RIP Google Play Music, Gone Too Soon

PLUS: The latest reviews and product recommendations from Gadget Lab. View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 11.05.20   GOOGLE GRAVEYARD RIP Google Play Music, Gone Too Soon BY RON AMADEO, ARS TECHNICA The company's music service, which was born in 2011 and shut down last week, shall live forever in our hearts.   PAPER JAM It's 2020. Why Do Printers Still Suck? BY SIMON HILL Decades of dealing with paper jams and overpriced ink cartridges are an effective recipe for high blood pressure.   BATTERY BOOST Why It Matters Which Charger You Use for Your Phone BY DAVID NIELD Not all charging cables, bricks, and pads are made equally, especially when it comes to the long-term health of your battery.   PRODUCT REVIEW Fender's New Strat Is One of the Best Since 1954 BY PARKER HALL This American-made electric guitar will make its namesake proud.   SOFA SURFING 6 Great Couches You Can Order Online (and 1 Armchair) BY GEAR TEAM These are the best sofa's we've tested at WIRED (so far). If being cooped up has made you rethink your furniture, these might help refresh your space.   ROLL INITIATIVE How to Get Started With Dungeons & Dragons BY KAM BURNS D&D can look difficult to get into, but with the right tools and a community you can vibe with, it's much easier than it looks.   PRODUCT REVIEW It Looks Good, but the Pricy Our Place Pan Flops BY JOE RAY Yes, the design is very stylish, but for the money you should really just buy an All-Clad.   SCREEN TIME! Which Tablet Should I Get for My Kids? BY ADRIENNE SO In this moment of need, let there be no judgments passed about screen time. Here are the tablets you should get your kids, and why.     This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or Manage your newsletter subscriptions