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Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games.SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers.Your Strands expertYour Strands expertMarc McLarenSocial Links NavigationGlobal Editor in ChiefNYT Strands today (game #236) – hint #1 – today’s themeWhat is the theme of…

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The apparent success of the leaseback arrangement might explain how Rush was able to attract what was OceanGate’s largest ever investment in 2020, at a time when the company was working on the expensive task of replacing the Titan’s first hull that had cracked during testing. The $18 million in equity funding allowed OceanGate to rebuild the Titan and move forward with its first Titanic expedition in 2021. Around this time, documents indicate that OceanGate may have had more control in the taken over ownership of Cyclops 2 LLC.But by 2023, OceanGate seemed to be on a much shakier financial…

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is only out for a select few around the world (and Xbox Game Pass subs, apparently). With the starting gun going off, players raced to try it out in its opening hours. But one player took to Twitch with a lofty goal: the world first gold camo unlock. Meanwhile, I’m at work. Figures. Streamer Reidboy booted up the game the moment it came out, and immediately got to work grinding out the gold camo on the XM4 Assault Rifle. Less than three hours after launch he achieved his goal, and posted on the skin…

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Developers building applications for iPhones will be able to take advantage of Apple’s contactless transactions starting in the upcoming fall release of iOS 18.1, the company announced on Aug. 14. This means that apps could include custom in-person payments, corporate badges and other IDs, rewards cards, and more. The new feature will be available to developers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, the U.K., and the U.S. Contactless payments such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay have become common for their ease of use, allowing people to tap their phone to make purchases. Likewise, near-field communication IDs…

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Microsoft is adding Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to Windows’ Photos app, enabling users to scan and copy text directly from images. This feature will be available on Windows 11 and Windows 10 when it is officially released.On 22 October 2024, Microsoft announced upcoming updates to its Photos app, some of which are already available for preview to Windows Insiders via Windows 11’s Insider Channel. This allows Insiders to test and provide feedback on the new features before a full rollout.For Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft also plans to introduce ‘super resolution’ to enhance its Photos app. These updates aim to improve…

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Apple is now speculated to launch an updated MacBook Air with the M4 chipset next year, between January and March 2025. However, the update is not expected to involve a redesign; instead, it will resemble the current model, which features the M3 chipset, as reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. He states that Apple is anticipated to launch two versions of the MacBook Air with the M4 chipset: a 13-inch model and a 15-inch model, similar to the versions currently available.Also Read: Exclusive: Meta discusses its WhatsApp AI advantage and the potential for native Llama AI on AndroidMacBook Air M4: What…

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Scientists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center have gotten the evidence that traumatic brain injuries (TBI) could heighten the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. This study had involved both animal models and human brain tissue. It sheds light on how TBIs may trigger harmful protein build-ups in the brain, leading to cognitive issues associated with Alzheimer’s. A key aspect of the research points to a protein called BAG3, which plays a critical role in removing harmful proteins from the brain. Enhancing this protein could potentially reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s in individuals who have experienced TBI.How TBIs May…

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A new mystery thriller series titled Prime Target is set to debut on Apple TV Plus in 2025 and it sounds like it will be packed with puzzles to unravel.The new show was first announced in February earlier this year, when the streamer revealed that it had cast a leading duo that are familiar faces from the best streaming services. Leo Woodall is known for The White Lotus and Netflix rom-com One Day, and will star alongside Quintessa Swindell, who was in Black Adam, which is streaming on Max in the US. The duo will star in the eight episode…

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The 42nd Golden Joystick Awards will be streamed live next month, and it’s set to be hosted by voice actor Ben Starr.Starr, known for voicing Final Fantasy 16 protagonist Clive Rosfield and Prometheus in Hades 2, is set to be joined by a host of guest presenters. These include Neil Newbon (Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3), Patricia Summersett (Princess Zelda in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom), Alex McKenna (Sadie Adler in Red Dead Redemption 2), and Abubakar Salim (Bayek in Assassin’s Creed Origins and director of Tales of Kenzera: Zau).On the upcoming…

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Google is expected to launch the Pixel 9a smartphone early next year and leaks surrounding the device have been growing rapidly. Over the past few weeks, we came across rumours revealing a new design, chipset details and more. Now, new rumours have been spreading regarding the Pixel 9a camera, showcasing new features but with a major downgrade in comparison to Pixel 8a. Know what Google has planned for its affordable smartphone model, the Pixel 9a. Also read: Apple October event may take place next week: Here’s when M4 Macs may debutPixel 9a camera specsAccording to the Android Headline report, the Google…

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