NYT ‘Pips’ Hints, Answers And Walkthrough For Thursday, July 2

Looking for help with today’s New York Times Pips? We’ll walk you through today’s puzzle and help you match dominoes to tiles.

Anker’s Liberty 5 Pro: The Three-Year Gamble On Custom Earbud Silicon

With the launch of the Liberty 5 Pro and 5 Pro Max, Anker introduces its first audio product powered by its new Thus AI chipset. What opportunities does this open up?

In A First, AI Decodes Entire Scroll Scorched In Mt. Vesuvius Eruption

A full Herculaneum scroll “unwrapped” with technology reveals new texts, titles and authors unknown to history and ushers in a new era for the study of the ancient world.

Samsung Finally Kills Its Messages App On Galaxy Phones In Days

In April, Samsung announced that it would close its messaging app on Galaxy devices in July. Here’s what it means.

How To Spot A Hacked Phone Before Your Data Is At Risk

Phone hacking isn’t always obvious. Discover the common signs of a compromised device and the steps experts recommend taking.

4 Reasons People React Differently To Polar Vortex Versus Heat Domes

As extreme heat grips the eastern U.S., some people are dismissive of warnings. Why does this seem to happen more for extreme heat than extreme cold?

Tom Kean Jr.’s Depression Disclosure Challenges Mental Health Stigma

Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s decision to disclose his treatment for depression challenges Americans to rethink stigma, privacy, and the courage it takes to seek help.

When Cyber-Physical Risk Becomes A Life-Safety Threat

Cyber-physical risk is reshaping cybersecurity, insurance and board oversight as connected infrastructure creates new threats to public safety and business resilience.

NYT Connections Answers Explained: Thursday, July 2

Not sure what today’s NYT Connections answers are all about? Find out just what the different words in today’s grid mean and how they fit together.

Inside VidCon 2026: Creators Are The New Media Companies

What VidCon 2026’s Leadership Summit revealed: creators are building guilds, contracts, and distribution systems. The infrastructure era has arrived.