A New Kindle on the Shelf

Amazon has two new Kindle models arriving next month, the 8GB Paperwhite and the 32GB Signature Edition.

September 22, 2021 It's September 22, 2021. National Centenarian's Day! Know anyone celebrating 100+ birthdays? Spend some time today honoring them, and maybe listening to whatever advice they're willing to share.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 439 articles, 7 podcasts, 19 press releases, 293 tweets, and 10 YouTube videos 1. Amazon Introduces Next Generation of Kindle Paperwhite Amazon has introduced two new Kindle Paperwhite models—the new 8GB Paperwhite and the 32GB Signature Edition—available on October 27. The redesign aims for a better overall reading experience, with improvements to its screen, battery life, and water resistance. Kindle fans? Your time has come! 2. HP Unveils New Envy 34-Inch All-In-One Desktop HP has unveiled its new HP Envy all-in-one desktop. Designed with a 34-inch adjustable display, the new all-in-one also features Windows 11, an Intel Core i9 S-series processor, and support for Nvidia's RTX 3080 graphics cards. It's expected to arrive sometime in early October, starting at $1,999. Fancy! 3. Snapchat Adds AR Sign Language Lenses Coinciding with this week's International Week of Deaf, Snapchat has introduced new AR lenses and stickers that can help teach users sign language. The new additions teach users how to sign their name, and common words like "love" and "hug." We like this update, Snapchat, keep it up! 🦑 Go Deeper E-reader fans may be tempted to buy the new Kindle Paperwhite, but Charlie Sorrel argues there are much cheaper alternatives to check out, like the Kobo and the free, open-source app Calibre. Give him a chance to convince you.     🎱 By the Numbers The US is all over Snapchat Data: Business of Apps Snapchat is doing pretty well for itself all over the world, with a significant portion of its user base coming from the US (108 million) and, perhaps surprisingly, India (74.3 million). It still has millions of fans in other countries, too, so never let anyone tell you "no one uses Snapchat anymore."     Sponsored By Samsung Our New Favorite SmartWatch Doesn't Look Like a SmartWatch Smartwatches have a pretty universal look, but the GalaxyWatch4 Classic doesn't follow the trend. Fortunately and practically, this could lead to wearing it more and using its features more often. Check It Out 🤓 Nerd Out "Even art has a bit of science in it." —Rob LeFebvre, Senior News Editor In 1979, X-ray imaging techniques revealed a hidden Cupid in Johannes Vermeer's Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window portrait. Now, after nearly two years of restoration efforts, the unaltered work can be viewed for the first time. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  What's a desk without a levitating Moon? Image: uncommon goods Looks to spruce up your office space with new decorations? Why not try this Floating Moon desk lamp? A series of magnets keep the 3D-printed sphere aloft, while tapping the base will cause the Moon to slowly spin in place and change colors. Cool, elegant, and a little space-y? We know we want it. 🚀 Facing the Future If someone uses a clone of your voice, is it still your voice? Voice synthesizing is progressing rapidly, and none of us should be surprised when we hear more people using it over the next few years. Join The Verge's James Vincent as he breaks down the tech as well as the pros and cons of its existence.     🗞 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]