The New York Times Strands puzzle for Wednesday, September 23, 2026 has the theme "Practically paleolithic." The spangram is THATSOLDNEWS, and the theme words are ANCIENT, ARCHAIC, BYGONE, PRIMEVAL, and TIMEWORN—all describing things from the past.
Apple removed the app switcher from Apple Watch with watchOS 27, replacing it with a new Dynamic app grid powered by Siri suggestions. However, the company is bringing the app switcher back in the watchOS 27.2 beta, though the discontinued Walkie-Talkie feature will not return.
A roundup of 15 tech gadgets priced under $50, including portable speakers like the JBL Go 4 and Anker Soundcore 2, device trackers such as Apple AirTags and Tile trackers, and wireless earbuds like the Anker Soundcore P31i. The article highlights budget-friendly alternatives to expensive tech without sacrificing quality.