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Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Thursday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, May 21 (game #809). Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc’s Wordle today page for the original viral word game. 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 #810) – hint #1 – today’s theme What is the […]

Discord has implemented end-to-end (E2EE) encryption for voice and video calls by defaultThis is possible via its E2EE protocol, DAVE (Discord’s Audio & Video End-to-End Encryption)Discord doesn’t plan to use E2EE for text messages Discord is hard at work to regain the trust of its users, with recent moves including adding Xbox Game Pass to Nitro and improving streaming on Linux, but it’s not slowing down, judging by its latest move — even if it still may not be enough to appease everyone. In its latest blog post, Discord announced that every voice and video call will now include end-to-end encryption (E2EE) by default on its platforms. This means calls are now completely private and secure, and only those within a call can hear conversations. Discord highlights that calls can consist of users on PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles, or via a web browser on a laptop or phone, which requires an E2EE protocol that works […]

Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Wednesday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, May 20 (game #1577). Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,400 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. 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 #1578) […]

Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Tuesday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, May 19 (game #1576). Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,400 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. 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 #1577) […]

Google Search has been around for decades, but even with updates along the way, nothing compares to the scale of what was unveiled today at Google I/O 2026, and it’s all thanks to AI. Google revealed its updated Search Box, which is both a redesign and an AI fusion courtesy of Gemini, alongside other enhancements during its Google I/O 2026 keynote. Google Search has had an AI Mode for a while now, but Google’s adding new agents, expanding Personal Intelligence to more countries, there’s a smart shopping cart coming, and it’s going to get easier to book activities based on your very specific criteria, all within Search. Firstly, though, Google’s changing the iconic Search Bar for the first time in 25 years – both in its look and in what can be done within the search box. Instead of focusing on basic inquiries, the new search bar emphasizes and encourages a conversation with Gemini by making it […]

Apple Sports is launching in 90 new markets ahead of FIFA World Cup 26A new visual tournament hub adds live formations, lineups, and team trackingAs with other sports, we’re expecting it to update in real-time for these games While it’s not quite a hattrick, Apple is pulling a one-two punch of announcements for the Apple Sports app ahead of one of the biggest global sporting events of the year, kicking off next month: the FIFA World Cup 26. For those who haven’t used it, the Apple Sports app is designed to be a one-stop shop for sports scores and live updates for most major games across categories. Be it baseball, soccer, football, tennis, basketball, or Formula 1, the app also supports larger tournaments. Apple Sports is free and available to download in over 170 countries and regions, after the Cupertino-based technology giant added 90 new markets today. So if it wasn’t available in your home country yet, […]

Is it that time of year again? Google I/O 2026 kicks off today, with the two-day software showcase set to run from May 19 to May 20. Google tends to reveal its biggest announcements at an introductory keynote, which takes place today at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST (or 3am AET tomorrow if you’re reading from Australia), and we’ll be following along with that event here. Google already teased a host of Android 17 upgrades during its recent Android Show broadcast, so we’re expecting today’s announcements to focus on Gemini, Search, and Android XR specifically. Might we finally see some fully-fledged Android XR-powered smart glasses released for sale? It’s about time… We’ve rounded up the 5 biggest things to expect at Google I/O 2026 elsewhere on TechRadar, but stick with us here for a beat-by-beat breakdown of the event itself. Google I/O 2026 — how to watch Google’s I/O 2026 keynote kicks off at […]

Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Monday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Monday, May 18 (game #1575). Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,400 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. 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 #1576) […]

Discord has released a major update for Linux usersGame and screen sharing has been improved with hardware-accelerated video encoding now supported via Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPUsIt comes as users remain frustrated about global age verification plans Discord on Linux, particularly on the Steam Deck or SteamOS handhelds, has been plagued by functionality issues, and a new update has finally addressed them — but users aren’t buying it. As reported by TweakTown, Discord announced a new major update for Linux in a video titled the ‘year of the Linux desktop’, providing significant improvements to game (or screen) capturing capabilities, including smaller updates to notifications and game detection. Notably, hardware-accelerated video encoding is now supported on Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPUs for Discord, for better video quality without a drawback on game performance. Discord will also capture games using Vulkan or Valve’s Gamescope, and that’s great news for devices like the Steam Deck or the Lenovo Legion Go […]

Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Sunday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, May 17 (game #1574). Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,400 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. 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 #1575) […]

Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Saturday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, May 16 (game #1573). Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,400 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. 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 #1574) […]

Google is changing its storage policy for new Gmail accountsNew accounts in some regions will only get 5GB of free storage spaceAdding a phone number will unlock the standard 15GB of room For many years, Google has given users 15GB of free cloud storage space when they sign up for Gmail (which is actually shared across Gmail, Google Photos, and Google Drive) — but a change to that policy is now being trialled. Google has confirmed to Android Authority that it is “testing” a new approach in “select regions” where new users only get 5GB initially. That then goes up to the full 15GB once the account owner adds a phone number to their details. This is only for new accounts, only in certain parts of the world, and only a test (for now) — if you’ve already got a Google account, nothing is going to happen to your 15GB of free storage for Gmail and Google’s […]