| February 2, 2022
It's February 2, 2022 and National Groundhog Day. Will the groundhog see its shadow this year? We hope not; we're sick of snow already. Sorry, Frosty.  ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 259 articles, 10 podcasts, 9 press releases, 366 tweets, and 11 YouTube videos 1. What To Expect in February's Android Update A Google system update is set to release on Tuesday, February 8. The most notable additions are for the Google Play store, featuring everything from performance optimizations and bug fixes to security and stability improvements. It's a hefty update, so be sure to grab it as soon as possible. 2. Gmail's New 'Integrated' Redesign Rolls Out This Month Google is changing Gmail's layout and further integrating Google Chat, Meet, and Spaces. The trio of apps will share the screen with Gmail so users can switch between them without opening new windows. You can try the new layout starting February 8, before it becomes the new default later this year. 3. Discord Launches New PS4 and PS5 Account Integration PS4/PS5 players can now link their PlayStation account to their Discord account and show off what games they're playing. The new feature is on every platform Discord is on, from Windows PCs to Android devices, though it's only in the US for now. Now you can finally show off when you're playing Destiny 2. 🦑 Go Deeper The iOS 15.4 beta has a new feature that lets people use Face ID even while wearing a mask. Is this less secure than normal Face ID? Probably, but Charlie Sorrel sees it as a worthwhile—perhaps even necessary—addition. 🎱 By the Numbers That's a lot of discourse  Data: Business of Apps If you play a lot of games online with your friends, you're probably aware of Discord. The social chat app has come a long way since it arrived, now amassing ~140 million monthly active users. Here's to 200 million, Discord, and to more in-chat arguments.  🔥 Today's Hot Deal
Need a new controller to play your Xbox and PC games? The Xbox Elite Series 2 is down to $139.99 at Best Buy right now after a $40 discount. With adjustable sticks and triggers, and additional paddles on the back, what more could you need? 🤓 Nerd Out "Why does 7-Eleven get the cool tech?" —Bob Schulties, Senior Editor 7-Eleven stores in Japan are getting an upgrade in the form of floating holo-screens at self-checkouts. It's pretty neat to see in action, but we have to wonder who decided 7-Eleven would get this instead of... anywhere else. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It Coffee, now with a dash of AR  Image: Uncommon Goods Need a fun way to send messages to a friend over a cup of coffee? The Long Distance Message Mug & Coaster from Uncommon Goods can help. Send one mug to a friend, pair the companion app with your phones, then send cartoon toast, flowers, dinos, and more to each other instead of texting. 🚀 Facing the Future Does anyone like ads? In any form? Sick of targeted ads? Too bad! Because SXM Media, the company behind SiriusXM, Pandora, and Stitcher Radio, has announced plans to push targeted ads to people based on the music and podcasts they listen to. If this really kicks off, expect other companies to adopt similar tactics. Greeaaaat. 🗞 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.
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Next Android Update Set for February 8
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