Cropped or uncropped?

Twitter's testing a new image preview method that will show single images as uncropped.

MARCH 11, 2021 It's March 11, 2021. On this day in 1986, the NFL adopted its first instant replay system. It would be retired in 1992, then succeeded by a new system in '99.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 220 articles, 15 podcasts, 19 press releases, 460 tweets, and 20 YouTube videos 1. Twitter is Testing Better Image Previews Twitter's Chief Design Officer has revealed the social media platform is testing a new way to preview images. The test is rolling out to a small number of iOS and Android users, and will now show single images as uncropped when posted. Good change? Bad? We're sure the masses will let Twitter know. 2. Apple Reportedly Overestimated iPhone 12 mini Demand The iPhone 12 mini isn't a terrible phone, but it certainly isn't as popular as its bigger siblings. Now, reports say Apple is cutting production of the smaller iPhone by around 70 percent, even going so far as to ask manufacturers to stop making parts for it. Apple's not mad at the 12 mini, it's just disappointed. 3. Next Samsung Unpacked Event Set for March 17 Samsung's next Unpacked event is right around the corner. Next Wednesday, to be exact. The company probably wants you to forget about recent leaks and speculation about the Galaxy A52 and A72 smartphones, so go into the event with your best 'surprised face' ready. 🦑 Go Deeper Video games are for everyone, but the gaming community sometimes does a poor job showing it. Brandon Sams has the deep dive on the community's slow embrace of inclusivity and diversity, and how many of its worst habits and features still remain.     🎱 By the Numbers The biggest names on Twitter Data: Brandwatch, Twitter It shouldn't be much of a surprise that some of the most followed Twitter accounts belong to celebrities, with two-term president Barack Obama currently at number 1 with nearly 130 million followers. We're sure a lot of those are bots, but the number's still impressive.     🔥 Today's Hot Deal If you're tired of sweeping floors, this APOSEN Robot Vacuum Cleaner is $50 off on Amazon right now. There's also an active coupon that'll take another $60 off. Enticing enough yet? Get yours now. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "It's all in the fruit." — Molly McLaughlin, Senior Content Strategist Twitch streamer Dylan "Rudeism" Beck decided to trade in his game controller for something tastier: fruit. He cut up a pomegranate, wired it to a circuit board, then set out to beat Supergiant Games' Hades. Obviously, he succeeded. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Welcome home, Siri Image: Apple If you already talk to Siri a lot using your iPhone, why not make the assistant a permanent part of the household with a HomePod mini? It has room-filling, 360-degree sound, you can control your smart devices with it, and you won't have to use your phone to converse with Siri. Did we mention it's cool looking? Because it is. 🎮 Up-Down-A-B-Start Still evolving 25-years later You know what Pokemon is, we know what Pokemon is, but how did Pokemon become so big? James Batchelor of GamesIndustry.biz looks at the franchise's history, including where the series is now and where it might go next.     🗞 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]