| October 31, 2022. Happy Halloween! Whether you're celebrating by being spooky, witchy, or stuffing yourself full of candy and other sweets, have a good time and be safe. Save us a Twix if you can, too. | | | ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds | | | Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): | | 431 articles, 6 podcasts, 7 press releases, 254 tweets, and 16 YouTube videos | | | 1. Xperia Pro-I Improves Live Streaming With Its Latest Update | | Sony's latest update for the Xperia Pro-I works in conjunction with the Videography Pro app to let you do more with your live streams. Now you can stream up to 120fps, stream directly to some social media platforms, and even record streams using the front-facing camera. Not bad for one update. | | 2. Some Apple Stores Aren't Selling the First Gen Apple Pencil | | Next time you visit an Apple Store, you may not be able to buy the original Apple Pencil. Why? Well, it needs the USB-C to Lightning adapter to work with the new iPad, but the adapter's stock is... less than ideal, so some stores won't sell the Pencil until the adapter is easier to get. Great, that's just great. | | 3. Twitter Removes Ticketed Spaces to Improve Other Audio Features | | Remember when Twitter was willing to charge people to listen to live Spaces talks? Yeah, that's done now, with the company now pivoting to improve "the core Spaces experience." We think we're okay with that; we didn't want to spend more money on social media features. | | | Apple's new Freeform app is kind of like a never-ending whiteboard, but as Charlie Sorrel tells it, it lacks the depth and polish needed to compete in the collaborative document space dominated by Microsoft and Google. Ooof. | | | We're not surprised to see a majority of people on Twitch are between the ages of 16 and 34. What we are surprised by is the 55 and up crowd. Sure, they're only at 3%, but we really want to know what drew them to Twitch to begin with. | | | "Your weather app is mostly right." —Tim Fisher, Group GM & SVP | | | 💎 You Know You Want It | | Looking to add a new pair of smart glasses to your rotation? Maybe give LUCYD's Lyte Darkside Sunglasses a try. Bluetooth, touch controls, water resistant, a battery that can last all day, and they look good on your face. What more could you need? | | | Put your security to the test | | Got an hour to spare? In this episode of the Darknet Diaries, listen as veteran security tester Jeremiah Roe discusses a time when he had to break into a company's building to prove how unsecure it really was. | | |
 | October 28, 2022. Happy Friday! You know what that means: relaxing, counting the minutes to EOD, and wondering how best to spend the weekend. We're thinking naps. Lots of naps. Oh, and music, too. Enjoy. Apple Music | Spotify | | | ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds | | | Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): | | 428 articles, 16 podcasts, 17 press releases, 554 tweets, and 26 YouTube videos | | | 1. Meta Says the Next Quest VR Headset Will Arrive in 2023 | | You won't have to wait too long for the more consumer-friendly Quest 2 successor to arrive, as Meta has confirmed that such a headset will release sometime next year. Good thing they're saying this now, otherwise someone may have spent $1,500 on a Quest Pro they didn't really need. | | 2. FCC Proposes New Rules to Improve Emergency Alerts on Phones | | Want better emergency alerts? So does the FCC, as the organization has just proposed plans to "further secure the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts." This also means we might receive fewer fake emergency notifications, which we're definitely fans of. | | 3. Apple Removes Gambling Ads From App Store Listings | | | Some are satisfied; others are patient | | | As good as the Quest Pro may be, we hope it didn't convince anyone to rush out and buy one—it's just too dang expensive. If anything, it probably gave the "Unlikely" group more of a reason to hold off or not worry about it, and made the Quest 2's $399 seem like a steal to those looking to jump into VR. | | | "It's not full of pixels?" —Molly McLaughlin, Senior Content Strategist | | | 💎 You Know You Want It | | Looking for a TV that can also double as an art piece? That's what Samsung's The Frame 4K Smart TV is all about. When in use, it's a great QLED TV; when it's off, it'll display your favorite art pieces and really decorate the room. And it comes in a variety of sizes, ranging from 32- to 85-inches. What's not to like? | | | The cost of music streaming | | |
 | October 27, 2022—National Black Cat Day! Appropriate for the Halloween season, right? But do us a favor: next time you see a black cat, don't see it as bad luck and instead praise how cute it is. We think that's better. | | | ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds | | | Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): | | 388 articles, 12 podcasts, 15 press releases, 444 tweets, and 21 YouTube videos | | | 1. Anker's New 3-in-1 Cube Charges Multiple Apple Devices at Once | | 2. Nothing's New Ear Stick Offers Powerful Sound in Slim Form Factor | | Nothing is back with its third product, the Nothing Ear Stick. You don't slide this into your ear canal, though, as it's just a pair of earbuds, albeit with some unique specs, boasting a half-in-ear design and a light form factor that allows for long term wear. Curious about them? They launch on November 4 for $100. | | 3. Even Better Photos Are Now Possible With Your Galaxy S22 | | Samsung Galaxy S22 photographers (and photo enthusiasts) can do even more with their shots now, thanks to an Expert RAW update and a new Camera Assistant. With both, Samsung believes you can create even more professional-looking images straight from your phone. No pressure, right? | | | Apple may have ditched its plan to make a plastic iPad, but it would actually be a pretty great device. At least, that's what Charlie Sorrel believes. Too bad we may never get the chance to find out. | | | Apple and Samsung are still duking it out | | | Data: Counterpoint Research | | | It's a tale we're probably familiar with by this point: Apple's in the lead, with Samsung trailing in second place. Still, the latter is doing pretty well compared to its other competition in the US; Lenovo, OnePlus, and the others are just kinda... there. Has anyone seen a OnePlus phone in the wild? | | | "Tag, you're it!" —Evan Killham, Editor | | | 💎 You Know You Want It | | Left click starting to fail on your wireless mouse? Fortunately, there's the Logitech Pebble M350, a minimalist, silent, and portable bluetooth mouse that can easily replace your current one. It's inexpensive, comes in a number of colors, and it's out now! | | | Batman needs to perform better | | |
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