Snap Into a Spectacle

Snap's next-gen Spectacle glasses can add AR effects over what you're viewing through the lenses.

May 24, 2021 It's May 24, 2021. On this day in 1844, Samuel Morse—creator of the Morse Code—sent the first telegraphic message from Washington, DC to Baltimore. The message? "What hath God wrought!" Ominous.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 296 articles, 5 podcasts, 9 press releases, 300 tweets, and 7 YouTube videos 1. Snap's New Spectacles Provide an AR Viewing Experience Snap has revealed its new Spectacle glasses which can superimpose AR effects over what you see through the lenses. While they aren't for sale yet, creators "looking to push the limits of immersive AR experiences" can apply for one. Is this you? Time to show Snap what you can do! 2. Spotify Adds the Ability to Download Music to Apple Watch Apple Watch users can finally download Spotify music or podcasts to their smartwatch to listen to without their phone nearby. Full access to all the features will roll out in the coming weeks, though only Premium Spotify users will be able to take advantage of it. Sorry, free streamers. 3. Android 12 Beta 2 Will Have the Privacy Dashboard When Android 12's second public beta arrives next month, it will have the platform's new privacy dashboard. This allows Android users to track the data apps have accessed over the past 24 hours, something Google says it added due to numerous feedback and suggestions. Good on ya, Google. 🦑 Go Deeper E-book readers are relatively tiny compared to, say, the iPad Pro, but what if they embraced bigger sizes? Charlie Sorrel has the deep dive on Kobo's Elipsa, a 10.3-inch e-reader that makes a strong case for going big.     🎱 By the Numbers Spotify v. Apple Music Data: Business of Apps, Counterpoint This time last year saw Spotify leading in market share, keeping even Apple at bay. We bet the rankings look pretty similar these days, though the pair of streaming services will always have their diehard fans regardless of popularity. At least both have lossless audio and offline music now. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal The 2020 Roku Ultra streaming player is $30 off on Amazon right now, making it a nice $69. If you're ready to join the Roku family, this isn't a bad way to do it. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Tetris is still awesome, by the way." —Rob LeFebvre, Senior News Editor 1989's Tetris for the Game Boy obviously didn't have online capabilities, but that didn't stop one hacker from finding a way to add it and play with some friends. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  "I... am... Iron Man." Image: Hasbro, Amazon Hasbro is back with a non-universe-ending version of the Iron Man Nano Gauntlet seen in Avengers Endgame. The $125 glove has articulated fingers, detachable Infinity Stones, and even a "snap!" sound effect inspired by the movie. You know you want to pre-order it now. We can see it in your eye. 🎧 Listen Up How has tech changed the horror genre? On this episode of Polygon's Galaxy Brain podcast, the crew discuss Spiral: From the Book of Saw, and how horror movies have incorporated tech into the genre, rather than come up with reasons to omit it. Give it a listen.     🗞 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]