Pocket-lint daily: Mercedes sets EV distance record, OnePlus, and more

Good morning! By Rik Henderson | Tuesday April 14 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.]( Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX travels over 1,000 km on a single battery charge Mercedes-Benz What's happened? Mercedes-Benz has revealed that its [Vision EQXX concep]( managed to drive over 1,000 km (621 miles) on a single battery charge. Why does it matter? It completed its first successful road trip on a run through Germany, across the Swiss Alps and ending in Northern Italy. It posted an average power consumption of 8.7 kWh every 100 km, which included driving in everyday traffic conditions. What's my take? When it was unveiled in January, the luxury Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept car came with claims that it could drive over 1,000 km on a single charge, now that's been proved true. What's especially impressive about the distance is that its journey included driving at up to 140 km/h on the German autobahn and maximum speed limits in other regions. This, combined with normal everyday traffic conditions, means that the power consumption should be similar for other non-concept cars in most circumstances. Indeed, Mercedes has stated that, while the EQXX is not planned for consumer release, the electric technology used will appear in production models in the near future. That, at least, removes one of the main barriers to swapping from a fossil fuel car to an EV. Now we just need the charging infrastructure to improve equally as quick. OnePlus Ace confirmed, will launch 21 April MySmartPrice What's happened? OnePlus is hosting an event on 28 April to unveil the OnePlus 10R 5G and OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite smartphones. Now we've learned it [plans a separate launch in China]( a week before, for the OnePlus Ace. Why does it matter? The company confirmed the event via Chinese blogging site Weibo. It also revealed some official images of the device. What's my take? Considering the official images of the OnePlus Ace look just like those leaked of the OnePlus 10R, we can't help but be confused. Even the leaked specs of both look remarkably similar. Maybe they are just the same phone with two regional names? Guess we'll find out for sure in the next two weeks. A MESSAGE FROM SPONSOR pCloud offers lifetime storage of 500GB to 2TB with single, one-time payment pCloud pCloud offers the ideal alternative to traditional cloud storage platforms with a one-time license for 500GB or 2TB. That means you gain access to a lifetime of storage after paying once. And, there's a limited-time 65 per cent discount on its storage plans plus a three-month trial period. [Find out more here](. XGimi Halo+ review: A punchy and portable projector Pocket-lint What's happened? The XGimi Halo+ is a battery-powered, portable projector that can be taken anywhere you fancy. Our quick verdict The Halo+ is a simple, intuitive projector that enables you to watch your favourite TV shows or movies in your garden and around the home. This portability does come at a price, however. [Read our review](. In Case You Missed it How to [listen to BBC Radio]( on Sonos. --- The Witcher 3's free next-gen upgrade has [been delayed again](. --- Blink's outdoor wireless security camera has a [25% discount at $74.99]( (was $99.99). This $25 saving is for a single weather-resistant HD camera with a two-year battery life, but there are additional offers on more than one. From The Gear Loop Specialized The best road cycling helmets: Protect your head, keep cool and look good. [Read more](. And finally... [Kim Hanskamp / IPPA Awards]( Here are some of the [best Apple iPhone photos ever taken](. Check out these breathtaking images snapped on just a smartphone. 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 hear about Peloton Guide, review the Tesla Model Y, and talk Monument Valley 3 with UsTwo games. [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](