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I’m scrolling and my social media feed is talking to me, not in one singular, AI-generated voice, but in the voices of people I know and follow on the platform. It’s like walking into a cocktail party where the most interesting people are holding forth. This is Airchat and it just might be on to something. Audio in social media is nothing new. We had Clubhouse and then Twitter Spaces (now just Spaces on X). But these are live audio spaces where people conduct panels, present, and do a lot of cross-talk. Airchat is like Twitter (X) but voice-only. On this relatively new platform (available on iOS and Android), but darling of the moment, there’s no way to type in your post. Nope, you have to speak it and can do so as an audio-only post or video. I know that sounds terrible but the secret sauce is Airchat’s instant voice-to-text transcription that types out your Airchat […]

Roll up, roll up for another instalment of the NYT’s Strands word game. Today’s is not incredibly tough, but some will likely find it easier than others, depending on what they get up to in their spare time. In my case, some of the words were not obvious! 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 #45) – hint #1 – today’s theme What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands? • Today’s NYT Strands theme is… The long run NYT Strands today (game #45) – hint #2 – clue words What are some good clue words today? Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system. • PACK • HERON • GREED • CHEAP • RUNT • SAGE NYT Strands today (game #45) – hint #3 – spangram What is a hint for today’s spangram? • 26.2 […]

Hello, fellow Quordle addicts. Today’s puzzle is potentially a difficult one, and the Daily Sequence might well cause you some problems too. But don’t fret – I’ve come up with a few handy hints to help you out, plus the answers if you need them. Read on for all of that. 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 #814) – 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 #814) – 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. […]

Another day, another Strands puzzle to solve courtesy of the gaming experts at the NYT. I doubt this will cause too many problems for too many of you, but if it does then simply scroll down for my selection of hints, and then the answers themselves. 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 #44) – hint #1 – today’s theme What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands? • Today’s NYT Strands theme is… On the grid NYT Strands today (game #44) – hint #2 – clue words What are some good clue words today? Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system. • SATE • TASTE • TRICE • LICE • COPE • THREE NYT Strands today (game #44) – hint #3 – spangram What is a hint for today’s spangram? • Everyone needs them […]

How’s your day going? If solving Quordle is part of your routine then it could be about to get much better – or potentially much worse. Today’s is not the hardest ever, but then again I’m not sure any Quordle counts as easy. With that in mind, you’ll find some hints below 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 #813) – 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 #813) – hint #2 – repeated letters Do any of today’s Quordle answers contain repeated letters? • The number of Quordle answers containing a […]

Today’s Strands puzzle is a fun one. I can’t say any more without giving the game away, but approach it with an open mind and you’ll be fine. If you do struggle, however, don’t worry: I’ve got several hints for you below, plus the answers if you really, really need them. 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 #43) – hint #1 – today’s theme What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands? • Today’s NYT Strands theme is… This and that NYT Strands today (game #43) – hint #2 – clue words What are some good clue words today? Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system. • TRIP • TEEN • TRIM • SKATE • PARE • LEAP NYT Strands today (game #43) – hint #3 – spangram What is a hint for today’s […]

It’s time for another Quordle puzzle – or two, if you play the Daily Sequence variant too. But Quordle is tough, so if you already find yourself searching for today’s Wordle answer, you’ll probably need some hints for this game too. 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 #812) – 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 #812) – 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 #812) – hint #3 – uncommon letters […]

Have you been hooked by Strands yet? It’s fast becoming a must-play for me, (almost) as essential as getting my daily Wordle fix. Presumably, if you’re reading this page then you are at least vaguely interested in it – so read on for some hints for today’s 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 #42) – hint #1 – today’s theme What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands? • Today’s NYT Strands theme is… Join the club! NYT Strands today (game #42) – hint #2 – clue words What are some good clue words today? Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system. • MATE • MATES • SMITH • WITH • RULE • PICK NYT Strands today (game #42) – hint #3 – spangram What is a hint for today’s spangram? • Yum! […]

It’s time for your daily dose of Quordle hints, plus the answers for both the main game and the Daily Sequence spin off. Quordle is the only one of the many Wordle clones that I’m still playing now, more than two years after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it’s fun, but also difficult. But Quordle is tough, so if you already find yourself searching for today’s Wordle answer, you’ll probably need some hints for this game too. 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 #811) – 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’s Strands is an apt one for the weekend, but I can’t say any more without giving the game away. It’s a fun one, trust me, but requires certain specialist knowledge. If you don’t have it, you may find some of my hints to be helpful… 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 #41) – hint #1 – today’s theme What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands? • Today’s NYT Strands theme is… Group think NYT Strands today (game #41) – hint #2 – clue words What are some good clue words today? Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system. • SNARE • TEAR • ROCK • ROOK • PAIR • REAR NYT Strands today (game #41) – hint #3 – spangram What is a hint for today’s spangram? • Louder! NYT Strands today […]

It’s time for your daily dose of Quordle hints, plus the answers for both the main game and the Daily Sequence spin off. Quordle is the only one of the many Wordle clones that I’m still playing now, more than two years after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it’s fun, but also difficult. But Quordle is tough, so if you already find yourself searching for today’s Wordle answer, you’ll probably need some hints for this game too. 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 #810) – 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 […]

It’s time for your daily dose of Quordle hints, plus the answers for both the main game and the Daily Sequence spin off. Quordle is the only one of the many Wordle clones that I’m still playing now, more than two years after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it’s fun, but also difficult. But Quordle is tough, so if you already find yourself searching for today’s Wordle answer, you’ll probably need some hints for this game too. 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 #809) – 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 […]