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-17-august-2025
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-17-august-2025
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-17-august-2025
Top website builders: Wix and Weebly go head-to-head on price and performance comparison
Over 2 years ago, former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates claimed that OpenAI's technology had reached a plateau, indicating that GPT-5 wouldn't be significantly better than GPT-4.
Debate on Iran war between Scott Horton and Mark Dubowitz. Scott Horton is the author and director of the Libertarian Institute, editorial director of Antiwar.com, host of The Scott Horton Show, and for the past three decades, a staunch critic of U.S. foreign policy and military interventionism. Mark Dubowitz is the chief executive of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, host of the Iran Breakdown podcast, and a leading expert on Iran and its nuclear program for over 20 years. This debate
With a barrage of new Apple and Google devices around the corner, our reviews team is clearing their desks of new products before the pre-fall deluge begins. There's a well-rounded mix of in-depth testing this time around, including a detailed preview of watchOS 26 and more VPN trials. Kick off the weekend by catching up on all of the reviews you might've missed over the last few weeks from Engadget.
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Commentary: The iPhone 17 will likely launch in a few weeks, and there's one upgrade that's long overdue. (No, it's not the cameras, design or battery.) https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-iphone-17s-screen-could-get-a-long-awaited-feature-youll-notice-every-day/#ftag=CADf328eec
Hot coffee on a 90-degree day? I'll pass. This cheap gadget turns hot coffee into iced in one minute, without watering it down. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/my-favorite-summer-gadget-costs-20-and-makes-iced-coffee-in-less-a-minute/#ftag=CADf328eec
You should download this update now to better protect your device. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/dont-wait-for-ios-26-download-ios-18-6-now-to-fix-this-iphone-security-flaw/#ftag=CADf328eec
This trick could save your data use and ensure you have a map of your location in case of an emergency. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-to-get-offline-maps-on-your-iphone-in-a-few-easy-steps/#ftag=CADf328eec
Keeping your phone going for longer is better for your wallet and better for the planet. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/your-phone-can-last-for-years-if-you-follow-these-easy-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you're worried about someone grabbing your packages, these devices help keep your front door watched and protected. Here's how. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/my-7-expert-tested-tech-tricks-to-stop-porch-pirates-in-their-tracks/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's how Apple's iPhone 17 lineup will differ -- at least according to rumors we've heard. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-17-vs-17-air-17-pro-17-pro-max-all-the-rumored-specs-compared/#ftag=CADf328eec
When it works, Comet supercharges browsing online, literally doing the work for you. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-tried-perplexitys-comet-ai-web-browser-and-it-might-be-the-future/#ftag=CADf328eec
Google's Pixel 10 could get plenty of new features alongside its new processor, camera systems and magnets. Here's what we know. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/made-by-google-2025-here-are-the-top-pixel-10-leaks-and-rumors-ahead-of-launch/#ftag=CADf328eec
I took ChatGPT's upgraded advanced voice mode for a spin to see if it was useful or just all talk. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/gpt-5s-voice-mode-can-hold-a-decent-conversation-but-please-dont-talk-to-chatgpt-in-public/#ftag=CADf328eec
Spurs look to get over their Super Cup heartbreak as they host EPL newcomers. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-tottenham-vs-burnley-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
The newly-promoted Black Cats return to the big time as they host the Hammers at the Stadium of Light. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-sunderland-vs-west-ham-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Fabian Hurzeler's Seagulls get their season underway with a visit from the Cottagers. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-brighton-vs-fulham-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
UK authorities link digital storage habits to water conservation amid a nationally significant drought.
Once you see the nodding in The Bear, you can't unsee it.
We've got a fresh batch of leaks to work through, and it looks as though some upgrades are on the way.
Seagate's security team from Singapore and Malaysia and local Malaysian authorities have raided a counterfeiting hard drive warehouse located outside Kuala Lumpur.
Welcome to our latest recap of what's going on in the indie game space. Quite a few intriguing games dropped this week and some high-profile ones have been ported to more platforms. Before we get to those, though, I'd like to tell you about one of my favorite games of the year so far.
I struggle to fully engage with many RPGs. By and large, I'm not interested in spending lots of time optimizing my character, speccing out a skill tree or scouring for the very best equipment to match my
While Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and other AI industry leaders can’t stop singing the praises of the technology, a growing number of average Americans are forming a different opinion.
According to YouGov data from July, Americans are increasingly likely
Your gut health has a significant impact on your overall health, so it's important to pay attention to signs that your gut may be unhealthy. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/signs-your-gut-is-unhealthy-and-4-ways-to-fix-it-according-to-a-microbiome-expert/#ftag=CADf328eec
Two top-five hopefuls get their campaigns underway at Villa Park. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-live-stream-aston-villa-vs-newcastle-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
This year's version of the TCL QM8K TV boasts excellent contrast and shadow detail, though it's not as vibrant as some rivals. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/tcl-qm8k-2025-review-mini-led-tv-takes-on-oled-for-less/#ftag=CADf328eec
CNET experts have spent weeks testing camping gear and gadgets. Here are our favorites, why we liked them and how to add them to your next camping adventure. https://www.cnet.com/news/cnets-favorite-camping-tech-gear/#ftag=CADf328eec
Some internet providers keep speeds in check to control traffic. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/how-to-tell-if-your-internet-provider-is-throttling-your-speed/#ftag=CADf328eec
All the ways to watch Australia vs South Africa T20 2025 live streams online from anywhere, as the three-match series starts in Darwin
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/watch-australia-vs-south-africa-t20-series-2025
It’s been only in July that we published symfony/ai and kicked off our AI initiative, but the repository has been busy since day one. Over 500 stars, more than 200 pull requests & issues, trending PHP repository on GitHub - what a start!
Thank you all… https://symfony.com/blog/let-s-build-the-symfony-ai-ecosystem-together?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed
Think “user” and “customer” are the same thing? Think again. Confusing the two could be the silent killer of your product—and your profits. Here’s why designing for the wrong journey could cost you everything. https://webdesignernews.com/user-journeys-vs-customer-journeys/
A recent study reveals why well-designed AI explanations often go unused and what it means for UX practice https://webdesignernews.com/why-users-ignore-ai-explanations/
A few days ago, I opened my finance app to check my card details. Nothing unusual about that. Except this time, I was already on a call. https://webdesignernews.com/a-simple-perfectly-timed-design-decision/
If you’ve ever opened a B2B app and felt like you were fighting a maze of menus, tabs, and dashboards — you’re not alone. Traditional navigation was once the backbone of digital products. But today, it feels less like guidance and more like a tax. Every click, every search, every hover-over is a micro-burden that slows people down. https://webdesignernews.com/navigation-less-designs-by-2030/
Hope you’re having a good week so far. This edition I loved the deep dive into the State of CSS 2025 results, with :has() rightly in the spotlight. https://webdesignernews.com/state-of-css-2025-2/
Sustainability and utility costs are concerns as new data centers pop up.
Catch up on tech news from Apple, Vive, Insta 360, and more from the past seven days.
Podle nedávných zpráv čínských médií jednotky čínské 76. skupiny armád cvičí v terénu s moderními technologiemi, jako jsou robotičtí psi vybavení útočnými puškami a osobní exoskelety pro pěchotu. Zatím není jasné, jakou budou mít takové systém bojovou hodnotu, ale Západ má každopádně co dohánět. http://www.osel.cz/14205-cinske-jednotky-cvici-s-bojovymi-robopsy-a-exoskelety.html
Here's how to watch Argentina vs New Zealand live streams online and wherever you are, as the Pumas and All Blacks begin their 2025 Rugby Championship campaigns.
https://www.techradar.com/how-to-watch/rugby/argentina-vs-new-zealand-rugby-championship
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 16. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-saturday-aug-16/#ftag=CADf328eec
A leaked internal document shows that Meta’s AI bots were allowed to generate harmful and inappropriate content.
After three episodes of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, fan theories are flooding in. But is yours right? According to the cast, the truth might be out there.
The subscription model beloved of software is now creeping into cars. Volkswagen has become the latest automaker to adopt the pricing structure. The German marque has introduced a monthly subscription fee to access the full performance of some of its ID.3 elec
Strike up the Chariots of Fire theme and grab a flag, the futuristic Games are on. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/beijings-robot-olympics-are-off-and-running-and-falling/#ftag=CADf328eec
Middleweight champ faces a tricky title defense against the unbeaten Russian. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ufc-319-du-plessis-vs-khamzat-everything-to-know-to-watch-via-livestream/#ftag=CADf328eec
Gemini Veo 3's talking baby trend isn't as easy as it looks
I tested wireless earbuds that only cost $5, but they still ended up being a total waste of money. You should put that $5 towards something better instead – here’s why.
Google’s new Flight Deals uses Gemini AI to turn casual travel ideas into personalized flight options.
Battlefield 6 kicked off its second open beta weekend on Thursday, August 14, and some of the hype I saw during the first weekend has died down. Despite the game being trashed by a vocal minority, I'm having a ton of fun.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/battlefield-6-trashed-having-fun
The latest Windows 11 preview builds include an early glimpse at renewed work to add dark mode in more areas of the system, starting with File Explorer.
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I’ve been working with Kubernetes for over a decade, since the alpha days, and was involved in kube-aws project before AWS launched EKS. For the past four years, I’ve been helping friends and small businesses cut costs by running Kubernetes on Hetzner Cloud, which I’ve found to be rock solid and by far the best priced provider.
Provisioning a cluster on Hetzner is now straightforward, thanks to tools like k3s and hetzner-k3s, but configuring it for your specific needs still takes
Hey HN - We’re Bob and Ethan from Embedder (https://embedder.dev), a hardware-aware AI coding agent that can write firmware and test it on physical hardware.
Here’s a demo in which we integrate a magnetometer for the Pebble 2 smartwatch: " rel="nofollow">
We were frustrated by the gap between coding agents and the realities of writing firmware. We'd ask Cu
I wrote this JMAP MCP server that adds email management tools to Claude for searching, reading, and sending emails through FastMail and other JMAP providers in Deno!
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A study of 8.7M Google results finds review engagement correlates strongest with Local Pack visibility, with tactics varying by industry.
The post Local SEO Best Practices Aren’t Universal: Yext Study appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/local-seo-best-practices-arent-universal-yext-
Everyone's buzzing about vibration plates. Let's find out if they actually deliver. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/do-vibration-plates-actually-help-you-lose-weight-build-muscle-and-get-stronger/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you play the open beta during its second weekend, you can earn operator skins, weapon skins and other cosmetic goodies. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/every-free-battlefield-6-open-beta-reward-you-can-earn-before-launch/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Aug. 16, No. 531. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-16-531/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 797 for Saturday, Aug. 16. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-16-797/#ftag=CADf328eec
What new conspiracies will be revealed in Black Ops 7? https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-leak-claims-nov-14-release-date-no-switch-2-version-yet/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle, No. 1,519 for Saturday, Aug. 16. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-aug-16-1519/#ftag=CADf328eec
If explosive Battlefield chaos isn't quite up your alley, you can advance the Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Season 5 battle pass instead. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-double-xp-weekend-live-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
iKKO MindOne combines sapphire glass durability, a rotating camera, AI tools, and global connectivity in a compact form, attracting over $1.2 million in crowdfunding pledges.
Hackers are using Unicode to hide malicious pages and deliver malware.
Stolen government email accounts marketed on encrypted platforms could enable criminals to impersonate authorities.
A Surface Pro 11 bug is capping battery charging at 50% for some users. Microsoft says it’s actively investigating the problem.
According to an internal document from Meta Platforms, the company's AI chatbot across Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram has permission to engage in romantic and sensual conversations with children, generate false information, and even argue that black people are dumber than white people.
https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/it-is-acceptabl
As Battlefield 6's open beta enters its second weekend, the developers assure players that bigger maps are on the way.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/battlefield-6-map-sizes-developers-feedback
Trump’s floated plan for semiconductor tariffs as high as 300% has rattled the tech industry.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/trump-mulls-a-300-percent-tariff-on-chips
Rodolpho Henrique guides you through the essential aspects of color in digital design and user experience, from the practical steps of creating effective and scalable color palettes to the critical accessibility considerations. You will explore the psychological impact of different hues and learn how to strategically leverage color to evoke specific emotions, enhance user experience, and understand why thoughtful color choices are essential for successful digital products. https://smashingmagazi
This week's Meta AI chatbot leak could have repercussions for the company beyond bad PR. On Friday, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) said the Senate Committee Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, which he chairs, will investigate the company.
"Your company has acknowledged the veracity of these reports and made retractions only after this alarming content came to light," Hawley
Americký vojenský bezpilotní raketoplán se chystá na osmou misi OTV-8. Kromě jiných experimentů poveze na orbitu i převratný kvantový navigační systém založený na atomové interferometrii. Pokud uspěje, mohl by se stát základem nové generace velmi přesných navigačních zařízení, prakticky nezávislých na satelitní navigaci. http://www.osel.cz/14204-bezpilotni-raketoplan-x-37b-otestuje-kvantovou-navigaci.html
You don't have to spend extra on organic superfoods and expensive supplements to be healthy. These common foods are healthier than you think. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/these-12-foods-turned-out-to-be-way-healthier-than-i-thought/#ftag=CADf328eec