October 13, 2022. On this day in 1983, the first US cellular network launched, starting with a call made near Soldier Field in Chicago. Wow, look at how far we've co—hey, does anyone have any bars? Hello? | | ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds | | Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): | 406 articles, 13 podcasts, 12 press releases, 461 tweets, and 22 YouTube videos | | 1. Microsoft's New Surface Lineup Promises Snazzy Touchscreens | Microsoft held a Surface event yesterday, unveiling the long-awaited Surface Pro 9 hybrid tablet, the Surface Laptop 5, and the gigantic Surface Studio 2 Plus, a massive 28-inch version of the standard Surface Pro. We hope Surface fans have been saving up, because these things are expensive. | 2. Roku Jumps Into Connected Living With Its Own Smart Devices | Roku is making smart home products now, designed to work with your Roku streaming device as well as numerous voice assistants. From its new lineup of smart home cameras (and a smart doorbell), to smart bulbs, smart light strips, and smart plugs, there's bound to be something everyone can use. | 3. If You've Been Wishing for Apple Music on Xbox, Here's Good News | It looks like you can now get Apple Music on your Xbox—something that's been available on PlayStations for some time now. You can download Apple Music for your Xbox One or Series X|S for free, and if you aren't already subscribed to Apple Music, you'll get the first month for free. Nice, right? | | This one's for the guitarists out there! If you've been keeping an eye on Boss' new DS-1W Waza Craft guitar pedals, we're (well, Charlie Sorrel is) happy to let you know they're better than ever, and should easily suit all of your audio needs. Now who's ready to rock?! | | That's a lot of playlists | | Data: Apple, Business of Apps | | Apple Music is still kicking it on iPhones around the world, with 88m people using it as of 2021, including us! We're curious to see if it hits the 100m milestone by year's end; we bet Apple would love to see that happen. Think they'll give everyone a month free if it happens? No, no... but what if, though? | | "Faster ≠ better." —Evan Killham, Editor | | ๐ You Know You Want It | "Google, what time is it?" | Apple, Garmin, Samsung, and more want to decorate your wrists with a fancy smartwatch, but now it's Google's turn to tempt you with the Pixel Watch. Think of it as an alternative to the Apple Watch in terms of utility, but it can also replace your Fitbit, too. Not bad, Google. Get those pre-orders in now! | | Everyone could use a bit of guidance | If you've been playing video games for a while, chances are you've looked up a guide to solve a puzzle or two. But are they still as valuable as they used to be? Check out this Waypoint feature to discover that, yes, they still have a place. | | |
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