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Keeping houseplants can make being indoors feel more like being outside in nature. It only works if your plants stay alive. I used some cheap ESP32 boards and even cheaper soil moisture sensors to set up a system that alerts me when my plants actually need watering.

While it's easy to think of YouTube as just a place to watch videos, it's actually one of the biggest search engines in the world. Whether you're looking for a review, some entertainment, or trying to figure out how to fix something, YouTube is often the go-to platform when you need hands-on advice.

SAVE OVER $800: As of Aug. 17, the Mammotion Luba 3 robot lawn mower with garage has hit its lowest-ever price of $2,448 at Amazon. That's $851 off its full price of $3,299.

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Considering how warm it's been so far this summer, a robot lawn mower could be a helpful pick-up, as it can trim your yard while you stay out of the heat. If these devices have caught your attention for that reason, Amazon's been dropping great discounts on select models, including the Mammotion Luba 3 AWD 3000H robot lawn mower with garage. As of Aug. 17, this model has hit its lowest price to date at the retailer.

This combo pack of the robot lawn mower and its garage has received an $851 discount on Amazon, bringing its price down from $3,299 to $2,448. Since it's never been this cheap before (according to camelcamelcamel), now is the perfect time to buy.

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Boasting two 165W motors with six-blade discs, the Mammotion Luba 3 has plenty of power to cut through your lawn. It comes with a rechargeable lithium battery up to 12 Ah, allowing it to run for up to 175 minutes per charge. The mower also features Tri-Fusion Navigation technology — comprising 360° LiDAR, NetRTK, and Dual-Camera AI Vision — which helps it navigate and avoid obstacles as it moves around your yard.

Plus, this robot mower can handle slopes up to 80% (38.6°), according to the store page. It also has an adaptive suspension system, which helps it clear curbs, roots, and thresholds up to 50mm high, so it can handle many obstacles it might encounter while mowing.

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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT game

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, Aug. 17, 2026:

AcrossBrownie ingredients

• The answer is Eggs.

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Gym rep on leg day

• The answer is Squat.

"Silly" stuff

• The answer is Putty.

Stand for a painter

• The answer is Easel.

onnie and ___, classic crime couple

• The answer is Clyde.

Down=

• The answer is Equal.

Courageous

• The answer is Gutsy.

Fenced in, as a private community

• The answer is Gated.

What "each of us already has, all we need to do is find it," per Diane von Furstenberg

• The answer is Style.

Contractor's detail, for short

• The answer is Spec.

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.

SAVE $20: As of Aug. 17, the Fitbit Inspire 3 is on sale for $79.95 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount on the list price.

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The Fitbit Inspire 3 is back on sale at Amazon, and if you've been looking for a budget-friendly fitness tracker, this is a great choice for just about anyone. As of Aug. 17, it's dropped to just $79.95, saving you $20 on the list price. And for under $80, you're still getting an impressive number of features.

For example, this watch is a lightweight, water-resistant fitness tracker, so it can be used for water-based activities like swimming. You won't need to take it off for showering either. It has up to 10 days of battery life, so it won't need to be constantly recharged either.

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The display is a color touchscreen with customizable clock faces that can be changed in the Fitbit app. And for activity tracking, you can get all-day monitoring of stats like steps, heart rate, and Active Zone Minutes, plus more than 20 exercise modes and automatic workout tracking. It also offers features for stress and sleep tracking, including a daily Stress Management Score, mindfulness and breathing sessions, automatic sleep tracking, Sleep Profile, Sleep Score, and a smart wake alarm.

Other features include SpO2, resting and high/low heart rate notifications, irregular heart rhythm notifications, menstrual health tracking, and smartphone notifications for calls and texts.

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Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

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 Pips

If 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 August 17, 2026

The 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 August 17, 2026 Easy difficulty hints, answers for August 17 Pips

Less Than (1): Everything in this space must be less than 1. The answer is 0-6, placed horizontally.

Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 0-6, placed horizontally; 6-2, placed horizontally.

Number (7): Everything in this space must add up to 7. The answer is 6-2, placed horizontally; 5-4, placed vertically.

Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 6-1, placed vertically; 0-1, placed horizontally.

Less Than (1): Everything in this space must be less than 1. The answer is 0-1, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for August 17 Pips

Greater Than (2): Everything in this space must be greater than 2. The answer is 3-2, placed horizontally.

Less Than (9): Everything in this space must be less than 9. The answer is 2-2, placed vertically; 3-2, placed horizontally.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 0-0, placed vertically; 0-6, placed vertically; 2-5, placed vertically.

Greater Than (3): Everything in this space must be greater than 3. The answer is 0-6, placed vertically

Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 2-5, placed vertically; 0-5, placed vertically; 5-5, placed horizontally.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for August 17 Pips

Less Than (3): Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 5-0, placed horizontally; 0-4, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (10): Everything in this space must be greater than 10. The answer is 5-0, placed horizontally; 6-2, placed vertically.

Greater Than (9): Everything in this space must be greater than 9. The answer is 0-4, placed horizontally; 6-0, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 6-2, placed vertically; 2-0, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 6-0, placed vertically; 4-2, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 2-0, placed vertically; 0-3, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 0-3, placed vertically; 1-4, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 1-4, placed horizontally.

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 4-2, placed vertically; 2-2, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 3-1, placed horizontally; 1-5, placed vertically.

Greater Than (10): Everything in this space must be greater than 10. The answer is 1-5, placed vertically; 6-1, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 3-1, placed horizontally; 1-1, placed vertically; 6-1, placed horizontally.

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Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you've ever watched baseball.

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.

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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.

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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 categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: The coin toss

• Green: Persistent

• Blue: Types of basketball passes

• Purple: GOATs of Oakland

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Words Heard During a Coin Toss

• Green: Determined

• Blue: ___Pass, In Basketball

• Purple: Raiders in the Hall of Fame

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 #693 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• Words Heard During a Coin Toss: DEFER, HEADS, RECIEVE, TAILS

• Determined: DOGGED, DRIVEN, INTENT, TENACIOUS

• ___Pass, In Basketball: BOUNCE, CHEST, OUTLET, POCKET

• Raiders in the Hall of Fame: BRANCH, CASPER, GUY, SHELL

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.

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're familiar with musical theater.

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.

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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.

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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 August 17, 2026 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Skype

• Green: Excel

• Blue: Country stars

• Purple: Could be a pet

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Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Video Call Platforms

• Green: Spreadsheet Features

• Blue: First Names of Country Music Legends

• Purple: Starting with Pets

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 #1163 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Video Call Platforms: HUDDLE, MEET, TEAMS, ZOOM

• Spreadsheet Features: FORMULA, FUNCTION, MACRO, SCRIPT

• First Names of Country Music Legends: DOLLY, JOHNNY, PATSY, WILLE

• Starting with Pets: BIRDIE, CATTLE, DOGIE, FISHEYE

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 13, 2026

Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you enjoy Survivor.

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 August 17, 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 August 17, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A close-knit group of people.

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 T.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. 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...

TRIBE

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.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Wordle.

TL;DR: New U.S. users can get lifetime access to lessons in 14 different languages with Babbel for $159 with code LEARN, via StackSocial.

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Learning a new language isn’t easy, but it also might not be as hard as some apps make it seem. If memorizing vocab lists isn’t working for you, check out Babbel — it takes a more practical approach to teaching, with an AI conversation partner, flash cards, and practical lessons.

A Babbel lifetime subscription normally costs $599. Use code LEARN, and it’s $159. Here’s what that gets you.

Babbel gives you lifetime access to courses in 14 different languages, and the format is designed to fit into real life. Each lesson takes around 10 to 15 minutes, so you can stick with it whether you’re commuting, traveling, or squeezing in some study time between meetings.

A few of the included languages:

• Spanish

• French

• German

• Italian

• Portuguese

• Swedish

And that’s just the beginning.

Unlike apps that lean on word games or repetitive matching drills, Babbel centers its content around practical conversation topics: travel, shopping, business, culture, and more, developed by linguists and backed by academic research. Speech recognition helps fine-tune your pronunciation, and an AI-powered conversation partner lets you practice speaking in real time.

Lessons sync across devices, so you can start on your computer and finish on your phone. There’s also an offline mode for downloading lessons in advance. You can move at your own pace, revisit review sessions, and switch between beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels as your comfort level changes.

Use code LEARN by Sept. 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT to get a Babbel lifetime subscription for $159.

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Tesla is an electric vehicle pioneer in many ways, but one fairly pedestrian option was missing from its cars — until now.

The company recently started selling an optional vehicle-to-load (V2L) adapter for its Model Y Premium and Performance trims in the U.S. With this $80 adapter, the car can be used for charging other gadgets, such as phones, laptops and the like.

SEE ALSO: Tesla shows first Cybercab with built-in Starlink. Elon Musk explains why it needs one.

The company didn't announce the change anywhere, but the adapter started showing up in the configurator for Model Y. The specs, per Tesla's website, are as follows: The 120V, 20A adapter has 2.4kW maximum power and can be used to power devices like "lights and laptops."

The adapter can also be bought separately for $80. To use it, you need to have Tesla's Gen 3 Mobile Connector.

Tesla Outlet Adapter can also be purchased separately for $80. Credit: Tesla

Other car companies, including Ford and Hyundai, have been selling V2L adapters for their own cars for a while, but Tesla has taken its time with it, even though the underlying functionality was (probably) there.

For some reason, the non-Premium Model Y trims don't offer the adapter as an option, and none of the Model 3 variants have it, either. Vehicle-to-home (V2H) functionality isn't available on any of the Model Y or Model 3 variants.

The Cybertruck, currently the most luxurious car in Tesla's lineup, offers both the V2L adapter and V2H functionality, with the "Universal Home Charger and Gateway," necessary to power your home via the Cybertruck, priced at $1,970.

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The best Hulu deals and bundles in August 2026: Best Hulu Bundle Deal Disney+ and Hulu Bundle Get 6 months for $11.99/month Get Deal Best HBO Max Bundle Deal Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max Bundle $19.99/month with ads, $32.99/month ad-free Get Deal Best Student Deal Hulu Student Deal Hulu with ads for $1.99/month Get Deal Best ESPN Bundle Deal Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle $35.99/month Get Deal

There's a wide range of excellent shows and films to watch on Hulu, including season five of The Bear, The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Shards, and Furious. It's a library that's full of options to keep you entertained throughout the summer and beyond.

If these shows have caught your eye and have you itching to sign up for Hulu, we're here to help you get the best deal. Beyond the standard ad-supported and ad-free plans, there are several bundle deals available on Hulu that are worth exploring if you're looking to save some cash. This includes the Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max package.

Disney has also dropped a six-month offer for the Disney+ and Hulu bundle, though it is only available on their site at the moment. This drops its ad-supported plan to $11.99 per month when locked in for six months (then back up to $12.99 per month). The ad-free plan is down to $17.99 per month (which will return to $19.99 per month after six months).

Disney notes that this is an "ongoing offer for people who want to subscribe for a longer period to save on the average monthly cost." It's also available for new and eligible returning subscribers.

SEE ALSO: 'Furious' episode 5: Emmy Rossum on the 'whiskey waterboarding' sequence

Below you can find details on Hulu's best bundles at the moment — alongside information on both its ad-supported and ad-free plans, if you just want the basics — offering you a way to save on the service right now.

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For those interested in the ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu Bundle, which includes Disney+ and Hulu, it starts at $12.99 per month. If you'd prefer the Premium ad-free version of this plan, this jumps to $19.99 per month.

If you're curious about Disney's new six-month offer, this is available on Disney's site. Again, it offers the ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu bundle plan for $11.99 per month when locked in for six months, then returns to $12.99 per month. The Premium ad-free plan is $17.99 per month for six months, then returns to $19.99 per month.

• Disney+ and Hulu Bundle — $12.99 per month

• Disney+ and Hulu Bundle Premium — $19.99 per month

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This is one of the best Hulu bundles available at the moment. Starting at $19.99 per month, this bundle grants you access to Hulu, Disney+, and HBO Max for a much lower price than you'd pay for the three separately. It's an incredible deal to take advantage of, especially if you've already got Disney+ and HBO Max subscriptions. There are two plans to choose from with this bundle, and they are:

• Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle (with ads) — $19.99 per month (save 42%)

• Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle (no ads) — $32.99 per month (save 41%)

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If you're a student enrolled at a university, you can score a Hulu (with ads) plan for even less than the above bundles. Hulu's Student Deal lets eligible college students buy a Hulu (with ads) plan for just $1.99 per month. Hulu notes that the deal lasts "so long as student enrollment status remains verified," after which it reverts to the standard monthly price.

• Hulu Student Deal — $1.99 per month

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Alongside the big Hulu, Disney+, and HBO Max bundle, Hulu also offers sports-focused plans that include ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited. According to ESPN, "ESPN Select includes ESPN+ content only. Fans who want ESPN+ exclusively may subscribe to the ESPN Select plan. ESPN Unlimited includes all of the ESPN networks and services, including ESPN+." 

The Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle, which has ads, is available for $35.99 per month. The Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Unlimited premium bundle without ads is available for $44.99 per month.

• Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle — $19.99 per month

• Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle Premium — $29.99 per month

• Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle — $35.99 per month

• Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle Premium — $44.99 per month

Hulu's monthly plans

If you're just looking to jump straight into Hulu's library without any fancy bundles, there are a couple of subscription options to consider. The ad-supported tier comes in at $11.99 per month. If you want to go ad-free, that'll cost you $18.99 per month.

• Hulu (with ads) — $11.99 per month, $119.99 per year

• Hulu Premium (no ads) — $18.99 per month

If you really want to go big on a streaming investment, there's the Hulu + Live TV plan. This costs a whopping $89.99 per month for its ad-supported plan, but comes with plenty to keep you busy. Hulu + Live TV (with ads) gets you access to 95+ channels, unlimited DVR, Disney+ (with ads), ESPN Select (with ads), and Hulu (with ads). If you want to go even bigger with the ad-free plan — which offers Hulu (no ads), Disney+ (no ads), and ESPN Select (with ads) alongside Live TV — it'll cost you $99.99 per month. The ad-supported plan also offers a free trial for three days.

• Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, and ESPN Select (with ads) — $89.99 per month (3-day free trial)

• Hulu Premium + Live TV, Disney+ Premium, and ESPN Select (no ads) — $99.99 per month

• Hulu + Live TV, Disney+ Premium, and ESPN Select — $94.99 per month

• Live TV Only — $88.99 per month

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TL;DR: CVS's Epic Beauty Sale gets you $10 off when you spend $30+ on beauty and personal care products, including cosmetics, skin care, hair care, SPF, and shaving essentials. The sale runs through Aug. 29.

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CVS just dropped its Epic Beauty Sale, and if you've been eyeing a restock on your holy grails (or just really need a new mascara), now's the time to shop.

From Aug. 16-29, CVS is giving shoppers $10 off when they spend $30 or more on beauty and personal care products. That includes cosmetics, skin care, hair care, SPF, and shaving essentials, so your entire routine is fair game.

How to get this limited-time deal

The sale is a member-only perk, so you'll need an ExtraCare card to cash in. The good news, though, is that signing up is free and takes about two minutes. Once you're a member, you'll also unlock sale prices, personalized deals sent straight to your phone or inbox, and 2% back in ExtraBucks Rewards on what you buy in stores and online, and a $3 reward on your birthday.

Ten dollars off might not sound life-changing, but on a $30 beauty haul, that's essentially a free product. Stack it with whatever's already on sale in the beauty aisle, and you could walk out with a solid haul for less than usual.

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Different AI models have different strengths, so why limit yourself to one or two? AskAnyModel lets you query not just a few, but over 50 AI models in one convenient spot, putting results from ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, Gemini, and more at your fingertips.

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It feels like ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, and the other big models are all competing to be your go-to AI model. AskAnyModel doesn’t make you choose — instead, it gives you access to over 50 AI models in one spot… all without having to pay the individual monthly subscription costs.

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TL;DR: Bring home your own Apple MacBook Pro for only $199.97 (reg. $699.99) while supplies last.

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MacBook Pros aren’t exactly known for being budget-friendly. If that has prevented you from bringing one home, you may be in luck. If you act fast, you can bring a MacBook Pro 13.3-inch model home for a fraction of the usual price — just $199.97 — while supplies last.

A MacBook Pro is typically a huge investment — often costing nearly the same, if not more, than a month’s rent. Fortunately, this deal lets you take an Apple laptop home for just $200.

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This MacBook Pro comes packed with an Intel Core i5, 2.3 GHz processor that offers speed and efficiency that can keep up with multitasking and your most demanding apps. It can even keep up with immersive gaming experiences, too.

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TL;DR: Live stream select La Liga fixtures for free on CazéTV. Access these free live streams from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Premier League has fast-paced football that's all about physicality. The Bundesliga has the best attendances in incredible stadia. Ligue 1 is all about young talent coming up against the strength of PSG. But what about La Liga? The top of the Spanish football league system leads the way in technical ability and superstar names.

Of course, a lot of fans watch La Liga to follow Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, but there's so much more on offer from this incredible league. Want to see for yourself? It has never been easier to watch online.

If you want to watch 2026-27 La Liga for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is La Liga?

La Liga is a professional football league in Spain and the highest level of the Spanish football league system. It is controlled by the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional and is contested by 20 teams over a 38-matchday season.

The defending champions are Barcelona.

When is La Liga?

The 2026/27 La Liga season will start on Aug. 15. The campaign will likely end on May 23 or May 30.

How to watch La Liga for free

CazéTV will be showing select La Liga fixtures for free on their YouTube channel.

These free live streams are geo-restricted to Brazil, but anyone can bypass these restrictions with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Brazil, meaning you can unblock free live streams of the La Liga from anywhere in the world.

Access free live streams of the 2026-27 La Liga by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Brazil

4. Visit CazéTV

5. Watch La Liga fixtures for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams of La Liga without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch select fixtures (plus coverage of the Premier League, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1) before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free live streams all season, you will need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for CazeTV?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream for free on CazéTV, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries, including Brazil

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices, including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 80% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with a money-back guarantee).

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Few sites have brought horny adults together on the scale that AdultFriendFinder has. The long-running platform is kinky, fetish-friendly, and very NSFW (hey, what's not to like?). So much so that it hasn't created an app for the Apple App Store. That would require complying with Apple's app guidelines and toning down its content considerably. AFF won't compromise what has always been its most attractive USP: unfiltered adult fun.

But with a major data breach some ten years ago and the ever present threat of online scams and sexploitation, it's fair to question whether it's safe to go full throttle on AdultFriendFinder — particularly if you plan on sharing nudes, one of AFF's favorite, most-encouraged activities. So, is it safe to share nudes on AdultFriendFinder? And how does it compare to other widely-sued sexting platforms like Snapchat and the now-defunct Confide? 

Keep reading for an honest look at AdultFriendFinder's pros and cons when it comes to exchanging nudes. Here's everything you need to know:

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Anyone can create an account on AdultFriendFinder. All it takes is an internet connection and a few minutes of your time. But AFF does offer a layer of security that helps ensure trust among users, who, for the most part, are total strangers. Indeed, AFF uses a profile identification technology called ConfirmID, which furnishes ID-approved users with a verification checkmark, signaling to other users that everyone with a checkmark is exactly who they say they are.

To proceed, simply upload a piece of government-issued identification (such as a driver's license, passport or healthcare card) and do a face scan via your webcam. ConfirmID will then do exactly that and confirm that you are the person on the ID card.

Where are the disappearing messages?

From Snapchat to the late, great Confide, disappearing messages (messages that self-delete after a set amount of time, not only from the chat logs but from the servers) have become a privacy staple. Unfortunately, AFF doesn't offer them, even as an optional feature.

That isn't entirely a bad thing, since the entire site is structured around helping you make connections or meet like-minded people, even if only virtually, and it's nice to have a record of your conversations to come back to, especially if you happen to be talking to multiple people (and trust us, you will be talking to multiple people). 

Private photo albums

One way AdultFriendFinder enhances privacy is through a tiered security system. Your public-facing profile is mostly hidden from non-paying members, so even a bad actor will still have to pay the site to read your list of kinks or click through your profile photos. But there's another privacy layer AFF leverages: private photo albums.

The default photo album every account begins with is the "Profile Photos" album, but once you've populated it, you can create a new album entirely, with distinct privacy settings. Your options include Everyone (another public-facing album), Friends (visible only to people who are your mutual friends on the site), and Only Me (self-explanatory). 

SEE ALSO: AdultFriendFinder vs. Tinder: Which subscription tier is right for you?

If you want to restrict access to your naughtier photos to only people you know or trust, use the Friends privacy setting and be very selective about who you share your albums with. 

Screenshot protection is lacking

One definite con of using AdultFriendFinder to exchange nudes is that there is no way to control what the other person does with them once you've sent or uploaded one. The site has no screenshot protection or blocking software; in fact, it's trivially easy to save photos from profiles or private albums. 

On the one hand, this raises privacy concerns; on the other, it forces users to be more selective about what they show and under what conditions. There's lots of nudity in profile photos and albums, for example, but it's almost always anonymous, collar-bone down stuff, and when you do come across someone on the site showing off their nudes and their face, the odds are good they're a professional webcam model. 

The final verdict

First, we have to acknowledge an important truth about the nature of the internet: there is no such thing as 100% safety. You can take every precaution you like, use only the safest and most trusted sites, but the simple fact remains that if you send a nude photo of yourself, you are taking a risk. There are software workarounds for screenshot shields, and even the toughest, most up-to-date cybersecurity has a vulnerability that will, eventually, be exposed.

In other words, the safest way to protect yourself is not to send nudes at all, and the next safest option is to omit your face or any identifiable marks (tattoos, birthmarks) from your photos. 

However, if you are committed to taking the risk, and especially if taking the risk is part of the fun, AdultFriendFinder offers a reasonably safe platform for you to exchange nudes with a stranger, especially if you commit yourself to following a few simple rules.

• Only interact with other verified accounts. AdultFriendFinder's ConfirmID system isn't 100% foolproof, but it adds an extra layer of security that will deter 99% of casual scammers.

• Never send nudes with your face in them. There's nothing wrong with focusing on a body part, or framing the shot in such a way that nobody can see or recognize your face, and doing so gives you plausible deniability in the event that your nudes are leaked. 

• Keep identifying information off your profile. Don't tell people where you went to school or when you graduated; don't mention your place of employment or your favorite local restaurant or bowling alley. AdultFriendFinder offers its users greater anonymity than regular dating sites, so take advantage of it. 

SAVE $35: As of Aug. 17, the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is on sale for $119.99 at Amazon. That's a 23% discount on the list price.

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Looking for a new tablet that won't break the bank? Check out this latest Amazon deal on the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet, currently on sale for $119.99.

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This tablet has a 10.1-inch 1080p Full HD display, making it a great choice for streaming, gaming, and even reading (check out some of the most-read Kindle books of the year so far). It offers up to 13 hours of battery life, so you can use it all day without carrying your charger.

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SAVE $130: As of Aug. 17, the Eufy 11S Max is on sale for $169.99 at Amazon. That's a 39% discount on the list price.

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If vacuuming is one of those chores you’d happily never do again, a robot vacuum is the answer. And thanks to their growing popularity, there are now models across all price points, so you don't necessarily need to spend a fortune to make cleaning easier.

And as of Aug. 17, you can get a great deal from a top brand at Amazon. The Eufy 11S Max is currently on sale for $110 off the list price, taking the cost down to under $170.

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This robot vacuum has a thin design, with a 2.85-inch profile. This means it can clean underneath furniture that you may not be able to reach with a standard vacuum or sweeping brush. It also has great battery life, promising up to 100 minutes on hardwood floors. It also has BoostIQ Technology that automatically adjusts the suction power within 1.5 seconds depending on the surface.

To help it avoid obstacles, it uses an infrared sensor to navigate, plus it has drop-sensing technology that helps prevent falls. Once it's done cleaning, the robot will automatically return to its charging base when needed.

It also features an anti-scratch tempered glass top cover and a single-side brush designed to prevent scattering while maintaining suction power.

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SAVE $170.99: As of Aug. 17, the Ecovacs Deebot T80S Omni robot vacuum and mop is down to $479 at Amazon. That's down from $649.99 — a 26% discount.

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The Ecovacs Deebot T80S Omni robot vacuum and mop just dropped to its lowest-ever price — but the clock's ticking on this offer. As of Aug. 17, Amazon has it marked down to $479, a 26% discount off its $649.99 list price. The deal expires in less than 24 hours, so if your floors have been begging for an upgrade, now's the time to grab it.

The T80S Omni delivers 24,800Pa of suction, strong enough to lift dust, pet hair, and debris from carpets and hard floors in a single pass, without you having to go back over problem spots. On the mopping side, the roller mop cleans itself in real-time as it works, so it's always scrubbing with fresh water instead of pushing dirty water around as a lot of mopping robots do.

SEE ALSO: Robot vacuums just got the FCC drone treatment. How are robot vacuum brands responding to the ban?

It's also smart about surface changes, thanks to what Ecovacs calls its Triple Lift System. When it senses liquid or hits a carpet, it automatically lifts the brushes and switches to mop-only mode — and on rugs, the roller lifts up to 0.6 inches so even thicker fibers stay dry.

The roller mop extends outward to hug baseboards and furniture legs, so you're not left with a dusty outline most robot vacuums leave behind along the walls. For pet owners, the anti-tangle brush keeps hair from wrapping around the roller as it spins, so you're not stopping mid-clean to pull hair out by hand.

And since this is the Omni version, it comes with a hands-free station that handles self-emptying and self-cleaning, so day-to-day upkeep is mostly just letting it run.

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