Inside the company making 35-year-old Game Boys look and work like new

Inside the company making 35-year-old Game Boys look and work like new

It might surprise you to know that becoming a sustainability warrior doesn’t necessarily take a calling. Sometimes, it just needs to start as a hobby that you can share with someone you love. That’s how Retrospekt, a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based technology refurbishment firm got its start – and how, somewhat improbably, I’m now playing with what … Read more

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, April 21 (game #49)

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, April 21 (game #49)

Either today’s NYT Strands game is the toughest for weeks or I was off form today. I suspect it’s a little of column A, a little of column B. Give it a go and see how you fare – and take advantage of my Strands hints if you need help finding the answers. SPOILER WARNING: … Read more

Quordle today – hints and answers for Sunday, April 21 (game #818)

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, April 21 (game #49)

You’ll need your wits about you to solve Quordle today, because it’s rather a tough one. On the plus side, it being a Sunday means you should have plenty of time to think it through. Slow and steady wins the day. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if you … Read more

You Can Clamp Your Phone Into Razer’s Fancy New Game Controller

You Can Clamp Your Phone Into Razer’s Fancy New Game Controller

Given everyone’s sustained interest in playing games on their phones, companies are eager to offer an experience that works better than just jabbing your fingers on a touchscreen. Razer, the maker of unapologetically robust and garish gaming devices, has a new offering that does just that. The new Razer Kishi Ultra is a souped up … Read more

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Saturday, April 20 (game #48)

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, April 21 (game #49)

It’s the weekend. Yay! And in keeping with the more relaxed nature of the day, this Strands puzzle is a little easier to solve than some. Yay again! Strands is the latest addition to the New York Times’ Games selection, joining the likes of Wordle and Connections. It’s great fun, but can be tricky at … Read more

Quordle today – hints and answers for Saturday, April 20 (game #817)

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, April 21 (game #49)

Welcome to the weekend, Quordle-style. As is the case during the week, you get nine guesses to solve four Wordle-esque puzzles, so don’t expect it to get any easier just because you don’t have work today. And for those of you who do have work today, I apologize – you’ll have to find time for … Read more

Netflix sets release schedule for Squid Game, Cobra Kai and more – but The Witcher has been cancelled

Netflix sets release schedule for Squid Game, Cobra Kai and more – but The Witcher has been cancelled

Netflix has lots of news regarding its very biggest shows, and most of it is good. The streamer has said when new seasons of some of its most popular shows will air, and the list includes some of its biggest hitters: Squid Game season two, a new season of The Night Agent, the final season … Read more

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Friday, April 19 (game #47)

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, April 21 (game #49)

The working week ends here, for some people at least – but you’re not allowed to down tools and start relaxing until you’ve solved today’s Strands puzzle. OK, that’s not an official requirement – no, I don’t have the power to compel people to play – but it’ll get your brain working ahead of that … Read more

Quordle today – hints and answers for Friday, April 19 (game #816)

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, April 21 (game #49)

Another day, another potentially tricky Quordle to solve. Or rather, two – because the Daily Sequence is a bit of a tough one, too. You’ll find clues for the main puzzle below, but none for the Sequence because you get 10 guesses there and I assume if you’re playing that game you know what you’re … Read more

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Thursday, April 18 (game #46)

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, April 21 (game #49)

When people say that Thursday is the new Friday, they’re typically referring to it being the main office night out day. In my case, it’s more about it being the day at which I start wishing it were already the weekend. Fortunately Strands is here to provide a pick-me-up, which it did today in the … Read more