Meet the Google Pixel 6a

Google has revealed the $449 Pixel 6a, a mid-range smartphone that largely resembles the Pixel 6.

May 12, 2022   It's May 12, 2022—National Odometer Day. You know that thing in your car that tells you how far you've gone? Yeah, it gets its own day. Who knew! Maybe give it a bit more respect attention today while you're speeding around town. ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 409 articles, 9 podcasts, 7 press releases, 370 tweets, and 25 YouTube videos 1. Google's New Mid-Range Pixel 6a Has Higher-End Features Google has revealed the Pixel 6a, which has much in common with its predecessor, the Pixel 6 (but costs less). It also features Google's mobile chip, Tensor, Real Tone for more accurate skin tones, and the Magic Eraser editing tool. Think you need a new Pixel? Pre-orders begin on July 21. 2. Twitter Details Its Updated Privacy Policy in Game Form Twitter has updated its privacy policy and released a browser game that's meant to explain its more complex elements. Does it work? Is the game good? Eh, it's not really a helpful descriptor of the policy, so you're probably better off going over the updated website yourself. Good try, though, Twitter. 3. Amazon Introduces New Features to Alexa Together Service  Alexa Together is designed to help caregivers check in on people under their care, and it just got easier thanks to two new features. The first allows up to 10 people to help out as co-caregivers, while the second lets the main caregiver design a day's worth of activity, with each action occurring seamlessly. Neat! 🦑 Go Deeper Ready to order food in the metaverse? Because it's happening. Let Sascha Brodsky tell you all about Wendy's journey into the space, and how it's really more about growing the brand than actually giving people something useful. 🎱 By the Numbers Get off Twitter! Data: we are social, Hootsuite The great and terrible thing about social media is you can read the random thoughts people have, regardless of their location in the world. And as of Jan. 2022, over 4 billion people use social media. That's a lot to take in, so we suggest we all try to use Twitter, Instagram, and the rest a little less this year.  🔥 Today's Hot Deal Lose your last pair of wireless headphones? You're in luck, because the Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones (Navy) are $70 off at Amazon right now, dropping them to $179.95. Coincidence? Probably, but a good one to take advantage of. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "That's not worrying at all. Nope!" —Kyree Leary, Associate News Editor Robots are getting pretty good at opening doors. Don't believe it? Check out this robot created by Waseda University researchers that can tackle doors just as well as any of us. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Making slideshows cool again Image: Nixplay, Amazon The Nixplay 15-Inch Digital Photo Frame gives you a modern way to display your photos around the home. Send photos to it using the Nixplay app, or from Google Photos, Instagram and more, and see the frame update instantly. It even works with Alexa, because speaking your commands is always cool. 🎮 Up-Down-A-B-Start Know your (game) history What happens when game preservation organizations interact with rich collectors (sometimes labeled "the enemy") to help document and maintain games? Some people get upset, as reported on by Waypoint's Patrick Klepek. 🗞 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]