NYT Connections #935: Hints and Solutions for January 1, 2026
Samsung Camera Assistant Update Restores Single Take and Dual Rec Modes
Samsung restored two popular camera features through a Camera Assistant update this week, but moved them from the main camera interface to a companion app.
Leaked Galaxy S26 Ultra Design Fixes Camera Flare and Skin Tones
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra will adopt a unified camera island design that fixes two persistent user complaints but introduces a new wobble problem, according to leaks from tipster OnLeaks .
Google's December Pixel update fixes 33 bugs including battery and display issues.
Google's December Pixel update delivers 33 bug fixes alongside Android 16 QPR2, addressing battery display issues, fingerprint unlock problems, and display glitches across 18 device models.
Apple's Measured AI Strategy May Pay Off in 2026 as Rivals Face Skepticism
Apple's restrained artificial intelligence strategy may deliver returns in 2026 as competitors face growing skepticism about massive AI investments, according to analysis from The Information .
Google's Android 16 Update Uses AI to Summarize and Organize Notifications
Google's Android 16 QPR2 update arrived in December 2025 with AI-powered notification management that groups low-priority alerts and summarizes group chats.
Google's December Update Causes Pixel 10 Display Flickering Bug
Google's December Pixel update introduced a flickering always-on display bug affecting Pixel 10 devices. The issue emerged after users installed Android 16 QPR2 earlier this week .
Samsung Camera Assistant Update Restores Single Take and Dual Rec Modes
Samsung restored two popular camera features through a Camera Assistant update this week, but moved them from the main camera interface to a companion app.
Leaked Galaxy S26 Ultra Design Fixes Camera Flare and Skin Tones
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra will adopt a unified camera island design that fixes two persistent user complaints but introduces a new wobble problem, according to leaks from tipster OnLeaks .
Google's December Pixel update fixes 33 bugs including battery and display issues.
Google's December Pixel update delivers 33 bug fixes alongside Android 16 QPR2, addressing battery display issues, fingerprint unlock problems, and display glitches across 18 device models.
Apple's Measured AI Strategy May Pay Off in 2026 as Rivals Face Skepticism
Apple's restrained artificial intelligence strategy may deliver returns in 2026 as competitors face growing skepticism about massive AI investments, according to analysis from The Information .
Google's Android 16 Update Uses AI to Summarize and Organize Notifications
Google's Android 16 QPR2 update arrived in December 2025 with AI-powered notification management that groups low-priority alerts and summarizes group chats.
Google's December Update Causes Pixel 10 Display Flickering Bug
Google's December Pixel update introduced a flickering always-on display bug affecting Pixel 10 devices. The issue emerged after users installed Android 16 QPR2 earlier this week .
Elon Musk's xAI Acquires Third Building for Colossus Supercomputer Expansion
Elon Musk's xAI acquired a third building on December 30 to expand its Colossus supercomputer cluster, pushing total training capacity toward 2 gigawatts of compute power.
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Google Plans Motion Sickness Reduction Feature for Android 17 in 2026
Google will add motion sickness reduction to Android 17 next year , matching Apple's iOS 18 feature that launched in September 2024.
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Today's Wordle Hints, Clues and Answer for Puzzle #1656 on December 31, 2025
Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1656, and this Wednesday challenge delivers a common-sounding word with a mythological twist that could trip up pattern recognition.
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The Wednesday edition of NYT Connections arrives with puzzle #934, delivering a New Year's Eve special that blends holiday traditions with clever wordplay.
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Triller Stock Plummets 61.5% After Nasdaq Confirms Delisting
Triller Group stock plummeted 61. 5% on Tuesday after Nasdaq confirmed trading suspension and delisting effective December 30, 2025.
Chevaugn Powell
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Study Finds ChatGPT Shows Anxiety After Violent Inputs and Responds to Mindfulness
ChatGPT exhibits "anxiety" when exposed to violent user inputs, according to a multi-university study published earlier this year .
Bogdana Zujic
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Chinese Researchers Use Brain Signals to Improve Autonomous Vehicle Safety
Chinese researchers have developed a system that uses passengers' brain signals to improve autonomous vehicle safety in risky situations.
Felecia Smith
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Nvidia Reportedly Negotiates Up To $3 Billion Acquisition Of AI21 Labs
Nvidia is in advanced negotiations to acquire Israeli AI startup AI21 Labs for $2-3 billion, according to reports from Israeli financial daily Calcalist .
Felecia Smith
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iPhone 17 Pro Users Report Speaker Hiss While Charging
iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max users report static speaker noise when charging their devices, according to multiple reports across Apple forums and social media .
Elizabeth Kartini
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Vivo's X300 Ultra Gets European Certification for Early 2026 Launch
Vivo's X300 Ultra flagship has received European EEC certification , confirming the camera-focused smartphone will launch globally in early 2026.
Elizabeth Kartini
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Treyarch denies holiday matchmaking changes for Call of Duty Black Ops 7
Treyarch design director Matt Scronce denied holiday matchmaking adjustments for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, refuting fan theories about skill-based system changes.
Luka Berger
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Microsoft's ReFS File System Remains Inaccessible to Windows 11 Users
Microsoft's ReFS file system offers superior data protection and massive 35-petabyte volume support, but Windows 11 users can't access it through standard installation.
Elizabeth Kartini
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Samsung Launches Galaxy Z TriFold Smartphone in South Korea
Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold launched in South Korea on December 12, 2025 , marking the company's first smartphone with two hinges and three display panels.
Elizabeth Kartini
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Nvidia Secures $20 Billion Licensing Deal with AI Chip Firm Groq
Nvidia secured a $20 billion licensing agreement with AI inference specialist Groq on December 24, according to multiple reports.
Felecia Smith
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Former Sony Exec Proposes Unified Gaming Format to Break Console Sales Ceiling
Former Sony Interactive Entertainment chairman Shawn Layden called for a unified gaming format to break the console market's 250 million unit ceiling.
Luka Berger
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Hollow Knight Silksong and Schedule I rank among Steam's top 12 revenue games for 2025
Valve released Steam's preliminary 2025 year-end sales charts on December 30, revealing indie titles Hollow Knight: Silksong and Schedule I competing directly with AAA franchises.
Luka Berger
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SoftBank Completes Its $40 Billion Investment in OpenAI
SoftBank Group completed its $40 billion investment in OpenAI this week, according to CNBC reports citing people familiar with the matter.
Bogdana Zujic
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Dubai Hosts 1 Billion Followers Summit for 15,000 Creators in January 2026
Dubai hosts the 1 Billion Followers Summit from January 9-11, 2026, bringing over 15,000 creators to Emirates Towers and Museum of the Future.
Bogdana Zujic
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Google Expands Gemini AI to Android Auto and iPhone Widgets in December 2025
Google's Gemini AI assistant expanded across multiple platforms in December 2025, with Android Auto integration, iPhone widget access, and major conversational upgrades arriving simultaneously.
Bogdana Zujic
5 min read
Bitcoin Trades Below $90,000 as U.S. Housing Data Emerges as Key Indicator
Bitcoin trades below $90,000 as U. S. housing data emerges as a critical indicator for the cryptocurrency's next directional move.
Felecia Smith
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Metaplanet Buys 4,279 Bitcoin in Q4 2025 to Reach 35,102 Total Holdings
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet Inc. purchased 4,279 Bitcoin in the fourth quarter of 2025, bringing its total holdings to 35,102 BTC with a $3.
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Former Rockstar Director Says Canceled Games Would Have Distracted From GTA
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U.S. Global Investors Transitions Gold ETF to Active Management
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Warren Buffett Retires After 60 Years As His Market Indicator Hits A Record High
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