotify [appears to be testing]( a new TikTok style of podcasts discovery that could make it easier for you to find new things to listen to. Why does it matter? Some users have taken to Twitter to report that they've seen a new Podcasts section at the bottom of the app where you'd normally find your library and home buttons. From there, you can click to get a TikTok style of podcast discovery which lets you sample some random podcasts by just swiping through them. What's my take? Spotify continues to double down on podcasts as it looks to be the place to get your spoken word fix. With so many podcasts available though, discovery is the biggest issue facing many creators. So, it will be interesting to see whether this helps. On the subject of discovery, don't forget to check out [my weekly tech podcast]( that comes out on a Friday. Sorry, I couldn't resist the plug. A MESSAGE FROM SPONSOR Why Philips Go headphones are perfect for sports and exercise Philips Philips has three products, each with their own unique take on providing you with your favourite tunes. [Find out more.]( Asus ROG Flow Z13 review: Rebel without a cause Pocket-lint What's happened? If you're attracted to Microsoft's sleek 2-in-1 Surface Pro devices but wished they could handle gaming a bit better, Asus has the product for you. Our quick verdict The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is an undeniably impressive and exciting product. Its build quality and overall design are top-notch and it performs well for both productivity and gaming. At such a high price point, though, it's very hard to recommend over a traditional gaming laptop, which can offer you superior components at a lower price. [Read our review.]( In Case You Missed it Intel's [Arc discrete graphics]( are now available for thin and light laptops. --- Spider-Man Miles Morales and Returnal will be on the [PS Plus Extra and Premium launch games list.]( --- Roborock's S6 Pure robo vacuum and mop has a $240 discount right now, priced at $359.99 (was $599.99). That's [a massive 40% saving]( with Alexa and Google control of the cleaning of your hard floors and carpets. From The Gear Loop The Gear Loop Montane Axis Alpha Down Jacket review: A real down jacket that's also mightily weather-proof. [Read more.]( And finally... Nasa Fascinating images of Pluto and its moons captured by NASA. [Read more.]( Have you checked out our weekly podcast that comes out every Friday? It's packed with news, interviews, and top things to get. You can subscribe to the Pocket-lint Podcast via [iTunes]( and [Spotify]( or access it on the web via [Acast](. This week, we find out the latest on Hogwarts Legacy, review the Insta360 One RS action camera, and talk to VerifyMyAge about internet safety. [Listen to the new episode today.]( Thanks for reading , if you're enjoying the email, why not get a friend to sign up too, so they can also be in the know? Get them to [sign up here.]( [The Trust Project][Why you can trust Pocket-lint]( Copyright © 2022 Pocket-lint, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website Our mailing address is: Pocket-lint PO Box 4770Ascot, Berkshire SL5 5DP United Kingdom [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](. [Mailchimp Email Marketing](