Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 9, #524
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Aug. 9, No. 524.
OpenAI’s GPT-5 rollout is not going smoothly
It also failed on a simple algebra arithmetic problem that elementary schoolers could probably nail, 5.9 = x + 5.11.Read More
You Don’t Need iOS 26 to Get This Dreamy Wallpaper on Your iPhone Now
Everyone can download this wallpaper to their iPhone now.
EFL Championship Soccer: Stream Birmingham vs. Ipswich Live From Anywhere
The 2025-26 season kicks off with the newly promoted Blues hosting the recently relegated Tractor Boys.
Google Working on Fix for Glum Gemini, Stuck in ‘Infinite Loop’ of Self-Esteem Issues
One Google AI leader says Gemini’s sad messages about itself are a glitch that the company plans to address.
Apple’s Rivals Are Betting Big on AI, but Tim Cook Doesn’t Need to Worry
Commentary: If you think the iPhone is in trouble, you’re not looking at the full picture.
Did Verizon Toss Your Loyalty Discount? You Might See Higher Bills in September
The carrier’s three-year price lock doesn’t apply to its latest fee increases, which means higher monthly bills for many customers.
iOS 26: Friends Can’t Decide What to Eat? Here’s How to Create a Poll in Messages
Now you and your friends can answer age-old questions like, “Does pineapple belong on pizza?”
ChatGPT users dismayed as OpenAI pulls popular models GPT-4o, o3 and more — enterprise API remains (for now)
OpenAI has announced GPT-5 will replace all models on ChatGPT. Many users are mourning the workhorse model.Read More
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Aug. 8
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 8