{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5cd15a46926634291e19fb8c/61b1e1cc813d880013839b21?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"WhatsApp news, Halo Infinite reviewed, and we talk smart home - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 133","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5cd15a46926634291e19fb8c/1562278580385-80120c9a8ff16ce1c0b6a39c8b3e6e55.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>WhatsApp has announced an extension of its&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/news/whatsapp/154499-whatsapp-disappearing-messages-how-do-they-work-and-how-to-enable-them\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">disappearing messages feature</a>, whereby sent items in individual chats can be set to expire after 24-hours or longer. Pocket-lint’s features editor, Britta O’Boyle, joins the podcast to explain how to use it and how it can help.</p><p><br></p><p>Stuart then talks to the co-founder of Lithe Audio AV and Retrotouch Lighting, makers of smart lighting and in-ceiling speakers. He discusses the many challenges facing us all in a smart home.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, Pocket-lint’s senior news editor, Rik Henderson, reviews the return of Master Chief in the guise of Halo Infinite. It was delayed for a year, so is it worth the extended wait?</p><p><br></p><p>00:43 - Britta details the WhatsApp announcement&nbsp;</p><p>05:31 - Interview with Amit Ravat, co-founder of Lithe Audio and Retrotouch&nbsp;</p><p>17:40 - Rik gives us his verdict on Halo Infinite</p><p><br></p><p>Visit us at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.pocket-lint.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">pocket-lint.com</a>, check out our latest videos at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/pocketlintcom\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">youtube.com/pocketlintcom</a>&nbsp;and sign up to our daily newsletter at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.pocket-lint.com/info/newsletter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">pocket-lint.com/info/newsletter</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>*** Please also take the time to rate and review us on&nbsp;Apple Podcasts&nbsp;or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! ***</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Stuart Miles</p><p>Production and editing by Stuart Miles</p><p>Guests: Britta O’Boyle, Rik Henderson, Amit Ravat</p><p>Music by Lee Rosevere -&nbsp;<a href=\"http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_-_01_Lets_Start_at_the_Beginning\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Let's Start at the Beginning</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_for_Podcasts_4_-_09_Southside\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Southside</a></p>","author_name":"Pocket-lint Ltd"}