Twitter, Now With More Ads

Twitter is conducting a global test in which it will place ads within Tweet conversation threads.

October 15, 2021 It's October 15, 2021. It's National Shawarma Day, and Friday! We're not gonna tell you how to spend your day, but maybe kick back, try out the Middle Eastern dish, and relax to some new music. It'll do you some good. Apple Music | Spotify     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 475 articles, 10 podcasts, 11 press releases, 379 tweets, and 19 YouTube videos 1. Twitter Wants to Insert Ads in Our Conversations Twitter has begun a global test on iOS and Android to include ads in conversations. Ads will be placed after the first, third, or eighth reply, though many of the details, such as frequency, permanence, and more are subject to change. Twitter? With more ads? Oh no. 2. Study Shows Current iPhone Prices Are 81% Higher Than in 2007 If you think iPhones are getting more expensive, you're likely on to something. According to a recent study, iPhone prices are 81% higher worldwide than they were when the iPhone first launched in 2007. This breaks down to a $437 increase per unit sold throughout the world. Oh, how far we've come. 3. HTC is Launching the Vive Flow, a New Lightweight VR Headset HTC is launching its new VR headset, the Vive Flow, which focuses on entertainment and body wellness. The 64GB unit will have a 3.2K resolution, a 75Hz refresh rate, and two stereo speakers for spatial audio support. The bad? It requires an external power supply to run, which is sold separately. Huh?! 🦑 Go Deeper When Android 12 officially releases, you may be tempted to hold off, but maybe Joshua Hawkins can convince you otherwise. Apparently, its many privacy-focused features already make the OS well worth the download.     🎱 By the Numbers Ads everywhere! Data: Twitter It's fair to be concerned about seeing ads in Twitter threads, but considering how much money it brings in for Twitter, it obvious why the platform's doing it. Just look: ads brought in a ton of cash over the last few years. We don't think Twitter wants that amount to get any smaller.   🔥 Today's Hot Deal Need an Alexa assistant with a screen so you can watch your shows in the kitchen? Check out the Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen). You can grab one for $100 on Amazon right now thanks to a $30 discount. Trust us. You'll like it. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "It's what's on the inside that counts." —Molly McLaughlin, Senior Content Strategist The new OLED Nintendo Switch may look like its predecessor on the outside, but a recent iFixit breakdown reveals there's more going on internally than some may expect. Give it a watch. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Load, pull, eat, enjoy Image: Unnecessary Inventions iPhone cases are meant to protect the phone, but what if they could feed you, too? Enter the Candy Catapult Case, created by Matty Benedetto of Unnecessary Inventions. Sure, this isn't for sale, but maybe it will inspire someone else to make and sell similar cases? We can only hope; we're hungry. 🎥 Behind the Scenes Rising to the top Squid Game is a hit, but what do the numbers say? Well, it's been viewed by 111 million Netflix accounts since its launch in September, and it holds the #1 spot on Netflix's Top 10 list in 94 countries. Sounds like it's doing pretty well.     🗞 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]