So Long, Galaxy 8

After four years, Samsung will no longer release updates for the Galaxy 8 and S8+.

May 5, 2021 It's May 5, 2021. It's Cinco de Mayo and National Astronaut Day! Let's give thanks to the brave Hispanic astronauts who have ventured into the stars and inspired others to do the same.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 255 articles, 11 podcasts, 14 press releases, 379 tweets, and 9 YouTube videos 1. Samsung Galaxy 8 Will No Longer Receive New Updates After four years of support, Samsung has pulled the plug on the Galaxy S8 and S8+, ending all future updates for the smartphones. Those rocking the Galaxy S8 Lite and S8 Active will continue to receive updates, though, so the entire S8 line isn't gone just yet. 2. Apple Releases iOS 14.5.1 Update to Patch Security Flaws iOS 14.5 hasn't been with us for too long, but that hasn't stopped Apple from releasing 14.5.1 to address some security flaws, as well as an issue with the new App Tracking Transparency feature. Even if you haven't run into issues with 14.5 yet, you should get in the habit of updating anyway. 3. Microsoft Will Remove Flash From Windows 10 in July Microsoft already removed Flash from Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer, and it's now set to remove it from Windows 10 as well. The change will occur with a new update in July, so say your flashy goodbyes while you still can. 🦑 Go Deeper Microsoft's Surface Laptop 4 is great, but is it a smart purchase? Matthew Smith has the deep dive on why the laptop may be doomed from the start thanks to Apple's MacBook Air with the M1 chip.     🎱 By the Numbers Most iPhones are up to date Data: Apple iOS 14 adoption has been pretty good overall, though we have to wonder how people with phones that don't support iOS 14 (iPhone 5 and earlier) are doing these days. Do they feel secure? Have enough apps? Or are they just happy their phones can still make calls and send texts? 🔥 Today's Hot Deal The Kindle e-reader is $25 off on Amazon right now, bringing the ad-supported and ad-free models down to $65 and $85, respectively. Snatch one up today! Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "And it can't use Twitter? It's perfect!" —Bob Schulties, Senior Editor One dutiful grandson built a machine for his grandparents that can send & receive voice messages and texts. The coolest part? It looks and acts like an old phone switchboard. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  *R2-D2 noises* Image: Nebula Just in time for May 4/Star Wars Day, Nebula is here with a $700 limited edition R2-D2 themed Capsule II projector. It features sound effects inspired by Star Wars: A New Hope, can project at 720p and up to a 100-inch diagonal image, and has a 2.5 hour battery life. If you want it, better grab one soon. 🚀 Facing the Future All aboard! What will cruise ships and sea voyages look like in 2025? No idea, but one man plans to build a nuclear-powered research ship that will study the climate. Its cargo? Over 400 scientists and environmentalists, 22 labs, and more.     🗞 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]