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WhatsApp has finally decided to bring chat-specific theming support to the Android version of the app. Theming has always been available on WhatsApp for Android, but this was quite limited and also basically involved changing the background wallpaper of the said chat. A new interface with the ability to set a chat-specific theme has now been spotted online and adds some much-needed customisation, like Facebook’s Messenger app. Facebook’s Messenger has had chat-specific themes for a long time, so it’s a bit odd as to why it took so long to bring it to WhatsApp.To be clear, the new theme interface…
Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends. Some days are trickier than others. If you’re having a little trouble solving today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips and hints below. And if you still can’t get…
OnePlus 13 has been rumoured to launch in October, and a company executive seemingly confirmed on Wednesday that the handset will indeed arrive later this month. This will be the China launch of the smartphone, and a global debut is expected sometime later this year. Alongside confirming the launch timeline, the executive claimed that the OnePlus 13 will receive a “big leap” in performance. Rumours have claimed that the phone could be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset.OnePlus 13 Launch Timeline ConfirmedIn a Weibo post, OnePlus China President Louis Lee revealed that the OnePlus 13 smartphone will be launched…
Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle. Like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can be a bit difficult to solve some days. There’s no shame in needing a little help from time to time. If you’re stuck and need to know the answers to today’s Strands puzzle, check out the solved puzzle below. How to play Strands You start every Strands puzzle with the goal of finding the “theme words” hidden in the grid of letters.…
The New York Times has introduced the next title coming to its Games catalog following Wordle’s continued success — and it’s all about math. Digits has players adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing numbers. You can play its beta for free online right now. In Digits, players are presented with a target number that they need to match. Players are given six numbers and have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide them to get as close to the target as they can. Not every number needs to be used, though, so this game should put your math skills to the…
Tesla boss Elon Musk has just taken the wraps off a prototype of the automaker’s long-awaited robotaxi. Tesla’s CEO performed the unveiling at a special event at the Warner Bros Studios in Burbank, California, on Thursday night. The “Cybercab,” as Musk is calling it, sports a futuristic Cybertruck-look and has no steering wheel or pedals. The electric vehicle also uses inductive charging instead of a plug. Tesla’s boss arrived at the event inside the prototype: Robotaxi pic.twitter.com/zVJ9v9yXNr — Tesla (@Tesla) October 11, 2024 Musk said Tesla hopes to start producing the Cybercab in 2026, though he admitted that he tends…
Update 10/10/24: Prices have ebbed and flowed a bit, but nothing we spotlighted during the sale has sold out or gone back to full price. Sure, Amazon is where Prime Big Deal Day deals started, but all of the retailers joined the online shopping frenzy, especially given that Amazon’s event has technically ended. Deals at outlets like Best Buy and Walmart often turn out even better than Big Deal Day deals. Many other retailers keep their deals around longer, too. Walmart has some of the best Big Deal Day laptop deals, Big Deal Day TV deals, and more going on…
The Making of Submerged | Apple Vision Pro Apple has just debuted the first scripted film captured in Apple Immersive Video and made specifically for the Vision Pro headset. Designed to put viewers in the center of the action, the new movie, called Submerged, was written and directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Edward Berger. The 17-minute immersive thriller takes viewers onto a WWII-era submarine and follows its crew as they attempt to deal with a harrowing attack. It offers viewers a 180-degree view, allowing you to explore your surroundings and follow the action wherever it takes place. The story features…
Even though Netflix is no longer the streaming home of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, it still has one of the very best lineups of animated movies this side of Disney+. In this month alone, Netflix has added The Garfield Movie, one of the latest additions to the list of the 10 most popular movies on the streamer. Additionally, Kung Fu Panda returns to Netflix just in time for Kung Fu Panda 4′s arrival at the end of October. The other animated film in the spotlight this month is Over the Hedge, a DreamWorks Animation movie that is closing in…
While Spotify and Apple Music may be the giants of the music streaming services, Deezer is perhaps a lesser-known streaming music platform that is nonetheless an excellent alternative. With access to more than 120 million songs, Deezer stands out by prioritizing premium sound quality through its HiFi plan that offers FLAC tracks that stream at CD quality, which is better than even Spotify offers (at the moment). Additionally, Deezer’s personalized Flow recommendations teach your music taste to curate the perfect playlist for you. No more endless scrolling to find that ideal vibe. Give those earbuds the sound quality they deserve.…