iMacs and AirTags and iPads, Oh My!

Apple revealed a new M1 iMac, AirTags, next-gen Apple TV, and more at its Spring Loaded event.

April 21, 2021 It's April 21, 2021. It's National Library Workers Day! Where would we be without our libraries and the people who keep them going? Today, show your thanks however you can.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 303 articles, 9 podcasts, 15 press releases, 365 tweets, and 9 YouTube videos 1. Apple Unveils New M1 iMac, AirTags, and More Apple's Spring Loaded event was densely packed with reveals, including the long-awaited AirTags and M1 iPad Pro. But the biggest reveal may have been the new M1 iMac with a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display, Touch ID, and more. It's out on April 30 and starts at $1299, so get those credit cards ready. 2. HTC Vive Air Headset Prematurely Revealed If you can only exercise with a fitness-focused VR headset, the HTC Vive Air may be for you. The prematurely revealed headset is "specially designed for virtual fitness" and "optimized for high intensity." An official—though probably less surprising—announcement is expected in May during ViveCon 2021. 3. Alexa Can Now Tell People Where to Find COVID-19 Vaccines Alexa owners looking to get vaccinated asap can now turn to the voice assistant, which will inform people of nearby vaccination sites when prompted. It can also provide answers about eligibility requirements and call specific locations. Sounds like a great way to stay on top of things. 🦑 Go Deeper Buying a shiny new iPhone can be enticing, but do you really need to if your old iPhone is still kicking? Matthew Smith held onto his iPhone 7 Plus, and shares his experiences with it in 2021.     🎱 By the Numbers People like Macs. Who Knew. Data: Apple, Business of Apps It's hard to imagine Macs ever being unpopular. They've consistently sold millions of units over the last several years, and for years before that. Sure, they're expensive, but Macs have a design and performance that some people swear by. Expect M1 Macs to raise those numbers even higher.     🔥 Today's Hot Deal This 256GB 12.9-Inch iPad Pro (4th Gen w/ Wi-Fi) is $100 off on Best Buy right now. Whether you need an iPad for work or fun, you can't go wrong with this one. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Like riding a bike. But with robots." —Kyree Leary, Associate News Editor NASA's Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter continue to have a good time on Mars. This time, the rover captured the helicopter's first takeoff, lifting 10 feet off the ground for 39 seconds. Gotta hover before you can fly. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  The 'X' means it's cool Image: Xupermask The Xupermask from will.i.am (yes, from the Black Eyed Peas) is a smart mask with dual HEPA filters, fan and audio controls, bluetooth, a 7 hour battery life, and more. It's not N95, but it's more for style anyway. The $300 mask is sold out right now, but you can sign up to be notified when it's available again. 🚀 Facing the Future Fending off online trolls Online trolling is all over social media, and could probably be toned down a lot. Software engineer Tracy Chou and her new app, Block Party, hope to do just that. Read on to learn what it's all about.     🗞 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 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 2020 Dotdash • All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.   [View in Browser]