Hey there followers! Nuked here with Tuesday’s top tech news.

Apple unleashed an M2-powered update to a couple of its product lines today, with the introduction of a new Mac Mini, as well as refreshed MacBook Pro 14- and 16-inch laptops, now available with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips inside. Apple didn’t invite the press to Apple Park for this reveal, but it did publish this 19-minute video talking about the new chips, new computers, and how impressive they all presumably are.

As we approach Samsung’s February launch event, we’re starting to get a clearer image of what features its upcoming Galaxy smartphones could have. Today the company revealed a new 200-megapixel smartphone sensor that it says is already in mass production, and its specs match what’s rumored to be coming to the Galaxy S23 Ultra almost exactly. But if you’re interested in more far out gadget news, then you might want to check out Dave2D’s latest video, where the YouTuber has gotten his hands on an alleged dummy model of the oft-rumored Pixel foldable. If accurate, the foldable could be planned for launch later this year.

For now, here are some of the tech headlines from today, Tuesday January 17th 2023:

Apple reportedly shelved its plans to release AR glasses any time soon according to Bloomberg who reports “technical challenges” put Apple’s iPhone-subverting augmented reality glasses project on the back burner as it shifts focus to making a cheaper mixed reality headset.

Twitter is now selling one year of blue check privileges at a discounted rate of $84. What a bargain!

You can finally repair your own Samsung Galaxy S22. Samsung has expanded its self-repair program to include Galaxy parts and manuals for the S22, Plus, and Ultra — as well as its Galaxy Book Pro and Pro 360 laptops.

Fitbit’s plan to remove Deezer and Pandora support from its older devices is another nail in its smartwatch coffin.

Samsung will unveil two ‘premium’ mobile devices at Unpacked, says TM Roh. In a blog post published today, Samsung’s head of mobile, TM Roh, hinted at what’s to come at Unpacked in a couple of weeks. And it’s all about Ultra.

New podcast creation has fallen off a cliff. The number of new shows that debuted in 2022 was down 80 percent since 2020.

2023 will be the year of the display. Improved display technology will be a big focus of many companies’ new laptops this year.

Don’t worry, the 14-inch MacBook Pro also has longer battery life this year. Why didn’t Apple mention the new 14-inch MBP’s battery during its 19-minute preso? My guess: Apple couldn’t say “the longest battery life ever in a Mac” because it’s actually shorter than the “20 hours” of the battery champ 13-inch. Still, both the new 14-inch and 16-inch claim to offer an extra hour over their M1 Pro predecessors, and the testing methodology hasn’t changed. I’m guessing we’ll get 11 hours from the 14-inch this year.

Discord acquires Gas, the popular app for teens to compliment each other. Gas has quickly become popular among high schoolers, with more than 1 million daily active users.

Microsoft set to lay off thousands of employees tomorrow. Microsoft’s latest job cuts are expected to be significantly larger than the 1 percent in 2022.

Coachella will continue streaming on YouTube through 2026. Through 2026, you can stream Coachella live for free after YouTube and Coachella’s organizers renewed their partnership.

The Willow breast pump now has an Apple Watch app to make pumping slightly less terrible. Willow’s on-the-go in-bra pump just got a little more convenient to use. The new Apple Watch companion app includes pump controls and quick access to other info, like battery level.

New York faces a new legal fight over a proposed crypto-mining power plant. It’s the latest battle over whether crypto mining could thwart New York’s climate goals.