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NYT Crossword: answers for Sunday, February 2

NYT Crossword: answers for Sunday, February 2

The New York Times has plenty of word games on its roster today — with Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, there’s something for everyone — but the newspaper’s standard crossword puzzle still reigns supreme. The daily crossword is full of interesting trivia, helps improve mental flexibility and, of course, gives you some bragging rights if you manage to finish it every day.

While the NYT puzzle might feel like an impossible task some days, solving a crossword is a skill and it takes practice — don’t get discouraged if you can’t get every single word in a puzzle.

If you’re having trouble completing today’s NYT Crossword, we’re here to help. We’ve got all the answers for today’s clues down below.

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1 Trading post : MART 5 For example : SAY 8 Italian fashion house : PRADA 13 Hard-liner : HAWK 17 “Ave Maria” finale, appropriately? : ARIA 18 Buying binge : SPREE 20 Venetian magistrates of old : DOGES 21 French friend : AMIE 22 Lead actress in “The Lovely Bones” (2009) and “The Bourne Legacy” (2012) : RACHELWEISZ 24 Fast/car : QUICK/BUICK 25 Wild/bunch : ZANY/MANY 26 Informer, informally : STOOLIE 27 Cartoon character inspired by [website] Fields : MRMAGOO 29 Gave a darn : CARED 30 3,605, in ancient Rome : MMMDCV 32 Image on a Missouri state quarter : ARCH 33 Wombs : UTERI 34 Italian sports cars, informally : ALFAS 37 Gear tooth : COG 39 Desirable condition for hostas : SHADE 42 “Cómo ___?” : ESTAS 43 Divinity sch. subj. : REL 44 Provoked an online fight : TROLLED 47 Treasure : GEM 48 Holland/tunnel : DUTCH/DITCH 49 Figs. on flight boards : ETAS 51 Onetime Kia model : OPTIMA 52 Spot : ESPY 54 Tik___ challenge : TOK 55 Home of the Temple of Poseidon : ATTICA 57 Put-down : DISS 59 They put things on the back burner : COOKS 61 Stadium/timekeeper : METRODOME/METRONOME 64 Smash hit : HOMERUN 66 Steamed Chinese bun : BAO 69 Exist : ARE 70 Your business start-up? : NONEOF 72 Word often shortened to a letter and a number : CANINE 73 Catherine the Great, [website] Abbr. : EMP 74 Average/income : PAR/PAY 75 Jeans popular in the 1980s : GITANOS 77 Denver/Colorado : STAGENAME/STATENAME 79 Name spelled by the initials of five consecutive months : JASON 80 The “E” in [website] Abbr. : ELEC 82 Applied to : USEDON 83 Org. once led by George [website] Bush : CIA 85 Direction of the wind that brought Mary Poppins : EAST 87 Where “Cheers” is set : INABAR 90 Chart-topping Basil or Braxton : TONI 91 Start of “O Come, All Ye Faithful” : LONGO 93 Place to buy tickets: Abbr. : STA 94 Jewel case holders : CDRACKS 96 Architect Maya : LIN 97 Follow : ENSUE 98 Mel who sang the 1949 #1 hit “Careless Hands” : TORME 100 Year abroad : ANO 101 Stars and Stripes : USFLAG 103 For the birds : AVIAN 104 Rainproof cover : TARP 106 ___ bears : GUMMI 108 Hall-of-Famer Martínez : PEDRO 109 Woodworking tool with a belt : BANDSAW 112 “Nothing much” : SAMEOLD 116 Dino/expedition : TREX/TREK 117 Card/game : JOKER/POKER 118 Certain emcee : TOASTMASTER 120 Grim Grimm figure : OGRE 121 Beethoven dedicatee : ELISE 122 Risk of heavy lifting : HERNIA 123 First name in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame : TINA 124 Costner’s role in “The Untouchables” : NESS 125 Sheen : GLOSS 126 Happy companion : DOC 127 Right hand: Abbr. : ASST.

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NYT Crossword: answers for Tuesday, February 4

NYT Crossword: answers for Tuesday, February 4

The New York Times has plenty of word games on its roster today — with Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, there’s something for everyone — but the newspaper’s standard crossword puzzle still reigns supreme. The daily crossword is full of interesting trivia, helps improve mental flexibility and, of course, gives you some bragging rights if you manage to finish it every day.

While the NYT puzzle might feel like an impossible task some days, solving a crossword is a skill and it takes practice — don’t get discouraged if you can’t get every single word in a puzzle.

If you’re having trouble completing today’s NYT Crossword, we’re here to help. We’ve got all the answers for today’s clues down below.

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1 Wandering soul : NOMAD 6 “Dónde ___ la biblioteca?” : ESTA 10 Monster akin to a Japanese oni : OGRE 14 “Your concerns matter to me” : ICARE 15 Little crack : QUIP 16 Cook the surface of : SEAR 17 Noiseless? : QUITEQUIET 19 [website] home of Warhol’s “Campbell’s Soup Cans” : MOMA 20 What one size might fit : ALL 21 Completely wreck : RUIN 22 Rock and roll, but not rhythm and blues : VERBS 23 The Crimson Tide : BAMA 25 View of Earth from heaven? : ANGELANGLE 28 Newly decorated : REDONE 30 First-rate : TOPTIER 31 Grandma : NAN 32 Guy’s name that’s old slang for “OK” : JAKE 33 Podcaster’s income stream : ADS 34 Gymnastic feats … or what the two halves of the answers to 17-, 25-, 49- and 58-Across do? : BACKFLIPS 38 TNT’s sister channel : TBS 41 Blue feeling : FUNK 42 Animal hidden in this clue, if you read it aloud : EWE 44 Warm drink served from a tokkuri : HOTSAKE 46 Hyundai electric cars : IONIQS 49 “There are ways to leave”? : EXITSEXIST 51 Dog that’s not a purebred : MUTT 53 Railroad station : DEPOT 54 Post-it, [website] : NOTE 56 Good name for a long-term investor? : IRA 57 ___ fees : USER 58 Spite over an incomplete mobile payment? : VENMOVENOM 61 Eat in style : DINE 62 Olympic equipment with body contact detection technology : EPEE 63 Dwindle, as support : ERODE 64 Oft-unwanted bread pieces : ENDS 65 Teri of “After Hours” : GARR 66 One section of a big band, informally : SAXES.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 15: worth jumping ship?

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 15: worth jumping ship?

Table of Contents Table of Contents Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 15: specs Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 15: design and display Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 15: performance Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 15: battery and charging Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 15: artificial intelligence Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 15: software Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 15: pricing and availability Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 15: verdict.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 has launched to a crowded arena, where it competes against multiple generations of iPhone. Don’t get me wrong — all are fantastic devices with specs that make expert guesses from a decade ago look wildly inaccurate — but with every new phone generation, there are objectively improved picks. The Apple iPhone 15 may not be the latest version of Apple’s flagship, but it’s a strong smartphone, and if you’re using a iPhone 15, you may be wondering if it’s worth jumping ship when it’s time to upgrade.

So which one of these two phones is the advanced choice? There are a lot of factors involved, and it ultimately depends on what you’re most interested in: performance, storage, AI functionality, photographic potential, or something else. We’ll break down the differences between the two options, but as for which of the two phones is the advanced choice, that is up to you. Here’s what we think.

Samsung Galaxy S25 iPhone 15 Size [website] x [website] x [website] ([website] x [website] x [website] inches) [website] x [website] x [website] mm ([website] x [website] x [website] inches) Weight 162 grams ([website] ounces) 171 grams ([website] ounces) Screen size [website] 1440p OLED with 120Hz refresh rate [website] Super Retina XDR OLED display with 60Hz refresh rate Screen resolution 1080 x 2340 resolution at 416 pixels per inch 2556 x 1179 resolution at 460 pixels per inch Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB MicroSD card slot No No Tap-to-Pay services Samsung Wallet Apple Pay Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Apple A16 Bionic RAM 12GB 6GB Software Android 15 with One UI 7 iOS [website] Cameras Front: 50-megapixel primary, 10-megapixel telephoto, 12-megapixel ultrawide Front: 12MP Rear: 48-megapixel primary, 12MP ultrawide, 12MP 2x telephoto Front: 12MP Video Rear: Up to 8K at 30 frames per second (fps), 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 240fps Front: Up to 4K at 60 fps Rear: Up to 4K at 60 frames per second (fps), 1080p at 60 fps, 720p at 30 fps, 240 fps for slow motion Front: Up to 4K at 60 fps Bluetooth Bluetooth [website] Bluetooth [website] Ports USB-C USB-C Biometrics Ultrasonic under-display Fingerprint sensor Face ID facial recognition Water Resistance IP69/IP68 IP68 Battery 4,000mAh.

[website] reverse wireless charging 3,349mAh.

[website] reverse wired charging App Marketplace Google Play, Samsung Galaxy Store Apple App Store Network Support 5G, Wi-Fi 7 ([website] 5G, Wi-Fi 6 ([website] Colors Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red, Blue Black Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink Price Starting at $800 Starting at $699.

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 15: design and display.

Although each new phone generation introduces a few subtle changes in design, both the Samsung Galaxy S25 and the iPhone 15 maintain the same design elements as previous generations. The S25 is slightly lighter than the S24, but only by a matter of a few grams. Even the rear camera setup is virtually the same.

The displays are also quite similar, with the S25 sporting a [website] screen and the iPhone 15 a [website] screen. Despite having a smaller screen, the iPhone 15 has a higher resolution and greater pixel density, but S25 beats it in terms of refresh rate and brightness. The iPhone 15 has Apple’s Dynamic Island feature, but the Galaxy S25 has something similar in the Now Bar.

Both handsets are sleek and the culmination of many previous generations, but there aren’t really a lot of improvements on either front. The superior design boils down to personal preference and whether you like the look of an iPhone or a Galaxy. The S25 absolutely has a superior display though, and the continued use of a 60Hz panel on the basic iPhone range is a crime.

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 15: performance.

The Galaxy S25 is a brand-new flagship, replete with all the bells and whistles people expect from a new device. Comparatively speaking, the iPhone 15 lags a bit behind, especially when compared to the S25.

The Galaxy S25 comes with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage, while the iPhone 15 tops out at 6GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The S25’s Snapdragon 8 Elite processor is going to be a lot faster than the iPhone 15’s A16 Bionic chip, but that’s largely when it comes down to things like benchmarks. Real life performance may not show as large as gulf when it comes to how the device feels.

Demanding apps and 3D games will be the real tests here though, and if you love to play games or juggle a lot of big apps at once, then the winner will be obvious. The newer device, with newer technology, is the clear victor.

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 15: battery and charging.

The Galaxy S25 comes with a 4,000mAh battery. Samsung hasn’t provided an estimate for what that translates to in hours, but the Galaxy S24 also had a 4,000mAh battery. We found it to last around a day under moderate to heavy use, and we expect roughly the same from the Galaxy S25. Perhaps even slightly superior performance given the newer hardware and improved power efficiency.

The iPhone 15 sports a 3,349mAh battery. The winner is clear, in this case, especially since the S25 requires a little extra power to keep its AI functions running. On the other hand, the iPhone 15 has been plagued by battery life issues experienced by many different consumers. Though estimates give the iPhone 15 an estimated max of 20 or so hours, its longevity under real conditions is closer to 11 hours.

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 15: artificial intelligence.

Artificial intelligence is the next great frontier for technology, and there are already quite a few names in the arena. Between ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini all working together with mobile device assistants, your phone is capable of much more than it ever has been before — but there are limits.

The Galaxy S25 is built around AI. Tools like Circle to Search, Call Transcript, Writing Assist and Drawing Assist make it easy to generate text or images as you need, perform searches for something you aren’t sure how to describe, or just review an crucial phone call. The S25 takes advantage of its ProScaler feature for AI image upscaling, resulting in a 40% improvement in image clarity.

The iPhone 15 has more limited AI functionality. It’s still capable of quite a bit, including image and text generation, but the S25 is on a completely different level. The iPhone 15 received AI elements as sort of an afterthought, with most of those aimed at the iPhone 16.

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 15: software.

The iPhone 15 shipped with iOS 17, but it currently still runs the most recent version of iOS 18. Though a generation older, the handset is still quick and smooth, able to handle the more modern OS with ease. As an added bonus, the jump to iOS 18 brought with it Apple Intelligence elements like Genmoji, Image Playground, and more. It’ll even summarize some messages for you, although that feature has had varying (and sometimes shocking) results.

On the other hand, the Galaxy S25 will come with One UI 7. Thanks to many months spent in beta, we have a solid idea of what that will look like. For starters, the Now Bar is Samsung’s answer to the Dynamic Island, providing much of the same information on the go. It disappears when not in use, giving you back your screen. It also comes with several notable UI improvements and offers more customization options for your own layout. Perhaps one of the most exciting perks of One UI 7 is that you can choose between different charging speeds that let you top off your battery quickly, or charge at a lower speed in exchange for a healthier battery.

Samsung also has Galaxy AI, its take on artificial intelligence. It also integrates Gemini for easy access. Like Apple Intelligence, Galaxy AI has many useful capabilities like Call Transcript, a tool that keeps your calls organized, as well as writing and drawing assist tools. Want to find out more information about something you saw on screen? Circle to Search will find the answer quickly. With these benefits in mind — and assuming the Galaxy S25 performs the way it’s expected — it takes home the prize.

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 15: pricing and availability.

Both the Samsung Galaxy S25 and iPhone 15 carry a not-insignificant price tag, but the Galaxy S25 is new, whereas the iPhone 15 is one generation behind.

The iPhone 15 is more affordable than the Galaxy S25, with prices now starting from $699. It’s available pretty much anywhere phones are sold, and you shouldn’t have an issue finding one. Apple offers financing programs to help mitigate the cost, too. Another reason Apple is more affordable is because the business has discontinued the Pro options from the iPhone 15. Ultimately, it’s the less expensive option of the two.

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 15: verdict.

Both phones are solid choices, but in the end, it’s hard to recommend anything except the Galaxy S25 from a purely technical standpoint. If you already use an iPad and Mac on a daily basis, then the iPhone might be a enhanced pick for you (if only because it slots right into the ecosystem), but only if you use those integrations.

If you’re after a powerful, more modern phone, the Galaxy S25 can’t be beat. It’s also future-proofed for the next seven years thanks to software and security updates, so you won’t have to think about an upgrade for a long time to come.

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Market Impact Analysis

Market Growth Trend

2018201920202021202220232024
12.0%14.4%15.2%16.8%17.8%18.3%18.5%
12.0%14.4%15.2%16.8%17.8%18.3%18.5% 2018201920202021202220232024

Quarterly Growth Rate

Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2024
16.8% 17.5% 18.2% 18.5%
16.8% Q1 17.5% Q2 18.2% Q3 18.5% Q4

Market Segments and Growth Drivers

Segment Market Share Growth Rate
Digital Transformation31%22.5%
IoT Solutions24%19.8%
Blockchain13%24.9%
AR/VR Applications18%29.5%
Other Innovations14%15.7%
Digital Transformation31.0%IoT Solutions24.0%Blockchain13.0%AR/VR Applications18.0%Other Innovations14.0%

Technology Maturity Curve

Different technologies within the ecosystem are at varying stages of maturity:

Innovation Trigger Peak of Inflated Expectations Trough of Disillusionment Slope of Enlightenment Plateau of Productivity AI/ML Blockchain VR/AR Cloud Mobile

Competitive Landscape Analysis

Company Market Share
Amazon Web Services16.3%
Microsoft Azure14.7%
Google Cloud9.8%
IBM Digital8.5%
Salesforce7.9%

Future Outlook and Predictions

The Crossword Answers February landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements, changing threat vectors, and shifting business requirements. Based on current trends and expert analyses, we can anticipate several significant developments across different time horizons:

Year-by-Year Technology Evolution

Based on current trajectory and expert analyses, we can project the following development timeline:

2024Early adopters begin implementing specialized solutions with measurable results
2025Industry standards emerging to facilitate broader adoption and integration
2026Mainstream adoption begins as technical barriers are addressed
2027Integration with adjacent technologies creates new capabilities
2028Business models transform as capabilities mature
2029Technology becomes embedded in core infrastructure and processes
2030New paradigms emerge as the technology reaches full maturity

Technology Maturity Curve

Different technologies within the ecosystem are at varying stages of maturity, influencing adoption timelines and investment priorities:

Time / Development Stage Adoption / Maturity Innovation Early Adoption Growth Maturity Decline/Legacy Emerging Tech Current Focus Established Tech Mature Solutions (Interactive diagram available in full report)

Innovation Trigger

  • Generative AI for specialized domains
  • Blockchain for supply chain verification

Peak of Inflated Expectations

  • Digital twins for business processes
  • Quantum-resistant cryptography

Trough of Disillusionment

  • Consumer AR/VR applications
  • General-purpose blockchain

Slope of Enlightenment

  • AI-driven analytics
  • Edge computing

Plateau of Productivity

  • Cloud infrastructure
  • Mobile applications

Technology Evolution Timeline

1-2 Years
  • Technology adoption accelerating across industries
  • digital transformation initiatives becoming mainstream
3-5 Years
  • Significant transformation of business processes through advanced technologies
  • new digital business models emerging
5+ Years
  • Fundamental shifts in how technology integrates with business and society
  • emergence of new technology paradigms

Expert Perspectives

Leading experts in the digital innovation sector provide diverse perspectives on how the landscape will evolve over the coming years:

"Technology transformation will continue to accelerate, creating both challenges and opportunities."

— Industry Expert

"Organizations must balance innovation with practical implementation to achieve meaningful results."

— Technology Analyst

"The most successful adopters will focus on business outcomes rather than technology for its own sake."

— Research Director

Areas of Expert Consensus

  • Acceleration of Innovation: The pace of technological evolution will continue to increase
  • Practical Integration: Focus will shift from proof-of-concept to operational deployment
  • Human-Technology Partnership: Most effective implementations will optimize human-machine collaboration
  • Regulatory Influence: Regulatory frameworks will increasingly shape technology development

Short-Term Outlook (1-2 Years)

In the immediate future, organizations will focus on implementing and optimizing currently available technologies to address pressing digital innovation challenges:

  • Technology adoption accelerating across industries
  • digital transformation initiatives becoming mainstream

These developments will be characterized by incremental improvements to existing frameworks rather than revolutionary changes, with emphasis on practical deployment and measurable outcomes.

Mid-Term Outlook (3-5 Years)

As technologies mature and organizations adapt, more substantial transformations will emerge in how security is approached and implemented:

  • Significant transformation of business processes through advanced technologies
  • new digital business models emerging

This period will see significant changes in security architecture and operational models, with increasing automation and integration between previously siloed security functions. Organizations will shift from reactive to proactive security postures.

Long-Term Outlook (5+ Years)

Looking further ahead, more fundamental shifts will reshape how cybersecurity is conceptualized and implemented across digital ecosystems:

  • Fundamental shifts in how technology integrates with business and society
  • emergence of new technology paradigms

These long-term developments will likely require significant technical breakthroughs, new regulatory frameworks, and evolution in how organizations approach security as a fundamental business function rather than a technical discipline.

Key Risk Factors and Uncertainties

Several critical factors could significantly impact the trajectory of digital innovation evolution:

Legacy system integration challenges
Change management barriers
ROI uncertainty

Organizations should monitor these factors closely and develop contingency strategies to mitigate potential negative impacts on technology implementation timelines.

Alternative Future Scenarios

The evolution of technology can follow different paths depending on various factors including regulatory developments, investment trends, technological breakthroughs, and market adoption. We analyze three potential scenarios:

Optimistic Scenario

Rapid adoption of advanced technologies with significant business impact

Key Drivers: Supportive regulatory environment, significant research breakthroughs, strong market incentives, and rapid user adoption.

Probability: 25-30%

Base Case Scenario

Measured implementation with incremental improvements

Key Drivers: Balanced regulatory approach, steady technological progress, and selective implementation based on clear ROI.

Probability: 50-60%

Conservative Scenario

Technical and organizational barriers limiting effective adoption

Key Drivers: Restrictive regulations, technical limitations, implementation challenges, and risk-averse organizational cultures.

Probability: 15-20%

Scenario Comparison Matrix

FactorOptimisticBase CaseConservative
Implementation TimelineAcceleratedSteadyDelayed
Market AdoptionWidespreadSelectiveLimited
Technology EvolutionRapidProgressiveIncremental
Regulatory EnvironmentSupportiveBalancedRestrictive
Business ImpactTransformativeSignificantModest

Transformational Impact

Technology becoming increasingly embedded in all aspects of business operations. This evolution will necessitate significant changes in organizational structures, talent development, and strategic planning processes.

The convergence of multiple technological trends—including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and ubiquitous connectivity—will create both unprecedented security challenges and innovative defensive capabilities.

Implementation Challenges

Technical complexity and organizational readiness remain key challenges. Organizations will need to develop comprehensive change management strategies to successfully navigate these transitions.

Regulatory uncertainty, particularly around emerging technologies like AI in security applications, will require flexible security architectures that can adapt to evolving compliance requirements.

Key Innovations to Watch

Artificial intelligence, distributed systems, and automation technologies leading innovation. Organizations should monitor these developments closely to maintain competitive advantages and effective security postures.

Strategic investments in research partnerships, technology pilots, and talent development will position forward-thinking organizations to leverage these innovations early in their development cycle.

Technical Glossary

Key technical terms and definitions to help understand the technologies discussed in this article.

Understanding the following technical concepts is essential for grasping the full implications of the security threats and defensive measures discussed in this article. These definitions provide context for both technical and non-technical readers.

Filter by difficulty:

IoT intermediate

algorithm

interface intermediate

interface Well-designed interfaces abstract underlying complexity while providing clearly defined methods for interaction between different system components.

fintech intermediate

platform

platform intermediate

encryption Platforms provide standardized environments that reduce development complexity and enable ecosystem growth through shared functionality and integration capabilities.

API beginner

API APIs serve as the connective tissue in modern software architectures, enabling different applications and services to communicate and share data according to defined protocols and data formats.
API concept visualizationHow APIs enable communication between different software systems
Example: Cloud service providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure offer extensive APIs that allow organizations to programmatically provision and manage infrastructure and services.