The New York Times has published hints and answers for Puzzle #1,117 in its Connections game for Thursday, July 2. Here’s what players need to know.
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NYT Connections hints today for #1,117: Clues and answers for Thursday, July 2
The SSD Squeeze: Why Storage Joined The Party
Enterprise and consumer SSD prices surge due to NAND shortages driven by AI demand and wafer competition, impacting markets and supply chains.
AmenGate: The Moment Before The Scroll
AmenGate, a new prayer-lock app for iPhone, launches with features designed to foster meaningful prayer and trust, aiming to reshape phone use habits.
A Frontier AI Model Just Went Dark For 18 Days. The Kill-Switch Is Real Now.
An advanced AI model was abruptly shut off by US government order for 18 days, setting a new precedent for AI governance and export controls.
The High-End PC And Workstation Tax
Memory prices soar in 2026, making high-end PC and workstation builds more expensive and challenging for builders and buyers alike.
Apple Is Reaching For Chinese Memory. Europe Doesn’t Even Have That Option.
Apple seeks U.S. approval to buy chips from China’s CXMT, exposing Europe’s lack of options in memory supply amid global shortages.
Outcome-First Decisions: The Friction Is The Feature
A new decision framework prioritizes clear verdicts, proof tests, and immediate actions to reduce wasted time and improve decision accuracy.
DDR5 Now, DDR6 Soon: A Buyer’s Field Guide
A detailed guide on current DDR5 options and why DDR6 isn’t ready for mainstream in 2026, including what buyers should consider now.
HBM Ate The Fab
High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) has become the key component driving the global memory shortage, impacting GPUs and AI accelerators in 2026.
The Memory Squeeze: Why Your RAM Bill Doubled
RAM prices have surged up to 600%, driven by a shift in chip manufacturing towards AI applications, causing shortages and higher costs for consumers.
