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]