Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 8, #1123
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-8-1123/

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 8, No. 1,123.

Google Pixel 11 Leak Hints at Higher Prices, New Colors and More Storage
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/google-pixel-11-leak-hints-at-higher-prices-new-colors-and-more-storage/

While Google's official Pixel 11 unveiling is next month, several key features of the next Android phone may have been revealed early.

Coinbase's AI Hallucinated a World Cup Match Result Before the Game Even Started
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/coinbase-ai-world-cup-hallucination-fake-score/

The crypto marketplace sent out a news blast even when its own prediction market listing showed a delay.

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked Event: We Expect Weird Foldables, Funky AI Glasses and More
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsungs-galaxy-unpacked-event-what-to-expect-how-to-watch/

Samsung's foldable phone launch will take place later this month in London. We'll be there.

Amazfit's Screenless Wearable Tracks Fitness With an Added Waist Motion Sensor
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/amazfit-helio-strap-pro/

The Helio Strap Pro was designed for Hyrox and hybrid athletes who want in-depth training insights.

Google and the FBI Target Massive Botnet That Quietly Used Home Devices to Mask Cybercrime
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-fbi-target-netnut-botnet-smart-home-devices-mask-cybercrime-hackers/

Millions of low-cost, off-brand Android devices were hijacked to help criminals hide online.

Stop Buying Fans Based on Airflow Specs: My Testing Data Reveals What to Actually Look For
https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/stop-buying-fans-based-on-airflow-specs/

As heat waves intensify, manufacturers are betting you'll buy the fan with the biggest airflow claims. Our testing shows why that's a mistake that could cost you money.

Dell Tower Plus (EBT2250) Desktop Review: Modern Performance in a Classic Tower PC
https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/dell-tower-plus-ebt2250-desktop-review/

The Tower Plus' understated design hides capable internals, but there's still room for improvement when it comes to upgrades.

The R&A Partners with Cisco to Deliver Critical Networking Infrastructure to Major Championships and New Global Headquarters
https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/a/y2026/m07/the-r-a-partners-with-cisco-to-deliver-critical-networking-infrastructure-to-major-championships-and-new-global-headquarters.html?source=rss

Cisco has been named the Official Network Supplier for The R&A, providing AI-ready infrastructure to support The Open and the AIG Women’s Open.
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Talking humanitarian aid, World Central Kitchen, and food as a unifying human experience, with Chef José Andrés and Brian Tippens
https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/a/y2026/m07/talking-humanitarian-aid-world-central-kitchen-and-food-as-a-unifying-human-experience-with-chef-jose-andres-and-brian-tippens.html?source=rss

AB joins Chef José Andrés and Brian Tippens for a powerful talk on food, disaster relief, and how technology helps World Central Kitchen deliver hope globally.
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My Dishwasher Smelled Like Wet Dog. Here’s What I Did to Fix It
https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/my-diswasher-smelled-like-wet-dog-what-i-did-fix-it/

Turns out, there’s one food item you don’t want to throw in your dishwasher.

I Tried NordicTrack’s $5,000 Smart Pilates Reformer and It Won Me Over
https://www.cnet.com/health/nordictrack-ultra-1-reformer-review-pilates/

You can now own the NordicTrack Ultra 1 Reformer and never pay for a Pilates class again.

DuckDuckGo's Free Browser Now Blocks Most YouTube Video Ads
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/duckduckgos-free-browser-now-blocks-most-youtube-video-ads/

DuckDuckGo says its browser now blocks most video ads, including those on YouTube.

'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Gets a Streaming Date: When to Watch on Peacock
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-streaming-when-to-watch-peacock/

The blockbuster video game movie hits streaming this month.

Sony to End Game Discs, Anthropic's Deal With California and Meta Smart Glasses Rate Limits | Tech Today video
https://www.cnet.com/videos/sony-to-end-game-discs-anthropics-deal-with-california-and-meta-smart-glasses-rate-limits-tech-today/

Wes Ott covers the top tech stories. Sony to stop physical game discs soon. California makes a deal with Anthropic over AI usage. Meta adds limits to certain features on its smart glasses.

Cisco Advance Notification for Publication of July 15, 2026, Security Advisories
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-notice-ILh3ZrP5?vs_f=Cisco%20Security%20Advisory%26vs_cat=Security%20Intelligence%26vs_type=RSS%26vs_p=Cisco%20Advance%20Notification%20for%20Publication%20of%20July%2015,%202026,%20Security%20Advisories%26vs_k=1

On July 15, 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:

Identity Services Engine (ISE)
RoomOS

To fully remediate vulnerabilities to be disclosed on July 15, 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

Online Privacy Shouldn't Be So Much Effort and So Expensive
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/online-privacy-shouldnt-be-so-much-effort-and-so-expensive/

Commentary: Protecting your personal data often requires more time, energy and money than the average person might be able to invest.