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Saturday’s Quordle is potentially a tricky one, so you may well need some hints for it. Scroll down if you do – or scroll down further if you simply want to jump to the answers and my commentary. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. Quordle today (game #831) – hint #1 – Vowels How many different vowels are in Quordle today? • The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 5*. * 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 #831) – hint #2 – repeated letters Do any of today’s Quordle answers contain repeated letters? • The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 1. Quordle today (game #831) – hint #3 – uncommon letters Do the letters […]

The smoke of rumors and speculation that OpenAI could possibly reveal a search engine at an event that’s anticipated to take place on May 9th, 2024 has certainly been getting thicker of late. If there is indeed a fire to these rumors, the announcement could set the current search engine landscape ablaze, and it would be a savvy strategic maneuver for Microsoft, a core investor and partner of OpenAI – and a rival of Google. Open AI CEO Sam Altman has spoken about creating a more encompassing search experience that’s more comprehensive than what current search engines offer, and if it has enough novelty and appeal, it could pose a substantial challenge to Google’s search supremacy. If the success of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and its GPT-related technologies are anything to go by, this is certainly possible, especially if OpenAI capitalizes on the current AI hype.  (Image credit: Shutterstock/photosince) Looking into the fog of speculation for clues One of […]

Google’s new AI model, Gemini, is getting integrated into a number of Google’s existing products, including a handy shortcut for Chrome’s address bar. Soon, you’ll be able to access Gemini using the shortcut tag ‘@gemini’ to go straight into a conversation.  The address bar in Google Chrome is dubbed ‘the omnibox’ by the company, in reference to it fulfilling many roles in the browser, and has other similar existing shortcuts such as ‘@bookmarks’ or ‘@history.’ You will now be able to open Gemini just as swiftly by typing ‘@gemini’ along with your request, question, or other input, and that should open Gemini to respond straight away.  The new address bar shortcut is on the steady rollout, so your browser might already be capable of this new function, but if not, you should be able to do it very soon.  This upgrade follows shortly after Chrome’s address bar got a major Google AI infusion to make its recommendations […]

It’s time for another daily dose of the NYT’s Strands, the new(ish) word game that tasks you with finding the themed answers within a grid of letters. Yes, it can be tricky at times – but we all love a challenge, right? And if not, you can scroll down for some hints and the answers. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. NYT Strands today (game #61) – hint #1 – today’s theme What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands? • Today’s NYT Strands theme is… A shade envious? NYT Strands today (game #61) – hint #2 – clue words What are some good clue words today? Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system. • POSIT • LOVE • TICKLE • JUICE • STAND • RUNG NYT Strands today (game #61) – hint #3 – spangram What is […]

The word-game revolution continues apace, and it’s good to see that Quordle is still going strong after so many other Wordle clones ran out of steam. If you’re on this page then I assume you’re still playing, at least – so scroll down if you need some help, or skip to my commentary if not. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. Quordle today (game #830) – 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 #830) – hint #2 – repeated letters Do any of today’s Quordle answers contain repeated letters? • The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated […]

New month, same old (relatively new) NYT Strands. That means a 6×8 grid of letters, hidden within which are a number of answers grouped around a theme. It’s brought to you by the people behind Wordle and Connections, and it’s rather difficult. Read on for some hints. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. NYT Strands today (game #59) – hint #1 – today’s theme What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands? • Today’s NYT Strands theme is… A token of our appreciation NYT Strands today (game #59) – hint #2 – clue words What are some good clue words today? Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system. • BIRTH • MOPE • ARROW • SHINE • WIRE • LOWER NYT Strands today (game #59) – hint #3 – spangram What is a hint for today’s spangram? • […]

It’s a new month, but the same old Quordle, serving up the usual challenge of dastardly difficult word puzzles. I didn’t find today’s to be too tricky, but you might do – so read on for my hints if you need them. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. Quordle today (game #828) – hint #1 – Vowels How many different vowels are in Quordle today? • The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 4*. * 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 #828) – hint #2 – repeated letters Do any of today’s Quordle answers contain repeated letters? • The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 2. Quordle today (game #828) – hint #3 – uncommon letters […]

Another week, another set of Strands puzzles to solve courtesy of the New York Times’ Games section. And be warned – today’s is a tricky one. Read on for some (hopefully helpful) hints to see you on your way. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. NYT Strands today (game #57) – hint #1 – today’s theme What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands? • Today’s NYT Strands theme is… Name dropping NYT Strands today (game #57) – hint #2 – clue words What are some good clue words today? Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system. • PINE • BEAN • JEAN • MOWER • TOIL • BRAND NYT Strands today (game #57) – hint #3 – spangram What is a hint for today’s spangram? • Sound guys and gals NYT Strands today (game #57) – hint […]

It’s Monday, and I am truly sorry about that. It’s not my fault, but I sympathize. I’m not sure the brains at Merriam-Webster do, though, because they made today’s Quordle another difficult one. You’ll find some hints for it below, so scroll down and get stuck in. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. Quordle today (game #826) – 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 #826) – hint #2 – repeated letters Do any of today’s Quordle answers contain repeated letters? • The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 0. Quordle today (game #826) […]

I wouldn’t describe today’s NYT Strands puzzle as a particularly difficult one, but that doesn’t make it easy either; very few of them could be called that. But don’t worry! I have help for you below in the form of several hints to get you started. Check them out if you need them, scroll down to my commentary if not. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. NYT Strands today (game #56) – hint #1 – today’s theme What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands? • Today’s NYT Strands theme is… Coming clean NYT Strands today (game #56) – hint #2 – clue words What are some good clue words today? Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system. • DIET • WORSE • POEM • DITCH • WIDEN • WATCH NYT Strands today (game #56) – hint #3 […]

Ooof! Today’s Quordle holds a couple of nasty complications within it, so you may well struggle to keep your streak. The good news is that I can help; below, you’ll find some hints to point you in the right direction, together with my commentary on the game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. Quordle today (game #825) – 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 #825) – hint #2 – repeated letters Do any of today’s Quordle answers contain repeated letters? • The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 1. Quordle today (game #825) […]

It’s time to tackle another of the NYT’s Strands puzzles. The aim here is to uncover a series of words hidden within a grid of letters and united by a single theme. It’s easy to pick up, often difficult to solve and a great addition to your daily routine if you already play the likes of Wordle and Connections. So read on for a few helpful hints and my commentary on today’s Strands puzzle. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. NYT Strands today (game #54) – hint #1 – today’s theme What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands? • Today’s NYT Strands theme is… Staff members NYT Strands today (game #54) – hint #2 – clue words What are some good clue words today? Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system. • SPEAR • SIGN • FLOAT […]