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A new AI tool called Einstein is pushing the boundaries of what automation in education looks like. Created by the startup Companion, Einstein does more than generate answers to homework questions. It logs directly into a student’s Canvas account and completes coursework on the student’s behalf.According to its creators, Einstein operates through its own virtual computer. It can open a browser, navigate class pages, watch lecture videos, read PDFs and essays, write papers, complete quizzes and post replies in discussion boards. Once connected to a student’s account, the system can monitor deadlines and automatically submit assignments. Unlike chatbots that respond…

In between lifting 40-pound scoops of heavy white snow, I stepped back to ponder Mother Nature’s stunning show of force with the Blizzard of 2026. Then I pulled out my iPhone 17 Pro Max to measure if this really was The Storm of this Century.Hidden inside your best iPhone, like the remnants of grass under the mountain of snow currently on my front lawn, is the Measure app. Introduced back in 2018 as part of iOS 12, it’s an incredibly handy digital measuring system that uses augmented reality and the iPhone Pro’s LiDAR sensor to measure all kinds of dimensions.Why…

The team behind the beloved Dark Sky weather app has a new iPhone app called Acme Weather. The release comes after Apple’s 2020 , which it ultimately in 2022 after integrating much of its tech into the native iOS Weather app.Acme Weather is primarily designed to address the uncertainty inherent in most forecasts, as different models yield disparate results and no two weather apps seem to report the same thing. Acme’s answer to this issue is “Alternate Predictions,” which shows users a range of possible outcomes alongside the app’s core forecast line throughout the day. If the lines are arranged…

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is a tough one. The purple category requires you to twist the spelling of certain team names. If you’re struggling with today’s puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by The Times. It doesn’t appear in the NYT Games app, but it does in The Athletic’s own…

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 6 is out now and, with its arrival, the show’s debut season has come to a close.Six weeks after the increasingly popular show premiered, fans — including you, I bet — have fallen in love with its underdog pairing of Dunk and Egg. So, HBO would be silly to call time on their Westerosi adventures, right?If you want answers on what the future holds for the fan-favorite Game of Thrones characters, you’ve come to the right place. Below, I’ll walk you through what happened in the HBO Max show’s season 1 finale, titled…

This post, the last in my series on ASUS-based Wi-Fi systems, helps you pick the best AiMesh combo to build a network with multi-Gigabit bandwidth, either the entry-level 2.5Gbps or the top-tier 10Gbps. Before continuing, though, consider getting your home wired first—we’re mostly talking about wired networking here, especially if you live on a sprawling property. Multi-Gig wired backhaul AiMesh combo: Any router with two or more 10Gbps ports, as shown here, is the best candidate for hosting a top-performing AiMesh system. Dong’s note: I first published this post on October 29, 2021, and last updated it on February 20,…

Apple’s satellite features were originally designed for emergencies, allowing iPhone users to contact emergency services when cellular and Wi-Fi coverage is unavailable. With recent versions of iOS, Apple has expanded those capabilities to include sending and receiving messages via satellite. This makes it possible to stay in touch with friends and family from remote locations where traditional networks do not reach, such as hiking trails, rural areas or offshore locations.Messaging via satellite is built directly into the iPhone and works automatically when no cellular or Wi-Fi signal is available. While it is not intended to replace regular messaging, it can…

Here’s is an animation that was part of the Galaxy Unpacked event invite. SamsungWe’re just days away from the likely reveal of the Galaxy S26 lineup. Samsung is hosting a Galaxy Unpacked event on Feb. 25, 2026, at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET) in San Francisco. We expect to see the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra announced, which will replace the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra.Samsung has already made a splash this year, releasing the Galaxy Z TriFold for $2,899 in the US at the end of January, the first twin-hinge foldable that immediately sold out after going…

I can’t lie, guys… the end of Bridgerton season 4 part 1 infuriated me. In its final episode, Benedict (Luke Thomspon) goes to find Sophie (Yerin Ha) in the servant’s quarters.Things get steamy, but then comes the line that will make you want to punch the second-eldest Bridgerton son in the face.”You deserve everything, and I want to give you as much as I can… be my mistress,” Benedict confidently says. Sorry, mistress? Sophie rightly leaves, hurt, joining the rest of the staff for a night on the town. You may like Benedict better come good in the season’s final…

Since the beginning of 2025, Ubiquiti’s UniFi has become increasingly relevant for the home, in addition to the business and enterprise environments that were once its original sole focus. This post includes the current five best UniFi Cloud Gateways, a.k.a. UniFi consoles or “routers” if you will, based on my real-world experience, for home users or SMBs. It will also include tips on which UniFi switches or access points to pair with them, depending on your broadband speed and whether your home is wired with network cables. Let’s dig in! Dong’s note: I first published this frequently revised roundup on April 26, 2025,…