Dell Cleans Up Its Act (and Hardware)

Dell has announced plans to use more recycled material in its laptops, desktops, and their respective packaging.

April 1, 2022   It's April 1, 2022. We know it's April Fool's Day, but we're gonna ignore that and highlight how it's actually Friday, which is more important to know. And with it comes new music from us. Enjoy. Apple Music | Spotify ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 489 articles, 15 podcasts, 19 press releases, 391 tweets, and 24 YouTube videos 1. Dell Focuses on Sustainability With Latitude 5000 Series Dell is integrating recycled materials into its Latitude 5000 laptops, Precision workstations, and XPS devices, as well as their packaging. Specifically, it's using tree-based bioplastics, reclaimed carbon fiber, and a larger amount of ocean plastics than before. Nice going, Dell. Our planet appreciates it. 2. OnePlus' 10 Pro 5G Launches in the US and Canada in April The OnePlus 10 Pro 5G is making landfall in the US and Canada on April 14. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 CPU, its most notable features include a multi-lens camera system and a cooling system to maintain a comfortable temperature. Those interested can pre-order it now for $899. 3. Google Adds 'Highly Cited' Label to Search Results Continuing its efforts to combat misinformation, Google is adding new notices to search results to help people check the validity of a story. Expect to see more "highly cited" labels and tips on trending topics to get people to think critically about the stories they read. Sure hope it works, Google. 🦑 Go Deeper Just because your smart home works flawlessly doesn't mean its secure. Let Mayank Sharma tell you all about how everyday people and smart tech companies are getting pretty lax on smart home security. 🎱 By the Numbers Too many people are Googling 'google' Data: Siege Media It's always interesting to see what people are using Google to search for. Apparently, a lot of people are looking for Google/Alphabet owned services. Others are looking for Facebook and WhatsApp web, presumably to find a specific post or, in the case of the latter, another way to use WhatsApp. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal The Fire TV Stick Lite may not be on sale on Amazon right now, but you can save $25 when you buy two of them using code LITEX2 at checkout. Put them in separate rooms, or give one to a friend or family member. We bet they'll find a use for it. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Tell them to bring their pets!" —Bob Schulties, Senior Editor Think we need something new to say to alien life? NASA's Jonathan Jiang and an international team of researchers felt the same way, so they designed a new message to send to our potential friends beyond the stars. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  No PC needed Image: Samsung  Take care of your monitor and streaming needs with Samsung's 32-Inch M8 UHD/4K Smart Monitor. On top of it being a pretty decent display (in terms to specs), it also comes with built-in access to all of your favorite streaming service. All you need is to connect it to Wi-Fi. Cool, right? We thought so. 🎥 Behind the Scenes Yeah, that Firefox Firefox is pretty popular in the movie industry. How popular? Well, leading visual effects studios like Industrial Light & Magic use it as part of their color calibration process. Who knew! 🗞 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]