Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzle No. 1,196 for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.
The parameters for today’s simulation are….
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Samsung Phone Users Can Now Sync Photos and Video to Google
Syncing to Microsoft OneDrive will end on Sept. 30.
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We Can’t Stop Watching the First New Cat Species Found in a Century
Meet Leopardus tilcayo, the beautiful little South American feline charming the internet, and find out why it’s so special.
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What Is a Smart Lock? Why I Recommend This Security Upgrade for Everyone
A smart lock upgrade offers excellent utility and control without sacrificing privacy.
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Projector Screen: Do You Need One for Your Home Theater?
Projectors can create an image on any flat surface. So do you really need a screen?
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Breville’s Wild New Toaster Swaps the Timer for Optic Sensors to Tell When Toast Is Done
The Eye Q may be too pricey for most households, but it’ll dazzle toast lovers with a padded budget.
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iOS 27.2’s First Developer Beta Brings These Features to Some iPhones
The developer beta includes updates to apps like Facetime and Podcasts.
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I Toured the Company Mapping Space Debris. Then I Polled Worried and Hopeful Scientists
From portable radars in shipping containers to orbital cameras, I asked scientists how the space-junk tracking industry plans to avoid catastrophic crashes.
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3 iPhone 18 Pro Upgrades That Will Make My Life as a Frequent Traveler Easier
Commentary: The iPhone 18 Pro seems to fix almost every gripe I’ve had with my iPhone 17 Pro Max — especially for how much I travel.
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Another Miserably Hot Summer Is Nearly Over. NOAA Says It’s the Worst on Record
The heat was immense, and that’s bad news for already rising utility bills.