NYT Strands Hints & Answers for Saturday, January 10, 2026 (Puzzle #678)


Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1666, and this Saturday challenge delivers a straightforward adjective with common letters but a psychological twist that could catch players off guard.










Google activates Gemini AI by default for Gmail, offering AI summaries, writing help, and inbox organization to billions of users.

Nvidia's G-Sync Pulsar technology uses backlight strobing on 360Hz monitors to achieve motion clarity comparable to a 1000Hz display.

Larian Studios' upcoming RPG Divinity will transform failure into compelling narrative branches, addressing save-scumming from Baldur's Gate 3.

Samsung's record quarterly profit triples as AI memory demand drives unprecedented semiconductor revenue, though mobile margins face pressure.

Chinese state-backed hackers infiltrated U.S. Congressional email systems, targeting key committee staff in a major escalation of cyber espionage.

Samsung may raise Galaxy S26 prices due to rising component and manufacturing costs, though regional strategies could delay increases in key markets.


Google activates Gemini AI by default for Gmail, offering AI summaries, writing help, and inbox organization to billions of users.

Nvidia's G-Sync Pulsar technology uses backlight strobing on 360Hz monitors to achieve motion clarity comparable to a 1000Hz display.

Larian Studios' upcoming RPG Divinity will transform failure into compelling narrative branches, addressing save-scumming from Baldur's Gate 3.

Samsung's record quarterly profit triples as AI memory demand drives unprecedented semiconductor revenue, though mobile margins face pressure.

Chinese state-backed hackers infiltrated U.S. Congressional email systems, targeting key committee staff in a major escalation of cyber espionage.

Samsung may raise Galaxy S26 prices due to rising component and manufacturing costs, though regional strategies could delay increases in key markets.

D I C E Awards nominations on January 8 , positioning the turn-based RPG for another potential Game of the Year victory

Today's NYT Strands is live for Friday, January 9, 2026 (Puzzle #677).

The Friday edition of NYT Connections arrives with puzzle #943, serving up a grid that rewards music industry knowledge and lateral thinking.

Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1665, and this Friday challenge delivers a straightforward numerical challenge with common letters that rewards basic elimination strategies.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword is live, and Friday's grid brings a compact 5x5 challenge with modern slang and geography twists.

T-Mobile must stop running misleading ads about its satellite coverage and competitor pricing following a regulatory ruling.

A revived GTA 6 plot leak gains credibility, detailing protagonist Lucia's backstory as development concerns about the 2026 release date persist.

Major US tech firms like Google and Amazon will face only voluntary rules under the EU's new Digital Networks Act, a win for the industry.

ChatGPT's web traffic declines as Google's Gemini gains significant market share following its superior AI model launch.

Microsoft's report reveals DeepSeek AI dominates China's market and expands in developing nations, highlighting a widening global AI adoption divide

Microsoft tests AI-powered in-chat purchases for US users, enabling seamless checkout within Copilot conversations

Razer's Project Ava is a holographic AI companion that offers real-time gaming coaching and daily assistance through interactive anime avatars.

Sony is scheduling major PlayStation game releases like Marvel's Wolverine to avoid competing with the anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto 6.

Gmail's new Gemini AI summarizes email threads and drafts replies, offering free basic assistance with advanced features for paid subscribers.

Apple hardware chief John Ternus is the leading internal candidate to succeed Tim Cook as CEO, representing continuity for the tech giant.

Unlock Fallout-themed operators, skins, and the new Sturmwolf 45 SMG in Call of Duty's limited-time crossover event, running through February 5.

Samsung's AI fridge leads CES 2026's worst tech, criticized for complexity, privacy invasions, and environmental waste.

iOS 26 adoption stalls at 16% as users resist the controversial Liquid Glass redesign, marking Apple's slowest major update in years.

UK union demands Rockstar reinstate 34 GTA 6 developers, alleging illegal union busting over disputed confidential info claims.

Today's NYT Strands is live for Thursday, January 8, 2026 (Puzzle #676).

Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1664, and this Thursday challenge brings a common starting letter but packs a double-meaning punch that could trip up players expecting a simpler solution.

Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 review: Spectacular QD-OLED visuals and immersive 49-inch gaming, but $1,400 price demands serious GPU power and desk space.















Is Baldur's Gate 3 down? Major outage reports as players report trouble connecting to the servers. 258 reports in the last 24 hours. Main issue: Server connection.




