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MARCH 18, 2021 It's March 18, 2021. It's National Awkward Moments Day! Let's all agree to not think about our time in high school, okay? Cool? Great.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 276 articles, 11 podcasts, 13 press releases, 333 tweets, and 14 YouTube videos 1. Samsung Unveils New Galaxy Smartphones Samsung revealed three new Galaxy smartphones: the A52, A52 5G, and A72. Each new phone has 128GB and 256GB storage variants, 64MP cameras, faster screen refresh rates, and more. Pricing and launch dates weren't revealed, but expect them to arrive later this year for ~$400-$600. 2. Apple Maps Shows COVID-19 Vaccine Locations iPhone owners can now use Apple Maps to find COVID-19 vaccination locations. You can use the search bar, the Find Nearby menu, or simply ask Siri, "Where can I get a COVID vaccination?" Maps now shows over 20,000 locations, though more will be added in the coming weeks. Get on it, people. 3. New YouTube Upload Tool Checks for Copyright Violations YouTube has a new tool that will check video uploads for copyright violations. It's unclear what criteria it's checking against, but if any issues are found, users have a chance to fix them before proceeding. If you frequently upload movie soundtracks or entire scenes from movies, maybe watch out. 🦑 Go Deeper Xbox Game Pass is quickly amassing a large library of games. Lifewire's Josh Hawkins has a deeper dive on the service's latest addition, Outriders, and how Game Pass lets people try more games for less money.     🎱 By the Numbers 2nd place isn't bad, Samsung Data: Counterpoint When your competition is Apple, even second place should feel like a win. As of Q4 2020, the iPhone-maker was sitting at 65% of the market share, with Samsung "only" snagging 16%. The latter's newly announced phones may help increase that percentage, provided iPhones don't become even more popular.     🔥 Today's Hot Deal This $106 HyperX Cloud Flight gaming headset is $34 off on Amazon right now. 30-hour battery life, memory foam ear cups, and a detachable mic? A deal's a deal. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Colorful parachute messages? My favorite!" — Kyree Leary, Associate News Editor Want to encode a message just like NASA did with the Perseverance rover and its parachute? Now you can, thanks to this wonderful website tribute to the space agency from Noah Liebman. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Ride the waves in comfort Image: Poolcandy We're months away from prime pool weather, but we can still look at Poolcandy's motorized pool lounger and prepare. For $230, you can ignore the natural current of the pool (or ocean) and putter around on your own terms. Dual 66-watt motors, strong enough to hold up to 300lbs, and a cup holder? Yeah, we want this. 🎮 Up-Down-A-B-Start Thrill of the chase It's hard to get your hands on a PS5 these days, and some people like it that way. But why? Delve into this Polygon story to learn how, for some people, it's not simply about owning a PS5, but the act of tracking down something that's so elusive.     🗞 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]