Author: Zach_Wilson
NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Sunday, December 15 (game #553)
Good morning! Let’s play Connections, the NYT’s clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you’ve finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I’ve also got daily Strands…
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Now ChromeOS can reset itself without erasing your laptop
This week, Google announced it’s rolling out ChromeOS M131 to non-beta users, bringing with it a handy “Safety reset” feature that lets Chromebook users reset their laptops without totally wiping them. The update also introduced a new “Flash notifications” accessibility option to help those who might not otherwise easily hear…
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Windows warns Phone Link won’t show ‘sensitive’ Android 15 notifications
Microsoft’s Phone Link app is warning that Android smartphones using the latest version of Android 15 won’t display certain “sensitive” notifications, according to a post from Mishaal Rahman spotted by Windows Central. The warning is the result of an Android 15 privacy feature that automatically categorizes notifications like those containing…
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US border surveillance towers face significant operational failures — vast areas unwatched, national security potentially at risk
Recent reports have revealed that high-cost southern border surveillance technology is failing to deliver on its purpose. A leaked memo obtained by NBC News reveals that nearly one-third of the cameras on the border’s primary surveillance towers are currently offline. The report reveals that out of the 500 cameras installed…
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YouTube TV is letting some subscribers hold off that price hike
YouTube announced a hefty subscription price increase this week that will shoot the monthly cost up by $10 to $82.99 on January 13th for existing members (or now, if you sign up today). Some subscribers are staving off the hike using the time-honored tradition of threatening to cancel, as one…
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Chinese flagship phones are great value for money, but they won’t stay cheaper for much longer – here’s why
Made in China: three words that are as ubiquitous as they are controversial. Pick up anything mass-produced these days – be it clothing, toys, or technology products – and there’s a good chance you’ll find this phrase emblazoned on a label or plastic underside. In the smartphone world, devices made…
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