| November 1, 2021
It's November 1, 2021. On this day in 1954, the first commercial transistor radio, the Regency TR-1, went on sale. How'd it do? Well, it sold over 100,000 units, so clearly there was a decent amount of interest in it.  ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 209 articles, 7 podcasts, 11 press releases, 322 tweets, and 7 YouTube videos 1. Google Expands Privacy and Security With New Features Google is adding new security measures in the near future. These include a new hub app containing all of a Pixel's security features, Google Photo's Locked Folder coming to more devices, and Google's VPN service expanding to more countries. Sounds good to us; who doesn't want more security? 2. Microsoft PowerToys Gets New Updates as Part of Windows 11 Microsoft's customization system, PowerToys, just got a significant Windows 11 update. Users can now find their mouse with a double press on the left control key, use a new mute shortcut during video calls, and bulk rename files. A simple, to the point, QOL update that doesn't break anything? That's new. 3. All Cricket Wireless Plans Now Support 5G Cricket Wireless has slipped 5G coverage into all of its wireless phone plans. Great, right? Well, coverage isn't universal, as it may not be in your area or support your phone model, a speed limit is still in place for the basic Unlimited plan, and the two cheapest plans still have data caps. Ooof. So close, Cricket. 🦑 Go Deeper We never thought we'd be considering a speakerphone in 2021, but Jen Allen has us thinking the Cyber Acoustic SP-2000 sounds pretty useful. Give it a read, and she might convince you, too. 🎱 By the Numbers Using Google to find Google  Data: Infidigit We're not sure which is more interesting here: that "youtube" and "facebook" are fighting for first, or that the bottom five are so close to each other in number of searches. Regardless, we still can't help but wonder why so many people are searching for "google" using Google.  🔥 Today's Hot Deal
Tired of those old light switches in your house? Snatch up this 3-pack of Kasa Smart Dimmer Switches and finally bring your lights into the 21st century. They're $49.39 on Amazon right now, down 34% from their usual price. 🤓 Nerd Out "Like a hairball for volcanoes." —Kyree Leary, Associate News Editor We know volcanoes spew lava and throw rocks everywhere, but we rarely see them rolling around on ground-level. Well, now you can, and it's pretty cool to see. Just don't touch them. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It Soft, stylish, portable  Image: WaterField So you bought one of Apple's new 14-inch MacBook Pros, but you want to keep it safe? The new Neo Sleeve from WaterField will keep it snug and secure thanks to its neoprene material that stretches and hugs, and leather grip at the bottom that ensures a reliable grip so you'll never let go. 🎧 Listen Up That mask is still creepy Still in the Halloween mood? Why not sit down and listen to the latest episode of Galaxy Brains, as the hosts discuss Halloween Kills and the iconic Michael Myers' place in the horror genre. And it's under an hour? Nice! 🗞 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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