Today's Strands is a really fun one – but not necessarily the easiest. If you get a little stuck scroll down for my hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: ...

  Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for! A bite-sized version of the New York Times’ well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills daily in a ...

According to mobile game advertising agency Udonis, the mobile game market produced $90 billion in revenue in 2023. However, because most mobile devices are limited to touchscreen interfaces, the smartphone gaming experience is sub-optimal. Fortunately, you can elevate the mobile gaming ...

Researchers have discovered that a daily dose of vinegar could improve symptoms of depression, pointing to the possibility that future treatments might come with a few spoonfuls of sour. A team led by Arizona State University not only tested the effects of regular vinegar consumption but ...

With the amount of on-the-ground and satellite data it has amassed along with its ability to give real-time traffic updates, Google Maps is heralded as one of the best navigation apps, especially for people who drive. The app is full of useful travel-related features, such as the ability to ...

A nutritional supplements company allegedly paid a group of online trolls to impersonate celebrities, fool its investors, and pump its token. And the scheme worked—for a while. Then it all unraveled. Insane Labz, an Arkansas-based supplements company known throughout the MMA and Barstool ...

As businesses increasingly rely on a complex web of vendors—on average, partnering with 11 third-party providers—the potential gateway for cybercriminals increases. This interconnectedness means that even the most robust internal cybersecurity measures can be easily bypassed if a third-party vendor ...

Hepatitis is a health emergency in Nigeria ROBERTO TABOADA urges a comprehensive awareness campaign to sensitive people, including health professionals to the epidemic According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Hepatitis Report, Nigeria is among the top 10 countries that shoulder ...

For the millions of people living with Parkinson’s disease, tracking the progression of symptoms can be challenging and time-consuming. But now, researchers at the University of Florida have developed a new video-processing system that could revolutionize this process, making it easier to ...

CarPlay is the new air conditioning for modern drivers, as few people would be willing to buy a new-generation car without Apple's car-optimized experience. The iPhone maker even has the numbers to prove it. The company claims that nearly 8 in 10 new-car buyers are ready to walk away if the ...

The body is pretty good at repairing itself, but some parts of our anatomy struggle to bounce back after an injury. One such material is cartilage – the spongy yet firm connective tissue that keeps our bones from rubbing and jarring against each other. Over time, the translucent or ...

Are you looking to buy a property in Lagos, Nigeria? Whether you’re in the market for a flat, house, or land, Lagos has a lot to offer. In this blog post, we’ll explore the vibrant real estate market in Lagos and provide you with all the information you need to find your perfect property in ...

The New York Times has plenty of word games on its roster today — with Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, there’s something for everyone — but the newspaper’s standard crossword puzzle still reigns supreme. The daily crossword is full of interesting trivia, helps improve mental ...

Developing a competitive table tennis player out of a robot arm Researchers at Google Deepmind, the company’s artificial intelligence research laboratory, have developed ABB’s robot arm into a competitive table tennis player. It can swing its 3D-printed paddle back and forth and win against ...

In today’s digital age, our smartphones have become indispensable companions. From checking emails to connecting with friends on social media, these devices are integral to our daily routines. But what happens when you can’t find your phone or its battery dies? If the thought fills you with ...

When computer scientist and Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney died in 2014 from complications from ALS, his body was cryopreserved by the Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Alcor Life Extension Foundation. For many in the life extension and transhumanist community, the idea of cryopreserving one’s body offers ...

Film photography has exploded in popularity in recent years, with many old film cameras making a big comeback. If you're one of those who are interested in taking up film photography, you might think that it's just as easy digital photography, where you just buy a camera, load it up with ...

E-Ink tablets have always been intriguing to me because I’m a longtime lover of pen and paper. I’ve had probably hundreds of notebooks over the years, serving as repositories for my story ideas, to-do lists, meeting notes and everything in between. However, I turned away from physical ...

New results from the first archaeological fieldwork conducted in space show the International Space Station is a rich cultural landscape where crew create their own "gravity" to replace Earth's, and adapt module spaces to suit their needs. Archaeology is usually thought of as the study of ...

If you’re in search of phones that excel in video recording and vlogging, it’s crucial to consider several features. Features like sensor size, resolution, high frame rates, optical image stabilization (OIS), a powerful chipset, a dedicated image processing chip, and manual controls are high ...

OpenAI keeps losing top talent, suggesting considerable inner turmoil at the ChatGPT maker. Cofounder John Schulman announced he'd left the company this week to join rival AI company Anthropic, while president Greg Brockman is taking a leave of absence. VP of consumer product Peter Deng ...

If you thought the recent GPT-4o and GPT-4o mini releases were enough to keep OpenAI busy, think again. The release of a new LLM codenamed "Strawberry" might be just around the corner. On Wednesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted a photo of a strawberry garden on X, accompanied by the ...

"A video data factory that can yield a human lifetime visual experience worth of training data per day." Leaked documents obtained by 404 Media reveal that AI-powering chip giant Nvidia has been quietly scraping astronomical numbers of YouTube video data to train its AI models — a legally and ...

Samsung has started mass production of the world's thinnest LPDDR5X DRAM packages featuring 12 GB and 16 GB capacities. These new products feature a thickness of around 0.65 mm, which is 0.06 mm thinner than typical LPDDR5X packages. Samsung has used a new packaging technique, including ...

  Google has already been leading the pack in AI features, introducing its slew of ‘Help me’ tools, such as History Search, Tab Organizer, Tab Compare, and more. It also added these features, plus Gemini AI and AI-generated wallpapers, to its Chromebook Plus line, showing the tech giant’s ...

If you experience low audio volume playback on Windows 11, then you may be affected by the same issue that I ran into over this weekend. When I turned on my HP laptop I realized quickly that something was not right. First, I thought that audio pfayback was muted, as I could not hear ...

Maintaining your privacy and security online is more vital than ever in our increasingly online world. One of the key tools used by internet users to protect their privacy are Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs. They are commonly used by those in the crypto space to enhance their privacy while ...

Samsung has launched a new entry-level smartphone, the Galaxy F14, in India. It is a slightly modified version of the Galaxy F14 5G and features a Snapdragon chipset instead of Exynos and a smaller battery than its 5G sibling. The phone was first spotted last year, and Samsung launched it ...

Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for! A bite-sized version of the New York Times’ well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills daily in a lot less ...

Plume-surface interactions (PSI). That's a term you might not have heard much about until now, but when the Artemis missions to the Moon really get going, there's no way around it. And it may prove to be a real obstacle to our plans. Every single inch of the lunar surface is covered by a thick ...

Today's Connections is not too bad, but there are hints below if you need them. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers, Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for ...

Ever wondered what kinds of sayings and expressions were used in the Viking Age? The medieval sagas written in Iceland capture a wealth of intriguing phrases that offer a glimpse into Norse culture. Here, we present 50 of our favourite Viking-Age sayings that reveal the wisdom and wit of the ...

Riding dirt bikes is an experience like no other. The freedom of hitting the trail with horsepower on demand is a compelling idea, and manufacturers have been building and distributing machines for many decades to fulfill a demand for ever-more-rugged bikes. Motorcycles modified to use for ...

A bizarre aerial phenomenon captured on video over Curitiba, Brazil is the latest to capture the attention of “ufologists,” people who track sightings of unidentified flying objects as evidence of alien visitors. A pair of videos uploaded to YouTube shows a triangular object hovering in the sky ...

A car company never wants to hear the word "scandal" mentioned in the same sentence as their brand. It usually implies accidents, a massive recall of some sort, and the likelihood that many will stay away from purchasing that vehicle for years. Many massive car scandals occur for valid, ...

Here's another easy-ish Strands puzzle for you. Or is it? It probably depends on a) your knowledge of the specific subject and b) how your brain is working today. It is a weekend, after all. There are hints below if you need them. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today, NYT ...

It is easy to imagine the moon as an atmosphere-less hunk of rock orbiting Earth. However, while lacking breathable air, our planet's loyal natural satellite companion does have a thin and wispy atmosphere. Scientists have long puzzled over the existence of this tenuous atmosphere or ...

The rivalry between American V8 engines with unique names isn't anything new, dating back to the 1960s with names like 426 Hemi and 427 SOHC Cammer as at least one example. While those big block engines aren't likely to return to production vehicles anytime soon (at least, for now) we still have ...

Finding your way through the labyrinth of crypto trading apps for long-term investing can be overwhelming. Sifting through the multitude of options to pinpoint those durable gems is no small feat. With a sprawling universe of over 10,000 cryptocurrencies, my adventure led me to unmask ...

Your iPhone isn't just a phone — it is a mini-computer filled with your personal life and financial info. Think about it — all your contacts, photos, emails, passwords, and maybe even bank details — everything is stored inside. That's why protecting it against hackers and snoops isn't ...

Every now and again, our planet ponies up a fossil so spectacular that almost all you can do is gape in wonder. Sometimes those fossils are the magnificent remains that once trod Earth's surface with thunderous feet. Sometimes, they are mere motes, particles at which you may not look twice ...

Exploring the vast ocean of iOS apps for trading cryptocurrencies can be quite the challenge. Understanding the maze of features and fees is no easy feat. With a staggering array of over 300 cryptocurrency exchanges to choose from, pinning down that perfect platform feels like searching for a ...

In 2024, streaming is the new normal. With options for streaming TV, movies, music, books, and more, there are many ways to keep yourself occupied with a few clicks on your device of choice. But streaming services aren't cheap, and are typically offered as recurring monthly fees, which can ...

AI assistants are rapidly being deployed across financial services institutions, including banks, asset managers and the thousands of fintechs that handle compliance. Altogether this is one of the most transformative changes to how people work that we’ve seen in decades. As we move from proof of ...

After completing its journey from NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility aboard the Pegasus barge, teams with Exploration Ground Systems transport the agency’s powerful SLS (Space Launch System) core stage to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building on July 23. NASA/Isaac Watson ...

He flew all the way to Chicago to buy a 33-year-old Cadillac Brougham D'Elegance, which he plans to road-trip back home. Will he make it? He's got more than 1,000 miles to drive. Anthony dragged his father on the trip to make sure that he does. He has been negotiating the price of the car ...

In big news for accessibility, Synchron has announced that it has successfully connected its brain implant to the Apple Vision Pro headset. This means that people with limited physical movement can now control the headset using only their thoughts. Synchron conducted the initial test on a ...

"Aliens could learn one of our languages, ask the LLM questions about us and receive replies that are representative of humanity." Speaker of the House Artificial intelligence is being heralded as the future here on Earth, and according to a pair of scientists invested in the search for ...

Cigarette butts pose a huge risk to the world’s oceans and can be a pain to clean up by hand especially on public spaces like beaches. A group of Italian scientists have built a quadruped robot that can identify litter and pick up the smaller bits with its leg mounted vacuums. VERO, the ...

Installing an SSD is one of the most straightforward upgrades you can do to your PC — the only one with fewer steps is installing new memory. That makes it a great way to try out upgrading your PC by yourself, and we're here to help. Just follow the steps below, and you'll have a new SSD in your PC ...