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March 17, 2022 It's March 17, 2022. On this day in 1988, Apple sued Microsoft for copyright infringement, claiming the Windows-maker stole design elements from macOS. How'd it go? Well, Apple's lost the lawsuit in 1995, so... not great.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 394 articles, 15 podcasts, 13 press releases, 349 tweets, and 20 YouTube videos 1. Low-Income Customers Can Now Get Free Verizon Fiber Verizon customers who qualify for the FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program are eligible to receive free Fios internet with no data caps, contracts, or the need to pay for a router. Interested? The program is available now with 200Mbps (free), 500Mbps ($25/month), and Gigabit ($50/month) plans. 2. Microsoft Adding New Hybrid Work Features to Teams and More Microsoft is releasing new features to its hybrid work platforms and apps. Teams is getting the bulk of the update, such as shared channels to better collaborate with people, while PowerPoint is getting the ability to record videos and deliver presentations via Teams. Thanks, MS! 3. Slack Gives iPad App Major Update Slack has redesigned its iPad app to match its desktop counterpart. The redesign adds a two-column layout that better displays channels and messages, long-press context menus, and more. The update is out now, with Slack saying it'll add new features throughout 2022. We sure hope so, Slack. 🦑 Go Deeper Bummed the next set of iPhones won't have a fancy new CPU? Don't be, because our iPhones are already fast and powerful enough. At least, that's according to Charlie Sorrel. Go hear him out.     🎱 By the Numbers Yes, people pay for Slack Data: Business of Apps Why would anyone pay for Slack? Well, it's premium features aren't too shabby if you and a large group use it. Full message history, video calls with up to 15 people, improved security, Okta support, and more? Sounds pretty useful. We bet the free route works just fine for a lot of groups, though. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal Shark's AI Robot Vacuum is down to $499.99 on Amazon right now thanks to a hefty $150 discount. We've said it before and we'll say it again: no one likes sweeping or mopping, so snatch this thing up, then kick back and let it do all the cleaning. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Robot photographers are definitely coming soon." —Mark Prigg, VP, Commerce If you're tired of taking your own Airbnb photos, researchers from Cornell designed a robot that can do it instead. How long before it's taking better photos than humans? (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Bright and subtle     Image: Uncommon Goods  We like subtlety here, and this Hardwood LED Multicolor Wall Light from Uncommon Goods is one such example of that. Need a bit of extra light, but don't want to set up yet another lamp? This might be a nice, stylish, modern change of pace. Plus, you can set it up anywhere thanks to how narrow it is. 🎮 Up-Down-A-B-Start Difficult or hilarious? You decide! FromSoftware's latest, Elden Ring, has been out for a little bit. And while some see it as another challenging entry from the developer, Motherboard's Gita Jackson sees it as "an elaborate, and hilarious, piece of physical comedy." Definitely one of the more unique takes. Check out what they have to say.     🗞 Extra! Extra! We've got you covered with the best in daily tech news! See the latest on our site or follow us on Apple News and 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]