Pocket-lint Daily - Game Boy lives on & Google Lens expands

All the tech daily! By Chris Hall | Thursday February 09 2023 Hey there. - 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](  Game Boy games come to Nintendo Switch at last, Game Boy Advance too POCKET-LINT What's happened? Nintendo has added [a selection of Game Boy and Game Boy Color games]( to its Switch Online paid subscription service for download now. Expansion Pack members also get Game Boy Advance games. Why does it matter? The games are emulated and come in different language options (when the originals were released in different territories separately) and Nintendo promises to add many more to each lineup regularly. What's my take? Nintendo's biggest advantage is the huge lineup of proprietary titles it has, which covers many gaming favourites from over the years. Switch owners can now take advantage of these, giving the opportunity to revisit some of the Game Boy classics. While this is a big move, some might find it's only good for very casual gaming. We love returning to retro titles, but once you see those vintage graphics and wrestle with fiddly controls, you might soon return to a modern classic instead.  Google Lens will soon search your screen from any Android app POCKET-LINT What's happened? Google has announced [big upgrades to its Lens software](, giving it the ability to search the screen across all Android apps with the long press of a button. Why does it matter? The new Google Lens experience allows for global use of a "search your screen" feature that will make it easier to search for whatever you're looking at. What's my take? Google wants to move search from text based, to image based. We've seen quite a lot of that through Google Lens in the past, but the feature is now getting boosted to work across your device. The idea is that it can help you identify what you see on your phone, without you having to know what you're looking at and then typing a query into Google search. It all hangs on clever AI to identify what something is and then give you contextual relevance. So, if someone sends you a picture, you can get Google Lens to identify where or what it is and get more information.  A MESSAGE FROM OUR SPONSOR Never run out of power with Oukitel Abearl P5000 and Oukitel Abearl P5000 Pro Generators OUKITEL It's always a good idea to have a backup source of power. Our modern lifestyle relies on various devices and gadgets. As such, something as simple as a blackout can represent a significant disruption. A leader in the home generator and portable power station markets, Oukitel offers practical solutions for home needs as well as for lovers of the outdoors. Its latest upcoming generators, Abearl P5000 and Abearl P5000 Pro, show the brand's dedication to innovation and improvement. 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[Read our review](.  In Case You Missed it Apple Watch 'Series X' and Apple Watch SE 3 are touted to get [even bigger displays in 2024](. --- Your next smartwatch could have a 5G connection thanks to [Snapdragon X35](. --- The Blink Outdoor wireless security camera has a [30% price cut right now at $62.99](, instead of $89.99. That's a $27 saving on the HD device, with a two-year battery life, motion detection and infrared night vision.  From The Gear Loop GARMIN/POLARIS DAWN Garmin will [send its Fenix 7 smartwatch to space]( as it joins the upcoming Polaris Dawn human spaceflight.  And finally... WARNER BROS/POCKET-LINT Hogwarts Legacy is a massive game. Let us help you start out on your first year at school with [these tips and tricks](.  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](. 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