Nintendo Switch, Meet OLED

Nintendo's new Switch console comes with a larger, 7-inch OLED display, among other things.

July 7, 2021 It's July 7, 2021. On this day in 1936, several US patents were issued for the Phillips-head screw and screwdriver to Henry F. Phillips, founder of the Phillips Screw Company. One of its first customers? GM, for its Cadillac assembly line.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 346 articles, 8 podcasts, 9 press releases, 305 tweets, and 10 YouTube videos 1. Nintendo Announces New Switch Model With Larger OLED Screen The new Nintendo Switch model was announced Tuesday, and the biggest change is a larger, 7-inch OLED screen. Coming on October 8, the new model also has 64GB of memory, an ethernet port, and a price tag of $349. We get the sense that many of you very quickly decided if you wanted it or not. 2. Some iOS 15 Features Won't Work on Older iPhone Models Apple has confirmed that iOS 15 will run on everything from an iPhone 6S (2015) to the iPhone 12 (2020), but only the iPhone XS (2018) and newer can use all of its features. Many of iOS 15's processor-heavy functions simply won't work on older devices. Sorry folks, it's time to reluctantly upgrade! 3. Muse Group Says Audacity Isn't Spyware Muse Group, which acquired Audacity in April, has responded to claims that the audio recording app is now spyware following changes to its privacy notice. In an official response, it says the accusations are a result of "unclear phrasing." Agree? Disagree? Or has the damage already been done? 🦑 Go Deeper Twitter now lets users make physical security keys their sole method of two-factor authentication (2FA). Erin Miller has the deep dive on the new security feature, its benefits, and its potential tradeoffs.     🎱 By the Numbers Get outta here, iOS 12! Data: Apple As we approach iOS 15, let's take a quick look back at iOS 14's adoption rate across all iPhones. Turns out (and surprising no one), iOS 14 is the most used version, leaving iOS 13 and earlier in the rearview. How long until iOS 15 does the same to its predecessor? We give it a month. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal This Samsung 3.1.2-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos is $449 on Best Buy right now, down from its typical $600. Want better sound? Pick this up, then pump it up! Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Look, they're taking their first steps!" —Kyree Leary, Associate News Editor Robots already "see" differently than humans, but it's still impressive seeing them tackle a set of stairs. Case in point, researchers from OSU have successfully trained a bipedal robot named Cassie to do just that. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Zoom zoom Image: Beno Inc Who wouldn't want a bike that can propel itself? Combine that with a sleek design and hubless wheels, and you've got the Reevo Airless. Water resistant, a range of up to 37 miles, and security features including a one-touch fingerprint sensor, automatic lock, and GPS tracking? Yes, please. 🚀 Facing the Future Order to go using a QR code What's next for restaurants? Automation probably. Business Insider reports that a number of restaurants are now incorporating QR codes, automated drive-thru ordering, and more in place of human workers. Yay? Companies probably think it's a win.     🗞 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]