A Lego... Metaverse?

Epic Games and Lego have formed a new partnership to create a metaverse destination for kids.

April 8, 2022   It's April 8, 2022. Time to celebrate another Friday and a much needed weekend. As always, we're here with a new batch of music to make your day easier, and bring Saturday closer. Enjoy. Apple Music | Spotify ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 439 articles, 10 podcasts, 18 press releases, 396 tweets, and 19 YouTube videos 1. Epic Games and Lego Team up to Create a Kid-Friendly Metaverse Epic Games, makers of Fortnite, and Lego have teamed up to develop a metaverse specifically for children. This family-friendly sector of the new internet is still in its nascent stages, but the companies aim to prioritize children's safety and privacy. Great, but do kids really need a metaverse? 2. uBreakiFix and Samsung Want You to Recycle Your Old Devices A new partnership between Samsung and uBreakiFix aims to make it easier for people to recycle old electronics. Basically, uBreakiFix and Asurion stores will act as a drop-off point for old or broken devices, which are then sent off to a Samsung recycling partner. Will this cut down on e-waste? Sure hope so! 3. New Google Lens Feature Lets You Search With Images and Text Google is updating its Lens app with a new multi-search beta feature that will allow people to search using images and text at the same time to narrow down search results. This new feature is out today as part of a new Lens update on iOS and Android, but it's only in the US. Sorry, international peeps! 🦑 Go Deeper Cybercriminals have taken to duplicating real smartphone apps and inserting malware, but if you stick to official app stores like Google Play, you should be alright. Let Sascha Brodsky tell you all about the situation. 🎱 By the Numbers Recycle your stuff! Data: GWI Everyone values certain incentives over others when buying new tech, but those who know what e-waste is appear to be more motivated by those factors than those who don't. In the end, we all want good quality electronics that don't break the bank and can hold a charge for hours. Makes sense to us. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal Need another screen for your tablet, laptop, or gaming console? Of course you do. This 1080p, 15.6-Inch Portable Monitor from Foowin should get the job done, and it's down to $118.99 on Amazon right now. Get on that. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "I still prefer the robo-dogs, though." —Bob Schulties, Senior Editor Yes, robot dogs are kinda cute and good doggos, but bipedal, bird-like robots may be better at walking and balancing. Y'know, two things robots should master if they plan on getting anything done. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Yep. That's the spot. Image: VIKTOR JURGEN  Give your body the TLC it deserves with this Deep Tissue Kneading Massage Pillow from VIKTOR JURGEN. Whether it's your back, neck, abs, or other areas, this inexpensive pillow should take care of you. The real trick is figuring out where to start, and when to stop. 🎥 Behind the Scenes Keep it steady, Netflix Rarely have performance issues while using Netflix? That's because the platform's TVUI team has systems in place that let them detect issues before they can reach you. Unsurprisingly, it takes a lot of work, but Netflix has an in-depth breakdown of how they pull it off. Give it a read. 🗞 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. A Dotdash Brand 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 2020 Dotdash • All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.   [View in Browser]