Pocket-lint daily - PSVR2 features, Mini Aceman, and more

Good morning! By Chris Hall | Wednesday July 27 2022 The top tech in tasty bites! - 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.]( PSVR2 user experience detailed by Sony SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT What's happened? Sony has lifted the lid on [some of the user experience]( features coming with its PlayStation VR2 headset. Why does it matter? It has given us an early glimpse at several things wearers can expect when donning the forthcoming virtual reality system. What's my take? VR is trying to have its moment again and PSVR was one of the early devices to actually make inroads into the virtual highway. Sony is outlining really sensible things, like exterior cameras so you can see the real world with the headset using that information to know where you are in relation to objects. This really helps blend the virtual and physical world and, if you're asking people to spend a lot of time gaming in VR, being able to jump back into the room easily is really important. The bigger question still persists: is VR going to really breakthrough to the mainstream and fuel metaverse dreams, or will the isolation of virtual worlds deter people? Mini Concept Aceman shows the electric future of Mini POCKET-LINT What's happened? Mini has pulled the covers from its latest concept, [the Mini Concept Aceman](. Why does it matter? This isn't some pie in the sky concept, the Aceman will go into production and according its designer - Oliver Heilmer - it's pretty close to the model we're expecting on the roads in 2024. What's my take? Mini design is iconic, and has come a long way from the classic Cooper. The reborn Mini Hatch is hugely popular, but the Aceman outlines a shift in design. This model is both a template for the future and a new model that's going to slip in between the Hatch and Countryman. Much of the form of the Aceman will be familiar and is related to the Mini we have now, but there's been a deliberate move away from materials like leather and chrome to boost the eco credentials. This is also only going to be an electric car. There's a hint at a cleaner design on the interior, but the most interesting thing is that Mini is using projectors to add information to the dash outside the central display, rather than using more screens. It's an interesting approach and not without merit in car design - it makes the placement of airbags simpler for example - but we're not sure we'll be seeing it in 2024. Either way, there are exciting things coming from Mini as it moves towards going all-electric by 2030. - [See more of the Mini Aceman here](. RedMagic 7S Pro review: Power up POCKET-LINT What's happened? Continuing its tradition of releasing gaming phones at a lightning pace, RedMagic is back with another powerhouse, the 7S Pro. On the surface, it looks a lot like the RedMagic 7 Pro, but there have been numerous internal updates. Our quick verdict If you're looking for a quality gaming phone with top-of-the-line performance, the RedMagic 7S Pro offers exactly that. You'll have to live with sub-par cameras, but the gaming experience is second to none, and that's what this phone is all about. [Read our review](. In Case You Missed it Meta Quest 2 [pricing is to soar from August]( so if you want one now's the time. --- Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro [camera sensor specs have leaked](. --- The Insignia 50-inch 4K Fire TV has [$160 off today at $239.99]( (was $399.99). That's a 40% saving for the Alexa voice-controlled television, with Apple TV+, Disney+, Hulu, Netflix, and more. From The Gear Loop THE GEAR LOOP Testing out some of the latest gear from Under Armour. [Read m](. And finally... POCKET-LINT We take a look around the new Knightsbridge Apple Store. [See 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 dissect FIFA 23, talk to Qualcomm's head of wearables, and investigate the new Autel drone - does DJI need to be worried? [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](