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Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Sept. 16, #828
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Sept. 16, #828.

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Today’s NYT Connections puzzle has a fun purple category. I’m a little surprised the Times didn’t save it for Easter. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.
The Times now has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle. Go there after you play to receive a numeric score and to have the program analyze your answers. Players who are registered with the Times Games section can now nerd out by following their progress, including the number of puzzles completed, win rate, number of times they nabbed a perfect score and their win streak.
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Hints for today’s Connections groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: Under observation.
Green group hint: Eggs are sold in this amount.
Blue group hint: Ballpoint pens have this.
Purple group hint: Bunnies.
Answers for today’s Connections groups
Yellow group: Keep tabs on.
Green group: One in a dozen.
Blue group: Things with ink.
Purple group: ____ rabbit.
Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words
What are today’s Connections answers?
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is keep tabs on. The four answers are follow, monitor, track and watch.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is one in a dozen. The four answers are donut, juror, month and rose.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is things with ink. The four answers are pen, printer, squid and tattoo machine.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is ____ rabbit. The four answers are Roger, Trix, Velveteen and White.
Technologies
MacBook Pro May Be Finally Getting a Touchscreen
The OLED MacBook Pro reportedly will break new ground with late 2026 launch.
Get your swiping fingers ready. According to a reliable insider, Apple will introduce touchscreen capability to the MacBook Pro for the first time with the launch of the OLED MacBook Pro in late 2026.
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Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst with TF International Securities, posted on X that the cheaper MacBook, scheduled to go into production later this year, will not have a touchscreen. However, he said it’s probable that the model’s second generation, slated for production in 2027, could get a touchscreen.
A representative for Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
After years of seeing how consumers use their iPads, Kuo believes that Apple realizes that «in certain scenarios, touch controls can enhance both productivity and the overall user experience.»
Read more: What exactly IS the best MacBook for you?
Apple has not confirmed the report. However, on Wednesday, Kuo listed numerous reports that have come true, including the iPhone Air specs, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and the iPhone 17 Dynamic Island staying the same size.
What’s next for the MacBook?
It’s been nearly two decades since Apple introduced the first MacBook. CNET’s Scott Stein believes that the iPad and MacBook platforms will eventually merge.
YouTuber Jon Rettinger, who has 1.65M subscribers, agrees that the iPad and MacBook are «on a collision course with unity» and that consumers are always looking for the next level of interaction and form factors: in this case, a touchscreen.
But with the devices and their operating systems merging, Rettinger says a big question mark is what’s next for the iPadOS. «How will that continue to evolve?»
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New PS5 Update Lets DualSense Controllers Pair With Multiple Devices at the Same Time
A software update brings the controller pairing feature to all users and also adds a power-saving option for some games.
All you PlayStation 5 players can now pair your wireless DualSense controllers with up to four devices at a time and toggle among them.
For some time, you’ve been able to pair your DualSense controllers not just with PS5s and other PlayStation consoles, but also with PCs, Macs, smartphones and other Bluetooth devices. But that pairing could happen with only one device at a time; using a different device with a DualSense required pairing all over again.
That changes now, with system update 25.05-12.00.00. PS5 owners who download and install the update, which is now available, can pair their DualSense controllers with up to four different devices. The new feature also works with DualSense Edge controllers.
How to enable and use multidevice pairing on DualSense controllers
To enable the feature (which has been available to beta testers since June):
- Hold the PS button for 5 seconds and then hold one of the action buttons (triangle, circle, square or X) until the light bar and player indicator flash twice.
- Turn on Bluetooth pairing on your device and select the DualSense controller.
- Once pairing is done on the other device, the light bar and player indicator light should blink in one of four slots.
To use the feature once you’ve assigned other devices:
- Make sure the device you want to switch to is on and has Bluetooth enabled.
- Hold the PS button and the action button that was assigned (triangle, circle, square or X)for 3 seconds.
- The player indicator light (1-4) should flash according to which device pairing has been activated.
For more detailed instructions and troubleshooting, click here.
Other PS5 system updates
The PS5 system update also brings another new feature: Some games will support power saving, which reduces power consumption by scaling back game performance. You can enable or disable that for specific games by going to Settings > System > Power Saving > Use Power Saver.
In addition, Sony says, the update improves messages and usability on some system screens, as well as software performance and stability.
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Forget the iPhone 17, the 2025 Moto G Power Is on Sale for a Record-Low $250
This midrange Motorola is one of our favorite budget-friendly phones on the market, and right now you can snag one for $50 off the usual price.
There’s a lot of buzz about the iPhone 17, which hits shelves this Friday. But not everyone wants to spend $800 (or substantially more) on the latest Apple phone. Motorola has some great options for those looking for a more affordable alternative, and right now you can grab one for even less.
Amazon has knocked $50 off the 2025 Motorola Moto G Power, which drops the price to a record-low $250. It’s also on sale at Motorola, where you’ll get an extra $100 in credit if you’re trading in an old phone.
CNET’s mobile device experts named the Moto G Power as the best phone you can get for less than $300, with Mike Sorrentino calling it the «lowest-priced Motorola phone worth buying.» It’s not the most advanced model on the market, but can still has the hardware needed to «handle the basics without breaking the bank.»
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If features a vibrant 6.8-inch display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, as well as an impressive 50-megapixel rear camera system that preforms surprisingly well in low light. Under the hood, it’s equipped with 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and a Mediatek Dimensity 8100 CPU, as well as a respectable 5,000-mAh battery. It also has a unique «RAM Boost» feature that converts a small amount of available storage into virtual RAM to temporarily boost performance. Plus, it supports 5G connectivity and has durable IP68 design so its resistant to water and dust.
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Why this deal matters
As one of our favorite affordable models, the Motorola Moto G Power is already a decent value at full price, and a bargain whenever you can pick it up for less — especially a record-low price. It features decent specs and hardware, as well as a fairly rugged design, making it well worth the money at just $250.
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