Happy Halloween! Here's a New Apple Watch

Known Apple leaker Jon Prosser claims the Apple Watch Series 7 will begin shipping later this month.

October 4, 2021 It's October 4, 2021. On this day in 1957, Sputnik 1 launched and kicked off the Space Race between the Soviet Union and United States. Now look at us, trying to get to Mars and stuff.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 241 articles, 6 podcasts, 9 press releases, 362 tweets, and 11 YouTube videos 1. The Apple Watch Series 7 Might Ship Later This Month According to well-known Apple leaker Jon Prosser and his sources, we could see pre-orders for the Apple Watch Series 7 begin next week, with shipping beginning as soon as mid-October. If true, the newest Apple Watch would likely end up on people's wrists before Halloween. How's that for a treat?  2. CarPlay Won't Play Nice With the iPhone 13 or iOS 15 The iPhone 13 and iOS 15 aren't agreeing with CarPlay, as it has begun shutting down when people try listening to music. Temporary fixes include turning off the EQ setting, or resetting the network settings, but they may not work for everyone. Help us, Apple, you're our only hope. 3. Bing's Most Searched Term Is 'Google' A lawyer working for Google told a court in the EU that Bing's most searched term is, in fact, 'Google.' SEO company Ahrefs compiled info on Bing's most searched terms, confirming its global ranking. Even in the US, 'google' still comes in at the number three spot. Is anyone surprised? We didn't think so. 🦑 Go Deeper Could M1 Macs really benefit from a High-Power Mode? Charlie Sorrel sure thinks so, and it could further widen the gap between Apple's M1 hardware and its Intel counterparts.     🎱 By the Numbers Even the term 'google' is more popular than 'bing' Data: Ahrefs It's probably for the best that Bing doesn't have feelings, because imagine not only being a less popular search engine, but even having your own name trail behind your immediate competition in total number of searches.   🔥 Today's Hot Deal If you're still rocking an older iPad Air, it might be time to upgrade. Fortunately, Apple's 2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro (Wi‑Fi, 128GB, Space Gray) is $100 off on Amazon right now, making it an even $1000. We'd call that perfect timing. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "No, seriously, why are links blue?" —Tim Fisher, General Manager Hyperlinks are blue, but why? Elise Blanchard pondered the same thing, and her research took her deep into the history of the internet, including early browsers, old OSs, and more. All over a simple color. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Spin, point, learn Image: StackSocial A normal globe can teach you a lot, but the Orboot Earth takes it a few steps further by adding augmented reality to the mix. Give it a spin, point your smartphone/tablet at it, and watch as you and the kids learn something new about the world you live in. 🎧 Listen Up Amazon did a lot this week The Engadget Podcast crew reconvene yet again to discuss the latest happenings in tech, from Amazon's new hardware to the Astro robot to Facebook leaks regarding Instagram. A lot of went down this week, and they manage to touch on quite a bit in just over an hour. 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]