Pocket-lint daily - EA buyout talks, Samsung Pokémon tie-in, and more

Good morning! By Stuart Miles | Monday May 23 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.]( EA allegedly in buyout talks with Apple, Amazon and Disney EA What's happened? EA is looking for a buyer or a merger, according to [rumours]( over the weekend, with talks had with Disney, Apple, Amazon and Comcast-NBCUniversal. Why does it matter? The games industry has experienced significant consolidation in recent times and this looks, if true, to be the next big name that could be swallowed up by a bigger player. What's my take? I'm sure there are plenty that would be interested in EA's vast, 40-year old gaming catalogue. After all, it covers sports, Star Wars, The Sims, Battlefield, Apex Legends, and plenty other big selling franchises. And, for a sports broadcaster like Comcast-NBCUniversal, you can see the immediate opportunities for the popular EA Sports; for Disney, there's the back catalogue of Star Wars titles; and for Apple or Amazon there's the chance to get further into games publishing quickly without having to build up a brand from scratch. I suspect some of the companies being bandied around might be EA fishing for interested parties rather than a given, but it will be interesting to see what the fate of the publisher is in the coming months. Samsung's Pokémon-themed Galaxy Buds case could be the coolest collectible ever Samsung What's happened? Samsung has [announced]( a Pokémon-themed Poké Ball case for its Galaxy Buds true wireless earbuds. Why does it matter? Sadly though, the limited edition case for the Galaxy Buds wireless earbuds isn't scheduled for release outside South Korea. What's my take? This is so cute, but it has been done before by [Razer]( and I bet it's a pain to fit in your pockets. Still, doesn't stop me wanting one. A MESSAGE FROM SPONSOR Why you need the newly-launched yeedi vac 2 pro series vacuum cleaner in your home Yeedi The yeedi vac 2 pro is a high-performance vacuum cleaner that can clean all kinds of messes effortlessly. [Find out more!]( Oura Ring Generation 3 review: The one to rule them all Pocket-lint What's happened? With its third-generation smart ring, Oura is advancing things considerably, debuting continuous heart rate tracking, blood oxygen monitoring and period prediction. Our quick verdict The Oura Ring 3 is the best smart ring you can put on your finger right now. It looks great, the data feels reliable and useful, and is ideal if you like to do your tracking discreetly. It does come in at a big cost, though - especially with the subscription you need to get the most from it. Plus, some features promised at launch still haven’t arrived. [Read our review.]( In Case You Missed it [Twitter]( unveils crisis misinformation policy, will hit false tweets. --- England and EE launch the [eSports FIFA tournament]( with a final at Wembley. --- SanDisk has [56% off]( its Extreme 128GB microSDXD card, priced at £19.99 instead of £46.65. That's with a £25.66 saving and speeds of 160MB/s reading data and 90MB/s writing data. From The Gear Loop Cannondale The best endurance road bikes 2022: Our picks with the perfect blend of speed, comfort and affordability. [Read more.]( And finally... Nokia The weirdest and wackiest mobile phones you won't admit you owned. [Check out our full list.]( 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 discuss the Huawei Mate Xs 2 foldable smartphone and new smartwatches, give you our initial thoughts on the Dyson Zone, and talk car tech with the manufacturer behind Jeep, Citroën and other brands. [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](