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Pocket-lint's lifestyle managing editor Igor Bonafacic tested the Fujifilm X100VI for two weeks and came away with renewed inspiration for the craft of photography. He loved the user experience, photo quality, and design stating, "Fujifilm understands the rule of cool like no other company making cameras right now." However, he couldn't help but note the high price tag. His largest question was whether the upgrades were worth the hefty price tag. See his full review below for some incredible sample shots and whether consumers can excuse the high price tag for the quality. ð¸ð¥¹ Check back tomorrow for fresh insights on devices, entertainment, lifestyle, and audio tech, delivered straight from our back pocket to yours. ð [The Fujifilm X100VI is one of the most joyful cameras Iâve used](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Ffujifilm-x100vi-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407311606%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/W7ZTLL552InM8n9owV0Iy8wsEPc=385) Now if only I could find one to buy for myself. [A man holds the X100VI in his hand](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Ffujifilm-x100vi-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407311606%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/2/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/xudPPgqpqhIJeKW9oRn2OytI0ZI=385) In 2018, I bought the Fujifilm X-E3. I didn't know it at the time, but that camera would turn out to be a life-changing purchase. I had [owned other cameras before](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fdo-you-even-need-to-buy-a-new-camera-in-2024%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407311606%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/YH2SSFF60c7oNDgs1mldkb2srE4=385), but none of them managed to inspire me in the way the X-E3 had. Not only did it produce beautiful photographs, but everything about the user experience gelled with how I like to use technology. Half a decade later, I'm a better photographer than I was in 2018, and I can safely say it's largely thanks to the X-E3. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Ffujifilm-x100vi-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407311606%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/3/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/D6e-LB3ixveH6XKZnZCynBLZYOs=385) [Destiny maker Bungie gets hit with mass layoffs and job transfers](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbungie-layoffs%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407311606%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/KS1OmvsrIwHMqsiclXZnY-9d8NU=385) Tough times continue in the gaming industry. [Characters sprinting in Destiny 2.](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbungie-layoffs%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407311606%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/2/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/ux9ERQX78fM8OC3PZwCtqWTHC00=385) One of gaming's best-known studios, [Halo](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fgames%2Freviews%2F131655-halo-the-master-chief-collection-review-high-def-history-lesson%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407311606%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/wWyHVuy67GvmSMWSKRbgtXoK6fE=385) and [Destiny](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fgames%2Freviews%2Factivision%2F141092-destiny-2-review-the-perfect-blend-of-mmo-and-single-player%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407311606%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/Bnu8FhMKIoIGtq8DdIiE_Z3TdFg=385) creator Bungie, is laying off 220 workers to get the company on better financial footing, according to a Tuesday [announcement](%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2F7%2Fen%2FNews%2Farticle%2Fnewpath/1/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/7JTnSsMyNvCCls7sATDrYOwzzK8=385) by CEO Pete Parsons. To soften the blow, the affected people are being offered severance, bonuses, and health insurance. Some job losses were avoided by sending 155 people over to Sony Interactive Entertainment, Bungie's parent company. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbungie-layoffs%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407311606%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/3/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/4EuR6S89BF7J1T7J0P0JKoOuLLI=385) [5 reasons I use a smartphone case, and why you should too](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2F5-reasons-you-should-use-a-smartphone-case%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407311606%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/ZCe8fzjgT3xAWfRWq3Yg43qU7hY=385) Smartphones are expensive and an investment, and one of the best ways to protect your phone is with a case. [The iPhone 15 Pro in a case](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2F5-reasons-you-should-use-a-smartphone-case%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407311606%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/2/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/UUBYCaHTfaqQaZCXbzjMNqxMqDk=385) Phones are expensive investments worth protecting, and one of the best ways to protect your smartphone is with a case. Smartphone cases are available to purchase what seems like everywhere, [especially on Amazon](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fthe-evolution-of-phone-case-shopping%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407311606%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/zP_mPrNgoYww_UUXksGAzq1hEJw=385). There are so many different [phone cases](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-apple-iphone-15-case%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407311606%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/STVKSQd0mr2QSKUEolndBNh0Kiw=385) to choose from, with fantastic options from [Supcase](%2F%2Fsupcase.com%2Fcollections%2Fsmartphone-cases/1/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/NJtGaNEb3o0TjQWzsxbGQVW3fdQ=385), OtterBox, and Peak Design often [topping our lists for best phone cases](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-samsung-galaxy-s24-cases%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407311606%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/Tm23pkekyfDgZRa8agjl6dZ_OtY=385). [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2F5-reasons-you-should-use-a-smartphone-case%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407311606%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/3/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/9I0zllonwvboOExcxqPQa6mEeGY=385) [I unexpectedly found the new portable speaker of the summer](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fanker-souncore-boom-2-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407311606%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/b-w3ZllMXG3bEmbkgMtADRA-Vt4=385) Anker's Soundcore Boom 2 speaker pleasantly surprised me and is now my new go-to speaker for beach parties and fall tailgates. [boom-2-speaker-beach_thumb](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fanker-souncore-boom-2-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407311606%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/2/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/WTVDwdeMLYqAkJuqgAwzhyTx3Dw=385) Last weekend, I brought [Ankerâs](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fanker-soundcore-budget-portable-speaker-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407311606%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/i43ExQBsfoQJ8jf6eeN-5Hfh83Y=385) Soundcore Boom 2 [speaker](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fspeakers%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407311606%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/OCDsPxJXSOoYlhg4o7aekR-jt8o=385) upstate for my familyâs annual âCousins Weekend,â where 15 of my cousins and I spent the weekend in the Adirondacks relaxing on the beach and playing basketball. Of course, we needed a loud speaker for the occasion, so I decided to put the Boom 2 to the test. Needless to say, I think I have found my new favorite summer speaker. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fanker-souncore-boom-2-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407311606%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/3/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/P416NJTd65gr9FgTBZq7FeDOz6g=385) [GameSir's Kaleid Flux is an affordable wired controller for Xbox, PC, and Steam](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fgamesirs-kaleid-flux-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407311606%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/FllwBs2lLobV2WWEiV5rTRpZ3V4=385) No batteries, No worries. The wired GameSir Kaleid Flux offers pro features and fantastic customization for Xbox, Steam, and PC. [controller on laptop feature 2](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fgamesirs-kaleid-flux-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407311606%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/2/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/hkNo7bj9HdvXzwo10KuIoSRU7PI=385) I was intrigued when I got to review the new GameSir Kaleid Flux because it'd been a while since I used a wired controller, and I didn't know if I'd appreciate its plug-and-play design. My fears disappeared after I felt the familiar contours and perfect button placement I'd become used to after years of [Xbox gaming](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fxbox-games-showcase-games%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407311606%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/m7bDxsC9svSt2gJBBFMQwE9SpnA=385). [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fgamesirs-kaleid-flux-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407311606%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/3/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/8tRon80x8sxdA6TjPkOB1s6bgzY=385) Catch up with us in Threads [Is Strava worth the hype?](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fthread%2Fis-strava-worth-the-hype%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407311606%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/010001910a693118-b86e2627-842f-41cf-9c31-13fdc35ac451-000000/CT-NLO4RRQ5OMjCQhNUDs90ZXQ0=385) I've been a Nike Run Club app loyalist since my running days first started during the pandemic. Back then, my running community consisted of me, myself, and I -- but now, residing in a young city that (quite literally) runs on run clubs, I finally caved to the peer pressure and downloaded Strava after a sweaty three miles with friends this morning. I spent a few minutes tapping around and following friends, and my first thought was how intuitive the platform was. But, while that was a plus for me right off the bat, my friends assured me that it wasn't nearly the best part. They were much more stoked about the social media component, scrolling through their feed with dozens of runs, pictures, routes, and casual captions detailing the conditions of different users' activities. As a competitive person, that got me itching to hit the trail again and log a new activity myself. If you're a Strava user, would you consider the social media aspect a motivating factor in your exercise regime? 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