Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc’s Wordle today page… Continue Reading
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Quordle today – my hints and answers for Thursday, January 30 (game #1102)
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today… Continue Reading
Apple Maps shows users the Gulf of Mexico when searching for ‘Gulf of America’
Apple Maps has seemingly taken a half step in addressing the United States Gulf of Mexico renaming, but it isn’t clear if this is the permanent solution or a placeholder. Apple Maps showing search results for ‘Gulf of America’ When President Trump took office on January 20, 2025, one of the first executive orders he signed changed the names of… Continue Reading
Apple’s AI ethics doubted by scaremongering shareholder proposal
Apple could be forced to detail more of its AI activity, after a proposal asks shareholders to expose whether Apple is truly working ethically in the field when training Apple Intelligence. Apple Intelligence and Siri As a company well known for its stance on user privacy and security, Apple knows it has to be above board when it comes to… Continue Reading
Apple Vision Pro review one year later: time to exit the preview
It’s been a wild year for Apple Vision Pro, if slow, and it’s time for Apple to step up and prove it’s the future and drive customers, developers, and creators to the platform. Apple Vision Pro review: one year later Apple Vision Pro continues to be one of Apple’s most frustrating yet amazing products it has ever released. It is… Continue Reading
Full seasons of Netflix shows can be downloaded to iPhone with a single tap
If you love binging your favorite shows on Netflix, a new-to-iOS and iPadOS feature makes it even easier. Netflix brings Season Download button to Apple devices Starting Wednesday, Netflix has rolled out a much-requested feature to the Netflix iPhone and iPad App. You can easily binge your favorite Netflix series by tapping the Season Download button. To find the new… Continue Reading
Apple’s most profitable iPhone upgrade is quietly losing steam
Fewer iPhone buyers are paying for extra storage, signaling a shift toward cloud reliance that could shake up one of Apple’s most profitable upsells. iPhone 15 models Apple has long relied on iPhone storage upgrades as a revenue driver. The strategy is simple — offer a base storage option that’s “good enough” while enticing users with pricier upgrades. But recent… Continue Reading
NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1320, Wednesday, January 29
It’s time for your guide to today’s Wordle answer, featuring my commentary on the latest puzzle, plus a selection of hints designed to help you keep your streak going. Don’t think you need any clues for Wordle today? No problem, just skip to my daily column. But remember: failure in this game is only ever six guesses away. Want more… Continue Reading
iOS 18.3 brings support for Starlink through T-Mobile, but it’s still in beta
Apple has been working with Starlink and T-Mobile in secret to get iPhones ready for expanded satellite connectivity, and the feature is now enabled with iOS 18.3 ahead of the full service launch. iPhone 14 and newer has access to SOS via Satellite When Apple initially launched SOS via Satellite in 2022 with iPhone 14, its only partner was Globalstar.… Continue Reading
‘Eternal’ 5D memory crystal capable of storing 360 TB of data for billions of years now holds a full human genome
5D memory crystals store an entire human genome for posterity Genetic code is preserved in fused quartz Indestructible memory crystals can endure heat, force, and cosmic radiation In 2016, progress was made in data storage development as scientists at the University of Southampton successfully developed a 5D memory crystal capable of storing up to 360 terabytes (TB) of data, with… Continue Reading
NYT Strands today — my hints, answers and spangram for Wednesday, January 29 (game #332)
Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc’s Wordle today page… Continue Reading
These M4 Mac mini deals slash prices to as low as $529
Prices on M4 and M4 Pro Mac mini configurations have been slashed, as exclusive deals drive prices down to as low as $529. Grab deals on Apple’s M4 & M4 Pro Mac mini. B&H Photo, an Apple Authorized Reseller that’s been in business since 1973, has issued exclusive discounts on Apple’s M4 Mac mini line. Nine configurations, from the standard… Continue Reading
Dubious leak claims Clock notifications getting a partial redesign
An alleged user interface leak claims that Apple will change the appearance of alarm notifications on iPhone, but the authenticity of the claim is questionable at best. An alleged user interface leak claims that Apple is going to change the way alarms work on iPhone. On Tuesday, AppleInsider received imagery claiming to show an unannounced overhaul of iOS Clock notifications,… Continue Reading
Display supply chain analyst confirms iPhone SE 4 will have a notch
Rumors have been back and forth about iPhone SE 4, whether it gets the new Dynamic Island or the older notch design, and a reliable analyst has confirmed it will have a notch. iPhone SE 4 is expected to resemble the iPhone 14 Early rumors of the iPhone SE 4 appeared to be too good to be true. Everything from… Continue Reading
DeepSeek live – all the latest news about the ChatGPT rival, as privacy concerns emerge
DeepSeek has turned the AI world upside down this week with a new chatbot that’s shot to the top of global app stores – and rocked giants like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The reason why DeepSeek is such big news is because it’s free, open source and appears to show it’s possible to create chatbots that can compete with models like ChatGPT’s… Continue Reading
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