Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE is nearly fully exposed before launch. A set of 26 purported promotional images surfaced Aug. 19, showing the phone’s design, camera layout, display and other hardware details. The images add to hands-on footage and earlier specifications leaks, while Samsung has already confirmed plans to launch a new S26 FE. The emerging…
Today’s Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you’ve been to a hockey game. 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…
Long before we had Amazon or Facebook marketplace, or thousands of other online retailers, we had eBay. And now, we have an eBay coupon to help you save on basics like vacuums and phones, to even your most niche need—because eBay has everything from haunted objects to ironic landline phones to retro gaming consoles. One…
Waymo has opened its next-generation robotaxi to all riders in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco — a notable milestone for the Alphabet company as it pushes to expand its fleet with vehicles that are cheaper to build, operate, and maintain. For now, customers in these markets may be matched with the new robotaxi, called…
For blind users, AI is becoming more than a chatbot; it can be a window into the world around them. That is the idea behind ScribeMe, an app created by 20-year-old Egyptian entrepreneur Mark Morad after he struggled with tools that could read text but could not adequately explain charts, diagrams, and other visual material…
Today’s Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you’ve been stuck in an overhanging fog. 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 strategies to…
Elon Musk is expected to spend big to boost Republicans in the midterms this November, according to Trump officials briefed on the matter. The precise amount could change, but the officials expect Musk to spend around $100 million to $200 million with a focus on voter turnout in key races, including Texas, where the fate…
Stripe confirmed on Wednesday that it was buying OpenRouter. While the company didn’t disclose the deal price, sources told the New York Times that it paid $7.5 billion. That’s a huge step up from OpenRouter’s $1.3 billion valuation in May. To put that price in context, the founders alone will reportedly receive $1.5 billion from the…
China could soon disappear from Google’s Pixel manufacturing map. The company reportedly plans to move production of all Pixel phones, smartwatches, and wireless earbuds out of China starting in 2027. Nikkei Asia reported that Google has told suppliers to prepare for the shift, with Vietnam and India expected to take on the work. Google has…
TL;DR: Through August 23, you can get Microsoft Office for life for only $42.97 (reg. $219). Software subscriptions are only a good option if you won’t be using the apps for long. For apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint that you’ll be using indefinitely, buying them outright is a much smarter option. Right now, you can…
