Rugged Apple

Apple is considering a more "rugged" Apple Watch model for those who explore harsher environments.

MARCH 29, 2021 It's March 29, 2021. On this day in 1989, Pixar won an Academy Award for Tin Toy, the first entirely computer-animated work to win best animated short film.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 245 articles, 8 podcasts, 11 press releases, 206 tweets, and 7 YouTube videos 1. Apple's Considering a More 'Rugged' Apple Watch A new report claims Apple may design an Apple Watch that's more "rugged" and durable. The watch would be marketed towards hikers, athletes, and others who spend time in rougher conditions. What unique features could it have? 2. HBO Max Adds Audio Described Content to Be More Accessible HBO Max is adding 1,500 hours of audio described content in an effort to be more accessible to those with visual impairments. Additional plans include a new Audio Description category, and making audio descriptions for all new HBO and Max Original shows going forward. Nice job, HBO. 3. Sony Is Giving Away More Free Games for PS4, PS5  Sony has more free games to give away as part of its Play at Home initiative. Until April 22, you can pick up Rez Infinite, Subnautica, Astro Bot Rescue Mission, Thumper, and more. Best of all? You don't need its paid PlayStation Plus service to snag these, so have at it! 🦑 Go Deeper Companies show off concept cars, phones, and other gadgets of the future, but why even make these to begin with? Charlie Sorrel has the deep dive on the nature of these products, and how their benefits go beyond simple brand recognition.     🎱 By the Numbers For Ages Series 3 and up Data: Apple Apple has released a number of Apple Watches over the years, but it now only sells three. And of those, only two offer GPS+Cellular models. Most probably don't need both, but if you do, expect to pay $300+ for the SE, or $500+ for the Series 6. And that's before you get to the wrist bands sizes and colors.     🔥 Today's Hot Deal The 64GB Fire HD 10 Tablet (ad-supported) is roughly $80 off today on Amazon, meaning you can scoop one up for a cool $108. Sounds pretty fair to us! Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "People will buy anything if it's signed." —Tim Fisher, General Manager Maybe we should start saving our job applications, because a 1973 questionnaire filled out by former Apple CEO Steve Jobs just sold at auction for over $200k. Before that? $175k. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Moving at fish speed Image: Sublue Forget swimming—grab Sublue's WhiteShark Tini and get pulled instead. The $549 underwater scooter should be perfect for getting around a pool or the ocean, reaching speeds as fast as 2m/s. If you're feeling adventurous (and have $1100), you can link two Tinis together for twice the speed. Zoom zoom. 🎧 Listen Up What's up with phones right now? Curious to hear what's up with the OnePlus 9? Join the Waveform crew as they discuss just that and its powerful camera, then pivot to what's going on with LG's mobile business. It's a tight 64 mins, so go give them a listen.     🗞 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. 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 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 2020 Dotdash • All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.   [View in Browser]