Issues with stats surface as the New York Times takes over Wordle

Left: the NYT’s version of Wordle. Right: the original Wordle. (Source: The Verge)

If you're playing the trendy online puzzle game Wordle, you might have noticed that the game is being redirected to a new link. The New York Times is now running the game after its creator sold it a few weeks back. It's now live at this URL: https://www.nytimes.com/games/wordle/index.html. But there seems to be an issue with players' statistics, at least for some users. Some are finding their streaks, win percentages, and guess distribution getting messed up.

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Waze lets you drive with Cupid this Valentine's

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Want to spend your February with Cupid in your car? Waze's newest driving experience introduces a bit of love to your journey. You get Cupid's voice to help you navigate and offer "words of wisdom" and "hot takes" on the state of dating and love in 2022. You also get the limited edition Lovewagon and a Cupid Mood to use for a limited time. You can check out the whole Cupid experience here or tap on My Waze in the Waze app and click on the Cupid banner to activate it.

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Samsung rolls out big software update for Galaxy Watch4 series

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Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic users are getting more out of their smartwatches. The company is rolling out a big software update that adds better body composition insights, running- and cycling-specific training programs, and a new sleep coaching program. The update is already scheduled to roll out, so it should soon hit your device. 

The new body composition targets and insights will offer daily tips and reminders to stay on track with your fitness journey. You'll get details on specific body composition goals, like weight, body fat percentage, etc. Everything is accessible on the Samsung Health app. While the updated interval training feature lets runners and cyclists set and track custom intensity training sessions. You can also view a percentage of VO2 Max to know how hard you're pushing yourself. It'll let you know how much you've sweated and inform you about how much water you should drink to help you recover.

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Samsung unveils Galaxy Tab S8 series

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Samsung has even more options for its premium Galaxy Tab devices. At today's Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, and S8 Ultra, promising immersive displays and "seamless" ecosystem connectivity. 

The three tablets are designed to improve your video conferencing experience. They get 12-megapixel ultra-wide front cameras (and an extra 12-megapixel wide for the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra), a three-mic setup, and intelligent auto-framing. At the rear, all three get a 13-megapixel main and 6-megapixel ultra-wide dual camera setup. For content creators, the Ultra has 4K recording capabilities with the rear and ultra-wide front camera. 

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