Get Ready to Meet the Samsung Galaxy S22

Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event is on February 9, and a new Galaxy phone is set to make an appearance.

January 27, 2022 It's January 27, 2022, and National Chocolate Cake Day. Are we telling you this just to give you an excuse to have some chocolate cake? Yes, that's exactly what we're doing.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 366 articles, 10 podcasts, 7 press releases, 492 tweets, and 19 YouTube videos 1. The Next Galaxy Unpacked Is Confirmed for February Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event has been confirmed for February 9, and it looks like the Galaxy S22 could be a focus. According to Samsung's announcement, it intends to "set an epic new standard for smartphones with the most noteworthy S series ever created." Bold words. 2. Tinder Adds Background Check Feature to Prevent Abuse Tinder has just unveiled a new background check feature and improved tools to report abuse, which will hopefully make the platform a little safer. It's unclear how background checks will work or when it'll be available, but Tinder has confirmed it will be for US residents only. Sorry, everyone else. 3. Valve's Steam Deck Launches on February 25 Valve's Steam Deck launches on Feb. 25. Reservation holders will get the first chance to buy the hardware, and orders should begin shipping on the 28th. Valve will work its way through the reservation list on a weekly cadence, so hopefully everyone who reserved it gets a chance to buy one. Who's excited!? 🦑 Go Deeper Several major U.S. carriers offer a 5G plan, but they're not all created equal. Pricing, coverage areas, perks, and compatible phones can vary. Let's dig into what Verizon's up to with 5G, from smartphones to internet coverage.     🎱 By the Numbers Yeah, this makes sense to us Data: Business of Apps We're not surprised most of Tinder's users are in their 20s, but it's not an overwhelming majority, either. Regardless, Tinder's background check and reporting tools should help everyone stay safe, especially those in college.   🔥 Today's Hot Deal This refurbished Oculus Quest 2 (128GB) is $249.99 on Amazon right now, $50 cheaper than if it was brand new. If that's a significant price difference for you, maybe pick this one up and finally dive into the realm of VR. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Okay, good; most believe there's intelligent life beyond Earth." —Bob Schulties, Senior Editor If you're curious to know how people feel about aliens, satellites, Mars, and space as a whole, the Angus Reid Forum USA and the OSI recently conducted a survey asking about those very things. Check it out. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Step, step, turn Image: Elgato Streamers out there may want to look into Elgato's new Stream Deck Pedal. With it, you can control various apps and hardware of your choosing, freeing your hands for more important things, like gaming or chatting with your audience. 🎮 Up-Down-A-B-Start Gotta catch 'em all! Again! A new Pokemon game graces the Nintendo Switch on Friday in the form of Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Is it good? Bad? Polygon's Ryan Gilliam calls it "a bit of a mess," but says there's enough good in there to overpower the bad.     🗞 Extra! Extra! We've got you covered with the best in daily tech news! See the latest on our site or follow us on Apple News and 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]