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]