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AUGUST 4, 2021 It's August 4, 2021. It's National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! This one's pretty self-explanatory. Just load up on the best type of cookie in the world and have a great day!     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 407 articles, 7 podcasts, 14 press releases, 259 tweets, and 7 YouTube videos 1. Apple's Magic Keyboard Available Separately From $149 Apple has made its Magic Keyboards with Touch ID available for individual purchase, for $149 and $179, respectively. If you've ever wanted to get your hands on the regular model or the one with a number pad, but didn't want to buy an entire computer to get it, now's your chance. Go, go, go! 2. Twitter Now Lets You Log In With Google and Apple IDs Twitter users can now log in using a Google or Apple ID, though the two don't work exactly the same. See, while a Google ID can be used on Android, iOS, and on the web, an Apple ID can only be used on Apple devices. And even then, it's currently only for the app, not Twitter.com. Come on, Apple. 3. Spotify Tests an Ad-Supported Monthly Plan  Spotify is testing a new subscription plan that would maintain ads, but offer unlimited skips for less than the $10 Premium tier. The test is using a number of different price points—most notably $1/month, but this is unlikely to be the final price. Could this be enough to turn free users into paid subscribers? 🦑 Go Deeper The Zens magnetic charging station can charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, and a fourth device simultaneously, but is it worth it? Sascha Brodsky think so, and he's ready to drop $150 on it to find out.     🎱 By the Numbers The phones have it Data: Business of Apps Twitter has millions of users, and a majority of them access the social media platform from the comforts of their phones and tablets. It's understandable, really—we're always near our smart devices, and we've always got an itch to pick them up. May as well spend some time doom-scrolling, right?     🔥 Today's Hot Deal This Amazon Echo Frames (2nd Gen, Classic Black) and Echo Dot (4th Gen) bundle is $50 off right now on Amazon. All in on smart tech, wearables, and Alexa? Can't go wrong with this. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "But what flavor donut?" —Molly McLaughlin, Senior Content Strategist Have you ever wondered what shape our universe is? No? Consider doing so now, because new research suggests it's all one giant donut. Wait, what?! (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Nice and hot Image: Ember The Ember Mug² is for the coffee/cocoa/tea drinkers who constantly burn their tongues or forget their drinks until they're cold. This smart mug lets you set your desired beverage temperature and maintains it for over an hour. It also comes with a charging coaster, so you can keep your drinks hot forever. 🚀 Facing the Future Human power! U.C. San Diego engineers have designed a wearable capable of generating electricity when your finger sweats or presses on it. Imagine charging your phone with your own hands. Maybe one day we can truly do away with charging cables.     🗞 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]