Siri? You Sound Different

iOS 14.5 will lets users choose their Siri voice first, rather than defaulting to the feminine option

April 2, 2021 It's April 2, 2021. It's Friday! How about some music to celebrate the upcoming weekend? Apple Music | Spotify     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 298 articles, 9 podcasts, 15 press releases, 328 tweets, and 22 YouTube videos 1. Siri Will No Longer Default to a Female Voice in iOS 14.5  The iOS 14.5 beta reveals Siri will no longer default to the female voice when used for the first time, and it's getting two new voice options. Apple explains the change is part of its "long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion." Good going, Apple, we're even more excited for iOS 14.5. 2. Casio Reveals First G-Shock Smartwatch to Use Google's Wear OS Android users looking for more durable smartwatches may want to turn their attention to Casio's new G-Shock watch, the GSW-H1000. It's the first of its kind to use Google's Wear OS platform, and it can now display maps, sensor data, notifications, and more. It'll launch in May for $700. 3. Comcast May Pull Movies From Netflix to Increase Peacock Library Comcast, owner of NBCUniversal, may remove its movies from services like Netflix and HBO Max, according to a new report. These would then be added to Peacock's library, in an attempt to boost its offerings and subscriber numbers. Good news? Maybe, but for who? 🦑 Go Deeper Speaking of streaming, some services have plans to release more original shows on a weekly schedule, rather than releasing entire seasons at once. Allison Matyus has the deep dive on this ongoing trend, and why binge-watching is still likely to stick around afterwards.     🎱 By the Numbers Netflix is still king Data: Business of Apps It's no wonder why Comcast wants more movies on Peacock. The service is currently estimated to have around 15 million subscribers, which sounds like a lot until you compare it to Hulu (35m), Disney+ (45m), and the reigning champ, Netflix (75m). Maybe it just needs more cartoons and superheroes?     🔥 Today's Hot Deal This Netgear R6230 Wi-Fi router is down to $50 right now on Amazon. If you need a new router that can cover a lot of space, this seems like the perfect fit. Grab one now! Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Don't judge me, science!" —Tim Fisher, General Manager Do you often find yourself staying up at night instead of going to bed. Some of us see it as a way to get some free time back, but it may be something more complex, like Sleep Procrastination. Uh oh. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Nature, meet technology Image: BioLite If you plan on camping anytime soon, Biolite's CampStove 2+ should be on your wishlist. This "electricity generating wood camp stove" produces smokeless fire that can also be used to charge whatever devices you brought along. Is it cheating at camping? Maybe, but we're all about comfort anyway. 🎥 Behind the Scenes Wait, do people like superheroes? Zack Snyder's Justice League has been out for a bit, but how well did it go for HBO Max? Observer digs into the streaming service's performance in March to find out. 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 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 2020 Dotdash • All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.   [View in Browser]