Clamming Up

New reports say Apple is working on a Clamshell folding iPhone

MARCH 31, 2021 It's March 31, 2021. On this day in 1880, Wabash, Indiana became the first city in the world to be entirely lit up by electric lighting. Gotta love reliable electricity!     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 398 articles, 9 podcasts, 6 press releases, 300 tweets, and 14 YouTube videos 1. Apple Is Reportedly Making a Clamshell Folding iPhone  A new report suggests Apple is designing a folding iPhone that would sport the Clamshell design seen on phones like the Motorola Razr. It would also come in various colors, implying it would occupy the same space and cheaper price as the iPhone SE and mini. Curious? We sure are. 2. Google Details Several New Features Coming to Maps New features like AR directions, weather layers, and eco-friendly route suggestions are coming to Google Maps this year. They're not all coming out at once, nor is it clear which parts of the world will get them, but hey, new and improved Maps! Sorry for getting you excited so soon. 3. AT&T Argues Against Nationwide Fiber Internet AT&T is arguing against providing faster, more accessible fiber internet around the US, saying such upgrades would lead to "some areas being unnecessarily overbuilt" and others (rural areas) without the necessary resources. Agree? Disagree? We'll wait for your internet to be more stable. 🦑 Go Deeper An Apple smart display sounds nice, but what if it's a disappointment? Joshua Hawkins has the deep dive on this rumored hardware, and how Apple will need to step it up to compete with the likes of Google and Amazon.     🎱 By the Numbers AT&T has options! Data: AT&T AT&T has a number of internet plans, but with several having similar base prices, one has to wonder why you'd pay for, say, 50 Mbps download speeds over the 300 Mbps option. It could have to do with your specific location, but if you can get the 1000 Mbps/fiber option, we we think you should. Fiber's nice.     🔥 Today's Hot Deal These Beats Studio3 wireless headphones are nearly $150 off right now on Amazon, bringing their price down to a much-easier-to-stomach $200. Is that a deal? Yeah, we'd call that a deal.  Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "How long until another boat gets stuck?" —Molly McLaughlin, Senior Content Strategist The Ever Given, aka that big boat that was blocking the Suez Canal, was finally freed. Google decided to celebrate the occasion with a boat emoji that will appear when you search for "suez canal" or "ever given." Very cute. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Barely noticeable Image: Hyper If you can't wait for an official MagSafe battery pack from Apple, maybe the HyperJuice Magnetic battery pack will hold you over? It's compatible with all iPhone 12 models, can charge another device using the USB-C port, and it's only $40. We can't do anything about its size, though. 🚀 Facing the Future The doctor's on update 1 of 5, please hold AI and robotics will only become more involved in the medical field, but what roles are they better suited for? TheNextWeb's Tristan Greene dives into this topic to discuss why robots could be better surgeons than nurses.     🗞 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]

Patching Things Up

Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a massive number of fixes and changes with Patch 1.2.

MARCH 30, 2021 It's March 30, 2021. It's National Virtual Vacation Day. Sure, the weekend just ended, but there's no harm in thinking about relaxing some more. You do you.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 339 articles, 6 podcasts, 9 press releases, 298 tweets, and 11 YouTube videos 1. Cyberpunk 2077 Is Getting a Huge Update Cyberpunk 2077 developer, CD Projekt RED, has released the full patch notes for their latest round of fixes, and the list of updates is loooong. If you've had performance issues with the game since it launched, Patch 1.2 probably has something for you. 2. Disney+ and ESPN+ Are Coming to Xfinity Set-Top Boxes Comcast X1 and Flex subscribers are getting another way to watch ESPN+ and Disney+, as the services are coming to the company's set-top boxes. The pair joins other streaming services like, Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, YouTube, and a host of others, so you have no excuse not to watch something. 3. Boston Dynamics Introduces Stretch, a New Warehouse Robot  Boston Dynamics has introduced Stretch, a warehouse robot tasked with moving boxes. BD says Stretch can help bring automation to locations typically unsuited for larger automation setups, which seems like an efficient endeavor. We'll take two for our mess of a garage, please. 🦑 Go Deeper Let's face it: an Apple Watch is nothing without a good wrist band, but which one should you get? Jen Allen has the hands-on you need with the new Braided Solo Loop Strap. It's so good it might be worth the $99 asking price.     🎱 By the Numbers Sometimes, PC is better Data: Gamesindustry.biz, SuperData Cyberpunk 2077 sold 13 million copies across PC and multiple Xboxes and PlayStations in 2020, but PC was the best place to play. Not only did PC account for ~80% of the game's sales, but the game was also removed from the PlayStation Store due to its many issues. In fact, you still can't download Cyberpunk 2077 for PS4 or PS5.     🔥 Today's Hot Deal The Echo Show 10 (3rd-gen) is $40 off right now on Amazon. If you need a new Echo in your life, grab this feature-rich, smart display iteration now! Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Sorry about that, my phone froze." —Rob LeFebvre, Senior News Editor A woman dropped her iPhone 11 Pro in an ice lake in Waskesiu Lake, Saskatchewan, and when she managed to retrieve it 30-days later and charge it, it still worked! Never let someone tell you the iPhone isn't well made. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Use the LEGOs, Luke Image: Amazon We're a fan of helmet replicas, and this Darth Vader LEGO helmet is no exception. The 834-piece set should keep any LEGO or Star Wars fan occupied on their quest to put the Sith lord on their mantle to watch over them. It's not available until April 26, buy you can pre-order the set now for $69.99. Worth it. 🙈 Wait, What? Higher resolution = better display, right? A high-resolution phone display is great and all, but resolution isn't the only factor determining a display's quality. There's also whether it's an OLED or LCD display, what settings you've enabled, the screen protector you're using, and more. It could be a "looks can be deceiving" kinda thing.     🗞 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]