Amazon's Helping People Buy PS5s

Amazon has introduced a new "Request invitation" button to PS5 listings in the hopes of dealing with the console's high demand.

June 3, 2022   It's June 3, 2022—National Donut Day. We think this pairs quite nicely with a Friday, and we encourage you to (responsibly) treat yourself to a few today. Here's some music to make them taste better, too. Apple Music | Spotify ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 380 articles, 13 podcasts, 12 press releases, 491 tweets, and 29 YouTube videos 1. Amazon Wants You to Get a PS5 With New Invitation Service Amazon has quietly added a new "Request invitation" button to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X products pages as a new way to deal with high demand and scalpers. Will this help people finally grab one of these console? We sure hope so; we're still searching for one ourselves. Good luck! 2. TCL's New Budget 5G Phone Lets You Doodle on It TCL has launched its new budget-friendly Stylus 5G smartphone, which, as the name suggests, comes with a stylus. Starting at $258, the Stylus 5G runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G chipset and promises some unique apps that take advantage of the stylus. Interested? You can pick one up now! 3. Valve Delays Steam Deck Docking Station Valve has announced it's delaying the Steam Deck Docking Station, dashing the hopes of those hoping to have an official way to connect the handheld console to their TVs. The company cites "parts shortages" as the main culprit, but says this won't affect production of the actual Steam Deck. Phew! 🦑 Go Deeper So that USB-C cable you plugged in doesn't actually work with your laptop. Sucks, right? Join Charlie Sorrel, who argues that our devices should be better at providing info like this, much like Chromebooks are after a recent update. We can't help but agree. 🎱 By the Numbers Where'd the PS5s go?! Data: VGChartz The PS5 launched in November 2020, but the way people are still struggling to find one, you'd think it had just come out and/or Sony made it a limited time release. At this point, we might stand a better chance just waiting for the inevitable "PS5 Slim." 🔥 Today's Hot Deal It's time to upgrade your doorbell, so why not pick up this Google Nest Doorbell Battery bundle that also comes with a Nest Hub Smart Display? It's down to $229.98 at Best Buy right now, and is sure to make your home feel a little more secure. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "How do dentists feel about this?" —Kyree Leary, Associate News Editor If you've ever wanted an AI to judge how you brush your teeth, look no further than Oral-B's new iO Series 9 toothbrush. With that kind of intimacy, we sure hope it's good. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Light it up! Image: Uncommon Goods Personally, we feel that speakers should have more lighting effects, which is why we're highlighting the Transparent Light Speaker from Uncommon Goods. Its sleek glass column design lets you see inside as its beacon shifts in response to your music, going from an "ember-like glow to a radiant lamp." 🎥 Behind the Scenes What now, Netflix? How is Netflix's crackdown on password sharing going? According to Rest of World, customers are either confused by how the new policy works, are ignoring it entirely, or already cancelled their subscription due to the price increases. Wow, good job, Netflix! 🗞 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]