Connections #293: Today's Answer and Hints (Saturday, August 15, 2025)

Quick Links Connectionsis an addictive puzzle from the geniuses at the New York Times. It requires players to find the connections between 16 words, and place them in four groups of four. We have the solution to Connections for July 17, 2025, along with hints to help you solve it yourself. SPOILERS AHEAD (CLUES) Today’s Connections (Puzzle #293) Category Clues Today, as every day, you need to split the 16 words that make up the Connections puzzle grid into four groups of four based on specific categories....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · James Mcknight

CS2 update fixes zoomed sound bug

News No more surprises when someone sneaks up behind you. Conter-Strike 2 has launched to a relatively smooth release on July 08, 2025. CS:GO players can find the new game in their Steam Library and download it without any problems. However, as is the case with any new big release, there are always going to be small bugs and errors. And Valve has already released a CS2 update to fix some of the more persistent ones....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 269 words · Gregory Bailey

Daily Themed Mini Crossword July 14, 2025 Answers (8/21/25)

Our Daily Themed Mini Crossword July 12, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The Daily Themed Mini Crossword is a fun and challenging puzzle that is published daily. It features a small grid with clues for each word, which must be filled in to complete the puzzle. The puzzles are based on a theme, which can range from pop culture to history, geography, and more....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Joel Powell

DC Teases Epic New CRISIS GAUNTLET Story?

Summary Warning: contains spoilers forSuperman#15! DChas just teased what could possibly be comics’ most epic event:The Crisis Gauntlet–but does it mean a new crossover withMarvel? It has been over 20 years since Marvel and DC last joined forces for intercompany crossovers. Now, there has been a resurgence of interest in a new crossover, and inSuperman#15, fans get the clearest signal yet that a new team up is on the horizon....

August 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1400 words · Charles Curtis

Dune: Prophecy Title Explained

Summary The latest installment in theDunefranchise,Dune: Prophecy, has a somewhat confusing title, but the show’s name vaguely hints at what the series will be about.Dune: Prophecyis billed as a prequel series to Denis Villenueve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s seminal sci-fi novelDune. As a prequel,Dune: Prophecytakes place very early intheDunetimeline, thousands of years prior toDune,Dune: Part Two, and the rise of Paul Atreides. Since it takes place so long before Paul,Dune: Prophecyhas a new cast of characters, and a very different focus....

August 13, 2025 · 5 min · 878 words · Kimberly Kennedy

Family Horror Movie With A Festive Spin Find Streaming Success 40 Years Later

Theholiday seasonis here, which tends to be a useful time for streaming. More people have time off work and school, which helps stimulate the box office and brings people together in their homes to watch new titles on streaming. This year, this has meant success for some of the major streamer’s newer holiday hits. Netflix’s animated familyholiday filmThat Christmasdebuted on the platform to positive reception and viewership, staying in the streamer’s top 10 day after day and week after week for a while....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Mr. Anthony Floyd

Fans Believe This Below Deck Mediterranean Season 9 Star Could Be Causing A Fire Hazard Onboard

Summary In the latest episode fromBelow Deck Mediterraneanseason 9, Stew Bri Muller slept on the floor of deckhands Joe Bradley and Nathan Gallagher’s room, which many believe is a fire hazard. Bri felt forced to sleep on the floor after she didn’t feel welcomed in her own cabin by her roommate andfellow stew, Ellie Dubaich. The two got into a heated argument after Ellie felt betrayed by Bri for kissing Joe, who Ellie also had a crush on....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Ruben Owen

Google Photos’ Memories redesign rolling out more widely

Google Photos is used by people at all ends of the smartphone and smart device spectrum, from GooglePixel 8 Proowners who have everything in their life revolving around the Google ecosystem, toiPhone 15 Pro Maxowners who can’t denyhow useful Photos isfor storing and backing up memories. To us at Android Police, there’s nothing better. It’s the Swiss Army Knife of gallery apps. Have you ever seen the Mona Lisa in person?...

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Jacqueline Murillo

Google's ready for you to try out its fix for the (second) worst thing about messaging with iPhones

Google’s ready for you to try out its fix for the (second) worst thing about messaging with iPhones Aside fromthose arguments about green and blue bubbles, the most frustrating thing when texting someone with an iPhone comes down to reactions. Giving an incoming message a heart or a quick thumbs-up is a standard part of modern messaging, but up until now, iPhone reactions have resulted in Android users receiving awkward SMS descriptions....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Nathan Cook

Hotel Tycoon Codes [New Tycoon] (August 2025)

In Roblox Hotel Tycoon, you build and explore while living the luxury life. You collect cars by trading gems, stay in-game to claim timed rewards, and join exciting timed events every 20 minutes to grow your empire and become the top tycoon! Redeeming codes is the easiest way to get Cash inHotel Tycoon. Finding active codes can take lots of time, but we have already gathered them all for you. Check below to see every working Roblox Hotel Tycoon code ready to use!...

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Justin Simpson

How to Convert Text to Date Format in Excel

How to Convert Text to Date Format in Excel Excel is a powerful tool for managing and analyzing data, but working with dates in Excel can be frustrating when they are in text format. Fortunately, you can convert your text data into a proper date format, making it easier to sort, filter, and perform calculations on your data. In this guide, we will show you how to convert text to date in Excel, so you can get the most out of your data....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 529 words · Laura Ramirez

How to Create Enemies in Godot Games

Enemies play a crucial role in making games exciting and challenging for players. Whether you’re creating a 2D platformer, a top-down shooter, or a role-playing game, adding enemies can significantly enhance the gameplay experience. Godot’s user-friendly interface and intuitive scripting language, GDScript, make the process efficient and enjoyable. Setting Up the Godot Game Before diving into enemy creation, set up the basic structure of your 2D game inthe Godot game engine....

August 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1032 words · Kelly Roman

How to create WhatsApp avatars

WhatsApp offers several ways to spice up your conversations. you’re able to use emojis, GIFs, and sticker packs to continue your chat threads in style. One new add-on is the ability to create your own sticker pack that represents who you are. You can create personalized avatars and add a personal touch to your messages. The option is available on the WhatsApp mobile apps on iPhone andtop budget Android phones....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Bryan Dalton