Month: February 2023
Wordle today: Here’s the answer, hints for February 28
It’s somehow the end of February already, but Wordle is forever. Celebrate the lengthening days (or the advent of soup weather, if you’re in the other hemisphere) with our fresh hints and tips to help you figure out today’s word.
If you prefer to just be told the solution, you can jump to the end of this article for February 28’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather work through it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans have even sprung up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
Not the day you’re after? Here’s the Wordle answer for February 27.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that brings joy to your heart. But if what brings you joy is strategy, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles used to be available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it. Unfortunately it has since been taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle’s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Why are there two different Wordle answers some days?
Though usually Wordle will only accept one correct solution per day, occasionally it will rebel against the norm and deem two different answers acceptable. This is due to changes the New York Times made to Wordle after it acquired the puzzle game.
The Times has since added its own updated word list, so this should happen even less frequently than before. To avoid any confusion, it’s a good idea to refresh your browser before getting stuck into a new puzzle.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
It’s not red hot — it’s a dot!
Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
Nope, not today!
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter P.
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Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL.
What’s the answer to Wordle today?
This is your last chance to get your guesses in before we reveal today’s answer!
Drumroll, please!
The solution to Wordle #619 is…
POLKA.
Don’t be sad if you didn’t get it this time. The beauty of Wordle is that there’s always a new one to try the next day, and we’ll be here again with more helpful clues and hints.
It’s somehow the end of February already, but Wordle is forever. Celebrate the lengthening days (or the advent of soup weather, if you’re in the other hemisphere) with our fresh hints and tips to help you figure out today’s word.
If you prefer to just be told the solution, you can jump to the end of this article for February 28’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather work through it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans have even sprung up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
Not the day you’re after? Here’s the Wordle answer for February 27.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that brings joy to your heart. But if what brings you joy is strategy, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles used to be available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it. Unfortunately it has since been taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Why are there two different Wordle answers some days?
Though usually Wordle will only accept one correct solution per day, occasionally it will rebel against the norm and deem two different answers acceptable. This is due to changes the New York Times made to Wordle after it acquired the puzzle game.
The Times has since added its own updated word list, so this should happen even less frequently than before. To avoid any confusion, it’s a good idea to refresh your browser before getting stuck into a new puzzle.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
It’s not red hot — it’s a dot!
Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
Nope, not today!
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter P.
What’s the answer to Wordle today?
This is your last chance to get your guesses in before we reveal today’s answer!
Drumroll, please!
The solution to Wordle #619 is…
POLKA.
Don’t be sad if you didn’t get it this time. The beauty of Wordle is that there’s always a new one to try the next day, and we’ll be here again with more helpful clues and hints.
Apple may be reviving the iPhone SE 4 by taking a new approach for development
Apple is planning on equipping the mid-range phone with its new baseband chip, according to the latest rumors.
The iPhone SE 4 lives…maybe. In a recent Twitter thread, reputable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that the tech giant has restarted development on the iPhone SE 4 – two months after it was reportedly canceled.
The reason the project was axed in the first place, according to Kuo’s post on Medium, was because Apple wanted its mid-range device to house its first in-house 5G baseband chip so the company wouldn’t have to rely on Qualcomm. However, the hardware just wasn’t “up to par with Qualcomm’s [tech]” so the whole thing got scrapped back in early January. But now it appears Apple has a solution. Instead of making everything from scratch, the iPhone SE 4 will now reportedly be a modified version of the 6.1-inch iPhone 14.
Kuo claims the device will come equipped with the aforementioned “baseband chip produced by a 4nm process”; however, it will only support sub-6GHz 5G and not the faster mmWave spectrum, just like the previous model. The biggest change as Kuo points out is the phone will sport an “OLED display instead of an LCD”. Ross Young, another reputable industry analyst, claims the screen will be provided by Chinese manufacturer BOE Technology. Mass production, assuming development goes smoothly, will begin sometime in the first half of 2024.
Apple’s future plans
The rest of the Twitter thread hints at Apple’s future endeavors. He goes on to say it’s still up in the air whether or not the inevitable iPhone 16 line will utilize the new chipset. Apparently, the company is dealing with some “technical obstacles [relating] to mmWave and satellite communications.” But if it manages to pull it off, Kuo predicts the gulf between Apple and Qualcomm will grow as the latter’s hardware will no longer be necessary. He even speculates, that if mass production goes well, we could see iPads and Apple Watches ditching Qualcomm chipsets in favor of the baseband one.
And that’s pretty much all that can be gleaned from the thread as it directly pertains to the iPhone SE 4 or Apple’s plans. It’s unknown just how much of the iPhone 14’s features, like Emergency SOS via Satellite, or hardware will be present in the upcoming phone. Price also remains a mystery. For the sake of comparison, the iPhone SE 3 launched back in March 2022 with a starting price tag of $429 in the United States.
If you’re in the market for a new phone, be sure to check out TechRadar’s latest round-up of the best iPhone deals before the month ends.
This old-school Star Wars role-playing game bundle is on sale for under £5
TL;DR: The Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Bundle is on sale for £4.13, saving you 75% on list price.
Why do kids get to have all the fun? With a rise in Kidults (adults buying toys for themselves) now is the perfect time to embrace your inner child. And if you happen to still harbour a love of video games from your younger years and are feeling nostalgic, you might want to check out this great deal.
If you ever played the wildly popular 2003 role-playing game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, which took place thousands of years before the Galactic Empire formed in the lore of the famous franchise, you are going to want to listen up. Knights of the Old Republic is back with this bundle, now 75% off during this sale and just £4.13, no coupon code required.
For less than the price of your morning Starbucks run, you can snag hours of entertainment that can transport you back to the delightful time of the ’00s. Take a trip down memory lane with the original game, Stars Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, where you’re not just transported back to 2003, but 4,000 years before the Galactic Empire was established. You’ll be thrown into a war against the Sith, tasked with saving the gallery alongside freedom fighters in this role-playing game, which offers 40 addictive powers and evolving playable characters.
Once you’ve conquered the first game, it will be time to tackle the second. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II picks things up five years after the first installment. Now, Sith Lords are winning, and you’ve got to select between three different classes of Jedi and decide if you’d like to be on the light side or the dark side.
Make your inner kid happy and get ready to escape into a world of wonder with the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Bundle, available for just £4.13.
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TL;DR: The Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Bundle is on sale for £4.13, saving you 75% on list price.
Why do kids get to have all the fun? With a rise in Kidults (adults buying toys for themselves) now is the perfect time to embrace your inner child. And if you happen to still harbour a love of video games from your younger years and are feeling nostalgic, you might want to check out this great deal.
If you ever played the wildly popular 2003 role-playing game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, which took place thousands of years before the Galactic Empire formed in the lore of the famous franchise, you are going to want to listen up. Knights of the Old Republic is back with this bundle, now 75% off during this sale and just £4.13, no coupon code required.
For less than the price of your morning Starbucks run, you can snag hours of entertainment that can transport you back to the delightful time of the ’00s. Take a trip down memory lane with the original game, Stars Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, where you’re not just transported back to 2003, but 4,000 years before the Galactic Empire was established. You’ll be thrown into a war against the Sith, tasked with saving the gallery alongside freedom fighters in this role-playing game, which offers 40 addictive powers and evolving playable characters.
Once you’ve conquered the first game, it will be time to tackle the second. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II picks things up five years after the first installment. Now, Sith Lords are winning, and you’ve got to select between three different classes of Jedi and decide if you’d like to be on the light side or the dark side.
Make your inner kid happy and get ready to escape into a world of wonder with the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Bundle, available for just £4.13.
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The Oscars 2023: Nominations, When the Show Takes Place, How to Watch – CNET
The Oscars are set to take place Sunday, March 12.
The Oscars are set to take place Sunday, March 12.
US Marshals Service Suffers ‘Major’ Security Breach That Compromises Sensitive Information
According to a spokesperson for the United States Marshals Service (USMS), the agency was hit with a ransomware attack last week that compromises sensitive information. NBC News reports: In a statement Monday, U.S. Marshals Service spokesperson Drew Wade acknowledged the breach, telling NBC News: “The affected system contains law enforcement sensitive information, including returns from legal process, administrative information, and personally identifiable information pertaining to subjects of USMS investigations, third parties, and certain USMS employees.”
Wade said the incident occurred Feb. 17, when the Marshals Service “discovered a ransomware and data exfiltration event affecting a stand-alone USMS system.” The system was disconnected from the network, and the Justice Department began a forensic investigation, Wade said. He added that on Wednesday, after the agency briefed senior department officials, “those officials determined that it constitutes a major incident.” The investigation is ongoing, Wade said.
A senior law enforcement official familiar with the incident said the breach did not involve the database involving the Witness Security Program, commonly known as the witness protection program. The official said no one in the witness protection program is in danger because of the breach. Nevertheless, the official said, the incident is significant, affecting law enforcement sensitive information pertaining to the subjects of Marshals Service investigations. The official said the agency has been able to develop a workaround so it is able to continue operations and efforts to track down fugitives.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
According to a spokesperson for the United States Marshals Service (USMS), the agency was hit with a ransomware attack last week that compromises sensitive information. NBC News reports: In a statement Monday, U.S. Marshals Service spokesperson Drew Wade acknowledged the breach, telling NBC News: “The affected system contains law enforcement sensitive information, including returns from legal process, administrative information, and personally identifiable information pertaining to subjects of USMS investigations, third parties, and certain USMS employees.”
Wade said the incident occurred Feb. 17, when the Marshals Service “discovered a ransomware and data exfiltration event affecting a stand-alone USMS system.” The system was disconnected from the network, and the Justice Department began a forensic investigation, Wade said. He added that on Wednesday, after the agency briefed senior department officials, “those officials determined that it constitutes a major incident.” The investigation is ongoing, Wade said.
A senior law enforcement official familiar with the incident said the breach did not involve the database involving the Witness Security Program, commonly known as the witness protection program. The official said no one in the witness protection program is in danger because of the breach. Nevertheless, the official said, the incident is significant, affecting law enforcement sensitive information pertaining to the subjects of Marshals Service investigations. The official said the agency has been able to develop a workaround so it is able to continue operations and efforts to track down fugitives.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.