| March 8, 2022
It's March 8, 2022—International Women's Day! We shouldn't have to tell you, but spend some time today reflecting on everything women have accomplished around the world, and how we can continue to improve gender equality. Seriously, it's important.  ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 255 articles, 7 podcasts, 4 press releases, 222 tweets, and 11 YouTube videos 1. Apple TV+ Comes to Xfinity, Offers Free Previews Apple TV+ has arrived on Comcast's Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex, and XClass TV. Those who aren't subscribed to Apple's streaming service can enjoy a three-month trial through April 25, while Xfinity users can preview the first seasons of several series at no cost from March 15-March 21. Tempting. Very tempting. 2. Apple's New Time to Walk Episode Features Malala Yousafzai Apple Fitness+ subscribers have a new Time to Walk episode featuring Pakistani activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Malala Yousafzai. People first noticed the new episode when it appeared on Fitness+, as there was never a formal announcement. You slippin', Apple? Oh well. Enjoy the episode! 3. G4 Select Channel Launches on PlutoTV Gaming channel G4 has launched on Pluto TV as G4 Select. The channel will be free for all to enjoy, and will have the revitalized versions of G4's legacy programs like Xplay, Ninja Warrior, and Attack the Show!, plus original content like esports events and some new series. Truly, what's old is new again. 🦑 Go Deeper Epic Games just bought Bandcamp. Should we be worried? Charlie Sorrel doesn't think so, suggesting the Fortnite maker might actually do right by Bandcamp artists and listeners. We'll see. 🎱 By the Numbers A lot of people checking their wrists  Data: Business of Apps Apple Watches are still popular, but their sales performance slowed down in 2021, only adding ~3 million watches to Apple's total. It's possible fewer people are upgrading, or smartwatch lovers are turning to alternatives from Samsung, Fitbit, Garmin, and more.  🔥 Today's Hot Deal
Nintendo Switch running out of juice long before you're finished with it? The Rocketfish Extended Play Battery Pack is something to look into, as it's down to $29.99 at Best Buy right now. Snap it on, then finally enjoy an uninterrupted Switch gaming session. 🤓 Nerd Out "Just like the Batmobile and the Mach 5!" —Kyree Leary, Associate News Editor Concept cars are neat, and Polestar O2 is the perfect example of that. Watch as the EV concept cruises along, then casually launches a drone from its rear. We want that. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It More gaming on the go  Image: Valve If you're itching to take your PC games on the road or to your bathroom, Valve's Steam Deck is one way to go. It's like the Nintendo Switch, but for PC games. The hardware's solid, reviews have been kind, and it's compatible with quite a few games. The hard part? Getting one. Good luck! 🌎 Doin' It Right Suits that suit you NASA's spacesuits are a little too uniform so the organization is exploring a pretty creative solution: a body scanner capable of producing custom suits. Why? Because gone are the days when astronauts were a bunch of dudes who could all wear roughly the same thing. Time to diversify! 🗞 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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