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Opens in a new window Credit: Retail King Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows $34.97Public and private alarm has spiked since Elon Musk officially began executing the so-called Department of Government Efficiency's agenda by gaining access to sensitive databases, dismantling federal agencies, and unceremoniously firing workers by the thousands.
But now there is another reason to worry about DOGE: Scammers are capitalizing on increased interest in its actions in order to defraud people of cryptocurrency, according to the online protection company McAfee, which researches and monitors digital scams.
Specifically, the scammers are taking advantage of confusion about Musk's DOGE initiative and dogecoin, a cryptocurrency founded in 2013 that Musk has also publicly spoken about. Indeed, Musk apparently derived DOGE's name from the doge meme.
Musk is such a fan of the meme, which features a breed of dog known as a shiba inu, that he once replaced X's famous bird with a picture of the doge icon for a limited time. He also recently posted without comment on X, the social platform that he owns, a cartoon rendering of the shiba inu holding an American flag surrounded by the phrase "Department of Government Efficiency."
Tweet may have been deletedThe scams that McAfee spotted have largely featured Musk or DOGE in some capacity. Some also include a similar logo. The most prominent schemes invite victims to send dogecoin to a private wallet, with the promise that they'll receive more dogecoin in return.
But DOGE has nothing to do with dogecoin. And victims certainly won't receive free dogecoin in return for their contribution.
"The fact that people don't really understand that they're two very different things just adds a lot of confusion," McAfee chief technology officer Steve Grobman told Mashable.
Grobman said it was unclear why victims might believe that they'd profit off giving their dogecoin away. He speculated that Musk's status as the richest person in the world might be persuasive to victims who are hopeful that he'd part with dogecoin simply because he can.
Additionally, Groban said that scammers can be convincing when they promise guaranteed returns or high profits, and they frequently use the likeness of trusted public figures to promote fake coins or crypto investments.
It's worth noting that big events that involve Musk, like SpaceX launches, tend to attract scammers and command consumers' attention, while cryptocurrency is generally rife with fraud and insider trading.
But on Thursday Musk himself, as well as President Donald Trump, gave people reason to believe that DOGE might be sending money back to American taxpayers in the form of dividend checks, courtesy of the alleged savings DOGE has yielded. Musk floated the idea of a "DOGE Dividend," which would reimburse taxpayers, courtesy of the alleged savings from DOGE's cost-cutting measures and savings; Trump originally suggested a $5,000 refund.
DOGE has claimed an estimated $55 billion in savings so far, but experts say its calculations don't add up. Nevertheless, the prospect of a dividend may give scammers an even bigger opportunity to pounce on unsuspecting victims than they have now.
One scheme McAfee spotted cloned the official DOGE website but added a button to "Claim $DOGE bonus." Victims who provide between 10,000 $DOGE, (roughly $2,500) and 1,000,000 $DOGE (about $250,000) will supposedly receive between 30,000 $DOGE (around $7,500) and 3,000,000 $DOGE (about $750,000).
Grobman said that the scams leveraged classic techniques for deceiving victims, like creating a sense of urgency and portraying the exchange as a limited opportunity to make money.
He recommended strategies for identifying such schemes, like not engaging with an unknown entity in any financial exchange; never sending your cryptocurrency to an unverified wallet; using means of payment that have fraud protection, like a credit card; and carefully studying websites and email addresses for signs that they are legitimate, such as a .gov address.
He also warned against visiting websites that might capture your email or platform credentials. Some crypto scams are designed to harvest victims' personal information or steal the contents of their crypto wallet. In general, Grobman said that if something appears too good to be true, it probably is.
Still, the hype around crypto is becoming widespread. In addition to Musk's own embrace of crypto, the public may also be more receptive to exploring the currency given that Trump launched a memecoin of his own just days before his January 20 inauguration.
The Trump family and its partners made over $100 million from $TRUMP and that's just from the trading fees alone, according to an analysis performed by the New York Times. While a few outliers appeared to get rich, more than 810,000 crypto wallets have lost a combined $2 billion so far, according to the Times. Still, some observers may see a scam that seems affiliated with DOGE and think their bet is worth the risk.
Tweet may have been deletedPotential victims of DOGE-related scams may also be intrigued by efforts that seem to link their participation with a broader effort to contribute to and achieve so-called government efficiency, like the DOGE website clone.
Musk's DOGE has already posted an open call on X for the general public to send the entity any tips for reducing waste, fraud, and abuse. With consumers invested in a game show-like search for government spending that they find fraudulent, some may feel like a "reward" promised by these scam websites could be a real offer.
Grobman said scammers operate much like legitimate businesses by testing certain strategies, amplifying what works and ditching what doesn't.
"We see some testing going on right now," Grobamn said, referring to the scams invoking DOGE. "If they get good returns from these tests, they'll double down on them."
It's a simple truth: Where there’s a Dyson product, there’s a dupe, and that holds especially true for Dyson beauty products.
The brand entered the beauty sphere in 2016 when it released the now-iconic Supersonic, a hair dryer with an innovative design that maximized airflow and minimized hair damage. Eight years later, it remains the most highly-praised hair dryer on the market, making it clear that Dyson's beauty tech bet was more than a success. While it’s an impressive product, it also retails for $429 — a price that you don't need to pay for an exceptional at-home hair dry.
SEE ALSO: I tested the best Dyson Airwrap dupes under $300: The Shark FlexStyle is no longer your only option What makes the Dyson Supersonic special?The Supersonic first made waves because, in typical Dyson fashion, it brought an upgraded, futuristic design to an everyday product.
Dyson is known for this aesthetic, but the sleek look also has a function. The ring-shaped head ditches the vented and coiled model of the traditional hair dryer and houses the tiny V9 motor in the handle. The combination of the V9 motor and the Air Multiplier technology makes for a dryer that clocks in at only 1.8 pounds yet still delivers a powerful airflow that’s notably quieter than the roar of a traditional dryer. That extra strong airflow also makes this dryer less reliant on heat and keeps hair damage to a minimum.
SEE ALSO: All the best skincare tech that we tested and loved, and some that we didn’tTo further minimize damage, the Supersonic also measures the air temperature up to 20 times per second and uses a built-in ionizer to minimize static and give hair a sleek finish, which brings us to a quick ionizer science lesson.
Ionizers are pretty common in higher-end air dryers. Why? They blow negative ions at wet hair to reduce static electricity by sealing the hair cuticle and taking down the power of that positive ionic charge (aka what's causing that annoying frizz). As negative ions make contact with hair, they're also dispersing the positive ions of water, therefore cutting down on your drying time and reducing damage in the process.
Basically, it's one of the reasons the Dyson Supersonic provides such quick and excellent results and why hair dryers with ionizers cost more money — they do more than simply dry hair.
SEE ALSO: Best vacuum cleaners 2025, from cordless stick vacuums to robot vacuumsMagnetic attachments designed to easily snap onto the blow dryer round out the futuristic feel of the Supersonic, with five included — a styling concentrator, a flyaway attachment, a diffuser, a gentle air attachment, and a wide tooth comb. It's a nice array of included nozzles, even for high-end dryers, which might typically include three to four attachments at the most.
Why is the Dyson Supersonic so expensive?At $429, the Supersonic is definitely an investment. However, you're paying for a high-end motor that's built to last, multiple heat settings to protect hair, an innovative design, and of course, the ionic tech. Other dryers from popular hot tool brands like T3, ghd, and Harry Josh boast some similar features and run you anywhere from $150 to $350, but none quite capture the magic of the Supersonic.
SEE ALSO: Honest review of Ruggable: Are the washable rugs worth the price?When I tested the Supersonic, I found that it had a luxe feel that stands out from other hair dryers. But don't forget: the Dyson Supersonic is now almost 10 years old.
Last year Dyson did release the updated Supersonic Nural (more info in the FAQ section below), but it's not a drastically different product, with the main upgrade coming in the form of smart features, including improved temperature regulation and attachment detection. I will be testing the Nural and the other smart hair dryers like it that have hit the market for this guide, but for the time being, the dupe selections below reflect comparisons to the original Dyson Supersonic.
Even with the first Supersonic being an older model, there is something to be said about it standing the test of time. On the other hand, Dyson competitors have had plenty of time to develop alternatives, all at a fraction of the price.
What is the best dupe for the Dyson Supersonic?There are a lot of luxury blow dryers and dupes that look like Dyson but skimp on quality. A good rule of thumb: Avoid the $40 Amazon knockoffs that copy Dyson's signature fuchsia and nickel design. I promise they won't perform the same, and you'll be lucky if they last six months.
Instead, I tested a bunch of hair dryers, some that look similar to the Supersonic, and some that look nothing like it. I wanted to find the best hair dryers that replicate the Supersonic experience: That is to say, they give a hair dry that feels quick, easy, and at least a little luxurious.
Below, you'll find my deep dive into the five best Dyson Supersonic dupes.
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TL;DR: Watch 2025 F1 live streams for free anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
This season of F1 is set to be a classic. There are so many interesting storylines to keep tabs on.
Can Max Verstappen defend his title? Can McLaren continue their form from the end of last season? Are Mercedes going to dominate again? Will Ferrari make the leap and compete at the top of the standings? There are so many big questions going into the 2025 season, but what fans really want to see is Lewis Hamilton driving a Ferrari. That's going to be fascinating to see.
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What is F1?Formula One (or F1) is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars. A season consists of a series of races (Grands Prix) that take place in multiple countries and continents on either purpose-built circuits or closed public roads.
SEE ALSO: How to watch the 2025 MotoGP World Championship online for freeMax Verstappen is the defending champion. McLaren won the Constructors Championship in 2024.
When is F1 in 2025?The 2025 F1 season is the 76th edition of the championship. This year's championship features 24 Grands Prix held all over the world between March and December:
Australian Grand Prix — March 16
Chinese Grand Prix — March 23
Japanese Grand Prix — April 6
Bahrain Grand Prix — April 13
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix — April 20
Miami Grand Prix — May 4
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix — May 18
Monaco Grand Prix — May 25
Spanish Grand Prix — June 1
Canadian Grand Prix — June 15
Austrian Grand Prix — June 29
British Grand Prix — July 6
Belgian Grand Prix — July 27
Hungarian Grand Prix — Aug. 3
Dutch Grand Prix — Aug. 31
Italian Grand Prix — Sept. 7
Azerbaijan Grand Prix — Sept. 21
Singapore Grand Prix — Oct. 5
United States Grand Prix — Oct. 19
Mexico City Grand Prix — Oct. 26
São Paulo Grand Prix — Nov. 9
Las Vegas Grand Prix — Nov. 22
Qatar Grand Prix — Nov. 30
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix — Dec. 7
It's important to note that these dates are only for race days. China, Miami, Belgium, Austin, Brazil, and Qatar will each host a sprint race this season.
How to watch F1 for freeThe good news is that it is possible to live stream F1 for free in 2025. The following platforms are offering free coverage of this season:
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TL;DR: Live stream England vs. Scotland in the 2025 Six Nations for free on ITVX. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The third weekend of the 2025 Six Nations showcases some really interesting matchups, but England vs. Scotland is probably the biggest game this round. England are looking to maintain the momentum they gained from an impressive victory over France last round, whereas Scotland will be hoping to bounce back after losing to Ireland.
If you want to watch England vs. Scotland in the 2025 Six Nations for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is England vs. Scotland?England vs. Scotland in the 2025 Six Nations starts at 4:45 p.m. GMT on Feb. 22. This fixture takes place at Twickenham Stadium.
How to watch England vs. Scotland for freeEngland vs. Scotland in the 2025 Six Nations is available to live stream for free on ITVX.
ITVX is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock ITVX from anywhere in the world.
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TL;DR: Live stream Wales vs. Ireland in the 2025 Six Nations for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
Things couldn't really be going worse for Wales in the 2025 Six Nations, and next they face high-flying Ireland. This could get rough for the home side, but there's always the possibility of a shock result in this competition.
If you want to watch Wales vs. Ireland in the 2025 Six Nations for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Wales vs. Ireland?Wales vs. Ireland in the 2025 Six Nations starts at 2:15 p.m. GMT on Feb. 22. This fixture takes place at the Principality Stadium.
How to watch Wales vs. Ireland for freeWales vs. Ireland in the 2025 Six Nations is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.
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The likes of Pakistan and India have started their 2025 ICC Champions Trophy campaigns, with high expectations for these talented teams. And the same goes for Australia and England. Both of these teams will be expected to progress into the knockout stage of the tournament, but they can't both win this opening match.
If you want to watch Australia vs. England in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Australia vs. England?Australia vs. England in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy starts at 4 a.m. ET on Feb. 22. This ODI takes place at the Gaddafi Stadium.
How to watch Australia vs. England for freeThe following platforms are offering coverage of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy:
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India — Disney+ Hotstar
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UK — Sky Sports
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This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.
Brushes, paints pots, and easels are a thing of the past. Technology has not only digitised the art world but expanded it too. Indeed, technology has made art far more accessible, as well as becoming a go-to option for professionals.
Technology allows graphic designers and illustrators to simulate a variety of mediums by using such tools as a tablet, a stylus, a touch-sensitive pad, and creative software like Adobe Fresco. That flexibility, in addition to a quick turnaround and the end product, makes digital art appealing from a commercial perspective.
Of course, the tablets, styluses, and pads can cost quite a bit. And it's all a bit confusing if you don't know your art-based tech jargon. As far as we're concerned, the best place to start is a drawing tablet. And we can help paint a clear picture on how to choose one.
Should you use a drawing tablet?A good tablet — plus your software and pen — will affect how well you're able to translate your drawing skills to the screen, or, if you're a total beginner, the control you have over your artistic process. Meanwhile, different software — such as Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop — will offer different mediums and editing options.
What kinds of drawing tablets are there?Most drawing tablets can be placed into the below categories:
Graphics tablet — The simplest of the bunch, essentially a touch-sensitive pad with a pen that you can plug into your computer so you have more control over your cursor (and therefore your digital pen) while drawing. The movement of your stylus on the pad will be reflected on your computer screen.
Pen display — Probably what most people think of in terms of drawing tablets, these panels will let you see the tracks of your stylus or pen as you go. Instead of having to plug into a computer, these are standalone tablets able to produce art themselves.
Tablet computer — iPads and their ilk are powerful minicomputers for which drawing is just one of many other functions. Often their use for art will require purchase of a pen or accessory of some sort for better control, and the creative software of your choice.
Keep these categories in mind when shopping around for a new tablet.
Can beginners use a drawing tablet?Artists of any skill level can use a tablet. But do take your skill level into account before buying. If you're not entirely comfortable drawing without looking at your hand moving across the paper, for instance, you might find a graphics tablet a bit difficult to use, since you'll have to watch the monitor while drawing with your hand. In that case, a pen display or iPad might suit you better.
What's the best type of display for a drawing tablet?A tablet's display is critical to performance. If you're trying to create photorealistic works of art, a high resolution is worth the price. But if you just want to practice your drawing skills on a more casual basis, a run-of-the-mill tablet with lower resolution is more cost-effective. The thickness of a display will affect parallax — the shifting of a line or object based on a person's perspective, caused by the distance (however small) between pen and interface, separated by the display. Minimising parallax will help keep perspective consistent.
How sensitive are drawing tablets?They can be different sensitivities, but once again consider what works best for you. Some might prefer a super touch-sensitive screen that will pick up on every feather-light brush of the pen, while others will want a less responsive tablet that they can press harder on to keep a line steadier, or prevent accidental marks.
The feel of a tablet is also crucial. Obviously, it won't feel the same as drawing on paper, but the material and make of the tablet can determine how much give, friction, and glide it has. A tablet's tactile aspect is very important to consider, especially if you're someone who is very particular about your setup.
How big are drawing tablets?Size and heft is one of the most important aspects to keep in mind — whether you want a tiny, portable thing to carry everywhere with you for sketching or a heavy-duty unit equipped with loads of extra features that will stay on your desk. The size of a tablet typically corresponds to the dimensions of its active area (i.e. the part of the tablet you can actually draw on), so in addition to portability, have a think about the size and detail of the work you intend to do. It's never fun to run out of drawing space.
What is tracking speed?This means the lag time between stroke of your pen and the corresponding line showing up on screen. The higher the tracking speed (measured in PPS — points per second), the less the lag, and the more instant the result. And while lag is annoying at the best of times — even just in things like loading our email inboxes — it can make finer work like drawing simply impossible.
How do you choose a stylus?A tablet sometimes comes with a stylus. If not you'll need to buy one separately. Either way, be sure to choose a stylus with a grip you like and features you need. Plus, styluses have their own distinct types: Battery-powered (thicker, needs extra batteries), rechargeable (slimmer, less reliable), and the newest EMR (wireless charging from tablet itself).
What is the best tablet for drawing?It's always a good idea to try before you buy with a product like this. The feel of it is extremely important. We can't help with that, of course, but we can offer some options to at least get you started and help you figure out the best drawing tablet for you.
These are the best drawing tablets in 2025.
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.
Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections Sports Edition?The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
Tweet may have been deletedEach puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
Tweet may have been deletedPlayers can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categoriesWant a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow: Newbie
Green: Ways to keep a player from reaching base
Blue: Basketball stars in Beantown
Purple: Schools whose location shares a theme
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: Inexperienced
Green: Types of outs in baseball
Blue: Boston Celtics stars
Purple: Colleges in state capitals
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Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #152 is...
What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition todayInexperienced - FRESH, GREEN, RAW, WISCONSIN
Types of outs in baseball - FLY, FORCE, STRIKE, TAG
Boston Celtics stars - BROWN, HOLIDAY, TATUM, WHITE
Colleges in state capitals - NAVY, TEXAS, VANDERBILT, WISCONSIN
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
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If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.
Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on MashableBy providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.
If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.
SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 22 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 22 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Here we (don't) go againThese words are stuck in bumper-to-bumper.
Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explainedThe words are ways to describe a driving situation you don't want to be in for too long.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.
NYT Strands spangram answer todayToday's spangram is Traffic Jam.
Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for February 22Congestion
Gridlock
Blockage
Overcrowding
Traffic Jam
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Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
Tweet may have been deletedEach puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
Tweet may have been deletedPlayers can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for February 22 Here's a hint for today's Connections categoriesWant a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow: Historically successful sports franchises
Green: Hair styling techniques
Blue: Common crafting materials
Purple: "Golden" phrases
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: Member of a Team with the Most Championships
Green: Create Some Volume/Texture in Hair
Blue: Supplies for Macaroni Art
Purple: Words After "Golden"
Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.
Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today's Connections #621 is...
What is the answer to Connections todayMember of a Team with the Most Championships: CANADIEN, CELTIC, PACKER, YANKEE
Create Some Volume/Texture in Hair: CRIMP, CURL, FEATHER, TEASE
Supplies for Macaroni Art: GLITTER, GLUE, MACARONI, PAPER
Words After "Golden": DOODLE, GOOSE, PARACHUTE, ROD
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for February 22Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
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Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.
If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for February 22 Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What's the best Wordle starting word?The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.
SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for February 22, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:A dairy product or skincare product.
Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?There are no reoccurring letters.
Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...Today's Wordle starts with the letter C.
SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today's Wordle is...
CREAM.
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for February 22Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, architecture studio Balbek Bureau has been creating a series of social initiatives under the flagship RE:Ukraine.Their different installments focus on the building of a temporary housing system, the creation of a social support and rehabilitation centre, and a series of cultural heritage preservation projects. One of them is RE:Ukraine Villages – an initiative that uses a digital constructor to preserve Ukraine's rural architecture. To gather data about the specifics of each region, volunteers have been travelling around, and using online tools such a Google Maps, to research this unique material culture. As there was no prior written knowledge on village houses in Ukraine, their destruction by shelling could mean that they are lost forever.
To fill the gaps in academic interest on the subject, RE:Ukraine Villages are bringing their findings to higher education. They have partnered with Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture (KNUCA), giving students the opportunity to design 3D models of rural houses (khatas) and settlements.
All photographs featured in this video, unless credited otherwise, are curtesy of old khata project – a documentary project about Ukrainian rural architecture.
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Perplexity also has a Deep Research tool now, and it's powered by a version of DeepSeek R1.
According to the announcement, the AI search engine's new tool does "in-depth research and analysis on your behalf," by crawling the web and compiles a comprehensive report of its findings. If Deep Research sounds familiar, that's because Google and OpenAI both have their own versions of the research tool for Gemini and ChatGPT respectively — yes, they're both also called Deep Research. XAI's new Grok 3 took some creative liberties and called its research tool Deepsearch.
But while Google, OpenAI and xAI's research tools rely on their own proprietary models, Perplexity uses a customized version of the open-source DeepSeek R1. Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas confirmed this in a follow-up to a Feb. 3 post on X saying, "can easily enable something like Deep Research at 10-100x lower pricing, using a custom version of R1." About a week later Srinivas indicated that this is what Perplexity did by reposting replying, "done" with a checkmark emoji.
Tweet may have been deletedPerplexity is offering Deep Research free of charge for its users — with limitations. Non-paying Perplexity users get free access to "limited number of answers per day," and paying subscribers get unlimited access as part of the $20 a month Pro plan. This is different from Google Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok 3 which only offer their research tools to paying users.
While Perplexity based its Deep Research off of DeepSeek's R1 model, because R1 is open-source, it means that programmers can tweak and customize it for their own purposes. Last week, Perplexity introduced its own open-source version of R1, called R1 1776, "that has been post-trained to provide uncensored, unbiased, and factual information." This is a direct response to claims that the original R1 censors responses criticizing the Chinese government.
Tweet may have been deletedBut Perplexity Deep Research is not without flaws. Decoder discovered that the tool inaccurately attributed the term "stochastic parrots" to AI researcher Gary Marcus, when in fact it was coined by Emily M. Bender in a research paper. Users have also noted that Perplexity Deep Research gives outdated and inaccurate data, which is a problem since the company has touted it as tool for investment and market analysis. Srinivas said in an X post that they're addressing the issues, adding "for finance specifically, data accuracy is a must and high stakes."
But it just goes to show that hallucination for all LLMs is a persistent problem that might not ever go away, so use with caution.
Younger readers may not remember this, but Google Maps wasn't always the default way to look up how to get places.
Way back in the day, people would use paper maps, but there was an interim period for a while where a lot of people used a website called MapQuest. Well, MapQuest is not only still around, but we've actually got a reason to use it in 2025. Sort of. If you go to a special Gulf of Mexico-themed part of MapQuest, you can type in anything you want, and it'll generate a map that renames the Gulf of Mexico after whatever you typed in. For example:
SEE ALSO: Google Maps is adding weather incident reporting I had to, sorry. Credit: Screenshot: MapQuestThere's not really a lot more to say about this. You can name it whatever you want, which is also official U.S. government policy these days. All of this was brought on by the fact that some people have apparently decided the Gulf of Mexico is called something else now, and Google Maps actually complied and changed the name in that app. Apple did the same thing, too.
Have fun, folks.