Windows 11 Expands Its Emoji Dictionary

An optional cumulative update for Windows 11 comes with a bunch of fixes and new emojis to play around with.

November 24, 2021 It's November 24, 2021 and National Thanksgiving Prep Day. Sure, we may have made that up, but what else are we supposed to think about if not all that delicious food? Also, we're out for the rest of the week, so enjoy the holiday and we'll see you all on Monday!     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 311 articles, 12 podcasts, 15 press releases, 425 tweets, and 11 YouTube videos 1. New Windows 11 Update Includes Many Fixes and More Emojis The latest Windows 11 cumulative update is here, and it's full of fixes, a bunch of new Fluent 2D style emojis, and support for Emoji 13.1. It's an optional download right now, so you can hold off until it's part of the next system update, or you can get in on the fun early. We know which choice we'd make. 2. Roku Issues Reported After 10.5 System Update Roku users are reportedly having issues with their devices since the latest 10.5 update, including streaming apps not responding and frozen screens. Fortunately, Roku has pushed a software rollback as a short-term fix, but there's no word on a more permanent solution. Hang in there, people. 3. Spotify, Netflix Collaborate on New Entertainment Streaming Hub Spotify has added a new Netflix Hub that pulls together music and podcasts tied to Netflix shows. The section is available to Free and Premium subs in the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, India, Australia, and New Zealand, and should cut down on how often you have to Shazam a song playing in the background. 🦑 Go Deeper The Pixel 6's slower charge time is either a point against its quick charge capabilities, or a point in its favor as it conserves battery life. According to Rob Rich, it really all comes down to perspective and what you want out of it.     🎱 By the Numbers On the up and up Data: Roku Roku has only found more success throughout the year, as it heads into the final stretch of 2021 with 56 million active users, who probably use a wide range of Roku hardware. We bet that's their secret, too: straightforward, convenient tech that does everything it sets out to do. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal Need a simple device that can handle all your reading needs? Look no further than the Kindle Paperwhite (8GB, without Ads), which is $40 off on Amazon right now, making it a very tempting $109.99. Snatch this one up and get to reading. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "See, Apple, you could be like them." —Kyree Leary, Associate News Editor Want to know what's going on inside the Pixel 6 Pro? As always, iFixit has the breakdown you need, as well as some much deserved praise for how Google handles fingerprint sensor calibration after repairs. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Let there be light... and sound! Image: Uncommon Goods If you want to get away from our modern, tech-looking bluetooth speakers, this LED Lantern Speaker may be more your style, bringing a bit of a camping flavor to your kitchen, living room, or wherever you intend to set it up. The only thing that could make it better? If it was an actual flame instead of an LED. 🚀 Facing the Future Another metaverse already? We hope you're not already sick of Meta (formerly Facebook) and talk of metaverses, because ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, has ambitions of its own to take on the social media giant. Please, no. This'll go 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]