"Netflix, Play Something"

Netflix users can now let the streaming service pick the movie or TV show thanks to a new feature.

April 29, 2021 It's April 29, 2021. It's National Shrimp Scampi Day! Don't know what to make for dinner tonight? We think we just figured it out for you. You're welcome.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 313 articles, 9 podcasts, 11 press releases, 256 tweets, and 10 YouTube videos 1. Netflix's 'Play Something' Feature Picks the Movie/Show for You  If you find yourself opening Netflix without something in mind to watch, its new 'Play Something' feature may help you out. Simply press the 'Play Something' button and Netflix will choose a show or movie based on what it thinks you like. Time to find out if Netflix really pays attention to us. 2. CES Will Return to Las Vegas Next Year The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) will return as an in-person event in Las Vegas in 2022. The Consumer Technology Association announced it will run from January 5-8, with ~1,000 companies set to attend, including Amazon, Google, and Lenovo. We suggest not booking a flight just yet, though. 3. Sony Sold 7.8 Million PlayStation 5 Consoles Sony has now sold 7.8 million PS5s since its launch last November. Previously, we knew the company sold 4.5 million consoles in 2020, meaning it added another 3.3 million between January and March. Nice. We're not surprised the demand is still there, but we still have questions about the supply. 🦑 Go Deeper iOS 14.5 just hit our iPhones, but is it really worth the upgrade? Charlie Sorrel thinks so, and walks us through all the ways it makes life easier.     🎱 By the Numbers How could you not share? Data: Business of Apps We can't imagine using Netflix and not sharing it (or being the person who it's shared with), and it seems like over 50% of Netflix users are in the same situation. The more surprising percentage is for the people who don't share, and we can't decide if "Why?!" or "How?!" is the more appropriate question.     🔥 Today's Hot Deal Samsung's Galaxy Buds+ are down to $99 on Best Buy today, $50 off its usual price. Grab a pair in black, white, red, or blue and jam to your favorite music. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Earth is all grown up." —Molly McLaughlin, Senior Content Strategist It's sometimes hard to tell how much a place has changed. Google Earth's latest Timelapse feature should help with our view of the world, at least, so load it up, pick an area, and take note of time's subtle effect on a place. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  One day they'll be real Image: Omni Hoverboards We're still pining for real, Back to the Future-like hoverboards, and Omni Hoverboards may be our best bet yet. Omni isn't selling boards just yet, but they have patents for their gear, and their mark-1 prototype has already set a Guinness record after traveling 275.9m. Keep an eye on them. We sure will. 🎮 Up-Down-A-B-Start Hold that pose! It's been over 20 years since the original Pokemon Snap for the Nintendo 64. Does its 2021 successor, New Pokemon Snap, capture the same feeling? Waypoint is a little torn, saying it meets some expectations, but fails to reach others. Give it a read.       🗞 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]