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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 23, #273

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Today's Connections: Sports Edition might be tough. Read on for hints and the answers. Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9. That's a sign that the game has earned enough loyal players that The Athletic, the subscription-based sports jo

Tesla's Robotaxi Service Hits the Road in Texas

After nearly a decade of waiting, Tesla has launched a limited self-driving car service in the Austin, Texas, area. Company executives, including Musk, have said the autonomous vehicle technology debuting today is critical to Tesla’s future. The limited service, which for now is only open to early users invited by Tesla, includes some 20 2025 Model Y sedans available for rides through a Tesla-made app between 6 and 12 am. Terms of service posted on X by invited riders indicate that the service

Why Danny Boyle shot ‘28 Years Later’ on iPhones

In Brief Director Danny Boyle famously shot his post-apocalyptic classic “28 Days Later” on Canon digital cameras, making it easier for him to capture eerie scenes of an abandoned London, and giving the movie’s fast-moving zombies a terrifying immediacy. To make his decades-later sequel “28 Years Later” (which opened this weekend), Boyle turned to a different piece of consumer tech — the iPhone. Boyle told Wired that by using a rig that could hold 20 iPhone Pro Max cameras, the filmmaking team

Israel urges citizens to turn off home cameras as Iran hacks surveillance systems

Cutting corners: As tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, Israeli authorities are urging citizens to take an unusual but crucial step: turn off their home security cameras or change their passwords. The warning comes amid growing evidence that Iran is actively attempting to tap into private surveillance devices across Israel to gather intelligence for military operations. In the aftermath of recent Iranian missile strikes on Tel Aviv, concerns about the vulnerability of internet-connected

Scientists Working to Decode Signal From Earliest Years of Universe

As mysterious as the Big Bang that gave birth to the universe is the brief but tumultuous period that immediately followed it. How did the cosmos transform from a uniform sea of darkness into a chaotic swirl brimming with radiant stars? What were these first stars like, and how were they born? So far, we have very strong suspicions, but no hard answers. One reason is that the light from this period, called the cosmic dawn, is extremely faint, making it nearly impossible to infer the traits of t

Long-Dead NASA Satellite Suddenly Lets Out Epic Blast of Energy

NASA's experimental Relay 2 satellite had been dead in the sky since 1967 — until last summer, when it emitted a super-short and very powerful burst of energy out of nowhere. In an interview with New Scientist, one of the researchers from Australia's Curtin University who discovered the strange pulse coming off the dead communications satellite described his shock at finding the nearby source of that nanosecond-long energy blast. Curtin astronomer Clancy James and his team had been using the A

I still keep a 6-year-old Android 10 phone in my back pocket — here’s why

Andy Walker / Android Authority I’ve been feeling quite nostalgic lately, especially for old camera phones. Last month, I praised the Nokia 9 PureView for its unique camera setup that makes every shot an adventure. I’ve also revisited the LG G4, a phone that sparked my love for photography. However, there’s one more older Android camera phone I still carry around whenever possible. In its prime, the HUAWEI P30 Pro was the best Android phone money could buy. Sure, that’s just my opinion, but pl

Show HN: I'm a doctor and built a responsive breathing app for anxiety and sleep

** App of the Day, March 2025 ** – Apple ** Featured in Mashable, TechCrunch, ItsNiceThat and WePresent ** Feel happier & healthier with Lungy — the breathing app that recognizes and responds to your breath, helping you feel calmer and more relaxed. Developed by doctors, Lungy has been featured in 40+ countries, is trusted by over 100k users. It was reviewed as “The Most Beautiful Breathing App” - find out why by trying Lungy today! It’s simple: breathe into your iPhone and watch how y

Low-Temperature Additive Manufacturing of Glass

Researchers used the low-temperature additive manufacturing process to build the glass cups above. The optical behavior of the printed cups can be tailored by altering the chemical components of the inks. Additive manufacturing (3D printing) holds promise for fabricating complex glass structures that would be unattainable with traditional glass manufacturing techniques. Lincoln Laboratory’s innovative approach allows additive manufacturing of multimaterial glass items without the need for costl

The Cultural Decline of Literary Fiction

Recently, there has been a lot of talk about the “decline of the literary (straight) (white) male.” The marginal benefit provided by an additional take on this topic, some clever new angle walking the tightrope between edgy and politically correct, is rapidly approaching zero. The problem with these articles—and the discourse as a whole—is that none of them go far enough. There is an impassable chasm between the stardom of Mailer, Updike, McCarthy, DFW, Franzen, etc and whoever is getting fello

This Bluetooth Waterproof Speaker by Anker Is Practically Free on Amazon, and It’s No Joke

It’s always convenient to have a tiny Bluetooth speaker handy whether you want to hear music in the shower, take it outdoors during summer activities or take it on a bicycle ride or boat trip. Anker is a trusted brand of portable electronics and the Soundcore Select 4 Go speaker receives rave reviews (4.7/5 on over 2,000 reviews) from users for sound quality. The great news is that the Soundcore Select 4 Go speaker is now available on Amazon for $19, an amazing deal considering it originally re

The $14 Billion AI Google Killer

A new AI darling is making waves in Silicon Valley. It’s called Perplexity, and according to reports, both Meta and Apple have quietly explored acquiring it. Valued at a staggering $14 billion following a May funding round, the startup is being hailed as a revolutionary threat to Google Search’s search dominance. But here’s the thing: it mostly just summarizes web results and sends you links. So why the frenzy? Perplexity billed itself an “answer engine.” You ask a question, and it uses large

Open Channel: What’d You Think of ’28 Years Later’?

For a long time, fans of 28 Days Later have held out hope for a third movie. To their surprise, Sony suddenly threw those fans a bone with the announcement 28 Years Later was happening, and what’s more, the first film’s creative duo of Danny Boyle and Alex Garland were returning to the zombie saga they began in 2002. With each trailer and peek at the film, Years has looked better and scarier. Reactions may have come surprisingly late—shortly before its release in theaters, weirdly—but despite t

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Heat Got You Dragging? These Simple Tricks Fight Fatigue Fast

If you've ever felt totally drained on a hot summer day, even without doing much, you're not imagining it. High temperatures can wear your body down fast, causing heat fatigue that leaves you sluggish, sweaty and struggling to focus. It's more than just discomfort -- it's your body trying to keep up with rising internal temperatures. The good news is there are simple, science-backed ways to fight back. From staying properly hydrated to making small adjustments to your daily routine, you can red

Best Internet Providers in Nashville, Tennessee

What is the best internet provider in Nashville? CNET's experts recommend AT&T Fiber as the best internet provider in Nashville, Tennessee. It isn't hard to see why. AT&T offers a range of internet plans with speeds ranging from 300Mbps to 5,000 megabits per second (5 gigabits per second). This makes it one of the top providers, ideal for busy households and businesses that need fast and reliable internet. But with speeds that high, you'll need to prepare to spend more than usual. That said, i

Best Internet Providers in Aurora, Illinois

What is the best internet provider in Aurora? CNET recommends AT&T Fiber as the overall top internet provider in Aurora, Illinois. Not only does it boast high customer satisfaction but its fast speeds, straightforward pricing and overall simple service terms are well-regarded among consumers. Its plans range from 300Mbps to 5,000Mbps, depending on your area. It also comes with unlimited data and free equipment. The biggest downside for this ISP is that coverage isn't the greatest, meaning that

Best Internet Providers in Ann Arbor, Michigan

What is the best internet provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan? Looking for the fastest, most reliable internet in Ann Arbor? AT&T Fiber is CNET's pick for the best internet service provider in Ann Arbor. Being the area's only fiber provider, it delivers equal upload and download speeds -- essential for remote work and online gaming. Speeds range from 300Mbps to 5,000Mbps, for $55 to $245 monthly. But that's not all. AT&T Fiber also has the lead in customer satisfaction. The provider has the highest

Max: The 28 Absolute Best TV Shows to Watch

Browsing Max for a new show to watch? The service that delivers HBO to the streaming masses is set to bring back the HBO Max moniker at some point this summer but it's still known as Max for now. The service is home to popular shows like The Last of Us, The White Lotus, Hacks and The Pitt. There's no shortage of exceptional fare to explore. Here are the highly rated series you shouldn't wait to watch on Max, plus this month's new releases. What's new on Max in June Note: These descriptions a

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The 10 Best Greens Powders, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

The health supplement market is booming. Thanks to a 1994 FDA ruling that supplements are food and not medicine, it's also unregulated—people are purchasing products that may or may not work, and which could have almost anything in them. I took a deep dive into the world of greens powders, speaking with dietitians and trying popular brands to uncover whether or not they're worth the money. Spoiler alert: Greens powders aren’t harmful, but ultimately, but the dietitians I spoke to agreed that th

LinkedIn CEO says AI writing assistant is not as popular as expected

In Brief While LinkedIn users seem to have embraced AI, there’s one area that’s seen less uptake than expected, according to CEO Ryan Roslansky: AI-generated suggestions for polishing your LinkedIn posts. “It’s not as popular as I thought it would be, quite frankly,” Roslansky told Bloomberg. When asked why, he argued that the “barrier is much higher” to posting on LinkedIn, because “this is your resume online.” Plus, users can face real backlash if they post something that’s too obviously gen

My favorite USB-C accessory of all time got a magnetic upgrade - it's spoiled me ever since

ZDNET's key takeaways The magnetic USB-C connector now supports a 180-degree swivel, and it's only $12 at Amazon. It can pump out as much as 240W of power. I just wish it was suitable for data transferring or powering monitors. $15.99 at Amazon These handy 240W USB-C magnetic adapters are on sale for just $12 (with the added coupon) for one on Amazon. A hill I'm always willing to fight on -- and maybe even die on -- is that the magnetic breakaway USB-C connector is one of the best USB access

This $200 Motorola phone has no business being this good for the price

ZDNET's key takeaways Motorola's Moto G is available from the company's website for $200. The smartphone boasts a long-lasting battery, booming speakers, and a solid camera array. However, I wouldn't call it a "pocket-sized theater" due to its sub-standard screen. View now at Amazon View now at Motorola more buying choices In a world where flagship smartphones can cost $1,000 or more, key brands have carved a niche for themselves by developing midrange alternatives. These manufacturers equip

I tried using the world's thinnest SSD enclosure - it made a big impact on my workflow

ZDNET's key takeaways The Sharge SSD has thin and sleek design that not only looks good but also dissipates heat really well. It takes up to 4TB of storage. You do have to deal with some tiny fasteners, as it's a compact SSD. $39 at Amazon Do you need more storage for your iPhone, MacBook, or pretty much any device with a USB-C port? Do you need something faster than a flash drive? A portable SSD enclosure is the way to go. While most SSD enclosures are rather chunky, accessory maker Sharge

This Marshall Bluetooth speaker sounds better than audio systems that cost hundreds more

ZDNET's key takeaways The Marshall Killburn III Bluetooth speaker is available on Amazon for $379. With rich, dynamic bass and a wide soundstage, you'll enjoy music of all genres with this speaker You might run into trouble pairing the speaker with the Marshall app (as I had). $379.99 at Amazon $379.99 at B&H Photo-Video $379.99 at Crutchfield more buying choices I'm quite familiar with the Marshall brand and its lineup of audio products. I have a Marshall amp that sounds brilliant (much bett

Requiem for a Solar Plant

Requiem for a Solar Plant The email landed like a brick through a plate glass window. "...requiring reconductoring of 1.71 miles at a cost of $795,150...limiting output to 3MW..." I stared at my laptop screen, the blue light illuminating the shadows under my eyes in my darkened California living room. Outside, endless February rain tapped against the windows like impatient fingers. My gut churned, a familiar discomfort that had become my constant companion over the past year. This wasn't just

Remote MCP Support in Claude Code

Today, we’re announcing support for remote MCP servers in Claude Code. Connect your favorite tools and data sources to personalize your coding experience without needing to manage local servers. Using Claude Code as your primary development interface Claude Code can access both tools and resources exposed by MCP servers, giving it the ability to pull context from your third-party services—such as dev tools, project management systems, and knowledge bases—and take actions within those services.

Finally, a Makefile formatter (50 years overdue)

🍞 mbake A Makefile formatter and linter. It only took 50 years! A Makefile formatter and linter. It only took 50 years! Table of Contents Features Configurable rules via ~/.bake.toml CI/CD integration with check mode Extensible plugin architecture Rich terminal output with progress indicators Syntax validation before and after formatting Smart .PHONY detection with automatic insertion Formatting Rules Indentation & Spacing Tabs for recipes : Recipe lines use tabs instead of spac

Cross-Compilation Toolchains for Linux

About This site provides a large number of ready-to-use cross-compilation toolchains, targetting the Linux operating system on a large number of architectures. Based on gcc and binutils, those toolchains are provided in several variants with the glibc, uClibc-ng and musl C libraries. The toolchains are built using the Buildroot build system. Most toolchains are tested by building a Linux kernel and Linux userspace, and booting it under Qemu. This is of course not possible on some CPU architec

Debunking NIST's calculation of the Kyber-512 security level (2023)

The cr.yp.to blog 2023.10.03: The inability to count correctly: Debunking NIST's calculation of the Kyber-512 security level. #nist #addition #multiplication #ntru #kyber #fiasco [Sidney Harris cartoon used with permission. Copyright holder: ScienceCartoonsPlus.com.] Quick, what's 240 plus 240? It's 280, right? No, obviously not. 40 plus 40 is 80, and 240 times 240 is 280, but 240 plus 240 is only 241. Take a deep breath and relax. When cryptographers are analyzing the security of cryptogra