The moon is almost completely out of view as we near the end of the current lunar cycle. The lunar cycle is a recurring series of eight unique phases of the moon’s visibility, and different phases occur as the Sun lights up different parts of the moon whilst it orbits Earth. Keep reading to find out…
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…
Star Wars studio Lucasfilm has announced that president Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down, ending 14 years at its helm. Appointed president upon Disney‘s acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012, Kennedy oversaw the release of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, standalone films such as Rogue One, and new Disney+ series such as The Mandalorian and Andor. Prior…
How to choose the best headphones We won’t beat around the bush: There’s no definitive “best” product here. Sure, elite audio brands put out high-quality products across the board, but even within each of those brands, you’ll find different tiers of products. Some will deliver better value, and some will deliver better hardware and active…
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you have a green thumb. 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…
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 will be easier if you know Italian soccer teams. 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…
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has announced a change in policy that purports to offer more protections against sexualized deepfakes, at least on X. The new policy comes as California launches an investigation into the issue, while the UK is threatening a ban. “We have implemented technological measures to prevent the Grok account from allowing the…
Verizon‘s network was down for much of Wednesday, the company eventually announcing that it had been restored at 10:20 p.m. ET / 7:20 p.m. PT. Thousands of users across the U.S. were left with their phones in SOS mode due to this outage, meaning they could only make emergency calls. Well, at least in theory….
It’s day 26 of the lunar cycle, so there’s not much to see on the Moon’s surface tonight. If you have viewing gear, however, you may still catch a glimpse. Keep reading to see what’s happening with tonight’s Moon. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Thursday, Jan. 15, the Moon phase is Waning Crescent….
