Computing revolutionized most aspects of 21st century life, including language, with new and repurposed terms becoming the lexicon of a generation.

Many aspects of the modern internet come from IRC, or at least started with IRC. Chris Messina, an early adopter of Twitter ...

Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. You can also read Drew over at SFGATE, and buy Drew’s books while you’re at it. Today, we’re talking ...

Wordle was initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a thoughtful gift for his partner. However, it quickly gained massive popularity, turning into a global sensation with thousands of players ...

Wordle, the popular word puzzle created by Josh Wardle, challenges players to guess a five-letter word daily. The game's simple rules and color-coded feedback have made it a global phenomenon. The New ...

NYT Connections is a daily word puzzle game published by The New York Times that challenges players to sort 16 words into 4 sets of 4 with a hidden theme. The fun is not just in spotting the obvious ...

The New York Times has put the Mini Crossword, one of its popular daily games behind a paywall, and many of its frequent players are decrying the change. The Mini Crossword is billed as the "bite-size ...

If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for August 28, 2025, read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is easier; I got it in four. Beware, there ...

Evan Massey is a sports reporter and analyst located in Indianapolis, Indiana who covers the NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA, and college sports. He has been featured on many publications, including Athlon Sports ...

New York Times has built a reputation for producing Internet puzzles that players find instantly addictive while also being unusually elegant in their design. Their games repeatedly hit an ideal ...

Ever since he stepped to the podium back in January, HC Aaron Glenn promised that the Jets' offense would put an emphasis on the ground game. Though Sunday's result in the regular-season opener ...