Pocket-lint daily - Amazon XR device rumoured, Twitter edit button clues, and more

Good morning! By Stuart Miles | Tuesday April 19 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.]( Is Amazon making an XR device? Amazon What's happened? The company is hiring for a "[new-to-world smart-home product]( that uses "XR". Why does it matter? XR is an umbrella term that covers the combination of virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality. Devices that claim to be capable of XR can deliver experiences relating to all three. What's my take? Several major tech companies, including Facebook, Apple, and Google, are reportedly all working on augmented reality devices. Now, you can add Amazon to that list. And while Amazon isn't a name that instantly springs to mind when you talk about XR, VR, or even AR, given its tech stable of Alexa-powered devices, I'm sure the company doesn't want to miss out on any opportunities there are to be had. My guess? We'll hear more about any upcoming projects at the next big launch reveal in September, but probably only as an invite only "Day One Edition" rather than be on the shelves for all to buy straight away. Twitter's edit feature might preserve all previous versions of a tweet Unsplash What's happened? Twitter [recently disclosed]( it is developing an edit button or a way for users to edit their existing tweets. It has been unclear how that might look and technically work when it goes live, but two app researchers, who regularly dig into betas and code to find unreleased features, have found [evidence]( that Twitter is considering keeping track of a tweet's edit history. Why does it matter? Users have been crying out for an edit button for years. What's my take? The edit button has always been a contentious one. We're so used to editing things in our lives that it seems strange that we still can't edit a tweet, especially one where we've made a silly typo. But it's not as easy as that. With so many Tweets embedded around the web, what happens to those messages. A user could, for example, post something, a publisher include it in a story, and then a day later change the tweet to alter the meaning or context. How would future users know that it had changed? It looks like Twitter's idea currently, is that you'll still get the original tweet alongside the newer changes. Sounds like a can of worms to me. A MESSAGE FROM SPONSOR HP's weekly deals have some amazing laptops at superb prices HP If you're looking to pick up a new laptop from HP then keep an eye on these great deals this week. We've picked out a selection of deals [available right now]( AimControllers Xbox Controller review: Perfect for pro gaming Pocket-lint What's happened? AimControllers is a creditable third-party option that has the benefit of offering truly crazy degrees of customisation for your Xbox controller. Our quick verdict This might be a very expensive way to get a pro controller, but the amount of freedom it leaves you to get just what you want makes it a great shout for those looking to really step up their game. [Read our review.]( In Case You Missed it New [G-Shock GA-B2100]( adds Bluetooth and solar power to a classic. --- Meta is working on bringing [Horizon Worlds]( to the web and mobile. --- Fitbit's Versa 2 fitness smartwatch is down to $119.95 with [a 20% saving](. That's with $30 off the usual $149.95 price, with its all-day activity tracking and Alexa built-in. From The Gear Loop Lewis Harrison-Pinder The best spring/summer wetsuits 2022: top performing men's suits for summer water sports. [Read more](. And finally... Unsplash Netflix tips and tricks: How to master your binge-watching experience. [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 talk about Sky launching a new Sky Stream Puck for those who want Sky Glass without the TV, talk custom cinema with AWE Europe, and get the verdict on Switch Sports. [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](