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Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wordle today column covers the original viral word game. S POILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers. Quordle today (game #1090) - hint #1 - Vowels How many different vowels are in Quordle today? • The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 3 *. * Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too). Quordle today (game #1090) - hint #2 - repeated letters Do any of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters? • Th...

CES 2025 has come and gone with no official confirmation of the possible AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT flagship graphics card, though there is somewhat of a confirmation of RDNA 4 graphics cards . Though AMD didn't have time to properly elaborate on RDNA 4 during its 45-minute CES 2025 keynote, according to Frank Azor (AMD’s head of consumer and gaming marketing), we know now that the tech is coming. This especially applies to the RX 9070 XT, which most likely will compete with Nvidia's RTX 5070. It'll be exciting to see what this card has to offer in terms of performance and official pricing. But for now, we'll keep an ear to the ground for the latest news and rumors, and bring them all in one place to keep you up to date on the latest developments. AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT: Cut to the chase (Image credit: YouTube / Michael Quesada) What is it? The possible AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU How much does it cost? Unknown at this time, as it hasn't been officially an...

Researchers say criminals are hiding malware in images hosted on reputable websites At least two different groups were seen deploying two types of infostealers The campaigns abuse an ancient Excel flaw, HP Wolf Security claims Hackers are hiding malware in website images to go unnoticed and compromise as many computers as possible, experts have warned. A new Threat Insights Report from HP Wolf Security, based on data from millions of endpoints, claims there are currently large campaigns active spreading VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivityStealer. Since the same techniques and loaders are used in both, the researchers suspect two groups are using the same malware kits to deliver different payloads. “In both campaigns, attackers hid the same malicious code in images on file hosting websites like archive.org, as well as using the same loader to install the final payload,” the researchers explained. “Such techniques help attackers circumvent detection, as image files appear benign whe...

Minisforum N5 Pro is unlike anything I've seen before: a powerful mini PC and expansive NAS It has a 10Gb + 5Gb LAN not unlike the MS01 I covered a while back Add in an OCuLink port and a PCIe x16 slot and you've got a pretty capable workstation PC One of my favorite mini PC makers, Minisforum, best known for its compact workstation systems like the MS-01 and MS-A1 , is expanding into the NAS market with the introduction of the N5 Pro, a 5-bay desktop NAS designed for performance and scalability. NASCompares , which went hands on with Minisforum’s new device at CES 2025, says the N5 Pro is the first of three planned NAS devices expected to launch this year. The N5 Pro is powered by an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (Strix Point) processor, equipped with 12 cores and 24 threads, running at a base clock of 3.5 GHz and capable of boosting up to 5.2 GHz. Built on AMD's Zen 5 architecture, the processor includes an integrated AI engine delivering 50 INT8 TOPS for enhance...

Hulu has released the official trailer for A Thousand Blows giving us a better look at what to expect The all-star cast includes Stephen Graham, Erin Doherty, and Malachi Kirby The series will be released on Hulu and Disney Plus on February 21 If you were a fan of the hit period drama Peaky Blinders , you won't want to miss Steven Knight's latest series which now has an official trailer. Actor Stephen Graham gave quite a memorable performance as Hayden Stagg in the beloved series, and he looks like he's about to showcase another brilliant role if this trailer is anything to go by. Here, he plays a criminal kingpin and notorious boxer, and honestly, I'm already a little scared of him! The series will debut on Hulu in the US and elsewhere on Disney Plus on February 21. With the trailer already hooking me in, I won't be surprised if we need to update our best Disney Plus shows and best Hulu shows round-ups, giving A Thousand Blows a space. It's stil...

A more expensive Raspberry Pi may not please everyone, so I looked for an alternative x86 model The Pi is still great for tinkerers and for enthusiasts But I feel that RPi did "An Apple" - 50% more expensive for 2x RAM is quite unexpected The Raspberry Pi Foundation recently introduced the Raspberry Pi 5 with 16GB of RAM , with the increased memory set to benefit heavyweight distributions such as Ubuntu for desktop use cases. But the new model is priced at $120 - nearly twice as expensive as the 8GB one, and very pricey for a single-board computer, which raises the question: could a better device be found for the same price? The answer is a resounding yes. The Dreamfyre Mini PC (DR02) offers a competitive x86 option with superior specifications and an actual case for $120 on Amazon . Designed for home, educational, and professional use, it is powered by a 12th Gen Intel Celeron N95 processor, capable of reaching speeds of up to 3.4GHz. The mini PC , which comes with W...

TikTok could shut its app for US users on Sunday, January 19 New report suggests TikTok app will show a pop-up ban message This would be more drastic and immediate than previously thought The clock is ticking on TikTok's proposed US ban – and a new report suggests the social media giant is planning to shut the app immediately to its 170 million US users this Sunday, January 19, unless the Supreme Court moves to block the ban. According to Reuters , TikTok is actually planning to go beyond the actions mandated by law. The ban would only affect new TikTok downloads on iOS and Android, which would mean fans could continue to use existing installs. But it seems TikTok could go further and shut its app completely in the US from Sunday. How would it do this? According to Reuters' sources, anyone attempting to open the app in the US "will see a pop-up message directing them to a website with information about the ban". Presumably, this will prevent US fans from usi...

Micron is teaming up with Pure Storage for the 150TB DirectFlash module Micron's G8 QLC NAND has been qualified for production, alongside Kioxia This chip is used in Micron's own rival 60TB SSD Pure Storage has announced an expanded collaboration with Micron which will see the American semiconductor company’s G9 QLC NAND integrated into the storage firm's future DirectFlash Module (DFM) solutions for use in hyperscale data centers. This move builds on a decade of cooperation between the two companies, spanning seven generations of NAND integration which includes the Micron G8 QLC NAND, which has been qualified for production in Pure Storage’s 150TB DFM expected later in 2025 (Pure Storage has previously said it plans to ship 300TB DFMs by 2026 ). Micron already uses this NAND chip in its own 60TB SSD. Addressing performance and efficiency needs DFM technology promises faster data transfer rates, low latency, and high reliability for data-intensive workloads. The...

Australian Open 2025 is underway – which means it's time to figure out the best (and possibly cheapest) way to watch live tennis from Melbourne from 12–26 January. The first Grand Slam tournament of 2025 featuring defending champion Jannik Sinner is expected to be watched by a global TV audience of 25 million, with over one million fans through the gates over three weeks. Tennis fans can watch the Australian Open for free on the local 9Now streaming service, and on major sports networks such ESPN and Eurosport, as well as via their respective apps. Ready to see the world's greatest tennis players on court? Stick with us for all the latest on the Australian Open including the draw, start times and highlights... Watching Australian Open 2025: the essentials Date: Sun, Jan 12 – Sun, Jan 26 Start time: 2pm ET / 7pm GMT US: ESPN via Sling / Fubo UK: Eurosport, Discovery+ 🇦🇺 FREE: 9Now (watch in Australia) 📺 Our FULL GUIDE to Australian Open live streams Use a V...

The Comet is a blend of Raspberry Pi, Simputer and Project Ara with a hint of Game Boy Its standout feature is the use of hardware extensions that can be quickly removed It launches on crowdfunding platform, Kickstarter, very soon Developed in India in the early 2000s, the Simputer , (Simple Inexpensive Mobile computer) was a groundbreaking handheld Linux computer many people believe inspired the Apple iPhone (and by extension, Android devices). It featured a touch interface, stylus input with handwriting recognition, an accelerometer, and a USB master port - all innovations well ahead of their time. I mention the Simputer now because I’m reminded of it looking at a brand new modular handheld computer set to debut on Kickstarter soon - the Mecha Comet is a portable Linux device aimed at developers, makers, and tinkerers. Running on open source software, the device features a magnetic snap interface for swappable extensions, which currently include a game controller, keyboard...

WhatsApp is seemingly testing a new look that brings AI front and center to the messaging app, as first discovered by WABetaInfo . The new look, as seen on a beta version of the Android app, gives AI its own tab and is clearly aimed at encouraging users to play with Meta's many AI tools. The WABetaInfo team found the AI tab lists features such as “Popular AI characters” you can chat with and bots organized by topic, like a bizarre dinner party where everyone’s a robot. There are also AI-generated stickers, images, and a Meta AI-powered search engine. If these sound familiar, that's because these AI tools already exist in WhatsApp – you just may not have noticed them, because they’re buried under the Chats tab. This redesign looks to make AI more visible and, presumably, more used. Whether that happens is anyone’s guess, but Meta seems to be betting on AI being the next big thing in messaging. The changes also affect the Communities tab, which no longer has its own space and...

Mark Zuckerberg has asked President-elect Trump to stop EU imposing fines Meta CEO compared GDPR and antitrust fines to tariffs on US companies Request comes after Facebook and Instagram move to replace fact checking services with community notes Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has called on President-elect Donald Trump to stop the European Union from levying fines against US companies for violating the bloc’s anti-trust, data protection, and other rules. Speaking on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast , Zuckerberg said, “I think it's a strategic advantage for the United States that we have a lot of the strongest companies in the world, and I think it should be part of the US strategy going forward to defend that.” Meta has faced €2.619 billion ($2.67 billion) in fines from the European Union since 2022 as a result of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) violations alone. Meta was also hit by a €797.72 million ($813.71 million) fine late in 2024 for violating EU antitrust rule...

This is only the second TB5 SSD on the market after the Envoy Ultra Seagate says it can reach speeds of 6700/5300MBps in read/write This rugged SSD will cost up to $600 for the 4TB version LaCie, Seagate’s premium brand, has launched the Rugged SSD Pro5, a high-speed external drive designed for creative professionals. The Thunderbolt 5 drive will be available in 2TB and 4TB capacities, offering high-speed data transfer rates which make it ideally suited for demanding creative workflows like direct editing of 6K and 8K RAW video files. The Rugged SSD Pro5 delivers ultra-fast read speeds of up to 6700MB/s and write speeds of up to 5300MB/s with a 50GB cache, allowing faster rendering, backups, and media transfers. LaCie says that once the cache is exceeded, the drive will deliver speeds of up to 5000MB/s for reading and 1800MB/s for writing. Price matched (Image credit: Seagate) Created by award-winning Scottish designer Neil Poulton, who has worked on many of LaCie’s...

Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers. NYT Connections today (game #582) - today's words (Image credit: New York Times) Today's NYT Connections words are… BANK PARK BOOK STORE RESERVE TRAIN SCHOOL POOL EARTH SIGNAL INCH COACH TURN GLOW GUIDE BRAKE NYT Connections today (game #582) - hint #1 - group hints What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups? YELLOW: Learn GREEN: Collection o...

Anyone who has attended the Consumer Electronics Show ( CES ) over recent years will have spotted that major automotive players have been muscling in on consumer tech turf. Autonomous driving, AI-powered voice assistants and masses of high-definition touchscreen displays have been employed to snare column inches and take over TikTok feeds. This year was no different, with BMW choosing the platform to introduce the latest generation of its iconic iDrive infotainment system that, unsurprisingly, now involves a frankly terrifying amount of screen real estate. Due to arrive in the upcoming BMW Neue Klasse X electric SUV, with the system slated to roll out to all new BMW models in the near future, the Panoramic iDrive offering features a 3D head-up display in front of the driver, a mammoth 17.9-inch central touchscreen and, to top it all off, a separate head-up display that spans the entire width of the windshield. As is the way with most infotainment systems now, the central touchscre...