Tag: computing
NYT Strands today — my hints, answers and spangram for Wednesday, December 25 (game #297)
Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints…
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Grok’s mobile app is here – and it might not be very careful
There’s a mobile app for Grok rolling out from xAI on iOS. The standalone app marks a major step in taking the bot beyond the confines of X (formerly Twitter). While it’s still only in beta testing in Australia and a few other places, Grok is clearly ready to take…
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Chrome could get a massive AI upgrade if this rumor is true
A rumor has spread that Google is working on melding Gemini Live into Chrome under the on-the-nose codename Glic, Gemini Live in Chrome. Shared on X by Leopeva64, Glic would bring Gemini Live’s real-time, AI-powered assistant into Chrome, according to what’s been unearthed in Chromium Gerrit (essentially the code playground…
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The M4 MacBook Air is tipped to show up before new iPads and the iPhone SE 4 in 2025
New MacBook Airs could be next for Apple After that it’s iPads and an iPhone in March iPadOS 18.3 and iOS 18.3 are on the way too Next year is lining up to be a pretty hectic one for Apple, with all kinds of new product unveilings being predicted by…
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AI educators are coming to this school – and it’s part of a trend
An Arizona charter school will use AI instead of human teachers for two hours a day on academic lessons. The AI will customize lessons in real-time to match each student’s needs. The company has only tested this idea at private schools before but claims it hugely increases student academic success.…
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Quordle today – my hints and answers for Tuesday, December 24 (game #1065)
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also…
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