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Sudoku is more than just a pastime; it’s a mental workout that sharpens logic, patience, and problem-solving skills. From casual enthusiasts to competitive solvers, players are constantly seeking ways ...

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Daily puzzlers would be quick to tell you that sudoku, Wordle’s mathematical cousin, is not as easy as it looks. The small grid, found often next to a word scramble or comic strip in a print newspaper ...

Apple has added sudoku to its collection of puzzles in Apple News+, giving another way for subscribers to test their brainpower every day. Apple News+ offers subscribers in the United States and ...

When you get stuck on a fiendishly difficult sudoku, it’s hard not to wonder if the puzzle really has a solution. At another moment, aglow in the triumph of a clever deduction, you might have a ...

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When researchers asked AI models to explain how they solved puzzles, the models made stuff up. That's a big trust issue. Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and ...

Sudoku and crossword puzzles are popular mental exercises that enhance cognitive skills differently. Sudoku improves problem-solving, concentration, and working memory, while crossword puzzles boost ...