Are trade fairs still relevant? | nextpit Weekly Round-up

[View online](=) //WEEKLY ☰ ⊗ [News](=) [Reviews]( [Best Lists]( [Videos]() [Community]() Dear {NAME}, Ever since the pandemic, many events and launches migrated to online broadcasts, especially in the games and tech worlds. The old continent, true to its name, however, keeps soldiering on with fairs like Gamescom and IFA. Our games specialist Dustin went to Europe’s biggest game convention (probably the world’s) and shared his views on why physical events are still relevant these days. Spoiler alert: It is not because of the games and game makers as in the past. Besides that, we covered some of the hottest launches of the second half of 2024, including the Pixel 9 Pro XL and the new Samsung Galaxy Watch. We shared links to these and other highlights below. See you next week! ​ ​ Rubens Eishima Editor --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ //The Bottom Line = Gamescom is the Best 2024 Trade Fair but Not Because of Games Gamescom 2024 is over. It is time to tell you whether the video game trade fair is still worthwhile or whether you're better off staying home. [Read this story](=) //Product Spotlight of the Week [Galaxy Watch Ultra: Samsung's New Smartwatch Is on Another Level]() Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch Ultra offers impressive hardware and fitness features, but at a premium price. Here’s our review. [Read this story]() [Beyond the Specs: Real-World Impressions of the Pixel 9 Pro XL](=) We tested the Pixel 9 Pro, Google's flagship supposed to have the best photo quality and AI features. Read our honest review. [Read this story](=) Bluetti AC200L Review: The (Almost) Perfect 2 kWh Power Station The AC200L is the latest power station from Bluetti. The device offers plenty of capacity and performance. nextpit has tested the new model. [Read this story]( //App Picks of the Week [Top 5 Android & iOS Apps of the Week: Relax, Run, and More!]( The nextpit team has narrowed down five apps and games in our Top 5 apps of the week for both Android and iOS platforms. [Read this story]( [These Android and iOS Apps are Free this Week](=) We present a list of limited-time offers for free apps and games on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store that should keep you occupied. [Read this story](=) //Weekly Roundup Gemini Live: Talking to Google's AI is fun, Weird and a Bit Pointless I tested Gemini Live on the Pixel 9 Pro XL and Google's conversational AI almost made me forget that I still don't know what it's good for. [Read this story]() [This Google AI Function Takes Perfect Group Photos]() The Google Pixel 9's Add me feature lets you take group photos by including everyone. Here's how to use it. [Read this story]() [The Best Camera Smartphones in 2024 Compared and Reviewed]( Which smartphone has the best camera in 2024? nextpit reviewed all the notable contenders and revealed the editors' favorites! [Read this story]( Garmin Fenix 8: Premium Rugged Smartwatch is Now Smarter, More Expensive Garmin debuts its Fenix 8 with AMOLED and a built-in mic for voice assistant support in its premium rugged smartwatch range. Here's how much it costs. [Read this story]( ​ Follow us on our other channels = = Thanks for reading our weekly newsletter. If you found it interesting, feel free to share it with your friends. If you do not like the content, you can [unsubsribe here.](. To change your email settings you can [manage your profile]( here. nextpit GmbH Strelitzer Str. 58 , Berlin, 10115