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Apple will reportedly debut the Apple Watch Series 7 this year, with a Series 8 and SE model coming in 2022.

June 15, 2021 It's June 15, 2021. On this day in 2006, Bill Gates announced he was transitioning from his role at Microsoft to focus more on the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 289 articles, 6 podcasts, 8 press releases, 299 tweets, and 7 YouTube videos 1. Apple Watch Series 7 Reportedly Arriving in 2021 Apple will release the Apple Watch Series 7 later this year, with a new screen and faster processor, according to new reports. The Apple Watch Series 8 is expected to arrive in 2022, alongside an updated Apple Watch SE. Do we need more watches? Apple seems to think so. Better start saving up. 2. Windows 10 Is Officially Done in October 2025 Microsoft has revealed it will end support for Windows 10 in October 2025. The cutoff applies to the Home, Pro, Pro Education, and Pro for Workstations editions. Does this means we'll see Windows 11 soon? We'll have to wait until the 'What's Next for Windows' event on June 24 to find out. 3. Amazon Alexa Helps You Practice Small Talk Skills Amazon has a new Alexa feature, available now, that will share tips about having engaging conversations with people. Simply say, "Alexa, help me small talk," and you'll get advice on how to have the perfect conversation. Anyone know how good the advice is? We're, uh, asking for a friend. 🦑 Go Deeper How much would change if our phones and tablets had longer, more efficient batteries? Charlie Sorrel delves into the possibilities, including new battery tech, potential impacts on the environment, and more.     🎱 By the Numbers A watch for every wrist Data: Business of Apps, Canalys, Strategy Analytics Apple Watches have only grown in popularity since their debut in 2015. As of 2020, Apple has sold over 40 million watches, and we bet that number has only gone up in 2021. Expect it to continue doing so as new models come out. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal Razer's 2020 Blade 15 gaming laptop is over $300 off on Amazon right now, making it a slightly less intimidating $1,480. Need new gaming hardware with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 2060 GPU? Pick this one up now. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "I know that voice." —Molly McLaughlin, Senior Content Strategist Have you ever wondered who's behind the voice of Alexa? Amazon itself hasn't disclosed such information, but a new book on the retail giant may have finally told us who it is. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  The perfect cup doesn't exist... or does it? Image: Ember, Amazon For coffee drinkers who never drink their beverages until they're cold, Ember's Temperature Control Smart Mug could be perfect for you. The app controlled mug can keep your drink hot for up to 80 mins on a full charge, or all day when used with its redesigned charging coaster. And it's only $100? You want this. 🙈 Wait, What? Unhealthy AirPods? While AirPods and other earbuds emit electromagnetic fields, there's no evidence that suggests these devices are harmful and can cause cancer. All such tech falls under the specific absorption rate (SAR) limit, so continue using them to your heart's content (or until their batteries runs out).     🗞 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]