Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event could be less than a month away, according to a promotional image leaked by tipster Evan Blass on Monday. In the image, the date Aug. 10, 2022, is shown over what appears to be a blurred silhouette of the rumored Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4.  **THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN EDITED TO …

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. There’s nothing more awkward than having to ask a friend or loved one for their address when you plan to send them a gift. You already found the perfect present, but having that surprise-ruining conversation sucks some of the fun out of the experience. Sure, …

Apple’s iOS 16 is in its developer beta, and it promises to bring a bunch of upgrades to your iPhone, including new ways to customize your lock screen and edit iMessage texts. But if you think your iPhone is in need of more than a software update (or it won’t be compatible with iOS 16), you may consider purchasing a new …

Popular messaging app Telegram is rolling out a premium subscription tier. The new paid option will offer exclusive stickers, reactions and other features, such as faster downloads and larger uploads, according to a Monday blog post from the company.  Subscribers will also be able to follow up to 1,000 channels, create up to 20 chat folders with 200 chats in …

Netflix may add livestreaming to its repertoire. The streaming giant is exploring an option for unscripted shows and stand-up comedy specials, according to Deadline. Deadline reported Friday that Netflix could use livestream support to air live reunion specials for shows like Selling Sunset and allow for live voting in competition-based shows.  Netflix may also use livestreaming for comedy specials. The company …

Grindr, a dating app specializing in connecting people in the LGBTQ+ community, announced Monday that it will become a public company amid an agreement to merge with Tiga Acquisition Corp, a special-purpose acquisition company.  The deal values the combined company at an estimated $2.1 billion. The business combination with Tiga will raise an estimated $384 million, which Grindr said will …

Google is celebrating the birthday of Black Canadian-American engineer and inventor Elijah McCoy. The doodle honors McCoy, who boosted train efficiency with his locomotive and railway related inventions, with an animated steam engine train circling a portrait of the engineer.  McCoy was born in Colchester, Ontario, after his parents escaped enslavement in Kentucky via the Underground Railroad in 1837. After …

Google announced earlier this month that its Fitbit was granted clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration for its atrial fibrillation detection algorithm. Now, Fitbit owners should be on the lookout for the new feature.  In the coming weeks, the algorithm will be rolling out across nine Fitbit devices, Google confirmed. Charge 5, Versa 3, Sense, Versa 2, Charge …

The US Department of State has partnered with Google Arts & Culture to make it a little easier for people to virtually explore cultural heritage sites from around the world. In celebration of World Heritage Day, the search giant and the State Department said Monday they added 1,100 Ambassadors Fund projects from over 130 countries that you can virtually travel …

Apple will facing additional antitrust charges from the European Commission in the coming weeks, according to a Monday report from Reuters. This is said to come due to a music streaming investigation triggered by a complaint from Spotify.  The extra charges come a year after the EU accused Apple of breaching competition law in the music streaming market through restrictive …