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If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

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Peter ___ picked...

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PIPER

Hurdle Word 2 hint

A piece of info.

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DATUM

Hurdle Word 3 hint

A block of steal.

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INGOT

Hurdle Word 4 hint

To show.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

PROVE

Final Hurdle hint

A Jewish figurine.

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GOLEM

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The Oscars are never just about the awards.

Every year, Hollywood’s biggest night delivers a mix of speeches that range from meandering to heartwarming, unexpected wins, awkward jokes, and the occasional moment that immediately takes over the internet. The 2026 Academy Awards were no exception.

From a historic cinematography win to an Oscars crowd waving K-pop light sticks, this year’s ceremony delivered plenty of memorable moments — along with a few that didn't quite land.

Here are the best and worst moments from the 2026 Oscars.

BEST: Conan O'Brien as Aunt Gladys

Leave it to Conan O'Brien to kick off the ceremony with a bit of absurdist physical comedy. During a pretaped opening segment, the host channeled Aunt Gladys from Weapons, a character whose chaotic energy helped earn Amy Madigan the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.

In the clip, O'Brien as Gladys is chased through town by a gaggle of children before eventually bursting onto the Oscars stage, children in tow.

BEST: Ryan Coogler and Sinners winning anything

Even if Sinners didn’t ultimately take home Best Picture, the film still had a huge night. Ryan Coogler won his first Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, while Michael B. Jordan picked up Best Actor, giving the film some of the ceremony's most meaningful victories.

After becoming the most nominated film in Oscar history, the wins felt like a well-earned victory lap for one of the year's biggest cultural moments.

WORST: Cutting off the "Golden" songwriters mid-speech Credit: Stewart Cook/Disney via Getty Images

One of the more awkward moments of the night came when the songwriters behind "Golden" from KPop Demon Hunters were cut off mid-acceptance speech by the orchestra. It's a familiar Oscars problem — heartfelt speeches getting rushed for time — but the abrupt cutoff felt especially unfortunate given how big the song has been all year (and how long the Bridesmaids bit ran before it).

WORST: The Bridesmaids reunion that ran a little long Credit: Frank Micelotta/Disney via Getty Images

The Bridesmaids reunion delivered a fun hit of comedy nostalgia, with the cast reuniting on stage to celebrate the comedy's 15th anniversary and to present Best Original Score. But what started as a charming throwback slowly stretched into one of the ceremony's longer presentation bits. When winners are getting their speeches cut short, even great comedians can feel like they're taking up too much time.

BEST: Autumn Durald Arkapaw makes Oscars history Credit: Photo by Rich Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images

One of the night's most meaningful wins came when Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman ever to win the Oscar for Best Cinematography, a long-overdue milestone for the category. Moments like this are always a little bittersweet: on one hand, it's an incredible achievement for Durald Arkapaw — on the other, it's hard to believe the Academy is still hitting milestones like this in 2026.

BEST: Michael B. Jordan's emotional Best Actor speech

After winning Best Actor for his performance as twins Smoke and Stack in Sinners, Michael B. Jordan used his speech to thank longtime collaborator Ryan Coogler, saying the director gave him "an opportunity to be seen." It was one of the ceremony’s most heartfelt moments.

Jordan also took a moment to honor the Black actors who came before him, saying, "I stand here because of the people who came before me: Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Forest Whitaker, Will Smith."

BEST: KPop Demon Hunters winning Best Animated Feature Credit: Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images

The internet’s favorite animated film finally capped off its dominant awards season run with an Oscar for Best Animated Feature. Director Maggie Kang delivered a powerful speech about representation, telling viewers, "This is for Korea and for Koreans everywhere."

And as a fun treat for fans, an image of HUNTR/X appeared on the screen behind them, Rumi holding an Oscar.

WORST: Sean Penn not showing up

When Sean Penn won Best Supporting Actor, he wasn't there to accept the award. Presenter Kumail Nanjiani joked that the actor "couldn’t be here tonight… or didn’t want to be," which got a laugh but also underscored how odd it felt to hand out a major acting award without the winner present.

BEST: The Oscars briefly becoming a K-pop concert

During the performance of "Golden," singers EJAE, Rei Ami, and Audrey Nuna turned the Dolby Theatre into something closer to a K-pop concert, with stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, and Emma Stone waving their light sticks in the air.

The number also paid tribute to Korean culture, featuring traditional Korean pansori singers and drummers.

BEST: Misty Copeland's surprise ballet moment

The incendiary Sinners musical number featured a surprise appearance by ballet icon Misty Copeland, adding a striking moment of dance to the performance — and landing just a few feet away from Best Actor nominee Timothée Chalamet, whose recent ballet comments have been circulating online.

BEST: A rare Oscars tie

The ceremony delivered a little welcome chaos when Best Live Action Short Film ended in a tie, with both The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva taking home the award.

It's only the seventh tie in Oscars history, a rare moment that briefly disrupted the ceremony's tidy structure and leaned into delightful disarray.

WORST: Trying a little too hard to be "online"

During one particularly unfunny bit, O'Brien explained that the Oscars wanted to appeal to younger viewers, prompting a barrage of internet-adjacent jokes about "hostmaxxing" and references like "6–7." The Oscars have always tried to stay culturally relevant, but here the attempt at online humor felt less like making a connection and more like watching a brand discover Gen Alpha memes in real-time.

BEST: A moving tribute to Rob Reiner

The Oscars' In Memoriam segment honored the many artists the industry lost this year, but it paused for a particularly heartfelt tribute to Rob Reiner from his close friend Billy Crystal.

"I met Mr. Rob Reiner in 1975 when I was cast as his best friend in an episode of All in the Family, and it went so well that Rob said, 'It was fun playing your best friend. Why don’t we keep it going?' And it was a thrill to see him evolve from a great comic actor to a master storyteller," Crystal said.

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Throughout the night, many winners alluded to the state of the world in careful, coded ways — speaking about choosing optimism, resilience, or the importance of art in difficult times without naming specifics. Javier Bardem didn't bother with the euphemisms. When he took the stage as a presenter, the actor delivered a brief but direct message: "No to war. Free Palestine." The moment cut through the ceremony's usual diplomatic language and briefly punctured the careful neutrality that tends to define awards shows.

WORST: Conan O'Brien's post-credits sketch

Post-credits scenes after the Oscars should be illegal. The telecast is already too long as it is! After the ceremony ended, the broadcast returned for a sketch where Conan O'Brien was “killed off” and replaced by YouTuber MrBeast — a gag that needed more context to understand and left viewers wondering if the show really needed one more joke.

Tonight's Moon may look like it is completely out of sight, but if it's a clear night you should be able to spot a very thin sliver of light.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Monday, March 16, the Moon phase is Waning Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 4% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.

Unfortunately, too little of the Moon is lit up to be able to spot any features on its surface tonight.

When is the next Full Moon?

In North America, the next Full Moon is predicted to take place on April 1.

What are Moon phases?

According to NASA, the Moon takes roughly 29.5 days to orbit Earth, passing through eight distinct phases along the way. Although we always see the same side of the Moon, the amount illuminated by the Sun shifts as it moves, which is why it can appear full, half-lit, or just a thin sliver at different times in the cycle. These shifting appearances are known as the lunar phases, and there are eight altogether:

New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

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

Released in August 2025, the 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 onto 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 for 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.

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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.

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

Number (18): Everything in this space must add up to 18. The answer is 0-5, placed vertically; 6-3, placed vertically; 6-6, placed horizontally.

Number (8): Everything in this space must add up to 8. The answer is 0-5, placed vertically; 6-3, placed vertically.

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

Medium difficulty hints, answers for March 16 Pips

Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 5-5, placed horizontally.

Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 5-5, placed horizontally; 5-4, placed horizontally.

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

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

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

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

Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 6-0, placed horizontally; 3-6, placed vertically.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 3-6, placed vertically; 3-1, placed horizontally.

Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be greater than 2. The answer is 3-1, placed horizontally.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for March 16 Pips

Number (9): Everything in this space must add up to 9. The answer is 6-3, placed vertically.

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

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

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

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

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

Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 1-0, placed horizontally; 1-1, placed horizontally; 1-4, placed vertically; 1-5, placed vertically; 1-2, placed horizontally.

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 1-2, placed horizontally; 3-2, placed vertically; 2-5, placed vertically.

Not Equal: Everything in this space must be different. The answer is 2-2, placed horizontally; 5-6, placed vertically; 1-1, placed horizontally; 0-0, placed horizontally; 4-4, placed vertically; 3-3, placed vertically.

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

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

Number (15): Everything in this space must add up to 15. The answer is 1-5, placed vertically; 2-5, placed vertically; 5-4, placed horizontally; 5-4, placed horizontally; 4-6, placed horizontally.

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

Number (8): Everything in this space must add up to 8. The answer is 5-4, placed horizontally; 4-6, placed horizontally.

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

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Ryan Coogler's Sinners made Oscar history long before the Academy Awards began. With 16 Academy Award nominations, it's the most Oscar–nominated movie of all time. How many of those nominations did it convert to wins at tonight's ceremony?

Here's a list of the awards Sinners took home.

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Sinners won four Oscars at the 98th Academy Awards.

Ryan Coogler won his first Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. Throughout this awards season, he has also picked up Best Original Screenplay awards at the Critics' Choice Awards, Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and WGA awards.

Ludwig Göransson picked up Sinners' second Oscar win for Best Original Song. This is his third Oscar: He has won previously for his work on Black Panther and Oppenheimer. He is also nominated tonight alongside Raphael Saadiq for Best Original Song for "I Lied to You."

Autumn Durald Arkapaw made Oscars history as the first woman to win Best Cinematography for her work on Sinners. During her acceptance speech, she asked the women in the room to stand up, saying, "I don't get here without you guys."

Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for his dual roles of twins Smoke and Stack. He becomes the sixth Black actor to win an Academy Award for a leading role. In his acceptance speech, he thanked the prior winners.

"I stand here because of the people who came before me," he said. "Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Forest Whitaker, Will Smith."

What Oscars did Sinners win?

Sinners won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Cinematography, and Best Actor (Jordan).

This article will be updated throughout the night.

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KPop Demon Hunters' uplifting anthem "Golden" has won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, with the Netflix film taking the Oscars for both its nominated categories.

However, while Kpop Demon Hunters' directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans were able to deliver heartfelt acceptance speeches for Best Animated Feature Film, the songwriters of "Golden" were conspicuously cut off when their own moment came.

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"Growing up, you know, people made fun of me for liking K-pop," said a tearful EJAE, still wearing the outfit she had performed "Golden" in earlier in the night. "But now everyone's singing our song, and all the Korean lyrics. I'm so proud. And I realise the song, this award is not about success, it's about resilience. And I'm just so grateful to our team."

Alongside EJAE, the Oscar also went to fellow songwriters Mark Sonnenblick, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo, and Teddy Park. Unfortunately, the Oscars didn't give them the opportunity to speak as well. Though Lee stepped up to the microphone after EJAE and began reading a prepared speech, he was abruptly cut off by loud music, signaling to the group to get off the stage. They briefly attempted to continue, pleading with the production via gestures, but were not permitted to do so.

The decision to play off the songwriters was met with ridicule online, with some noting that EJAE's statement had been short and that other winners were given more time. The Oscars ceremony had also dedicated significant time to various skits earlier in the evening, including a lengthy bit featuring the cast of Bridesmaids reading notes ostensibly from the audience.

As such, many on social media felt that cutting off KPop Demon Hunters' acceptance speech was a gross misallocation of time.

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KPop Demon Hunters has racked up a slew of wins across ceremonies such as the Critics' Choice Awards and Golden Globes, as well as several for "Golden" specifically.

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Everyone is doing post-credits scenes now: Marvel, DC, even the Oscars.

The 98th Academy Awards concluded not with One Battle After Another's Best Picture win, but rather with a post-credits scene teasing the future of the ceremony, which moves from ABC to YouTube starting in 2029.

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The sketch parodies the death of One Battle After Another's Colonel Lockjaw (Academy Award winner Sean Penn), who is gassed by the white supremacist Christmas Adventurers Club for hiding his interracial relationship with Perfidia Beverly Hills (Teyana Taylor) and their child Willa (Chase Infiniti).

In the sketch, a nervous Conan O'Brien fills in for Lockjaw. Fresh off his hosting gig, he meets with his comedy mentor Jim Downey (Saturday Night Live). Downey declares that O'Brien did such a good job, he's been declared "Oscar Host For Life."

That title comes with a fancy new office and a deadly reveal. Like Lockjaw, O'Brien has been locked in. It's not long before he's been fatally gassed and sent to the crematorium. At the end of the Oscars, it's especially dark.

It gets even darker. After O'Brien's demise, the plaque on his "Host For Life" office gets swapped out for that of the next host: YouTuber MrBeast.

Don't worry, the plaque switch doesn't mean MrBeast is actually hosting the Oscars for life (or even next year). Instead, it's poking fun at the Oscars' imminent switch to YouTube, as well as the broadcast's attempts to stay relevant for younger viewers. O'Brien jokingly suggested some solutions throughout the night, including saying "hostmaxxing" and "6-7" while a Subway Surfers game was played alongside him.

Today's Connections: Sports Edition is easy for people who like the Yankees.

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.

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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. 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: 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: Spreading the wealth

• Green: Ways to play Fantasy

• Blue: Representing the navy blue pinstripes

• Purple: QBs

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: Pass

• Green: Descriptors for Fantasy Leagues

• Blue: New York Yankees

• Purple: First Names of NFL Starting QBs

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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: Sports Edition #539 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• Pass - ASSIST, DISH, DISTRIBUTE, GIVE

• Descriptors for Fantasy Leagues - DYNASTY, KEEPER, REDRAFT, ROTISSERIE

• New York Yankees - FRIED, GIL, JUDGE, RICE

• First Names of NFL Starting QBs - BAKER, DRAKE, JORDAN, LAMAR

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.

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Timothée Chalamet is now a four-time Best Actor loser at the Academy Awards, adding another near-miss to his growing collection after failing to take home the trophy for his role as Marty Mauser in Josh Safdie's Marty Supreme.

Marty Supreme, with nine nominations, did not take home any Oscars.

The competition was stiff, but Michael B. Jordan's electric dual performance in Sinners took home the award.

For a very vocal corner of the internet, the loss was cause for celebration.

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Chalamet has been in the crosshairs lately, largely thanks to comments he made in an interview with Matthew McConaughey, in which he dismissed ballet and opera as arts "no one cares about." The full context of the remarks is more nuanced than the viral clip, but the backlash wasn't really about ballet anyway.

It was the breaking point after years of Chalamet oversaturation, some say, driven by back-to-back blockbuster press cycles for A Complete Unknown and Marty Supreme, leaving large swaths of the internet completely exhausted by his existence. As a reminder, Dune: Part Three is slated to release in December.

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The show itself was also not kind to Timmy over his ballet and opera comments, and host Conan O'Brien made it known.

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But it's surely not Chalamet's last Best Actor nomination. In fact, the internet should prepare to see more of Timmy next awards season after Dune 3 hits theaters.

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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you know US geography.

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.

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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 March 16, 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: They travel together

• Green: Not in a rush

• Blue: Not pronounced

• Purple: There are 50 of them

Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Animal group names

• Green: Things associated with being slow

• Blue: Silent "W"

• Purple: Words that sound like state abbreviations

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 #1007 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Animal group names: GAGGLE, PACK, POD, PRIDE

• Things associated with being slow: GLACIER, MOLASSES, SLOTH, TRAFFIC

• Silent "W": CARTWRIGHT, TWO, WRATH, WRESTLE

• Words that sound like state abbreviations: ANY, EMMY, ENVY, OKAY

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections 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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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're an NCAA fan.

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.

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By 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.

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The words are related to sports.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe a sports tournament.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is March Madness.

NYT Strands word list for March 16

• Chalk

• Bracket

• March Madness

• Overtime

• Bubble

• Cinderella

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Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love a Broadway show.

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.

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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.

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A spectacle.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter A appears twice.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter D.

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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...

DRAMA

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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In the end, it was always One Battle After Another. Following its dominant awards season, One Battle After Another took home Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars.

Javier Bardem got straight to the point at the 98th Academy Awards.

Before presenting the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, Javier Bardem uttered six words: "No to war and free Palestine."

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It was the most overtly political statement made at this Oscars ceremony so far, one that began on the red carpet for Bardem.

Bardem is sporting two notable pins: A large panel with bloody text reading "No a la guerra" (Spanish for "no to war"), and a circular pin reading "Palestine," along with the image of young boy, Handala, a character created in 1969 by cartoonist Naji al-Ali who has become a symbol of Palestinian resistance.

On the red carpet, Bardem told the Associated Press that the "No a la guerra" pin is the same one he wore to the Oscars in 2003 to protest "the illegal Iraq war."

"[The Oscars] is a great opportunity to say things like 'no to war, no to this illegal war that [is] creating so many deaths,'" he said.

KPop Demon Hunters' HUNTR/X showed the world how it's done, done, done with their Oscars performance of Academy Award-winning hit "Golden."

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EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami — who provide the singing voices of HUNTR/X members Rumi (voiced by Arden Cho), Mira (voiced by May Hong), and Zoey (voiced by Ji-young Yoo) — took to the Oscars stage in commanding fashion. The performance recreated KPop Demon Hunters' prologue onstage before jumping into a high-energy concert filled with spinning golden flags and those killer high notes.

Plus, HUNTR/X had a little help from the audience, who were holding light sticks that filled the Dolby Theater with — what else? — golden light. While the Oscars performance tragically cut a good chunk of "Golden," at least it gave us Leonardo DiCaprio with a light stick, right?

The "Golden" performance is further proof of HUNTR/X's world domination. "Golden" hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making HUNTR/X the first K-pop girl group to achieve the feat. The song also took home the Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media and picked up four additional nominations, including Song of the Year. 

Earlier in the evening, KPop Demon Hunters won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. "Golden" also dominated this awards season, winning the Critics' Choice Award, Golden Globe for Best Original Song, and the Oscar for Best Original Song.

Before the envelopes are opened and the speeches begin, the Oscars deliver another kind of spectacle: the red carpet.

The 2026 Oscars brought a wave of bold fashion moments to Hollywood’s biggest night, with nominees and presenters arriving in everything from dramatic couture gowns to sleek, modern tailoring. The Oscars red carpet has long been one of fashion's most closely watched stages — a place where designers debut statement looks, and stars define their awards-season style.

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This year was no exception.

From striking silhouettes to shimmering embellishments and unexpected color choices, several celebrities immediately stood out the moment they stepped in front of the cameras.

Here are some of the best-dressed stars at the 2026 Oscars.

KPop Demon Hunters trio deliver three striking looks Credit: Frazer Harrison/WireImage via Getty Images

May Hong, Arden Cho, and Ji-young Yoo — the speaking voices behind the fictional girl group Huntr/x in KPop Demon Hunters — each delivered a distinct red carpet moment at the Oscars.

Hong leaned into gothic glamour in a sheer black ruffled gown paired with a sharp pixie cut and cascading earrings, while Yoo brought classic elegance in a strapless two-tone ballgown with a pale blue bodice and dramatic navy skirt cinched by a sweeping black bow. Cho opted for full theatrical flair in a black lace mermaid gown from Korean designer Miss Sohee, accented by oversized sculptural green sleeves embroidered with delicate florals, creating an eye-catching fashion statement reminiscent of a traditional Korean hanbok.

Together, the trio's looks struck a balance between old-Hollywood glamour and bold, modern red carpet drama.

The voices of the Saja Boys bring boy-band polish Credit: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

Danny Chung, Neckwav, Andrew Choi, Kevin Woo, and SamUIL Lee — the singing voices behind the fictional K-pop group Saja Boys in KPop Demon Hunters — brought a sleek, boy-band edge to the Oscars red carpet. The group leaned into sharply tailored suits and modern black-tie styling, each member putting his own spin on classic formalwear while maintaining a cohesive group look. The effect felt fitting for a fictional K-pop act making a real-world appearance: polished, coordinated, and undeniably stage-ready.

Chase Infiniti's lavender dreams Credit: John Shearer/WireImage

One Battle After Another's Chase Infiniti brought soft drama to the Oscars red carpet in a custom Louis Vuitton gown in a dreamy lavender hue.

The fitted bodice gave way to cascading tiers of ruffles that spilled into a sweeping train, adding movement and a touch of old-Hollywood romance to the look. Paired with delicate jewelry and long, flowing hair, the ensemble felt elegant, ethereal, and perfectly suited to cap off Infiniti's awards season debut.

Hudson Williams steps onto Hollywood's biggest stage Credit: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams kept things sleek and classic on the red carpet in a sharply tailored Balenciaga suit. The monochromatic black-on-black look — complete with a crisp tie and sculptural lapels — leaned into understated elegance while subtle details, like a Bulgari jeweled brooch and polished accessories, added just enough edge. It's a reminder that sometimes the most striking red carpet looks are also the simplest.

McKenna Grace's pink, satin princess moment Credit: Savion Washington/Penske Media via Getty Images

McKenna Grace brought full fairytale glamour to the Oscars red carpet in a sweeping pink satin ballgown. The structured bodice and voluminous skirt created a classic princess silhouette, while matching satin opera sleeves and delicate diamond jewelry added a touch of old-Hollywood elegance.

A bold color for a Best Actress nominee Credit: Lexie Moreland/WWD via Getty Images

Best Actress nominee Renate Reinsve turned heads on the red carpet in a striking strapless red gown that embraced clean, minimalist glamour. The sleek silhouette featured a dramatic thigh-high slit and an elegant train that trailed behind her as she walked, while matching red heels and a classic red lip completed the monochromatic look. Effortlessly confident and timeless, Reinsve's style is as indelible as her performance in Sentimental Value.

A gothic, embroidered red carpet moment for Odessa A'zion

Credit: Lexie Moreland/WWD via Getty Images

Marty Supreme star Odessa A'zion brought a moody, fashion-forward edge to the red carpet in a black embroidered look layered with texture and sparkle. The ensemble paired a plunging velvet dress with delicate floral embellishments and a dramatic embellished jacket, creating a silhouette that felt both romantic and rebellious. Styled with layered jewelry and tousled curls, the look leaned into dark glamour while still feeling effortlessly cool and bohemian.

Huntr/x's "Golden" girls Credit: Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty Images

"Golden" girls Audrey Nuna, EJAE, and Rei Ami each brought their own dramatic flair to the Oscars red carpet.

Rei Ami embraced high-fashion drama in a sculptural black look with ornate gold embroidery and a sweeping train, while EJAE shimmered in a strapless gold sequined gown accented with delicate black floral appliqués and fringe detailing. Audrey Nuna delivered one of the night’s most theatrical silhouettes in a voluminous black gown topped with cascading gold embellishments that glittered under the lights and camera flashes.

Together, the trio turned the carpet into a showcase of bold textures, striking silhouettes, and unapologetic star power. This is how it's done.

Jessie Buckley's colorblocking and casual elegance Credit: Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty Images

Best Actress favorite Jessie Buckley embraced bold color on the Oscars red carpet in a striking two-tone gown that paired a dramatic red off-the-shoulder satin bodice with a flowing blush pink skirt. The structured top added sculptural drama, while the soft, pleated skirt brought movement and balance to the look.

Styled with delicate jewelry and a classic red lip, Buckley’s ensemble felt both playful and polished — a standout moment for one of the night's leading contenders.

Elle Fanning's ethereal gown, inspired by wisteria Credit: Frazer Harrison/WireImage

Elle Fanning brought dreamy elegance in a strapless Givenchy gown embroidered with delicate wisteria-petal motifs that cascaded across the bodice and the airy tulle skirt. The soft, fairytale silhouette was paired with a striking piece of history: a Chanel diamond necklace dating back to 1903, which added a touch of vintage glamour. Romantic and quietly magical, Fanning's look is fit for a winning moment.

This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. Emma Stone's classic silver sparkle Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Best Actress nominee Emma Stone embraced understated glamour in a sleek silver sequined gown that shimmered with every camera flash. The form-fitting silhouette, empire waist, and delicate cap sleeves gave the look a timeless elegance, while the soft, reflective fabric added just enough drama. Paired with a short, softly styled bob and minimal jewelry, the ensemble felt polished, modern, and, given the plot of Bugonia, kind of celestial.

Teyana Taylor's full feathered drama Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images

One Battle After Another's Teyana Taylor delivered one of the night's boldest fashion moments in a striking black-and-white feathered gown that trailed dramatically behind her.

The look paired a sheer, sparkling bodice with sweeping layers of feathers, creating a sculptural and sexy, high-impact silhouette. Finished with statement diamond jewelry and a sharp pixie cut, Taylor's ensemble leaned fully into red carpet theatrics, and the result was impossible to miss.

Timothée Chalamet's sleek all-white statement Credit: ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images

Timothée Chalamet brought his signature red carpet swagger to the Oscars in a sharply tailored all-white suit. The double-breasted look leaned into clean, minimalist lines, while dark sunglasses and stacked rings added a touch of rock-star edge. Paired with crisp white boots and a subtle brooch detail, the ensemble is proof that Chalamet continues to treat the red carpet like his personal runway.

This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. Michael B. Jordan's sharp tailoring with a subtle edge Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Best Actor nominee Michael B. Jordan brought polished sophistication in a sleek black suit with a structured, high-collar silhouette. The minimalist look kept the focus on sharp tailoring and clean lines, while a subtle chain detail at the waist added just the right amount of personality.

Paired with glossy patent shoes and understated accessories, Jordan's ensemble reinforced the idea that classic black-tie style never goes out of fashion.

Mashable’s covering all things Oscars 2026, from Academy Awards live updates to red carpet style and the wildest moments from the show. Check back at Mashable.com throughout the night for winners announcements and more.

The 2026 Oscars just wrapped up — and you can catch up on all of the winners, see how many Oscars Sinners won tonight, and revisit the wildest moments from the ceremony. And if you want to relive Oscar night, well, you can just read this live blog.

The biggest night in Hollywood is here, and we're following it all live.

The 2026 Oscars have officially arrived, bringing the film industry's awards season marathon to its glittering finale. After months of campaigns, red carpets, heated debates, and a seemingly endless stream of precursor awards, the winners of the 97th Academy Awards will finally be revealed tonight.

As always, the Oscars promise a little bit of everything: emotional speeches, surprise wins, viral moments, and at least one bit that will immediately become a meme. The ceremony is Hollywood's most visible celebration of filmmaking, but it's also become something of a real-time internet event, where reactions unfold just as quickly on social media as they do inside the Dolby Theatre.

Throughout the night, we'll be tracking the biggest developments as they happen. That means updates on the major category winners, standout acceptance speeches, and the kinds of unpredictable moments that tend to dominate timelines before the show is even over. And at this year's Oscars, there's plenty to watch.

One of the biggest storylines heading into the ceremony is Sinners, which leads this year’s nominations — a sign of just how strongly the film resonated with Academy voters across multiple branches. Ryan Coogler's film will face off against Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another in the race for Best Picture, setting up one of the night's most closely watched showdowns.

Meanwhile, the Best Actor race is widely considered one of the ceremony's biggest question marks, with no clear frontrunner. The category features a stacked lineup of nominees, including Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme), Michael B. Jordan (Sinners), Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), and Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent).

We'll also be watching the internet’s reaction in real time. Because if there’s one thing Oscars night consistently delivers, it’s discourse: debates about snubs and surprises, instant reactions to acceptance speeches, and the occasional onstage moment that completely takes over the cultural conversation.

Think of this page as your running guide to the night. The show may only last a few hours. The reactions tend to last much longer.

Stay with us as the night unfolds.

In what is sure to be one of the most surprising moments of the 2026 Oscars, two films tied for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short: The Swimmers and Two People Exchanging Saliva.

As surprising as the moment was, it's not the first time the Oscars have seen a tie. In fact, it has happened six times before.

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The first tie occurred at the 5th Academy Awards in 1932, when Fredric March and Wallace Beery won for their performances in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and The Champ, respectively. March actually received one more vote than Beery. However, due to rules stating that anyone who came within three votes of the winner would also receive the award, both actors took home the trophy. The rules have since been changed so that only an exact tie will count. That gives you an idea of just how rare the next ties were.

In 1949, at the 22nd Academy Awards, documentary shorts A Chance to Live and So Much for So Little tied for Best Documentary (Short Subject).

At the 41st Academy Awards in 1968, Katharine Hepburn (The Lion in Winter) and Barbra Streisand (Funny Girl) tied for Best Actress for their work.

Documentaries Artie Shaw: Time Is All You've Got and Down and Out in America tied for Best Documentary at the 59th Oscars in 1986.

The Swimmers and Two People Exchanging Saliva aren't the first Best Live Action Shorts to tie. Back in 1994, Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life and Trevor both won the Oscar.

The last tie before 2026 was in 2012, at the 85th Academy Awards, when Skyfall and Zero Dark Thirty took home the Oscar for Best Sound Editing.

With The Swimmers and Two People Exchanging Saliva join these films in the Oscar Tie club, which is rare enough that "you just ruined 22 million Oscar pools," host Conan O'Brien joked.

Mashable’s covering all things Oscars 2026, from Academy Awards live updates to red carpet style and the wildest moments from the show. Check back at Mashable.com throughout the night for winners announcements and more.

KPop Demon Hunters has won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film at the 2026 Oscars, surprising everyone who hasn't been anywhere near the internet over the past year. The Netflix film has dominated music charts and awards shows since its release last June, now adding an Oscar to its list of accolades.

Director Maggie Kang accepted KPop Demon Hunters' first Oscar alongside fellow director Chris Appelhans and producer Michelle L.M. Wong, delivering an emotional speech about representation.

"To all the fans who got us here and for all of those who look like me, I am so sorry that it took us so long to see us in a movie like this," said Kang. "But it is here, and that means that the next generations don't have to go longing. This is for Korea and for Koreans everywhere."

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Appelhans also took a moment to encourage emerging artists to create art that is true to themselves, stating that they will find an audience for it.

"I just want to take a moment to say to all the young filmmakers, artists, musicians in all corners of the globe: tell your story, sing in your voice," Appelhans said. "I promise you the world is waiting."

Adding a very cute touch to the proceedings, the Oscars also displayed an image of KPop Demon Hunters' HUNTR/X members Rumi, Mira, and Zoey accepting the trophy.

Credit: Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images

KPop Demon Hunters has been unstoppable this awards season, picking up Best Animated Feature at the Critics' Choice Awards and Golden Globes, as well as sweeping the Annie Awards, which recognise the best in animated film and TV. Its smash hit song "Golden" has been picking up trophies left, right, and centre, taking home the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media. "Golden" also took home the Academy Award for Best Music (Original Song), winning both of KPop Demon Hunters' two Oscar nominations.

If there’s anything last year’s Qantas data breach has taught us, it’s that your online information isn’t as secure as you think it is. While you may think you’ve secured your digital footprint by using ‘strong’ passwords or switching to incognito mode, there’s a world of online trackers and threats waiting for one slip-up to weasel their way onto your devices. And unfortunately, slip-ups do happen from time to time.

Before you purchase with your card details or enter your shipping address, we at PCMag have a couple of tips to make sure your data is secure while browsing online:

Regularly Change Your Passwords

Though this seems pretty obvious from the outset, remembering to regularly change your passwords is harder than you think—especially when you’re one to forget easily. Yet, the first and best way to maintain your security is to switch up your credentials every few months. If you often struggle thinking of a strong password, you can always rely on Bitdefender’s Password Manager to store or generate a password mixed with letters, numbers, and symbols. Your online security will be stronger than ever.

Be Wary of Suspicious Links and Attachments

Using phishing emails or links to infect your devices is a hackers’ favourite way to get your personal details. So, the last thing you want to do when a dubious email or link makes its way into your inbox or messages is click it. However, if you do, make sure you don’t enter in any personal or banking details. If you’re unsure about any links or texts you’ve been sent, Bitdefender’s Scamio and Email Protection software will scan your online activity and inbox for any devious threats lurking beneath the surface. You’ll be fully aware of any threats to your information in no time.

Trust in Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

There’s no such thing as being “overly secure,” and setting up two-factor authentication (2FA) on your accounts is a great example. A security method meant to shield your accounts from phishing or hackers, 2FA pairs your password with an additional layer of identity verification—ranging from PIN codes and personal questions to security tokens and smart keys. Should any break-ins or data breaches occur, you’ll be thankful this extra layer of protection will keep your information protected.

Keep Your Devices Updated

We’ve all been frustrated by a random system update. However, updating your devices with the latest software protects your tech from vulnerabilities hackers often exploit. Though you might hesitate to install a major operating system update (or simply don’t have the time and energy to sit through the update), any weaknesses will be patched up quickly and easily so your system runs smoothly and safely. Not only that, keeping your system, browser, and apps up-to-date also helps extend the life of your devices.

Invest in Antivirus Software

You know what they say: it’s an oldie but a goodie. Investing in robust antivirus software is a surefire way to maintain the security of your personal data. One of our personal favourite Antivirus suites of 2026, Bitdefender Antivirus Plus, keeps your devices protected against the Trojans, ransomware or spyware that try to set up shop on your devices. Yet, if you’d prefer an even higher level of protection, Bitdefender Ultimate Security comes equipped with an unlimited VPN, anti-tracker extension, and comprehensive email and SMS protection. Check out our extensive coverage for more information.

Stay On Top of Your Cyber Security Needs

Hackers and online scammers will stop at nothing to get hold of your personal information, but you don’t need to suffer at the hands of a data breach you can’t prevent. While you can always rely on us here at PCMag to keep you informed on the best security suites on the market, Bitdefender is the next best one-stop-shop for keeping your life confidential—and you can always check out the Bitdefender blog for more online security tips and tricks, too.