2025

Astronomers in Australia have created the largest and most detailed low-frequency radio image ever made of the Milky Way, revealing Earth’s galactic neighborhood in a new way.  The colorful new picture is not an artist’s acid-washed metal masterpiece but a view of the galaxy from the vantage point of the Southern Hemisphere. Because the image…

We’ve all been there: applying a screen protector to a prized device, and that stray bubble caught below the plastic just will not move to the edge and escape. It can be so frustrating. If you recently picked up the new iPhone 17 and are hunting for the best screen protector for your new device,…

I’ll admit, I initially judged this smartwatch by its good looks. It’s sleek, modern, minimalist, boasts an OLED display, and certainly doesn’t look like a cheap smartwatch. However, I was suspicious given its $99 price, which drops to $79 when on sale. But as it turns out, Nothing’s CMF Watch 3 Pro is awesome. There’s…

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you’re stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you…

Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is simple if you understand basketball. As we’ve shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just…

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who…

You can’t talk headphones without bringing Beats into the conversation. The house that Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine built revolutionized the product category. Its influence on the headphones market became even stronger once Apple acquired the audio electronics staple. Their partnership has led to many acclaimed releases. At the top of the list are the…

Ready or not, we’re fast approaching the holiday shopping season. Choosing the best Christmas gifts for the ones you love is either an epic quest that you look forward to every year — or one you dread. Luckily, we spend our days testing all the latest gadgets and gear, and we know exactly what to…