{"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/6233775a7a4a3f0012b9c06c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Samsung Galaxy A series, Mac Studio reviewed, and we talk metaverse - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 146","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5cd15a46926634291e19fb8c/1562278580385-80120c9a8ff16ce1c0b6a39c8b3e6e55.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Samsung followed its Galaxy S launch in February with the announcement of two mid-range phones this week. The Samsung Galaxy A33 and A53 offer plenty for those on a budget and Pocket-lint's editor Chris Hall is here to tell us all about them.</p><p><br></p><p>Meanwhile, host Stuart recently caught up an author who has been writing about the metaverse for over a decade. Jeff Norton explains why it is now becoming an actual thing and what it means for us all.</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, contributing editor Cam Bunton joins Stuart to grill him on how he has been getting on with the new Mac Studio - Apple's most powerful Mac to date.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>00:54 – Chris details the Samsung Galaxy A33 and A55 smartphone launch</p><p>07:30 - Interview with Jeff Norton, author of Metawars</p><p>19:34 - Stuart gives us his verdict on the Apple Mac Studio</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: Chris Hall, Cam Bunton and Jeff Norton</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"}