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 #238 (Sunday, October 27 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![Close-up of an Apple Watch 10 on a user's wrist with the screen showing that the sleep apnea safety feature is switched on](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5PW4kiTTpuYz5grVzXkX7G-320-80.jpg)
Apple wins patent lawsuit (and $250) from Masimo — but it won’t affect Apple Watch’s MIA blood oxygen feature
By Alan Martin published
Apple wins a small patent infringement case against medical device maker Masimo, but blood oxygen measurement on new Apple Watch is unaffected
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #237 (Saturday, October 26 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 #236 (Friday, October 25 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 #235 (Thursday, October 24 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 #234 (Wednesday, October 23 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 #233 (Tuesday, October 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 #232 (Monday, October 21 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![iPhone SE 4 render](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dM78Wq8oq2yzy3zuHZTgWJ-320-80.jpg)
iPhone SE 4 leaker just tipped a surprise second model
By Alan Martin last updated
iPhone SE 4 dummy units have appeared with two models, and one could be a larger Plus size.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #231 (Sunday, October 20 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![The new Apple iPad mini with a hand using an Apple Pencil](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hvMAbBsAE3j3zAByjJLaq5-320-80.jpg)
iPad mini 7 may finally fix its predecessor’s biggest problem
By Alan Martin published
“Jelly scrolling” could be eliminated with the new version, according to the Six Colors podcast.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #230 (Saturday, October 19 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 #229 (Friday, October 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 #228 (Thursday, October 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 #227 (Wednesday, October 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 #226 (Tuesday, October 15 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![The StandBy feature on an iPhone running iOS 17, in widget mode mode](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d75WznryE48n4SasHonYcV-320-80.jpg)
New report spills everything about Apple smart display — price, features and more
By Alan Martin published
Apple is reportedly planning at least two new smart home products to take on Amazon and Google.
![Apple Vision Pro on table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PNSvYQJsam4CqoeoeWeNBM-320-80.jpg)
Apple Vision Pro with cheaper price reportedly launching next year
By Alan Martin published
2025 model could come in at $2,000 — but is that enough to make Meta sweat?
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #225 (Monday, October 14 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![A concept rendering of the iPhone SE 4.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8DRgmpsWXEBb2JvSgd2m6P-320-80.jpg)
iPhone SE 4 vs iPhone 16: Why you might want to wait for the cheaper new iPhone
By Alan Martin published
Next year’s iPhone SE is set to be a huge leap forward, so should you hold off?
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #224 (Sunday, October 13 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![The Ecovacs Deebot X2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GrKJNkdKevrbfD7rRrjvvW-320-80.jpg)
Hackers hijack Ecovacs robot vacuums to shout racial slurs and chase pets — what you need to know
By Alan Martin published
Reports of robot vacuums chasing pets and yelling racist obscenities have prompted action from Ecovacs, with a further patch promised in November.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #223 (Saturday, October 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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