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Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Jan. 23 Strands puzzle, No. 326.

• The Galaxy S25 lineup is the first to get many new Galaxy AI features.
• Samsung is currently "assessing which features" might arrive on other Galaxy devices.
• Historically, Galaxy AI features have arrived in short order on older devices.

Samsung finally made the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra official at its first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2025, and along with the new hardware, a number of new features for Galaxy AI were unveiled.

While the Samsung Galaxy S25 preorder deals are impressive, you might be reading this very news story on a Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 6, or even a Galaxy Z Fold 6, and thinking that these are still pretty new phones – and wondering if some of these new features might be arriving on your device in a future update. Well, we already know that One UI 7 with call transcriptions will be arriving on the S24 lineup.

As for other AI-powered features such as Samsung's Personal Data Engine, Now Brief, and improvements to generative image features, it’s not yet clear which devices these features might eventually land on.

Personal Data Engine is basically a dedicated core on the device for handling AI tasks and building out a personal large language model (LLM) to the phones owner, to help the AI serve up better suggestions and implement them. Now Brief is an app that changes through the day to show pertinent information.

Speaking to TechRadar, a Samsung spokesperson told us the company is “assessing which features” can come to which devices.

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In full, Samsung states: “Nothing to share right now, but Samsung is committed to providing the best possible Galaxy experience to all our users, and we are assessing which features will be available on which devices.”

Clearly, the focus is on the S25 range, and it seems that a lot of these new Galaxy AI features were tailor-made for the new lineup thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip, which has a specific processor unit dedicated for AI tasks. That processor is paired with 12GB of RAM across the lineup – no more 8GB for the 'standard' model.

Samsung's really aiming to integrate Galaxy AI throughout the entire phone, allowing it to learn how you use it and the other apps on it. Ideally, the Now Brief app will work with Galaxy AI at its core, and in the dedicated part of the processor acting as a personal LLM to serve up the right suggestions and cards to you. It could be that you have a busy day with a look at your calendar, a reminder that it's someone's birthday and to create a digital card, or even a suggestion about your commute home. In a demo, I also saw cards for the weather and even news stories that might interest you, but as with most AI features it'll take some time for these features to learn your habits and routines.

The Galaxy S25 lineup follows the idea of 'agentic AI' that we’ve been hearing about, and will likely see more of in 2025. It remains to be seen how much of this relies on that new processor, or if Samsung can figure out a way to trickle this down further.

Even so, the ability to ask Gemini to complete chain requests – for instance, asking when the next New York Jets game is, adding it to your calendar, and sharing that invite with a friend – seems like it could arrive on other devices, and should be easy to roll out to them with Gemini – Google has even confirmed that. Integrating Gemini with, say, Samsung Notes and other third-party apps will likely take a bit longer, but could likely be introduced via an update.

The same thought process could apply to the improvements to generating images, and improvements to Samsung’s native tool for removing people from the background of photos that were unveiled for the Galaxy S25 family. Samsung so far has a good track record of rolling its AI features out to older phones, so we’ll keep our fingers crossed and hope that some of these new Galaxy AI features trickle down.

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• Samsung wants to expand Knox beyond its traditional enterprise remit
• Three tiers are now available with basic plan available on all Samsung Galaxy devices at no extra cost
• Base, Essentials, and Enterprise plans are tailored to address varying levels of security and management needs

Samsung has announced a new update for Knox Suite, its enterprise security and management solution for Galaxy business smartphones.

The updates introduce a tiered plan system, designed to cater to businesses of various sizes across multiple industries, from small businesses with a cybersecurity checklist through large enterprises.

This shift marks a departure from the previous single-plan model, aiming to broaden Knox Suite's appeal beyond the enterprise.

New Knox plans

The revised Knox Suite now comprises three distinct plans: Base, Essentials, and Enterprise, each of which is tailored to address varying levels of security and management needs.

The Base Plan is available at no additional cost and offers essential features like Knox Mobile Enrollment and Knox Platform for Enterprise; simplifying device setup and providing foundational security.

For companies seeking more robust management capabilities, the Essentials plan provides unified device management and real-time troubleshooting via Knox Manage and Knox Remote Support.

The Enterprise Plan, designed for organizations with extensive device fleets, adds features such as OS version control, intelligent insights, and advanced security tools like Knox E-FOTA and Asset Intelligence.

According to Samsung, businesses can scale their Knox Suite usage according to operational needs. For example, a significant advantage of Knox Suite is its compatibility with existing Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) systems, allowing businesses already using EMM platforms to incorporate Knox Suite without disrupting their current workflows.

Samsung also partners with leading EMM providers to enhance accessibility and integration for enterprises with diverse IT setups.

“Enterprises of varying sizes and industries have diverse device management needs, but ultimately are looking toward the same end goal – enabling secure, productive mobile workspaces,” said Samsung's EVP and Head of B2B Team and Mobile eXperience Business, Jerry Park.

"Through these new scalable solutions, Knox Suite is now optimized for all types of operational use cases, empowering businesses to comprehensively and intelligently manage enterprise ecosystems."

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Under Donald Trump, the United States Digital Service is morphing into Elon Musk’s cost-cutting machine.

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The House voted 263 to 156 to approve the Laken Riley act, sending the measure to Trump for his signature. The measure would make it easier for federal immigration officials to detain and deport those without legal status who are charged with specific crimes.

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In a new memo, a Justice Department official seeks to realign the department's positions on immigration with President Trump's executive actions — and threatens local officials who don't cooperate.

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Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers.

Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wordle today column covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

Quordle today (game #1095) - hint #1 - Vowels How many different vowels are in Quordle today?

• The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 3*.

* Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too).

Quordle today (game #1095) - hint #2 - repeated letters Do any of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters?

• The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 3.

Quordle today (game #1095) - hint #3 - uncommon letters Do the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today?

• No. None of Q, Z, X or J appear among today's Quordle answers.

Quordle today (game #1095) - hint #4 - starting letters (1) Do any of today's Quordle puzzles start with the same letter?

• The number of today's Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 0.

If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you're not ready yet then here's one more clue to make things a lot easier:

Quordle today (game #1095) - hint #5 - starting letters (2) What letters do today's Quordle answers start with?

• R

• S

• W

• B

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

Quordle today (game #1095) - the answers

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The answers to today's Quordle, game #1095, are…

• RUGBY
• SASSY
• WORRY
• BANAL

A rare day without an E.

I was thrilled when I got RUGBY in three goes – mainly because after deciding to go with a word that began RU I couldn’t think of any others – but then I really laboured over the next word.

Words beginning in S and ending in Y are pretty common – or at least it feels like it. Getting the second letter narrowed it down a little, but it still took me three goes before I guessed SASSY – another Qourdle deja-vu word that I’m sure was used recently.

Daily Sequence today (game #1095) - the answers

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The answers to today's Quordle Daily Sequence, game #1095, are…

• EXIST
• ERECT
• ADULT
• UNTIE

Quordle answers: The past 20

• Quordle #1094, Wednesday 22 January: SLANT, TRUNK, WOOZY, EATEN
• Quordle #1093, Tuesday 21 January: CHART, VIGOR, PRINT, SPAWN
• Quordle #1092, Monday 20 January: SIXTY, THONG, TATTY, ROBIN
• Quordle #1091, Sunday 19 January: WREST, RINSE, SCOUR, CANNY
• Quordle #1090, Saturday 18 January: BLARE, ITCHY, BICEP, PIPER
• Quordle #1089, Friday 17 January: CATCH, WEARY, SWOON, LATHE
• Quordle #1088, Thursday 16 January: PARTY, BLUNT, TWEED, PLANT
• Quordle #1087, Wednesday 15 January: RISEN, PLATE, RURAL, ENVOY
• Quordle #1086, Tuesday 14 January: SWARM, SCRAP, ONION, BELCH
• Quordle #1085, Monday 13 January: EYING, GIDDY, CHEAP, PETAL
• Quordle #1084, Sunday 12 January: BRIEF, PETAL, WOMAN, FELON
• Quordle #1083, Saturday 11 January: ASCOT, FIBER, ROGUE, SMELL
• Quordle #1082, Friday 10 January: BIGOT, INLET, LEECH, TUNIC
• Quordle #1081, Thursday 9 January: RESET, HUMOR, TENOR, IMAGE
• Quordle #1080, Wednesday 8 January: MINCE, SADLY, RISEN, VOUCH
• Quordle #1079, Tuesday 7 January: CREED, FILET, ROUTE, TAPER
• Quordle #1078, Monday 6 January: PIVOT, WOOLY, GRUNT, GROOM
• Quordle #1077, Sunday 5 January: BORAX, JUDGE, CADET, SALON
• Quordle #1076, Saturday 4 January: CORER, CRATE, QUASI, EXIST
• Quordle #1075, Friday 3 January: PERKY, QUARK, NAVEL, SHEEN

Israel vowed to remove Hamas from power when it went to war in Gaza, following the attacks on Israel in October, 2023. With a temporary ceasefire in place we're able to see if they've reached that goal and it seems Hamas is still deeply entrenched in Gaza. We'll hear more about who is taking charge as the dust settles and what the future of governance in the territory might be.

Keep your Galaxy S24, S24 Plus or S24 Ultra safe with one of these great cases.

Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.

Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Strands today (game #326) - hint #1 - today's theme What is the theme of today's NYT Strands?

• Today's NYT Strands theme is… Udderly delicious

NYT Strands today (game #326) - hint #2 - clue words

Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.

• STALE
• BURY
• START
• SIDE
• CRUD
• BUTCH

NYT Strands today (game #326) - hint #3 - spangram What is a hint for today's spangram?

• Cow classics

NYT Strands today (game #326) - hint #4 - spangram position What are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?

First side: bottom, 5th column

Last side: top, 3rd column

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Strands today (game #326) - the answers

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The answers to today's Strands, game #326, are…

• MILK
• BUTTER
• CHEESE
• GELATO
• CUSTARD
• YOGURT
• SPANGRAM: DAIRY PRODUCTS

• My rating: Easy
• My score: Perfect

Being lactose intolerant and also, despite this condition, a turophile, I found today’s Strands enjoyable but, much like my beloved cheese, hard to stomach.

I put my diminutive stature down to a dislike of creamy creations, as height and milk protein have been shown to be linked. Researchers have attributed an obsession with DAIRY PRODUCTS as the reason why people from the Netherlands are better at reaching things on high shelves than any other nation in the world. In a year the average Dutch person consumes over 25% more CHEESE and other milk-based products than their American or British counterparts and this has resulted in a growth spurt over the past century, taking the Dutch from the shortest people in Europe to the tallest – the average Dutchman is more than 6ft tall and the average Dutch woman about 5ft 7in. 

Anyway, a lovely easy Strands with a tasty subject matter.

Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Wednesday, 22 January, game #325)

• BRAVE
• CARS
• SOUL
• ONWARD
• ELEMENTAL
• RATATOUILLE
• SPANGRAM: ANIMATION

What is NYT Strands?

Strands is the NYT's new word game, following Wordle and Connections. It's now out of beta so is a fully fledged member of the NYT's games stable and can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

I've got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you're struggling to beat it each day.

Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues.

What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Connections today (game #592) - today's words

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Today's NYT Connections words are…

• BETTER
• BLANKET
• SATCHEL
• PAGAN
• WIDEN
• COOLER
• WHIP
• SMARTER
• BASKET
• ECLIPSE
• BOMBER
• UTENSILS
• ТОР
• FEDORA
• SURPASS
• VIXEN

NYT Connections today (game #592) - hint #1 - group hints

What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: Superior output
• GREEN: Alfresco dining
• BLUE: As seen in the Temple of Doom  
• PURPLE: Sounds like White House residents

Need more clues?

We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles…

NYT Connections today (game #592) - hint #2 - group answers

What are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: OUTDO 
• GREEN: PICNIC ACCESSORIES 
• BLUE: PARTS OF AN INDIANA JONES COSTUME 
• PURPLE: RHYMES OF U.S. PRESIDENT NAMES 

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Connections today (game #592) - the answers

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The answers to today's Connections, game #592, are…

• YELLOW: OUTDO BETTER, ECLIPSE, SURPASS, TOP
• GREEN: PICNIC ACCESSORIES BASKET, BLANKET, COOLER, UTENSILS
• BLUE: PARTS OF AN INDIANA JONES COSTUME BOMBER, FEDORA, SATCHEL, WHIP
• PURPLE: RHYMES OF U.S. PRESIDENT NAMES PAGAN, SMARTER, VIXEN, WIDEN

• My rating: Hard
• My score: 3 mistakes

Oh my gosh I found today’s Connections difficult.

Maybe if the RHYMES OF U.S. PRESIDENT NAMES had included Chump I would have got there, but this wasn’t the only group I was mentally grappling with.

On my third attempt I managed to link BOMBER, FEDORA, SATCHEL, and WHIP, but it wasn’t because I thought they had anything to do with PARTS OF AN INDIANA JONES COSTUME – if I’m honest, I’d forgotten his bag preference.

Cluelessly, I thought they were accessories named after a person, based on the incorrect assumption that Fedora was someone famous in the 1920s. In fact, the history of the Fedora is much more interesting and culminates in a 2016 article that described the fedora hat as the world’s “most-hated fashion accessory”. Yes, this is the same year as a certain red cap rose to prominence.

Yesterday's NYT Connections answers (Wednesday, 22 January, game #591)

• GREEN: RESULTS OF SOME DIGGING DITCH, HOLE, PIT, TRENCH
• YELLOW:  TYPES OF ACADEMIC COURSES DISCUSSION, LAB, LECTURE, SEMINAR
• BLUE: ONES WEARING ROBES BOXER, JUDGE, MONK, WIZARD
• PURPLE: ___ UP BATTER, BOTTOMS, CHIN, LAWYER

What is NYT Connections?

NYT Connections is one of several increasingly popular word games made by the New York Times. It challenges you to find groups of four items that share something in common, and each group has a different difficulty level: green is easy, yellow a little harder, blue often quite tough and purple usually very difficult.

On the plus side, you don't technically need to solve the final one, as you'll be able to answer that one by a process of elimination. What's more, you can make up to four mistakes, which gives you a little bit of breathing room.

It's a little more involved than something like Wordle, however, and there are plenty of opportunities for the game to trip you up with tricks. For instance, watch out for homophones and other word games that could disguise the answers.

It's playable for free via the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

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• GMKTec joins HP with a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 workstation mini PC
• The Max+ 395 is currently the world's most powerful APU and could be a nuisance to Nvidia's DIGITS GB10
• Expect products based on the 395 to roll out later in Q2 2025 after Chinese New Year

GMK, an emerging Chinese brand in the mini PC market, has announced (originally in Chinese) the upcoming launch of a new product powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395.

The company claims this will be the world’s first mini PC featuring the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip. It also plans to offer versions with non-Plus Ryzen AI Max APUs.

According to ITHome (originally in Chinese), the device is part of GMK's “ALL IN AI” strategy and is expected to debut in the first or second quarter of 2025.

AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor boasts 16 Zen 5 cores, 32 threads, and a 5.1 GHz peak clock speed. Additionally, it integrates 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units, delivering solid graphics performance via the Radeon 8060S iGPU.

According to benchmarks, the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 outpaces the Intel Lunar Lake Core Ultra 9 288V in CPU tasks by threefold and surpasses NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4090 in AI performance tests.

With a configurable TDP of 45-120W, the processor balances efficiency and performance, positioning itself as a competitive choice for AI workloads, gaming, and mobile workstations.

This platform adopts LPDDR5x memory, achieving a bandwidth of up to 256GB/s. It also integrates a 50TOPS “XDNA 2” NPU, providing impressive AI performance tailored towards Windows 11 AI+ PCs.

The Max+ 395 specs suggest that the new GMK mini PC will likely surpass the performance of the current Evo X1 model, which features a Ryzen Strix Point HX 370 APU and is priced at $919.

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