Alan Martin
Freelance contributor Alan has been writing about tech for over a decade, covering phones, drones and everything in between. Previously Deputy Editor of tech site Alphr, his words are found all over the web and in the occasional magazine too. When not weighing up the pros and cons of the latest smartwatch, you'll probably find him tackling his ever-growing games backlog. Or, more likely, playing Spelunky for the millionth time.
Latest articles by Alan Martin
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #81 (Thursday, May 23 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #80 (Wednesday, May 22 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #79 (Tuesday, May 21 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #78 (Monday, May 20 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
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iPad Pro 2024 has a hidden repairability upgrade
By Alan Martin published
While it’s still not exactly the easiest device to open up, replacing the new tablet’s battery is easier than ever, according to an iFixIt teardown video.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #77 (Sunday, May 19 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
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ChatGPT-4o vs. ChatGPT-4: 5 biggest upgrades you need to know
By Alan Martin published
What significant upgrades does ChatGPT-4o bring to its users?
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #76 (Saturday, May 18 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #75 (Friday, May 17 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #74 (Thursday, May 16 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #73 (Wednesday, May 15 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #72 (Tuesday, May 14 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 — Everything we’re expecting from the next big Android chipset
By Alan Martin last updated
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series drives the world’s most powerful Android phones. Here’s what to expect from the fourth generation.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #71 (Monday, May 13 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
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Apple Vision Pro 2 could see its price slashed by $2,000, claims leaker
By Alan Martin published
Leaker claims Apple is looking at the $1,500 to $2,500 range for its second-generation mixed reality headset, but is such a price point plausible?
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #70 (Sunday, May 12 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
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How to watch Google I/O 2024: Android 15, Gemini and more
By Alan Martin published
Google’s annual software extravaganza is just around the corner, but there may be precious little hardware this time around.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #69 (Saturday, May 11 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #68 (Friday, May 10 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #67 (Thursday, May 9 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #66 (Wednesday, May 8 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #65 (Tuesday, May 7 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
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Apple's first-ever foldable just tipped to launch next year — and it's a huge 20.3-inch hybrid
By Alan Martin published
Apple reportedly plans a 20.3-inch foldable hybrid device for 2024 along with an iPhone 17 Slim that would replace the iPhone Plus. And a foldable iPhone will reportedly follow a year later.