The Samsung Galaxy S22 Is Here!

Samsung's latest smartphone, the Galaxy S22, and its Galaxy Tab S8 tablet are now available.

February 28, 2022 It's February 28, 2022. On this day in 1954, the first color TVs went on sale using the NTSC standard. Now look at us; color is everywhere, though some of us have a fondness for monochrome and the occasional black & white TV episode.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 308 articles, 3 podcasts, 9 press releases, 261 tweets, and 2 YouTube videos 1. Samsung's Galaxy S22 and Tab S8 Series Launch Today If you've been waiting for Galaxy S22 smartphones or Galaxy Tab S8 tablets, today's the day. All the new devices are up for sale nationwide and have more than a few trade-in options available to alleviate some of their costs. Exciting times for those hoping to upgrade. 2. HTC Introduces Car-Based VR for Vive Flow Headset HTC has partnered with Holoride to develop car-based VR experiences for the Vive Flow VR headset. Users can expect a variety of virtual content, from riding a roller coaster to visiting virtual worlds, and "2D content," which likely means movies/tv shows. Those who experience motion sickness? Sorry. 3. Clubhouse Has a New Chat Feature Clubhouse fans who'd rather text than talk will enjoy the app's new in-room chat feature, which is basically what it sounds like. Clubhouse creators have complete control over chat, moderators can monitor incoming messages, and chats are saved even after a room is closed. So, yeah, it's text chat. Yay! 🦑 Go Deeper Sure, you can type faster than you write, but you should really considering spending more time doing the latter. Charlie Sorrel is here to tell you why writing is simply better for you, and how the Apple Pencil may be the best compromise if you don't want to give up tech completely.     🎱 By the Numbers Up-down-up-down-up... Data: HTC HTC didn't seem to have a bad 2021 when it comes to overall revenue, but it sure was inconsistent. It had a pretty strong beginning, middle, and end, but the months in-between them were all over the place. Oof.   🔥 Today's Hot Deal We know there's more room in your entertainment center, so why not fill it with the 2021 Roku Streaming Stick 4K+, which is down to $49 on Amazon right now. 4K streaming in a tiny package? Jump on this deal asap. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Space, you're so weird." —Stefanie Fogel, Editorial Commerce Producer Black holes are still a mystery to us, so scientists are turning to quantum computing to try to learn more about them. Oh, and also to see if they're holograms. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  I have the power!     Image: Otterbox  iPhone need a little more juice to get it (and you) through the day? Otterbox's Wireless Power Bank for MagSafe should do the trick. Pair it with Otterbox's MagSafe charging stand and you can charge both your iPhone and the power bank simultaneously. Charging cables? Never heard of 'em? 🎧 Listen Up News it up! We check back in with the Engadget podcast crew as they delve into the latest games like Horizon: Forbidden West and Elden Ring, Steam Deck compatibility news, and Intel and AMD announcements. And they do it all in 45 mins? That's efficient. Give this one a listen.     🗞 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]

Motorola's Edge+ Smartphone Has Arrived

Motorola's has revealed its new smartphone, the 2022 Edge+, which starts at $900.

February 25, 2022 It's February 25, 2022. On this day in 2010, Apple's iTunes Store sold its 10 billionth song. What was it? "Guess Things Happen That Way" by Johnny Cash. Speaking of music, here's some to enjoy. Apple Music | Spotify     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 338 articles, 10 podcasts, 5 press releases, 426 tweets, and 22 YouTube videos 1. Motorola Reveals New $1000 Flagship Phone, the Edge+ Motorola has revealed the 2022 Edge+, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip. The phone has a lot going for it, including 5G, a trio of front/rear cameras lenses, Dolby Atmos, and more. Want one? It'll launch at $899.99 for a limited time before reverting to its intended $999.99. 2. OPPO's New Find X5 Series Smartphones Are Coming Soon OPPO has introduced the Find X5 and Find X5 Pro smartphones, which sport a Hasselblad camera system, a 50MP primary rear camera, a 32MP front camera, and more. Both phones can be preordered now and launch on March 14 for €999 (about $1,112), and €1299 (about $1,446), respectively. 3. Reddit's New Discover Tab Encourages Exploration Reddit has revealed a new Discover tab, which it believes will be a big help to users looking for new communities and content. According to Reddit, a number of users have been asking for a better way to explore the platform, and this is its answer. Congrats, Redditors, hope it's everything you wanted. 🦑 Go Deeper Opera's emoji URLs are a cool idea, but not everyone is on board with it. Rob Rich is here with the deep dive on the situation, from experts thinking its a fad to the whole concept potentially being a security risk.     🎱 By the Numbers USA can't get enough of Reddit Data: Similarweb Reddit is accessible around the world, but the US definitely has the most Reddit users. The country has 47% of Reddit's users by itself, with Canada coming in second with a mere 7.5%. Really, US? You like Reddit that much?   🔥 Today's Hot Deal You know you want a big, curved monitor, so you should be happy to know Samsung's 49-Inch Odyssey Neo G9 4K Monitor is $500 off right now on Amazon. Go grab it, then see everything. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Who questions the quizzes?" —Molly McLaughlin, Senior Content Strategist Online quizzes to determine your wizard house, personality, etc. are fun and all, but maybe it's time we started asking them questions instead. Mozilla has a few we should ask, if only to maintain our online privacy. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Sleep in peace     Image: Uncommon Goods  Need more ways to improve your sleep? The Ergonomic Better Sleep Earbuds from Uncommon Goods might help. These Bluetooth earbuds can drown out external sounds as you rest, while the sensors and companion app track your sleep to uncover any bad nighttime habits. We kinda want to try it out! 🎥 Behind the Scenes Topping the charts Curious to know what Netflix subscribers spent most of their time streaming last week? According to Netflix, it was a lot of Inventing Anna, Love Is Blind, Sweet Magnolias, and Ozark: Season 4. That's quite the spread.     🗞 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]