The artificial pupil is driven by eight independently controlled liquid-metal actuators that adjust the aperture size and shape in response to light intensity, mimicking biological pupil reflexes for rapid adaptation in dynamic environments.

The controlled deformation of the liquid metal enables the design of various animal-inspired pupil shapes and rapid switching between narrow and open states, enhancing machine vision in robots and vehicles.

Postponing the console would be more costly for Sony than dealing with elevated component prices, according to insider sources, as delays could impact development timelines and market positioning.

Dev kits are development kits, which are prototype hardware provided to game developers for creating and testing software ahead of a console's commercial release, with rumors indicating PS6 dev kits are slated for 2026.

Caitlin Kalinowski was OpenAI's head of robotics, who joined from Meta in 2024. She resigned as a matter of principle over concerns that OpenAI's technology could be used for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons following the company's deal with the Pentagon.

OpenAI's agreement with the Pentagon prohibits use of its AI for mass domestic surveillance, autonomous weapon systems, and high-stakes automated decisions. Deployment is limited to cloud API to prevent integration into weapons or sensors.

If a guessed word contains multiple instances of the same letter, they are marked green or yellow only if the answer contains that many instances; extra occurrences are marked gray.

Hard mode requires players to include any revealed green or yellow letters in subsequent guesses, such as keeping a green letter in its position and a yellow letter somewhere in the word.

The spanagram is a special theme word or phrase highlighted in yellow or gold that spans across the grid, reveals the puzzle's theme, and uses many letters, often making it easier to find the remaining theme words.[1][2]

Yes, every Strands puzzle requires using all 48 letters on the 6×8 grid exactly once to complete it, with theme words highlighted in blue, the spanagram in yellow, and no letters left unused.[1]

The NYT Connections hint system uses a scaffolding approach that doesn't reveal answers directly but instead steers solvers toward the underlying connections through pattern recognition and cognitive activation. According to cognitive scientist Dr. Elena Vasquez, hints work by 'gently steer[ing] thinking toward latent linkages, activating neural pathways associated with insight and memory retrieval.' The hints operate through several mechanisms: semantic relationships that point to broader concepts (like suggesting 'vegetables' for items like carrot, beet, and turnip), phonetic similarities that highlight shared sounds between words, contextual roles that reveal logical rules, and cultural references tied to common knowledge. This design philosophy balances accessibility with intellectual challenge, ensuring solvers experience the rewarding 'aha!' moment without feeling the puzzle has been solved for them.

NYT Connections is a daily word puzzle game where solvers are presented with 16 words arranged in a 4x4 grid and must organize them into four groups of four words that share something in common. Players have a maximum of four mistakes allowed before the game ends. The challenge lies in identifying the deeper relationships between seemingly unrelated words, as the grouping categories are not vague (like 'five-letter words') but contain substantive meaning. The puzzle is designed to be a mental workout that improves vocabulary and pattern recognition skills while providing a satisfying solving experience when completed successfully.

The method likely involves signing up for a low-cost trial or discounted Paramount+ subscription, such as a $1 introductory offer for the Essential Plan, to stream the event live, possibly combined with a VPN for global access to bypass regional restrictions.

UFC 326 is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with main card starting at 9 p.m. ET, available to stream live on Paramount+.