Your Chances to Buy a PS5 Have Dwindled Yet Again

Sony has decreased its sales forecast for the PlayStation 5, once again placing the blame on the global chip shortage.

February 3, 2022 It's February 3, 2022. On this day in 1995, Astronaut Eileen Collins became the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle with NASA mission STS-63, the first rendezvous of the American Space Shuttle with Russia's space station Mir.      ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 359 articles, 15 podcasts, 14 press releases, 322 tweets, and 15 YouTube videos 1. Sony Reduces PS5 Sales Forecast Again In a blow to those hoping to easily snag a PS5 soon, Sony has just reduced its sales forecast for the console, once again citing the ongoing chip shortage. The company acknowledged the demand for the PS5, but says its partners can't supply enough components to keep up. One day, Sony. One day. 2. YouTube App Updated With Improved Video Player  Google has quietly updated the YouTube app video player, making it easier to access playback settings, like/dislike buttons, and more. If you don't see the changes yet, hang tight, it seems as though the update hit Android first, with iOS to follow shortly after. Nice. Better UIs are always appreciated. 3. Starlink Has a New $500 'Premium' Tier  SpaceX's Starlink has a new premium tier that touts faster internet speeds. If you pay $2,500 for the better antenna, and $500 a month, you can enjoy speeds between 150-500Mbps (up from the standard tier's 50-250Mbps) and upload speeds of 20-40Mbps (up from to 10-20Mbps). Worth it? You tell us. 🦑 Go Deeper Google has a new replacement for third-party cookies, but Mayank Sharma wants you to know it's not the solution you've been hoping for. In fact, some might say it doesn't solve the larger problem with internet tracking.     🎱 By the Numbers India's really into YouTube Data: Global Media Insight Of course YouTube is used by people all over the world, but it's still surprising to see which countries give the platform the most attention. The US and India's user bases are clearly leading the pack, but we're more curious about Canada's 18 million. Has it found a way to cut down on YouTube's reach?   🔥 Today's Hot Deal Looking to upgrade all of your PC's gaming accessories? Check out Razer's Power Up Gaming Bundle V2. It's down to $80 at Walmart right now, and comes with a mouse, mousepad, keyboard, and headset. Pretty tempting, if you ask us. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Smile! Wait, the camera froze." —Rob LeFebvre, Senior News Editor Selfie's are fairly popular these days, but what was the first ever selfie? And who took it? Well, let Mashable tell you about Robert Cornelius, who is thought to have taken the first such photo in 1839. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  A powerful black box to replace your old one Image: Dell If you're struggling to find a new video card, or you simply want to buy a powerful, pre-built PC, this Dell XPS Desktop Special Edition should interest you. 11th-gen Intel Core i7 processor, 512GB M.2 SSD, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060? Sure, it's not the flashiest PC, but we think it'll get the job done. 🎮 Up-Down-A-B-Start Yeah, Sony bought Bungie. But why? We're still wrapping our heads around Sony's $3.6 billion acquisition of Bungie. Yes, they made Halo and Destiny 2 popular, but what's really going on here? Join Waypoint's Patrick Klepek and Rob Zacny as they discuss the ins-and-outs of the deal.     🗞 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]