| February 16, 2022
It's February 16, 2022. On this day in 1984, IBM introduced the IBM Portable PC. It had 256KB RAM, a 9-inch monitor, a 5.25-Inch floppy drive, and weighed 30 pounds. Oh, and it was $2,795. Yeah, we think we're better off these days.  ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 298 articles, 8 podcasts, 9 press releases, 394 tweets, and 10 YouTube videos 1. Latest Chrome Update Addresses a New Zero-Day Exploit The latest Chrome update—version 98.0.4758.102—is rolling out for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It contains 11 different security fixes, some of which target exploits that take advantage of a memory loophole to corrupt data or execute code against the user's knowledge. Geez. You know the deal, update ASAP! 2. Google's New Software Can Turn Old Laptops Into Chromebooks Google has unveiled Chrome OS Flex, software that can turn old PCs and Macs into Chromebooks. While Flex shares features with Chrome OS, including a built-in Chrome browser and Google Assistant, it can't access the Play Store or run Android apps. Still, if you have old tech, this could be the way to go. 3. SkullCandy Teams Up With Budweiser for Limited Edition Series Skullcandy is collaborating with Budweiser on a limited run of wireless headphones/earbuds, evoking the beer company's style. The collab adds a red-hued twist to Skullcandy products, including the Dime, Indy Evo, Sesh Evo, and Crusher Evo. Think this suits your look? The new models are out now. 🦑 Go Deeper Your credit card info is under attack again, but this time people are installing card skimmers on websites. While there's little for users to do to protect themselves, Mayank Sharma argues that a little bit is still better than no defense at all. 🎱 By the Numbers Think of how much RAM Chrome used in 2021  Data: Backlinko The number of people using Google Chrome has only gone up over the years, reaching over 3 billion in 2021. We shouldn't be surprised, though. And at this point, it's probably more interesting to see who isn't using Chrome anymore.  🔥 Today's Hot Deal
You could always use another bluetooth speaker for a different room, so why not check out the Ultimate Ears Boom 3 Portable Speaker, which is down to $129.99 right now. And it has 360-degree audio? Sweet. 🤓 Nerd Out "Math is everywhere." —Mark Prigg, VP of Commerce Yes, Wordle is still around, and if you're still into it, you probably want some tips. How does knowing what the best starting word is sound? Good? You can thank YouTuber 3Blue1Brown and math for this one. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It Machine mixology  Image: Bartesian Stop us if you've heard this pitch before: a Keurig, but for alcohol. Enter the Bartesian cocktail maker, which can mix your drinks for you once you've added your desired type of drink, water, and a Bartesian cocktail capsule. Once done, kick back and enjoy. 🚀 Facing the Future Think before you scan If there's one thing Coinbase discovered via its Super Bowl ad, it was that a lot of people will scan a QR code if you show them one. Brace yourselves for more companies to employ the use of QR codes in the future, but please, don't scan every random one you come across. Please. 🗞 Extra! Extra! We've got you covered with the best in daily tech news! See the latest on our site or follow us on Apple News and 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.
2020 Dotdash • All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.
|
Google Chrome, Now With Fewer Exploits
No comments:
Post a Comment