Millennials, the first computer generation, recall many a classroom lecture about the unreliability of Wikipedia. We were told to be wary of unverified forum posts. We were advised to seek out primary sources on the World Wide Web, and the place to start was Google. Now, as Gen Alpha enters AI-powered classrooms, can Google Search…
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, 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 to…
Today’s Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you watch soccer. 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…
True ice cream is a labor-intensive process that requires double boilers to make custard, on top of all the churning time. But innovation has brought convenience to the kitchen. Instant ice cream machines like the TikTok-famous Ninja Creami make ice cream easy for anyone to make at home These appliances take a hint from blenders…
FIFA is giving the World Cup final its first Super Bowl-style halftime show, and the lineup is almost as crowded as the pitch. Justin Bieber, BTS, Madonna, and Shakira will headline the performance during Sunday’s final between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium. Burna Boy, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus…
TL;DR: T-Mobile is giving away the iPhone 17 for free this weekend. Here’s how to qualify for this limited-time offer. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPhone 17 Free when you trade in your eligible phone on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan. Shop Now Everyone is talking about Samsung right now….
TL;DR: Geeky Sex Toys limited-edition Pokémoan Collection goes live on July 21 at 7 p.m. ET. (Note: These will sell out.) Becoming a Pokémon “master” just got a brand-new meaning… In 2016, Geeky Sex Toys released a small collection of Pokémon-inspired sex toys (which they very cheekily named “Pokémoan”), and it sold out instantly. (Because,…
Critics have been singing the praises of Christopher Nolan’s much-anticipated adaptation of The Odyssey, not only for its ambition but also for its astounding execution. The British American filmmaker looked to an ancient Greek epic to unfurl a joltingly sharp critique of contemporary American politics. And it turns out that casting Matt Damon in the…
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey follows one of literature’s most famous and most laborious voyages home. In Homer’s epic tale, Odysseus (Matt Damon) is challenged by the gods, the elements, and a fair few mythological creatures on his way home from the Trojan War. Many of these myths will be easy to spot for classical mythology…
If last week’s trailer for Dune: Part Three wasn’t enough to tide you over until the film’s Dec. 18 release, you’re in luck. You might be able to catch exclusive footage from Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic before screenings of The Odyssey. Roughly four minutes of footage from Dune: Part Three will play before IMAX 70mm…
