As widely expected, the Federal Reserve issued an interest rate cut at its September meeting. The response from banks and credit unions varied. Some banks tracked by CNET dropped their annual percentage yields, or APYs, on high-yield savings accounts, making the average APY drop from 4.80% last week to 4.69% …
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After a limited theatrical run, Apple Original Films’ Wolfs, which stars Brad Pitt and George Clooney, has made its streaming debut. The action comedy follows a professional fixer known simply as Margaret’s Man (Clooney), who is hired to cover up a high-profile crime. Unfortunately for him, Pam’s Man (Pitt), another …
Read More »iPhone 16 Pro Max Specs vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra: Big Phones Compared
All four iPhone 16 models that Apple unveiled last month are now in stores. The biggest phone in the bunch remains the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which can go toe-to-massive-toe with Samsung’s biggest flagship, the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Both phones have a lot to offer to those of you who love sizable devices, but …
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The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max are Apple’s newest high-end phones. They have a slightly different design from last year’s iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, which could make a noticeable difference in how you use the phone. Both of this year’s Pro devices have larger screens, with the …
Read More »iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 15: Key Differences Explained
Another iPhone release, another potential upgrade. If you have an iPhone 15, you might be wondering if it’s worth swapping for the new iPhone 16. And if you have an older or non-Apple device, you may be debating whether to get last year’s iPhone at a discount or pay full …
Read More »Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers for Sept. 27, #474
Looking for more Connections answers? Click here for our daily Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Need the answers for the New York Times Connections puzzle? To me, Wordle is more of a vocabulary test, but Connections …
Read More »Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sept. 27
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands and Connections puzzles. The New York Times Crossword Puzzle is legendary. But if you don’t have that much time, the Mini Crossword is an entertaining substitute. The …
Read More »iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 16 Pro: Don’t Buy the Wrong One
Apple’s iPhone 16 lineup is now out. And you may be wondering whether to go with the $800 baseline model or pay more for the iPhone 16 Pro, which starts at $1,000. For the first time in years, Apple’s regular iPhone has gotten a significant upgrade. The iPhone 16 has …
Read More »Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for Sept. 27, #208
Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Connections puzzles. Strands doesn’t get as much attention as its New York Times game siblings Wordle and Connections, but it can be just …
Read More »Does Your Wi-Fi Router Track Your Browsing? I Read 30,000 Words of Privacy Policies to Find Out
There are few devices where privacy is more essential than a Wi-Fi router. Almost all of our internet traffic travels through a router on the way to our devices. That’s a lot of data — enough to make privacy a reasonable point of concern when you’re picking one out. The problem …
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