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…
The first time I interviewed John Ternus was a decade ago to discuss the new MacBook. Like the MacBook Neo before it, this tiny, 12-inch, 2-lb laptop was a departure for Apple. It was packed with unusual and innovative design decisions, and John Ternus, who will step in as Apple’s CEO in September, was anxious…
Renewables now account for more of the world’s electricity than coal They represent 33.8% of electricity generation compared to 33% for coal Solar is a key driver here, as it met 75% of the growth in global electricity demand Sustainability Week 2026 This article is part of a series of sustainability-themed articles we’re running to…
Sustainability Week 2026 This article is part of a series of sustainability-themed articles we’re running to observe Earth Day 2026 and promote more sustainable practices. Check out all of our Sustainability Week 2026 content. I’ve never felt the need to own the latest tech. In fact, I was still using an iPhone 7 when I…
Blu-ray shipments collapsed sharply as consumer habits shifted toward digital storage Major manufacturers are steadily abandoning Blu-ray hardware production Verbatim and I-O Data continue supporting Blu-ray supply despite industry exits The consumer optical disc business has been in steady decline for more than a decade, largely displaced by cloud storage, streaming platforms, and on-demand digital…
LOCUST laser tested aboard USS George H.W. Bush during live drone engagement Palletized system deployed without permanent ship modification during demonstration Newer Locust versions introduce AI-assisted tracking and higher power output Drone warfare has expanded rapidly in recent years, with large numbers of low-cost systems used across conflicts such as Ukraine and in operations linked…
OnePlus has announced the Watch 4 wearable It features a new version of Wear OS ahead of OnePlus’s older devices But some users are disappointed with the lack of sizeable upgrades If you’re in the market for a new wearable, you might want to check out what OnePlus has added to its lineup. The company…
With fairly little fanfare, Amazon has launched a seven-day Tech Week sale, promising deals of up to 30% off across laptops, appliances, tablets, smartwatches, gaming accessories, and more. Considering that many of the things we love and test here at TechRadar are on sale, I’ve looked through the sale and picked out the 14 best…
Graphene experiment reveals major breakdown of Wiedemann-Franz law Heat and electrical conduction unexpectedly move in opposite directions Deviation from classical law exceeds two hundredfold under conditions For decades, the Wiedemann-Franz law stood as a reliable rule in condensed matter physics. This principle holds that a material’s ability to conduct electricity should rise and fall in…
EVs now cost less than petrol cars, according to new data Purchase price has been a major barrier to EV adoption Most in-demand EV brand and models revealed — MG and Renault top charts Sustainability Week 2026 This article is part of a series of sustainability-themed articles we’re running to observe Earth Day 2026 and…