Pocket-lint Daily - Netflix live and PSVR2 hardware

It's Friday! By Chris Hall | Friday November 11 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.]( [Facebook]([Twitter]([Instagram]( [Website](  The king of streaming moves into broadcast, as Netflix outlines live TV plans NETFLIX What's happened? Netflix will [start streaming live shows]( from "early 2023" with a Chris Rock comedy special to be the first. Why does it matter? It was revealed early this year that Netflix planned to join fellow streaming services, such as Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+, in broadcasting live programming. However, unlike its peers, it won't be showing sporting events. What's my take? Netflix, having been the biggest driver in getting streaming services established, is going to make its move into live events. We've seen others offering sports, but Netflix seems to be focusing on comedy and reality TV. What it also gives the service is a method of expanding its offering. The argument for live TV was that it was great for events, against streaming services that would give you what you wanted when you wanted it. That dichotomy is changing and Netflix's aim here will be to attract new subscribers with new attractive live content.  PSVR2 will be MediaTek powered - and that's not all PLAYSTATION What's happened? MediaTek has confirmed that the [PSVR2 headset]( will be powered by its hardware. Why does it matter? The MediaTek Summit is currently underway in California, giving the brand a chance to showcase its offering. What's my take? MediaTek has often been seen as the cheaper rival to Qualcomm. With the unveiling of the new [Dimensity 9200](, it's hoping to power a new range of flagship smartphones, while making a number of other announcements. That MediaTek is powering the PSVR2 will take some headlines: this is a significant piece of hardware and many will take note that it has MediaTek hardware inside. The company powers a lot more besides, including TVs, smart speakers and Chromebooks - and it certainly wants your attention. That's the reason these hardware companies hold these events, to raise brand awareness and ultimately, adoption.  A MESSAGE FROM OUR SPONSOR NUU is launching the B20 5G smartphone, and here is everything you should know NUU NUU Mobile Corp has a brand-new smartphone with exciting and improved features - the B20. it's a device you certainly don’t want to miss out on. Unlike previous models, the B20 5G is equipped with stronger 5G network connectivity, a higher refresh rate, and integration with the latest version of Android. Better still, the launch date has now arrived and the price is relatively affordable. [Read more.](  Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) review: Still the budget tablet to buy POCKET-LINT What's happened? Where Apple has dominated the premium tablet market with its iPad range, Amazon has had great success at the affordable end of the market, offering budget-friendly Fire tablets at different sizes and prices, each with easy access to popular apps and services. Our quick verdict The new Fire HD 8's biggest strength is the same thing that has consistently made the Amazon's devices so appealing in the past: it's an affordable and easy way to get access to movies, TV shows and games. [Read our review.](  In Case You Missed it [Eufy SmartTrack Link]( is a cheaper alternative to Apple's AirTag. --- [Audio-Technica's ATH-TWX9]( earbuds clean themselves using UV light. --- JBL Flip 5 waterproof Bluetooth speaker had been [reduced by $60, to $69.95](. There's a whole range of colours to choose from, all with the 45% saving and 12 hours of playtime.  From The Gear Loop THE GEAR LOOP Wild camping with Land Rover's rugged new roof tent: The height of outdoor luxury? [Read more.](  And finally... ACTIVISION What is DMZ? Call of Duty Warzone 2.0's [new mode explained](.  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](. In this edition, we talk about the Volvo EX90 and some of the latest car tech, while also chewing over a trio of blockbuster game releases. [Listen to the latest 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]( You are subscribed to this email as {EMAIL}. Click here to modify your [preferences]( or [unsubscribe](.