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October 7, 2022

October 7, 2022. On this day in 1952, American inventors Norman Joseph Woodland and Bernard Silver patented what's now known to us as barcodes. Do you remember the last barcode you scanned?

⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds

Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to):

505 articles, 12 podcasts, 18 press releases, 571 tweets, and 30 YouTube videos

1. Google Announces New Pixel Phone, Watch, and Tablet

The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are on their way, powered by a new Tensor G2 second-gen chipset, as is the new Pixel Tablet. The phone and the health-focused Pixel Watch is also coming October 13, while the tablet will likely be seen later in 2023, so keep an eye out.

2. It's Finally Happening! The iPhone 14 Plus Hits Stores Today

If you've been waiting for the iPhone 14 Plus, the middle ground between the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Pro, you're in luck, as Apple is launching the device in stores today. The Plus is basically a bigger iPhone 14, without all the bells and whistles of the Pro, so could appeal to many of us. Bravo, Apple.

3. This New App Offers Two-Factor Authentication for Shared Accounts

Secure logins are a hassle with two-factor authentication (2FA), especially with shared accounts. Now, though, new app Group2FA has found a solution, letting you share accounts without having to enter one-time passwords for every service. Think of it like a password manager, but for 2FA. Nice.

🦑 Go Deeper

The Metaverse sure gets a lot of attention these days, but some experts think it's all just hype. Let Sascha Brodsky tell you why Augmented Reality, not Virtual Reality, might likely be the tech of the future.

🎱 By the Numbers

It's an iPhone world

Data: Counterpoint Research

Sure, Google is very excited about its new Pixel phones, but they don't even crack the top ten phones in terms of marketshare. Apple's pretty much got a lock on it, across several models, including the iPhone 12, which is two whole generations back. Nice job, Apple.

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🤓 Nerd Out

"Hey, AI? Calm down already." —Kyree Leary, Associate News Editor

Think you're a pro at reading lips? We hate to break it to you, but AI is already better at it than we ever could be. Can't they just let us have one thing? (Share on Twitter)

💎 You Know You Want It

MORTAL KOMBAT!!!

Image: Arcade 1Up

Bring a piece of the arcade home with you with this Midway Legacy Mortal Kombat 30th Anniversary Edition arcade machine. No matter how much you use it or how good you are at the game, it'll be a great conversation starter and even better addition to your gaming area. FINISH HIM!

🎥 Behind the Scenes

Spotify, where's my music?

Having trouble using Spotify these days? You're not alone, as even The Verge's Russell Brandom is struggling to find the music they actually want to hear. As Spotify goes after audiobooks, podcasts, and more, expect clean navigation to take a hit.