All articles tagged with #digits
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ScienceAlert
Research suggests that the genetic mechanisms controlling fish cloaca development were repurposed during evolution to form human fingers and toes, illustrating how nature reuses existing genetic tools for new functions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TmoNews
T-Mobile is testing a new "Second Line" service in select markets, allowing customers to have a second number on the same line without data. Compatible devices can use a single physical SIM and an eSIM, or a couple of eSIMs. The service is similar to T-Mobile's DIGITS line but does not include data. Pricing starts at $25, with a discount available for customers with a voice line. This feature can be useful for separating personal and work contacts or for a side hustle.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Verge
The New York Times is shutting down its math-based puzzle game, Digits, which was launched in beta in April. Despite positive engagement and audience feedback, the game did not gain enough traction to become a permanent addition to the NYT Games lineup. The company is now focusing on growing the audience and engagement of its other games and plans to test more games in beta soon. The closure of Digits is part of the NYT's normal evaluation process, as they continue to experiment and refine their game offerings.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Lifehacker
Digits is the New York Times's latest puzzle game, similar to Wordle, where players are given six numbers and a target number to reach using basic operations. Players earn stars for correctly calculating the target number, with partial credit for getting close. The game includes an undo button and a reveal solution option. The game is accessible for non-math-whizzes and offers a shareable recap of the game.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Mashable
The New York Times has launched a new daily numbers game called Digits, which is currently in public beta testing and aims to be the mathematical equivalent of Wordle. Players are given a set of six numbers and must add, subtract, divide, and multiply them to get as close to a given result as possible. The game will only be available for one week, after which its success will be evaluated. Digits has a sharing system to help players show off their scores on social media.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by GameSpot
The New York Times has launched a new daily puzzle game called Digits, which challenges players to reach a designated number using six numbers through multiplication, division, subtraction, or addition. The beta version of the game is currently available for a week, and players can earn 1-3 star ratings depending on the path they choose to solve the puzzles. The New York Times aims to produce puzzles that are "thoughtfully made" and "thoughtfully played." If Digits proves popular, the newspaper will work on further developing the game.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
The New York Times Games team has released a new game called Digits, which is currently in beta testing and available for free to play. The team's goal is to produce puzzles that are "thoughtfully made, thoughtfully played," and they prioritize quality over quantity. The game development process involves a democratic approach to idea pitching, a concept phase, design and planning phase, prototype phase, and prep for beta testing phase. The beta version of the game is being tested publicly, and the team will decide whether to move it into the development phase based on the response.