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Table of Contents Table of Contents How to play Connections Hints for today’s Connections Today’s Connections answers NYT Connection FAQs Connections is one of the best puzzle games 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 —…
Google released the Android 16 Developer Preview 1 in November 2024. The second Developer Preview, allowing tests of new APIs and features, was introduced a month later in December. The first Beta build of the operating system is expected to arrive by the end of this month. A recent report has suggested the expected release dates of the first, second and third Beta builds. The stable version of Android 16 is expected to be unveiled sometime in the second quarter of 2025.Android 16 Beta 1, 2, 3 Release Dates (Expected)According to a report by Android Authority, Android 16 Beta 3 will likely roll out on…
Table of Contents Table of Contents How to play Strands Hint for today’s Strands puzzle Today’s Strand answers 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…
iOS 18 was released by Apple in September 2024, alongside the iPhone 16 series of smartphones. The Cupertino-based company has already started working on the next version of its mobile OS, and we might get our first look at iOS 19 sometime in June, during the annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2025). Apple could change the appearance of some iOS apps this year, and an early leak claims that the default camera app is set to get a revamp. The new design of the camera app is said to be inspired by visionOS, with translucent menus and fewer distractions.iOS 19 Could…
Google Home is reportedly working on several new features and upgrades that could offer new ways for users to personalise and set up automations for their compatible smart home devices. The Mountain View-based tech giant is developing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature, called Insights, that provides suggestions for users based on app usage as well as how they interact with their devices, according to a report. The company is also said to be in the process of adding many new tools to the routines and automation functions.Google Home Is Reportedly Getting New FeaturesAndroid Authority reports that the tech giant…
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 time (the average puzzle takes most players just over a minute to solve). While The Mini is smaller and simpler than a normal crossword, it isn’t always easy. Tripping up on one clue can be the difference between a personal best completion time and an embarrassing…
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim may not be launched in all global markets, according to claims by a tipster. The South Korean technology conglomerate is scheduled to launch its next-generation Galaxy S devices, dubbed the Galaxy S25 series, at the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event on January 22. The purported Galaxy S25 Slim is speculated to be a new device positioned between the Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra in Samsung’s 2025 flagship lineup.Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim LaunchIn a post on X (formerly Twitter), tipster Evan Blass claimed that the purported Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim may not be sold through US…
US search engine startup Perplexity AI submitted a bid on Saturday to TikTok’s Chinese parent ByteDance for Perplexity to merge with TikTok US a source familiar with the company’s plans told Reuters.TikTok faces a US ban starting on Sunday if it does not cut ties with ByteDance, although President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday he would likely give the short-video social-media platform a 90-day reprieve on Monday.CNBC first reported the offer.Perplexity would merge with TikTok US and create a new entity by combining the merged company with New Capital Partners, the person said.The new structure proposed by Perplexity would allow…
Powerbeats Pro 2 is expected to launch as a successor to the Powerbeats Pro true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones. The first generation of the wearable was introduced in 2019 and has since been discontinued. The second generation of the TWS earphones was teased by the company in September 2024 and details about it started surfacing online. It is expected to get upgraded features alongside an improved design. The launch timeline for the earphones has now been suggested in a newsletter.Powerbeats Pro 2 Launch Timeline, Features (Expected)The Powerbeats Pro 2 is “due imminently,” Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman claimed in his latest Power On newsletter. Apple is…
Table of Contents Table of Contents It’s really, really good Some downsides Unlike most of the PC gaming world, my ears didn’t perk up when Nvidia announced DLSS Multi-Frame Generation alongside its RTX 50-series GPUs. Although the cards themselves look destined for a slot or two among the best graphics cards, the new DLSS 4 and its Multi-Frame Generation feature that’s exclusive to Nvidia’s latest graphics cards didn’t stand out. To me, at least. That’s because I’ve been using an app called Lossless Scaling for close to a year now, which spent most of the past 12 months laying the…