Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 24, #639
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-june-24-639/

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for June 24, No. 639.

TCL's SQD Mini-LED TV Tech: What to Know Before Prime Day Shopping
https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/tcls-sqd-mini-led-tv-tech-what-to-know-before-prime-day-shopping/

The new display technology might offer the best balance between all the recent advances in color, sharpness and brightness.

Is Microsoft Defender Enough for Antivirus Protection? It Depends
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/microsoft-defender-only-antivirus-you-need-windows/

Microsoft Defender offers great protection from malware -- but there are other online threats you might want to consider, too.

I Got a Ground Level Look at How Seattle's World Cup Drone Scoreboard Lights Up the Sky
https://www.cnet.com/culture/sports/world-cup-seattle-drone-scoreboard/

Seattle is flying a first-of-its-kind drone performance showing the scores of World Cup matches played in the city.

Star Fox on Switch 2, Reviewed: Nintendo's Remake Nostalgia Works. Is It a Trend?
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/switch-2-starfox-game-remake-review/

Nintendo's remake also raises the question, with Ocarina of Time next on deck: is this the future of how we'll endlessly revisit all our games?

I Tried Google's New Smart Speaker. It's One of the Best at $100
https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/i-tried-googles-new-smart-speaker-its-one-of-the-best-at-100/

Google's newest speaker in years is a strong competitor for smaller smart speakers, although Gemini for Home remains a work in progress: Here's what I thought.

Trust in the AI era: Lessons from the frontlines of cyber defense
https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/a/y2026/m06/trust-in-the-ai-era-lessons-from-the-frontlines-of-cyber-defense.html?source=rss

A candid conversation on security in the AI era with leaders from Cisco and Open AI 

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Cisco Advance Notification for Publication of July 1, 2026, Security Advisories
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-notice-vwL7b0S7?vs_f=Cisco%20Security%20Advisory%26vs_cat=Security%20Intelligence%26vs_type=RSS%26vs_p=Cisco%20Advance%20Notification%20for%20Publication%20of%20July%201,%202026,%20Security%20Advisories%26vs_k=1

On July 1, 2026, the Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) will publish advisories to disclose security vulnerability information along with fixed software releases for the following Cisco products:

Catalyst Center
Secure Endpoint Connectors for Linux, Mac, and Windows

To fully remediate vulnerabilities to be disclosed on July 1, 2026, Cisco strongly recommends that customers upgrade to the fixed software indicated in the advisories.
For more information about changes in Cisco PSIRT vulnerability disclosure, see Strengthening the Foundation: A Predictable, Customer Focused Response to AI-Accelerated Vulnerability Discovery (https://blogs.cisco.com/security/strengthening-the-foundation-a-predictable-customer-focused-response-to-ai-accelerated-vulnerability-discovery).

Security Impact Rating: Informational

Czechia vs. Mexico: Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A Match Live for Free
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/czechia-vs-mexico-stream-fifa-world-cup-2026-group-a-match-live-for-free/

El Tri look to finish the group as winners as they take on a Czech team that needs a win to confirm a spot in the next round.

Preorders for GTA 6 Are Only a Few Hours Away
https://www.cnet.com/news-live/gta-6-preorder/

It's been a 13-year wait for Grand Theft Auto 6, but preorders for the blockbuster game go live tomorrow. Here's what you should know.

Federal Judge Allows Search of ChatGPT Records in Crypto Fraud Case
https://www.cnet.com/news/privacy/judge-allows-warrant-for-crypto-executives-chatgpt-records/

Courts are increasingly signaling that conversations with AI tools could constitute evidence in criminal cases.

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 25, #640
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-june-25-640/

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for June 25, No. 640.

Meta Halts Employee Data Tracking After Sensitive Info Reportedly Exposed
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/meta-backs-off-data-tracking-of-employees-train-ai-models/

The company wanted to use the controversial program to help train its AI.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, June 25
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-thursday-june-25/

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 25.

Consumer Cellular Introduces SpeakEasy Phone Plans for Seniors 75 and Up
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/consumer-cellular-speakeasy-phone-plans-for-seniors/

The launch marks the company's first foray into hardware, with an accessible flip phone and smartphone with large, easy-to-use controls.

You Can Preorder Slate Auto's $25K Electric Pickup Now
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/slate-auto-25k-electric-truck-preorder/

Full production of the customizable truck isn't expected to ramp up until 2027.

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for June 25, #1832
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-june-25-1832/

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for June 25, No. 1,832.

Apple's Price Increases Extend to Refurbished Macs and iPads
https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/apple-mac-ipad-price-hikes-refurbished/

Are Apple's price hikes making you consider a refurb? Expect to pay more for those, too.

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 26, #1111
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-26-1111/

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 26 No. 1,111.