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Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 20, #740

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-14 22:00:04

Looking for the most recent 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, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. If you're a fan of a certain form of entertainment that's also kind of a sport, the blue group in today's NYT Connections puzzle should be easy for you. Read on for clues and today's Connections answers. The Times now has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle. Go the

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Best Internet Providers in Jacksonville, Florida

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-14 22:17:00

Jacksonville, Florida, is known for its warm weather and beautiful beaches, but did you know it's also recognized for its excellent and reliable internet service providers? In fact, Jacksonville ranks among the top 30 US cities for fast broadband, with median download speeds exceeding 249Mbps. With that in mind, CNET recommends AT&T Fiber as the best internet provider in Jacksonville. AT&T Fiber offers average download speeds of over 300Mbps, with plans ranging up to 5,000Mbps, making it the fa

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SpaceX Starship explodes during engine test, Musk shares preliminary investigation results

techspot.com Kishalaya Kundu 2026-03-15 03:03:00

Facepalm: SpaceX was preparing its Starship rocket for a 10th flight test – initially scheduled for June 29 – when it exploded during a static fire at the Starbase launch site in Texas shortly after 11 pm MT on Wednesday. The launch timeline is now unclear following the incident. A video shared by NASA Spaceflight shows a powerful explosion lighting up the Texas night sky during what was supposed to be a routine engine test. Cameron County officials confirmed the incident and said no one was in

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Microsoft strengthens Windows 365 Cloud PCs with virtualization-based protection

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2026-03-15 03:47:00

What just happened? Cloud-based Windows installs are generally more secure than local setups, especially against physical and network attacks targeting endpoint devices. Now, Microsoft is raising the bar further by enhancing security features specifically for Windows 365 Cloud PCs. Microsoft recently announced two security-focused changes to the Windows 365 Cloud PC platform. The subscription-based service will soon disable all user-level file redirections and enable several virtualization-base

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Will Android ‘App Cast’ let you stream apps from device to device? (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-15 03:00:30

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google Play Services shows evidence of an in-development “App Cast” tool. While its full functionality is unclear, it appears able to gather info about remote Android devices and access their installed apps. One possibility could be the ability to remotely stream apps from one Android device to another. Google’s always working on something new for Android, and we spend a fair amount of time digging through app and system updates in the hope of getting

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Spotify may finally let you import music without jumping through hoops (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-15 03:04:55

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Spotify is working on a feature to import your music. Currently, the service offers no way to import music from other services. We also discovered a URL for the feature. Hopping from one music service to another can be a pain for multiple reasons. However, losing the playlists you spent all of that time creating may be the biggest pain of all. If you want to switch to Spotify, this will be the position you’ll find yourself in since it doesn’t offer an im

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Adobe just released an iPhone camera app with full manual controls

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-15 03:46:13

For photography enthusiasts, the prosumer camera app market has had no shortage of great options, with longtime favorites like Halide from Lux leading the pack. Now, Adobe has decided to enter the picture (get it?) with a free experimental app from the same team behind the original Google Pixel camera. If you remember the early days of the Google Pixel and its heavy focus on computational photography, you already have a sense of what this team, now at Adobe, cares about and is capable of. Its n

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Tesla's robotaxi debut will reportedly be limited to only 10 cars in very specific areas

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-15 03:58:02

The long-promised launch of Tesla's robotaxi service in Austin is scheduled for June 22, and it sounds like the company's initial offering will be modest at best. The Financial Times writes that Tesla will only have around 10 cars available for rides and that the company plans to make them "avoid the city’s most challenging intersections." If issues arise, remote operators will also reportedly be able to take control of the cars to make sure they reach their final destination. Tesla CEO Elon Mu

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Extracting memorized pieces of books from open-weight language models

news.ycombinator.com Cooper 2026-03-12 00:41:27

arXiv Is Hiring a DevOps Engineer Work on one of the world's most important websites and make an impact on open science.

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DNA floating in the air tracks wildlife, viruses, even drugs

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-11 16:38:00

Dublin is known as a city where you can enjoy a few pints of Guiness, get a warm welcome from the locals and hear lively traditional music drifting out of pubs and into the city air. But it's not just music floating on the breeze. The air of Dublin also contains cannabis, poppy, even magic mushrooms -- at least their DNA. That's according to a new study that reveals the power of DNA, vacuumed up from the air, which can track everything from elusive bobcats to illicit drugs. "The level of info

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Microsoft to lay off thousands in July, but don't worry, AI's getting $80 billion

techspot.com Cal Jeffrey 2026-03-15 07:16:00

In context: There's been plenty of talk about machines displacing human workers in the AI Age, mainly focusing on direct replacements – computers taking over tasks like design and programming. Meanwhile, spending on AI infrastructure soars as investment in human skills steadily declines. Bloomberg reports that Microsoft is preparing to lay off thousands of workers next month, with most of the cuts expected to hit the company's sales and customer service divisions. It's a jarring move but not an

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iOS 26 tidbits, new Apple Music features, updated Vision Pro Personas, and more

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-03-15 07:26:04

Benjamin and Chance catch up on all the stuff they didn’t get time to cover, still reeling in the haze of the WWDC hangover, discussing a bunch of cool new things across iOS, watchOS, and visionOS. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance go hands-on with all the new CarPlay changes in iOS 26. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Hosts Chance Miller Benjamin Mayo Subscribe, Rate, and Review 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly wit

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Testing a Robust Netcode with Godot

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-12 22:57:09

Testing a Robust Netcode with Godot The biggest challenge I faced in developing Little Brats! was the online multiplayer part: synchronizing computers with sometimes consequent latency while maintaining the “fast-paced action game” aspect was far from simple. I'll tell you all about it! Lag compensation, prediction/reconciliation, etc. I'm not going to do a detailed tutorial on these points, as there are tons of them already, but to give you an idea of the principle: when a client computer pe

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Star Quakes and Monster Shock Waves

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-13 05:46:40

Like the simulation depicting how a neutron star cracks, this one also predicts the characteristics of the resulting flares astronomers might see through telescopes. In the fleeting moments when monster shock waves rip outward and a black hole pulsar forms, telescopes may be able to catch outbursts of radio waves or a combination of X-rays and gamma rays. In short, the simulations performed by Most and colleagues provide a deeper understanding of the physics driving some of the most energetic ev

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‘The Phantom of the Paradise’ Might Find New Life as a Stage Play

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2026-03-15 07:00:08

The Phantom of the Paradise, the vastly underrated horror-tinged rock opera from the minds of Brian De Palma (Carrie) and Paul Williams (The Muppet Movie), might be getting a new musical adaptation. Movie Maker reports that Williams and Sam Pressman, whose father Ed Pressman produced the 1974 cult film, are currently developing it as a stage production. “I’m excited about having a chance to deliver what fans have been suggesting for years… POTP as a stage musical,” Williams said in a statement

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IEEE Member Shrinivass A.B. Serves as Judge at Regeneron ISEF 2025, Celebrating Innovation at the Intersection of Technology and Humanity

computer.org Laurel Tweed 2026-03-15 10:00:31

In May 2025, IEEE Computer Society member and technology professional Shrinivass Arunachalam Balasubramanian joined an international panel of experts at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), serving as a Grand Award Judge in the Technology That Enhances the Arts (TECA) category. Held in Columbus, Ohio, the event marked the 75th anniversary of ISEF—the world’s largest and most prestigious STEM research competition for high school students. The fair welcomed over 1,600

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How teachers are fighting AI cheating with handwritten work, oral tests, and AI

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2026-03-15 10:04:00

A hot potato: The fear that generative AI tools such as ChatGPT would lead to a generation of students cheating and plagiarizing work has come to pass. The situation is so bad that educators are now looking at multipe ways to stop the problem, or at least make the practice much more difficult. Ironically, one of them is to use AI. Speaking about AI-cheat students, Gary Ward, a teacher at Brookes Westshore High School in Victoria, British Columbia, told Business Insider, "Some of the ones that I

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Neural Texture Compression demo shows it can do wonders for VRAM usage

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2026-03-15 11:35:00

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust In context: Modern game engines can put severe strain on today's hardware. However, Nvidia's business decisions have left many GPUs with less VRAM than they should. Fortunately, improved texture compression in games helps make the most of what's available. Neural Texture Compression (NTC) is a new technique that improves texture quality while reducing VRAM usage. It relies on a specialized neural n

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Google Phone’s Material 3 Expressive revamp and new call gestures are starting to roll out

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-15 11:07:45

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Google has started rolling out the Phone app’s Material 3 Expressive redesign on the beta channel. The updated interface brings visual changes to the in-call screen and Recent tab. It also introduces two new incoming call gesture options for the incoming call screen. Google has started rolling out the Material 3 Expressive redesign of its Phone app to some users, which we first spotted in a teardown late last month. It includes visual changes for the

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Steam adds more accessibility features

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-15 11:16:06

Steam has introduced a new batch of features for improved accessibility in the latest beta of the gaming client. The platform is adding a sliding scale for adjusting UI size, a high contrast mode to make text and buttons more distinct from the background, and a reduce motion setting to disable select animations and page transitions. These three features are available for devices running SteamOS and in Steam's Big Picture Mode, which displays a full-screen user interface for easier legibility. I

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End of 10: Upgrade your old Windows 10 computer to Linux

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-15 06:14:32

Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025. Microsoft wants you to buy a new computer. But what if you could make your current one fast and secure again? If you bought your computer after 2010, there's most likely no reason to throw it out. By just installing an up-to-date Linux operating system you can keep using it for years to come. Installing an operating system may sound difficult, but you don't have to do it alone. With any luck, there are people in your area ready to help! Find so

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Munich from a Hamburger's perspective

news.ycombinator.com Mert Bulan 2026-03-11 13:55:25

Over the long weekend, thanks to Whit Monday being a public holiday in Germany, I decided to visit a friend who lives in Munich. I spent about three and a half days there and thought it would be a good idea to share my thoughts. I saw a lot during my stay, and since I live in Hamburg, I naturally started comparing the two cities. There are quite a few differences. Before I go into the details, I should mention that I’ve been living in Hamburg for seven years, and this was my first time in Bavar

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How OpenElections uses LLMs

news.ycombinator.com Derek Willis 2026-03-15 10:11:46

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I Supercharged My iPhone Camera With Adobe's New Indigo App

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-15 10:36:58

The iPhone 16 Pro has already impressed us with its amazing image quality, comfortably holding its own against other top-end Android phones including the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Pixel 9 Pro. And while the default camera app makes it easy to take quick snaps, it lacks features that enthusiastic photographers need. But where Apple left a gap, Adobe has rushed to fill in. Enlarge Image The instant shutter allowed me to capture this bird at just the right moment. Andrew Lanxon/CNET Adobe's new camera

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RIP Microsoft Passwords: Here's How to Set Up a Passkey Before the August Deadline

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-15 11:00:00

Risky password habits can have big consequences, and some companies are making it easier to stay secure online by ditching decades-old password methods and implementing passkeys instead. Microsoft intends to do the same starting in August. Whether you have an easy-to-guess password or it's leaked in a company data breach, if hackers get hold of it, it can open the door to identity theft and fraud. A recent CNET survey found that 49% of US adults have risky password habits, like using the same p

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Eufy’s X10 Pro Omni mopping robovac has returned to its best price to date

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2026-03-15 11:00:00

Now that warmer weather is here, spring cleaning duties are likely falling by the wayside. But the good news is you can enjoy the outdoors and clean your home with zero effort by letting a robot vacuum do the hard work for you. For that, we recommend a versatile model like the Eufy X10 Pro Omni, which is currently on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy to $549.99 ($250 off), matching its all-time low. The X10 Pro Omni, one of our favorite midrange vacuum / mop combos, boasts an array of featu

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Spotify’s HiFi lossless streaming might really, finally, actually be coming soon

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-03-15 11:40:35

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. We’ve been waiting for Spotify’s lossless streaming for more than four years, but there are some new and promising hints that the feature might finally arrive sometime soon. The X account for Spicetify, a command-line tool that lets you customize the Spotify client, says that a new version of Spotify includes some hidden mentions of lossless. In a screenshot the account share

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Apple built a custom camera using iPhone tech to shoot real F1 races

techspot.com Shawn Knight 2026-03-15 15:48:00

In a nutshell: Apple's latest motion picture, F1, is based on the Formula One World Championship – the highest level of racing in the world. Determined to make the film as authentic as possible, Apple aimed for unprecedented realism in its cinematography. Unfortunately, existing camera technology and strict league regulations didn't allow for the kind of footage the filmmakers envisioned. As a result, the team developed a custom, one-of-a-kind camera capable of capturing movie-quality POV shots

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Solar Company Sues Google for Giving Damaging Information in AI Overviews

futurism.com Unknown 2026-03-15 15:00:41

A solar firm in Minnesota is suing Google for defamation after the tech giant's shoddy AI Overviews feature allegedly made up wild lies about the company — and significantly hurt its business as a result. "This lawsuit is not just about defending our company's reputation; it's about standing up for fairness, truth, and accountability in the age of artificial intelligence," Nicholas Kasprowicz, general counsel for the solar company, Wolf River Electric, said in a statement. First filed in a sta

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Scientists Scanned the Brains of Hardcore Gooners and Found Something Ominous

futurism.com Unknown 2026-03-15 15:45:42

Image by Getty / Futurism Neuroscience/Brain Science Watching a whole bunch of smut has some major side effects — and no, we're not just talking about stained bedsheets. In a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, researchers at the Chengdu Medical College in China found that people who watch a lot of pornography had lower cognitive performance and showed signs of neurological arousal akin to opioid addiction. It's new data in a swirling debate over whether watchi

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Latest Tech News

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 20, #740

Best Internet Providers in Jacksonville, Florida

SpaceX Starship explodes during engine test, Musk shares preliminary investigation results

Microsoft strengthens Windows 365 Cloud PCs with virtualization-based protection

Will Android ‘App Cast’ let you stream apps from device to device? (APK teardown)

Spotify may finally let you import music without jumping through hoops (APK teardown)

Adobe just released an iPhone camera app with full manual controls

Tesla's robotaxi debut will reportedly be limited to only 10 cars in very specific areas

Extracting memorized pieces of books from open-weight language models

DNA floating in the air tracks wildlife, viruses, even drugs

Microsoft to lay off thousands in July, but don't worry, AI's getting $80 billion

iOS 26 tidbits, new Apple Music features, updated Vision Pro Personas, and more

Testing a Robust Netcode with Godot

Star Quakes and Monster Shock Waves

‘The Phantom of the Paradise’ Might Find New Life as a Stage Play

IEEE Member Shrinivass A.B. Serves as Judge at Regeneron ISEF 2025, Celebrating Innovation at the Intersection of Technology and Humanity

How teachers are fighting AI cheating with handwritten work, oral tests, and AI

Neural Texture Compression demo shows it can do wonders for VRAM usage

Google Phone’s Material 3 Expressive revamp and new call gestures are starting to roll out

Steam adds more accessibility features

End of 10: Upgrade your old Windows 10 computer to Linux

Munich from a Hamburger's perspective

How OpenElections uses LLMs

I Supercharged My iPhone Camera With Adobe's New Indigo App

RIP Microsoft Passwords: Here's How to Set Up a Passkey Before the August Deadline

Eufy’s X10 Pro Omni mopping robovac has returned to its best price to date

Spotify’s HiFi lossless streaming might really, finally, actually be coming soon

Apple built a custom camera using iPhone tech to shoot real F1 races

Solar Company Sues Google for Giving Damaging Information in AI Overviews

Scientists Scanned the Brains of Hardcore Gooners and Found Something Ominous

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