Netflix Enters the Video Game Fray

A new reports claims Netflix plans to add video games to its streaming service, though details are a little thin.

July 16, 2021 It's July 16, 2021. It's also Friday! Congrats! Here's some music to rock out to and celebrate the weekend. Apple Music | Spotify     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 347 articles, 5 podcasts, 11 press releases, 399 tweets, and 15 YouTube videos 1. Netflix Reportedly Planning to Stream Video Games New reports claim Netflix will add video games to its service within the next year. We wouldn't get our hopes up yet, though, as it's unclear what Netflix plans to do with game streaming, which games it will have, and if it'll be supported across all platforms. Surely, game consoles would make the cut? 2. Amazon Almost Made an Alexa Tracker for Kids Newly uncovered documents have revealed that Amazon almost made a $99 wearable tracker for kids. Codenamed "Seeker," it would've had Alexa and Wi-Fi, and access to the Kids+ subscription for unlimited access to kids movies, apps, and more. Is the idea still in the works? Only Amazon knows. 3. Adobe's Global Emoji Report Looks At Emoji Trends Adobe published its 2021 Global Emoji Trend Report on Thursday, revealing some fun details about emoji users. There's a lot to go through, but one of the bigger takeaways is 67% of surveyees think people who use emojis are friendlier than those who don't. It's true. I mean, just look at us. :) 🦑 Go Deeper Given how much time we spend on our phones, surely unlimited data plans are necessary? Joshua Hawkins isn't so sure—such plans may actually be a waste of your money.     🎱 By the Numbers Who knew emojis could be good for you Data: Adobe People get a lot of use out of emojis, and have more than a few reasons to use them. Sure, they can be fun options in a text conversation, but who knew they could improve mental health and make it easier for people to be themselves? As long as they're doing that, we say let's keep them around. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal The Acer Chromebook Spin 713 Laptop w/ 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD is $80 off on Best Buy right now, bringing it down to $619. Part laptop, part tablet, 100% deal. Pick one up now. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "This piece, it really speaks to me. " —Rob LeFebvre, Senior News Editor Did you know there's an AI art scene? It's true. And it's currently in the midst of a huge shift due to hackers creating new tools to make AI art with. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Portable PC Gaming Image: Valve What would you get if you combined PC gaming with the portability of the Nintendo Switch? You'd get the recently revealed Steam Deck from Valve. It's exactly what it looks like: a Switch-like handheld that lets you play your Steam/PC games on the go, or on your TV via a dock. Yep. We want it. 🎥 Behind the Scenes Take that, movie theaters! How well did Marvel Studio's Black Widow do on Disney+? Quite well. The House of Mouse revealed this week that the latest Marvel movie brought in over $60 million on the streaming service alone. Looks like a clear sign that people like watching new releases from home in their pajamas.      🗞 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]