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NYT Mini Crossword Clues and Answers for March 13, 2026
Answers to each clue for the March 13, 2026 edition of NYT’s The Mini crossword puzzle.
The new M4 iPad Air hits a record low price â save $50 now at Amazon
As of March 13, both the 11 and 13-inch M4 iPad Air models are discounted right now at Amazon. The 11-inch iPad Air has dropped to $559 from $599, while the 13-inch iPad Air has dropped to $749 from $799.
Rockchip RK3538 TV Box SoC and RK3572 Mid-Range HMI Processor Launching Soon
While we are eagerly waiting for the RK3668 and RK3688 high-end processors, Rockchip is planning to launch two mid-range SoCs with the RK3538 quad-core Cortex-A55 processor designed for TV boxes, and the RK3572 hexa-core Cortex-A73/A53 SoC for HMI (Human Machine Interface) applications. Rockchip RK3538 TV box SoC Rockchip RK3538 specifications: CPU – Quad-core Arm Cortex-A55 processor with NEON, FPU, ARMv8 Crypto… Cache 32KB L1 instruction cache 32KB L1 data cache and 64KB L2 data cache 512KB unified system L3 cache GPU Arm Mali-G310 3D GPU with support for OpenCL 3.0, OpenGL ES1.1/2.0/3.2, Vulkan 1.2 2D Graphics Engine VPU Decoder H.265, H.264, AV1 (up to two simultaneous 1080p60 channels) VP8, VC1, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MPEG-1 yp to 1920×1088 @ 60 FPS (1088 is not a typo) H.263 up to 720p60 (M)JPEG up to 8176×8176 @ 76 million pixels per second Encoder – N/A MCU core – RISC-V MCU in PMU domain with […]
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Anthropic Pledges $100M to Claude Partner Network
The Claude Partner Network launches as Anthropic fights the Pentagon in court, and doubles down on the commercial relationships that matter most. There is a particular kind of defiance in the timing. On the same week that Anthropic was seeking an emergency stay from a US appeals court over the Pentagonâs decision to label it […]
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Atlassian to Cut 1,600 Jobs and Replace Its CTO
In October 2025, Atlassian co-founder and CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes appeared on the 20VC podcast and said something that now reads rather differently. Technology creation, he argued, is ânot output-bound.â Atlassian would employ more engineers in five years, not fewer. They would just be more efficient. On 11 March 2026, Mike Cannon-Brookes sent a memo to […]
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TechEx North America 2026 Arrives in San Jose for Your Annual Enterprise Technology Intelligence Briefing
TechEx North America will take place on May 18â19, 2026, at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, bringing together seven co-located enterprise technology events under one roof to tackle the real questions enterprise leaders are asking right now. This leading enterprise technology showcase will help CIOs, CTOs, IT Directors, enterprise architects, and IT leaders understand […]
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Five Creative Applications for Smart Speakers in Your Household
and other devices produced by leading brands can offer greater functionality in your daily life beyond merely streaming playlists or responding to basic inquiries; once set up correctly, they can streamline numerous tasks using just voice commands.
Sticking to the essentials is perfectly fine, particularly since many smart speakers perform those functions effectively, which is sufficient for their users, yet they are also capable of much more. These gadgets come equipped with an extensive ecosystem of routines, integrations, and additional connected services that can link all of your other smart devices within your home. When utilized effectively, they can serve as a central hub that facilitates better control over your household.
Additionally, they offer numerous advantages that are often underestimated. A smart speaker can assist with various daily activities, such as setting timers and reminders, checking the weather, playing live radio, or providing quick information while your hands are occupied. Crucially, it can also function as a straightforward voice-controlled hub for surrounding devices in the home, enhancing the convenience of everyday tasks.
Manage other smart home devices using your voice
Samsung Unveils Latest Galaxy S25 One UI 8.5 Beta Update
Please refrain from mentioning anything… I was anticipating the stable update as well.
Essential Information
- Samsung is allegedly initiating the rollout of its seventh One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S25 series in South Korea, India, and Germany.
- As the U.S. awaits this update, the company is addressing almost 1GB worth of issues affecting the devices, including a calling glitch that mistakenly turns regular calls into video chats.
- The Galaxy S26 series received its initial update immediately following its launch, which solely included security enhancements.
If you’re sensing a collective groan, it’s because Samsung has been observed launching yet another One UI 8.5 beta.
A report from SamMobile indicates that Samsung has begun the rollout of One UI 8.5 Beta 7 to select international regions late this week. According to the report, the firm’s seventh beta has been identified in South Korea, India, and Germany. This beta pertains to the Galaxy S25 series, as the company continues to address a number of problems that arose since Beta 6. Users can expect to download vZZC7 upon its arrival in the U.S.
Android Central’s Perspective
While I am truly, incredibly disheartened by Samsung’s decision to release a seventh beta (I’m exaggerating), these are serious concerns. It would be quite concerning if One UI 8.5 reached the Galaxy S25 series with a calling issue like this. One moment you’re using voice, and the next, “why is my camera activated?” I understand.
The changelog is fairly significant. Samsung indicates that the complete patch is around ~980MB, making the fixes quite noteworthy as we approach the 1GB threshold. The company mentions it’s implementing a solution for calls, where the proximity sensor could fail, turning user voice calls into video calls. A color palette issue with GMS apps in the work/security folder is also being addressed.
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Remember Those Cool Honda 0 Series Electric Cars? They’re Not Happening.
Honda is giving up on its Honda 0 Series electric vehicles.
