1. Apple Says You Can't Set a 'Default' Music App in iOS 14.5

Despite what reports and the iOS 14.5 beta may suggest, you can't actually set a default music app like you can with email and browsers. It's more like Siri will ask which music service to use when you ask it to play a song, which is very different. But, hey, maybe this will give Apple some ideas?

2. Google to Start Updating Chrome More Frequently

Those annoyed by how long Chrome seems to go without updates will be happy to know Google intends to push these more frequently. In a blog post, the company said it would release "a new milestone every 4 weeks, starting with Chrome 94 in Q3 of 2021." Time for the champagne? No? Okay.

3. Potential Twitter 'Undo Send' Feature Uncovered

Twitter users have wanted some kind of 'edit' function for a while now, but it looks like we might get an 'undo' feature instead. After sending a Tweet, you'll be met with an undo button animated like a progress bar, giving you enough time to remove whatever WandaVision spoilers you accidentally shared. Nice.

🦑 Go Deeper

Tired of juggling a charger for your phone, tablet, laptop, and whatever else? What if you were the charger instead? Sascha Brodsky has the deep dive into what researchers are working on to turn our body heat into electricity.

Whether it's Apple Music, Spotify, or Amazon Music Unlimited, you should be able to find any song you want. Basic Amazon Music and its "measly" 2 million song library may not be worth it, but in the end, it really comes down to which ecosystem you're invested in, and how many free trials you have left.

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🤓 Nerd Out

"How are they with Algebra?" — Tim Fisher, General Manager

Cephalopods may be smarter than we think. Given a version of the Marshmallow test, a group of cuttlefish seemingly learned to forgo a less enticing snack in favor of getting its preferred live shrimp later. What else are they capable of? (Share on Twitter)

💎 You Know You Want It

Wanna go a few rounds?

Image: FightCamp

Don't want to go to a gym, but want to punch something and burn some calories? FightCamp Personal may be for you. For around $1200, you get a standing punching bag, boxing gloves, (optional) live, in-person coaching, and the FightCamp fitness app. And if you don't like it? There's a 30-day refund policy.

🎧 Listen Up

YouTube is 16 years old?!

YouTube is massive, and its global impact is just as impressive. But how did it (and its owner, Google) get here? This episode of Land of The Giants: The Google Empire delves into the platform's history and how it became what it is today.

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