| October 21, 2021
It's October 21, 2021. On this day in 1879, Thomas Edison and his team worked tirelessly to perfect the first incandescent light bulb. Work wouldn't conclude until the 22nd, but what they did the previous day was just as important.  ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 399 articles, 17 podcasts, 10 press releases, 319 tweets, and 17 YouTube videos 1. Guaranteed Support for the Pixel 6 Will End in 2024 Google's new Pixel 6 could have a shorter shelf life than you might expect. According to a Google support page, the company's five-year coverage plan only includes security updates—Android support will end much sooner in 2024. Three years is enough time with a phone, right? 2. Samsung Releases Customizable 'Bespoke' Galaxy Z Flip3 Tired of standard smartphone colors? Samsung has you covered. The Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition is customizable, letting customers mix and match its frame, front, and back colors. Neat! The phone'll run you $1,099, but can you really put a price on color coordination? Yes. Yes, you can. 3. Brave Browser Taps Own Search Engine As Default Fans of the privacy-centered Brave browser can now set Brave Search as the default search engine over Google, accessible right from the address bar. These changes are available starting today in the US, Canada, the UK, France, and Germany. We doubt Google's worried about more competition, though. 🦑 Go Deeper Apple's MagSafe feature is returning to its new M1 MacBook Pro, but why did it ever go away? Charlie Sorrel explores its absence, then delves into why MagSafe is one of Apple's best design choices. 🎱 By the Numbers The 'Others' are in the lead?  Data: Gartner At first glance, it looks like Apple, Samsung, and the rest are trailing behind other smartphone makers, but when you consider that 'Other' likely includes dozens of companies (like Google) it's much more plausible that Samsung is leading the pack in smartphone sales, with Xiaomi not too far behind.  🔥 Today's Hot Deal
On the lookout for a new smart TV that won't break the bank? TCL's 55-inch 4K Smart Android TV is $298 at Walmart right now, down from it's usual $448 ($150 off!). Sounds like a deal to us. 🤓 Nerd Out "Some exoplanets can't take a punch." —Molly McLaughlin, Senior Content Strategist In another example of how dangerous and wild outer space can be, new research suggests a nearby exoplanet was once hit so hard, part of its atmosphere was stripped away. Whoa. We can't imagine the sound it made. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It Color matching is important  Image: WaterField Designs This City Slicker Case for Nintendo Switch matches the new white OLED console and holds a ton of Switch games while looking amazing doing so. It's got a plush inner pocket with a microfiber side to keep that beautiful OLED screen clean and smells like divine leather. Get yours now—you won't regret it. 🎮 Up-Down-A-B-Start This 16-year old game has been on everything! Resident Evil 4 has been on nearly every console platform since its 2005 debut, but now you can play it in VR. Does it work? The Verge's Adi Robertson sure thinks so; guess this old game has still got it! 🗞 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.
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