Pocket-lint daily - Ioniq 6, Wordle the board game, and more

Happy Friday! By Chris Hall | Friday July 15 2022 It's Friday! - 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.]( Ioniq 6 'electrified streamliner' looks set to continue Hyundai's EV dominance Hyundai What's happened? Hyundai has [pulled the covers]( from its next electric car - the Ioniq 6. Hyundai also refers to it as the 'electrified streamliner'. Why does it matter? Building on the success of the Ioniq 5, Hyundai has real momentum in the electric car space. What's my take? Most of the electric cars we've seen so far have launched into the compact SUV space, with few focused on this executive saloon/sedan segment. The competition that is there is strong - the Mercedes EQE or the BMW i4, for example. Hyundai has an enticing offer, however. The promise of 379 miles (610km) from the 77.4kWh battery, with fast charging, should deal with range anxiety, while the ultra-modern interior is more like a lounge than a car. The design appears to be a fusion of inspirations and with cars like this you never really know what you think until you see it in the flesh. Having experienced the Ioniq 5 SUV based on the same platform, though, we have no doubt this is going to be a popular model. The price remains a mystery, but it will be appearing in Korea and European markets towards the end of 2022. Wordle is being turned into a multiplayer board game by Hasbro Hasbro/NYT What's happened? The hit online puzzle game, Wordle, is being [turned into a multiplayer board game](. Why does it matter? Having acquired it earlier this year, The New York Times is partnering with Hasbro to introduce Wordle: The Party Game later in 2022. It will take the virtual game physical, allowing groups to play together. What's my take? Make hay while the sun shines, the proverb goes and, having snapped up Wordle for somewhere over $1 million, the New York Times is certainly making hay. Teaming up with Hasbro for a "party game" will allow more to engage with the Wordleverse and is sure to be the novelty gift for Christmas - a perfect $19.99 stocking filler. Just try not to point out that you don't need to buy anything to play this game, because it's literally just a five-letter word guessing game. Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022) review: Mac of all trades Pocket-lint What's happened? From the moment Steve Jobs pulled the original [MacBook]( Air from a manila envelope in 2008, there has been plenty of attention on subsequent models. So, does the 2022 version - with an upgrade to the M2 chip - become the go-to for those looking for an all-rounder laptop, or should you skip over this model? Our quick verdict For the everyday user, the MacBook Air (M2, 2022) is a superb machine with a fabulous lightweight design, excellent and fluid performance and little to complain about. If you are after an all-rounder laptop, you are looking right at it. [Read our review](. In Case You Missed it Facebook users may soon be allowed [five profiles each](. --- [How to watch]( the live Tory leadership debates in the UK on TV: The race to Number 10 continues. --- The Roku Express 4K still has a Prime Day discount with [38% off at $24.99]( (was $39.99). This streaming stick delivers 4K HDR video, with dual-band wireless connectivity, and access to HBO Max, Hulu, Disney Plus and more. From The Gear Loop GHYLLSCRAMBLING.CO.UK What is ghyll scrambling? A look at this watery alternative to the well-trodden trail. [Read all about it](. And finally... Google Android 13 is now in its final beta stage, so here's everything you need to know about Google's next mobile software update! [Find out more here](. 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 the Nothing phone (1), chat with Williams F1 driver Alex Albon, and review the new MacBook Air. [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](