NASA just brought back from the dead a science mission to the moon involving a water-seeking rover that many believed was already being disassembled and scrapped for parts. The U.S. space agency canceled the so-called VIPER rover, short for Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, in July 2024, citing launch delays and cost overruns. VIPER, already…
I’ve been testing dating apps for Mashable for three years, and Pure is one of the most unconventional and artsy platforms I’ve used — especially for an app that’s so direct about sex, yet lacks the usual NSFW ads and creepy messages. Unlike “traditional” dating apps (and this is definitely a niche app), Pure encourages…
Happy Monday and welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Today’s games feature difficulty levels that dial up the challenge quickly, but we have all the tips you need to navigate them. Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun…
Today’s Connections will challenge your musical knowledge in a very unexpected way. 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…
Today’s NYT Strands hints will help you understand the flavor of today’s puzzle. Strands, the New York Times‘ elevated word-search game, 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…
If you’re going to play a game that involves cold calling celebrities, there are probably few better playing partners than one of the world’s most famous actors, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. In the clip above, The Smashing Machine star sits down opposite BBC Radio One host Greg James for a game of “Sit Down, Stand…
Today’s Wordle answer features a couple things that might trip people up regardless of their favorite starting word. If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and…
No one loves footwear more than the Italians. As three first rate collections by leading shoe makers underlined this week. These shoes are made for walking, and ruling and seducing. Read More
Saturday in Milan witnessed the appearance of the Devil known for wearing Prada at Dolce & Gabbana, a bold and powerful debut by Louise Trotter at Bottega Veneta, and an uncluttered vision at Ferrari. Read More
Judging by the collections unveiled on Saturday, Milanese couturiers are banking on a vibrant summer 2026, with colourful, textured and richly detailed collections, as seen at Ferragamo, Stella Jean and MSGM. Read More
