One Last Ride for the Pixel 3 and 3 XL

The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will get one last update next year before Google moves on to newer phones.

November 4, 2021 It's November 4, 2021, which is also National Cash Back Day! We've all probably bought a lot of stuff with our debit/credit cards, so why not check in on those cash back rewards and see how well we're doing. They must be over $3 by now!     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 412 articles, 13 podcasts, 10 press releases, 398 tweets, and 21 YouTube videos 1. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Are Getting One Final Update Next Year The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will receive one last update from Google early next year. The update will be a patch for various bugs and security vulnerabilities, with additional exploit fixes found in other Pixel models included, too. A bit of sad news, but at least Android 12 will still support them. 2. Amazon Announces Alexa-Enabled Indoor Air Quality Monitor Like clean air and digital voice assistants? Amazon has you covered with its new Smart Air Quality Monitor. As the name suggests, it can measure potentially harmful particles in your home and then use your Alexa devices to alert you if anything nasty is found. Cool? You can pre-order one now for $69. 3. Oculus Gets Space Sense, Android Notifications in New Update Oculus is rolling out its latest software update, and among the new additions are Android phone notifications, improved voice commands, and a new Space Sense feature that will warn you of any objects, pets, or people within a certain radius of you. Your cats, dogs, and roommates will appreciate it. 🦑 Go Deeper Need a new, low stakes game for family game night? Jen Allen suggests the new Mario Party Superstars for the Nintendo Switch could be your new favorite. It's part board game, part minigame collection, and fun for everyone.     🎱 By the Numbers So many skills! Data: voicebot.ai Say this about Alexa: not only is it quite skillful, but it's also global and multilingual. No matter what country you're in or language you speak, there's likely an Alexa skill you can make use of.     🔥 Today's Hot Deal Solid state drives are great, but what if they had fingerprint security, too? Enter Samsung's 1TB T7 Touch Portable SSD. It's $40 off on Amazon right now, making it $149.99, aka the perfect price for this pairing of tech and security. Pick this one up ASAP.  Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Fine, Apple. I'll do it myself." —Tim Fisher, General Manager Ever wanted a USB-C iPhone? Well, now you can get one, but you might have to put it together yourself. The good news? There are detailed instructions. The bad? It'll take a fair amount of work. Good luck! (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Stand and listen Image: Uncommon Goods Forget traditional vinyl record players, get this vertical standing one and dare to be different. The Vertical Vinyl Record Player with Bluetooth is exactly what it sounds like, and we honestly think this is the cooler way to play records. Plus? It doesn't affect the audio quality, so you can show off and rock out. 🎮 Up-Down-A-B-Start The price doesn't match the age Retro games are old and should be priced as such. At least, that's the argument Merritt K makes over on FanByte, pointing out the flaws in how older games are sold on newer platforms, like with Nintendo's Switch Online Expansion Pack. Do better, gaming industry.     🗞 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]

So Long, 4th-Gen iPad!

Apple has officially labelled 2012's fourth-generation iPad as obsolete.

November 3, 2021 It's November 3, 2021. Happy National Stress Awareness Day! This one should be pretty self-explanatory, but take it from us when we say you should minimize stress as much as you can. Your mental and physical health are important.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 374 articles, 11 podcasts, 12 press releases, 395 tweets, and 16 YouTube videos 1. Apple to Add Fourth-Generation iPad to List of Obsolete Gadgets Remember 2012's iPad (4th Gen)? Yeah, it's outdated now. And that's not us being mean: Apple has officially added the tablet to their list of obsolete tech. It seems like just yesterday that this particular iPad was the must-have gift of 2012. Now, it's heading to that great gadget repository in the sky. 2. Trouble Getting a New iPad? The iPhone 13 Is to Blame Having trouble getting a new iPad? It's not just you, as new reports say Apple has cut iPad production for the sake of the iPhone 13. Global chip shortages have had a big impact on production, and since the two devices share some components, Apple had to choose where to focus its resources. Tough call. 3. Google Chrome Gets Performance Improvements A few performance improvements have come to Google Chrome, making it much better to use. These adjustments address its speed, memory usage, and that thing it likes to do where it slows or hangs when you try to shut down. A more tolerable, less RAM-hungry Chrome browser? Sign us up! 🦑 Go Deeper Still holding out hope for a Mac or MacBook with a touchscreen? You might be waiting a while. Join Charlie Sorrel as he dives into the concept, and why it probably wouldn't be as great as you'd think.     🎱 By the Numbers Closer than expected Data: tom's guide Chrome is often thought of as being a program that consumes all of your RAM, but comparing it to its competition shows that it's more on par than not. Sure, it still uses a little more RAM than Firefox and Edge in most cases, but it's not the monster we sometimes make it out to be.     🔥 Today's Hot Deal You can always use a new pair of headphones, which is why you should check out Bose's QuietComfort 35 II. This noise cancelling headset is down to $199 at Best Buy right now, thanks to a $100 discount. Consider it an early Black Friday gift. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Soon, the firetruck will be the firefighter." —Bob Schulties, Senior Editor What's next for firefighting? Automation probably, and perhaps unsurprisingly. Expect them to come in all shapes and sizes, too, as well as vary from being remote-controlled to completely autonomous. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Good job, roborock! Image: roborock, Amazon No one likes sweeping or vacuuming, so if you have the home setup for a robot vacuum cleaner, the roborock E4 could be quite the nice investment. A 200 min runtime, Alexa support, and it works on hard tiles and carpet? We're into it. Are you? 🚀 Facing the Future Charging stations everywhere Having an electric vehicle is one thing, but what about finding places to charge it? General Motors hopes to make this particular aspect easier in the future, as it plans to build 40,000 EV chargers in the US starting next year.     🗞 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]