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Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 4 #672 -
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Jan. 4, No. 672.
The Core 9 Ultra 285K is Intel's fastest CPU and costs under $500 - so why is it so much cheaper compared to AMD $679 Ryzen 9 9950X3D? -
Benchmark data places AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D only slightly ahead of Intel’s cheaper and more efficient top desktop processor.
How to watch Australia vs England: live stream 5th Ashes Test for *FREE* from anywhere -
All the ways to watch 5th Ashes Test live streams for FREE from anywhere, as Australia and England face off in the series finale at Sydney Cricket Ground.
Not exactly a DeepSeek moment for AI accelerators - but this Chinese optical chip may well be 100x faster than Nvidia's A100 on some tasks -
Chinese photonic AI chips demonstrate extreme speed and energy efficiency in narrowly defined generative workloads, exceeding conventional GPU performance in lab tests.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, Jan. 4 -
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 4.
Surfshark VPN: 2025’s milestones and the roadmap for 2026 -
2025 was a year of infrastructure evolution for Surfshark. From patented connection stability tech to combating the surge in AI-driven scams, here is how the provider adapted over the last 12 months.
Premier League Soccer: Stream Leeds vs. Man United Live From Anywhere -
The injury-hit Red Devils travel to Elland Road to face a resurgent Peacocks.
Leeds vs Man Utd Free Streams: How to Watch Premier League 2025-26 From Anywhere in the World -
We'll show you how to watch Leeds vs Man Utd live streams from anywhere in the world as both sides of this storied rivalry seek a strong start to 2026.
How to give your air fryer a deep clean, and keep it looking – and cooking – like new -
Air fryers don't use much oil, but they still get greasy. Thankfully, getting them clean again is a piece of cake.
Xreal's New Glasses and Dock Play Nicely With the Nintendo Switch video -
The lower-cost and improved Xreal 1S glasses are made for better gaming, and the Neo dock works with the Switch and Switch 2. I'm already testing them out, and here's my take.
I'm an AV nerd, and here's the TV and audio tech I'm most looking forward to seeing at CES 2026 -
Next-gen TVs, super-powered soundbars, and smart hi-fi to watch for during CES
Proton VPN: 2025’s privacy milestones & the 2026 roadmap -
New architecture, expanded free servers, and the race for quantum-proof privacy
ExpressVPN's road to accessible privacy — is it really possible in 2026? -
2025 was a year of structural change for the industry giant. From breaking away from its one-size-fits-all pricing model to leading the charge on post-quantum standards, here is how ExpressVPN adapted to a changing market.
USB hit the scene 30 years ago this month - we look back on its journey to standardization success -
From USB 1.0 to USB-C, we’ve come a long way to reach some degree of standardization
Pro-Ject's new premium turntable promises "analogue excellence" — but it's from its more beginner-friendly range -
The Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10 is another beautiful turntable from the Austrian audiophiles
Xreal's Latest Glasses Get Better and Cheaper. And There's a Switch Dock, Too -
I loved playing Switch games on the Xreal 1S glasses, but getting them connected is a little awkward.
Premier League Soccer: Stream Man City vs. Chelsea Live From Anywhere -
Pep Guardiola's men look to keep the pressure on league leaders Arsenal as they host the manager-less Blues.
Premier League Soccer: Stream Fulham vs. Liverpool Live From Anywhere -
Arne Slot's Reds look to claim their first win of 2026 as they head to West London.
HBO Max: The 30 Absolute Best TV Shows to Watch -
Here are the highly rated series you should stream on HBO Max, plus new additions in January.