Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Nov. 20 #627
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Nov. 20, No. 627.
Best Lightweight Laptop for 2025
Looking for an ultralight ultraportable? These are our favorite lightweight laptops, tested and reviewed by CNET’s computer experts.
Warner Music Group and AI startup Udio reach agreement in fight over copyrighted music
Warner Music Group reached a settlement with artificial intelligence startup Udio and will collaborate on a new AI music-creation service.
Critics scoff after Microsoft warns AI feature can infect machines and pilfer data
Microsoft’s warning on Tuesday that an experimental AI Agent integrated into Windows can infect devices and pilfer sensitive user data has set off a familiar response from security-minded critics: Why…
OpenAI debuts GPT‑5.1-Codex-Max coding model and it already completed a 24-hour task internally
OpenAI has introduced GPT‑5.1-Codex-Max, a new frontier agentic coding model now available in its Codex developer environment. The release marks a significant step forward in AI-assisted software engineering, offering improved…
Europe Is Ready to Dilute Its Tough Rules on Privacy. You Can Blame AI for That
Critics warned that proposed changes will weaken the GDPR in a way that amounts to an attack on digital rights.
I Got an Early Look at LinkedIn’s New AI Job Interviewer. It Told Me How to Stop Rambling
LinkedIn’s new AI mock interviewer gives you personalized feedback.
I’m Begging You Not to Buy Your Kid an AI Teddy Bear This Holiday Season
Commentary: AI-powered toys are weird and creepy. Perhaps Santa could consider keeping them off the gift list this season.
Your DoorDash Data May Be Exposed—Here’s Everything We Know So Far
Personal information for both customers and drivers was exposed after an employee fell for a social-engineering scam.
Google Maps Rolls Out New Features to Make Your Holiday Travel Smoother
To beat the holiday rush, explore the latest Google Maps updates with the help of Gemini.