Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 8 #138

You can use a basic iPhone app to have private conversations with your friends — because not everything needs to be shared with the universe. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-to-send-secret-messag

After three years without an update, Apple will launch a brand new iPhone SE as soon as next week. https://www.cnet.com/videos/the-iphone-se-is-back-apple-expected-to-launch-a-new-version-soon/#ftag=C

Apple's robotics reseachers share video of the Apple lamp inspired by Pixar's famous mascot, Luxo Jr. https://www.cnet.com/videos/apples-pixar-inspired-lamp-robot-makes-its-debut/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,330 for Feb. 8. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-feb-8-1330/#ftag=CADf328eec

Fashionistas, you should do well on today's Feb. 8 Strands puzzle, No. 342. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-8-342/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 608 for Feb. 8. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-8-608/#ftag=CADf328eec

Layoffs, wildfires and deportations. Why is the jobs report still positive? https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/the-labor-market-is-suffering-but-todays-jobs-data-looks-just-peachy/#ftag=CADf328eec