Netflix Wants Two Thumbs Up!

Netflix has a new Double Thumbs Up button people can use to tell the streaming platform they really loved a show/movie.

April 12, 2022   It's April 12, 2022. On this day in 1981, NASA launched the Columbia space shuttle. It would soon become the first shuttle to successfully reach space and usher in a new era of spaceflight. ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 276 articles, 14 podcasts, 4 press releases, 261 tweets, and 7 YouTube videos 1. New Button Lets You Give Netflix Shows Two Thumbs up Netflix is rolling out a new Double Thumbs Up button that lets the platform know you absolutely loved something you watched. The update is out now for Android, iOS, TV app, and web browser versions, and should help Netflix's algorithm better understand what people enjoy. What's next? Triple hearts?! 2. YouTube Promises More for 10th Year Coachella Stream For its 10th year of streaming Coachella, YouTube will offer even more to its viewers, including artist interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and more. Premium members specifically will also have access to pre-party streams during the event, which kicks off on Friday, April 15. Nice! Who's ready to jam? 3. New CNN+ App Launches on Roku CNN+ is now available on Roku in the US, providing access to CNN's existing TV offerings, as well as CNN+ original programming and live daily shows. If you still have room in your life for more streaming services, you can sign up for a seven day free trial. Otherwise, you'll have to pay $5.99/month or $59.99/year. 🦑 Go Deeper Even after you set up your routers and smart devices, you should check in on them periodically. The way Mayank Sharma tells it, malware really wants to get a hold of your new toys to use for their own nefarious purposes. 🎱 By the Numbers Netflix, calm down! Data: Business of Apps Netflix has invested more and more into its own streaming offerings over the years, spending a whopping $17 billion last year. We wonder how many of those shows/movies were worth it in the end, and we're not just saying that because we still miss Santa Clarita Diet. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal If you've been eyeing the Surface Laptop Go, you're in luck. The Go's base model is down to $399.99 from Microsoft right now, thanks to a $200 discount. That's definitely a deal in our book. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Oh, that's why their face looked a little off." —Evan Killham, Editor That verified account you follow on Instagram? Yeah, it's a fake CG person. How'd it get approved? Well, Facebook has some interesting takes on virtual influencers. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  More space to fill Image: Corsair, Amazon  That PS5 you managed to get your hands on? Yeah, its storage situation is looking a little dire. Fortunately, you can always upgrade it with an M.2 SSD, like this 1TB Corsair MP600 PRO. You really should asap, because it's not like game file sizes are getting smaller anytime soon. 🌎 Doin' It Right More of us should know ASL Social apps can teach us a lot, like how Snapchat has taken to teaching people the American Sign Language Alphabet via a new Snapchat Lens. It can help those with disabilities learn in a safe environment, and encourage the rest of us to learn new ways to communicate with our peers. 🗞 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]