Pocket-lint daily - Google Maps gets useful, Pinocchio Wars, and more

Good morning! By Chris Hall | Thursday July 28 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.]( Google Maps' share location feature will now notify you when your friends arrive GOOGLE What's happened? A [new notification system]( is being added to the shared location feature in Google Maps. Why does it matter? It will let you send people a notification when you arrive at a chosen point. What's my take? "Let me know when you get home" is often the parting phrase at the end of a night and now Google will do that for you. You might be aware that Google knows where you are pretty much all the time thanks to location services and the location history that it fuels. Hidden in Google Maps is also location sharing, where you can allow contacts to see where you are on the map - as well as the charge level of your phone. The new notification means you don't have to think about alerting friends on arrival, Google Maps will be able to do that for you. And, while it's an obvious benefit for those travelling home at night, it's as useful for people heading out to a busy location, so those you are meeting know when you've arrived. I've used the route sharing provided by services like Waze and Citymapper on many occasions and another option in Google Maps will certainly be welcomed. Who will win the Pinocchio wars, Netflix or Disney+? DISNEY / NETFLIX What's happened? Two of the leading streaming services will [release a Pinocchio movie]( in the coming months - Disney+ in September, Netflix to follow in December. Why does it matter? Disney+ and Netflix will duke it out this year on what is set to be one of the most fierce battlegrounds yet. Yep, they will soon be embroiled in what we're calling the "Pinocchio wars". What's my take? With an abundance of streaming services pushing an abundance of content, we didn't think we'd see the day that they were pushing the same content. Well, not exactly the same - as Disney is going to be releasing a "live action" version (shudder) of Pinocchio, while Netflix's version will be animated (double shudder). But, have we reached the point where we've run out of original ideas and the future of entertainment will be different interpretations of the same old story? I can't help feeling that Netflix's Pinocchio is deeply, deeply, creepy, so surely Disney will retain the crown in this content battle. Beeline Velo 2 review: Streamlined city slicker POCKET-LINT What's happened? London is many things, but an easy city to cycle around is not one of them. A handlebar-mounted GPS, then, could be a great addition - but not every cyclist craves the typical [bike computer]( which often includes an array of intimidating metrics and stats. That's where the Beeline Velo 2 comes in. Our quick verdict Using the Beeline Velo 2 made cycling around London way simpler for us, and that's a high compliment. It's a superb addition to your handlebars if you're an urban cyclist looking for help getting around, rather than something that can provide incredibly detailed metrics. [Read our review](. In Case You Missed it Spotify stopped making that Car Thing you probably forgot about, [and here's why](. --- [Google Maps 3D Immersive View]( is rolling out for some landmarks. --- The HP Envy x360 15-inch AMD laptop has a [$190 discount at $769.99]( on Amazon.com. That's 20% off the $959.99 price, with a Ryzen 7 CPU, 8GB of RAM and 512GB SSD - all running Windows 11. From The Gear Loop RAPANUI Changing robes help you keep warm and stay dry before and after surfing, swimming, and more. Here are some of the best. [Read m](. And finally... CLASSICALDAMN/CLASSICALCRINGE People are turning classic art into memes. [These are the funniest](. 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](