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 NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, July 12 (game #496)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-12-july-2025

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, July 12 (game #762)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-12-july-2025

These 8 last minute Apple Prime Day deals are hard  to resist

We’re ticking down to the end of Prime Day 2025 with the sale only running until the end of Friday (July 11). There are still plenty of deals to pick up, especially if you’re after some cheaper-than-usual Apple gear. While Apple has started its traditional Back to School promotion across Europe this week, Amazon has [...]

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This is your last chance to get the Sonos Arc for a super low price

There have lots of Prime Day deals for TVs, but a soundbar is just as important for the overall home cinema experience, and there’s a great one going for the Sonos Arc. The Arc has been replaced by the Arc Ultra, and Sonos is getting rid of any existing stock by reducing the price. That [...]

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I’m a coffee addict, and this Philips Bean to Cup deal is too good to miss

The Philips LatteGo 5400 Series EP5446/70, originally priced at £619.99, is slashed to just £339.99 — a huge saving on a premium coffee machine.

The post I’m a coffee addict, and this Philips Bean to Cup deal is too good to miss appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/im-a-coff

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are on sale again, don’t miss out

It’s not the first time the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro have gone on sale, but if you missed out on the first, second, and probably third deals, well perhaps now is the time to snap these earbuds up. Because over at Amazon as part of the Prime Days event, you can get the Galaxy Buds [...]

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 Stack up to 3 years of Xbox Game Pass Core and save nearly $50 in this last minute anti-Prime Day deal!

Game Pass Core doesn't give you as much as Game Pass Ultimate, but there's still a library of free games, and the all important access to online multiplayer games. This last minute deal will save you a packet for three full years!

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/stack-up-to-3-years-of-xbox-game-pass-core-and-save-nearly-50-in-this-last-minute-deal

I just discovered Slack has reminders and it’s blowing my mind
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The Full Nerd: What is the future of the desktop PC?
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Level up your setup with this 380Hz Asus monitor for just $255
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Should you use a VPN while gaming? Know the pros and cons
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Razer mice are up to 47% off for Prime Day, but not for long
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 Get this 6TB External Hard Drive for an all-time low price of just $139 — Western Digital offers a massive $45 discount for Amazon Prime Day

Western Digital makes some of the best storage devices out there, and their external hard drives are no exception. You can get the 6TB My Passport for just $139 and a 5TB Elements HDD for even cheaper at $115—two great discounts for mass storage.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/external-hdds/get-this-6tb-external-hard-drive-for-an-all-time-low-pri

Kicking off the Symfony AI Initiative

Today we are happy to announce a new Symfony initiative called Symfony AI - with the goal to provide a comprehensive set of components and bundles designed to bring powerful AI capabilities directly into your PHP applications.

Similar to the UX initiative,… https://symfony.com/blog/kicking-off-the-symfony-ai-initiative?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

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The Morning After: First impressions of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and the rest

It’s the summer, so that means Samsung foldables, wearables and awkward celebrity appearances. This year, the company introduced three new folding smartphones, but that didn’t include the rumored ‘ultra’ trifold — that’s coming later this year

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Engadget Podcast: Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 are a huge leap for foldables

Samsung has finally debuted its latest foldables (after plenty of leaks), and boy they sure look thin. This week, Engadget's Sam Rutherford joins us to chat about the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and

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This Roomba combo robot vacuum and mop is nearly half off for the last day of Prime Day

Prime Day is almost over, but there's still time to save on some of our favorite tech. One such deal is on the

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Alienware's 27-inch 280Hz QD-OLED monitor is now available for $550

Alienware has just released a pair of gaming monitors that offer affordability with very few compromises while using Dell's new AW30 design language. Announced earlier this year, the key model is the 27-inch AW2725D 280Hz QD-OLED QHD (2,560 x 1,440) monitor with one of the lowest prices we've seen to date. On top of the relatively high refresh rate and rapid 0.03

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Get a four-pack of Apple AirTags for $65 in this Prime Day deal

Prime Day this year actually has a bunch of good tech deals to consider, and you can still find most of them today during the last day of the sale. Take, for instance, sales on Apple accessories like the AirTag. Currently, you can get a

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Prime Day deals include up to 50 percent off Shark robot vacuums

Shark robot vacuums are on sale for Prime Day and there are some good deals to be had. For instance, the AI Ultra

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Grok 4 reportedly checks Elon Musk's views before offering its opinion

Grok 4 aligns its answers with Elon Musk's when it comes to controversial issues, users have discovered shortly after the company launched the new model. Some users posted screenshots on X asking Grok 4 who it supports in the Israel vs

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The Bose QuietComfort headphones are still on sale for $199 on the last day of Prime Day

Noise-cancelling headphones are a must if you're traveling or hoping to get some work done without distractions wherever you may be. Prime Day deals include a bunch of the most popular headphones and earbuds for less, like the

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GameStop’s Nintendo Switch 2 stapler sells for more than $100,000 on eBay after viral mishap

From being the face of memestock mania to going viral for inadvertently stapling the screens of brand-new video game consoles, GameStop is no stranger to infamy.

Last month, during the midnight release of the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, employees at GameStop’s Staten Island location punctured both the cardboard packaging and screens of some devices in a single motion—while stapling customers

Don’t take the race for ‘superintelligence’ too seriously

The technology industry has always adored its improbably audacious goals and their associated buzzwords. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is among the most enamored. After all, the name “Meta” is the residue of his 2021 rebranding of the company formerly known as Facebook Inc. That was supposed to emphasize an utter commitment to building

Why AI-powered hiring may create legal headaches

Even as AI becomes a common workplace tool, its use in hiring raises serious concerns that employers can’t afford to ignore.

Recent research

5 iPhone 17 Pro Max Rumors Are Making Me Rethink My Next Upgrade

I've usually preferred the regular iPhone Pro size, but these features might push me to the next iPhone Pro Max model. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/5-iphone-17-pro-max-rumors-are-making-me-rethink-my-next-upgrade/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Samsung promises that these Galaxy AI features are going to stay free forever

There has been speculation that Samsung will start charging for AI, but here's the official line – and it's good news for those who are fearing subscription overload.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/samsung-promises-that-these-galaxy-ai-features-are-going-to-stay-free-forever

 Building intelligent infrastructure for a truly connected economy

Imagine a more connected financial world—one where distance doesn’t delay progress, and borders don’t slow the movement of capital.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/building-intelligent-infrastructure-for-a-truly-connected-economy

 How to build and manage an integrated patient pathway

The detail behind the tech that actually brings the NHS appointment management system out of the dark ages.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-to-build-and-manage-an-integrated-patient-pathway

 Virgin River season 8 gets early renewal from Netflix, and this season 6 cliffhanger could be a sneaky red herring

Out of nowhere, Netflix has confirmed Virgin River season 8 is happening, and while we’ve not seen season 7 yet, the show’s renewal suggests one key cliffhanger might now be fake.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/virgin-river-season-8-gets-early-renewal-from-netflix-and-this-season-6-cliffhanger-could-be-a-sneaky-red-herring

 Wimbledon 2025 men's semifinals LIVE: watch FREE from anywhere, Fritz vs Alcaraz, Sinner vs Djokovic

How to watch Wimbledon men's semifinals live streams free from anywhere as Taylor Fritz, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner all enter the final four.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/live/wimbledon-mens-semifinals-live

 Google Cloud set to offer US Government some major discounts

Having already discounted its business software, Google is now also believed to be preparing cloud discounts for the US Government.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/google-cloud-set-to-offer-us-government-major-discounts

Today’s your last chance to nab a Ninja air fryer for under £155

With just hours to go until Amazon Prime Day ends, we’d recommend snapping up this Ninja Foodi Max Dual Zone deal before it’s too late.

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https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/ninja-foodi-max-dual-zone-last-chance-deal

I picked 18 best Prime Day Deals you can’t afford to miss on the last sales day

Another Amazon Prime Day is about to run its course, and I have been hunting for the best deals over the past few days. This Prime Day has been full of big savings across top Apple gear, air fryers, laptops and more. Below, I have rounded up some of my favourite savings Prime members can [...]

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Prime Day ends soon, get £1000 off this LG OLED TV

Amazon’s Prime Day sales week ends today (Friday 11th) which means there’s not much time to grab yourself a massive saving. LG’s been throwing its 2024 OLED TVs into the Prime Day deals mix, and you can get the 77-inch C4 for £1599. That’s a saving of £1000 on the RRP. That’s the cheapest we’ve [...]

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 These are the 5 Prime Day deals I'd buy if I weren't about to have a baby

I’m skipping tech shopping this Prime Day to prep for fatherhood, but these are the deals I would have taken advantage of if I weren't expecting.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/5-prime-day-deals-i-would-buy-if-i-werent-about-to-have-a-baby

 SAG-AFTRA video game actors approve new agreement — securing better pay, protections against AI, and more

Almost a year after the strike began, SAG-AFTRA video game actors have agreed to a new contract that includes AI protections and more.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/sag-aftra-approves-new-contract-july-2025

 Windows 11 adds an AI agent to help you manage settings — Here's what it is and how it works

The Windows 11 Settings app is gaining a new AI agent that uses the Mu model to assist you in finding and applying system settings using natural language, and here's what you need to know.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/whats-ai-agent-in-the-settings-app-on-windows-11-automation-explained

 Final Fantasy XVI producer doubles down on multiplatform strategy for Xbox — comments on popularity ofturn-basedRPGS

Naoki Yoshida, the producer of Final Fantasy XIV and XVI, was recently interviewed by Anime News Network regarding the state of Final Fantasy's future, while asking if the franchise will ever go back to having turn-based combat.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/final-fantasy-xvi-producer-doubles-down-on-multiplatform-strategy-for-xbox

Intel isn’t a top chip company any more, Intel CEO says
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I still use a PC wallpaper app in 2025 and I’m not ashamed of it
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Don’t miss this budget-priced home security Prime Day bargain
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 China plans 39 AI data centers with 115,000 restricted Nvidia Hopper GPUs — move raises alarm over sourcing, effectiveness of bans

China plans to build 39 AI data centers using over 115,000 restricted Nvidia GPUs, with 70% going to a massive site in Xinjiang, potentially defying U.S. export bans and raising concerns over sourcing.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/china-plans-39-ai-data-centers-with-115-000-restricted-nvidia-hopper-gpus-move-raises-alarm-over-sourcing-effe

 The biggest and best version of our favorite mousepad is now 20% off on Amazon for Prime Day — get the SteelSeries QcK XL for only $39.99 right now

SteelSeries is among the most respected names in the PC space and their QcK lineup of mousepads are a staple in the community. If you're looking for an upgrade, now is the perfect time to grab the QcK XL Control for a low price of $39.99, a fantastic 20% discount from its $50 MSRP!

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/the-biggest-and-best-version-of-our-

It's the last day to get a bundle of two Blink Mini 2 cameras for only $35 for Prime Day

Blink sales are pretty reliable during Amazon Prime Day, and this year is no different. The security camera company owned by the retail giant has

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Pick up the Amazon Smart Plug on sale for $13 before Prime Day ends

If you're looking for an ultra-affordable away to make a part of your home a little smarter, look no further than the

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The most effective AI tools for research, writing, planning, and creativity

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Gen Zers are posting their unemployment era on TikTok—and it’s way too real

Finding a job is hard right now. To cope, Gen Zers are documenting the reality of unemployment in 2025.

“You look sadder,” one TikTok post reads, flipping the recent “You look happier” trend on its head (in which people respond with the real reason they’re smiling a little more than usual).