Apple Updates AirTags To Do... Something

Apple has released a new update for its AirTags, but neglected to delve into what it introduces.

AUGUST 30, 2021 It's August 30, 2021. It's National Just Because Day! Maybe take a nap, have some tacos, open a coloring book, or buy a new PC. Why? Because the day allows you to do so. Have fun... responsibly.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 211 articles, 5 podcasts, 6 press releases, 371 tweets, and 9 YouTube videos 1. Apple Releases AirTags Firmware Update Apple has released an AirTag update without specifying what it adds. Reports suggest it may include Android support to detect AirTags and anti-stalking features. Or it could be minor bug fixes. Maybe it's neither. Either way, your AirTags should update automatically, because we don't get a choice here. 2. New Pixel 5a Ad Wants You to Know About the Headphone Jack The latest ad for the Google Pixel 5a was released Friday, and instead of hyping up its screen or improved hardware, Google decided to focus on the headphone jack—or "the circle" as the ad refers to it. It's likely you already know what this particular port is, but give it a watch anyway. It's a fun 2-mins. 3. Twitter Announces Testing for Paid Ticketed Spaces Twitter may soon let you make money from Spaces you host. Twitter's official Spaces account announced it's testing Ticketed Spaces, giving some users the ability to set a price to listen to the Spaces they host. It's only trying the feature on iOS for now, but hopes to get it to everyone soon. Sign us up! 🦑 Go Deeper A good headset can really improve your listening experience, which is exactly what happened to Jen Allen when she tried the new Corsair HS80 gaming headset. She called it "meditative," which certainly piqued our interest.     🎱 By the Numbers Twitter's fighting for your attention Data: statcounter We've said before that Twitter is popular and isn't hurting for users, but even then, it's only accounting for ~8% of people's social media attention. Over the last year, it's rarely hit above 10%, but it's still the #2 social media platform when it comes to market share. First place? You guessed it: Facebook. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal The all-new Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) is $30 off on Amazon right now, bringing it down to a nice $99.99. Can you ever have enough Alexa devices? We'll leave that up to you. Pick this one up now! Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Take that, Hawkeye!" —Rob LeFebvre, Senior News Editor & also Iron Man, probably Most people could probably hit a stationary target with a bow & arrow, but what about moving/flying targets? Well, you could either practice, or build an auto-aiming bow. Honestly, we're not sure which is harder. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Can a TV be too big? Nope! Image: C SEED For those out there with a bare wall and a TV that doesn't quite live up to their ambitions, C Seed is here with an enormous, 19-ft wide 4K TV called the C SEED 256. It's touted as "The world's largest 4k widescreen indoor tv," and we're inclined to believe it. Want one? Better reach out to them ASAP. 🎧 Listen Up 12 Minutes and a Farewell On episode 108 of GameSpot After Dark, the crew discuss the recent 12 Minutes game and their thoughts on it, the upcoming Bethesda and Arcane game Deathloop, then move on to say goodbye to one of their own, who is moving on to big things. 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]