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A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, April 18 (game #676).

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 Connections hints.

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 #678) - today's words

(Image credit: New York Times)

Today's NYT Connections words are…

• HOT
• DEVIL
• GOLDEN
• INTRO CLASS
• LAB
• BULLY
• SANDY
• ADDRESS
• DRY
• CANNABIS
• LECTURE
• JAMES BOND
• TALK
• CHOW
• VAST
• SPEECH

NYT Connections today (game #678) - hint #1 - group hints

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

• YELLOW: Speaking to a group
• GREEN: Describing the Sahara
• BLUE: Casual canines 
• PURPLE: Numeral alternatives

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 #678) - hint #2 - group answers

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

• YELLOW: SPOKEN PRESENTATION
• GREEN: ADJECTIVES FOR A DESERT 
• BLUE: DOG BREEDS, INFORMALLY 
• PURPLE: REPRESENTED BY THREE-DIGIT NUMBERS 

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

NYT Connections today (game #678) - the answers

(Image credit: New York Times)

The answers to today's Connections, game #678, are…

• YELLOW: SPOKEN PRESENTATION ADDRESS, LECTURE, SPEECH, TALK
• GREEN: ADJECTIVES FOR A DESERT DRY, HOT, SANDY, VAST
• BLUE: DOG BREEDS, INFORMALLY BULLY, CHOW, GOLDEN, LAB
• PURPLE: REPRESENTED BY THREE-DIGIT NUMBERS CANNABIS, DEVIL, INTRO CLASS, JAMES BOND

• My rating: Hard
• My score: 2 mistakes

Today was a day where I got three in every group (well, apart from purple obviously) and took a chance on the fourth each time.

For SPOKEN PRESENTATION I originally had INTRO instead of ADDRESS. Then for ADJECTIVES FOR A DESERT I thought we were looking for words that describe a beach, so I went with GOLDEN rather than VAST.

That’s where my mistakes ended, but I still struggled to get the last dog breed. BULLY, CHOW and LAB were locked in but the fourth eluded me – so I gambled with Golden.

Meanwhile, I had no idea CANNABIS was represented by a number, although I should have seen the pattern with JAMES BOND (007), DEVIL (666), and INTRO CLASS (101). 

How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.

Yesterday's NYT Connections answers (Friday, 18 April, game #677)

• YELLOW: INTERJECTIONS BOY, GOODNESS, MAN, WOW
• GREEN: HORROR MOVIES, WITH "THE" BIRDS, EXORCIST, HAUNTING, SHINING
• BLUE: THINGS YOU CAN PICK APPLE, BANJO, CARD, NOSE
• PURPLE: PERSONAL PROPERTY MINUS "S" BELONGING, EFFECT, GOOD, POSSESSION

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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• After a delay, Nintendo has confirmed Switch 2 pre-orders kick off on April 24 in the US
• The Switch 2 will still start at $449.99, meaning no price increase
• Some accessories for the Switch 2 will cost more

We finally have some good news for those in the United States who have been eagerly awaiting information on the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 here. Just a few days before pre-orders were set to kick off on April 9, 2025, the gaming giant delayed them due to new tariffs being imposed by President Donald Trump.

That long wait is over, though, as Nintendo has just announced that Switch 2 pre-orders will kick off in the United States on April 24, 2025. In even better news, the price remains the same – $449.99 for the Nintendo Switch 2 and $499.99 for the console plus the new Mario Kart World title.

Additionally, Mario Kart World will still cost $69.99, and Donkey Kong Banaza stays at $59.99 in both physical and virtual editions. So yes, no price increases for the Switch 2, the console plus a game, the main launch title from Nintendo, and a new entry into a classic title.

(Image credit: Nintendo)

That’s where the good news ends, though. As we’ve seen with other electronic devices since the Trump Administration tariffs began, not everything is without a price increase.

Nintendo writes, “Nintendo Switch 2 accessories will experience price adjustments from those announced on April 2 due to changes in market conditions.” Here’s what that looks like so far for the Joy-Con 2, Pro Controller, and Switch Camera:

• Joy-Con 2 controllers are up to $94.99 from $89.99
• The Pro Controller is now $84.99 from $79.99
• The Switch Camera is $54.99 from $49.99

Now, a $5 increase isn’t as dramatic as one that Nintendo might have been thinking of making while monitoring the economic situation.

Still, an increase is an increase, and Nintendo does note that more of this could happen in the future: “Other adjustments to the price of any Nintendo product are also possible in the future depending on market conditions.”

These are, of course, all suggested prices from Nintendo. If the Switch 2 proves to be a hard preorder, we could see price gouging from third-party resellers. That’s common for major console launches, including the PS5, Xbox Series X, and even the Nintendo Wii.

Even with some increases, it’s nice to know that the United States will get a preorder window, and it kicks off in just six days. The Switch 2 console, its many accessories, and Mario Kart World, among dozens of other titles, will then officially launch on June 5, 2025.

We're expecting to hear from retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and GameStop, among others, to share plans for preorders on April 24, 2025. TechRadar's reached out to them for comment, and we'll update this story when we hear back.

If you’re hoping to preorder from Nintendo directly, you can register your interest, but the first batch of invites for preorders from the My Nintendo Store will roll out on May 8, 2025. You’ll need a Switch Online membership alongside some other requirements to preorder this way.

Either route, stick with us as we count down to the launch of the Switch 2 and pre-orders in the United States.

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Thinking back, it has only been 25 years since the burst of the dot-com bubble. Technology now sits at the core of daily life and work, having seen an unprecedented level of transformation since that time. Companies are rushing to invest in the next phase of Artificial Intelligence - AI agents. But with the constant technological revolution and relentless innovation, we’re seeing a renewed reliance on intrapreneurs to navigate these headwinds.

A concept developed in the late 1970s, intrapreneurs work within a company to form innovative ideas and projects to advance that company’s mission. These are your CEOs, product development managers, and even marketers. But in this AI-powered, AI-driven, AI-enhanced future, the role of the intrapreneur is fast becoming that of a navigator. The one holding the map. Keeping enterprises on the right course, determining whether certain technological trends are fact or, indeed, science fiction.

The intrapreneur will continue to be a key productivity driver as businesses embrace Klaus Schwab’s newly-coined “Intelligent Age” - the new AI era building on Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Break big ideas into small wins

Market trends shift in the blink of an eye, new technologies and AI models emerge daily, and customer preferences change on a whim. Successful intrapreneurs recognize that flexibility is essential for large enterprises where competition can be cutthroat and AI regulations come thick and fast.

Intrapreneurs break major IT projects into manageable stages and continuously iterate their products and services through feedback. Feedback is key to fostering an environment where change is welcomed and projects are refined. This flexibility allows intrapreneurs to stay ahead of the curve, where competing perspectives and buy-in threaten to derail even the most innovative projects.

Master AI, but lead with emotional intelligence

AI-powered systems are decentralized networks of intelligent agents, allowing companies to automate tasks, enhance decision-making, and improve customer experiences. Successful intrapreneurs are masters of these tools using them to optimize processes, make efficiency gains and reveal new sources of value.

To thrive in this unrelenting environment, successful intrapreneurs keep their finger on the pulse of technological advancements. AI tools evolve constantly, and our understanding of them, and their potential applications, need to stay current and ready for future success.

The path to intrapreneurial success is rarely linear. Resilience is one of the most essential traits of a successful intrapreneur. Instead of viewing challenges as roadblocks, they see them as learning opportunities to strengthen the business in the long run.

Resilience is complemented by emotional intelligence. Intrapreneurs who understand their own emotions, as well as the emotions of their teams, are better equipped to lead through uncertainty. This ability to empathize, clearly communicate, and manage conflict is critical when driving innovation and navigating complexity.

Skills will become quickly outdated in the Intelligent Age. Successful intrapreneurs understand the importance of continuous learning - not just for themselves but also for their teams. Staying curious keeps your team at the forefront of industry trends, and poised to embrace these new technologies to put you ahead of the game.

Intrapreneurs shouldn't rely solely on their creativity - they should encourage innovation throughout all organizational levels. It's about nurturing a culture that generates fresh ideas and makes lasting change by creating a space for experimentation. Remember, failure is only a stepping stone to success.

Build relationships that fuel innovation

Intrapreneurs understand that they can't achieve transformation in isolation. Building a strong network of peers, mentors, and cross-functional teams within their organization is essential. These relationships provide valuable insights, access to resources and, ultimately, accelerate innovation.

Strategic partnerships can also fuel growth outside the organization. By engaging with external ecosystems—whether through partnerships with startups, technology providers, or industry leaders—intrapreneurs gain access to cutting-edge technologies and new market opportunities. This broadens the scope for innovation and helps future-proof the organization.

As AI and automation become a bigger part of businesses, there are important ethical issues to consider. Successful innovators focus on using AI responsibly. They make sure their company protects data privacy, is open about how AI is used, and treats everyone fairly. This helps build trust with customers and supports the company’s values.

Intrapreneurs are also expected to support social responsibility. This can mean working on sustainability, company charity programs, or helping the community. They lead efforts to create a positive impact. Doing this improves the company’s reputation, makes employees happier, and helps build customer loyalty.

Turn trends into action

Successful intrapreneurs excel at anticipating the future. By utilizing AI tools and data analytics, they can identify industry trends, market shifts, and potential disruptions before they occur. This foresight allows them to proactively adjust strategies, ensuring their company is prepared for change rather than reacting to it.

A well-articulated vision is a key component of intrapreneurial success. Intrapreneurs with a clear vision for change align their efforts with the organization's long-term goals. This vision serves as a guiding light, helping teams stay focused and motivated, even during periods of uncertainty.

At the heart of every successful business lies its customers. In a world where AI-powered systems transform customer experiences, intrapreneurs must remain attuned to changing customer expectations. AI-powered data analytics tools have a place of privilege in the intrapreneur’s workshop, allowing them to better understand customer behaviors, anticipate needs, and deliver personalized solutions that build loyalty and drive growth. Leading to a more efficient, engaging and valuable experience for customers.

To become a successful intrapreneur in an AI-powered world requires mastering a diverse skill set. Intrapreneurs must embrace adaptability and agility, understand AI-powered agentic swarms, cultivate resilience and emotional intelligence, foster continuous learning and innovation, build strategic networks and partnerships, demonstrate ethical leadership, develop strategic foresight and vision, and prioritize customer-centricity.

By integrating these core principles into their approach, intrapreneurs can drive meaningful change, navigate uncertainty with confidence, and position their organizations for long-term success.

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Maybe it’s time to give super apps another go. They never really took off in the West, but with AI agents now in the mix, there’s an argument that conditions may be ripe for the super app dream to finally be viable.

From WeChat to Gojek, Paytm, and Alipay, the APAC region is pretty familiar with super apps – i.e one app to rule them all. It’s the dream of all your favorite applications for payments, fitness tracking, doctor appointments, social media, paying bills, taxi ordering, food delivery, and more in a streamlined one-stop shop and user interface.

To varying degrees, the West has tried to replicate this concept over the last decade, and not without reason. CNBC tech reporter Arjun Kharpal perhaps said it best recently: “we’re all sick of dozens of apps on our phones.” But maybe that’s an understatement, because as of 2025, there are roughly 9 million mobile apps in the world.

Typically, most apps in the West have been purpose-built for a particular function. With so many apps competing for consumers’ attention, however, that model won’t be sustainable for long at the rate that apps are multiplying.

So, what would bring super apps into the mainstream? The answer may be AI super agents.

Why super apps misfired in the West

There’s a good reason super apps have struggled in the West. Consumer behaviors in the APAC region evolved along a path that was very different from North America or Europe. China’s desktop internet phase never became that mainstream, thanks to high cost and reliability challenges related to its broadband infrastructure. Instead, China prioritized a mobile-first ecosystem, courtesy of some lightning-fast infrastructure buildout. This placed virtually every data-related activity inside people’s smartphones. It only made sense to centralize all that data activity somewhere.

The West, meanwhile, developed a much more fractured app landscape across hybridized desktop and mobile device usage. How often did people complain about that in the 2000s, or the 2010s? Well, for the most part, Westerners accepted that reality – enough so that people are exceedingly loyal to brands. You can’t flip the status quo overnight.

Some companies have certainly tried to beef up apps by consolidating features. A recent example includes Rocket Companies’ desire to become ‘a housing super app’ following its deal to buy the real estate listing site, Redfin. But there have been other cases like Meta adding dating to Facebook, Paypal experimenting with combining social media and finance, or Spotify adding video features. Even Uber’s CEO has talked before about wanting to build “the operating system for your everyday life.”

Personalization will be AI super agents’ superpower

For a super app to truly work, the tech industry would need to go much farther than it has to unite customers’ favorite features and apps into a single, user-friendly interface. This won’t be easy, but AI agents significantly mitigate that difficulty in one crucial way: personalization. Today’s services have to be tailored to customers’ preferences.

The great thing about AI agents is they wouldn’t just aggregate services or spit out the latest prices for smartphones when asked. They can adapt to user behavior and preferences. You could even get an agent to compare prices across the platforms you regularly visit or book a trip to Bali for the best price-quality ratio. It’s not too hard to imagine a vast network of specialized AI agents running in integration with each other. In theory, those specialized agents could operate inside the same familiar interfaces customers have already been using. There’s genuine potential for an app ecosystem so interconnected that the very concept of individual apps could fade away with time.

This would even have significant implications for how developers build apps. They wouldn’t have to build apps from scratch. If the Uber of tomorrow could just hook up an AI agent with its ordering systems through APIs, you could conceivably get that agent to generate compatible code for every relevant platform or OS. That would mean the complete democratization of app development. Developers would, of course, still need to facilitate things like the interfaces that creators use to build apps. But learning to code would take a backseat to developing great ideas with the human languages we already speak – the ultimate programming language.

Super apps and super agents needs to feel super to use

Whether super apps ever reach mainstream popularity in the West will hinge on the user experience. If the selling point of super apps is convenience, then the Alexa model of voice interaction alone won’t cut it. Integrating agents into super apps would have to be done with the understanding that humans like to actually feel tactile feedback and see information displayed visually.

The benefits of a good UI/UX would extend far beyond the usability of super apps. A good UI/UX could in theory lessen challenges around making AI agents compliant with strict data and privacy regulations that discourage developers from feeding large aggregates of information through an AI (which hurts the personalization benefit). Imagine if a user was given a privacy control panel that looked like a graphic equalizer – accessible, while still offering users universal control over data.

Sooner or later, super apps will probably become more of a necessity than a dream. Oversaturation of apps will be a problem for businesses and consumers alike, and whatever solution the tech industry presents should add convenience to counteract inconvenience. Like any technology, AI agents and super apps should be a means to an end, solving genuine problems. We should not be holding any end users or developers captive to any application or system.

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The Tesla Cybertruck is not selling in the numbers that CEO Elon Musk predicted, and with inventory piling up, the company is implementing numerous tactics to get the divisive electric pick-up truck in the hands of customers.

According to various reports, Tesla is offering up to $11,900 off the asking price of many Cybertruck models in the USA, while potential Canadian buyers are also being enticed with up to CAD $16,590 off.

Beyond the discount, many of these deals also include additional sweeteners, including free lifetime charging via the marque’s Supercharger network and lifetime access to (Supervised) Full Self-Driving technology, which typically requires a monthly subscription fee.

When the Cybertruck was launched in 2023, Elon Musk emphatically announced that the vehicle would sell in excess of 250,000 units a year, but that figure is looking more like 25,000 units.

Forbes famously called the model “the auto industry’s biggest flop in decades”, citing similar sales failures, such as the Ford Edsel and butt-ugly Pontiac Aztek made famous by Breaking Bad, as faring better than the steel-paneled Cybertruck.

Despite launching a new, more affordable Cybertruck model last week, Tesla is now slowing down production of the model at its Gigafactory in Texas to prevent stockpiling further, according to a report by Business Insider.

Cybertruck suffers the DeLorean curse

(Image credit: Tesla)

Just like the gull-winged DMC sports car from Back to the Future, Cybertruck had its moment in the spotlight and is now facing a massive downturn in demand.

Despite being separated by almost 50 years, the DeLorean and Cybertruck stories are eerily similar, with outlandish styling initially grabbing the public’s attention, but reports of poor build quality and the ensuing public controversy surrounding the owner effectively killed both projects.

The bottom line is that Cybertruck has come to represent everything that a large swath of the American public is currently railing against. As a result, it has been the focal point of aggression, vandalism, and ridicule.

We have reported on a general cooling of demand for most Tesla products, with close competitors keen to swoop in and make conquest sales.

But this is a particularly thorny issue for Cybertruck, and it feels like no matter how much Musk chooses to incentivize it, the divisive pick-up's days might be numbered.

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Happy Easter weekend, everyone! If, like me, you're enjoying more than usual two days off work, I'm sure you'll be finding some time to stream a bunch of new movies and TV shows on some of the world's best streaming services.

Well, allow me to crack open an Easter egg filled with such goodies for you. Below, you'll find seven of the most exciting new films and series to check out before you head back to work. And, with even more downtime than normal (for those of us in the UK, anyway), you'll be able to watch more than one of these terrific offerings. – Tom Power, senior entertainment reporter

Companion (Max)

Max subscribers continue to get new movies thanks to A24. Now, one of the best Max movies. of 2025 has landed on the service in Companion.

In it, Sophie Thatcher stars as a subservient android who was built for human companionship, but has started to go haywire. Honestly, people in these movies just never learn, do they? The Boys' Jack Quaid co-stars as the robot's human love interest/manipulator.

While I criticized the Companion trailer for giving too much away, the movie is another win for A24; its glowing 94% Rotten Tomatoes approval rating serving as proof of that. If you want a chaotic blend of romance, sci-fi, and horror, you won't find a better film to stream this weekend. – Lucy Buglass, senior entertainment writer

• Watch Companion on Max

Ransom Canyon (Netflix)

Dust off you cowboy boots and hats because Netflix is bringing some Texas charm to the small screen this weekend.

Ransom Canyon is a new western saga that delves into the lives of three ranching families across 10 episodes, and it looks like an exciting mix of Yellowstone and Virgin River. Like the latter it's based on a romance novel series, so we can expect plenty of will-they-won't-they tension. That also means there's plenty "more story to tell" for a second season, which the show's stars are hoping for.

Considering the Taylor Sheridan-led revival of the western genre has been a hit elsewhere, I don't doubt this will become one of the best Netflix shows soon enough. For more Lone Star action, check out these three highly-rated western shows. – Amelia Schwanke, senior entertainment editor

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Government Cheese (Apple TV+)

With Severance season 2 a fading image in the rear-view mirror, the search for the next big Apple TV Original is on. Prime Target, The Studio, Dope Thief, and Your Friends & Neighbors have all thrown their hat into the ring recently, but now it's Government Cheese's turn to convince you to stay signed up to Apple TV+.

The late 1960s-set surrealist comedy-drama stars David Oyelowo as Hampton Chambers, a recently-freed convict who returns home to his family and tries to turn over a new leaf. Perhaps unsurprisingly, complications arise that lead to all sorts of trouble for Hampton to deal with.

Will Government Cheese earn a seat at the best Apple TV+ shows table? That remains to be seen but, based on its official trailer (see above), it looks like a pretty unique offering from the tech giant's entertainment division. – TP

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The Stolen Girl (Hulu/Disney+)

The Stolen Girl dramatizes every mother's worst nightmare. After a woman realises her daughter has been kidnapped from a play date, a European-wide hunt occurs to uncover the truth about what happened.

Thankfully, unlike another recent Hulu and Disney+ show Good American Family, this series is fictional but it's definitely a scary watch. If you're in the mood for a heart-pounding crime thriller, I highly recommend this one as it's got plenty of twists and turns and shocking moments.

With a great cast including Ambika Mod who you may know from Netflix's One Day, alongside Holliday Granger as a terrified mom, it's done enough to win the approval of critics as it currently has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 83%, making it worthy of a spot on our best Hulu shows and best Disney+ shows lists. – LB

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Wolf Man (Peacock)

Leigh Whannell's latest horror movie Wolf Man is now available to watch on Peacock – and it might reassure you to know that there won't be a full moon over the weekend. So while you watch Julia Garner's character being terrorized by her rapidly transforming husband, played by Christopher Abbott, you're safe and sound.

Critics were on the fence about this one, but I was more favorable in my Wolf Man review. Check out my interview with Christopher Abbott, too, if you want to know more about how he created his character.

Wolf Man might not reach the highs of The Invisible Man, but it's still an interesting take on one of the classic Universal Studios monster movies. If Whannell chooses to adapt another one, I'll be first in line. – LB

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#1 Happy Family USA (Prime Video)

Ready to step into the childhood nightmares of actor-comedian Ramy Youssef? Known for the critically-acclaimed Hulu sitcom Ramy and equally great spinoff show Mo on Netflix, he's now teamed up with Pam Brady to co-create the adult animated series #1 Happy Family USA for Prime Video.

Made by Amazon MGM Studios, A24 and, Cairo Cowboy, this provocative satire follows a Muslim family as they navigate one of the most terrible events in America's history. Expect lots of South Park-esque humor about post-9/11 paranoia and plenty of 2000s nostalgia.

Season 1 is available to stream in full and, while it only has five reviews from critics at the time of writing, its flawless 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating makes it worthy of a spot on our best Prime Video shows guide. – AS

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The Rehearsal season 2 (Max)

If you weren't sure of what to watch this Easter weekend, Nathan Fielder is here to help. The multitalented artist is known for helping people prepare for life's biggest moments in the docu-comedy series The Rehearsal, so you can trust that you're in good hands.

The first season followed Fielder's project to create simulations that allow people to rehearse their own lives, but the next installment is set to see Fielder face "an issue that affects us all".

The first episode of The Rehearsal season 2 will air on HBO before being made available on Max at 10.30pm ET in the US / 12.30pm AEST in Australia. Those in the UK will be able to find it on Sky and Now TV. – AS

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I just read the news that Microsoft is bringing back the hated Recall feature to Windows 11. If you’re not familiar with Recall, it takes screenshots every three seconds that you can search with AI, so you always have a way of recalling everything that’s happened on your PC.

For rather obvious reasons, Recall is a complete security nightmare and has largely been decried by the security industry.

Recall is the perfect example of an AI feature that nobody asked for and nobody really wants, but that we’re going to get anyway.

Microsoft Corporate Vice President Pavan Davuluri speaks about Recall (Image credit: Getty Images) Garmin backlash

At least we’re not being asked to pay for Recall as well, which would add insult to injury as many Garmin watch owners found out recently when a new Garmin Connect+ subscription option full of AI-powered insights into your running performance was released to Garmin owners, much to their chagrin.

In one fell swoop Garmin turned a product that you could just buy and own with a one-off purchase into an ongoing subscription service. Rather predictably people were not happy.

TechRadar’s Fitness Editor, Matt Evans summed up the problem succinctly when he wrote, “While Garmin has been very careful in its messaging, insisting that everything currently free will remain free, users believe they will eventually have to either leave the platform or resort to paying for a usable version of it.”

AI just seems to be in everything these days, whether we like it or not. You can find AI in new Samsung fridges, health and fitness apps, social media apps, your mobile phone, Alexa speakers, image editors, and Google search, not to mention AI chatbots themselves, like ChatGPT, which will soon start taking over from traditional search engines and computer interfaces.

The Garmin vivioactive 6. (Image credit: Garmin) OK, computer

But did anyone ask for this? When Google AI Overviews started showing up in my Google search results I knew a line had been crossed. Google describes AI Overviews as “one of our most popular Search features — now used by more than a billion people”, but to me, and a lot of people I know, they just seem a bit annoying and hard to turn off.

Personally, I don’t want an AI Overview getting in the way when I do a web search. Often I’m simply trying to find a particular website I’ve seen before and now I have to scroll down even further to get to the actual search results.

Google has already created an AI Mode in beta that it’s currently testing. Rather than offering an AI Overview the new mode is an actual AI search, so you can ask follow-up questions and have a human-like conversation, if you want.

There’s no doubt that AI Mode will be impressive, but I miss the old Google which didn’t have so many options and just did what it was designed to do – a simple and quick web search. That was, after all, why Google became popular.

To help stem the tide of unwanted AI features I’ve been inundated with I’ve also turned off AI Notifications summaries on my iPhone – they’re not only wrong sometimes, but it’s just easier to read the actual messages people send you, not a summary of it that saves about four words of text.

Other Apple Intelligence features like Genmoji and Image Playground sit unused on my iPhone after the initial buzz has worn off.

Genmoji was fun for a while, but I felt the magic wore off quickly. (Image credit: Future / Apple) Smarter, better

I think AI can be a great tool to make you more productive and to help you drum up ideas, but why is there an assumption from the big tech companies that we want it in absolutely everything?

Even writing this document in Google Docs I’ve got Gemini popping up asking me if it wants me to help write the document. No thank you Gemini, or should I call you the new Clippy?

In fact, Clippy, Microsoft’s staggeringly unhelpful assistant included with Windows 97, was a perfect example of a technology designed to make your life easier that ended up making it more difficult. It constantly popped up whenever you tried to do anything and just got in the way. Microsoft should have learned from that experience.

AI can be fun and useful, but only when you choose to use it. The recent image trends for generating a box set action figure of yourself, or showing you what your pet would look like if it were a human are a great way to have some fun with AI, but does that mean it should be in everything I use?

Of course not. AI is exciting, offers almost infinite possibilities, and has the potential to change our lives for the better, but please don't force it on us when we didn't ask for it.

Which brings us back to Recall. Let's just hope that it means we won't forget the lessons of the past next time and there's an easy way to turn it off.

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• US sales staff are the latest IBM workers to be given an RTO mandate
• They must work three days per week from IBM’s offices or sales hubs
• Some Dallas-based workers will be relocated to Austin in 2026

IBM has reportedly enacted a mass return-to-office policy, mandating US sales staff to work at least three days a week at a client site, flagship office or sales hub.

The news comes just days after the company told its US Cloud employees to return to “strategic” locations (company offices) on similar three-day-per-week terms.

In the case of IBM’s US Cloud workers, they’ve been given until July 1 to adhere to the new policy. Workers needing to relocate have been cut a little more slack, with until October 1 to find a new home. It’s unclear when the company’s sales staff will need to move by.

IBM workers given renewed RTO mandate

On the face of it, IBM’s return-to-office policy is on the nicer side for those in favor of remote and hybrid working.

Three days has long been the average in a post-pandemic world, however many of IBM’s fellow tech giants, including Amazon, have enacted full-time five-day policies, marking an end to remote working altogether.

Across the US, IBM has five flagship offices in New York, Raleigh, Washington DC and San Francisco. The fifth, in Austin, will be open by next year.

A further eight sales hubs in Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Los Angeles and Seattle are also available for in-person work.

According to an internal memo by Adam Lawrence seen by The Register, Dallas-based Digital Sales workers will be relocated to the new Austin office when it opens in 2026.

Lawrence billed the RTO move as a “return to client initiative,” suggesting that sales staff need to be closer to clients to secure sales.

Casually referred to as an initialism for ‘I’ve Been Moved’, IBM has a long history of relocating workers, however positions have been relatively stable at the company in the grand scheme of things.

Apart from around 1,000 layoffs in August 2024 relating to the closure of a China R&D department, IBM’s only other big job cut was in January 2023, when 3,900 lost their jobs. Only a handful of much smaller reductions have followed since then.

Via The Register

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• SonicWall updated a security advisory for a Secure Mobile Access flaw
• CISA added the flaw to its KEV
• FCEB agencies have three weeks to apply the patch

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added an old SonicWall vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming that it is being used in the wild.

As a result, Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies have three weeks to install the patch or stop using the product entirely.

In late 2021, SonicWall released a security advisory, warning its users about an improper neutralization vulnerability affecting multiple SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) appliances. At the time, the company said the bug could be used to take down vulnerable endpoints with a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack. However, the company has now updated the advisory to warn about in-the-wild abuse and to upgrade its severity score from medium to high (7.2).

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Abuse in the wild

"Improper neutralization of special elements in the SMA100 management interface allows a remote authenticated attacker to inject arbitrary commands as a 'nobody' user, which could potentially lead to code execution," SonicWall said.

The flaw affects SMA 200, SMA 210, SMA 400, SMA 410, and SMA 500v (ESX, KVM, AWS, Azure) devices.

At the same time, CISA added the bug to KEV, warning about abuse in the wild. While its Binding Operational Directive 22-01 (which forces organizations to install the patch) only applies to government agencies, those in the private sector should take note when KEV gets a new entry.

"These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious cyber actors and pose significant risks to the federal enterprise," CISA said.

In 2021, SonicWall suffered one of its largest attacks ever, when a threat actor tracked as UNC2447 abused an SQL injection vulnerability in the SMA100 instance to gain unauthorized access to networks. Following the breach, they deployed the Sombrat backdoor and a ransomware variant dubbed FiveHands.

Via BleepingComputer

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With Star Wars Celebration 2025 officially underway in Japan and just 17 days until May the 4th – better known as Star Wars Day – you might be asking yourself, "Where are all the new products themed around the best characters and stories from a galaxy far, far away?"

While TechRadar has already given you an exclusive first look at Audio-Technica Star Wars The Mandalorian, R2-D2, Grogu, and Darth Vader earbuds, and Lego has unveiled nine new sets all under the Star Wars theme, there is more.

And if you were bummed about the exclusive products available at Star Wars Celebration only, here’s some good news – a number of those products from the likes of Star Wars, Hasbro, Lego, and Amazon Devices are now up for order on Amazon.com.

Dark Dot

Kicking things off is a new stand for your Echo Devices that is perfect if your allegiance is with the Sith, Dark Side, or even the First Order. That’s right, Amazon is now making a Star Wars Tie Fighter Stand for the Echo Dot fourth and fifth gen.

The circular, orb-like Alexa-powered smart speaker will sit in the middle, occupying the cockpit and main hull of the acclaimed starship. Two panels stick out from the left and right sides, acting as the ship's wings to lift the Echo Dot off the ground.

Even neater, though, is that the LED ring at the bottom of the Echo Dot, which normally glows blue when Alexa is listening, green when you have a notification, or red when the microphones are muted, will glow throughout the shell of the Tie Fighter.

Among Echo stands, this Tie Fighter one punches above the rest. There is even cable management on the back, and it won’t obscure any functionality of the smart speaker. If you’re sold, the Star Wars Tie Fighter Stand for Amazon Echo Dot will be available later today.

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(Image credit: Lego)

As a Lego fan, I’ll never say no to another new set, and after dropping nine sets, the leaders in brick-building have dropped yet another new set. And fans of Rogue One or Andor are in for a real treat.

This is the brand-new Lego Star Wars K-2SO Security Droid, which will stand over 15 inches high once built. And as you might suspect from a figure, it’ll be poseable and comes with a placard that you’ll build detailing this droid's specs. You’ll also score a K-2SO standard-sized Minifigure.

Lego is taking pre-orders now for the K-2SO Security Droid set for $89.99, and it will ship on August 1, 2025.

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Beyond the Tie Fighter Echo Dot Stand and this K-2SO Security Droid Lego, a few other products are going up for order in a bit on Amazon – many go live at 12PM ET today – and we’re listing our favorites below. Considering many of these were thought to be exclusive to Celebration in Japan, it’s a nice surprise.

Fans of Star Wars: A New Hope take notice, this is the new Han Solo The Black Series action figure from Hasbro, and will be up for order for $24.99 from Amazon. It’s modeled after the character as seen in the film and includes a blaster belt. View Deal

Hasbro’s Star Wars: The Vintage Collection offers up some of the coolest, most screen-accurate figures and sets. Now, as first shown off at Celebration and up for order at Hasbro Pulse, is the Bantha & Tusken Raider 2-Pack. It’s as if it was pulled right from Star Wars: A New Hope and even features retro packaging. It’s up for order now at $69.99 and will ship in summer 2025.View Deal

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All eyes are on Hulu this month as the streaming service is back with another packed schedule for May 2025 adding another plethora of titles to its collection of best Hulu movies and best Hulu shows.

As we all know, the big day for Star Wars fans is approaching and Hulu is contributing to the celebration by bringing the original trilogy to the platform just in time for May 4. But as well as these classic titles Hulu is expanding its library of recent releases, most notably Gia Coppola's drama The Last Showgirl (2024) starring Pamela Anderson.

Movies aside, reality TV is another one of Hulu's specialties which speaks for itself this month as you can expect two staple shows, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and Vanderpump Villa, returning for second seasons–- Hulu knows exactly what it's doing.

Everything new on Hulu in May 2025

Arriving on May 1

Alone Australia season 1 (TV show)
The Chicano Squad season 1 (TV show)
History’s Greatest Escapes with Morgan Freeman season 2 (TV show)
Inmate to Roommate season 2 (TV show)
James Brown: Say it Loud season 1 (TV show)
Jeopardy! Masters season 3 (TV show)
Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Ruby Franke Story (movie)
Naruto Shippuden season 9 (TV show)
Pawn Stars season 22 (TV show)
Alienoid (movie)
Alienoid 2 (movie)
Anaconda (movie)
Anaconda En Espanol (movie)
Attack The Block (movie)
Attack the Block En Espanol (movie)
Austenland (movie)
Austenland En Espanol (movie)
Babylon A.D. (movie)
Bad Teacher (movie)
Bad Teacher En Espanol (movie)
Basic (movie)
Basic En Espanol (movie)
Battle of the Year (movie)
Battle Of The Year En Espanol (movie)
The Childe (movie)
Con Air (movie)
Courage Under Fire (movie)
Deliver Us From Evil (movie)
Enemy Of The State (movie)
Far From the Madding Crowd (movie)
The 5th Wave (movie)
The 5th Wave En Espanol (movie)
The Guardian (movie)
Georgia Rule (movie)
The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil (movie)
Hacksaw Ridge (movie)
Horrible Bosses (movie)
Horrible Bosses 2 (movie)
The Infiltrator (movie)
The Insider (movie)
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa (movie)
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa En Espanol (movie)
Joy (movie)
The King’s Man (movie)
Kingsman: The Golden Circle (movie)
Kingsman: The Secret Service (movie)
Kung Fu Panda (movie)
Kung Fu Panda 2 (movie)
Little Fockers (movie)
The Negotiator (movie)
The Power Of One (movie)
Maid in Manhattan (movie)
Maid in Manhattan En Espanol (movie)
Man on Fire (movie)
The Marine (movie)
Meet the Fockers (movie)
Meet the Parents (movie)
Meet the Spartans (movie)
Mission: Impossible (movie)
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (movie)
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol En Espanol (movie)
Mission: Impossible II (movie)
Mission: Impossible II En Espanol (movie)
Mission: Impossible III (movie)
Mission: Impossible III En Espanol (movie)
Once (movie)
Once Upon a Time in America (movie)
Prospect (movie)
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (movie)
The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty (movie)
Sex Tape (movie)
Sex Tape En Espanol (movie)
Shadow (movie)
Spy (movie)
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (movie)
Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (movie)
Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (movie)
Street Kings (movie)
Stuber (movie)
Super Troopers 2 (movie)
Take Me Home Tonight (movie)
Tears of the Sun (movie)
That’s My Boy (movie)
The Villainess (movie)
The Wailing (movie)
The Witch: Subversion (movie)
The Witch 2: The Other One (movie)
Tropic Thunder (movie)
Waitress (movie)
Wedding Crashers (movie)

Arriving on May 2

Pita Hall (movie)
Decision to Leave (movie)
Harbin (movie)
The Last Word (movie)
72 Hours (movie)

Arriving on May 3

Evil Lives Here season 13 (TV show)
Naked and Afraid season 10 (TV show)
Naked and Afraid XL season 3 (TV show)
Unsellable Houses season 2 (TV show)
Escape (movie)
Jimmy O. Yang: Guess How Much (comedy special)

Arriving on May 4

Insidious: The Red Door (movie)
Insidious: The Red Door En Espanol (movie)

Arriving on May 7

Kun by Agüero (TV show)

Arriving on May 8

Vanderpump Villa season 2 (TV show)
Alone Australia season 2 (TV show)
Find My Country House: Australia season 1 (TV show)
New House No Debt season 1 (TV show)
60 Days In season 9 (TV show)
Pil’s Adventures (movie)

Arriving on May 9

The UnXplained season 7 (TV show)
Summer of 69 (movie)
Behind Enemy Lines (movie)
Commando (movie)
The Damned (movie)
Hitman (movie)
Hitman: Agent 47 (movie)
Men Of Honor (movie)
The Thin Red Line (movie)
The Transporter (movie)
Transporter 2 (movie)

Arriving on May 10

Expedition Unknown season 6 (TV show)
How It’s Made season 21 (TV show)
My 600-lb Life season 2 (TV show)
My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now? season 1 (TV show)
Robert Durst: An ID Murder Mystery season 1 (TV show)
Scorned: Love Kills season 2 (TV show)
Blonde and Blonder (movie)
Strangerland (movie)
Trust (movie)
Vengeance: A Love Story (movie)
War Inc. (movie)

Arriving on May 12

I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss season 1 (TV show)
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! season 1 (TV show)
Hells Paradise season 1 (TV show)
SHANGRILA FRONTIER season 1 (TV show)

Arriving on May 13

Not Others season 1 (TV show)
Good Bad Things (movie)
Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (movie)
Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation En Espanol (movie)

Arriving on May 15

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2 (TV show)
Beach Hunters season 7 (TV show)
Cake Boss season 15 (TV show)
Container Homes season 1 (TV show)
Curb Appeal season 25 (TV show)
Cutthroat Kitchen season 4-5 (TV show)
Dr. Pimple Popper season 5 (TV show)
Extreme Homes season 5 (TV show)
Flea Market Flip seasons 10-14 (TV show)
Island Life seasons 19-20 (TV show)
My 600-lb Life season 3 (TV show)
My Strange Addiction season 5-6 (TV show)
Naked and Afraid season 9 (TV show)
Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta season 7 (TV show)
Tanked seasons 13-15 (TV show)
The Last Alaskans season 4 (TV show)
Undercover Billionaire season 2 (TV show)
Unusual Suspects season 7 (TV show)
Worst Cooks in America season 24 (TV show)

Arriving on May 16

Matteo Lane: The Al Dente Special (comedy special)
Welcome to Wrexham season 4 (TV show)
Crossroads (movie)
The Last Breath (movie)

Arriving on May 17

Death by Fame season 1 (TV show)
Destinations of the Damned With Zak Bagans season 1 (TV show)
Expedition X season 6-7 (TV show)
Spring Baking Championship season 1-3 (TV show)
Jim Gaffigan: Noble Ape (comedy special)
Jim Gaffigan: Quality Time (comedy special)
Jimmy O. Yang: Good Deal (comedy special)
Zarna Garg: One in a Billion (comedy special)

Arriving on May 20

American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story (movie)
Night Call (movie)

Arriving on May 21

Nine Perfect Strangers season 2 (TV show)
Nine Puzzles (TV show)

Arriving on May 22

Ancient Aliens season 20 (TV show)
Intervention season 25 (TV show)
Jump! season 1 (TV show)
Outrageous Love with Nene Leakes season 1 (TV show)
Taken in Plain Sight (movie)

Arriving on May 23

The Last Showgirl (movie)

Arriving on May 24

BBQ Brawl: Flay V. Anderson V. Burrell season 4 (TV show)
Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern season 3 (TV show)
Fixer Upper: Welcome Home season 1 (TV show)
Gold Rush season 1 (TV show)
Homestead Rescue season 12 (TV show)

Arriving on May 25

How to Please a Woman (movie)

Arriving on May 27

Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy season 1 (TV show)
Re: Zero season 1 (TV show)
Tower of God season 1 (TV show)
The Seed of the Sacred Fig (movie)

Arriving on May 29

Adults season 1 (TV show)
The Silencing (movie)

Arriving on May 30

Into the Deep (movie)
Rickey Smiley: Untitled (movie)

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• HP has agreed to settle a lawsuit by forking out $4 million
• It relates to misleading pricing on PCs and peripherals ‘on sale’
• Eligible consumers will have purchased between 2021 and 2024

HP has agreed to pay a $4 million settlement over allegations of false advertising on its website relating to its sale of computers and peripherals.

The settlement stems from a lawsuit originally filed in October 2021. Preliminary approval for the class-action settlement was granted by a US District Judge earlier this month.

According to the lawsuit, HP allegedly showed misleading original prices on its website for some PCs, mice and keyboards, making it appear as though they were much cheaper than usual when on sale.

Misleading prices

Strike-through prices on sale items made products appear more discounted than they actually were, with some rare or never sold at the original price anyway.

HP’s $4 million payment will go toward “Settlement Class members’ claims; court-approved Notice and Settlement Administration Costs; court-approved Settlement Class Representatives’ Service Award; and court-approved Settlement Class Counsel Attorneys’ Fees and Costs Award,” the judge’s approval confirms. “All residual funds will be distributed pro rata to Settlement Class members who submitted valid claims and cashed checks.”

The lawsuit applies to customers who bought HP desktops, laptops, mice or keyboards advertised as being discounted for more than 75% of the time between June 5, 2021 and October 28, 2024.

One of the examples given was a $999.99 HP All-in-One machine bought by a plaintiff in September 2021. It was advertised as having $100 off, marked at $899.99, however it had been sold at that lower price since April 2021.

Among the three pages of eligible models shared by Ars Technica include HP Spectre, Chromebook, Envy, Pavilion and Omen models.

Although HP has agreed to pay a multimillion-dollar settlement, it hasn’t technically admitted to any wrongdoing. TechRadar Pro has asked HP for a reaction to the agreement, but we did not receive an immediate response.

Via Ars Technica

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• Security researchers find a 10/10 flaw in Erlang/OTP SSH
• Horizon3 Attack Team says the flaw is "surprisingly easy" to exploit
• A patch is available, so users should update now

Erlang/OTP SSH, a set of libraries for the Erlang programming language, carries a maximum-severity vulnerability that allows for remote code execution and is “surprisingly easy” to exploit, researchers are warning.

A team of cybersecurity researchers from the Ruhr University Bochum (Germany) recently discovered an improper handling of pre-authentication protocol messages flaw, which affects all versions of Erlang/OTP SSH. It is tracked as CVE-2025-32433 and carries a severity score of 10/10 (critical).

Erlang/OTP SSH is a module within the Erlang/OTP standard library that provides support for implementing Secure Shell (SSH) clients and servers in Erlang applications.

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Remote code execution

Erlang is a functional programming language and runtime system designed for building highly concurrent, distributed, and fault-tolerant systems. It was originally developed by Ericsson, for use in telecoms, but has expanded into messaging systems, databases, and other applications where uptime and scalability are critical.

"The issue is caused by a flaw in the SSH protocol message handling which allows an attacker to send connection protocol messages prior to authentication," a warning on the OpenWall vulnerability mailing list reads.

Soon after the news broke, security researchers from the Horizon3 Attack Team tried to reproduce the flaw and found it to be “surprisingly easy”, which should be cause for concern.

“Just finished reproducing CVE-2025-32433 and putting together a quick PoC exploit — surprisingly easy,” the team said on X. “Wouldn’t be shocked if public PoCs start dropping soon. If you’re tracking this, now’s the time to take action.”

Taking action would mean applying the patch which is now available and which mitigates the risk. Since all older versions are vulnerable, all users are advised to upgrade to versions 25.3.2.10 and 26.2.4.

Threat actors are more active in the short window between a patch being released, and being applied by the users. Most organizations are not that diligent when it comes to patching, giving cybercriminals a relatively easy exploit avenue.

Via BleepingComputer

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