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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 30.
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 The all-new iPhone 17 Air will likely be the standout device at Apple's September "Awe Dropping" event, but the iPhone 17 Pro isn't exactly getting left behind. There are design updates and new features coming, and we've outlined everything we know so far below.
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IVF is all-consuming, with a steep learning curve. I turned to AI to help make sense of it all.
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Sure, the Mini Crossword only took 1 or 2 minutes to solve, but the game mattered to lots of people, including me.
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Actually, chances are that you have most of the bits associated with Windows 11 H2 on your PC right now. Microsoft is servicing both Windows 11 24H2 as well as Windows 11 25H2 on the same servicing branch, and the 25H2 update will be pushed to your PC as an "enablement package."
In simpler terms, this means that Microsoft has simply sent most of the code in Windows 11 25H2 to your PC already, and the only thing left to do will be to turn the new, updated features on. The enablement package will basically be a standard patch, delivered to your PC by Windows Update. How big the patch is and how long it will take to install is basically determined by your habits: if you've previously kept your PC up to date, there won't be that much code to install and the process should go far more quickly than the sizeable Windows 11 24H2 update that took place late last year.
In June, Microsoft pitched the Windows 11 25H2 update as "as easy as a restart." It will be rolled out in the "second half of 2025," Microsoft said then.
Naturally, there will be bugs — though with a smaller update hopefully they will be minimal. You can always postpone the Windows 11 25H2 Update by using the "Pause updates" control in Windows Update. That will buy you seven weeks until Microsoft forces you to apply new patches, including Windows 11 25H2. Usually, there's a small cadre
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Amazon Smart Plugs are really simple. All you have to do is plug it into an outlet, then plug any device into the smart plug itself. Then, using an app on your phone, you can remotely control the smart plug and toggle it on and off from anywhere. Using Alexa routines, you can even schedule and automate via rules. Boom! Any dumb device can be "smart" now.
For example, you can smart plug your coffee machine and have it automatically start in the morning, or you can smart plug your main living room lamp so you can turn it off without getting out of bed. Another idea is to connect your Christmas lights to a smart plug and have them turn on and off at certain times of day without any intervention.
These Amazon Smart Plugs are nice because they're compact and don't block the other outlet when plugged in, and you can even plug two of them in on the same outlet plate if you want to. Get one for just $20, or grab several and place them around your home!
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 Apple's iOS 26 update brings an unexpected camera trick to AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2 - the ability to control iPhone photo and video capture using AirPods stem gestures. The new Camera Remote feature essentially turns your wireless earbuds into a handy hands-free photography tool. Keep reading to learn how it works.
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This version of the Falcata is an interesting beast. As the full-length title implies, it's a 75% layout, which basically means laptop-style with a full function row and arrow keys but no numpad. The keyboard's signature feature is its ability to split in half, separating into two sections tethered by a USB cable. Many typists prefer this option for ergonomic layouts, and gamers like it for similar reasons. Notably, this keyboard is wireless—you still need that cable for the left side of the board, even when it's positioned in its conventional layout, but Bluetooth, 2.4GHz dongle-based wireless, and standard USB are all options.
The rest of the keyboard is a laundry list of in-demand features. PBT keycaps, interior layers of foam, and, of course, RGB lighting are
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What makes this laptop special? Just look at the specs. This HP Omen Transcend 14 runs on a cutting-edge Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor and a chunky 32GB of fast LPDDR5X RAM, delivering high performance for anything and everything you wish to use the device for—not just gaming but also browsing, streaming, hobbies, and work. It also has a 1TB SSD to hold all your apps, games, and files.
But the kicker here is the dedicated Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card that unlocks tip-top visuals thanks to the latest tech, including DLSS 4, ray tracing, and frame generation. Crank those settings up and watch it fly! And rest assured that it'll look great on this laptop's gorgeous 14-inch OLED display with its 2880×1800 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 500 nits of brightness. It doesn't get better than that.
When we reviewed a lesser config of the HP Omen Transcend 14, we still appreciated its performance enough to give it a 4.5-star rating and our Editors' Choice award. This one's even better—and though it's normally pretty pricey, it's now within reach with this $400 discount.
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 If you've noticed that you're hearing birdsong longer into your day than you used to, your observation fits with those made by researchers examining millions of hours of tweets and warbles. But just why are our feathered friends holding longer concerts?
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After earlier efforts to reign in generative artificial intelligence (genAI) were criticized as too vague and ineffective, the Biden Administration is now expected to announce new, more restrictive rules for use of the technology by federal employees.
The executive order, expected to be unveiled Monday, would also change immigration standards to allow a greater influx of technology workers to help accelerate US development efforts.
On Tuesday night, the White House issued invitations for a "Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence" event Monday hosted by President Joseph R. Biden Jr., according to The Washington Post.
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