Bye Bye, Bezos

Jeff Bezos steps down from the Amazon CEO seat

FEBRUARY 4, 2021 It's February 4, 2021. On this day in 2004, Mark Zuckerberg launched TheFacebook, which eventually became the dominating (and capitalism-threatening) network it is today.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 338 articles, 10 podcasts, 19 press releases, 387 tweets, and 12 YouTube videos 1. Jeff Bezos Will Step Down as Amazon CEO Everyone's favorite billionaire will step down as Amazon CEO in Q3 (he'll stay on as an "executive chair") and Andy Jassy will take on the CEO role (he's currently CEO of Amazon Web Services). The company will likely continue with its plans to take over the world, of course.  2. Uber To Buy Alcohol Delivery Service Drizly Pretty soon, you'll be able to Uber yourself some cocktails. The ride-sharing/food delivery company is expanding to drinks as its food delivery service sours during the lockdowns around the globe. If nothing else, it'll be safer than drinking and driving to get your beer.  3. Huawei Joins the Folding Phone Craze this Month  The cell phone maker is reportedly coming out with its own foldable phone, joining the ranks of Motorola (Lenovo) and Samsung in the new smartphone format. The Huawei Mate X2 should arrive February 22, in China, at least. 🦑 Go Deeper Ford may end up running the Android operating system for its in-car systems, which could introduce a whole new era of privacy issues. Our own Charlie Sorrel has a deeper look at the potential here.     🎱 By the Numbers What's in your pocket? Data: Mordor Intelligence If nothing else, this chart shows us that folding phones (and tablets and notebooks) are going to continue to rule the world over the next few years. But who will make the one that popularizes the format? Samsung? Apple? Who knows? 🔥 Today's Hot Deal Home security is probably something you want to spend some cash on, right? Still, you can save $100 on this eufyCam 1080p Wireless Home Security Camera System over on Amazon right now. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "That's an itty-bitty lizard, yo." -Rob LeFebvre, Senior News Editor Scientists just discovered the world's smallest known reptile. Called a nano-chameleon, this cutie fits on the tip of a finger, with the males measuring a minuscule 22 mm long (with tail). That's TINY. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Grow your own Image: Click and Grow It's still dark and cold around here, which makes us crave fresh veggies and herbs something fierce. If you're like us, you'll want to grab this smart garden from Click and Grow, which makes it super easy to grow plants in your house. 🎮 Up-Down-A-B-Start We heard you like museums... Modern video games like Spider-Man: Miles Morales, The Last of Us, and Animal Crossing keep all their lore and collectibles in-game, like a mini museum created in code. It's a nice way to remember your experiences in each game, says Nicole Carpenter in this lovely feature for Polygon.      🗞 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. 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]