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An $8 ESP32 beats Raspberry Pi for these 4 DIY smart home projects
Raspberry Pis have been popular devices for DIY projects for years. They're ideal for many tech projects, but they're not always the perfect choice. There are many projects where a cheap ESP32 board is a better option, and the benefits go beyond the much lower price.
Samsungs 65-inch The Frame TV is $550 off at Amazon — give your living room gallery vibes for under $950
SAVE $550: As of Sept. 8, the 65-inch Samsung The Frame LS03F 4K QLED Smart TV (2025 Model) is on sale for $947.99 at Amazon. That's a 37% discount off its $1,497.99 list price.
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If you've been eyeing a high-end display that doesn't completely dominate your wall, the Samsung 65-inch The Frame TV deal is hard to ignore right now. As of Sept. 8, the 2025 model of this viral QLED hybrid is down to $947.99 on Amazon — a massive 37% drop from its usual $1,497.99 price tag, saving you $550.
At its core, The Frame is built to blend into your living room rather than take over. Samsung ditches the messy cluster of HDMI cables behind your wall by using a single, nearly invisible cord that connects the screen to a separate external box where all your devices plug in. When you aren't streaming, it kicks into Art Mode to display famous paintings or your own photos.
SEE ALSO: Best Labor Day TV deals: Our favorite deals on TCL, LG, Samsung, and moreWe’ve tested plenty of Frame dupes, but Samsung’s classic display is still our top pick for bright living rooms thanks to its unbeatable matte finish and sleek, flush-mount design. The anti-glare screen diffuses room light so well that the artwork looks like a textured canvas rather than a glowing iPad screen. When Art Mode is off, and you're using it as a TV, it delivers crisp 4K picture quality backed by a fast 120Hz refresh rate (which scales up to 144Hz if you hook up a gaming PC).
That means fast-moving sports won't blur into a mushy mess, and console gaming stays buttery smooth with zero screen tearing. Add in magnetic, snap-on frame bezels that you can swap out to match your wooden furniture or room trim, and you get a high-performance display that doubles as custom wall decor.
Grab the 65-inch Samsung The Frame LS03F 4K QLED Smart TV (2025 Model) at Amazon while it's under $950.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for September 8, 2026
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you live near or around Dallas.
As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.
Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight, and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier — so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections: Sports Edition?The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. The sports Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Each puzzle features 16 words, and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake — players get up to four mistakes before the game ends.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. Here's a hint for today's Connections: Sports Edition categoriesWant a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow: Dallas sports
Green: Super Bowl-winning coaches
Blue: Pele
Purple: Sounds like an NBA team
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: DFW Teams
Green: Coaches to Win Multiple Super Bowls
Blue: Associated with Pele
Purple: Ends in an NBA Team
Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.
Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition #715 is...
What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?DFW Teams: COWBOYS, MAVERICKS, STARS, WINGS
Coaches to Win Multiple Super Bowls: LANDRY, LOMBARDI, NOLL, PARCELLS
Associated with Pele: 10, BRAZIL, COSMOS, SANTOS
Ends in an NBA Team: BOOKINGS, JAYHAWKS, PLANETS, WHEAT
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.
NYT Pips hints, answers for September 8, 2026
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalog.
Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.
Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.
How to play PipsIf you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity with how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.
SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 8, 2026The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible — and common — for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.
Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:
Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.
Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.
Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.
Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.
Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.
If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.
SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for September 8, 2026 Easy difficulty hints, answers for September 8 PipsNumber (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-6, placed vertically.
Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed vertically.
Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 0-0, placed vertically.
Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 2-6, placed vertically; 6-3, placed horizontally.
Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 6-3, placed horizontally; 5-3, placed vertically.
Medium difficulty hints, answers for September 8 PipsEqual (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 2-0, placed vertically; 6-2, placed vertically.
Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 2-0, placed vertically; 0-4, placed horizontally.
Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally; 0-4, placed horizontally; 4-1, placed horizontally.
Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 1-1, placed vertically; 4-1, placed horizontally.
Hard difficulty hints, answers for September 8 PipsNumber (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 1-0, placed vertically.
Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-0, placed horizontally.
Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 2-0, placed horizontally; 1-0, placed vertically; 0-3, placed horizontally.
Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 0-3, placed horizontally; 4-3, placed horizontally.
Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 4-3, placed horizontally; 6-2, placed vertically.
Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 1-2, placed vertically.
Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 6-2, placed vertically; 1-2, placed vertically; 2-2, placed horizontally; 2-3, placed horizontally; 2-4, placed vertically.
Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 2-3, placed horizontally; 3-3, placed vertically.
Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 0-0, placed horizontally.
Greater Than (3): Everything in this space must be greater than 3. The answer is 5-4, placed vertically.
Number (11): Everything in this space must add up to 11. The answer is 6-4, placed horizontally; 5-1, placed vertically.
Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 6-4, placed horizontally; 2-4, placed vertically; 5-4, placed vertically; 4-1, placed vertically.
Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 5-1, placed vertically.
Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 4-1, placed vertically.
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The Roku Streaming Stick HD is back on sale at Amazon for a limited time
SAVE $10: As of Sept. 8, the Roku Streaming Stick HD is on sale for $29.99 at Amazon. That's a 25% discount on the list price.
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Still have a perfectly good TV that just happens to be missing smart TV functionalities? The Roku Streaming Stick HD is currently on sale on Amazon, and it's a great way to access a wide range of streaming apps and channels without replacing the TV itself.
As of Sept. 8, it's dropped in price to $29.99, saving you $10. This is the most affordable of Roku's streaming sticks, so if you want a cheap and effective way to bring streaming to your device, you can't go wrong.
The compact design keeps the setup simple. Just plug the stick into your TV, where it is powered directly, so there's no need for a separate power cable or a wall outlet. The included remote is also nice and easy to use, letting you control the TV's power and volume as well as search for content using your voice.
The small size also makes it easy to take with you when traveling. Plug it into a compatible TV wherever you're staying and access your own streaming setup without having to sign into your accounts on someone else's device.
You can find this Roku deal at Amazon right now.
The Apple AirTag 4-pack (2nd Gen) is still on sale at Amazon after Labor Day
SAVE $10: As of Sept. 8, the Apple AirTag 4-pack (2nd Gen) is on sale for $89 at Amazon. That's a 10% discount on the list price.
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Labor Day sales are mostly settling down now, following the long weekend, but some retailers still have lingering deals you can snatch up, like this Amazon deal on the Apple AirTag 4-pack (2nd Gen), which is still at its lower price of $89. And if you're someone who habitually loses your keys or passport, this $ 10-off offer is a great excuse to add some trackers to your belongings.
If you haven't used AirTags before, they're small tracking devices that can help you locate things like keys, wallets, and luggage. Simply attach an AirTag to the item you want to track, then use your iPhone or iPad to find it.
It works through the Find My app, where expanded Precision Finding gives you step-by-step directions to your lost item. It also comes with a built-in speaker, so if your item is nearby but out of sight, you can play a sound to locate it. This speaker is 50% louder than previous models, plus the Ultra Wideband and Bluetooth chips have been upgraded to extend the range for finding items.
You can also temporarily share an AirTag's location with trusted contacts, third parties, or more than 50 airline partners, making it a handy way to locate lost luggage.
Head to Amazon now to grab this AirTag deal.
Save $150: The Breville Barista Express Impress espresso machine is back on sale at Amazon
SAVE $150: As of Sept. 8, the Breville Barista Express Impress is on sale for $649.95 at Amazon. That's a 19% discount on the list price.
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If your morning coffee could use an upgrade, Amazon has a deal worth checking out. The Breville Barista Express Impress is currently on sale, giving you a chance to transform your morning brew into a proper espresso setup.
As of Sept. 8, it's currently $150 off, bringing the list price down from $799.95 to $649.99. You can also choose from several colors, including brushed stainless steel, damson blue, or black stainless steel.
It's an impressive machine, designed to give you the best possible espresso. It has a built-in conical burr grinder that grinds beans directly into the portafilter. During extraction, low-pressure pre-infusion gradually increases pressure, while digital temperature control maintains the water temperature. A grind size dial lets you adjust the coarseness, and you can also change the amount of coffee used for either a single or double shot.
A steam wand is included for texturing milk, which is ideal if you prefer milky drinks like lattes and cappuccinos. The machine also comes with a range of accessories, including a 54mm stainless steel portafilter, single- and dual-wall filter baskets, a Razor dose-trimming tool, a coffee scoop, a stainless steel milk jug, cleaning discs and tablets, and a water filter with holder.
This Breville deal is available at Amazon now, but only for a limited time.
The Roborock Qrevo CurvX has dropped to its best-ever price at Amazon. Save $700 now.
SAVE $700: As of Sept. 8, the Roborock Qrevo CurvX is on sale for $799.99 at Amazon. That's a 47% discount on the list price.
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Tired of dragging the vacuum around yourself? Then it's time for a robot vacuum. And as of Sept. 8, there's a great deal on the Roborock Qrevo CurvX to make the switch easier. Down $700 to $799.99, it packs 22,000Pa HyperForce suction and a Zero-Tangling Design to tackle dirt, carpet debris, and pet and long hair up to 40cm. It also mops, taking another chore off your hands.
It has a compact design, meaning it can easily get into those awkward spaces beneath sofas, cabinets, and other low furniture where dust and dirt tend to build up. And for navigation, it combines the RetractSense Navigation System and LiDAR sensors with Reactive AI Obstacle Recognition, using structured light and an RGB camera to identify and avoid up to 108 object types as it moves around your home.
It's also well-equipped to handle dirt and excess hair from your pets. In addition to extra cleaning capabilities, it has features such as pet recognition to help it avoid getting too close, video calling, and two-way voice interaction that let you check in on your pets and see what they're up to while you're away.
You can find this robot vacuum deal at Amazon now.
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Sept. 8, 2026
Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers.
Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle, and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need.
While we are focused more on meanings than hints in this story, sometimes learning that many of the words have completely unrelated meanings is a clue in and of itself. Connections frequently includes clues that involve words within words and other visual clues.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 8, 2026 Purple meaningA color that combines red and blue.
Stripes meaningA combination of lines, frequently in a similar color or pattern of colors.
Skort meaningA combo of shorts and a skirt.
Gloves meaningClothing designed to cover the hands.
Corvette meaningA popular sports car made by Chrevrolet.
Artichoke meaningA vegetable.
Doves marker meaningA variety of different kinds of bids.
Marsh meaningTerrain that tends to be wet and muddy.
Sacred meaningSomething hallowed.
Beret meaningA particular kind of headwear.
Viper meaningA kind of snake or a model of car made by Dodge.
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Twixt meaningTo be between.
Suspenders meaningSomething used to hold up trousers.
Firebird meaningA type of muscle car.
Mustang meaningA type of horse or muscle car.
Take to meaningTo grow fond of something.
Have you learned the meanings and still want the things? Check out the hints and answers for today's NYT Connections puzzle.
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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 8, 2026
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you like cars.
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for September 6, 2026 Here's a hint for today's Connections categoriesWant a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow: Vehicles
Green: Clothing items
Blue: Same second word
Purple: Almost sweet
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Here are today's Connections categoriesNeed a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: Classic American performance cars
Green: Features of a mime costume
Blue: __ heart
Purple: Candy bars plus a letter
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Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today's Connections #1185 is...
What is the answer to Connections todayClassic American performance cars: CORVETTE, FIREBIRD, MUSTANG, VIPER
Features of a mime costume: BERET, GLOVES, STRIPES, SUSPENDERS
__ heart: ARTICHOKE, PURPLE, SACRED, TAKE TO
Candy bars plus a letter: DOVES, MARSH, SKORT, TWIXT
Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.
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NYT Strands hints, answers for September 8, 2026
Today's NYT Strands hints involve a common shared experience.
Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on MashableBy providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.
If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.
SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 8, 2026 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: It's elementary!The words are related to schooling.
Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explainedThese words describe things found in educational settings.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?Today's NYT Strands spangram is diagonal.
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NYT Strands spangram answer todayToday's spangram is Back to School.
NYT Strands word list for September 8Desk
Markers
Cubby
Easel
Globe
Back to School
Whiteboard
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 8, 2026
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you don't have good eyes.
If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 8, 2026 Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What's the best Wordle starting word?The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.
SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for September 8, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:To be more lively.
Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?There are no recurring letters.
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Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...Today's Wordle starts with the letter L.
The Wordle answer today is...Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today's Wordle is...
LIVEN
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
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Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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3 long-dead programming languages that can still land you a good job
The programming world isn't just about Rust or TypeScript, and huge swaths of the economy rely on systems and technologies we rarely think about. These represent an opportunity, and dying languages that carry a lot of weight may offer the best of them. If niche technologies spark your interest, then this one's for you.
These are the first 4 Android settings I change after a factory reset
Have you ever noticed that the factory reset on any phone does only half the job? Yes, it’s true. So, I never immediately start downloading my apps or restoring everything from my backup once it boots up. Instead, I take a few minutes to go through the settings and make my phone feel like mine again. After all, a factory reset is supposed to give you a fresh phone; why bring back all the clutter and defaults you were trying to get rid of in the first place?
This is the first Home Assistant automation that got the thumbs-up from my family
For many years, I built smart home automations that my family tolerated at best. It took a change of approach to finally create an automation that my family genuinely appreciated. That single automation ended up being a real turning point in how my family sees my smart home hobby.
The most mind-blowing IFA 2026 devices you need to see
Over four days, I walked the crowded Messe show floor to find the coolest innovations worth your attention.
Read more from Mashable’s tech coverage: The 5 best new tech products we've seen at IFA 2026
The FCC banned foreign routers, drones, robots: What it means for you
Timecode chapters
0:00 Introduction to IFA 2026 tech
0:27 iRobot Roomba 875
1:59 RGB-mini LED TV technology
2:49 Kodak Barbie camera
2:58 Primebot Q1 humanoid robot
4:10 Reolink OMVI 2I ultra security camera
5:10 DJI Osmo 360 II camera
6:03 Antigravity A1 drone
6:21 Dyson Camerajet toothbrush
7:13 Conclusion and wrap-up
Video credits
Host: Angela Moscaritolo
Scripted by: Angela Moscaritolo
Producer: Dillon Lopez
Camera: Dillon Lopez
Video editor: Dillon Lopez
Thumbnail designer: Dillon Payne
This is what Id put in my smart home of the future
Home From robot arms to bumper cars, I found the best home tech I'd put inside my smart home of the future
Read more about the latest tech from IFA 2026: The 5 best new tech products we've seen at IFA 2026
First look: Hypershell is launching the world's first full-leg exoskeleton at IFA 2026
Timecode chapters
0:00 Introduction: IFA smart home overview
0:30 Home theater
1:00 Smart lights
1:15 Home brewing machine
1:40 Xiaomi smart home
3:40 Pool cleaner & lawn mower
4:35 Bumper cars
4:45 Robotic arm
5:20 Smart litter box
5:45 Smart bird feeder
5:56 Power Solutions
6:17 Final thoughts
Video credits
Host: Andrew Lanxon
Scripted by: Andrew Lanxon
Producer: Dillon Lopez
Camera: Dillon Lopez
Video editor: Dillon Lopez
Thumbnail designer: Cole Kan
5 fantastic Paramount+ movies to watch this week (September 7 - 13)
The most-watched movie on Paramount+ right now is the new Scary Movie, which critics have taken a baseball bat to. It may have a 24% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but folks keep pressing play on the Scream spoof, and honestly, I'm here for it because movie lovers can't go by critics alone.
Worlds largest gun for shooting satellites into space
The world's largest gun belongs to Longshot Space, which plans to go even bigger in the hopes of harnessing its technology to shoot satellites into space instead of using rockets.
Explore more space and science coverage: Roman telescope's data deluge will change who gets to do big astronomy
The Milky Way's center holds the ruins of another ancient galaxy
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0:00 The problem with rocket launches
0:38 Longshot Space’s kinetic launch concept
1:30 How the giant space gun works
1:59 Testing the 6-inch prototype gun
3:14 Scaling up to the full-diameter version
3:42 The physics behind horizontal launches
4:33 Can satellites survive the high G-forces?
5:07 Future testing and next steps
Video credits
Host: Andy Altman
Scripted by: Andy Altman
Producer: Andy Altman
Camera: Celso Bulgatti
Video editor: Jon Gomez
Thumbnail designer: Cole Kan
The 7 services needed to stream all NFL games
If you want to stream every NFL game this regular season, this is all you need to know. From cable options to streamers, Wes Ott covers everything that will have you watching every NFL game. He's even got a few tips that might help you save. Are you ready for some football?
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Timecode chapters
0:00 Intro
0:17 NFL streaming services
1:13 NFL streaming costs
Video credits
Host: Wes Ott
Producer: JD Christison & Jon Gomez
Camera: Owen Poole
Thumbnail designer: Cole Cook


