| DECEMBER 18, 2020
It's December 18, 2020. Hey, it's Friday again—how'd that happen? Here's a playlist because we love you: Apple Music | Spotify.  ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 572 articles, 12 podcasts, 15 press releases, 499 tweets, and 7 YouTube videos 1. Avoid these Malicious Chrome Browser Extensions If you're using any of these browser extensions, make sure you disable and delete them from your Chrome install. Most are supposed to help you download videos from Instagram or Facebook, but they end up stealing data. 2. WhatsApp Tests Voice and Video Calls on Web and Desktop WhatsApp has had encrypted voice and video calls on its mobile app for quite some time now, but it looks as though the feature will also end up on your computer desktop or web browser before too long. Watch out, iMessage! 3. Epic Games Gives Away A Free Game Every Day Till Christmas You like free games, right? So do we! Epic Games is celebrating its holiday game sale right now by giving away a free game every day until Christmas. The first free game is Cities: Skylines, which is a ton of SimCity-style fun. 🦑 Go Deeper Periscope, Twitter's initial foray into live-streaming video, is shutting down in March of next year. Lifewire's Allison Matyus has a deeper look at how the app paved the way for current streaming services like Facebook Live. 🎱 By the Numbers Blowing up Borderlands 3  Data: PlayTracker Looks like Borderlands 3, a game that claims more custom guns than any other game ever, has done well for the Epic Game Store. The company might not be at Steam levels of sales yet, but this is a great start.  🎁 Lifewire Holiday Gift Guide 2020
Our top picks for the best holiday gifts and stocking stuffers for family and friends from the editors and experts at Lifewire. 🤓 Nerd Out "It's been 84 years..." -Rob LeFebvre, Senior News Editor Scientists have found a way to look into the structure of ancient Egyptian mummies without having to unwrap them using new X-Ray technologies. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It Still sounds amazing  Image: Apple Inc Apple's original HomePod still has it going on, even though it's been a little upstaged by the HomePod Mini and even more expensive AirPods Max. Still, this smart speaker sounds amazing and works with the rest of the Apple Gear you own. Why not grab one today? 🎥 Behind the Scenes This is the way The Mandalorian has the Star Wars fans rapt in its story and adorable (and marketable!) characters, but it's also a high-tech production. You can see all the details behind the latest season on December 25. 🗞 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, too.
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