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Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 18 #655 -
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Dec. 18, No. 655.
I Won't Use This Potential iOS 26.3 Feature, but You Can if You're Craving an Android -
Apple could also make it easier for you to connect a non-Apple smartwatch to your iPhone with the upcoming update.
Got 'Elf' and 'Grinch' Burnout? Watch These Unconventional Christmas Movies Instead -
Break from tradition and stream these alternative holiday flicks.
The Oscars Shift to YouTube-Only Streaming Starting in 2029 -
After nearly a century on traditional television, the Academy Awards are stepping into a new era.
'Emily in Paris' Season 5 Is Almost Here: How to Watch Every Episode -
Say au revoir to mid-season cliffhangers -- season 5 is a binge release.
Follow These 8 Tips from Security Experts to Stay Safe When Using AI Chatbots -
Here's a simple checklist to protect yourself while using ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini and more.
The TikTok Ban Was Set for Dec. 16. It Didn't Happen, and Here's Why -
President Donald Trump has postponed the ban on TikTok five times this year.
Video Game Hardware Sales Are the Worst in Decades: Here's Why You Should Buy Now -
New analytics show abysmal video game hardware sales for Black Friday, but price hikes aren't over yet.
Uh-oh — Nvidia could drastically reduce supply of its RTX 5000 gaming GPUs in 2026, cutting production by up to 40% -
Nvidia is rumored to be cutting supply of RTX 5000 models by 30% to 40% in the first half of 2026.
‘I think $2.3 billion says you might be wrong on that’: James Cameron shoots down critics of 3D in Avatar, as fresh lawsuit emerges from animator -
The lawsuit claims Cameron copied the story for Avatar: The Way of Water from a fellow animator's original sci-fi idea.
I tried talking to Google Maps with Gemini, and it actually understood what I wanted -
With Gemini now integrated into Google Maps, navigation becomes conversational and context-aware
LG’s 2026 TVs and soundbars get the Dolby Atmos FlexConnect treatment -
LG's Sound Suite speakers and soundbar will make setting up a Dolby Atmos home theater sound system easier than ever.
LG's First Dolby FlexConnect Soundbar Lets You Place Speakers Anywhere -
The company unveiled its surround system which lets you add speakers to any TV if you buy the soundbar.
The Gozney Dome (Gen 2) might be the ultimate backyard pizza oven – but its pro features come with a steep price tag -
The Gozney Dome (Gen 2) may be a pizza oven first and foremost, but it's ability to be used as a fully-fledged outdoor kitchen makes it invaluable for budding chefs.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, Dec. 18 -
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 18.
Privacy vs control: a “whack-a-mole game” with no clear winners -
Are authorities going too far in their pursuit of safety?
I tested the Geekom AX8 Max - and this mini PC is ideally balanced for the office, but I’m not sold on the color -
The Geekom AX8 Max is a mid-range mini PC sporting an AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS with integrated Radeon 780M, enabling it to handle day-to-day office tasks, multimedia, and a touch of gaming, whilst maintaining a small form factor and footprint.
I Drove EVs in the Arctic to See How Good They Really Are in the Cold -
In northern Sweden, I put electric vehicles from Volvo to a wintry test.
Yes, EVs Are Great in Winter, and I Drove in the Arctic to Prove It -
Still think that electric cars are no good in the cold? Think again.
You're Probably Not Washing Your Sheets Enough. Here's the Timeline You Should Follow -
Sheets that aren't washed often enough can create a poor (and smelly) sleep environment.