May Is For Macs and iPads

New reports suggest the M1 iMac, M1 iPad Pro, and new Apple TV 4k will release on May 21.

April 30, 2021 It's April 30, 2021. It's Friday, which means another music playlist to carry you into the weekend. Enjoy. Apple Music | Spotify     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 330 articles, 12 podcasts, 14 press releases, 278 tweets, and 10 YouTube videos 1. New iMac, iPad Pro, and Apple TV 4K Expected to Launch May 21 New reports from 9to5Mac and others are pointing to a launch date of May 21 for the new iMac, iPad Pro, and Apple TV 4K. This lines up with Apple previously stating they'd be out "in the second half of May," so if it's not true, it's at least pretty close. Pre-orders start today, so claim yours asap. 2. You Can Now Help Google Assistant Pronounce Unique Names Those frustrated with how Google Assistant says uncommon names can now teach it proper pronunciation. The learning feature will roll out over the next few days, enabling the assistant to remember how you say certain names "without keeping a recording of your voice." We like both of these things. 3. Windows 10 May 2021 Update Coming Soon The next Windows 10 update is almost here, with Microsoft explaining it's now preparing the May 2021 update, also known as version 21H1. Windows Insiders get the update first, but when it's ready for the public, expect a number of security and error fixes. Nothing too exciting, but maybe that's for the best. 🦑 Go Deeper Apple and Spotify have new paid podcast subscription plans, but who's really benefiting from it? Joshua Hawkins and a few experts think it'll be bad for both podcasters and listeners.     🎱 By the Numbers Anyone remember Windows 8? Data: Statcounter Windows 10 has become the main Windows OS running on PCs, and we bet Microsoft prefers it that way. There's still ~20% of people using Windows 7, but we're surprised some machines still use Windows 8.1. As for XP, 8, and Vista? Well, combined, they make up less than 2% of the Windows OS marketshare.     🔥 Today's Hot Deal The Roku Streambar with Voice Remote is down to $99 on HSN right now. If you're all in with Roku and in need of better sound, we can't think of a more appropriate upgrade. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Can't wait for the casting announcement." —Kyree Leary, Associate News Editor To better prepare for an asteroid impacting Earth, NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office is teaming up with other scientists to simulate such an event happening. We guess you can never be too prepared. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Juuust right Image: Amazon, Ultimate Ears If you can't use AirPods, Pixel Buds, and the rest because they just refuse to stay in your ears, Ultimate Ears' FITS may be exactly what you need. These $250 earbuds come with special tips that mold themselves to fit your ears, hopefully allowing you to finally understand why people like them so much. 🎥 Behind the Scenes Avengers! Disney+'s second Marvel series, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, has concluded, meaning it's time for another episode of their behind the scenes, documentary series, Assembled. Watch how the cast and crew brought the show to life.     🗞 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]