There are plenty of other online word games now, but I still play the New York Times Wordle game every day. These days, it's not only an old friend, it's also a nice warm-up for Connections, Strands and the rest. Usually, I can get the Wordle answer in five tries, but sometimes I get stuck and worry that I might lose my streak. If you ever find yourself stumped, check CNET. Our home page always has the answers for Wordle, Connections and Strands.

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 12, #1150

Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends.

NYT Connections: hints and answers for Wednesday, August 4

You may be planning to receive Social Security benefits when you reach your retirement age or become eligible, but you may not know that you can lose some of all of your benefits for a variety of reasons -- some of which could be out of your control. Benefits through...

Four Ways You Can Lose Your Social Security Benefits

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We’ve heard a lot about what to expect from Android 15, but some of the changes coming to the next big Android overhaul will be exclusive to Google’s Pixel phones. For those with Samsung handsets, One UI 7 is the update you’ll want to get excited about, more than Android 15 itself.One UI 7 is set to be the next big update to Samsung phones, and it’s expected to incorporate Android 15, but with various Samsung-specific tweaks. And thanks to a new leak, we now have a very good idea of what to expect from One UI 7.Reliable leaker @UniverseIce...

Here’s a full list of ways in which One UI 7 could change your Samsung Galaxy phone

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It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

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Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL Hands-On

Google's base Pixel models, including the Pixel 7 and Pixel 8, have always offered excellent overall performance at a more approachable price than their Pixel Pro counterparts. The new Pixel 9 looks to be no exception, with many of the key features -- including its Tensor G4 processor and new AI skills -- being shared with the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL. But what about the competition?

Google Pixel 9 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24: Specs Compared

Google is sharpening its health-feature teeth to catch more than everyday wellness and irregular heartbeats. At the company's Made by Google event on Tuesday, it announced Loss of Pulse Detection, a new feature for Pixel Watch 3 that can sense when the wearer is experiencing a loss of pulse. Having...

Google Intensifies Health Tracking With 'Loss of Pulse Detection'

If you're prone to losing your keys, wallet or anything else that loves to hide itself between the sofa cushions, a Bluetooth item tracker is an absolute must-have. The Apple AirTags are among the most popular, but they can also be among the most expensive. Thankfully, Amazon has slashed the price of a four-pack of AirTags to just $73, which brings each one to less than $19. However, with no indication of how long this 26% saving will last, we'd suggest ordering soon to avoid missing out.

This $73 4-Pack of Apple AirTag Means You Need Never Lose Your Keys Again

If you've used the Cash App mobile payment service to transfer money in the last six years, you may be eligible for a $2,500 payout. The proposed $15 million class-action settlement claims Cash App and its parent company Block failed to take proper care to prevent unauthorized access to user accounts.

Cash App Customers Are Eligible for a Payout. How to Submit a $2,500 Settlement Claim

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Apple’s latest scary attack ad takes a rather blatant shot at Google’s browser for the ton of tracking cookies it uses — claiming that Safari is “a browser that’s actually private.”

Apple tells over a billion iPhone users to stop using Chrome — here’s Google’s response

Awara is one of the brands under Resident Home, which also makes beds from Nectar, Dreamcloud, Cloverlane and other home furniture brands. There are two different Awara mattresses: the Awara Premier Natural Luxury Hybrid, which is the subject of this review, and the Awara Natural Hybrid. The Premier Natural is the upgraded version of the Awara Natural mattress because it features more comfort foam and has a plusher firmness profile -- which a lot of sleepers are looking for.

Awara Premier Luxury Hybrid Mattress Review: Organic Latex With Plush Comfort

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

If you clean your home regularly, the idea of mold lurking in random nooks and crannies may seem a bit ridiculous. Mold? In your home? Impossible! We're sorry to say that it isn't as impossible as it sounds. In fact, it's a great idea for just about everyone to add routine mold checks to their cleaning list. In fact, not doing so could be detrimental to your health.

Does Your Home Have Hidden Mold? 7 Areas You Should Check Right Now

Looking for a light back-to-school tablet, a portable reader for the beach, or just a great device for games and movies? In that case, today’s deal can’t be beaten: Amazon is selling the iPad mini with 64GB of storage in all colors for $380 or the 256GB model for $530, a savings of $119 and the lowest price we’ve ever seen.

The iPad mini is cheaper than it’s ever been

On Aug. 5, a federal judge ruled that Google illegally maintained a monopoly in search, violating the antitrust laws. While Google remains the biggest name in search, it's not the only player in the game. There are several other search engines to try that have advantages over Google, like more...

Tired of Google? Try These 5 Other Search Engines Instead

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Maybe 2024 is the year to give that upgrade a miss.

Five reasons to skip iPhone 16 and wait for iPhone 17

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If you're tired of the same History Channel or public television reruns, MagellanTV can bring back the joy and learning component of watching TV. One of our favorite streaming services for documentaries, MagellanTV brings ad-free viewing of more than 3,000 curated documentaries, with new content added every week. While a lifetime access plan would normally cost you $999, StackSocial has it right now for just $160.

Save 83% on Lifetime Access to Award-Winning, Ad-Free Documentaries With MagellanTV

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 14, #164

Strands doesn't get as much attention as its New York Times game siblings Wordle and Connections, but it can be just as challenging and entertaining. Strands...

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 14, #164

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