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Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 6 #521

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-09 16:00:03

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Today's NYT Strands puzzle is a tough one. I guess I don't look closely enough at traditional paintings to immediately make the connections I needed. If you need hints and answers, read on. I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story. If you're looking for tod

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OpenAI's New Models Aren't Really Open: What to Know About Open-Weights AI

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-09 16:11:45

Despite the company's name, OpenAI hasn't dropped an open version of its AI models since GPT-2 in 2019. That changed on Tuesday, as CEO Sam Altman shared two new open-weights, reasoning AI models, named gpt-oss-120b (120 billion parameters) and gpt-oss-20b (20 billion parameters). If open-weights is a new piece of AI jargon to you, don't worry. In the simplest possible terms, open-weights is a category of AI models that power products like chatbots, image and video generators. But they are phil

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Apple is suing Apple Cinemas

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-01-09 16:58:59

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Apple is suing the owner of the Apple Cinemas theater chain, Sand Media, over alleged trademark infringement, as reported by Reuters. In the lawsuit, Apple alleges that Apple Cinemas and Sand Media have made efforts to “capitalize on the highly-regarded Apple brand in connection with the a

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The best iPad deals you can get in August

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2026-01-09 17:08:37

If you know where to look, it’s surprisingly easy to save on an iPad — even outside of major sales events like Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday. Here’s an insider tip: skip the Apple Store, where discounts are almost nonexistent. Instead, your best bet is to check third-party retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, which frequently offer deals on everything from the entry-level iPad to the powerhouse iPad Pro, making it possible to snag a bargain any time of the year. Apple’s tablet line

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Hinge Health stock pops 6% after first quarterly report since IPO

cnbc.com Ashley Capoot 2026-01-09 22:49:54

Hinge Health co-founders, Gabriel Mecklenburg and Daniel Perez celebrate its initial public offering at the New York Stock Exchange on May 22, 2025. Shares of Hinge Health popped 6% in extended trading on Tuesday after the digital physical therapy company reported quarterly results for the first time since its debut on the New York Stock Exchange in May. Here's how the company did based on average analysts' estimates compiled by LSEG: Loss: Loss per share of $13.10. That may not compare with

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This Anker 10K Qi2 magnetic power bank is on sale for $60 right now

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-09 18:15:52

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . At 25 percent off, that's the lowest price we've seen for this model so far this year. A power bank with a wireless charging option is a very handy device for anyone who's typically on the go. It's probably worth having a fully charged one on hand in case of a power outage too. Anker

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OpenAI could launch GPT-5 any minute now - what to expect

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2026-01-09 22:49:00

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways OpenAI GPT-5 will be released "soon," which could be this week. It will automatically select the best model for prompts. It should help produce higher-quality and faster answers. Despite OpenAI just launching its highly anticipated open-source models on Tuesday, people are already on the lookout for OpenAI's next big move, with rumblings of an even bigger release on the near horizon: GPT-5. Also: ChatGPT can no longer tell you to break up

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The AI bubble is so big it's propping up the US economy

news.ycombinator.com Brian Merchant 2026-01-09 21:19:25

Greetings all — Busy week in BITM land. Got home from some travel only to take off to SF to speak on a panel about AI and work for a CalMatters conference with state lawmakers and labor leaders, and made it back to LA in time for the 404 live event night, where I had the pleasure of bumping into a bunch of BITM readers. I met ambitious students examining the history of tech and labor in the entertainment industry, veteran tech policy campaigners, and some young critical journos. You all are the

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Base64 encoded JSON, certificates, and private keys

news.ycombinator.com Thibault Martin 2026-01-09 21:17:38

You can spot base64 encoded JSON, certificates, and private keys Last modified August 5, 2025 Last modified August 5, 2025 I was working on my homelab and examined a file that was supposed to contain encrypted content that I could safely commit on a Github repository. The file looked like this { "serial" : 13 , "lineage" : "24d431ee-3da9-4407-b649-b0d2c0ca2d67" , "meta" : { "key_provider.pbkdf2.password_key" : "eyJzYWx0IjoianpHUlpMVkFOZUZKcEpSeGo4UlhnNDhGZk9vQisrR0YvSG9ubTZzSUY5WT0iLCJpdGVyYX

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‘Bluey’ Hopes You Won’t Mind Not Having New Episodes With 4 New Short Series

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2026-01-09 21:40:02

Bluey is finally back with four new short-form series inspired by the world of the beloved Heeler family from the Ludo Studio show. But if you’ve been waiting for new minisodes or a new season, this is not it. The new release does offer new thematic, family-friendly filler to tide fans over, but it still seems like we’ll have to wait until at least the Bluey movie in 2026 for the adventure to truly continue. Here’s what you need to know about the new series releases, which take some of the imag

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Watch This Documentary About ‘Star Trek: Phase II’ and See What Could’ve Been

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-01-09 22:40:26

The existence of Star Trek: Phase II—the plans for a Star Trek continuation series in the mid-1970s that eventually gave way to Star Trek: The Motion Picture—has been known for a very long time at this point. We’ve seen concept art, we’ve seen story ideas, and we’ve seen it for long enough to see how those nuggets have gone on to influence the Star Trek that we would go on to get for another 50 years. And yet, there’s still plenty to enjoy in this new documentary about the bumpy road Star Trek a

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The best laptop deals you can get right now

theverge.com Sheena Vasani 2026-01-09 22:23:21

If you want a great laptop, you’re going to have to fork over a ton of money, right? Not necessarily. There are dozens of good laptops on the market at various price points. However, it can feel overwhelming to find the right one for your needs (some are better suited for, say, college students, whereas others are ideal for gamers). That’s why we’ve come up with this list of some of the best laptop deals available right now. In addition to the latest discounts, we’ll share each discounted model

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Anthropic’s new Claude 4.1 dominates coding tests days before GPT-5 arrives

venturebeat.com Michael Nuñez 2026-01-10 03:04:56

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now Anthropic released an upgraded version of its flagship artificial intelligence model Monday, achieving new performance heights in software engineering tasks as the AI startup races to maintain its dominance in the lucrative coding market ahead of an expected competitive challenge from OpenAI. The new Claude Opus 4.1 model scored 74.5% on S

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Apple planning ‘National Fitness Day’ Apple Watch Challenge in China

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-01-10 03:19:49

Since 2008, China has observed National Fitness Day on August 8. And in recent years, Apple has marked the occasion with an exclusive Apple Watch challenge. This year will be no exception. National Challenge Day set for August 8 As in previous years, Apple will challenge users in China to complete a 20-minute workout to unlock a custom animated sticker pack to be used in iMessage, FaceTime, and other messaging apps, as well as a special achievement in the Fitness app trophy gallery. Here’s Ap

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I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with this $700 Android phone for weeks - and didn't regret it

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-01-10 03:41:00

Redmagic 10 Air ZDNET's key takeaways The Redmagic 10 Air Android phone is on sale now for $700. The Redmagic phone is as elegant as it is powerful and can handle some of the more challenging games. This camera system isn't necessarily flagship level, and you'll want to pay attention to network band support. $699 at Amazon I've held lots of Android phones in my hand, some feel awkward because of their size, while others fit just right. That Goldilocks effect is real, and in my experience, Red

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This USB-C accessory gave my Android and iPhone thermal imaging powers - and it's on sale

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-01-10 03:46:00

Thermal Master USB-C Camera ZDNET's key takeaways It's the perfect thermal camera for professional and consumer use. From my testing, the camera has great accuracy and temperature resolution. While it works with Android and iOS, it's still fairly pricey at $300. View now at Amazon I make no bones about being a huge fan of thermal cameras for smartphones. Initially, I dismissed them as a gimmick, but within minutes, I was sold on their practicality. I think they are a must-have for both engine

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The AI bubble is so big it's propping up the US economy (for now)

news.ycombinator.com Brian Merchant 2026-01-10 03:19:25

Greetings all — Busy week in BITM land. Got home from some travel only to take off to SF to speak on a panel about AI and work for a CalMatters conference with state lawmakers and labor leaders, and made it back to LA in time for the 404 live event night, where I had the pleasure of bumping into a bunch of BITM readers. I met ambitious students examining the history of tech and labor in the entertainment industry, veteran tech policy campaigners, and some young critical journos. You all are the

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TIL that You can spot base64 encoded JSON, certificates, and private keys

news.ycombinator.com Thibault Martin 2026-01-10 03:17:38

You can spot base64 encoded JSON, certificates, and private keys Last modified August 5, 2025 Last modified August 5, 2025 I was working on my homelab and examined a file that was supposed to contain encrypted content that I could safely commit on a Github repository. The file looked like this { "serial" : 13 , "lineage" : "24d431ee-3da9-4407-b649-b0d2c0ca2d67" , "meta" : { "key_provider.pbkdf2.password_key" : "eyJzYWx0IjoianpHUlpMVkFOZUZKcEpSeGo4UlhnNDhGZk9vQisrR0YvSG9ubTZzSUY5WT0iLCJpdGVyYX

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Roku Just Launched an Ad-Free Streaming Service for $2.99 a Month

gizmodo.com Bruce Gil 2026-01-10 03:15:09

If you’re fed up with rising streaming service costs, Roku has some good news for you. Roku founder and CEO Anthony Wood says that the company’s just-launched streaming service cost “less than a cup of coffee.” However, he added, it is not meant to directly compete with Netflix and other streamers, but rather, complement them. Roku’s new ad-free service, Howdy, dropped today, and it comes at a time when the cost of commercial-free streaming has skyrocketed. It’s almost expected now that stream

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Some Sonos Speakers Are Getting So Hot That the USB-C Port Melts

gizmodo.com James Pero 2026-01-10 03:24:23

If you’re in the business of selling audio gear with a Sonos logo on it, you may be feeling a little more heat than usual. And if you’re a person who owns a Sonos speaker, you may be equally as hot, though potentially not in a figurative sense. According to a report from Bloomberg, Sonos has admitted that a small number of customers who bought its Roam Bluetooth speakers have experienced overheating problems that caused the speaker to partially melt (specifically the USB-C port). Per Bloomberg,

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The World’s First Commercial Spaceplane Won’t Be Launching Anytime Soon

gizmodo.com Passant Rabie 2026-01-10 03:35:40

The highly anticipated launch of the Dream Chaser spaceplane may be delayed yet again as Sierra Space continues to test its experimental vehicle. The inaugural Dream Chaser, named Tenacity, is slated for a launch date in 2025. However, recent comments by a NASA official revealed that there’s a lot more work to be done before the spaceplane is ready to fly to the International Space Station and that it’s highly unlikely to meet its deadline. “We still have some of our integrated safety reviews

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When Can You Get the iPhone 17? A New Leak Suggests a Possible Release Date

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-10 02:07:00

Leaks and speculation about the new iPhone have been popping up everywhere lately. But there's still one question that could resolve all the others: When will the iPhone 17 be released? Once the rumored iPhone 17 -- as well as the iPhone 17 Air, Pro and Pro Max -- is revealed, we'll be able to confirm speculation about colors, display, cameras and more. We'll also learn how much the new iPhone will cost, which is also still up in the air, thanks in part to looming tariffs. Based on previous re

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How Will the iPhone 17 Compare to the iPhone 16? Here's What to Expect

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-10 02:09:52

Over the weekend, I went to the Verizon store and saw a startling number of people buying a new iPhone 16. It took everything in me not to chime in with, "Are you sure you don't want to wait and see what Apple has planned for the iPhone 17?" With the anticipated launch of the iPhone 17 in September, it could be a good idea to hang tight and either purchase the new phone or get the iPhone 16 at a discounted price. Apple still hasn't confirmed the existence of the iPhone 17, and we don't have any

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Roku’s new ad-free video service only costs $2.99 per month

theverge.com Charles Pulliam-Moore 2026-01-09 22:18:45

is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Today, Roku announced the forthcoming arrival of Howdy, a new monthly subscription service that will give its users access to a massive catalog of on-demand films and series. Like other streamers, Howdy will feature a selection of programming lice

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Coinbase shares slide Tuesday as crypto play takes double-digit fall from July record

cnbc.com Tanaya Macheel 2026-01-10 08:47:43

Shares were last down more than 5%. The decline occurred as investors adopted a risk-off stance on Tuesday and the three major averages declined. Coinbase is now off more than 30% from its all-time high of $444.65, reached on July 18. Shares popped in mid-July as legislators voted on a series of crypto-related bills, ending with President Donald Trump signing the GENIUS Act stablecoin legislation — the nation's first-ever crypto law. Shares have been collapsing since then. Shares of the crypto

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Nvidia says its AI chips don't have a 'kill switch' after Chinese accusation

cnbc.com Kif Leswing 2026-01-10 08:07:22

Nvidia on Tuesday rejected Chinese accusations that its data center GPUs for artificial intelligence include a hardware function that could remotely deactivate the chips, which is commonly called a "kill switch." "NVIDIA GPUs do not and should not have kill switches and backdoors," wrote Nvidia's Chief Security Officer David Reber in a blog post on Tuesday. The blog post comes after the Cyberspace Administration of China said last week that it needed Nvidia to provide documents about what it c

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Nothing’s latest Essential Space update is focused on sharing

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-10 08:13:08

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Nothing is making it easier to share files in Essential Space. Users can now share “Flip-to-Record” audio clips. “Memories” can be exported as PDFs, images, or Markdown files. One of the key features on Nothing’s latest phones is Essential Space, an app that records video, takes screenshots, generates reminders, and more through the power of AI. Since its rollout, the London-based phone maker has continued to improve the app with new features. The latest

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Gemini storybooks let you be the star of your kids’ bedtime stories

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-10 08:28:11

Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini now lets you generate illustrated storybooks. You can direct output towards a specific art style, and even upload your own imagery. Gemini lets you direct how the story unfolds, and can read it aloud when completed. As Google builds out its AI-fueled tools and services, we keep seeing impressive new ways the company manages to “connect the dots” and create something new and useful out of existing pieces. Just look at Audio Overviews: Gemini co

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iOS 26 beta 5 adds ‘Mode Switching’ toggle to revert Camera swipe direction

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2026-01-10 08:17:06

iOS 26 includes a redesigned Camera app that changes how you switch between shooting modes. As of iOS 26 beta 5, the redesign comes with a new toggle in Settings as well. In addition to changing the visual appearance, Apple has changed the interaction model for how you switch between shooting modes. Previously, the visual metaphor for switching modes was like moving a physical dial with different shooting modes under your finger. If you swiped left, you moved to the dial setting to the right.

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This is my new favorite thermal imaging camera for Android and iOS - and it's not even close

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-01-10 08:22:00

Thermal Master USB-C Camera ZDNET's key takeaways It's the perfect thermal camera for professional and consumer use. From my testing, the camera has great accuracy and temperature resolution. While it works with Android and iOS, it's still fairly pricey at $300. $299 at Amazon I make no bones about being a huge fan of thermal cameras for smartphones. Initially, I dismissed them as a gimmick, but within minutes, I was sold on their practicality. I think they are a must-have for both engineers

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Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 6 #521

OpenAI's New Models Aren't Really Open: What to Know About Open-Weights AI

Apple is suing Apple Cinemas

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Hinge Health stock pops 6% after first quarterly report since IPO

This Anker 10K Qi2 magnetic power bank is on sale for $60 right now

OpenAI could launch GPT-5 any minute now - what to expect

The AI bubble is so big it's propping up the US economy

Base64 encoded JSON, certificates, and private keys

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Watch This Documentary About ‘Star Trek: Phase II’ and See What Could’ve Been

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Anthropic’s new Claude 4.1 dominates coding tests days before GPT-5 arrives

Apple planning ‘National Fitness Day’ Apple Watch Challenge in China

I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with this $700 Android phone for weeks - and didn't regret it

This USB-C accessory gave my Android and iPhone thermal imaging powers - and it's on sale

The AI bubble is so big it's propping up the US economy (for now)

TIL that You can spot base64 encoded JSON, certificates, and private keys

Roku Just Launched an Ad-Free Streaming Service for $2.99 a Month

Some Sonos Speakers Are Getting So Hot That the USB-C Port Melts

The World’s First Commercial Spaceplane Won’t Be Launching Anytime Soon

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How Will the iPhone 17 Compare to the iPhone 16? Here's What to Expect

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Coinbase shares slide Tuesday as crypto play takes double-digit fall from July record

Nvidia says its AI chips don't have a 'kill switch' after Chinese accusation

Nothing’s latest Essential Space update is focused on sharing

Gemini storybooks let you be the star of your kids’ bedtime stories

iOS 26 beta 5 adds ‘Mode Switching’ toggle to revert Camera swipe direction

This is my new favorite thermal imaging camera for Android and iOS - and it's not even close

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