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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 17, #1428

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,428 for May 17.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Nintendo details Switch 2 updates for Switch games

Nintendo announced last month that it would be updating a handful of Switch games to run better on the Switch 2, and now some details about the planned improvements are available on its website. The improvements vary per game, but they include things like optimizing visuals for the Switch 2’s larger screen, better frame rates, […]

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Fortnite Is Offline on iOS. Here's Why Apple Is Blocking Its Return

Epic Games says Apple has rejected its submission of Fortnite to the App Store in the US and Europe.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

This smart ring is half the price of Oura Ring 4 and has no subscriptions - here's how it competes

The budget-friendly RingConn Gen 2 Air delivers impressive health-tracking features that compete with top-tier rivals.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

The Rumored iPhone 17 Air Might Have a Surprising Way to Deal With Battery Life

If the skinnier phone incorporates a silicon battery, it would be a breakthrough for iPhones.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

'Fortnite' Players Are Already Making AI Darth Vader Swear

Others have found more subtle ways to fool the AI into giving problematic responses.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

Caring for ourselves amid the Diddy trial and collective trauma exposure

Kate Keisel of The Sanar Institute has suggestions for surviving the wall-to-wall coverage of the Diddy trial.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

How Should the United Nations Respond to Its Funding Crisis?

SAN FRANCISCO, California / APEX, North Carolina, US, May 16 (IPS) - While it may be difficult and painful, the UN Secretary-General is right to embrace change, believe Prof. Felix Dodds and Chris SpenceThe United Nations has been called many things in its time:Read the full story, β€œHow Should the United Nations Respond to Its Funding Crisis?”, on globalissues.org

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Global Issues favicon Global Issues

Ask Engadget: How do I answer calls on my iPhone with only my voice?

Last August, my best friend asked me how she could help her neighbor set her iPhone so she could answer it without picking it up. The neighbor had Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and had lost dexterity in both hands over time. Some Google searches revealed I was far from alone in my confusion. So I asked Apple for some advice. Here’s what I said: Q: β€œMy friend has advanced MS and has some (very little) control of one of her...

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Charter and Cox Announce $34.5 Billion Merger: What This Could Mean for Your Cable and Broadband

The combination of two of America's largest cable companies could impact your broadband package. This is what we know so far.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

I highly recommend shopping these early health tracker Memorial Day deals

Memorial Day is next weekend, but savings on fitness and health trackers are live now. These are the deals I recommend the most.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Australian man captured while fighting for Ukraine jailed for 13 years

Oscar Jenkins has been convicted of being a β€˜mercenary in an armed conflict’ by a Russia-controlled courtAn Australian man captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine has been jailed for 13 years on the charge of being a β€œmercenary”.Oscar Jenkins, a 33-year-old man from Melbourne, was convicted of being a β€œmercenary in an armed conflict” and sentenced on Friday to 13 years β€œin a strict regime penal colony” by...

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

This HP Pavilion laptop is a steal at 55% off β€” hurry!

The HP Pavilion 16t laptop is a reliable device for work or school, and it's currently on sale from HP itself for less than half-price after a $670 discount.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Epic Games: Fortnite is offline for Apple devices worldwide after app store rejection [updated]

Epic Games' delighted gamers by resubmitting 'Fortnite' to the App Store, and this week Apple reportedly rejected the app.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

A Shift in the Sands: The Reshaping of Global Influence in the Gulf

NEW YORK, May 16 (IPS) - The Gulf's most powerful weapon isn't a military, a United Nations (UN) Security Council seat, or a legacy of global diplomacy. Choosing multilateralism and mega-projects over militaries and old-world diplomacy, they are tipping the scale without firing a single shot. Their approach is more modern, where money, alliances, and an active vision for the future are the weapon of choice.Read the...

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Global Issues favicon Global Issues

How Mangroves Save Lives, Livelihoods of Bangladesh Coastal Communities

SHYAMNAGAR, Bangladesh, May 16 (IPS) - Golenur Begum watched her house being washed away twice by powerful storms that hit the coastal village of Sinharatoli in southwestern Bangladesh. Now the women from her village and others are climate-proofing their communities by planting mangroves.Golenur Begum has faced 12 cyclones in her life. As a child, she witnessed her father’s house destroyed, and as an adult, she watched...

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Global Issues favicon Global Issues

The most reliable smart lock I've tested just hit one of its lowest prices ever

The Aqara U100 is a great choice for Apple users and anyone in the market for a smart lock, especially with this huge discount.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Arc’s new 24-foot electric boat is its cheapest yet

Electric boat startup Arc has a new model that is its cheapest and most approachable watercraft yet. The new boat is called the Arc Coast, and it will start at $168,000. The company is taking preorders now and says the Coast will ship in 2026. The Coast is what’s known as a β€œcenter console” boat, […]

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Best Noise-Canceling Headphones for Music and More in 2025

I tested dozens of noise-canceling headphones. These are my current top picks at a variety of price points -- from high-end to budget models.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni robot vacuum review: superior mopping skills

The Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni features one of the best mopping systems ever used in a robot vacuum. Here's our full review.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

The 14 best portable Bluetooth speakers for 2025

Whether you're jamming out at the beach, setting up a backyard movie night or just want some tunes while you work, a great portable Bluetooth speaker is a must-have. The best options today go beyond just playing music β€” they deliver punchy bass, crisp vocals and even customizable sound modes to match whatever you're listening to. Some models even pack extras like a built-in LED light for a cool light show, making them...

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

β€˜Something a bit naughty’: British snackers fall for the posh crisp

Top chefs and brands transform once-humble snack with growing number of imaginative flavouringsWhen it comes to crisps, British appetites have traditionally been sated by a packet of Frazzles or a bag of Skips. But, according to chefs, supermarket insiders and social media, 2025 is gearing up to be the summer of the posh crisp.Jay Ledwich, a crisp buyer at Waitrose, said demand for premium and unusual flavoured crisps...

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Microsoft’s Command Palette is a powerful launcher for apps, search, and more

Microsoft has quietly launched an updated Spotlight-like launcher app for Windows that provides quick access to commands, apps, and development tools. The software maker originally launched its PowerToys Run launcher for Windows 10 nearly five years ago, and the updated version β€” Command Palette β€” now includes search for apps, folders, and files, calculations, system […]

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

This 75-inch 4K Hisense Fire TV is a steal at nearly 30% off on Amazon

Ahead of Memorial Day, save $200 on the 75-inch Hisense U6HF, a solid budget ULED 4K TV.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

I'm a TV expert and these are my favorite Memorial Day TV deals: Save up to $2,500 on Sony, Samsung, and more

During Memorial Day sales at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, you can save big on quality TVs from brands like Sony, LG, and more. These are my expert picks

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Should You Change Your Password After the Steam Leak? This Cybersecurity Expert Says Yes

Steam says your account information is secure, but I changed my password. Here's why.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Kojima is leaving behind a USB stick with game ideas for after he dies

Iconic video game maker Hideo Kojima has left behind a USB stick filled with game ideas in the case of his death, as indicated in an interview with Edge Magazine that VGC reported on. Kojima says it's "kind of like a will" and that he hopes that his staff will continue to make games after he passes. Don't worry. He isn't going anywhere anytime soon. This was spurred on by the pandemic. "Until then, I didn’t think I was...

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

XboxΒ is going to let you pin your favorite games on your homescreen

Microsoft is going to allow Xbox owners to pin apps and games directly to the Home UI. The latest change to the homescreen section of the Xbox dashboard will be available to Xbox Insiders this week, alongside options to hide system apps, choose the number of apps and games listed, and modify the size of […]

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Nintendo Store Levels Up in San Francisco: A First Look Inside the Ultimate Fan Experience

Tour the brand-new flagship store, where decades of gaming history collide with sleek design, character cameos and interactive zones built for gaming joy.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Fortnite isn’t available on iOS right now, but why?

Fortnite maker Epic Games has announced that Apple has blocked the game’s return to iOS. Following the rejection, Fortnite is no longer available on iPhones and iPads even in the European Union, where it had previously been available to download through the Epic Games Store. β€œApple has blocked our Fortnite submission so we cannot release […]

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

More Switch games are getting Switch 2 upgrades

More original Switch games are getting the Switch 2 treatment. Although their enhancements are subtler than the Switch 2 editions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, at least these will be free updates. On Friday, Nintendo detailed the legacy Switch titles that will receive upgrades for the Switch 2. They include some of the console's best games from the company's biggest franchises. Most of the platform's...

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Ziploc, Rubbermaid Sued for Microplastics Exposure. Are Plastic Food Containers Safe to Use?

Plastic storage products can leach microplastics into foods when frozen or microwaved. Here's how to limit your exposure.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

TikTok's surprising new feature sets a bedtime for teens (but anyone can turn it on)

Starting at 10 p.m., the app will now encourage teens to replace scrolling with meditation. Here's how it works.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Google to give app devs access to Gemini Nano for on-device AI

New APIs for Google's ML Kit will let developers plug into the on-device AI model.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

FCC approves Verizon's $20 billion merger with Frontier

The FCC has announced its approval of the merger between communications giants Verizon and Frontier, after a deal was made last year. Verizon will acquire Frontier Communications for $9.6 billion in cash, in addition to absorbing $10 billion of debt. Key to earning approval from the FCC was Verizon's commitment to ending all DEI-related practices, in line with the Trump administration’s aim to dismantle all diversity,...

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget