News May 07, 2024
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for May 7
Connections has taken the world by storm as the latest New York Times word game. The goal is simple: find the common threads between four words, but it gets increasingly challenging with each new set of words that resets after midnight. To help you overcome this hurdle, we’ve gathered some hints and tips to get you started.
The game requires players to group four words that share something in common, and each puzzle features 16 words split into four categories. Each grouping has a unique connection, whether it’s book titles, software names, or country names. The yellow category represents the easiest connections, while purple is the most challenging. Players can rearrange the board to make spotting connections easier.
Today’s categories include Deli Bread Options, Slang for Mouth, Keep Rhythm with Music, and Round of___, each with its own set of words. If you’re ready for a challenge, take on today’s puzzle and see if you can find the correct connections. Don’t worry if you don’t get it right away - there will be new Connections for you to solve tomorrow.
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Amazon launches a Prime-free marketplace in South Africa, its first on the continent
Amazon’s highly anticipated entry into the African e-commerce market has finally arrived, with the tech giant launching its marketplace in South Africa. The country is the first on the continent to receive Amazon’s e-commerce platform, which will be competing directly with local players like Takealot and Makro for a share of the estimated $3 billion annual e-commerce revenue. Initially, Amazon plans to sell international brands and local products across 20 product categories, offering same-day and next-day delivery through its network of 3,000 pickup points. To attract customers, Amazon is providing free delivery on first orders and subsequent orders exceeding R500, without the Prime perk of free delivery on a wide range of items. The launch has been a long time coming, with Amazon announcing plans to enter the African market two years ago. Despite not launching its Prime membership program at this stage, local e-commerce entrepreneurs see the move as a strong signal about the overall strength of South Africa’s e-commerce market.
Akamai confirms acquisition of Noname for $450M
Akamai has officially confirmed its acquisition of Noname Security, a specialist in API security, for $450 million, marking another instance of consolidation in the cybersecurity market. The deal sees Akamai snapping up Noname at a lower price than its last private valuation of $1 billion, underscoring the challenges faced by smaller startups in scaling and raising funds. As part of the acquisition, Akamai will integrate Noname into its API Security business, aiming to provide comprehensive protection for customers across all environments. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024, with Noname’s CEO Oz Golan and its 200 employees set to join Akamai. The acquisition highlights Akamai’s focus on providing tools to developers and security operations teams to discover “shadow” APIs and other vulnerabilities.
Yubico bolsters authentication security with updated YubiKey 5 series devices
Yubico is gearing up to unveil revamped versions of its YubiKey 5, Security Key, and Security Key Enterprise Edition series, aiming to help organizations ditch password-based security measures. The refreshed keys will arrive with updated 5.7 firmware in late May, boasting enhanced features like expanded passkey storage and the ability to enforce more complex PINs. Existing users won’t be able to upgrade their existing hardware due to security reasons, so new purchases are necessary to benefit from these upgraded protections. These include cutting-edge FIDO2 protocols, enterprise attestation, and ample storage space for up to 100 passkeys and other credentials. Yubico’s Senior Vice President of Product, Jeff Wallace, emphasized the need for advanced authentication strategies in light of the rising complexity and variety of cyber threats. By adopting these latest security advancements, organizations can create phishing-resistant users and mitigate phishing attacks targeting employees, external identities, and customers alike.