| November 12, 2021
It's November 12, 2021, but more importantly, it's Friday and National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day! You know the deal; kick back, relax, and enjoy some much deserved pizza. Oh, and some music, too! Apple Music | Spotify  ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 455 articles, 15 podcasts, 18 press releases, 493 tweets, and 20 YouTube videos 1. Netflix Begins AV1 Streaming on Capable TVs and PS4 Pro Netflix has begun to roll out the AV1 codec for streaming on compatible TVs and the PS4 Pro, which should improve overall quality while reducing bandwidth. While AV1 has been available in Netflix's streaming mobile apps since 2020, TV users have not had the option. Until now. Enjoy! 2. Starlink Debuts New Rectangular Dish Starlink has revealed a new rectangular dish that is thinner and lighter than the previous circular model. It also comes with a new modem that's water resistant and enables access to three separate bandwidth channels instead of two. Want the new dish? It'll run you $499, just like its older sibling. 3. iCloud for Windows Can Now Show Your Highest Quality Images The latest update to iCloud for Windows has finally added official support for ProRes videos and ProRAW photos. What could be better than that? Well, the update also adds Apple's password generator, enabling people to set up and save stronger passwords. Talk about a huge win for Windows. 🦑 Go Deeper Need more screen space when using your MacBook? Let Charlie Sorrel tell you all about AirPlay Display, which can turn nearby Macs or iPad screens into additional monitors. Best part? The feature comes straight from Apple, so there's a good chance it works remarkably well. 🎱 By the Numbers YouTube is coming for you, Netflix  Data: Business of Apps We love our streaming services, but based on the chart above, Netflix and YouTube have received the most attention from us this year. We can see why. Netflix is kinda synonymous with streaming at this point, and YouTube is, well, YouTube. There's always something there to watch.  🔥 Today's Hot Deal
If you're really hurting for storage space on your computer, WD's 18TB hard drive is down to $339.99 on Amazon following a $190 discount. It's no SSD, but its perfect for storing a ton of files, photos, videos, and more. 🤓 Nerd Out "Imagine strawberries lasting longer than a day." —Kyree Leary, Associate News Editor We've had to deal with mold forming on food for decades, but some believe RNA may be the perfect foil to food-destroying fungi. We can think of some fruit that would be thankful. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It Y'know what? Magnets are cool  Image: Anker, Amazon You could charge your iPhone 13 using the included cable and a wall outlet, or you could be cool and place it on a magnetic stand instead. If the latter sounds better to you, check out Anker's 623 Magnetic Wireless Charger, which also works as an AirPods charger and iPhone stand. We'll take it! 🎥 Behind the Scenes Hahahahaha Ever wanted a better understanding of laugh tracks in TV sitcoms? Mashable provided a wonderful farewell to the concept, while also exploring its on-air history. It's a good read, so go check it out. 🗞 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.
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