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NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, March 3 (game #631)

NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, March 3 (game #631)

Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.

What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Connections today (game #631) - today's words.

NYT Connections today (game #631) - hint #1 - group hints.

What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?

We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles….

NYT Connections today (game #631) - hint #2 - group answers.

What are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Connections today (game #631) - the answers.

The answers to today's Connections, game #631, are….

YELLOW: BE AT LEISURE CHILL, LOAF, LOUNGE, REST.

CHILL, LOAF, LOUNGE, REST GREEN: FORMATS OF GOLD BAR, COIN, LEAF, NUGGET.

BAR, COIN, LEAF, NUGGET BLUE: CYLINDER OF MATERIAL BOLT, REEL, ROLL, SCROLL.

BOLT, REEL, ROLL, SCROLL PURPLE: SEEN IN "THE FLINTSTONES" BONE, CLUB, DINOSAUR, RUBBLE.

Some days I can stare at the Connections grid for ages and see nothing.

Other days I see it all in an instant. This was the case today, with my only hesitation being the momentary inclusion of SCROLL in what became FORMATS OF GOLD.

Meanwhile, DINOSAUR and RUBBLE automatically made me think of things SEEN IN “THE FLINTSTONES” but I was more certain about CYLINDER OF MATERIAL, so went for that instead. As a fan of The Flintstones who wanted to name their daughter Pebbles (Thankfully overruled) I’m ashamed of my hesitation.

How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.

Yesterday's NYT Connections answers (Sunday, 2 March, game #630).

YELLOW: CELLPHONE MODES AIRPLANE, DO NOT DISTURB, RING, VIBRATE.

AIRPLANE, DO NOT DISTURB, RING, VIBRATE GREEN: EVADE DODGE, ESCAPE, LOSE, SHAKE.

DODGE, ESCAPE, LOSE, SHAKE BLUE: WHAT "W" MIGHT STAND FOR TUNGSTEN, WATT, WEST, WIN.

TUNGSTEN, WATT, WEST, WIN PURPLE: ___STRING DRAW, HAM, HEART, SHOE.

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(PR) Advantech Unveils New AI, Industrial and Network Edge Servers Powered by Intel Xeon 6 Processors

(PR) Advantech Unveils New AI, Industrial and Network Edge Servers Powered by Intel Xeon 6 Processors

"With enhanced power efficiency and performance, Intel Xeon 6 processors help lower energy costs, drive sustainability, and maximize rack density to move cloud-native workloads to the edge effectively," showcased Magic Pao, AVP of Advantech's Edge Server Group. "Our new industrial, AI, and edge server platforms powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors represent a significant step forward in bringing cutting-edge computing to environments that demand reliability and performance. Whether at the edge of the network or in an industrial setting, these servers are engineered to drive transformation and innovation."

Scalable Performance: Up to 86 cores, 12 channels of DDR5 memory, 64 lanes of CXL [website], and 96 lanes of PCIe Gen 5 per processor ensures seamless execution of AI models, data processing, and industrial workloads.

AI-Ready Architecture: capabilities Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) and Advanced Matrix Extensions (AMX) for accelerated AI inference and training tasks.

Energy Efficiency: Delivers exceptional performance and efficiency across the widest range of workloads.

SKY-8136S: An edge server designed for business-critical applications where performance, density and reliability are top priorities. This short-depth server supports single Intel Xeon 6 processor up to 250 W TDP, 8x DDR5 RDIMM and 4x hot-swappable SFF NVMe SSDs. It functions Advantech's Platform Management and carrier-grade design to minimize downtime for high-availability applications.

SKY-622G4: A high-density GPU server that supports up to four dual-width GPU cards. The SKY-622G4 is certified NVIDIA MGX modular reference design with improved ROI and reduced time to market, to support a variety of use cases from remote visualization to supercomputing at the edge.

ASMB-818: An ATX server board offering exceptional memory and I/O expansion capabilities. Ideal for high-reliability industrial applications, it includes 8x DIMM DDR5 (5600 MHz), 3x PCIe [website] x16, 2x PCIe [website] x8, and 1x PCIe [website] x4 slots, as well as dual 10G and [website] Ethernet ports.

ASMB-928: A high-performance E-ATX server board designed for manufacturing applications, leveraging Intel Xeon 6 processors and multiple expansion slots to enhance scalability and efficiency.

SKY-722V4 high-performance server optimized for compute-intensive tasks, featuring multi-core processing capabilities ideal for AI training and big data analytics. Equipped with 3x FH | 3/4L PCIe [website] x16 (DW), 2x Low Profile PCIe [website] x8, and 16x hot-swap [website]" NVMe SSD.

SKY-712V4: A 1U dual-socket server for maximum performance density in a high-reliability design to support business-critical enterprise and networking applications. The SKY-712V4 supports up to 2x FH | 3/4L PCIe [website] x16, 1x OCP [website] PCIe [website] x16 and 16x hot-swap [website]" NVMe SSD.

FWA-6173: A high-end network appliance that ideal to protect traffic between networks and provide advanced capabilities beyond traditional, stateful firewalls. The FWA-6173 supports dual Intel Xeon 6 processors, up to 172 P-core or 288 E-core, 16x DDR5 RDIMM and 8x Network Mezzanine Cards for high-throughput I/O connectivity. It also supports 2x internal PCIe [website] slots for use cases where additional AI or networking acceleration is required.

Advantech, a global leader in industrial and embedded computing, today unveiled the launch of seven new server platforms built on Intel Xeon 6 processors, optimized for industrial, transportation and communications applications. Designed to meet the increasing demands of complex AI storage and networking workloads, these innovative edge servers and network appliances provide superior performance, reliability, and scalability for system integrators, solutions, and service provider [website] Xeon 6 processors feature advanced performance and efficiency cores, delivering up to 86 cores per CPU, DDR5 memory support with speeds up to 6400 MT/s, and PCIe Gen 5 lanes for high-speed connectivity. Designed to optimize both compute-intensive and scale-out workloads, these processors ensure seamless integration across a wide array of applications.Advantech has introduced a series of AI and edge servers in various form factors tailored for industries where precision, reliability, real-time decision-making, and scalability are [website] include:For enterprise networking and security, Advantech offers network-optimized appliances powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors, delivering advanced capabilities to meet the demands of modern IT environments:Advantech is committed to offering product longevity support, extending up to 10 years to reduce the need for frequent re-designs and re-validation. We work closely with strategic partners to ensure the availability of critical components. Playing a critical role in Advantech's closed quality assurance mechanism, design quality is approached with continuous improvement aiming to achieve most-demanding customer satisfaction. With a global network of service centers and logistics facilities, Advantech provides comprehensive local and global service packages to meet the needs of clients worldwide.

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(PR) Intel Unveils High-Performance, Power-Efficient Ethernet Solutions

(PR) Intel Unveils High-Performance, Power-Efficient Ethernet Solutions

High-Speed Performance: Supporting speeds up to 200GbE on the PCIe [website] bus, the Intel Ethernet E830 products deliver twice the bandwidth of previous generations, enabling faster data transfers and improved application responsiveness.

Supporting speeds up to 200GbE on the PCIe [website] bus, the Intel Ethernet E830 products deliver twice the bandwidth of previous generations, enabling faster data transfers and improved application responsiveness. Flexible Port Options: With configurations including 1x200GbE, 2x100/50/25/10GbE and 8x25/10GbE, Ethernet E830 products allow businesses to tailor their network infrastructure to meet specific performance and cost requirements.

With configurations including 1x200GbE, 2x100/50/25/10GbE and 8x25/10GbE, Ethernet E830 products allow businesses to tailor their network infrastructure to meet specific performance and cost requirements. Advanced Timing Capabilities: elements like precision time measurement (PTM), 1588 PTP, SyncE and GNSS support are essential for critical time synchronization applications in telecom, financial services and AI training/inferencing.

aspects like precision time measurement (PTM), 1588 PTP, SyncE and GNSS support are essential for critical time synchronization applications in telecom, financial services and AI training/inferencing. Enhanced Security: Built with Intel's security technologies such as Secure Boot, Secure Firmware Upgrade and dual hardware roots of trust, the E830 family offers protection against future threats with post-quantum crypto (PQC) solutions compliant with CNSA [website] and FIPS 140-3 Level 1.

Investment Protection: Software and driver compatibility with Intel Ethernet E810 products makes upgrades easier, providing seamless transition and life cycle management.

Modern Connectivity: Supporting 10GBASE-T, 5G, [website] and 1000BASE-T technologies, E610 products deliver efficient, high-performance connectivity for data center control planes, workstation and edge applications.

Supporting 10GBASE-T, 5G, [website] and 1000BASE-T technologies, E610 products deliver efficient, high-performance connectivity for data center control planes, workstation and edge applications. Comprehensive Manageability: Featuring Secure Security Protocol and Data Model (SPDM), Platform Level Data Model (PLDM), Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) pass-through and NC-SI support, the E610 family simplifies network operations and reduces administrative overhead.

Featuring Secure Security Protocol and Data Model (SPDM), Platform Level Data Model (PLDM), Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) pass-through and NC-SI support, the E610 family simplifies network operations and reduces administrative overhead. Unmatched Power Efficiency: Consuming up to 50% less power than previous generations, E610 products help reduce operational costs while minimizing environmental impact.

Consuming up to 50% less power than previous generations, E610 products help reduce operational costs while minimizing environmental impact. Robust Security: The E610 family includes hardware root of trust for secure firmware updates and modern cryptographic security functions compliant with CNSA [website] for maximum network integrity and protection against cyberthreats.

The E610 family includes hardware root of trust for secure firmware updates and modern cryptographic security attributes compliant with CNSA [website] for maximum network integrity and protection against cyberthreats. Seamless Upgradability: Compatibility with prior-generation 10GBASE-T adapters makes upgrades easy, ensuring end-people can maximize their existing environments.

Intel today launched two new Ethernet product lines - the Intel Ethernet E830 Controllers and Network Adapters, and the Intel Ethernet E610 Controllers and Network Adapters - designed to meet the growing demands of enterprise, telecommunications, cloud, edge, high performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) applications. These next-generation solutions provide robust, high-performance connectivity while enhancing energy efficiency and security, and lowering total cost of ownership (TCO)."In today's interconnected world, networking is essential to the success of business and technology transformation. With the launch of the Intel Ethernet E830 and E610 products, we are helping consumers meet the growing demand for high-performance, energy-efficient solutions that optimize network infrastructures, lower operational costs and enhance TCO." -Bob Ghaffari, Intel vice president, Network and Edge GroupBy combining Intel's cutting-edge Xeon 6 processors with high-performance Ethernet connectivity, Intel's new Ethernet solutions lay the foundation for scalable, data-intensive applications, enabling businesses to accelerate innovation, reduce costs and gain a competitive edge. With the latest advancements in process node and Ethernet technology, the E830 and E610 families deliver significant advances in performance per watt and robust security for both data center and edge environments.Ethernet technology continues to serve as the cornerstone of modern network infrastructures. As AI, virtual radio access networks (vRAN), 5G cloud computing, edge and Internet of Things (IoT) applications drive growth in data and connectivity needs, Intel's Ethernet solutions are engineered to provide the performance, scalability and security essential to meet these evolving [website] Intel Ethernet E830 Controllers and Network Adapters are optimized for high-density virtualized workloads, offering flexible port configurations, advanced time synchronization capabilities and superior security capabilities. The Intel Ethernet E610 Controllers and Network Adapters provide an ideal solution for control plane operations, with advanced manageability capabilities and exceptional power [website] Performance and Versatile ConnectivityThe Intel Ethernet E830 family offers high-performant, secure and efficient solutions designed for demanding workloads in virtualized enterprise, cloud, telecom and edge environments. The first availability includes dual-port 25GbE PCIe and OCP [website] adapters, with additional configurations coming later this year. Key capabilities of the E830 family include:The Intel Ethernet E610 family brings a compelling combination of manageability, power efficiency and security to control plane networking. Available in a variety of speeds and form factors, E610 products provide:As a global leader in Ethernet technology, Intel has fostered a broad ecosystem of partners, including Cisco, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Supermicro. This open ecosystem ensures that Intel Ethernet solutions are deployed across a wide variety of applications, offering consumers unparalleled flexibility and choice in their networking deployments.

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Market Impact Analysis

Market Growth Trend

2018201920202021202220232024
4.9%5.9%6.2%6.9%7.3%7.5%7.6%
4.9%5.9%6.2%6.9%7.3%7.5%7.6% 2018201920202021202220232024

Quarterly Growth Rate

Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2024
6.9% 7.2% 7.4% 7.6%
6.9% Q1 7.2% Q2 7.4% Q3 7.6% Q4

Market Segments and Growth Drivers

Segment Market Share Growth Rate
Semiconductors35%9.3%
Consumer Electronics29%6.2%
Enterprise Hardware22%5.8%
Networking Equipment9%7.9%
Other Hardware5%5.3%
Semiconductors35.0%Consumer Electronics29.0%Enterprise Hardware22.0%Networking Equipment9.0%Other Hardware5.0%

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
Apple18.7%
Samsung16.4%
Intel12.9%
NVIDIA9.8%
AMD7.3%

Future Outlook and Predictions

The Intel and (Pr): Latest Developments 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 hardware tech 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 hardware tech 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 hardware tech evolution:

Supply chain disruptions
Material availability constraints
Manufacturing complexity

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 technologies discussed in this article. These definitions provide context for both technical and non-technical readers.

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