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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Sept. 17.
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Wes Ott covers today's top tech stories. Apple's new software update is available to the public. Amazon to release new hardware later this month. Meta holds its "Connect" event and unveils new products.
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Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Sept. 17, No. 359
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 Apple released iOS 26 on September 15, and it's now available for all iPhone users with a compatible device. There are a lot of changes and features to learn about, so if you want a quick, easy-to-read list that outlines what's new, we've got you covered.
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I took a closer look at Apple's new Sleep Score and hypertension notification features for Apple Watch.
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 Apple released watchOS 26 yesterday, and if you have a Series 9 or later or an Ultra 2 or later, there are a surprising number of useful new features. Apple could have limited new additions like Sleep Score and Hypertension notifications to the newest Apple Watch models, but now you don't need to buy a new watch to get helpful features.
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Shop cases for the whole iPhone 17 collection, from cutesy models to hard-hitting protectors.
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 The Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3 are among the latest additions to the Apple Watch lineup, so how do they compare?
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As President Trump extended for a fourth time a deadline to determine TikTok's future in the United States, details of an agreement to address concerns about the app began to emerge.
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Sign up for our texts to get the latest price drops from big brands like Apple, Samsung and much more.
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Meta prepares to reveal its next plans for augmented and virtual reality. Here's what's next for smart glasses and Quest headsets.
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 The AirPods Pro 3 use an Acoustic Seal Test to check the fit of ear tips, according to a new Apple support document. Apple says that the Acoustic Seal Test will ensure that you're using the proper ear tip size for the best sound quality and noise cancellation.
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The Kaitlin Olson crime drama is airing new episodes.
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The cheapest path into macOS is cheaper than normal today, thanks to this sale.
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Microsoft and Nvidia unveiled plans to invest a combined $45 billion in the UK during US President Donald Trump's state visit.
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Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Sept. 17, No. 1,551.
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Only Murders in the Building, Tempest, and Alien: Earth are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Hulu this month.
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 Mophie today announced the launch of four new Qi2 wireless chargers that can charge MagSafe-compatible iPhones at up to 15W.
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The 15-time winners take on Roberto De Zerbi's Phocéens at the Bernabéu.
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Kayak.ai is a mobile platform designed to simplify travel planning. Here's how to use it.
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 Amazon today is hosting massive discounts across the entire M4 MacBook Air lineup, with deals that represent all-time lows across every model of the computer. In total, you'll find $200 off the M4 MacBook Air notebook right now, with both 13-inch and 15-inch models on sale.
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 macOS Tahoe 26 includes support for automatically joining your iPhone's Personal Hotspot when no Wi-Fi network is available, so you no longer need to manually connect.
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The retail warehouse chain has issued specific instructions on how to dispose of the bottles.
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The tech company is integrating Veo 3 into Shorts and expanding its tool that lets creators detect videos using their facial likeness.
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If you're not vacuuming in a grid pattern, you're leaving dirt behind. Here's the right way to do it.
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YouTube launched a slate of new AI tools for creators today.
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The Trump administration waxes optimistic once again about getting to a long-delayed resolution for TikTok in the US.
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It doesn't help that the FBI Director has long promoted various conspiracy theories online.
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 In a massive study looking at more than two million individuals, scientists have failed to find any meaningful link between the use of opioid painkillers and the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), challenging earlier research suggesting otherwise.
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A misconfigured platform used by the Department of Homeland Security left national security information—including some related to the surveillance of Americans—accessible to thousands of people.
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Apple released macOS Tahoe on September 15, which means it's now available for all Macs that support it. If you didn't download the new software yet, here are some features that might entice you to upgrade.
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With it being a mandatory update, the Windows Update system will periodically keep trying to install the update even if users have declined, reports Windows Latest. That's obviously a repetitive nuisance if the update won't properly install for whatever reason.
Windows Latest has compiled a list of the various error codes that can crop up during installation of the September update, including 0x800F0991, 0x800F0922, 0x80071A2D, 0x800F081F, 0x80070302, 0x80070306, and 0x8000FFFF.
In addition, some users are saying the update takes a lot longer to download than these monthly updates usually take, although that could just be due to the fact that this particular update is larger.
Normally, it's possible to get around Windows update installation problems by circumventing Windows Update altogether and manually installing an update via the Microsoft Update Catalog. However, with update KB5065426, even this method is throwing errors for some.
According to Windows Latest, the only workaround for this issue right now is to use the Media Creation
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Amazon just confirmed Prime Day will return on Oct. 7 and 8. Here's what to know about Prime Big Deal Days.
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This has been in testing for a while, centralizing a single launch area for games from the Microsoft Store, Xbox Game Pass, Steam, Activision-Blizzard's Battle.net, and GOG. Games are automatically added to the Xbox app's "My Library" area upon installation. Fortnite on the Epic Games Store also makes an appearance on the Xbox Wire story (spotted by The Verge).
The update is live on my PC, and indeed, I'm seeing a bunch of games on my system in it. Just so many games. Getting info from Steam seems to be a little hit and miss—several of them are showing a missing logo or a generic one, like the Unity logo for a demo.
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In a blog post from yesterday, Spotify announced that it's taking things even further by expanding the features available to free users. Such features include direct playback of specific songs on demand, which previously only allowed you to listen to random "similar" songs.
Spotify is calling this "Pick & Play," which only Premium users could do up until now. Spotify is also wrapping it together with what it calls "Search & Play" (find and instantly play the song you want) and "Share & Play" (share a track with someone, who can instantly listen to it).
All of these ways to listen to specific songs on demand are now available to free users. Spotify also wants you to know that you can create your own playlists and listen to Spotify's expert-curated playlists for free. You can also personalize your playlist covers and find new songs curated to your musical tastes with the special Discover Weekly playlist.
All of this without any restrictions?
It isn't clear from the blog post itself whether on-demand playback of specific songs is unlimited. Li
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 Epson has launched a new "stylish, beautifully crafted" UST projector for home cinema enthusiasts. The Lifestudio Grand EH-LS670 promises daytime bright 4K visuals at up to 120 inches, and immersive sound by Bose.
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The creator of ChatGPT published a paper on how people use the chatbot. TikTok may avoid a national ban with a new China-US framework deal. Spotify promises long-awaited lossless audio streaming for premium subscribers.
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However, given the right environment, the computer can also be started in other ways: from CD/DVD, via the network and from external data carriers such as USB flash drives. Because flash drives are most important for external booting, our guide focuses on this scenario.
In principle, however, the explanations also apply to other connected storage, such as larger USB hard drives, internal data carriers that are connected via USB cable or adapter, and inserted SD and micro SD cards.
Why boot Windows from a flash drive?
If the PC usually starts with Windows from the hard drive, the question is justified as to why you should boot from a USB stick.
In some cases there are good or even compelling reasons for this. For example, if you bought the computer without Windows, you have to install the operating system first. This can be done easily, quickly and flexibly from a flash drive with customizations. Or if Microsoft's operating system no longer starts even in safe mode, you can of course reinstall it.
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Hulu has some frighteningly good options.
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The biometric lock also includes a numbered keypad, Wi-Fi controls and a mechanical lock and key.
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The conclusion to the hit coming-of-age series is almost here. Here's what you need to know.
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 Apple Sports was updated today with a Home Screen widget, availability in more countries, and the ability to schedule Live Activities for upcoming events.
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Available starting today, the Wyze Palm Lock isn't the first smart lock capable of the palm-reading trick; recent locks from Eufy, TP-Link's Tapo brand, TCL, and Phillips can do the same thing.
What sets the Wyze Palm Lock apart is (unsurprisingly for Wyze, a company known for its budget-friendly devices) the price: just $129.99, versus $200 for the TCL D1 Pro Palm Vein Smart Lock and a whopping $399 for the Eufy FamiLock S3 Max (which, to be fair, is a smart lock with an embedded video doorbell).
As with other palm-reading smart locks of its type, the Wi-Fi-enabled Wyze Palm Lock verifies your identity by scanning the unique pattern of veins beneath the surface of your palm. Such palm-based biometrics are said to be faster and more accurate than more typical fingerprint scans, and even better, a wave of your palm will do; in other words, you don't have to touch anything to unlock the door. All biometric data is stored locally rather than in the cloud.
Don't want to use the palm reader, or need to grant access to someone without enrolling their palm? An illuminated keypad stores up to 50 unique access codes, and there's also a standard keyhole protected by a slide-down damping cover (keys are included).
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 iOS 26 adds a new Hearing Protection setting for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 in some countries across Europe and the Middle East, such as Belgium, Czechia, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates.
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 Verizon today has Apple's HomePod mini for $84.99 in three colors, down from $99.99. As with all Verizon discounts, you don't need to be a Verizon Wireless customer to get this sale, and the retailer is offering free two day shipping.
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NEW RESOURCES Babel: The Ukrainian Book Institute has opened an online database of translations of Ukrainian literature into other languages. "The Ukrainian Book Institute (UBI) has launched an online database of translations […]
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Meta's $14 billion investment in Scale AI set off a flurry of dealmaking in the AI data industry, as Meta's rivals cut ties with Scale for other data companies
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The Trump administration has announced plans to eliminate the Energy Star program, as originally reported by The Washington Post. This announcement occurred during an all-hands meeting of the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Atmospheric Protection, in which the department was shuttered.
As for Energy Star, this program started all the way back in 1992 under the first Bush administration. This is the department that's responsible for the iconic yellow stickers on home appliances. The long-standing public-private partnership certifies energy efficient appliances and helps consumers find tax credits for these fixtures.
Data indicates that the program has helped Americans save more than $500 billion in energy costs in the past 33 years. The organization states that the average American saves about $450 per year on energy bills by choosing appliances that have been Energy Star-certified.
The EPA hasn't said when this would go into effect and when consumers would stop seeing Energy Star certifications on home appliances. It's technically illegal for a presidential administration to end this program without Congress, but the same goes for many of Trump's pronouncements and executive orders.
"Eliminating the Energy Star program would directly contrad
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Microsoft will add a range of artificial intelligence (AI) features to Windows 11, with new ways to edit content and control PC settings.
Later this month, Windows 11 users will be able adjust settings within the operating system with text commands via the Copilot AI assistant. Here, users can type "enable battery saver" or "show Wi-Fi network" and the Windows Copilot will perform the action. Other skills include "display IP address," "launch voice input," and "show system information."
There are also new ways to edit content in two Windows apps: Photos and Clipchamp. For video-editing tool Clipchamp, gaps in conversation can be removed with a "silence removal" feature. In Photos, the generative erase feature lets users select and remove "unwanted objects or imperfections" from an image.
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Another day, another hack of Microsoft technology. Ho-hum, you might think, this has happened before and will happen again — as surely as the sun rises in the morning and sets at night.
This time is different. Because this time the targets weren't Microsoft customers, but rather the top echelons of Microsoft itself. And the hacker group, called Midnight Blizzard, or sometimes Cozy Bear, the Dukes, or A.P.T. 29, is sponsored by Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (and has been since at least 2008).
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