Patience is (Still) a Virtue

Facebook and Instagram encourage calm during the storm

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 Everything worth knowing in tech today, November 5, 2020. It's National Doughnut Day—What more do we need to say? Mmmmmmmm doughnuts.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 423 articles, 8 podcasts, 7 press releases, 486 tweets, and 9 YouTube videos 1. Facebook and Instagram Warn Users Election Isn't Final Just like those remember to vote messages we all got on Facebook and Instagram, you can now expect to see little warnings that "Votes are Still Being Counted." If it helps just a few of us calm down a bit, we're all for it.  2. iPhone 12 Pro Blows Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Away In a speed test, Apple's latest iPhone 12 Pro absolutely smokes Samsung's Note 20 Ultra in tasks that approximate real-world tasks like opening apps. The culprit? Probably the brand-new A14 chip and extra RAM in the iPhone.   3. Pokemon Go Reports Earnings of $1B During the Pandemic You might think that a game based on real-world locations would be hard hit by a pandemic that keeps a large number of us at home, but Pokemon Go has proven us all wrong. After some changes this year, the game raked in $1B. 🦑 Go Deeper Ever wonder why global juggernaut WhatsApp hasn't taken off in the US? Lifewire's own Kristin Majcher has a deeper look at why.      🎱 By the Numbers Go Samsung! Data: Canalys Apple may have the fastest smartphone out there, but Samsung (along with Huawei and Xiaomi) is still kicking butt in terms of sales. Of course, the Android phones have more models to choose from, including budget phones. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal Best Buy currently has Bose's excellent QuietComfort 35 II headphones on sale at a deep $100 discount, a fantastic price on one of the best pairs of noise-canceling cans currently on the market.  Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "These are gonna be rad." -Kyree Leary, Associate News Editor Gaming nerds, rejoice! The upcoming DualSense 5 controller for the PS5 is chock-full of gears, haptics, and other sensors to make them possibly the most responsive gaming controllers ever. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Now that's classy Image: Hi Design This Italian-designed smart bed has everything you need to stay productive, relaxed, and well, rested. Use it to watch TV, read a book, and, yes, of course, sleep. It'll even light your way in the dark, and look amazing doing it. 🎮 Up-Down-A-B-Start Video games have come of age Atari video game hotel in Vegas? Yes, please. You'll be able to play video games, watch killer esports events, gamble in retro-gaming casinos, and (natch) buy Atari-themed merchandise. Oh, yeah, and an Atari speakeasy for the grown ups. Sounds like a blast(eroid)!     🗞 Extra! Extra! We've got you covered with the best in daily tech news! See the latest on our site or follow us on Google News. Did someone forward this to you? Sign up here. Have something you'd like us to write about? We're always open for suggestions. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Tech Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here .   Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 2020 Dotdash • All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.   [View in Browser]