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 and widely credited as the creator of the hashtag, suggested it as a ...

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 ...

NYT Connections is a daily puzzle from The New York Times, which engages players in reasoning beyond definitions and engages them in considering patterns and relationships. Each game presents a grid ...

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 ...

If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for August 31, 2025, read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is harder; I got it in five. Beware, there ...

Cole Palmer limped out of the warm-up before the win over West Ham. / Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Cole Palmer has revealed he will be back “soon” as he continues his recovery from a groin injury. The ...

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos had a performance to forget during the team's season opener in Week 1. He missed a 50-yard field goal, but even worse was a failed attempt to send a kickoff out of ...

Travis Kelce is gearing up for his 13th season in the NFL. The superstar tight end remains a key part of Andy Reid's offense, and he'll aim to potentially cap off his career with another Super Bowl ...

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy and Oregon coach Dan Lanning are unexpectedly giving the Week 2 matchup between their teams some extra juice. While speaking on his radio show Monday, Gundy said ...