Now Google Takes a Turn

Google revealed the new Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, a new Pixel subscription service, a new mobile chip, and much more

October 20, 2021 It's October 20, 2021. It's World Statistics Day! Sure, they may seem boring, but statistics help us with a lot, like predicting the weather, making purchasing decisions, or even just understanding how people use a service. Today, give some thought to how stats have affected you.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 279 articles, 16 podcasts, 20 press releases, 499 tweets, and 11 YouTube videos 1. Google Reveals Pixel 6 Price and Release Date The new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are here, with better camera tech, a new subscription service, and an entirely new system on a chip (Tensor). The Pixel 6 starts at $599 and the 6 Pro will start at $899. Pixel fever anyone?  2. Google Introduces Pixel Pass Phone Subscription Plan Want a new Pixel 6 or 6 Pro but don't want to drop all your cash at once? Consider the brand new Pixel Pass, which comes in at $45 or $55 per month depending on your model, and it comes with premium YouTube, Google Play subscriptions, and 200 GB of cloud storage with Google One. Sounds good! 3. Pixel 6 Adds Real Tone for Better Photo Equity Even better, the new Pixel 6 and 6 Pro cameras come with what Google's calling Real Tone, which promises to more accurately display different skin tones and highlight the details better than ever. Built-in better photos for people of color sounds just about right to us.  🦑 Go Deeper Lest Google hold all your attention, Charlie Sorrel takes a deeper look at whether or not you really need to get one of those high-powered MacBook Pro beasts revealed by Apple on Monday. You might not need one, but you probably want one. We sure do.     🎱 By the Numbers Oh, Google, where's those Pixels? Data: Counterpoint Research Sure, there are a lot of Pixel fans out there super excited over the new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro (we're some of them), but the straight-up numbers tell a different story. They're not even in the top 4. Poor Google.   🔥 Today's Hot Deal Save $25 on this 9-in-1 USB C Hub with an Ethernet Port, a 4K USB C to HDMI converter, 2 USB 3.0 Ports, 1 USB 2.0 Port, an SD Card Reader, now on sale for just $34.99. Grab two while you're at it! Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Google, just admit you got lost. It's fine." —Rob LeFebvre, Senior News Editor When we hit a dead-end road, it's likely because we took a wrong turn. But when multiple self-driving cars all hit the same dead-end? Sure, it's funny, but it's a good sign that autonomous cars are still learning. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Like a concept clock made real Image: MB&F If you need a new clock to really modernize the home, the Orb from MB&F and L'Epée 1839 could be just the thing you need. Completely mechanical internal gears, eight-days of reserve power, and an aluminum body that can be opened to place the clock in various positions? It's too pretty to say "no" to. 🚀 Facing the Future An unexpected entry in the Guinness World Records The future of cutting down on air conditioning bills and global warming may not be smart thermostats and paper straws, but "the world's whitest paint," created by Purdue professor Xiulin Ruan and his graduate students.     🗞 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]