So Long, Farewell, Aufwiedersehn, Goodbye

Google will shut down its standalone mobile shopping app next month

April 13, 2021 It's April 13, 2021. It's National Peach Cobbler Day and National Scrabble Day. You know what to do.       ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 274 articles, 8 podcasts, 12 press releases, 397 tweets, and 4 YouTube videos 1. Google Will Shut Down its Mobile Shopping App If you went shopping via Google's dedicated app (who did, though?), you'll need to retrain your muscle memory and shop with Google on the web, as the company sunsets the standalone app on iOS and Android by the end of June. So long, we hardly knew ye, etc., etc. 2. YouTube TV Is Down $20 for new Subscribers It's only for a limited time, but if you haven't subscribed to what many feel is the best live streaming TV service out there, now's the time. You can now sign up for YouTube TV for $20 less per month, bringing the total damage to $45 (for the first month only). Yay? Buy some peach cobbler with the savings. 3. Apple Looking At iPad Pro Display Shortages You'll most likely see new iPad Pros this month, says Bloomberg, but they may be in short supply due to a shortage of screen components. Companies making the new mini-LED screens are reporting low yields of the technology, which could put a crimp in plans to get one. Sound familiar, PS5 shoppers? 🦑 Go Deeper Phone makers want you to upgrade constantly, but experts say it would be better if they'd just upgrade their support for current and past phones. Our own Josh Hawkins has the deeper dive with all the fun details.     🎱 By the Numbers Is the market saturated? Data: Lifewire Sales of iPads are still strong, but they're not quite reaching the heights of when Apple first introduced them. Is it because they're so good, people end up upgrading less often than they do smartphones? Hard to say, really, but at least we know the hardware is solid.     🔥 Today's Hot Deal Yeah, it's weird-looking, but this Anker vertical ergonomic mouse might be just the thing to manage your pending carpal tunnel. If nothing else, it's more than half off at $14.99. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Taking the dragon out for a quick cruise." —Rob LeFebvre, Senior News Editor Talk about a joy ride... in space! Four of the astronauts aboard the International Space Station took their Dragon crew module for a spin this week, showing off their smooth (space) moves while they did so. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Kiss my shiny, metal Pilsner Image: Asahi What's better than your own bartender? A beer-storing and -pouring robotic one, right? This delightful-looking yet useful beer 'bot will store up to a six pack (and keep them chill while doing so), then pour you a cold one whenever you ask. What more do you want? 🎧 Listen Up Let's resolve this issue once and for all Phone makers may want you to think that a higher screen resolution means a better phone experience, but it's simply not true. Just like with camera specs, phone displays have several factors that influence their quality, like OLED vs LCD, for example. Don't believe (all) the hype!     🗞 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]