Look, a New Wear OS!

Samsung will launch the first smartwatch to use the new Wear OS when it releases this summer.

June 30, 2021 It's June 30, 2021. It's Social Media Day! Why not take some time away from Facebook, Twitter, and the rest of social media? Look, we'll join you. In fact, we're taking off a few days to celebrate Independence Day, starting tomorrow. We'll be back with more of the tech you love on the 6th.      ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 307 articles, 11 podcasts, 15 press releases, 333 tweets, and 11 YouTube videos 1. Wear OS Coming to Samsung's New Galaxy Watch This Summer Samsung arrived at MWC 2021 on Tuesday with the news that it would have the first smartwatch to use the new Wear OS when it releases this summer. Samsung users will be the first to get access to this revamped OS, alongside changes coming to its One UI Watch. Sounds like a plan, Samsung. 2. Xbox Cloud Gaming Now Works on iOS Devices and PCs Microsoft has confirmed that Xbox Cloud Gaming is now supported on iOS and PC. Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can log on using the browser on their preferred device and start playing as soon as yesterday. Welcome to Xbox Cloud Gaming, Apple users. We hope you like it. 3. Ads Spotted in Google Verification Text Messages Ads have been spotted in Google's verification texts. Google has already looked into the instance and noted the ad came from an Australian phone carrier. It's unlikely such ads will become common, though, with Google embracing security keys and other authentication apps. Good call, Google. 🦑 Go Deeper Some are wary of implementing biometrics into online security, but Joshua Hawkins is here with a deep dive on the topic that says otherwise. In fact, biometrics could make privacy much more accessible.     🎱 By the Numbers Apple Watches are still popular Data: Counterpoint Research 2021 has been kind to Apple, with Apple Watch accounting for 33% of all smartwatch sales so far. But it's not the only maker out there. Huawei and Samsung are fighting for second place, and Garmin, Xiaomi, and more make up 40% of all sales. Every company probably wants a higher %, though. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal You can save 30% when you buy any two Fire HD 8 Kids tablets on Amazon right now, which start at $140. Ready to trust the kids with a tablet of their own? This is the one to start them on. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Pixar who?" —Rob LeFebvre, Senior News Editor What happens when you challenge a bunch of animators to create their own 3D animation based on one simple scene? You get an amazing, 11-minute montage. Check it out. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Look, ma, one hand! Image: TapWithUS Tired of traditional mouse and keyboard setups? What if it was all on your hand? Enter the Tap Strap 2, billed as a "wearable that allows you to type, mouse, and use air gestures to control any device" with only one hand. We don't know what more you need in a sales pitch, but we sure want one now. 🚀 Facing the Future Can an AI win an Oscar? AI can and will be used for a lot of things, but did anyone have "voice acting" on its to-do list? Now that a modder has trained AI to mimic video game voice actors, we'd better get used to it. Human actors will undoubtedly (and understandably) be against it.     🗞 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]

Your Apple's In My Pacemaker

Apple releases a new list of its products that could interfere with medical devices.

June 29, 2021 It's June 29, 2021. It's National Waffle Iron Day! Whether you prefer waffles or pancakes, you have to admit having a simple way to make waffles is pretty great. Go make yourself some.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 279 articles, 10 podcasts, 14 press releases, 303 tweets, and 9 YouTube videos 1. Apple Releases List of Products That Interfere With Medical Devices There's a new list of Apple products that can interfere with certain medical devices. Apple says people should keep these devices at least 6 inches from each other, lest the medical hardware responds to the magnets in Apple products like AirPods, iPad, and HomePod. Check that list ASAP. 2. Lenovo Announces Yoga Tab 13 for Global Markets in July Lenovo has announced the $680 13-inch Yoga Tab 13, a standalone tablet that can function as an external display and hangs on the wall using a built-in stand. It runs Android 11, has 128GB of storage and 8GB of memory, and Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. You have our attention, Lenovo. 3. Rootkit Malware Found in Signed Windows Driver Microsoft has confirmed the discovery of a compromised Windows driver containing rootkit malware. Don't panic, though, because the account that submitted it has been suspended, and the driver and its associated files will be detected and blocked by MS Defender. Phew!  🦑 Go Deeper A live language translator used to be science fiction, but now it's real in iOS 15's Translator app. Charlie Sorrel has the deep dive on the feature, and had almost nothing but praise for it. Nice.     🎱 By the Numbers Down and up Data: macrotrends Lenovo didn't see much change in revenue between 2019 and 2020. This year, however, the company seems to be doing much better, adding another $10 billion in revenue by March 31. Can it keep the momentum going? If it keeps releasing cool gear like the Yoga Tab 13, it just might. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal You can save $150 on this Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 Alpha laptop on Best Buy right now. Intel Core i5, 256 GB SSD, QLED touchscreen? Grab one for $699. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "VR doesn't care about limits." —Kyree Leary, Associate News Editor France's prehistoric Lascaux caves used to be off-limits. Now, thanks to the power of VR, people will once again be able to visit and explore the caves beginning in July. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Down with laundry Image: FoldiMate Folding clothes? You don't want to do that. Instead, sign up for the pre-order waitlist for the FoldiMate, a standing printer-like machine you can feed clothes into, and they'll come out neatly folded and ready for storage. Just make sure you have room for it when it's ready to purchase. 🙈 Wait, What? Jailbreaking =/= Jail time Despite what the term may imply, "jailbreaking" your device won't get you thrown in prison. Tech companies like Apple don't want you doing it, but you can anyway. Just make sure you know the risks and that it'll invalidate your warranty.     🗞 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]