Month: July 2025
NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1494, Tuesday, July 22
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Wordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Monday’s puzzle instead then or the New York Times’ Games app (iOS / Android), and is […]
Flip phones like the Galaxy Z Flip7 are the perfect phone design, so why doesn’t Apple make one?
I’ve spent the last few weeks with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, and I’m more convinced than ever: flip phones are better smartphones. So why is Apple, the company that once redefined smartphones, sitting on the sidelines? I have some theories, and I think an Apple iPhone Flip would be fantastic, if Apple can […]
I asked 5 experts what makes the perfect vacuum for hard floor – here’s what they told me
Vacuum cleaners aren’t just for carpet – a good vacuum cleaner is very useful for keeping hard floors dust- and hair-free. If your home has lots of hard floors, the good news is that you don’t need a particularly powerful model to achieve a thorough clean. Or, as Kiril Natov, a carpet and upholstery cleaning […]
In the shadow of AI, has cloud peaked? This survey claims more businesses are moving away from cloud computing to dedicated servers
Study finds 42% of IT professionals moved workloads from the cloud back to dedicated in just one year Nearly half of IT teams faced surprise cloud costs of between $5,000 and $25,000 Dedicated servers dominate in government, finance, and IT, where uptime and compliance are critical The growing popularity of cloud infrastructure hasn’t erased the […]
I’m a TV reviewer and a gamer – here are the top 4 gaming TVs you can buy right now
When picking a TV for gaming, you’ll want to make sure that it not only comes with essential gaming features – mainly 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and HDR gaming support – but that it has the performance and picture quality to match. Whether it’s a premium OLED powerhouse or a more affordable mini-LED TV, the […]
Razer has a new Thunderbolt 5 docking station, and this one can transform into an 8TB external SSD
Razer Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station merges port expansion and SSD storage in one compact unit With Thunderbolt Share, the dock enables fast file transfers between PCs without using a network Handles three 4K monitors at 120Hz through a single connection Razer has launched a new accessory based on the latest Thunderbolt standard, designed to boost […]
Your Gmail inbox could soon be filled with adverts as Google tests new shoppable ad formats — and yes, it’s as bad as it sounds
Google tests shoppable Gmail ads that expand into product-rich experiences New format blends Promotions tab with eCommerce shopping carousel interface Gmail may become a new performance channel for ecommerce-driven marketers Google has long dominated the digital ad market by placing ads across its vast ecosystem, including Search, YouTube, and millions of partner sites and apps. […]
More popular npm packages hijacked to spread malware
A npm package maintainer has fallen victim to a phishing attack The attackers accessed packages and updated them to carry malware Most antivirus programs are still not properly flagging the malicious DLL Several popular npm packages with millions of weekly downloads were targeted, and one used as a launchpad for malware deployment, when its maintainer […]
The biggest change in the next iPad Pro could be the addition of an extra camera – here’s why
The next iPad Pro could have two selfie cameras It would enable easy video calling in any orientation The tablet will also be upgraded with an M5 chipset We’re expecting a successor to the M4 iPad Pro 2024 at some point this year, and alongside the standard performance bump, it looks as though we’re going […]
The UK could make a U-turn on Apple’s encryption backdoor demand
The UK could soon back down on its demand for an Apple encryption backdoor US officials, including Vice President JD Vance, have been putting strong pressure against it Apple killed its iCloud’s end-to-end encryption feature in the UK in February, and then challenged the order in Court The UK could soon back down from its demand […]