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Thursday, July 7

It's Thursday already? Thank you, shorter holiday week. It's Brett Molina here with your headlines in tech.

If you have a steady stream of Amazon boxes popping up on your doorstep, chances are you subscribe to Amazon Prime.

And why wouldn't you? Free shipping! Plus there are several other benefits as well, including access to Prime Video and Amazon Music Prime.

Add a couple more incentives to the list. On Wednesday, Amazon revealed more perks for Prime subscribers, most notably a free year of Grubhub+.

If you use Grubhub to order food, it means no charge for delivery on orders over $12. Members also get bonus discounts and free food.

No surprise, but the announcement arrives just in time for Prime Day, Amazon's big two-day shopping event starting July 12. Here's how to track the latest Prime Day deals.

What else happened in tech?

Living in a pandemic. Know all those services like curbside pickup and remote doctor visits we used at the peak of the COVID pandemic? A new poll suggests we might not rely on them as much now.

A climate change ruling impacting tech? The Supreme Court decision could make it tougher for the government to rein in Big Tech.

RIP, Technoblade. The beloved YouTuber known for his coverage of Minecraft died of cancer at 23.

Thursday's tech tips

We've talked before about the many ways you can leverage tech to save money. There's no better use for your smartphone than saving money on gas. These hidden map features on your phone can help.

And with summer here, it's likely those gas savings will come in handy if you're planning a trip. If that summer vacation involves spending time outdoors, these apps are helpful identifying plants and animals in the wild.

Enjoy your weekend, Talking Tech readers! Until next week.

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