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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-26-may-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-26-may-2025

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-26-may-2025

The indications are that the One UI 8 beta will open up very soon, and we can expect new features too.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/the-one-ui-8-beta-program-looks-set-to-be-launching-imminently-and-could-include-a-new-running-coach-feature

Served with plenty of ice and cold foamed milk, this might be Nespresso's tastiest flavor to date.

https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/nespressos-pistachio-vanilla-coffee-capsules-are-delicious-over-ice-and-i-cant-stop-drinking-them

TeamGroup’s 64TB PCIe Gen5 SSD targets AI and cloud environments, but without pricing and benchmarks, it’s unclear whether it’s a game-changer or a gimmick.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/after-western-digital-teamgroup-introduces-another-pcie-gen5-64tb-ssd-and-this-one-will-almost-certainly-be-a-bargain

I've been using the Razer Joro for a few weeks, and it's now my go-to keyboard for when I need to leave the house... But it's not quite a gaming keyboard.

https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/razer-joro-review

Cooler Master’s Hyper 612 Apex is an impressive little cooler with a big bite! We go hands-on, testing it with AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Intel’s Core i7-14700K CPUs!

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/air-cooling/cooler-master-hyper-612-apex-review

A German PC magazine has highlighted some of the worst 'fluffy balls of horror' seen by its readers.

https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/pc-building/gallery-showcases-the-dustiest-grimiest-pcs-in-germany-400-images-of-fascinating-horror-for-pc-diyers

The EVGA SuperNOVA 1000W PSU is currently available at Newegg for $139, its lowest price to date, as part of a Memorial Day weekend sale.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/pick-up-evgas-supernova-1000-p5-1000w-psu-for-only-usd139-at-newegg

Microsoft's Smart App Control complements Windows Defender, blocking malicious applications before they're even executed but might require a fresh reinstall of Windows.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/antivirus/microsofts-smart-app-control-blocks-malware-and-has-lighter-impact-on-your-pcs-performance

Among the myriad Memorial Day sales you can take advantage of, there are a bunch of notable ones on tech products. Take, for instance, the latest

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Article URL: https://www.swlondoner.co.uk/news/16052025-is-tfl-losing-the-battle-against-heat-on-the-victoria-line

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Article URL: https://oppi.li/posts/programming_on_34_keys/

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Expressive Animator is an SVG vector animation software that helps users create and export animated icons, logos, and illustrations. Users can import SVG, PDF, Adobe Illustrator files, and Figma designs, and animate them using easing controls, motion paths, masking, and other techniques. Expressive Animator also allow users to export their animations in other formats as Lottie, GIF, PNG, and video.

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Article URL: https://theconversation.com/believe-it-or-not-there-was-a-time-when-the-us-government-built-beautiful-homes-for-working-class-americans-to-deal-with-a-housing-crisis-253512

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Do you like Gmail more than Mail? Here's how to set it as your default email app. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/heres-how-you-can-change-your-iphones-default-apps-ina-a-few-easy-steps/#ftag=CADf328eec

I was sweating through summer until I tried this quick AC fix. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/this-one-trick-got-my-air-conditioner-working-like-it-used-to/#ftag=CADf328eec

Amazon's internal review led to a surprise deposit in my bank account. https://www.cnet.com/tech/i-didnt-expect-a-refund-from-amazon-after-all-these-years-but-it-happened/#ftag=CADf328eec

We tested and found the top cams with the smartest features and no monthly fees to worry about. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/best-home-security-cameras-without-subscriptions/#ftag=CADf328eec

A win for Pep Guardiola's team in West London would seal Champions League qualification. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-fulham-vs-man-city-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can catch up on the rest of the season now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-last-of-us-ends-tonight-when-to-watch-season-2-finale/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's set to be party time on Anfield as the EPL Champions host the FA Cup winners. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-liverpool-vs-crystal-palace-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't fall for these common mistake beliefs about home safety. Here's why they're all wrong. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/the-worst-home-security-myths-everyone-needs-to-stop-believing/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can't work from home without a stable internet connection. Here's how I get through the day without any lagging. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/i-work-100-percent-remotely-heres-how-i-keep-my-internet-running-perfectly-all-day-long/#ftag=CADf328eec

We explore Google's work with AI and robotics, including the company's Aloha 2 robots, partnerships with humanoid robot developers and more. https://www.cnet.com/videos/what-googles-gemini-means-for-robotics/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't rinse all that hard-fought tooth protection away with a few swishes of water. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/should-you-rinse-after-brushing-your-teeth-our-experts-say-no/#ftag=CADf328eec

We explore Google's work with AI and robotics, including the company's Aloha 2 robots, partnerships with humanoid robot developers and more. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/google-is-putting-its-gemini-ai-into-robots/#ftag=CADf328eec

On-paper measurements mean only so much. Here's how Samsung's skinny phone compares to other household objects, to show the Edge's best side. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/is-the-galaxy-s25-edge-slimmer-than-a-slice-of-thin-crust-pizza/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: Follow the math, not the tariffs and politics. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/tariffs-schmariffs-an-iphone-17-price-hike-is-overdue-regardless-of-trumps-threats/#ftag=CADf328eec

These everyday foods are doing more for my body than I realized. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/i-overlooked-these-12-foods-until-i-learned-how-healthy-they-are/#ftag=CADf328eec

A Champions League spot is on the line for both teams in this crucial showdown at the City Ground https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-nottingham-forest-vs-chelsea-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Lightning may not strike twice but scammers could. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/were-you-a-victim-of-a-scam-you-might-be-targeted-again/#ftag=CADf328eec

Acer’s ProCreator PE0 offers a 6K OLED display with fast 240Hz refresh, competing with Apple’s Pro Display XDR at a likely lower price.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/acer-targets-usd4-999-apple-pro-display-xdr-with-a-more-affordable-alternative-and-it-even-has-a-remote-control

A private messaging app just blocked Microsoft Recall from using AI to screenshot your private texts. Here's what Windows 11 users should know.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/signal-blocks-microsoft-recall-in-windows-11

Marshall’s reputation in the music industry is rivalled by few others. Its amps are used by major music artists (Jimi Hendrix used them, don’t you know), and they’ve parlayed that into wireless speakers and headphones, which they’ve had success with. But Marshall isn’t stopping there. The announcement of the Heston 120 TV Soundbar shows it [...]

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Google Search market share drops below 90% for the first time in a decade, with some experts believing that traditional online search will give way to AI-powered queries.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/musk-asserts-ai-will-make-search-redundant-in-comment-on-google-search-share-dipping-below-90-percent

Starfish Neuroscience, a startup backed by Valve co-founder and CEO Gabe Newell, has published an article revealing the first details of its brain-computer interface (BCI) chip.

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/wearable-tech/gabe-newells-brain-computer-interface-startup-to-reveal-first-chips-later-this-year

Following the now-banned H20, Nvidia is reportedly designing new RTX Pro 6000D (B40) GPUs for the Chinese market, which use consumer-grade GDDR7 memory instead of HBM.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-rtx-pro-6000d-b40-blackwell-gpus-reportedly-set-to-supersede-banned-h20-accelerators-in-china

I built React Photo Studio, a free image editor that runs entirely in the browser with React and WebGL. Right now only the brush tool is functional for drawing, while the rest of the interface is a prototype awaiting development. Everything is client side, no backend.

I would appreciate feedback on usability and code structure, and I welcome pull requests.

Live demo https://reactphotostudio.app Code

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Want to setup a security system that doesn't depend on Wi-Fi for internet access? CNET's security experts have you covered. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/4-ways-to-setup-security-system-without-wifi/#ftag=CADf328eec

Minisforum’s MS-S1 Max rack server uses a Ryzen AI chip, challenging AMD’s EPYC lineup by offering low-cost, high-efficiency local AI computing for edge environments.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/amd-has-a-problem-chinese-vendor-goes-rogue-and-puts-ryzen-ai-cpus-in-server-racks-instead-of-epyc-processors

We've seen mentions of three new drones on the way from DJI across the last few days.

https://www.techradar.com/cameras/drones/dji-isnt-slowing-down-the-dji-mini-5-pro-dji-avata-3-and-dji-neo-2-all-get-mentioned-in-new-leaks

https://uxdesign.cc/to-grow-we-must-forget-but-ai-remembers-everything-13456092c335?source=rss----138adf9c44c---4

This week, development activity focused on putting the final touches on Symfony 7.3 in preparation for its stable release next week. In addition, we published a security fix for a potential vulnerability in Symfony UX.

Symfony development highlights

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OPINION: Google I/O drew all the headlines this week but there were plenty more goings on in the tech world. Here’s the late May Bank Holiday weekend winners and losers. Android 16 was on the sidelines of Google I/O, as Google used its developers’ conference to focus on Gemini AI advancements. There was news on [...]

The post Winner and Losers: Google I/O sees Android XR shi

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Article URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/22/anthropics-new-ai-model-turns-to-blackmail-when-engineers-try-to-take-it-offline/

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Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/24/nyregion/crypto-investor-torture-italian-tourist.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44085188

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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 25. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-sunday-may-25/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 244, for May 25. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-may-25-244/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple’s new iPad 11 just dropped to $299 for Memorial Day weekend, making it a solid pick for travel, streaming, and everyday use.

https://www.laptopmag.com/tablets/ipads/memorial-day-sale-apples-11th-gen-ipad-usd299-amazon

I decided to focus on pets because my girlfriend and I have this cute little cat called Lola and I immediately needed to produce as many stickers of her as possible.

Eager for feedback! Thank you

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Article URL: https://angrystaffofficer.com/2025/03/02/failure-mechanisms-in-democratic-regimes-an-armys-role/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44084653

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Article URL: https://behind.pretix.eu/2025/05/23/captchas-are-over/

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Article URL: https://blog.pipetogrep.org/2025/05/23/how-to-install-windows-nt-4-server-on-proxmox/

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Asus’ sleek, long-lasting laptop with top-tier performance dropped to $899 this Memorial Day weekend.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/memorial-day-sale-asus-zenbook-14-oled-best-buy-usd899-discount

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Article URL: https://www.businessinsider.com/appstinence-movement-tech-lovers-dumping-smartphones-age-of-dumb-phones-2025-5

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I trust Apple's trackers to keep all my luggage safe, and this Memorial Day deal at Amazon and Best Buy gives me the perfect excuse to buy more. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-wont-travel-without-apple-airtags-and-a-4-pack-is-down-to-75-for-memorial-day/#ftag=CADf328eec

A VPN can get you access to this crucial game at no extra cost. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-tonights-oklahoma-city-thunder-vs-minnesota-timberwolves-game-3-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec

The ultraportable laptop is a great price for someone who wants a laptop to last almost all day.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/memorial-day-sale-dells-snapdragon-powered-xps-13-usd400-off

Týden v GNOME přináší vylepšený Web, projekt volá o pomoc pro dokumentaci a nápovědu, přibyly další identifikátory GPU v Intel Panther Lake pro jádro Linux 6.15, generace Arrow Lake bude s Linuxem 6.15 úspornější. https://www.root.cz/clanky/kde-pripravuje-plasmu-6-5-0-gallium-nine-a-gallium-xa-v-mesa-konci/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Article URL: https://acoup.blog/2025/05/23/collections-the-logistics-of-road-war-in-the-wasteland/

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I am a software developer and in the last few months after recently becoming a father I was barely finding time for a proper workout. Recently I was reading about new research on Snack Exercises and how beneficial mini workouts of less than 2mins every so often, during the day are to our body. So, I decided to build an iOS App for me and others to help with this. The app generates a list of exercises that I need to tick to complete daily or loose my streak. The algorithm takes into account

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Article URL: https://pleromanonx86.wordpress.com/2025/05/06/why-old-games-never-die-but-new-ones-do/

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The Anker Soundcore Boom 2 is the winner of a CNET Editors' Choice award, and it's discounted by 14% for Memorial Day. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-highly-recommend-this-anker-bluetooth-speaker-and-its-20-off-for-memorial-day/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Anker 622 MagGo snaps neatly onto the back of my iPhone and goes everywhere I do. Grab one now for less than $35 for Memorial Day. https://www.cnet.com/deals/memorial-day-deal-my-favorite-iphone-portable-charger-is-25-off-at-amazon/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Powrun P-One jump starter helps me stay one step ahead of car troubles, and it's 40% off for a limited time for Memorial Day. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-car-battery-jump-starter-i-recommend-to-everyone-is-down-to-its-lowest-price-ever-for-memorial-day/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for Connections for May 25, #714. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-25-714/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 448 for May 25. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-25-448/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,436 for May 25. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-may-25-1436/#ftag=CADf328eec

In an industry first, the Dell Pro Max Plus laptop features an enterprise-grade discrete NPU.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/dells-super-powered-new-mobile-workstation-has-one-crucial-feature-which-sets-it-apart-from-all-the-competition

TeamGroup’s P35S portable SSD offers one-click data destruction with physical chip wiping.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/this-is-the-perfect-ssd-for-spies-teamgroups-p35s-has-a-one-click-data-destruction-button-and-i-cant-wait-to-try-it

Intel chose not to host a press conference or keynote at Computex this year, but the company’s 18A flagship CPU still made an appearance in small press demo sessions.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/intel-panther-lake-computex-2025

A powerful laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor is a steal for this price.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/memorial-day-sale-acer-swift-go-14-usd599-b-and-h-photo-laptop-deal

This Area-51 desktop comes fully loaded with top-of-the-line components.

https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/grab-an-rtx-5090-powered-alienware-desktop-for-usd600-off

Spoilers for “Wish World.”

Even the most daring artists, those that actively seek reinvention on a regular basis, will eventually wind up repeating themselves. If they’re lucky and self-aware, the artist may even get the chance to rehabilitate some of the lesser works in their canon. Sadly, it’s at this last hurdle that Russell T. Davies has fallen, with “Wish World” not quite able to do more than become a bizarro remake of “The Sound of Drums / Last of the Ti

These are some recently released titles we think are worth adding to your reading list. This week, we read Mira Grant's Overgrowth, a horror sci-fi novel about an alien invasion and the girl who tried to warn everyone about it, and the vampire apocalypse mini series, Vatican City.

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No need to pass the aux anymore because Spotify is bringing its Jam feature to cars with Android Auto and Google built-in. As revealed during ">Google I/O, Spotify Jam will be available through any compatible car's infotainment system. It's a minor upgrade, but one that saves the driver from having to manually launch a Spotify Jam session through thei

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Article URL: https://www.ft.com/content/0ab64ced-1ed1-466d-acd3-78510d10c3a1

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Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/may/24/what-i-discovered-when-i-asked-amazon-to-tell-me-everything-alexa-had-heard

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