| DECEMBER 9, 2020
It's December 9, 2020. On this day in 1987, Microsoft released Windows 2.0, the one with the actual Windows that could overlap. Imagine that!  ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don’t have to): 657 articles, 9 podcasts, 18 press releases, 471 tweets, and 11 YouTube videos 1. Apple's New AirPods Max Cost $549, Due December 15 Apple released a (not so) secret new product yesterday, the AirPods Max. These massive over-the-ear headphones boast incredible sound, comfort, and battery life, and will run you $549. Pre-orders are open now. 2. New Research Says Millions of Devices Are Vulnerable to Hacks There's no evidence of foul play, yet, but researchers have discovered devices from 150 different manufacturers that have vulnerabilities. It's not just a few types of gadgets, either; there were problems with thermostats, smart plugs, office routers, healthcare appliances, and industrial control systems. Yikes! 3. WhatsApp Adds Retail-Focused Carts Feature Facebook-owned WhatsApp is a popular chat app that offers end-to-end encryption and now plans on selling you stuff, too! The new Carts feature promises an easier way to buy multiple items from online retailers within the app itself. Just in time for the holidays! 🦑 Go Deeper Artificial Intelligence has helped researchers see that coronavirus vaccines may not work as well for people of color. Sascha Brodsky has a deeper look at this important issue. 🎱 By the Numbers WhatsApp on the rise  Data: Business of Apps Adding some retail features to its app will help bring money in from current WhatsApp users. The app seems to be on a continuous upward swing, yeah? Might as well make some money off them all.  🎁 Lifewire Holiday Gift Guide 2020
Our top picks for the best holiday gifts and stocking stuffers for family and friends from the editors and experts at Lifewire. 🤓 Nerd Out "Rock and roll!" -Rob LeFebvre, Senior News Editor Space nerds rejoice! New Hawaii-based telescope Inouye Solar Telescope captured an "unprecedented" image of a sunspot, creating a new era of sun-related scientific inquiry. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It Make it so!  Image: Dell Call yourself 'Captain'! You'll feel like you're on the bridge of the Starship Enterprise with this curved 49-inch monitor and its panoramic experience. The only downside is you may have to work more to pay this one off. 🚀 Facing the Future Better cat pictures, at least? The future could include the benefits of even better fiber optic technology. New research shows that using hollow, air-filled tubes instead of current materials decreases the amount of light scattered, making for a much better signal. More memes, anyone? 🗞 Extra! Extra! We've got you covered with the best in daily tech news! See the latest on our site or follow us on 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.
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