If you’re reading this, you’re looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times‘ elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky…
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that’s captured the public’s attention. The game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we’ve served up some hints and tips to…
The New York Times has launched Pips, the latest entry in its daily habit-forming catalogue of games that includes Wordle, Connections, and Strands. Released in August 2025, Pips is dominoes with a twist. You don’t have to be good at dominoes to be good at Pips, which is designed to be a single-player experience. How…
Little by little, the long-rumored foldable Apple iPhone is becoming real. A new report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman details some of the features of the upcoming device, likely to launch in the fall of 2026. Apple‘s first foldable phone will reportedly be a book-style foldable, opening vertically into a small tablet. It will have a…
Summer’s nearly over, and you know what that means: It’s almost time to cozy up at home, wrap yourself in some blankets, and binge boatloads of fall TV. SEE ALSO: The 10 best TV shows of 2025 (so far), and where to stream them And boy oh boy, is a lot of TV coming our…
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If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it’ll take…
Being a woman on the internet can be tough, but trying to find a genuine connection on a dating app can feel even tougher. Between the emboldened creeps, endless swiping, and surprisingly convincing AI profiles, it’s enough to make you wonder if applying for Love Island is a more sane alternative. (Spoiler alert: it’s not.)…
Pips is the newest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the new game 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 to move onto…
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