The Next Windows?

The next big Windows update may be revealed during a Microsoft event later this month.

June 7, 2021 It's June 7, 2021. It's National Chocolate Ice Cream Day! There are a lot of ways to improve a Monday, and ice cream is certainly one of them. Treat yourself to some.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 287 articles, 4 podcasts, 11 press releases, 300 tweets, and 10 YouTube videos 1. New Windows Version Could Be Revealed During June 24 Event Microsoft's new OS update, perhaps Windows 11 and reportedly named Sun Valley, will be unveiled during a Windows event on June 24. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella teased the update in May, referring to it as "one of the most significant updates to Windows of the past decade." Consider us intrigued. 2. Apple's Upcoming iPad Pro to Feature Wireless Charging Tangling with power cords may become a distant memory for iPad Pro users, as new reports claim its 2022 model will make use of wireless charging. The new tablet would also sport a new glass back, as well as have its own reverse charging feature to power other devices. Sound too good to be true? 3. New AirTag Update Acknowledges User Privacy Concerns People shouldn't be thrilled by the idea that AirTags could be used to track people, making a recent update all the more appreciated. The update shortens and randomizes the window in which AirTags sound an alert, which should make it harder to stalk people with them. Phew. Thanks, Apple. 🦑 Go Deeper We've become more invested in our privacy over the last couple years. Joshua Hawkins delves into how both iOS and Android have improved protections against app trackers, and how Apple's more granular approach may be the way to go.     🎱 By the Numbers Windows is doing alright Data: Statcounter Android may have the biggest share of the OS market at 41%, but Windows is holding its own in second place with a sizable 30%. The two platforms that can be on hardware made by other companies are in the lead? Who could've guessed that? 🔥 Today's Hot Deal Sony's 77-inch Bravia 4K OLED TV is a whopping $1000 off on Best Buy right now, bringing it down to a more manageable $3500. Want to go big on a TV? This might be the one for you. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "I want to go there." —Rob LeFebvre, Senior News Editor Disney's Avengers Campus opened on Friday. So, what's it like? For those of us who can't go just yet, nerd out alongside this superhero-sized breakdown of the theme park. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  What's an arcade? Image: Taito Japanese game publisher Taito is keeping arcades alive with its Egret II Mini arcade cabinet. It has a 5-inch 4:3 LCD screen and comes with 40 preloaded games like Space Invaders and Kaiser Knuckle. The cabinet doesn't ship until March 2022, so you have time to learn how to import one for yourself.  🎧 Listen Up What's up, Silicon Valley? On episode 5 of Sudhir Breaks the Internet, Sudhir speaks with Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, a senior campaign director for Color of Change, about how activism has changed in our digital world, and the intersection of big tech and civil rights. 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]