Pocket-lint Daily - G-Shock powered by Polar & 300W charging

MWC 2023 continues! By Rik Henderson | Tuesday February 28 2023 - 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](  Powered by Polar will bring Polar fitness tech to partners, starting with Casio G-Shock CASIO What's happened? Polar Electro - one of the oldest players in the heart rate tracking game - has [announced that it is unshackling its fitness tech]( from its own hardware, allowing other manufacturers to offer Polar's access to fitness data. Why does it matter? The first to take advantage of this is a new connected Casio G-Shock model - the G-Squad GBD-H2000. It will be powered by Polar, so you can access Polar's training and recovery features through the watch. What's my take? This is great news for G-Shock fans especially as the next fully connected sportswatch from the brand will come with the excellent feature set provided by Polar. We haven't tested it yet, but it could well turn out to be a perfect match. We fully expect other manufacturers to partner with Polar in the future, too. So, you should see a lot more of its fitness tracking knowhow come to market over the coming months and years.  Xiaomi debuts new 300W charging tech, promising a full charge in just 5 minutes XIAOMI What's happened? It looks like Xiaomi will be the first smartphone manufacturer to [debut 300W charging speeds](, after it teased its upcoming ultrafast charging tech. Why does it matter? The brand released a video and teaser image showing off some exceptional charging speeds on a 4,100 mAh battery pack. It can hit a 50% charge in just 2 minutes and a full charge in 5. It will seemingly debut on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+. What's my take? Realme has been wowing everyone with its 240W charging speeds on the GT Neo 5 in China and forthcoming GT 3 for other regions, but it looks like even that is to be surpassed soon. Xiaomi's 300W technology can go from flat to full in just 5 minutes. Mindboggling. We've certainly come a long way since I used to curse my Motorola Razr V3, where 5 minutes was around the time it lasted between charges. Ahem.  A MESSAGE FROM OUR SPONSOR 5 reasons you should use a webcam over your built-in laptop camera LOGITECH Laptop cameras are rarely suitable for making video calls. They lack the quality and resolution that people need for clear communication. Poor lighting, grainy pictures, awkward angles, and unsightly shadows can leave you looking unrecognisable. We've come up with five reasons why you should consider using an external webcam over your laptop camera. [Read more here](.  Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3i initial review: A design with form and function POCKET-LINT What's happened? Lenovo announced a number of devices at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, including a couple of additions to its IdeaPad portfolio. One of those is a 2-in-1 device running Windows 11 - the IdeaPad Duet 3i - and we got to check it out to give your our first impressions. Our quick verdict The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3i is a slim and sleek 2-in-1 device that offers plenty of potential. It's not the highest spec device out there, but it delivers a lovely design with some handy convenience features from the Folio Case, while Windows 11 offers plenty of benefits too. [Read our preview](.  In Case You Missed it See the [OnePlus 11 Concept]( with Active CryoFlux liquid cooling. --- An [Apple iPhone SE 4]( is reportedly in the works with an OLED display and iPhone 14 design. --- There are discounts on Roombas right now, such as [$650 off the S9+]( at $949 (was $1,599.99). That's a 41% saving on the robo vac that has a 60-day runtime, with its mopping and self cleaning too.  From The Gear Loop EMILY ENDEAN / VOITED The best insulated slippers: Cruise around the campsite in fluffy-footed bliss. [Read more](.  And finally... FROMSOFTWARE / BANDAI NAMCO Elden Ring is to get a major expansion to take that hardcore adventure a bit further. [Find out everything you need to know]( about the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.  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, the Pocket-lint Podcast takes a look at the iPhone 15 and Sonos leaks - and talks about whether AI is friend or foe to humanity. [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](.