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I went ghost hunting in Windows and uncovered these 6 forgotten tools

How-To Geek - 1 hour 35 min ago

While Windows 11 has been one of the largest visual and under-the-hood overhauls Windows has ever seen, a ton of UI elements, options, and even apps from older Windows versions still linger in Windows 11’s nooks and crannies. While some, like the Control Panel, Command Prompt, and Device Manager, are hiding in plain sight, many more are buried beneath the surface.

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Stephen Colbert wants to relaunch The Late Show on OnlyFans

Mashable - 2 hours 35 min ago

With The Late Show ending this week, Stephen Colbert is being asked a lot of questions about what's next.

Aside from co-writing a new Lord of the Rings movie, though, he did have one idea which he shared with the other late night hosts in the behind-the-scenes video above filmed after their group interview last week.

"I actually thought it would be fun to like, just take my show and go do it on OnlyFans," says Colbert in the clip above. "It doesn't have to be porn, you don't have to take your clothes off. I mean I'd wear something revealing."

Given that there are many OnlyFans creators who make a lot of money without nudity, he might be on to something.

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The best Memorial Day TV deals from Hisense, Samsung, LG: Get a 2026 model for $900 off

Mashable - 2 hours 36 min ago
The best Memorial Day TV deals at a glance: Best TV deal overall Hisense 75-inch U6 Pro Mini-LED ULED 4K TV $849.99 (save $550) Get Deal Best art TV deal Hisense 65-inch S7 Canvas QLED 4K TV $1,099.99 (save $900) Get Deal Best small TV deal Hisense 43-inch E6 Cinema QLED 4K TV $209.99 (save $140) Get Deal Best splurge Samsung 65-inch S95F OLED 4K TV $2,199.99 (save $400) Get Deal

You probably expect great deals on mattresses and outdoor gear for Memorial Day, but it also happens to be a great time to upgrade your TV. Many of the new releases from CES 2026 are officially on shelves now, and some of those are actually already on sale.

If you prefer an even more budget-friendly option, there's also a ton of last-generation models getting the deal treatment to make way for the newer models. Regardless of your preference, you can definitely score a discount on TVs from top brands like Hisense, Samsung, and LG in all shapes and sizes.

I'm tracking all of the best Memorial Day TV deals leading up to the holiday weekend, so check back if there's a specific model you're hoping to bring home for cheaper than usual.

Best Memorial Day TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 75-inch U6 Pro Mini-LED ULED 4K TV $849.99 at Amazon
$1,399.99 Save $550   Get Deal Why we like it

The U6 Pro is one of Hisense's new mid-range models for 2026 and it's a perfect mashup of performance and value. It packs Mini-LED backlighting, quantum-dot color, AI-driven processing, a peak brightness of 1,200 nits, a 144Hz refresh rate, and 2.1-channel Dolby Atmos audio. Hisense markets it as an easy way to "step into a premium experience without moving into higher-priced tiers." And that's especially true now that the 75-inch model has received its second price drop since its launch earlier this month.

Best Memorial Day Art TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 65-inch S7 Canvas QLED 4K TV $1,099.99 at Amazon
$1,999.99 Save $900   Get Deal Why we like it

Hisense also launched a new version of the extremely popular Canvas TV for 2026, which features a Hi-QLED display with an AI RGB ambient light sensor. Not only is the display upgraded with deeper color accuracy and richer hues, but it can also adjust brightness and color temperature based on the lighting in the room. A new motion detection feature will also wake your display when you enter the room and fade when you walk away in order to save some energy. It still packs the same 144Hz refresh rate, Hi-Matte design, teak frame, and free digital art library to turn your TV into fancy artwork. Amazon and Best Buy both have the 65-inch model for $900 off for Memorial Day.

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Best Memorial Day tech deals you can shop right now — save on headphones, laptops, and more

Mashable - 2 hours 38 min ago
The best Memorial Day tech deals of 2026: Best headphone deal Sony ULT Wear $148 (save $101.99) Get Deal Best laptop deal 13-inch MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $999 (save $100) Get Deal Best TV deal Amazon Ember 50-inch 4-Series with Fire TV (2025) $309.99 (save $90) Get Deal

Replacing a busted laptop or losing your favorite earbuds is painful enough without having to pay full retail price to replace them. Memorial Day is historically a great weekend to score discounts on big-ticket electronics (and mattresses!), but finding a real deal among all the manufactured holiday markdowns can be confusing, and a little insulting (looking at you, inflated list prices!).

SEE ALSO: The best deals this week, according to Mashable's team of shopping experts

To help you find the biggest discounts, I sifted through the sales to round up the best tech deals happening this weekend. I prioritized Mashable's favorite tech — so you get genuinely good, vetted gear, not just whatever inventory retailers are trying to clear out of their warehouses.

Best Memorial Day headphone deal Sony ULT Wear $148 at Best Buy
$248 Save $100   Get Deal at Best Buy Get Deal at Walmart Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Read our full review of the Sony ULT Wear headphones.

The Sony ULT Wear headphones are a Mashable Choice Award winner, and they're on sale for $148 at Amazon, which is exactly how much they were during the Amazon Big Spring Sale. While this isn't the lowest we've seen them go for (they were $128 in December of 2024), it's still a great deal considering Amazon is matching the price of one of its biggest sales of the year. If you want something a little fancier, the Sony WH-1000XM6s are on sale for their Big Spring Sale price, too (which is their lowest price to date).

More Memorial Day headphone deals Best Memorial Day laptop deal 13-inch MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $999 at Amazon
$1,099 Save $100   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Read our full review of the M5 MacBook Air.

The MacBook Neo isn't on sale yet (it probably never will be because it's already at such an affordable price point), but the brand-new 13-inch MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is $100 off on Amazon right now, meaning you can get it for just $999. This isn't the lowest price we've seen the M5 at, but it's close: It was $949 April 6. In our review, Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Werth said the new MacBook Air "takes everything good about the MacBook Air and adds the faster M5 chip."

More Memorial Day laptop dealsBest Memorial Day TV deal Amazon Ember 50-inch 4-Series with Fire TV (2025) $309.99 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $90   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Right now, you can get the Amazon Ember 50-inch 4-Series with Fire TV (2025) for $309.99. (If you're a new Xbox GamePass customer, you'll also get a month of the subscription for free.) That's a 23% discount and not too shabby of a deal for a 2025 TV.

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The best Memorial Day power station deals: Save on Jackery, Anker, DJI, and more

Mashable - 2 hours 38 min ago
The best early Memorial Day portable power station deals: Best overall deal Anker Solix C1000 $429.99 (save $569.01) Get Deal Best waterproof portable power station Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra $899.10 (save $399.90) Get Deal Best power station deal for creators DJI Power 1000 V2 $386.10 (save $312.90) Get Deal

According to the calendar, summer begins on June 21. But we all know the unofficial beginning is the long Memorial Day weekend, which is coming up this weekend. As we turn to summer activities outdoors, it's time to consider if you need any upgrades for the season.

If you've yet to jump on the hype of portable power stations, now's the time. As camping season ramps up, snagging a powerful model will be great for packing along. It'll keep phones charged up, portable speakers, and earbuds ready for use throughout the camping trip. You'll also be able to use the electric air pump for the inflatables before heading out on the water.

Now that we're seeing Memorial Day sales pop up, it's a great time to get a portable power station. Here are some of the best early deals to shop today. Some might even arrive before you leave for the long weekend trip.

Best overall deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Solix Anker Solix C1000 $429.99 at Amazon
$999 Save $569.01   Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Anker Solix C1000 here.

For weekends at the campground, it's impossible to go wrong with the Anker Solix C1000. It has 1,056Wh of capacity for keeping your phones charged up and for plugging in the string lights. If you're feeling like more of a glamping experience, pack along the coffee maker and air fryer for comforts from home and easy camping meals. Unlike plenty of models, the Anker Solix C1000 has a built-in LED light which is excellent for both visibility for getting your devices plugged into the ports but also for illuminating the campsite.

Best waterproof portable power station deal Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra $899.10 at Amazon
$1,299 Save $399.90   Get Deal Why we like it

If your summer camping trips might involve wet weather, head out with the waterproof Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra. Rare for portable power stations, it comes with an IP65 waterproof and dust-proof rating. That means it'll hold up to light splashes or sitting near a pile of sawdust in the work shed.

Best portable power station deal for creators Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Power 1000 V2 $386.10 at Amazon
$699 Save $312.90   Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the DJI Power 1000 V2 here.

We're all familiar with DJI cameras, drones, and mics, but the brand has been building its lineup of portable power stations in the recent years. The DJI Power 1000 V2 comes with great features for creators, especially those who use DJI drones. The quick-charging SDC ports means super quick recharging of drone batteries.

Even if you're not a creator, the sale price of $386.10 is excellent for a portable power station that offers 1,024Wh of capacity. It also focuses on quiet operation which is great if you'll be using this at home during an outage in a bedroom at night.

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The best Memorial Day mattress deals to shop this week: Saatva, Nectar, and more

Mashable - 2 hours 39 min ago
The best Memorial Day mattress deals at a glance: Best mattress deal overall DreamCloud Classic Hybrid (Queen) $649 (save $1,243) Get Deal Best mattress deal for people with back pain Saatva Rx (Queen) $2,799 (save $650) Get Deal Best organic mattress deal Avocado Green Mattress (Queen) $1,359 (save $240) Get Deal

Memorial Day is hands-down one of the best times of the year to buy a new mattress. Discounts during this holiday weekend typically drop prices by $400 (or more), and brands love to throw in free add-ons like pillows or sheet bundles. That's pretty good news, considering most bedding will cost you an arm and a leg nowadays.

SEE ALSO: Saatva is already taking $650 off luxury mattresses for Memorial Day

Your sleep is no place to skimp. I recently upgraded to the Saatva Rx, and getting it was easily the best decision I've made all year. But while investing in a good bed is important, there's no reason to pay full price when you can snag a holiday discount. If your current mattress is sagging or you're just tired of waking up with random back pain, I def recommend taking advantage of these sales.

Best Memorial Day mattress deal Opens in a new window Credit: DreamCloud DreamCloud Classic Hybrid (Queen) $649 at DreamCloud
$1,892 Save $1,243   Get Deal Why we like it

The best deal you can get right now is on a DreamCloud. The brand's top-rated hybrid Queen mattress — which features six layers, a CloudQuilt quilted cover, cooling fiber technology, and 1 inch of "pressure-relieving" memory foam — is on sale for just $649 (!!) right now. Or, if you need a base and all, the company's basically giving away bundles. You can score a bundle that includes the mattress, an adjustable bed frame, and a full sheet set (pillows and all) for under $2K.

More Memorial Day mattress dealsBest Memorial Day mattress deal for people with back pain Opens in a new window Credit: Saatva Saatva Rx (Queen) $2,799 at Saatva
$3,449 Save $650   Get Deal Why we like it

I'm only 32, but because I live with endometriosis and interstitial cystitis, I experience back pain on the reg. Like, chronic, can't sleep, going to rip my hair out, back pain. This month, I decided to switch from Purple (my former go-to mattress brand) to Saatva, and I couldn't be happier. For someone with chronic, debilitating back pain, the Saatva Rx is the mattress to get, and right now, you can get it (or any mattress on the Saatva site) for $650 off.

Best organic Memorial Day mattress deal Opens in a new window Credit: Avocado Avocado Green Mattress (Queen) $2,039 at Avocado
$2,399 Save $360   Get Deal Why we like it

If you're trying to be a little greener, Avocado is offering up to 20% off select mattresses, including its luxury mattress collection, and 15% off its Avocado Green Mattress (a best-seller). The Avocado Green Mattress is the "most certified organic mattress" and has a 4.5 average star rating with around 19,439 reviews. It's formaldehyde-free (you'd be surprised how many products contain this nasty stuff!), OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified, and is available in five comfort levels. Of course, the price will vary depending on the size you get, but a Queen with a "medium" top will cost you $2,039 with the discount.

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Amazons Memorial Day sale is live — save on TVs, Bose earbuds, Jackery power stations, and more

Mashable - 2 hours 40 min ago
The best early Memorial Day deals to shop on Amazon: Best TV deal 65-inch Hisense Class U7 Series MiniLED ULED 4K Google TV (65U75QG) $696.94 (save $803.05 at Amazon) Get Deal Best portable power station deal Anker Solix C1000 $429.99 (save $569.01 at Amazon) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Bose QuietComfort Earbuds $149 (save $30 at Amazon) Get Deal Best kitchen deal Ninja Slushi (88 ounce) $259 (save $90.99 at Amazon) Get Deal

The long Memorial Day weekend is coming up quickly. Like every other major holiday, Amazon is celebrating with a sale. Also standard for Amazon, we don't necessarily have to wait until the official holiday drops to get savings. Amazon's Memorial Day is already in full swing.

Timing it well with the season, Amazon's Memorial Day sale has great price drops on summer-themed items like portable power stations, a TV worthy of every MLB and World Cup game, and plenty of camping gear. There are also excellent deals for home upgrades, from the kitchen to the backyard that'll help celebrate all that summer has to offer.

Before the holiday weekend kicks off, shop these early Amazon Memorial Day deals today and leave the weekend open for relaxation or adventure.

Best TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense 65-inch Hisense Class U7 Series MiniLED ULED 4K Google TV $696.94 at Amazon
$1,499.99 Save $803.05   Get Deal Why we like it

Summer is undeniably getting hotter. If you'll be taking respite indoors this summer, it might be high time to make a TV upgrade. Hisense makes some of the best bang-for-your-buck models and that certainly applies to Amazon's deal on the 65-inch Hisense U7 LED 4K TV. Not only does it have impressive stats like 3,000 nits of brightness, it has a native refresh rate of 165Hz which makes it an excellent (and affordable) gaming TV. Plus, it has four HDMI 2.1 inputs.

Best portable power station deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Solix Anker Solix C1000 $429.99 at Amazon
$999 Save $569.01   Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Anker Solix C1000 portable power station here.

I've tested dozens of portable power stations, and the Anker Solix C1000 remains one of the best models for taking along to the campground. Sure, Anker has already launched the Solix C1000 Gen 2 but the original C1000 comes with some features that are excellent for camping. For one, the built-in LED lightbar is fantastic for using around the campsite, which is missing from the new Gen 2.

The Solix C1000 has six AC ports, an impressive amount for a power station with 1,056Wh capacity. There's also the dual USB-A and USB-C ports for plenty of options while camping.

Best earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Earbuds $149 at Amazon
$179 Save $30   Get Deal Why we like it

Read our full review of the Bose QuietComfort earbuds here.

Summer calls for endless playlists and great earbuds. The playlists are up to you, but we recommend the budget-friendly Bose QuietComfort Earbuds for jamming out. When it comes to the entire lineup of Bose headphones and earbuds, Mashable feels the QuietComfort earbuds have amazing sound quality, especially given their lower price point compared to other Bose earbuds. The noise cancellation is solid and the fit is both secure and comfortable.

Ahead of Memorial Day, Amazon has all colorway options on sale for $149, down from the list price of $179. Since this is the lowest price we've seen at Amazon all year, now's a great time to make the upgrade.

Best kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Slushi (88 ounce) $259 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $90.99   Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Ninja Slushi here.

If you're ready to make this the summer, a slushy machine is bound to make that happen. While there haven't been too many machines that replicate that perfect summer treat we run to the corner store for, the Ninja Slushi is here to save us. Amazon must also recognize how perfect this is for summer because the pre-Memorial Day sale price of $259 matches the rarely-seen record low price at Amazon.

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40+ of the best Memorial Day deals — TVs, mattresses, headphones, and more on sale

Mashable - 2 hours 42 min ago
The best early Memorial Day 2026 deals: Best Amazon deal Ninja Slushi $259 (save $90.99) Get Deal Best TV deal Toshiba 65-inch C350 LED 4K Fire TV $264.99 (save $265) Get Deal Best tech deal Bose QuietComfort headphones $229 (save $120) Get Deal

The unofficial start to summer is one week away, but anyone looking to shop Memorial Day deals doesn't have to wait until May 25.

Deals are already live at Amazon, where you can save as much as 40%. There are also plenty of savings from the mega-retailer and across the online shopping sphere on the usual suspects, like mattresses, TVs, furniture, and outdoor patio deals. However, plenty of other brands are getting in on early MDW sales — you can grab the Dyson Airwrap i.d. for $150 off and the Bose QuietComfort headphones for $120 off.

We'll be updating all the best Memorial Day deals throughout the week, so if you don't see anything that catches your eye just yet, be sure to check back soon.

Best Memorial Day Amazon deals Ninja Slushi $259 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $90.99   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Best Buy Why we like it

What says start of the summer better than slushies on-demand? When Mashable's Leah Stodart reviewed the Ninja Slushi, pointed out the merits of the Slushi over a regular blender: no ice is required, and it keeps drinks frozen while in its cooling cylinder. From cola slushies to frosé, this might just be the ultimate summer drink machine. It has some downsides (sugar-free beverages are a no-go), but if you're a frozen drink enthusiast, this deal is worth a closer look.

More Amazon dealsBest Memorial Day TV deals Opens in a new window Credit: Toshiba Toshiba 65-inch C350 LED 4K Fire TV $264.99 at Best Buy
$529.99 Save $265   Get Deal Why we like it

This Fire TV $75 cheaper at Best Buy than the sale price you can find it at on Amazon, but that's only a piece of the picture demonstrating just how good this deal is. Our resident TV expert Leah Stodart pointed out this $264.99 price point is so good that it's less than the sale price of the 43-inch version of Amazon's most basic ember 4K Fire TV. In other words, if you're looking to score a solid deal on a smart TV this Memorial Day, so far, Amazon may not actually be your best bet.

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Best Memorial Day mattress deals

  • Amerisleep: Get up to $1,000 off all mattresses and 40% off bundles

  • Bear: Get 35% off sitewide, plus $275 worth of free accessories

  • Casper: Get up to 30% off select mattresses and 35% off bundles

  • Purple: Get up to $900 off a mattress and a base

  • Helix: Get 25% off sitewide with code MEMDAY25

  • Leesa: Get 30% off select mattresses

  • Mattress Firm: Get up to 60% off select mattresses with queens starting at $189.99

  • Nectar: Get up to 50% off select mattresses and 66% off bundles

Even more Memorial Day deals

  • Home Depot: Save up to 40% on select appliances, 20% on select patio furniture, and up to $175 off on select tools now through May 27

  • Joybird: Take up to 45% off on bestselling furniture and up to 35% off sitewide through May 25

  • Lovesac: Save 40% sitewide through May 31

  • Lowe's: Save on appliances, grills, patio furniture, gardening supplies, and more through June 3

  • Target: Target's Hello Summer Sale brings deals on summer favorites, including up to 20% off kids' outdoor toys and up to 45% off patio furniture and garden essentials

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The Shark UV Reveals blacklight found stains that other robot vacuums missed, but I still have a gripe with its mop

Mashable - 3 hours 5 min ago

UPDATE: May. 19, 2026, 5:00 a.m. EDT I initially wrote about my first impressions of the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2-in-1 in March 2026 after a week of using it daily at home. This review was updated after two more months of testing.

The most iconic thing I've seen a Shark robot vacuum do in years is drive down the runway during the season finale of Canada's Drag Race in January 2025. That's partially the Drag Race mega fan in me speaking, but it's also the professional robot vacuum reviewer in me being bored with Shark's robot vacuum features lately.

So I was pleasantly surprised when Shark announced one of the coolest cleaning features I've ever heard with the launch of the Shark UV Reveal 2-in-1. I first started testing it at home in March 2026, and have been comparing its skills to the other top robot vacuums of 2026 for two months. Here's how it's been going.

After feeling meh about Shark's robot vacuum features for the past two years, I have one thing to say: You better work. Credit: World of Wonder What's special about the Shark UV Reveal?

It's in the name: The Shark UV Reveal uses a UV light to detect stains on the floor that we wouldn't see with a casual glance down. That could be anything from those super-faint water stains on the bathroom floor, to sticky residue from a kitchen spill you thought you wiped up, to invisible droplets of dried pet pee. If there were ever a robot vacuum for Dexter Morgan, it would be this one.

Apparently, the robot vacs I tested last week didn't fully clean up this cat puke. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable The UV Reveal also lets you know that doors need to be wiped down every so often. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

UV stain detection is a first for the mainstream robot vacuum industry — the other best robot vacuum and mop combos of 2026 use some combination of LED light sensors and AI camera systems to detect stains. While LEDs are helpful when scoping out wet spills and tiny dry particles, a plain LED bulb won't make an invisible stain glow like it's under a black light. AI mess detection via cameras, like the before-and-after shots that Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai+ takes, can also only go so far if there's nothing visible to take a picture of. Good ol' homegrown UV proof feels much less subjective, much like the reason that I'm so obsessed with Dyson's stick vacuum laser.

Shark wasn't innovating as hard when designing the UV Reveal's self-empty dock. It's pretty similar to the docks of the Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro and Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged from 2025, without the transparent water tanks. I kind of expected a more style-forward dock for $1,299.99, but I will say that the white version does look less plasticky than the black one.

Leota appreciates that the self-empty dock is bagless (therefore less wasteful). Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable The large mopping pad covers a lot of ground. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

Flipping the UV Reveal over, there's another Shark classic underneath: The singular flat mopping pad... again. Shark is the only big robot vacuum brand that hasn't branched out to dual spinning mop pads (elite corner mopping) or a roller mop (elite spill soaking) in at least one model. But there are a few special features baked in to separate this Shark from the basic 2-in-1 robot vacuums.

Is the Shark UV Reveal good at mopping?

The Shark UV Reveal is a very thorough robot vacuum mop combo. Shark's HyperSonic mopping vibrates more than 100 times per minute while the vac is in motion, similar to the speedy back-and-forth motion you'd use to chip away at something sticky or dried on with a cloth. We've seen sonic mopping from Shark plenty of times before, but not this intense.

The turquoise lights kicking on mean the UV light has detected a stain. The UV Reveal sniffed out a few gross spots on my floor that I wouldn't have necessarily thought about otherwise, like the sticky puddle of soggy kibble and crusty dry food chunks near my cats' bowls and remnants of dried cat puke that I thought another robot vacuum mopped up last week.

The UV Reveal mopped up wet shoe grime, then went around again to ensure the area was clear. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable The pad pops in and out every second or two. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

The vacuum hovers and scrubs the same piece of floor for a while (almost 30 seconds sometimes) to make sure whatever stubborn grime is getting the extra attention it needs. Depending on the size of the stain, the whole vacuum will also swing back and forth in a half circle to come at the stain from more than one angle (the same idea as Shark's Matrix Cleaning system in previous vacuums). I sent the UV Reveal to deal with the muddy shoe storage zone near my front door, which was caked in both dried slush from the past two days and brown water that was just tracked in a few minutes prior. It left the whole area gleaming — there's not much arguing with a UV light checking the work for you.

After going back to the dock to charge, you might hear (and I quote), "I detected stains. I'm heading back out to aggressively attack them." Bad day to be a stain.

SEE ALSO: Dreame's X60 Max Ultra Complete is the best robot vacuum for pet hair I've tested. Sucks that it's so expensive.

But I was most psyched to see that the big mopping pad isn't restricted to the round circumference of the robot vac. Instead, the mopping pad pokes out from under the vacuum's body every second or two. In theory, that should solve a lot of the lazy edge mopping issues that I've experienced with past Shark robot mops. I mean, that design must be a good idea if Roborock thought of it, too — it's an incredibly similar setup to the $1,599.99 Roborock Saros 20 Sonic.

The UV Reveal's suction and large mop surface area worked well together when sent to clean up around both litter boxes. The litter box on a tile floor uses crystal litter, and the litter box on a hardwood floor uses finer, dustier grass litter. Both areas of heavy tracked litter were left around 97 percent clean (barring some pieces left near edges).

Is the Shark UV Reveal good on carpet?

The Shark UV Reveal is definitely a mopping-focused robot vacuum, I'll put it that way. It's probably not going to win any "best robot vacuum for pet hair" awards from me, but it's powerful enough for daily upkeep of your carpeted rooms or rugs.

The other flagship robot vacuum releases in 2026 so far clock between 30,000 and 35,000 Pa of suction power. How does the Shark UV Reveal compare to those, you ask? No one knows, at least on paper — Shark infamously does not provide suction power measurements in Pascals as other brands do. If I had to guess, I'd put the UV Reveal somewhere in the 20,000 to 25,000 Pa range.

Sansa is wondering why I keep wasting catnip on vacuum testing. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable The Shark UV Reveal did leave some quinoa around the edge of the rug, but most robot vacs do. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

The most intense rug test I gave the UV Reveal involved a heinous concoction on my fluffiest rug: Way more spilled quinoa than would ever be realistic on a fur rug, spilled catnip, and probably 10 tufts of lint and fur pulled directly from the ChomChom and strewn around the rug's fibers. The UV Reveal actually had the easiest time with the catnip flakes and large cat hair puffs, snatching up around 97 percent of either. More quinoa was left behind in the rug and around the edges where the rug hits the hardwood (though most robot vacuums struggle with that). The same thing happened with shredded cheese around the kitchen rug.

The UV Reveal didn't have as much success with deep cleaning carpet, especially when it came to embedded shedding. My lint roller and black socks often showed that the UV Reveal left behind a light layer of cat hair on the living room rug. If you want a Shark vacuum that's really wicked on pet hair, get the cordless Shark PowerDetect stick vacuum instead.

Shark is finally taking small obstacle avoidance seriously It's not every day that I see a Shark robot vacuum successfully dodge a cat toy. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

After way too long of seemingly non-existent small obstacle avoidance, Shark finally made a robot vacuum that can be trusted to clean around random clutter on the floor. The difference is really night and day — in my testing, the UV Reveal didn't run over any power cords or phone chargers, cat toys, or even the kitchen hand towel that always falls off the hook.

Factors to keep in mind

There's no doubt that its unique UV stain detection and meticulous scrubbing earn points in the sanitation department. But the Shark UV Reveal's mop doesn't rinse itself in real time, while the roller mops I've been testing do. Its frequency for returning to the dock to wash the mop can be toggled to as low as 15 minutes, but that's way too much time to spread something sticky or smelly across the whole room.

Having tested countless other hybrid robot vacuums in the same premium price range, I know that I'm valid to expect a robot vacuum to automatically head back to wash its mop if it senses that the mop is too dirty. Not that your UV Reveal should have the opportunity to smear large spills around, anyway. It's not really built for soaking up messes larger than a few droplets. (The instruction booklet specifically notes to avoid "liquids.")

SEE ALSO: I tried the Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai at home. I was cursing it out more often than I was cheering it on.

Back in March, I questioned whether the UV Reveal provides a premium enough experience to realistically compete with other robot vacuums in the $1,000+ price range. Things are slightly different in May — I've been catching the UV Reveal on sale for $849.99 lately, which does feel more appropriate for the feature set you're getting. But $849.99 is the exact same sale price of the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow that I tested around the same time, and the Roborock is a more well-rounded robot vacuum in my book.

I also think it's fair to expect a livestream pet camera from any flagship robot vacuum near $1,000, and the UV Reveal still doesn't have one. IDK, maybe you're pro no camera if you're paranoid that your robot vacuum camera could spy on you.

Finally, the SharkClean app is way too basic for this price point. It's not unusable by any means, but I've seen how granular and customizable robot vacuum apps can get.

The SharkClean app's home map doesn't offer much detail. Credit: Screenshot / Shark The Roborock app's home map is more comprehensive and easier to navigate. Credit: Screenshot / Shark

Shark's bare bones purple map is disorienting compared to the color-coded rooms of the Dreame and Roborock apps. Those apps also provide much more insight about the types of messes they're encountering (i.e., "large particle" detection and stronger suction when approaching scattered dry cat food or cat litter). I so badly wish that the attention to detail of the UV light were extended to vacuuming.

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Scientists baffled by record-breaking solar eruption with a heartbeat

Mashable - 3 hours 5 min ago

Scientists detected a mysterious radio signal that lasted nearly three weeks, shattering previous records and pointing to an enormous magnetic structure that trapped energetic particles in space high above the sun.

The signal came from a so-called "type IV radio burst," a kind of radio noise associated with solar eruptions. Scientists usually watch these bursts flare up and disappear within mere hours. But this one persisted for about 19 days — almost four times longer than the previous record-holding event.

Several NASA and European Space Agency spacecraft observed the phenomenon, which happened last August, as the sun rotated. The Solar Orbiter saw it first. Nearly two weeks later, the Parker Solar Probe and Wind spacecraft near Earth detected the same signal. STEREO-A, short for the Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory,  picked it up a day after that. This pattern hinted it was one long-lived source rotating with the sun rather than a succession of unrelated eruptions.

The signal also pulsed in a surprisingly regular rhythm. Roughly every 45 minutes to an hour, the radio emission brightened and dimmed. Researchers think enormous magnetic structures above the sun may have vibrated, almost like a ringing bell, periodically affecting the trapped electrons.

"Those vibrations probably squeezed and stretched the trapped electrons in a repeating cycle, which changes the brightness of the radio signal," according to NASA. 

The observations suggest the sun can maintain huge, organized reservoirs of energetic particles for weeks at a time. By studying this extraordinary event, scientists think they have gained a way to estimate the location of solar radio sources using only one spacecraft, a technique that could eventually improve space-weather forecasts. That's valuable because, while solar storms aren't harmful to human health on Earth, they can wreak havoc on satellites, GPS systems, radio communication, and power grids.

SEE ALSO: This NASA gear may be the first to survive the brutal lunar night

The researchers, who published their findings in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, believe the source sat near a "helmet streamer," a giant arching magnetic structure that rises from the sun's atmosphere and stretches far into space. They estimate that the structure measured more than 1.2 million miles wide — enormous even by solar standards.

The event coincided with three fast coronal mass ejections, or CMEs, massive eruptions that blast plasma and magnetic fields into space. The scientists suspect those eruptions repeatedly supplied fresh electrons or reshaped the magnetic environment in ways that kept the signal alive.

NASA's STEREO-A spacecraft tracked the radio burst between Sept. 6 to 9, 2025, mapping the emissions as they rotated across the sun. Credit: Vratislav Krupar et al 2026 ApJL 1003 L5 / https://doi.org/10.3847/2041-8213/ae5537

The radio waves themselves showed an unusually strong polarization, meaning the waves oscillated in an ordered way rather than a chaotic one. That clue suggested the electrons moved through a surprisingly organized magnetic environment.

Scientists still don't know exactly how the sun made the radio waves, but they have two ideas. One explanation involves plasma emission, a common process in which energetic electrons moving through thin gas naturally create radio signals. Another possibility involves a rarer mechanism that behaves somewhat like a natural microwave laser in space and may operate inside unusually low-density magnetic cavities.

While the researchers don't have a clear understanding of the phenomenon, their evidence points toward a giant, rotating magnetic trap that survived for weeks while solar eruptions continued feeding it energetic particles.

The study also tackles a longstanding technical problem. Low-frequency solar radio waves bend and scatter as they travel through space, making their true source elusive. The researchers developed a correction method to account for some of that distortion. Using the new technique, they traced the source to heights between 2.5 to 4.3 million miles above the sun. 

The scientists say future missions could combine the technique with improved radio imaging and particle measurements to track solar eruptions more accurately.

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Build apps and websites faster with this $35 Microsoft software

Mashable - 3 hours 5 min ago

TL;DR: Make coding easier with some help from Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026, now just $34.97 (reg. $499.99) until May 31.

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Looking for an easier way to code? Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 serves as your one-stop shop for coding, helping you build apps, create websites, and develop software in one place.

Right now, you can score a license to this helpful software for only $34.97 until May 31.

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Whether you’re tackling a complex workload or just building a basic website, Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 is ready to help you tackle your project. Developers everywhere appreciate its AI-powered features and advanced debugging tools, which help boost productivity.

This software was built as a 64-bit IDE, so it’s designed to handle large solutions and complex workloads. It lets you work with different languages and platforms, allowing you to build, debug, and test .NET and C++ apps targeting Windows, Linux, and containers. It also integrates easily with Azure, GitHub, and other DevOps workflows.

Visual Studio helps you save time, letting you type less and code more with Intellicode. This technology understands the context of your code, from variable names and functions to the type of code you’re trying to write.

A ranked list of the next best suggestions speeds up your process, and built-in AI-assisted refactoring and code suggestions help reduce bugs and boilerplate.

Codelens shows you important info like the most recent changes, authors, tests, and commit history right in the editor. You can also check out test status and references without having to leave your code.

If you work with others, you’ll appreciate how seamless it is to collaborate with Visual Studio. You can create real-time collab sessions with your coworkers, making it easier to stay on the same page and keep code consistent and maintainable.

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Tackle work from anywhere with this $450 Dell business laptop

Mashable - 3 hours 5 min ago

TL;DR: Knock out your to-do list when you’re on the go with this Dell Latitude 7430, currently on sale for just $449.99 (reg. $1,366).

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Looking for a laptop that won’t slow you down? When laptops are designed to be portable, many of them sacrifice power — but the Dell Latitude doesn’t compromise. This device was made for professionals who need to tackle their workload from anywhere, and right now, it’s on sale for just $449.99 (reg. $1,366).

The Dell Latitude 7430 was made for today’s professional, so it understands that most work doesn’t happen at your desk. This portable device is equipped with an Intel Core i7 Processor, so it’s ready to handle all your multitasking needs while still providing a smooth workflow.

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16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage make sure you’re enjoying fast data access and quick responsiveness. This Dell Latitude’s 14-inch display features anti-glare technology, a 1920 x 1080 resolution, and Intel Iris Xe Graphics, so you can get it all done in stunning detail.

Connect easily with WiFi 802.11AX and Bluetooth 5.2, or hook up via multiple ports, including a USB-C, USB 3.2, HDMI, and an audio jack. There’s a fingerprint reader to provide extra security. And you’ll be running on Windows 11 Pro, a modern operating system made for today’s demanding workflow, too.

You’re saving nearly $1,000 thanks to this model’s grade A refurbished rating. That means it has been refurbished by Dell and will arrive in near-mint condition, with minimal to zero scuffing.

Bring home your own Dell Latitude 7430 for just $449.99 while supplies last.

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The Toshiba 65-inch Class C350 Series TV is under $300 at Best Buy — save $265 for Memorial Day

Mashable - 3 hours 7 min ago

SAVE $265: As of May 19, the Toshiba 65-inch Class C350 Series TV is on sale for $264.99 at Best Buy. That's a 50% discount on the list price.

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On the lookout for a great TV deal? Head directly to Best Buy, because there's an impressive new deal on the Toshiba 65-inch Class C350 Series that you won't want to miss. The retailer has kicked off its Memorial Day sale early with some truly standout deals, including this TV for half off, down from $529.99 to $264.99. Yep, that's a saving of $265 on list price.

This TV features 4K Ultra HD resolution with natural color and detailed images. It uses the REGZA Engine ZR to analyze content and support 4K-level picture quality, and uses an AI 4K Upscaler to convert older content to near-4K quality. Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos are supported for HDR imaging and audio together.

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For gaming or World Cup watch parties, you'll appreciate the Ultimate Motion feature that reduces blur in fast-moving scenes. The Game Mode includes ALLM, VRR, and eARC to boost picture quality, whatever you're watching.

On the inside, the TV comes with Amazon Alexa and Fire TV built in. This will give you easy access to apps and streaming platforms including Netflix and Prime Video, plus many live TV options.

Find this Toshiba TV deal at Best Buy now.

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The DJI Neo drone hits record-low price at Amazon — save $30 on this beginner-friendly drone

Mashable - 3 hours 12 min ago

SAVE $30: As of May 19, the DJI Neo is on sale for $169 at Amazon. That's a 15% discount on the list price.

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If you're looking for a drone that's affordable and beginner-friendly, meet the DJI Neo.

It's a self-flying drone that usually listed for under $200. And right now, you can buy this drone for just $169, a $30 saving in Amazon's Memorial Day sale. And it weighs just 135 grams, so not only is it easy to use, it also means you won't need FAA registration or a Remote ID.

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This drone supports subject tracking and includes eight QuickShots modes for capturing vlogs and different types of footage. The drone can also be controlled using voice control (EN/CN), a mobile app, RC controller, or without a controller entirely, so it gives you different ways to fly and record content.

It records 4K ultra-stabilized video using DJI stabilization technology and includes level-4 wind resistance, so you're set to film even if the conditions aren't calm. It also has full-coverage propeller guards for added protection when flying around obstacles like trees.

There’s been a lot of talk about new U.S. restrictions affecting DJI drones, but don't worry, these changes apply only to future imports. Drones already stocked by retailers are still available to buy and use. So act fast to bag this deal at Amazon.

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The huge 100-inch Hisense U6 Pro Series TV is over $1,000 off at Amazon — save ahead of the World Cup

Mashable - 3 hours 37 min ago

SAVE $1,200: As of May 19, the Hisense 100-inch U6 Pro Series TV is on sale for $2,299.99 at Amazon. That's a 34% discount on the list price.

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The World Cup is just a few weeks away, and if you've been looking to upgrade your TV before the tournament kicks off, there's lots of deals live at Amazon right now.

One deal that's caught our eye is the Hisense 100-inch U6 Pro Series, more than $1,000 off in Amazon's Memorial Day sale. As of May 19, this impressive TV is down to $2,299.99 from $3,499.99, saving you $1,200 in total.

With this TV, you'll be able to watch all the matches in incredible quality. It uses Hi-QLED MiniLED technology with hundreds of local dimming zones to improve viewing qualities like the contrast and color accuracy. It also supports Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, and HLG.

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The built-in Hi-View AI Engine automatically adjusts picture settings depending on the type of content being watched. And for movie nights, the Filmmaker Mode is ideal for viewing films with settings to show you movies the way the director intended. For sports and gaming, it has a native 144Hz refresh rate. This helps keep motion smooth and sharp.

This TV also comes with Fire TV built-in. This means you'll have easy access to a wide range of apps and streaming services. You'll also get access to Alexa voice control, which you can use to search queries online or use it to control smart devices in your home.

Get this World Cup-ready TV deal at Amazon now.

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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for May 19, 2026

Mashable - 3 hours 40 min ago

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 Tuesday, May 19, 2026:

AcrossHow often the Mini comes out

  • The answer is Daily.

Difference between the highest and lowest values in a data set

  • The answer is Range.

Caribbean island near Venezuela

  • The answer is Aruba.

Price to pay

  • The answer is Cost.

Jersey number worn by star linebacker Micah Parsons, the first Packer to wear it since 1926

  • The answer is One.

DownConstellation whose name comes from the Latin for "dragon"

  • The answer is Draco.

"___ Burr, Sir" ("Hamilton" number)

  • The answer is Aaron.

Currently occupied, as a restroom

  • The answer is In Use.

Community honored by the GLAAD Media Awards, for short

  • The answer is LGBT.

"___ or nay?"

  • The answer is Yea.

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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.

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Google I/O 2026 live updates: See the latest reveals, including Gemini, Android XR, more

Mashable - 4 hours 8 min ago

Google kicks off developer conference season with Google I/O 2026 on Tuesday, May 19. You can watch the keynote livestream starting at 10:00 a.m. PT or tune into the Mashable and CNET live viewing party on YouTube. Once again, Mashable tech reporters be providing real-time updates on all of the Google I/O news and announcements coming out of Mountain View, California.

In years gone by, you could expect the latest Android updates to take center stage at Google I/O. But this year, we're expecting Google artificial intelligence to be the headlining act, as Gemini gets integrated across the entire Google ecosystem of products. We've already covered what we expect from Google I/O 2026, but to recap, we'll be watching for a new frontier Gemini model, as well as updates to other AI products such as Nano Banana, Veo, Gemma, and Lyria. Google will likely unveil the latest updates to Chrome, Android, Google Search, and Workspace apps like Gemini, Sheets, and Docs.

Finally, we're hoping to get our best look yet at the upcoming Android XR glasses, which Google will be releasing at some point this year. You'll find all of the latest Google I/O news right here on this page, so keep checking back.

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Stephen Colbert has released Late Nights best unaired sketches on YouTube

Mashable - 4 hours 22 min ago

Stephen Colbert's Late Show will air its final episode this Thursday, May 21, ending the popular talk show after over 30 years on air. Unsurprisingly, Colbert hasn't been going gentle into that good night, releasing his inhibitions and growing delightfully unhinged as the Late Show's finale draws closer.

To that end, the late night host dedicated Monday's episode to showing Late Show sketches which were filmed throughout the years but never made it to air. Entitled "The Worst Of The Late Show," the entire episode has also been uploaded to YouTube so fans everywhere can enjoy an hour of the "best worst stuff" the Late Show team had produced.

"We thought we might just take it a little easy tonight," said Colbert, sitting at his desk for a very laid-back opening monologue. "We definitely have enough material for a 'Best Of' clip show. But y'all got YouTube. You do it."

Casually eating steamed chicken with his hands because nothing matters anymore, Colbert also offered enlightening explanations as to why some of these featured bits were rejected. For example, the 2016 U.S. presidential election's unexpected results forced the Late Show to axe a joke involving nude male models' painted butts. A 2023 Thanksgiving sketch advertising "erotic body gravy" was also cut for being too weirdly sexy. 

"When I watched it, I said, 'Those actors are way too attractive for comedy,'" Colbert explained. 'You guys ended up just making softcore gravy porn.'"

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NYT Pips hints, answers for May 19, 2026

Mashable - 6 hours 31 min ago

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 May 19, 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 May 19, 2026 Easy difficulty hints, answers for May 19 Pips

Less Than (4): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 2-2, placed horizontally; 1-1, placed vertically.

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

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

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

Medium difficulty hints, answers for May 19 Pips

Number (11): Everything in this space must add up to 11. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally; 1-0, placed vertically; 6-5, placed vertically.

Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 1-0, placed vertically.

Number (11): Everything in this space must add up to 11. The answer is 6-5, placed vertically; 6-3, placed horizontally.

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

Greater Than (3): Everything in this space must be greater than 3. The answer is 6-4, placed vertically.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 2-1, placed vertically.

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

Hard difficulty hints, answers for May 19 Pips

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

Greater Than (0): Everything in this space must be greater than 0. The answer is 1-2, placed horizontally.

Number (9): Everything in this light blue space must add up to 9. The answer is 3-1, placed horizontally; 3-3, placed horizontally.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 3-1, placed horizontally; 1-5, placed horizontally.

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

Number (9): Everything in this purple space must add up to 9. The answer is 5-4, placed horizontally.

Number (9): Everything in this dark blue space must add up to 9. The answer is 1-5, placed horizontally; 4-6, placed horizontally.

Number (9): Everything in this light blue space must add up to 9. The answer is 2-2, placed horizontally; 5-3, placed horizontally.

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

Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 4-6, placed horizontally; 5-6, placed horizontally; 6-6, placed horizontally.

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 19, 2026

Mashable - 6 hours 44 min ago

Today's Connections: Sports Edition will require some sports and pop culture knowledge.

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: Top executive

  • Green: Southeast players

  • Blue: Drew the QB

  • Purple: Get up

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

  • Yellow: Heads of an Organization

  • Green: An SEC Athlete

  • Blue: QB Drews

  • Purple: ____Up

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 #603 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

  • Heads of an Organization: BRASS, LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, TEAM OFFICIALS

  • An SEC Athlete: AGGIE, GAMECOCK, SOONER, VOLUNTEER

  • QB Drews: ALLAR, BLEDSOE, BREES, LOCK

  • ____Up: CHANGE, TUNE, WARM, WIND

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.

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