For years, Google has included an extra search box within some search results, encouraging you to dig further and look only within a specific website. But now that sitelinks search box is going away because “usage has dropped.”
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Google’s taking the extra search box out of your search results
It’s been over ten years since we initially announced the sitelinks search box in Google Search, and over time, we’ve noticed that usage has dropped. With that, and to help simplify the search results, we’ll be removing this visual element starting on November 21, 2024.
If you have no idea what I’m talking about, it will probably make more sense if you see it:
See that little search box beneath the link for The New York Times? That’s what Google’s taking away. You can use the feature as a shortcut to search for something within The New York Times (or any other website that has it). After the November deadline, Google will no longer display the box in all languages and countries.
Had I not seen this announcement from Google, I probably wouldn’t have even noticed its disappearance because I barely ever used the thing. Overall, it’s a smaller tweak among the many changes to Google’s search engine as it leans into AI and shuffles the team in charge of Search.
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NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Tuesday, October 22 (game #233)
Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.
Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games.
SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers.
NYT Strands today (game #233) – hint #1 – today’s theme
What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands?
• Today’s NYT Strands theme is… Cool color!
NYT Strands today (game #233) – hint #2 – clue words
Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.
NYT Strands today (game #233) – hint #3 – spangram
What is a hint for today’s spangram?
• Sky and sea
NYT Strands today (game #233) – hint #4 – spangram position
What are two sides of the board that today’s spangram touches?
First: right, 5th row
Last: left, 5th row
Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Strands today (game #233) – the answers
The answers to today’s Strands, game #233, are…
- COBALT
- AZURE
- TURQUOISE
- INDIGO
- NAVY
- PERIWINKLE
- SPANGRAM: THEBLUES
- My rating: Easy
- My score: Perfect
The theme clues for Strands can sometimes give away too much, and today was one of those days. ‘Cool color!’ screamed the hint, so clearly it was going to be shades of a particular color; ‘cool’ made it obvious it would be blue.
That didn’t make finding them all that simple of course, because though I got COBALT and AZURE near the top of the board early, then uncovered TURQUOISE by focusing on what the Q could go with, I got a little stuck for a while after that. I could see the word BLUE in the middle of the board and figured it would be part of the spangram, but it took me a while to establish that I needed THEBLUES. The other answers slotted into place fairly easily after that.
How did you do today? Send me an email and let me know.
Yesterday’s NYT Strands answers (Monday, 21 October, game #232)
- PACK
- HERD
- FLOCK
- SWARM
- SCHOOL
- PRIDE
- KNOT
- COLONY
- SPANGRAM: GROUPNAME
What is NYT Strands?
Strands is the NYT’s new word game, following Wordle and Connections. It’s now out of beta so is a fully fledged member of the NYT’s games stable and can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.
I’ve got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you’re struggling to beat it each day.
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Blade Runner 2049 producers sue Elon Musk over cybercab images
The maker of the film Blade Runner 2049 has sued Tesla, Elon Musk and Warner Bros Discovery, alleging they used imagery from the movie without permission.
Production firm Alcon Entertainment claims it had specifically denied a request from Warner Bros to use material from the film at the launch event for Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxi.
Alcon alleges that despite its refusal Tesla and the other organisers of the event on 10 October used artificial intelligence (AI) to create promotional imagery based on the film.
Tesla and Warner Bros did not immediately reply to requests for comment from BBC News.
The “financial magnitude of the misappropriation here was substantial,” the lawsuit said.
“Any prudent brand considering any Tesla partnership has to take Musk’s massively amplified, highly politicised, capricious and arbitrary behaviour, which sometimes veers into hate speech, into account,” it added.
Alcon also accused the event organisers of “false endorsement” by suggesting a connection between the production company and Tesla.
Warner Bros, which hosted the robotaxi launch event at one of its movie studios, was also the distributor of Blade Runner 2049 when it was released in 2017.
The highly-anticipated sequel to the 1982 cyberpunk classic Blade Runner, starred Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana de Armas and Jared Leto, and won two Academy Awards.
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NYT Crossword: answers for Monday, October 21
The New York Times crossword puzzle can be tough! If you’re stuck, we’re here to help with a list of today’s clues and answers.
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HMD’s new Fusion phone becomes one with Venom
HMD launched its Fusion phone back in September sans modular attachments that it calls “Smart Outfits”, but now the company is giving consumers a look at what you can do with these accessories through this incredibly unique Venom version of the phone.
HMD partnered with Sony Pictures to celebrate the upcoming release of Venom: The Last Dance and created a unique Smart Outfit that embodies the symbiotic relationship between Venom and Eddie Brock. Much like Venom changes the outer appearance of Brock, the Venom smart outfits change the outer appearance of the HMD Fusion with Venom-like qualities.
This is visibly represented by a special glass chamber that snaps onto the back of the device, connected by the Fusion’s six smart pins. Inside the smart outfit, there are 160 electromagnetic arrays that “control” some ferrofluid on the inside of the glass chamber. Causing the ferrofluid to shift around, twist, and contort itself into different shapes much like Venom might do.
It’s an interesting concept for a modular smartphone accessory. One that might just excite Venom fans and convince them to consider this device. However, it’s important to note that you can’t actually buy this smart outfit for yourself.
The HMD Fusion Venom phone is not available for sale
While you can pre-order the HMD Fusion right now for $299.99, you can’t actually buy this Venom smart outfit. It was created specifically for the promotion of the new film. And there are only three of these in the world.
HMD says the Venom phone made an appearance at a special Venom pop-up event on October 20, and then once more at the premiere for the film that happened on October 21. So, unfortunately, there’s no way to even see these special smart outfits in person at this point. Luckily, HMD has shared quite a few images of the device. There’s also a trailer that displays the ferrofluid in motion. This should give you a better idea of how the smart outfit reacts.
The phone also came with unique Venom-themed movie easter eggs
In addition to the special physical appearance, HMD also loaded up this three-of-a-kind device with some special movie easter eggs. There’s an alarm tone that says, “Eddie, the time has come” and a notification alert that says “Who sent that thing?” in Venom’s voice.
Additionally, there’s a voicemail that comes up from Venom when the phone is loaded up. As well as a ringtone that plays for incoming calls. While HMD isn’t making it possible to own this smart outfit, it’s not leaving fans empty-handed. It has several Venom: The Last Dance wallpapers that can be downloaded.
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Foursquare is killing its city guide app to focus on the check-in app Swarm
It’s the end of an era for one of the App Store’s earliest success stories. Foursquare is shutting down its signature city guide app in order to “focus our efforts on building an even better experience in Swarm,” the company said in . The app will shut down December 15, while the web version will stay online until “early 2025.”
The shutdown is a notable reversal of a strategy the company announced a decade ago when it, controversially, opted its famed “check-in” service into a separate app. That app became known as Swarm while the Foursquare-branded app became a “” full of user-generated reviews and local recommendations.
Now, Foursquare says its future is, once again, the check-in. “We’re also introducing exciting new features and capabilities into Swarm throughout the year (👀 some of which may look familiar to you) in order to unlock new use cases that may better support your needs,” the company said, adding that additional updates are expected “early next year.”
It’s not clear why the company is changing its strategy to elevate Swarm over its namesake app. The company more than 100 employees earlier this year in an effort to “streamline” operations. Foursquare founder Dennis Crowley, who is currently co-chair of the company’s board of directors, said in a post that the company is “doing fine,” though he expressed disappointment with the news. “I would be lying if I didn’t admit that I have been in a real funk these last few days over this news,” he wrote.
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Final Countdown: 7 days until Disrupt 2024 kicks off
T-minus 7 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 officially kicks off! One of the year’s biggest tech events is ready to dominate the Bay Area’s thriving tech landscape for almost the entire week.
Get ready for one of the biggest tech gatherings, taking place October 28-30 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Tech experts from every corner of the globe will come together to engage with the latest innovations, learn trends, and connect through unparalleled networking.
Why you can’t miss Disrupt 2024
10,000+ startup and VC leaders
Forge powerful connections with the 10,000 tech, startup, and VC leaders who gather at Disrupt 2024.
350+ innovations
Discover groundbreaking innovations from the 350+ startups from all over the world that will be showcased in the Expo Hall.
250+ industry experts
Gain invaluable insights from some of the top industry heavyweights across six of the industry stages and sessions.
200+ hands-on sessions
Engage in Q&A Breakouts and Roundtable Sessions with industry experts, focused on solving today’s key challenges.
Startup Battlefield 200
Witness the high-stakes startup showdown that is a highlight of Disrupt. Twenty handpicked startups, chosen from thousands, will pitch to a panel of leading VC judges, competing for a $100,000 equity-free prize and the iconic Disrupt Cup.
Unmatched networking
In addition to networking with fellow Disrupt attendees across the venue, you can visit our Networking Lounge powered by Braindate. It’s designed for those who’ve created or joined discussions through the Braindate app.
60+ Side Events
Extend the excitement of Disrupt 2024 beyond the main event by joining company-hosted Side Events across San Francisco. Immerse yourself in the vibrant tech community in a relaxed setting, with options ranging from workshops and happy hours to cocktail parties, morning runs, and comedy nights — there’s something for everyone!
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There are endless reasons to join this epic tech conference, but the best way to understand its value is to experience it yourself. Take advantage of our 2-for-1 offer and bring a plus-one for just half the cost of one Expo+ Pass until October 27. Prices for all tickets will increase when the doors open at Disrupt on October 28.
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