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If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

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To cheat.

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WELCH

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Character.

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ETHOS

Hurdle Word 3 hint

A spike.

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SURGE

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Crazy.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

LOOPY

Final Hurdle hint

A view.

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VISTA

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If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

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A team.

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SQUAD

Hurdle Word 2 hint

A pier.

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WHARF

Hurdle Word 3 hint

A keyed instrument.

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PIANO

Hurdle Word 4 hint

A place mat.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

DOILY

Final Hurdle hint

A category.

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GRADE

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Tomorrow is the Full Moon, which will mark the 14th day of the lunar cycle. After this point, it will start getting smaller each night as we progress towards the New Moon.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Saturday, Jan. 31, the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 97% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.

If you don't have any visual aids, you can still enjoy glimpses of the Mares Fecunditatis and Crisium, and the Aristarchus Plateau. With binoculars, you'll also be able to see the Alphonsus Crater, Posidonus Crater, and Clavius Crater. With a telescope, you should also be able to spot the Apollo 12 landing spot, the Linne Crater, and the Caucasus Mountains.

When is the next Full Moon?

The next Full Moon will be on Feb. 1. The last full moon was on Jan. 3.

What are Moon phases?

According to NASA, the lunar cycle lasts around 29.5 days. This is how long the Moon takes to travel once around Earth. Over that period, it passes through eight recognised phases. The same side of the Moon always faces our planet, however the portion that appears lit changes as the Moon moves along its orbit. The amount of sunlight reaching the Moon is what makes it appear full, partially illuminated, or almost invisible at different points in the cycle. The eight lunar phases are:

New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity for how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

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The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible – and common – for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

• Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

• Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

• Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

• Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

• Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

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Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-0, placed vertically; 5-0, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 4-0, placed vertically.

Less Than (5): Everything in this space must be less than 5. The answer is 4-0, placed vertically.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-0, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 2-0, placed vertically.

Less Than (4): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 3-0, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 3-0, placed vertically.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 1-0, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 1-0, placed vertically.

Greater Than (5): Everything in this space must be greater than 5. The answer is 6-0, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 6-0, placed vertically.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for Jan. 31 Pips

Greater Than (3): Everything in this space must be greater than 3. The answer is 6-5, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 1-3, placed vertically; 3-2, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 3-2, placed horizontally; 2-4, placed vertically.

Number (7): Everything in this space must add up to 7. The answer is 1-3, placed vertically; 4-6, placed horizontally.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 4-6, placed horizontally; 2-4, placed vertically.

Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 6-5, placed vertically; 5-5, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (2): Everything in this space must be greater than 2. The answer is 1-6, placed horizontally.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for Jan. 31 Pips

Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 4-4, placed vertically; 2-2, placed horizontally; 0-6, placed vertically.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 3-6, placed horizontally.

Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 3-6, placed horizontally; 0-6, placed vertically; 6-5, placed horizontally; 6-2, placed vertically.

Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 5-3, placed vertically.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 5-3, placed vertically; 3-3, placed horizontally; 3-4, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (0): Everything in this space must be greater than 0. The answer is 1-5, placed vertically.

Greater Than (1): Everything in this space must be greater than 1. The answer is 5-2, placed horizontally.

Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 1-5, placed vertically; 6-5, placed horizontally; 5-2, placed horizontally; 5-0, placed vertically.

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Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you know basketball coaches.

As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a 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.

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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.

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Each 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.

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Players 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.

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Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Found in Ohio

• Green: Basketball coaches

• Blue: 90s cinema

• Purple: Reads like an NBA team

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: An Ohio Athlete

• Green: NBA Head Coaches

• Blue: Sports Films of 1996

• Purple: Starts with an NBA Team, In Singular Form

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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 #495 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• An Ohio Athlete - BENGAL, BLUE JACKET, GUARDIAN, RED

• NBA Head Coaches - BICKERSTAFF, BROWN, KIDD, LUE

• Sports Films of 1996 - HAPPY GILMORE, KINGPIN, SPACE JAM, TIN CUP

• Starts with an NBA Team, In Singular Form - KNICKKNACK, NETWORK, SPURRIER, SUNDANCE

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports Connections 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.

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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're artistic.

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.

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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.

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Each 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.

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Players 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 Pips hints, answers for January 31, 2026 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Gatherings

• Green: Art tools

• Blue: Same form

• Purple: A change

Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Kinds of parties

• Green: Ways to apply paint

• Blue: Y-shaped things

• Purple: What "Shift" might refer to

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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 #965 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Kinds of parties: BALL, MIXER, RECEPTION, SHOWER

• Ways to apply paint: BRUSH, PALETTE KNIFE, ROLLER, SPRAY CAN

• Y-shaped things: SLINGSHOT, STETHOSCOPE, TUNING FORK, WISHBONE

• What "Shift" might refer to: COMPUTER KEY, DRESS, FLUCTUATION, WORK PERIOD

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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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a sports fan.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, 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.

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By 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.

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The words are related to sports.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe popular sports.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Have a Ball

NYT Strands word list for January 31

• Base

• Foot

• Pickle

• Have a Ball

• Paddle

• Volley

• Racquet

• Basket

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Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a giving person.

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.

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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 Pips hints, answers for January 31, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

To allocate.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter L appears twice.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter A.

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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...

ALLOT

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.

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Reporting 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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The Raspberry Pi is a box of tricks that can do almost anything you’d want from a small computer in the home. It can run a smart home server, host cloud storage, and even replace your Roku as a full-blown media center. But limitations do exist, and I’ve recently run into one.

TL;DR: Internxt is a secure, privacy-first Dropbox alternative offering 2TB of end-to-end encrypted cloud storage for a one-time payment of $99.97 (reg. $900).

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It’s easy to forget about cloud storage until you get the dreaded “insufficient storage” notification. What’s harder to forget is the monthly fee that comes with it. For many of us, cloud storage stopped being a convenience and quietly turned into a recurring expense we just accept. Internxt makes the case for doing things differently, offering secure, end-to-end encrypted cloud storage as a one-time, lifetime purchase rather than a subscription. Right now, its 2TB lifetime plan is on sale for $99.97 (reg. $900).

Most cloud services prioritize speed and convenience first, then layer security on afterward. Internxt is the reverse of that model, built from the ground up around privacy, using end-to-end encryption and decentralized storage to offer a more secure alternative to mainstream options like Dropbox — and it does so without locking you into monthly payments.

What makes Internxt different?

• Private by design: You retain full control over your files

• End-to-end encryption: Files are encrypted and fragmented so they can’t be read by unintended parties

• Zero-knowledge storage: Only you can access your data, not even Internxt

• Open source: Code is publicly available on GitHub for transparency

• Security verified: GDPR-compliant and independently audited by Securitum

• Fast performance: Uses your full available connection speed

• Clean, intuitive interface: Easy to navigate across devices

• Post-quantum encryption: Designed to withstand future quantum computing threats

If you’re sharing storage with a team, or just syncing across multiple devices, Internxt makes it effortless. Files and photos sync across platforms, including Linux, and are accessible via desktop apps, web browsers, and iOS and Android apps.

While 2TB may not sound massive at first glance, it adds up quickly. To put it in perspective, that’s enough space for more than 600,000 HD photos, 500 hours of HD video, or around 250,000 songs — without worrying about hitting a cap anytime soon.

For a limited time, you can score a lifetime subscription to Internxt’s 2TB cloud storage plan for $99.97 (reg. $900). This deal runs through Feb. 15.

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You might have read my colleague Arol's recent advice to stop partitioning your SSD, and I think he makes some legitimate points. However, as someone who has been partitioning their drives for decades, SSD or not, I'd like to remind everyone that there are important reasons you should partition your SSDs.

Yes, Bridgerton is back on the menu as part of Netflix's list of new titles coming to the streamer in February. But as we go boldly into the year's second month, since it's also the shortest, that means you have even less time to take in the pile of movies and shows that will be leaving soon.

The hacking group ShinyHunters is at it again.

This time, it's customers of the bakery chain Panera Bread who've had their private data compromised.  This appears to be part of the same breach we reported on earlier this week, which targeted Match Group users.

On their website earlier this week, ShinyHunters confirmed that they are behind a Panera Bread data breach that has resulted in more than 14 million customer records being stolen. The stolen data reportedly includes customers' names, email addresses, phone numbers, home addresses, and account details.

Panera Bread has since confirmed the data breach.

The company described the compromised data as "contact information" in a statement to Bloomberg. Panera said it has since contacted law enforcement and taken steps to address the incident.

“The Panera Bread data breach will be devastating for those affected," said Ade Clewlow, associate director and senior advisor at cybersecurity consultancy NCC Group, in a statement to Mashable. "Not only do affected customers run the risk of identity theft, but we know that PII [Personally Identifiable Information] is sold on to other criminal groups on the dark web who will exploit victims through social engineering. The combination of PII that has been taken, if true, poses a real risk to the victims of this hack."

As The Register reported, ShinyHunters said that they were able to gain access to a Panera Bread database through a Microsoft Entra single-sign-on (SSO) code.

Okta, a platform that similarly provides companies with SSO codes, shared a warning just last week about new voice phishing campaigns being deployed by cybercriminals. In the attack, a bad actor typically poses as an IT worker and calls their target, requesting they enter their credentials on a phishing website made to look like an SSO platform. The fake page records what the target enters, providing the login information to the bad actor.

“This aligns closely with Okta’s recent warnings about vishing-driven SSO compromise targeting Okta, Microsoft, and Google," said Cory Michal, CSO at security platform AppOmni, in a statement to Mashable. "Okta has described custom, real-time kits used during voice calls to capture credentials/session tokens and defeat non-phishing-resistant MFA across these major identity ecosystems."

This isn't the first time Panera Bread has suffered a major online security breach. Back in 2018, a cybersecurity professional reported that Panera Bread had left millions of customers' personal data exposed in plain text on its website.

"The big lesson is Panera's repeated compromises," said Michal. "The fact it’s already had to settle class-action claims over alleged failures to protect consumer data show how difficult it is for large, distributed organizations to consistently operationalize SaaS and identity security at scale."

As for ShinyHunters, the hacking group has taken responsibility for other recent data breaches involving Bumble, Match, and CrunchBase. The group also posted private data from previous breaches of automobile platforms like CarMax, which an affiliated group known as Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters has taken credit for.

In a statement provided to Mashable, NCC Group senior adviser and director Tim Rawlins urged companies to take a more proactive approach to this recent string of cybersecurity incidents.

"We have seen effective social engineering persuade staff to provide their multi-factor authentication (MFA) details to attackers masquerading as their helpdesk, and MFA ‘bombing’ whereby the member of staff is inundated with MFA requests until they respond. Both versions allow the attacker to compromise an IT estate," Rawlins said. "The only counter to such attacks is better staff awareness and phishing-resistant MFA."

Luxury sedans often come with premium price tags, but one Korean contender is changing expectations in 2025 by delivering upscale refinement at a surprisingly accessible cost. While brands like Lexus have long set the benchmark for comfort and quality, this model undercuts its pricier rivals without sacrificing the premium experience that buyers crave. For shoppers who want sophistication and value, it’s quickly becoming a compelling alternative in the luxury segment.

Microsoft Paint has been a classic app in Windows for decades, but I haven't liked recent changes—especially the forced introduction of Copilot, which brings AI features. So, I found a free and open-source alternative to use instead.

The Nvidia Shield TV is an iconic device, right up there with the Nexus One and Moto DROID. Many people consider it to be the best streaming device despite the fact that the latest model is over five years old. That’s because Nvidia is still supporting even the oldest models, and apparently, it doesn’t plan on stopping.

As you settle in for another cold weekend indoors, do it with no worries about what you’re going to watch, thanks to Amazon Prime Video. While their library of new content grows, their selection of previously released titles remains fresh and very much in your face, which I appreciate.

Things continue to ramp up in 2026, with Prime Video releasing all the goods on its February movie and TV show lineup. For the year's shortest month, the streaming behemoth is packing it to the rafters with more than 70 new titles, spanning genres from classic comedies, dramas, and action flicks to new documentaries and thrillers.

Updated on Friday, Jan. 30 at 3:40 p.m. ET — When Clawdbot founder Peter Steinberger changed its name to Moltbot, we predicted it wouldn't be long before he changed it again to something a little more appealing. And on Friday, that's exactly what happened. Moltbot, the AI personal assistant formerly known as Clawdbot, is now called OpenClaw.

Keep scrolling to read our original story on the name change.

Clawdbot has been on quite the ride. The free, open-source AI assistant has gone viral on platforms like X, where early adopters, AI superusers, and even minor internet celebrities have been singing its praises. The Clawdbot GitHub page was even briefly taken over by crypto scammers, its creator said on X. Now, the tool has become so successful that it's been forced to change its name to Moltbot.

That's right, henceforth, Clawdbot is now Moltbot.

We have to say, this is a change we saw coming from a mile away. Many Clawdbot Moltbot users rely on Claude, the family of large-language models developed by Anthropic, to power the AI assistant. And in a post on X and a new "lore" post on GitHub, Moltbot creator Peter Steinberger confirmed that he decided to change the name under what he described as "polite" pressure from Anthropic.

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Previously, Clawdbot's mascot was a "space lobster" named Clawd. Moving forward, the crustacean's name will be Molty. (Lobsters, famously, have claws. Get it?)

Molty's new bio reads:

For a while, the lobster was called Clawd, living in a Clawdbot. But in January 2026, Anthropic sent a polite email asking for a name change (trademark stuff). And so the lobster did what lobsters do best: It molted. Shedding its old shell, the creature emerged anew as Molty, living in a Moltbot. New shell, same lobster soul.

Already, Steinberger's GitHub has been renamed to reflect the name change, and the former clawd.bot website is being replaced by molt.bot.

To be honest, Moltbot isn't nearly as strong a name. Molting is not a particularly attractive verb. It would be like naming your company after shedding, itching, or picking your nose.

And speaking of legal challenges: Is it just us, or does the Moltbot mascot look a little too similar to the Android mascot?

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