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NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, September 11 (game #1188)

NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, September 11 (game #1188)

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…

Ikea supersized its cheap Bluetooth speaker and added an optical input

The Verge

Ikea supersized its cheap Bluetooth speaker and added an optical input

Ikea's new Badkruka wireless Bluetooth speaker is now available in the US for $59.99. It's reminiscent of the colorful and tiny $10 Kallsup speaker that Ikea debuted earlier this year at CES 2026, but at almost seven inches tall, the boxy…

The Verge

Scammers target hundreds of thousands of crypto owners after Trezor confirms data breach of email provider

TechCrunch

Scammers target hundreds of thousands of crypto owners after Trezor confirms data breach of email provider

This is the second data breach affecting a company that hardware crypto wallet maker Trezor relies on.

TechCrunch

Chinese robot startup JoyIn says OpenAI copied its ideas and its website

The Next Web

Chinese robot startup JoyIn says OpenAI copied its ideas and its website

JoyIn, a Chinese robotics startup, has accused OpenAI of copying its ideas and its website. Its chief executive, Guo Renjie, set out the claims in an open letter in Chinese on the company’s WeChat account, dated 10 September. On the same…

The Next Web

Grand Theft Auto 6 is already an official Guinness World Record holder, and it's expected to break even more records at…

Grand Theft Auto 6 is already an official Guinness World Record holder, and it's expected to break even more records at…

Grand Theft Auto 6 has already scooped up some Guinness World Records The Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition 2027 recognizes a GTA 6 trailer as the most-viewed game trailer in 24 hours It's expected to break more records at launch…

Houthis seize key Red Sea island, complete takeover of vital Bab al-Mandab shipping lane

Times of Israel

Houthis seize key Red Sea island, complete takeover of vital Bab al-Mandab shipping lane

Advance by Iran-backed rebels gives Tehran effective control of two of the Middle East's most important waterways; Houthis insist no cause for concern to international shipping; US diesel prices top $6 for first time The post Houthis seize…

Times of Israel

Inspiration espresso: 5 quick-hit motivational quotes for small business owners

Inspiration espresso: 5 quick-hit motivational quotes for small business owners

“Running a small business is ridiculously easy” – nobody, ever. There is no denying that running a small business requires a specialist skills and approaching problem-solving like a competitive sport. With many small business owners…

ChatGPT invented fake police testimony in murder appeal, New Mexico high court says

Straits Times

ChatGPT invented fake police testimony in murder appeal, New Mexico high court says

The attorney was fined US$5,000 and would be referred to an attorney disciplinary board.

Straits Times

A new Android attack combines malware and ransomware in a cocktail of cybercrime

A new Android attack combines malware and ransomware in a cocktail of cybercrime

Zimperium uncovers Mantax Otax, Android malware merging infostealer, RAT, backdoor, and ransomware Distributed via APKs on third‑party stores, social media, and phishing; older Android versions most at risk Steals extensive data, enables…

The iPhone Duo Isn’t the Pocket iPad… or Is It?

CNET

The iPhone Duo Isn’t the Pocket iPad… or Is It?

Commentary: I can’t figure out if the Duo would replace my iPad, or if it’s just a portable alternative.

CNET

Claude users found ways around safeguards for bioweapons research

Ars Technica

Claude users found ways around safeguards for bioweapons research

Anthropic said it stopped multiple attempts by scientists this year to use its technology for research that could help develop biological weapons, as experts increasingly fear the threat that AI poses to public safety. The startup gave…

Ars Technica

Kano Governor, KASITDA Win Top Honours at 2026 eGovernment Excellence Awards in Lagos

Daily Trust