Transparent Google

Google is adding a new section in the Google Play store to better show users what data is being collected.

May 10, 2021 It's May 10, 2021. It's National Clean Up Your Room Day! Probably not the most exciting thing to do on a Monday, but hey, it's gotta get done.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 265 articles, 6 podcasts, 9 press releases, 309 tweets, and 10 YouTube videos 1. Google to Add Transparency Into How Apps Use Data Google is creating a new safety section within Google Play to provide more transparency into the data apps collect/share. Specifically, starting next year, developers must disclose what type of data is collected and stored, and how it's used. Sounds good to us! 2. Google Plans to Enable Two-Step Verification by Default To better protect our accounts, Google will soon begin enabling two-factor authentication by default. For those already using it, not much will change, but for those new to 2FA and its many options, it'll hopefully ease a few of their concerns. Peace of mind can go a long way, after all. 3. Twitter Tests a New Tip Jar Feature Twitter's latest experiment is a tip jar feature that lets users tip other accounts. With support for Cash App, Patreon, Paypal, and more, Twitter says it wants to "make it easier for you to support each other beyond Follows, Retweets, and Likes." Hey, how does this work when filing taxes? 🦑 Go Deeper Were Apple's AirTags worth the wait? Sascha Brodsky spent a little time with them, and he thinks they're "one of the coolest products the company has produced in a long time." Whoa.     🎱 By the Numbers Androids for everyone! Data: Business of Apps Android has come a long way, amassing a sizable active user base of 2.8 billion by 2020. That number has likely gone up in 2021, thanks to new Android versions and phones. Some may even be former iPhone owners who wanted something different. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal The Samsung Galaxy Watch3 (41mm, GPS only) is down to $250 on Best Buy right now, thanks to a $150 discount. If you're all in on Android and need a smartwatch, this is a good one to pick up. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Some things aren't meant to be understood." —Rob LeFebvre, Senior News Editor Scientists trying to understand why cats sit on square-shaped objects have since discovered that any square will do, including tape squares and optical illusions of a square. Weird. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Expensive listening Image: Wrensilva The Wrensilva M1 Hi-Fi Stereo Console is a $10,000 piece of hardware aiming to be the "ultimate reimagining of the record console we all remember from decades past." With SONOS functionality, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm jack, and additional RCA inputs, you're sure to get your money's worth... eventually. 🎧 Listen Up Apple's had a busy week Join the 9to5Mac Happy Hour crew as they discuss recent happenings in the Apple-universe, including a rumored Hi-Fi tier of Apple Music, AirTags, and the company's ongoing legal battle with Epic. Give it 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 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 2020 Dotdash • All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.   [View in Browser]