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A new NYT Connections 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 Connections hints and answers for Thursday, June 12 (game #732).

Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.

What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

Today's NYT Connections words are…

• DOG
• LITTLE SPOON
• IRIS
• WATER BOTTLE
• TOO CLOSE
• LENS
• BENT
• ROD
• CONE
• ONE WEEK
• POTATO
• POINT OF VIEW
• ANGLE
• CUP
• CLOSING TIME
• SCOOP

What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: Look at things
• GREEN: Gelato
• BLUE: Hits of the 90s
• PURPLE: Preceded by the opposite of “cold”

Need more clues?

We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles…

What are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: PERSPECTIVE 
• GREEN: SEEN AT AN ICE CREAM SHOP 
• BLUE: HIT SONGS OF 1998 
• PURPLE: HOT ___ 

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

The answers to today's Connections, game #733, are…

• YELLOW: PERSPECTIVE ANGLE, BENT, LENS, POINT OF VIEW
• GREEN: SEEN AT AN ICE CREAM SHOP CONE, CUP, LITTLE SPOON, SCOOP
• BLUE: HIT SONGS OF 1998 CLOSING TIME, IRIS, ONE WEEK, TOO CLOSE
• PURPLE: HOT ___ DOG, POTATO, ROD, WATER BOTTLE

• My rating: Moderate
• My score: Perfect

I was questioning LITTLE SPOON as something SEEN AT AN ICE CREAM SHOP, but then I remembered that they do indeed keep long little spoons.

They’re there for the consumption of ice cream sundaes, where long small spoons are required to get to the bottom of the glass. In some establishments they are als used to offer samples to dithering customers who can’t decide whether they want salted caramel or raspberry ripple-flavored scoops.

After getting the first two groups fairly quickly I struggled to see any connections among the remaining eight words, before, after much turmoil, working out that the connection was HOT.

I’m fortunate that I got the purple group, as I did not recognize any of the HIT SONGS OF 1998. This is most likely because I was too busy in a French melancholic haze  listening to Air’s Moon Safari album 20 million times for the entirety of 1998 to pay any attention to Semisonic (CLOSING TIME) or the Goo Goo Dolls (IRIS).

How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.

• YELLOW: GETTING COZY CUDDLING, HUGGING, SNUGGLING, SPOONING
• GREEN: GOSSIPING BUZZING, DISHING, SPILLING, WHISPERING
• BLUE: ENGAGING IN AN ACTIVITY WITH PINS OR NEEDLES ACUPUNCTURING, BOWLING, SEWING, WRESTLING
• PURPLE: STARTING WITH TITLES DOCTORING, LORDING, MISSING, SIRING

NYT Connections is one of several increasingly popular word games made by the New York Times. It challenges you to find groups of four items that share something in common, and each group has a different difficulty level: green is easy, yellow a little harder, blue often quite tough and purple usually very difficult.

On the plus side, you don't technically need to solve the final one, as you'll be able to answer that one by a process of elimination. What's more, you can make up to four mistakes, which gives you a little bit of breathing room.

It's a little more involved than something like Wordle, however, and there are plenty of opportunities for the game to trip you up with tricks. For instance, watch out for homophones and other word games that could disguise the answers.

It's playable for free via the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

As climate change continues to impact global ecosystems and disrupt supply chains, the responsibility to build resilient and sustainable operations becomes a key priority—particularly for IT manufacturers.

The growing adoption of AI and digital technologies demands ever-increasing infrastructure, yet this growth must be balanced with a commitment to environmental stewardship.

The IT sector, known for its innovation, now has an opportunity—and an obligation—to lead by example in prioritizing eco-friendly networks over outdated hardware and tools to boost energy efficiency, reduce emissions and promote green sourcing and production practices.

One of the most effective ways IT manufacturers can reduce their environmental impact is by working closely with their suppliers to decarbonise the supply chain, and the first step is transparency.

A positive approach for manufacturers is to encourage and, where possible, require suppliers to disclose their environmental impact data, including emissions output, material sourcing practices, and energy usage, which must, by now, be standard practice.

Collaborative data-sharing platforms and sustainability scorecards can help track progress and identify areas for improvement.

Joint sustainability initiatives can incentivize meaningful progress. These may include co-investments in renewable energy projects, pilot programs for low-emission transportation, and workshops on circular design and sustainable packaging.

By building shared goals for which lower emissions are the key target across the supply chain, manufacturers can extend their environmental impact beyond their own operations.

Against the backdrop of uncertain climate events, however, contingency plans need to be implemented that allow for, and anticipate, disruptions. Diversifying sourcing strategies, using more local suppliers, and implementing adaptive logistics frameworks can help mitigate the risks of supply chain instability while also lowering carbon footprints from long-distance transportation.

Eco-friendly sourcing is more than just a checkbox—it’s a philosophy that can guide supplier selection and purchasing decisions. Industry best practices for IT manufacturers include prioritizing materials with lower environmental impacts, such as recycled metals, biodegradable plastics, and conflict-free minerals. Wherever possible, sustainable certifications—like ISO 14001 for environmental management—should be a prerequisite for supplier partnerships.

Lifecycle thinking is fundamental to a sustainable approach. When sourcing components, manufacturers can think about not just the production impact but also the integration with systems, maintenance requirements and end-of-life recycling programs that will be needed throughout.

By ensuring that the choice of materials and products follows a circular design, easy recycling and safe disposal without hazardous waste--which also incorporates transportation costs for disposal--is easily managed. There are multiple benefits to using lean inventory strategies which can reduce excess and waste, aligning resource use more closely to actual demand.

In addition to partner collaboration, IT manufacturers can also optimize their own production environments. One of the most effective ways to do this is through intelligent power management systems. These technologies allow for real-time monitoring and automated regulation of energy usage, significantly reducing waste during both active and idle production periods.

Centralizing power management means that rather than relying on multiple isolated power supplies for various systems and devices, manufacturers can adopt a centralized infrastructure that provides scalable, efficient energy delivery. This approach consolidates equipment, decreases heat generation, and simplifies energy audits—all of which reduce energy consumption and support greener operations.

Every segment of the network needs to keep pace with technical advancements. Wired and wireless technology, from multi-gig Ethernet to the new WiFi 7 standard, is changing rapidly and delivering transformation results, but there are also advantages to simplifying wiring architectures.

By streamlining cable configurations, manufacturers reduce not only the material requirements but also the potential for human error during setup, which leads to less repairs and fewer component replacements. These savings compound across large production facilities avoiding the complexity that can breed inefficiency.

IT companies that embrace sustainability as a core business principle stand to gain far more than just compliance with regulations. The environmental credibility that comes from green practices can significantly strengthen brand reputation, attract eco-conscious customers, and open doors to investment from sustainability-focused funds.

But it is the bottom line that always matters most to the Board and key stakeholders, and it is a fact that if businesses invest in energy efficiency and eco-friendly designs, often they will also enjoy long-term cost savings.

Reduced energy bills, fewer repairs, and lower maintenance requirements can quickly offset the initial investments in sustainable infrastructure, delivering a fast ROI, which coupled with reduced environmental risk exposure, create a compelling business case for change.

Organizations today are always looking at how they can future-proof operations, and prioritizing sustainability can help them in this regard.

Emissions standards for businesses are expected to tighten, with the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requiring larger companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions for the first time in 2025, and the UK ETS tightening limits on industrial, power, and aviation emissions, aiming for net-zero goals.

At the same time customers are becoming increasingly more discerning, which means early adopters will be better positioned to comply with evolving expectations. They’ll also be more agile in responding to climate-related disruptions, having already embedded resilience into their supply chains and operations.

Being more sustainable can often start with the simplest activities. Here are a few suggestions:

• Ensure a good site survey to optimize predictability and prevent truck rolls, or a waste of time, energy, and resources.
• Turn devices completely off when not in use instead of sleep mode.
• Invest in quality equipment for scalability that is multipurpose and works efficiently so it can be controlled remotely and start up quickly.
• Use low voltage displays to save up to 70% of energy.
• Choose responsibly-sourced materials with reusable or recyclable options.
• Install PoE-based AV networks to reduce wiring and promote modular upgrades. Using PoE reduces the number of cables and outlets required, which can help to reduce clutter while improving the appearance of rooms/installations.
• Automate recording for ease in broadcasting and educational contexts.
• Promote cooperation over competition in finding complete manufacturing solutions to aid the end user.
• Provide carbon-reducing options for remote, in-person and hybrid working environments.
• Promote operations in buildings and with manufacturers who have sustainability certification schemes.
• Work in the digital world by bringing everything over the network for the possibility of having remote visibility for operations and management of physical spaces.

The IT sector is uniquely equipped to lead the shift toward a sustainable future. With its foundation in cutting-edge technology and a culture of innovation, the industry can pioneer the development of low-emission solutions, intelligent networks, and scalable green practices that can be replicated across other sectors.

This leadership must begin internally. IT manufacturers can adopt best practice by embedding environmental responsibility into corporate strategy, from R&D to customer support. Design choices—such as modularity, repairability, and energy efficiency—should reflect a commitment to sustainability at every level.

To drive industry-wide change, manufacturers can advocate for policies that support green innovation and collaborate with peers to establish open sustainability standards. Through knowledge sharing and coordinated action, IT companies can raise the bar for environmental performance across the board.

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It really is the season for game presentations, live streams, and showcases, and today we watched yet another one.

Today's Konami Press Start live stream focused on two upcoming games from the publisher: Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (the excellent-looking remake of the critically acclaimed third Metal Gear Solid game), and Silent Hill f (the survival and psychological horror game in the famous series).

Konami promised an "extended look" at both games, and we got a smattering of more details and behind-the-scenes looks at both - but the big news was the confirmation or tease for what looked like the original Silent Hill getting the remake treatment from Team Bloober.

Now that the show has ended, we've compiled all the important bits of information here alongside our original moment-to-moment coverage so you can check it all out as it happened.

Konami's Press Start live stream showing off the two games started at 9am ET / 6am PT / 2pm BST.

The show was streamed on Konami's YouTube channel and Twitch page.

Here's a list of all that was shown off and revealed during the June 2025 Konami Press Start presentation, which led off with Metal Gear, then showed multiple smaller games, before ending with Silent Hill F and a surprise tease.

• Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater update:
  • AI and animations have been updated
  • Snake vs Monkey mode - Bomberman for Xbox players
  • All-new Secret Theatre videos carried by enemy soldiers
  • FoxHunt - a completely original online mode where the "gameplay is completely different" to campaign
• Other announcements:
  • Darwin's Paradox announced for PC and console
  • MLB Pro Spirit, a mobile baseball game for App Store and Google Play
  • Yu-Gi-Oh! card game information as well as a sneak peek at an anime series called The Chronicles
  • Suikoden 1 & 2 HD remasters are coming to Switch 2
  • Suikoden Starleap is a new RPG for mobile and Steam
  • A release of 18 versions of Gradius Origins was confirmed
  • The recent release Deliver At All Costs received an action-packed trailer
  • Edens Zero anime and comic series now has a game, releasing for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
  • Switch 2 launch game urvival Kids received a short trailer
• Silent Hill f:
  • Behind the scenes with series producer Motoi Okamoto
  • New look at gameplay and story cutscenes
  • A window into the narrative and story, with the game created with the idea of "Find the beauty in terror"
  • Information on the game tackling a type of theme that's never been explored in the Silent Hill series before
• Silent Hill OG is in development from Bloober Team

Greetings! Welcome to our live coverage of the imminent Konami Press Start live stream.

We'll be providing moment to moment coverage of what the publisher shows off, as well as giving you all the best information about the stream and throwing in some fun predictions and personal takes too.

Strap in, the live stream starts in just under an hour!

Right, let's remind you of the most important information, shall we?

Konami's Press Start live stream will start at 9am ET / 6am PT / 2pm BST, and you can catch it on the publisher's YouTube channel and Twitch page.

Easy peasy - but get in position and open those tabs now, as interest will be peaking soon!

While the two games on show today are both huge deals, personally, I'm more excited for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.

As a PlayStation fan of a...certain age group..., Metal Gear was a huge part of my gaming youth and is 'my' PS1 and PS2 series. As a result, my hype is reaching fever-pitch levels, and with the game looking as good as it does, it looks set to be a cracker.

Cold War Russia never looked so good, and Naked Snake's famous adventure can't come quickly enough for fans like me.

The 8th mainline Silent Hill entry, this game looks like a gripping mix of beauty and horror.

Set in 1960s Japan, you play as a high school student consumed by a quite familiar Silent Hill-esque fog, fighting monsters and solving puzzles.

Built around a concept of finding terror in something immensely beautiful, even I, as a non horror fan, am deeply intrigued and can't wait to see more.

Konami is promising "extended looks" at both games - but what might that actually mean for our eyeballs?

Well, in the context of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, it'll likely mean we get to see parts of the remade classic that we haven't already. I'd love this to be some more key story points, boss fights, and iconic locations. Maybe even some updated mechanics of the game, with 2025 versions of classic functions being showcased.

Right, I just need to go and walk the dog around the block very quickly before we strap in for the show! Be right back!

Ok, I'm back and ready to get my Metal Gear and Silent Hill on!

Our freelance news writer Demi is very excited for Silent Hill f, and has some hopes about what will be shown today:

"I'm hoping for an extended look at a Silent Hill f level that shows us how combat works. Is stealth an option, too? Can you avoid enemies completely or do you have to fight them to progress?

"I also hope they shows what weapons are available."

OK we're starting!

Noriaka Okamura, a producer on Metal Gear introduces another look at Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater now.

Snake vs Monkey mode is further showcased and will be on PS5 and Steam.

A lot of this does look like what we've seen already, however...

Now we're getting some chat about what's involved...

Instead of Monkey on Xbox, players will get Bomberman!

Foxhunt is a brand new Metal Gear online multiplayer mode...

It's time for an update on Darwin's Paradox, a platforming game starring an octopus.

Next it's a look at some eFootball with some familiar faces...

Now we're seeing some gameplay action of eFootball - is this the newest or upcoming release?

Leo Messi, Luis Suarez, and Neymar are having great fun playing it, though!

Getting further specialist, Konami is showing us an MLB mobile game called MLB Pro Spirit.

Trading card game Yu-Gi-Oh is next with a look at the world championship qualifiers in the esports realm

Oh, and a Yu-Gi-Oh short anime series called The Chronicles is coming.

Suikoden 1 and 2 have received the remaster treatment and are getting shiny new Nintendo Switch 2 versions.

Suikdoen Starleap is a new game in the series, too, releasing on mobile.

Oh, it's on mobile and Steam!

Gradius is getting a celebration of its 40 year history now...

That culminates with a new Gradius Origins release on August 7.

Action adventure game Deliver at all Costs is next up, with a cinematic and gameplay trailer.

The game released last month so is already out now.

Comic and anime series Edens Zero is getting a trailer for its very own game now.

Another game already released is getting some time in the sun now, as we see some footage of Survival Kids.

You can look out for our review of Survival Kids on Switch 2 going up very soon!

Finally, some Silent Hill f...

We're getting a behind the scenes look at how the world of the game has been created now...

Among some chat, we're getting some new flashes of cinematics and gameplay

We're getting a look at some beautiful settings and pictures now as the developers talk to us about immersing players in the world - through audio and visuals.

Now we're getting some insight into the narrative and lore of the game, with the team being very conscious of respecting and retaining the series' core story elements and vibes.

We got a quick screen of the original Silent Hill game name with some original music that seems to confirm Bloober Team are remaking the original Silent Hill.

And that's it! The Press Start live stream has ended.

What did you think? I was hoping for more on Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, really...

Though the reveal of the original Silent Hill getting a remake (seemingly) is a good twist to end on!

I've now added a list of everything shown in the Press Start event at the top of this live blog for your viewing pleasure!

In hindsight and reflection, the Silent Hill remake announcement was the most exciting reveal or tease during the event.

We knew the other two were coming and a fair bit about them already, after all, but this remake is going to make a lot of fans of the series happy, especially with the way Team Bloober executed the remake of Silent Hill 2 last year.

You can see the teaser screen that Konami had in the showcase below now via their X / Twitter account, alongside a suitably creepy caption...

The Fear Of Blood Tends To Create Fear For The Flesh...#SILENTHILL #KonamiPressStart pic.twitter.com/wlKYdOnX79June 12, 2025

Konami is also enjoying the reveal of the new Metal Gear multiplayer mode.

I'm deeply curious about it and can't wait to check it out.

Get ready to join the hunt. A brand-new online multiplayer experience coming to METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER#MGSDelta #MetalGearSolid #KonamiPressStart pic.twitter.com/kdUaxLeDO3June 12, 2025

And with that, I'm going to end my live coverage of the Press Start event as we all digest that Silent Hill remake news!

I'll leave this page with all the core information of what was shown off for any of you that are coming to it late, but otherwise, I'll catch you next time!