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Today's Wordle answer is the hardest this year, with an average score of 5.4, and 'Wordle 1037 X' is trending on Twitter – here's why it's so tough and what to do in future
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 20h
Today's Wordle is the most difficult we've had so far in 2024, but that doesn't come close to describing how tough it is. 'Wordle 1,037 X' is trending high on Twitter, which is always a sign of a hard puzzle, and some 13% of players have failed it so far. Solving it in six guesses or fewer and preserving your Wordle streak will be a challenge, that's for sure. But there are ways to play it to avo
Today Only: 4x Bonus Miles On Apple Purchases
500+One Mile at a Time / 22min
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles and points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link, you can earn bonus points in addition to the ones you’d earn for credit card spending. Whenever I make an online purchase, I always check to see which shopping portal has the best bonus. There’s one promotion on online purchases right now that I th
Apple's FineWoven accessories might be on their way out
Mashable / 59min
It may be end of the line for Apple's FineWoven accessories. Introduced last year as a textile-based replacement for Apple's leather cases and wallets, FineWoven accessories were touted as a similarly fancy, but more environmentally friendly alternative. They weren't greeted all that well, though, with numerous complaints that they're just not as good as leather products, even though they were so
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NYT's The Mini crossword answers for April 22
Mashable / now
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 play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
Ecosia launches a cross-platform browser, starts an affiliate link program
27TechCrunch / 1h
Tree planting search engine Ecosia launched a new cross-platform browser today to increase its online footprint. The new browser, available for Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android, is built on top of Chromium. That’s why there aren’t many feature differences from Chrome. The company sees that as a good thing as people might be tempted to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use onl
North Koreans Secretly Animated Amazon and Max Shows, Researchers Say
27Wired / 1h
Thousands of exposed files on a misconfigured North Korean server hint at one way the reclusive country may evade international sanctions.
Semiconductor Giant ASML Has a New Boss, and a Big Problem
23Wired / 2h
European chip machine-maker ASML is at the center of US-China trade tensions. Its new chief executive now faces a daunting political juggling act.
Seraphim Space launches second VC fund with nine investments already under its belt
TechCrunch / 2h
Following its first close with limited partners including Eutelsat, the early stage fund will build a global portfolio of 30 startups that will be backed at the seed and Series A stages. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
This gadget promises to increase productivity inside your vehicle by converting ICE screens into displays — and even includes Samsung DeX compatibility for free
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Mayton Motion has developed a wireless adapter that transforms a car's navigation screen into a functional laptop-like display. Users can access a range of new features by connecting the device via the car's USB port. AutoPro X is powered by Android Auto/Samsung DeX (it only works with Samsung Galaxy models that support DeX) and offers Bluetooth pairing, so users can connect game controllers, key
Peak XV’s Piyush Gupta is leaving firm to start own secondary-focused VC fund
TechCrunch / 3h
Piyush Gupta, one of the operating leaders at Peak XV Partners, is leaving the firm at the end of this month to start his own fund, four people familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. Gupta joined Peak XV, formerly known as Sequoia Capital India & SEA, in 2017, leading the influential venture firm’s strategic development […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Tinder is making it easier to share date details with family and friends
Engadget / 4h
Tinder has revealed a feature that both helps users share their excitement about a date with loved ones and acts as a safety tool. The Share My Date feature lets users share details about a planned date with a single link. The URL can point to details including the location, date and time of the rendezvous along with a photo of your match and a link to their profile. The page can include some not
How to watch 2024 MotoGP live streams online for free in the U.S.
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Stream 2024 MotoGP races for free on ServusTV . Access this free streaming platform from the U.S. with ExpressVPN . If you're not already familiar with MotoGP , we'd like to take this opportunity to introduce you to a thrilling and unpredictable form of two-wheel racing. If you're looking for something that entertains over every single lap, without constant pit stops and yellow flags (we'r
Get lifetime access to Babbel language learning for £120
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning (All Languages) is on sale for £120, saving you 75% on list price. If you’ve always wanted to learn to speak another language, but don’t know how to fit it into your busy schedule, we have a solution for you. This lifetime subscription to the Babbel Language Learning app offers personalised language courses with short 10- to 15-minute les
How to watch Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Watch Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians in the IPL for free on JioCinema . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The IPL is off to yet another exhilarating start and cricket fans all over the world are tuning in to catch the action. With over a month to go until the end of the season, there's still plenty of time to watch some of the best player
Tinder gets a ‘Share My Date’ feature for users to send date plans to their curious friends
21TechCrunch / 4h
It’s not uncommon for people to screenshot dating profiles and send them to their friends and loved ones, either to get feedback or to let them know who they’re seeing that weekend. Now, Tinder users are able to share their date plans directly from the app thanks to a new feature called “Share My Date.” […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for April 22
Mashable / 6h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for April 22's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle c
TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech'
300+BBC News / 6h
The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban the app if TikTok's owner does not cut China ties.
Tesla cuts prices in major markets as sales fall
200+BBC News / 7h
The move comes after the firm reported a sharp fall in deliveries in the first three months of 2024.
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for April 22
Mashable / 7h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game 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 get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e
Explore a digitized collection of doomed Everest climber’s letters home
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / The final letter from George Mallory from Camp I, Mount Everest, to his wife Ruth Mallory, May 27, 1924. (credit: The Master and Fellows of Magdalene College, Cambridge) In June 1924, a British mountaineer named George Leigh Mallory and a young engineering student named Andrew "Sandy" Irvine set off for the summit of Mount Everest and disappeared—just two casualties of a peak that has c
Can touchless tech create 'equitable' gaming?
36BBC News / 9h
Click reporter Paul Carter has a go at playing Minecraft with his eyes.
Quordle today – hints and answers for Monday, April 22 (game #819)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Another week brings another round of Quordles to puzzle over. Today's is a moderately tough one, so if you need a helping hand then scroll down for my hints. And if you don't have time to play at all, you'll also find the answers. But why not give it a go yourself before peeking at them, eh? SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the
How Chinese firms are using Mexico as a backdoor to the US
300+BBC News / 9h
Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Monday, April 22 (game #50)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
It's time for your Monday instalment of NYT Strands, the word game that challenges you to solve a kind of leveled-up wordsearch. Today's puzzle is not too bad, in my experience, but if you need hints to help you then scroll down and you'll find a selection. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers. NYT Strands today (gam
TikTok Shop expands its secondhand luxury fashion offering to the UK
TechCrunch / 9h
TikTok Shop, TikTok’s social commerce marketplace, is launching a secondhand luxury category in the U.K., putting it in closer competition with The RealReal, Vestiaire Collective, Depop, Poshmark, and Mercari, among others. The offering has already existed in TikTok Shop U.S. for over six months. The new category allows customers in the U.K. to purchase pre-owned […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights
With Amex Cutting SiriusXM Reimbursements, Here’s How To Get The Top Plan For Just $3.99 Per Month
View from the Wing / 11h
American Express drops SiriusXM from eligibility for its $20 per month 'digital entertainment credit'. I've been using that credit for my New York Times digital subscription and for SiriusXM. However, SiriusXM charges will only be rebated through May 7th. Continue reading ...
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