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Thursday, May 21, 2020

Facebook Shops, Samsung Galaxy Book S reviewed, and we talk motion capture with Vicon - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 54

Season 2, Ep. 54

This week saw Facebook launch a new feature. Called Shops, it allows businesses to set up stores on Facebook, Instagram and, eventually, Messenger and WhatsApp. Pocket-lint editor Chris tells us how it will work and what it means for you.

Meanwhile, Stuart talks to the entertainment product manager at Vicon, Tim Doubleday, about how the world of motion capture is changing the way movies and games are created.

And our reviews editor, Mike, reveals what he thinks of the Samsung Galaxy Book S laptop. Does it do the job?

00:47 - Chris and Stuart talk Facebook Shops

07:50 - Tim Doubleday interview

21:30 - Mike gives us his verdict on the Samsung Galaxy Book S laptop

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