https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/08/liveblog-the-galaxy-note-8-launches-august-23-at-11am-et/ >It's about time for Samsung to take the wraps off its latest flagship, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. On Wednesday, August 23 at 11am ET (8am PT) , the company will hold a massive event in New York City to show off its latest flagship.