Kindle Says Goodbye... to 3G

Older Amazon ereaders will soon lose 3G access.

July 30, 2021 It's July 30, 2021. Hey, it's the weekend AND it's National Cheesecake Day. Have a playlist to go with your dessert: Apple Music | Spotify     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 332 articles, 8 podcasts, 14 press releases, 341 tweets, and 8 YouTube videos 1. Older Amazon Kindles to Lose 3G Access Amazon has been sending emails to owners of older, 3G-enabled Kindles lately that say the cellular connections will stop working sometime in December. If your older Kindle doesn't have Wi-Fi, you may be out of luck. 2. AirTags May Not Work With Bitterant-Coated Batteries Amid concerns about AirTag batteries being just the right size for children to swallow and choke on them, Apple has warned us all that just putting a bitterant on the replaceable batteries could block the battery contacts and render the AirTag useless. Just keep 'em away from your kids, ok? 3. Bang & Olufsen Announce New Beoplay EQ Earbuds These new active noise cancelling true wireless earbuds from audiophile company Bang & Olufsen could give AirPod Pros a run for better specs, but the B&O Beoplay EQ buds will run $150 more than the Pros. Worth it? You decide! They are rather pretty, tho. 🦑 Go Deeper Some PC gamers might be upset that the upcoming Steam Deck will only allow games that have a minimum of 30 fps. Josh Hawkins talked with some experts who say, "Chill out; don't worry too much. It'll be fine." Check out the deeper dive right here.      🎱 By the Numbers We still love the paper books Data: Goodereader We spend a lot of time worrying about who's winning the ebook wars, but paper books are still the top dog in the market. Hardback and paperback books far outsold electronic ones, whether you're talking about ebooks or audiobooks.      🔥 Today's Hot Deal Looking for a hot deal on an all-new 2021 Toshiba 50-inch LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV? Look no further, as Amazon has it on sale for a delightful 21% off, bringing the price down to an affordable $369.99. Got it? Get it? Good! Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Warp speed, ahead!" —James Tiberius Kirk, Spaceman Traveling at faster-than-light speeds has always been in the realm of science fiction. Now, however, some fancy physicists have found what may be a way to make "warp speed" a science fact. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Keep it all on your back in style Image: Waterfield If you're traveling these days, you know how important it is to keep all your stuff with you. This new Waterfield Air Travel Backpack fits all your tech gear along with a nice amount of clothing and other essentials. It's the maximum size you can carry on, ensuring your gear arrives when you do. Get yours now.  🎥 Behind the Scenes The uncanny valley is getting shallower Get ready for even more realistic deepfakes in your movies, as Lucasfilm just hired the YouTuber that improved upon the company's own Grand Moff Tarkin, Princess Leia, and young Luke Skywalker. Give the videos a look and you'll see why this guy has a job now.       🗞 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]

Oculus Quest 2's Skin Problem

The company has recalled Oculus 2 headsets due to reports of skin irritation from the foam insert.

July 29, 2021 It's July 29, 2021. Today is National Lasagna Day, National Chicken Wing Day, and National Chili Dog Day, which would make for a very odd, yet very awesome, meal. Bon appétit!     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 324 articles, 5 podcasts, 12 press releases, 426 tweets, and 11 YouTube videos 1. Oculus Recalls Quest 2 Foam Inserts Due to 'Skin Irritation' Facebook-owned Oculus sent out emails to Quest 2 VR users detailing a recall for the headset's facial foam insert, saying that there have been reports of skin irritation. The company is pausing sales until they can replace it, and offering silicone inserts to current users. In your face, Oculus! 2. OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro Get Fix for HD Video Bug OnePlus has resolved an issue with the digital rights management (DRM) system that affected many OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro devices (mostly a bug that affected HD video authorizations) after installing the May security update. The fix is currently available for North American users, with other regions to follow "soon." Fixing things is good, for sure. 3. Apple to Host a Pet Photography Virtual Session Looking to get some sweet pet portraits with your phone? Well, Apple's got an online course to help you do just that. Professional photographer Jason Nocito is hosting a live virtual session today from noon to 1 pm ET where he'll show you how to use your iPhone to take portrait photos of your fur family.  🦑 Go Deeper Sure, we've all got access to millions of songs on our phones these days, but it can all feel a little overwhelming. Retro-gear fanatic Charlie Sorrel has a deeper look at how an old iPod Classic could help us all feel less overloaded.     🎱 By the Numbers Still on the upward trend Data: Android Central While Facebook doesn't report on specific sales numbers of its Oculus Quest 2 headset, the developer of popular VR app Rec Room estimates that as of April 2021, the headset has likely sold around 5 million units, making it a super fast seller. The quick response to irritated skin will likely keep sales increasing. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal This Eufy home security setup is a massive 30% off over at Amazon right now, netting you a 4-cam system with HomeKit compatibility, 2K resolution, and a 1-year battery life for $405.99. That's good stuff! Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Yeah, but when will we see the nanobots?" —Rob LeFebvre, Senior News Editor Apparently, scientists have found that embryonic cells can self-organize. The resulting collections are called xenobots, and the research is challenging the way we look at life itself. Wow. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  "The only Simpsons game I can think of is the one where we pretend dad isn't an alcoholic." -Bart Simpson Image: Konami Let's be clear, you know you want this mini arcade cabinet version of The Simpsons video game (which is now nearing its 30th anniversary). Heck, it even comes with its own custom bar stool. Go ahead, pre-order what's likely to be a hot seller this August 16th, then bask in the jealousy of all your friends as you say, "Ha-hah!" like Nelson does. 🎮 Up-Down-A-B-Start Going back to the basement If you spent any part of your childhood (or later, we see you) playing tabletop role-playing games, Demeo is the VR game you want to check out. Take a quick read of this fair and balanced review of the title and decide whether you want to hang out in a VR basement playing with miniatures with a few of your buddies (spoiler, you do).      🗞 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]