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How to Disable YouTube Shorts

How-To Geek - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 14:15

Not a big fan of YouTube's short-form videos in your feed and want to get rid of them? Unfortunately, there's no longer an official method to turn off YouTube Shorts, and while workarounds to hide them stopped working, you do have a few ways to block or otherwise see fewer Shorts. We'll show you how on iPhone, Android phone, and desktop computer.

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Sesame Street is coming to Roblox

Mashable - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 14:00

It's been a rollercoaster of a year for beloved public education program Sesame Street, from threats to its federal funding to new collaborations with Netflix and YouTube. Now the program is entering the world of virtual gaming, as children, families, and longtime Sesame Street fans are introduced to the new Roblox hub, Sesame Street: Neighborhood Adventures.

Designed by the childhood education stalwart, the hub will allow users to explore the iconic Sesame Street block and create their own custom Sesame Street-style avatars, with child-friendly features and accessories. They can play mini-games featuring neighborhood residents, like Abby’s Hide and Grow Seek, starring new creatures called Magical Beasties. Portals will connect users on the Sesame hub to the games, including Sesame Street: Magical Beastie Quest. 

Users can also watch exclusive show clips, including the Nov. 8 premiere of "Tales from 123," a brand new animated segment first teased in May. It's all leading up to Sesame Street Day, celebrated on Nov. 10.

“With gaming and immersive experiences growing in popularity alongside streaming video platforms, this launch is a vital new contribution to our audience-first, omni-channel approach," said Aaron Bisman, senior vice president of marketing at Sesame Workshop. "Our mission is to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder and our new Roblox Hub is an exciting new way we’re delivering on that. We can’t wait to welcome fans of all ages to explore our neighborhood."

The experience was supported by a grant from the Roblox Development Fund and created by Roblox game creators Shovel Team and immersive next-gen tech companies Exclusible and MindTrust, Sesame explained. 

The nonprofit co-created Sesame Street Mecha Builders: The Game with Roblox in 2022, which features STEM challenges for players 4 years and up. Nonprofit educational media has been investing heavily in childhood gaming, including PBS KIDS. In addition to its popular games app, PBS KIDS announced its own age-appropriate and expert-overseen gameplay show content, intended to provide a safer alternative to adult-led live stream and gameplay accounts. 

"The Sesame Workshop team understands the great power of meeting learners where they are, not just by showing up on Roblox, but by bringing to life a living, explorable Hub and leading players into worlds and narratives that can motivate and reinforce learning,” said Rebecca Kantar, head of education at Roblox. 

Users hunt for magical beasties in Abby Cadabby's colorful garden. Credit: Sesame Workshop

Sesame Street: Neighborhood Adventures is open to players of all ages, which may prompt alarm among those who have followed the gaming platform's legal troubles.  

"​​Our approach to developing the Sesame Street Hub on Roblox has been guided by rigorous safety standards and child-centered design," Sesame Workshop told Mashable. "Within the Hub, there are no social features that could expose children to harmful interactions. For example, the chat is disabled and users create their own avatar with kid-friendly elements (so children are not exposed to avatars that may not be age-appropriate)." Players under the age of 13 can't make purchases in the experience, either. 

Despite adding dozens of new safety features intended to protect young users, the platform is still often connected to child harm, according to an analysis by Lawsuit Legal News. Roblox filed 24,000 reports on suspected child exploitation to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) in 2024, and is also facing multiple lawsuits, which accuse the company of failing to institute appropriate safety protocols. Another two were filed last week, alleging Roblox knowingly enabled environments where predators can target children.

"Sesame Workshop is deeply committed to creating high-quality, safe experiences for children and families across the platforms where they spend time. By creating a safe, age-appropriate, and educational space within Roblox, we are meeting children where they are while providing an environment that families can trust," the nonprofit stated.

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Mashables favorite portable power stations are 50% off for October Prime Day

Mashable - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 13:45
Best October Prime Day deals on portable power stations Best overall deal Anker Solix C1000 portable power station $379.00 at Amazon (save $360) Get Deal Best bundle deal with a solar panel EcoFlow Delta 2 portable power station with 220W solar panel $649 (save $650 + get a free 45W solar panel and a free carrying bag) Get Deal Best small portable power station deal Jackery Explorer 240 v2 $179 (save $70) Get Deal

Portable power stations are here to save the day, and that's not even an exaggeration. These puppies pack in the power to recharge your phone, laptop, keep the refrigerator cooling, and the WiFi router powered on during a storm. Portable power stations come in tons of sizes with various specialties like being great for camping or coming with enough juice to power your entire home for days should a major storm roll through.

Amazon's October Prime Day sale is here, and there are great deals already on offer. Some of my favorite portable power stations are already sitting at record-low prices at Amazon. Others come with freebies like solar panels and carrying cases. Whatever your portable power needs are, Amazon likely has a model in stock and on sale before Big Deals Days kicks off. Here are some highlights.

Best overall deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C1000 portable power station $399 at Amazon
$799 Save $400 Get Deal Why we like it

Read our full review of the Anker Solix C1000 portable power station.

In my testing for the best portable power station, the Anker Solix C1000 emerged as the best overall option for most situations. It comes with a solid 1,056Wh of battery storage, it's easy to carry, is pretty lightweight, and comes with a super useful light bar. Thanks to this Amazon pre-Prime Day sale, it's already at a record-low price of $399 which is a sweet 50% off the normal price of $799.

The Anker Solix C1000 takes just one hour to recharge and it's expandable, should you decide you'd like more power. When testing, I used the Solix C1000 to power a projector for outdoor movie nights, cook dinner in the air fryer, and power up the coffee maker. The Solix C1000 comes with six AC power ports, two USB-A, and two USB-C ports, so there are plenty of options.

Best bundle deal with solar panel Opens in a new window Credit: Bluetti Bluetti AC180 Solar Generator with 200W Solar Panel $645.03 at Amazon
$1,099 Save $453.97 Get Deal Why we like it

Need a power station that's going to keep you going when you're not near an outlet? Bluetti AC180 has your back with this 1153Wh bundle of power alongside a 200W solar panel bundle. Plugging this badboy into a wall socket before going on your big adventure will charge up to around 80% in 45 mins, no there's no worries if you forgot (we've all been there). You can also charge it with the included Solar Panel, power generators and car ports, so there's plenty of versatility for an emergency situation.

This will charge anything without breaking a sweat. You've got 4 x AC outlets, 1 x car outlet, 1 x wireless charging pad, 1 x USB-C and 4 x USB-A. Even the solar panel has four panels and three sturdy kickstands to make sure you're getting the most of that sunny goodness hitting your power station. This bundle being over $400 off, you'd be missing out not having this on your next camping trip.

Best small portable power station deal Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer 240 v2 $174 at Amazon
$249 Save $75 Get Deal Why we like it

If you're in the market for a portable power station that will keep phones and laptops charged during a power outage that doesn't cost a bunch, the Jackery Explorer 240 v2 could be the best option during Prime Day. Instead of paying the list price of $249, it's on sale for just $174. This smaller model offers two USB-C ports, one USB-A, and one AC. There's also a light that'll assist with plugging things in should you be in the dark.

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The best Apple Watch deals for Prime Day include one of the best Apple Watch deals weve seen this year

Mashable - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 13:33
Best Apple Watch deals ahead of October Prime Day Best Series 11 deal Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) 🔥 $389 (save $10) Get Deal Best Series 10 deal Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS + cellular, 42mm) 🔥 $329 (save $170) Get Deal Best SE deal Apple Watch SE, 2nd generation (GPS, 40mm) $169.99 (save $79.01) Get Deal Best Ultra Deal Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + cellular, 49mm) 🔥 $779.99 (save $19.01) Get Deal

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale is here, and Apple Watch deals are reflecting that. Not only are older models marked down up to $170, but Amazon is also pricing starting models $10 lower than Apple.

Ahead of October Prime Day's official start, you could grab the Apple Watch Series 10 with cellular connectivity for an impressive $170 off (putting it down to the same price as it's non-cellular counterpart). Luckily, that deal is still live at the start of Prime Big Deal Days and joined by several Apple Watch deals.

SEE ALSO: Amazon's October Prime Day is coming on October 7 — here are 30+ early deals to shop now

More interested in the newer models? No problem — the Series 11 has a small $10 price cut. On a budget? The second-generation SE watches are both below $200. Plus, we finally spotted a deal on the Apple Watch Ultra.

Note: Deals marked with a 🔥 denote an all-time low price.

Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS + cellular, 42mm) 🔥 $329 at Amazon
$499 Save $170 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Apple Watch Series 10.

The Series 10 offers lightning fast battery charging, the fitness sensors like heart rate monitoring, temperature sensing, and depth gauges, and in this model, cellular capability for the cost of the non-cellular models out there. The $170 price cut marks an all-time low for this watch, which earlier this week was priced at $429. Most times, we anticipate that the best deals will come during the actual days of the sale, but this is one of those cases where we'd be surprised if the price dips any lower, making it a great grab for an early deal.

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We tracked down 11 of the best iPad deals live for October Prime Day

Mashable - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 13:01
Best iPad deals for October Prime Day Best iPad deal Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) 🔥 $279 (save $70) Get Deal Best iPad Air deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) 🔥 $449 (save $150) Get Deal Best iPad Pro deal Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) $899 (save $100) Get Deal

Whether you're an artist in search of a multi-tasking tablet or an avid reader who wants more functionality than your standard e-reader might offer, iPads can serve a multitude of functions.

They are, however, not the cheapest tablets on the market, which is why waiting for a sale like Prime Big Deal Days (otherwise known as October Prime Day) has a certain strategic appeal.

Now that October Prime Day is in full swing, the iPad deals have gotten a real boost. Both the standard iPad and iPad Air, 11-inch are down to their lowest prices, plus, we spotted an iPad Pro down to its lowest price ever, too. Here are all of the best deals on iPads during Prime Big Deal Days.

Note: Deals marked with a 🔥 denote an all-time low price.

Best iPad deal Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) 🔥 $279 at Amazon
$349 Save $70 Get Deal Why we like it

When it comes to iPads, there are plenty of options to choose from, but sometimes sticking to the basics makes the most sense. The A16 iPad is nothing flashy, but it's an excellent budget option that still has enough juice to power you through taking notes, watching your favorite shows, and reading books and articles. While we don't necessarily recommend it for anyone who wants their tablet to double up as a laptop, it'll more than do the job for most tablet-oriented everyday tasks.

The iPad, 11-inch model with A16 chip is down to $279, which according to Camelcamelcamel is the tablet's lowest price ever. It's now marked down $70, for 20% savings. It's the best deal we've spotted among iPads but if you're interested in investing in an iPad Air or Pro, there are plenty of savings to explore there.

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Should Taylor Swift be calling herself a showgirl?

Mashable - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 13:00

In the final, titular track of her last album, The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift proclaims, "Now I know the life of a showgirl, babe."

But does she?

This question, like many circling Swift's latest record, has the internet taking sides: some who believe Taylor Swift is indeed a showgirl, and others who think she's appropriating sex workers. 

SEE ALSO: Did Taylor Swift swipe a lyric from a TikTok creator?

The term "showgirl" carries certain connotations — one of a sexy, burlesque performer in a seedy nightclub or Las Vegas stage — that don't quite align with Taylor Swift's brand. But then again, maybe Swift is redefining the term itself. Mashable spoke with adult entertainers to see if Swift has that ol' razzle dazzle.

What is a showgirl?

If you Google the definition of "showgirl," you'll find the Oxford Languages definition: "an actress who sings and dances in musicals, variety acts, and similar shows."

Swift sort of fits that description. Acting isn't her forte (though she did more recently appear in Cats and Amsterdam), but she does sing and dance. However, digging a little further, "showgirl" has a more specific meaning.

In a 1994 article, "The Glorifier," about 20th-century Broadway impresario Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. and the creation of the American showgirl, Michael Lasser wrote that in the early 1900s, showgirls "offered something new: the tantalizing promise of sexual perfection."

Lasser wrote, "Despite the relish with which he fussed over details, Ziegfeld never lost sight of his own sustaining vision of beauty, sexuality, and audience appeal." He selected every showgirl himself and said they must attract men and promise both romance and excitement.

"Every night, from 8:40 p.m. until just before midnight, the showgirl was fantasy incarnate," Lasser wrote. Sexuality and fantasy, then, were inseparable from the showgirl.

Ziegfeld is arguably most known for his revue Ziegfeld Follies, which inspired the long-running Las Vegas-based revue Jubilee! — which then inspired the visuals for The Life of a Showgirl, according to designer Bob Mackie.

Jubilee!, which ran in Vegas for over 30 years, featured many topless performers. In 2015, Thrillist reported that, "Jubilee! is the last surviving representative of Vegas' signature form of entertainment: the epically magnificent topless review."

For more confirmation, look at cinematic showgirls. In the 1995 film Showgirls, the protagonist begins her Vegas career dancing at a strip club and then becomes the topless star of a big production. 

The same is true for 2024's The Last Showgirl, in which Pamela Anderson plays an aging topless performer in Vegas. 

So…is Taylor Swift a showgirl?

Shortly after Swift announced the album title in August, performer and model Gwen Adora posted on Bluesky that "Taylor Swift calling herself a showgirl is stolen working-class valour."

not to get political on here, but Taylor Swift calling herself a showgirl is stolen working class valour and I will stand on that hill.

— Gwen Adora ☀️ (@gwenadora.bsky.social) August 13, 2025 at 9:53 AM

Despite replies from Swift fans that insist she is a showgirl, Adora stands by her point. 

"People think of taking clothes off when they think of showgirls," she told Mashable, "or Vegas performers, feathers, working class ladies in a can-can line…to me, that's not who Taylor Swift is."

"Taylor Swift is a hard worker and a good performer, but she doesn't have a working-class background in doing revue shows or doing theater performances," Adora continued, "and she's not doing erotic entertainment."

Swift's brand is distinctly girl next door — and despite the sexuality of her new song "Wood," her raves about her fiancé Travis Kelce's penis are all done in euphemisms. Even so, the lyric videos released in AMC theaters last weekend swapped some of the more suggestive lines for something more kid-friendly, like "open my thighs" to "open my skies."

Prior to the album release, Adora theorized that Swift would use the term as a metaphor and character in her album. But once the album came out, the visuals didn't really coincide with the vibes of the songs, which take musical inspiration from disco and 2000s pop punk. There are songs about being a performer (or, really, being famous), a mainstay of Swift's most recent work, including "Elizabeth Taylor," which explores whether fame is fleeting, and "Father Figure," which examines her power in the industry. But other than the titular track, there is not much about the showgirl life on the album. And until the last verse, Swift herself isn't the showgirl in question.

"Before the album came out, I would have assumed there would be strong metaphoric ties and a bit of research to make the symbolism work for her," Adora texted Mashable on the day of the album release. "Now it just feels like Taylor Swift is just appropriating a title for fun? For pure aesthetic? This feels extra careless."

Adora believes the showgirl aesthetic is an unusual choice, given that it's an industry with a deep history of labor exploitation and marginalization. "Especially during an era of modesty, labor rights movements, and suppressing sexual expression," Adora said, harking to the wave of age verification laws that are serving to chill both explicit and non-explicit content in the U.S. and elsewhere. There is also a surge of laws attempting to ban pornography in the U.S., on top of bans on drag performance in certain states.

In terms of modesty, the "tradwife" has risen online and in popular culture — including in Swift's music. In "Wi$h Li$t," she doesn't dream of career achievements, but of having kids and a lawn with a basketball hoop. 

For the New York Times, journalist Lissa Townsend Rodgers wrote that Taylor Swift isn't a showgirl either, because she's running the show. 

"She's not simply dancing the steps the choreographer teaches her and wearing the costume the designer pins on her: She created the show," Rodgers wrote. "She's not watching her bank account and auditioning for her job every six months: She's the boss."

Others, however, feel differently.

"I think that most adult entertainers would react favorably to Taylor Swift's use of the term 'showgirl' on her new album," said independent filmmaker, content creator, and adult performer MsSexySaigon in an email to Mashable. While "showgirl" has been historically associated with Las Vegas performers in musical productions, the term expanded to include strippers with the decades-ago launch of the adult entertainment club, Deja Vu, she continued.

With Instagram, OnlyFans, and camming today, there's an argument that women who are digital-media entrepreneurs and possess a broad skill set (including producing, scripting, set design, filming, acting, dancing, and marketing) are, in fact, showrunners.  

"Would these show performers/show runners (or showgirls) in some way feel elevated by the fact that Ms. Swift, in her artistic vision, chose to identify with the term, 'showgirl'?" Saigon asked. "Could they relate to and identify with aspects of the experiences of the show business highs and lows that Taylor Swift explores in her music?"

"I think that the answer to both questions is 'yes,'" she said.

Swiftly changing language

Adora believes that The Life of a Showgirl will have an impact that includes a shift in the meaning of "showgirl."

For one thing, Swift has many more people talking about showgirls in general. According to Google Trends, searches for "showgirl" have blown up 1,957 percent in the past quarter.

Credit: Google Trends

"Now that word has a different meaning to it, because Taylor Swift and her team have given it a different meaning, whether their intention was to do that or not," Adora said. "That's just how mega popstars work."

"Nothing is divorced from how it impacts culture and how people use language," she continued. Now, if people use "life of a showgirl" to caption their birthday and Halloween social media posts or Stories of themselves going to the movies, the term "showgirl" will be distilled, Adora opined, to make it for commodifiable to a larger audience.

This "takes away from the actual definition of the term and takes away from the hard work, effort, and glamor that actual working show-people, showgirls, show-women, show-men, put into their artistry and their craft," Adora said. 

Whether this Swift-ladden showgirl meaning will take root in the long term remains to be seen, but our feeds will be overtaken with it — and with Portofino orange — for the foreseeable future.

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These 11 Prime Day gaming deals are wild and available now

Mashable - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 12:32

Prime Big Deal Days, the new October Amazon Prime Day sale event running until Oct. 8, features sweet gaming deals that players can grab right now. 

While there are some great deals at Amazon across all categories, games across PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S platforms have scored fantastic bargains to stock up your backlog with. 

Among a mix of very recent releases and those that have come out over the last few years, you’ll either find modern gems that have rarely gone down in price, fun adventures that have had so much taken off that they’re at an all-time low, or RPGs that will give you hundreds of hours of content for the time you’ve put in.

SEE ALSO: How to sign up for Amazon Prime ahead of Prime Big Deal Days

As Amazon Prime Big Deal Days rolls on, we’ve assembled the top 10 gaming deals across all three major console platforms so far. If the main event adds in some offers that are even better, we’ll immediately be updating this list accordingly. 

In the meantime, our best gaming deals so far includes an RPG with so much money taken off, it feels ridiculous.

Best gaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: SEGA Persona 3 Reload: Standard Edition - PlayStation 5 $19.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $50 Get Deal Why we like it

If you’re catching up on long RPGs that have come out over the years, being able to grab the amazing Persona 3 Reload for only $19.99 — 71% off its launch price — is the best gaming deal Amazon has going right now, ahead of the Prime Day sale. 

Launched in February 2024, this fantastic remake of the already great Persona 3 from 2006 has been a must-buy for fans of the long-running franchise and RPG fans alike. With its upgraded visuals and music remade from the ground up, enhanced turn-based & social-sim mechanics, and new voice-acting performed by a stellar cast, the original’s incredible story — about a group of high schoolers wielding titular Personas to battle Shadows and solve the mysterious Dark Hour — plays better than ever. 

Thankfully, I’m not alone in my praise, as Mashable eventually declared Persona 3 Reload as one of the best games of 2024 at the time. 

Persona games are especially known for their longer lengths amongst role-playing games, and P3R is no different, with a 70-hour minimum playtime to beat the campaign, with at least 100 hours required for completionists. For only $20 to buy the game physically on PS5, that’s at most 28 cents per hour for an incredible game. 

As shown through its pricing history on price tracker CamelCamelCamel, this particular game will likely go back to its higher price of $69.99 once stock allocation for the $20 sale price runs out. 

Persona 3 Reload is also available on Xbox Series X for $35.16, and its upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 port is available to pre-order for $59.99, making this sale on the PS5 version the best cost-effective way to play it if you own all consoles. 

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Sony’s WH-1000XM6 headphones score a Prime Day deal worth tuning into

Mashable - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 12:32

SAVE 5%: As of Oct. 7, the Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Headphones are on sale for $428 at Amazon, down from $450 for a limited time.

Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones $428 at Amazon
$450 Save $22 Get Deal

As of Oct. 7, the Sony WH-1000XM6, the latest iteration of Sony’s legendary noise-cancelling headphone series, are on sale for $428, down from its regular price of $450 on Amazon.

We’ve been seeing lots of the best Prime Day Deals already flooding Amazon, but these headphones being on sale is another undeniable highlight, even if it's only a 5% discount.

Sony’s WH-1000XM6s continue the brand’s reputation for best-in-class audio engineering. Equipped with Sony’s new HD Noise-Cancelling Processor QN3 and a sophisticated 12-microphone array, these headphones are built to hush even the busiest city streets, aeroplane cabins, or open offices. An updated Adaptive NC Optimizer fine-tunes noise cancellation automatically based on your surroundings, ensuring you get perfectly balanced silence anywhere you go.

SEE ALSO: Some of Amazon's early Prime Day Apple deals are already add-to-cart worthy

Beyond the silence, the sound quality is what sets these cans apart, and is part of what made Mashable give such a strong review for the WH-1000XM6s headphones altogether. What’s more, they’re studio-grade, tuned by Sony’s master engineers for precision and warmth. They support high-resolution audio via LDAC, offering a truly immersive listening experience whether you’re binging your favourite playlist or editing a podcast.

Battery life stretches up to 30 hours, and a quick 3-minute charge nets up to 3 hours of playback — ideal for those who constantly forget to plug in. The headphones also feature multi-device pairing, touch controls, speak-to-chat voice sensing, and wear detection that automatically pauses your music when you take them off.

If comfort matters, you’ll love the redesigned lightweight frame and soft pressure-relieving earcups. Add in a sleek midnight blue, black, or platinum silver finish, and these are arguably Sony’s most refined headphones yet.

With Prime Day rolling in harder than ever, this is a great time to snag one of the top headphones of 2025 before prices rise again. Whether you’re travelling, working, or just want to drown out the world, the WH-1000XM6s deliver audible tranquillity, one note at a time.

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Take $900 off a Bluetti power station in this super-charged Prime Day deal

Mashable - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 12:28

SAVE 38%: As of Oct. 7, the Bluetti Apex 300 is on sale for $1,499 at Amazon, down from $2,399 for a limited time. That's $900 off the list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Bluetti Bluetti Apex 300 $1,499 at Amazon
$2,399 Save $900 Get Deal

Amazon's Prime Big Deals Day is here, running from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, the first major date in the holiday shopping calendar. That means Black Friday-style discounts way ahead of Black Friday itself. Yes, Amazon is getting in early, and we are absolutely here for it.

These kinds of sale events are the perfect opportunity to pick up all those items you've always need but never quite had the cash to justifying buying. Case in point is the Bluetti Apex 300, a seriously powerful, multi-functional, power station and solar charger that usually costs $2,399.

As of Oct. 7, the Bluetti Apex 300 is on sale for $1,499, which means a massive saving of $900. That's 38% off overall.

SEE ALSO: Amazon's Prime Day Apple deals are live and ready to snag

There are all kinds of reasons to stock up with a high-grade power station. Indeed, the Bluetti Apex 300 is great for taking on camping trips, for charging your electric car, RV appliances, electric cars, emergency situations, or general off-grid electricity needs.

Powering up via the mains or through solar charging (if you have a portable solar panel), it can give you enough juice to run a refrigerator for an entire 24 hours. It has six AC outputs so it can manage multiple power needs with a 7680W surge, delivering a 120V/240V simultaneous output. You can even control it via an app.

Stay fully powered with this electric deal on the Bluetti Apex 300 — now just $1,499 for the Prime Big Deals Day, a huge saving of $900. This October Prime Day event only lasts until Oct. 8 so don't miss the deal while it's still available.

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Heres a Star Wars Lego deal thats very strong with the Force on October Prime Day — 30% off these rebel spaceships

Mashable - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 12:14

SAVE 30%: As of Oct. 7, the Lego Star Wars Ghost & Phantom II is on sale for $111.99 at Amazon, down from $159.99 for a limited time.

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars Ghost & Phantom II $111.99 at Amazon
$159.99 Save $48.00 Get Deal

It's not quite Christmas, but it's never not a good time to stock up on toys. That's why we're loving the selection of discounted Legos currently available in Amazon's Prime Big Deals Day event. Running from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, it's the first major sale event of the fall shopping season, so there are bargains you won't find anywhere else, including deals on items you've been waiting on coming down in price.

For Star Wars Lego fans, the Lego Star Wars Ghost & Phantom II is surely one of those items. It's one of the coolest sets of recent years but it's usually docked at the more expensive end of the range. But thanks to the October Prime Day deals, it's now available with a Death Star-sized discount.

From Oct. 7, the Lego Star Wars Ghost & Phantom II is on sale for $111.99, down from its standard list price of $159.99 on Amazon. That's an overall savings of $48.

SEE ALSO: Some of Amazon's early Prime Day Apple deals are already add-to-cart worthy

The Ghost spaceship was first seen in the hugely popular Rebels animated series and then the Disney+ show, Ahsoka. This set is essentially two ships in one and includes five minifigures that you won't find in any other Star Wars Lego set. That makes the Ghost & Phantom II a must-have for fans. It's also one of the best Star Wars ship designs to fly out of the landing bay since the Millennium Falcon.

The Prime Big Deals Day only runs until Oct. 8 so there's limited time to snap up this Lego Star Wars deal. It shouldn't take the Jedi mind trick to convince you that it's a fantastic price. Don't miss your chance to pick up the Lego Star Wars Ghost & Phantom II — discounted from $159.99 to $111.99.

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Im shocked at how good Amazons Kindle deals are — get Kindles starting at $84.99

Mashable - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 12:11
Best Kindle deals Basic Kindle Deal Amazon Kindle $84.99 (Save $25) Get Deal Kindle Paperwhite deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 🔥 $124.99 (Save $35) Get Deal Best Kindle deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 🔥 $149.99 (Save $50) Get Deal Best Colorsoft Deal Amazon Colorsoft Signature Edition 🔥 $209.99 (Save $70) Get Deal Best Kindle Kids Deal Amazon Kindle Kids $94.99 (Save $35) Get Deal

This morning, I got a pleasant surprise: The best October Prime Day Kindle deals are even better than I expected.

Amazon loves to keep us on our toes. I've been covering Prime Day and testing Kindles for years, and one thing I've come to expect is great deals on Amazon's own devices during the sale event — except Kindles. During July Prime Day neither the Paperwhite or Paperwhite Signature Edition got a price cut.

Amazon's e-readers are extremely popular, and because of that, the retailer tends to be choosy about its sales on Kindles. Coming into Prime Big Deal Days, I didn't know what to expect out of Amazon's Kindle deals, but it's safe to say I woke up thrilled at these discounts.

Every Kindle e-reader is discounted during October Prime Day and not only that — multiple devices have hit their lowest price ever.

Here are all of the best Kindle deals to shop during Prime Big Deal Days.

Note: Deals marked with a 🔥 denote an all-time low price.

Best Kindle deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 🔥 $149.99 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $50 Get Deal Why I like it

Historically, the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition hasn't been my top pick, due to its $200 price tag, which even its bonus features couldn't justify. October Prime Day swept in and dropped the price of the Signature Edition down to $149.99. That saves you $50 off of its $199.99 price tag for 25% off. And did I mention that's its lowest price ever?

Not only does this bring the Signature Edition to its lowest price ever, but it also makes it $10 cheaper than the standard Paperwhite — although we should note that also just hit its lowest price ever.

The biggest perk to the Signature Edition is its ad-free lock screen. Usually, I don't think it's worth the extra money, but with this record discount, I think it's an incredible value. For $149.99, you'll enjoy auto-adjusting brightness, 12 weeks of battery, wireless charging, and 32GB of storage.

If you're going to buy a Kindle during October Prime Day, let it be the Signature Edition. However, if you have your heart set on another model, plenty are also at their lowest prices.

Best Colorsoft deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 🔥 $209.99 at Amazon
$279.99 Save $70 Get Deal Why I like it

In the past few weeks, it's never been more apparent how Amazon is investing in their color e-readers. On Sept. 30, the brand launched their redesigned Kindle Scribe that now comes with color.

Similar to Amazon's Paperwhite versus Paperwhite Signature Edition, the retailer has a Colorsoft and Colorsoft Signature Edition. Right now, the Colorsoft Signature Edition received its biggest price cut ever, bringing it down to $209.99. That knocks $70 off its $279.99 list price, for 25% off.

Similar to the Paperwhite Signature Edition, it comes with 32GB of storage, auto-adjusting brightness, an ad-free lockscreen, but it gets the exciting addition of color, too. The color accuracy on the Colorsoft Signature Edition is impressive. While the colors are more muted than they'd read in a physical book, they still remain accurate.

So if you're ready to dive into Amazon's color e-reader line-up, Prime Big Deal Days is the time to do so. Get the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition for $209.99 and save $70.

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These October Prime Day earbuds deals are giving the July sale a run for its money

Mashable - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 12:11
Best earbuds deals ahead of October Prime Day Best Amazon deal Amazon Echo Buds with ANC $34.99 (save $85) Get Deal Best AriPods deal Apple AirPods 4 $89 (save $40) Get Deal Best Beats deal Beats Flex $39.95 (save $30) Get Deal Best Anker Soundcore deal Soundcore by Anker P20i $18.99 (save $21) Get Deal Best TREBLAB deal TREBLAB X3 Pro $47.97 (save $12) Get Deal Best Bose deal Bose QuietComfort with ANC $129 (save $50) Get Deal

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days (aka October Prime Day) is here, and the earbud deals are rolling in. The big sales event runs from Oct. 7–8, and we're already seeing great offers on both noise-canceling and open-earbud options.

As expected, Amazon has marked down its noise-canceling Echo Buds an impressive 71%. The Apple AirPods 4 have also dropped back down to a record low of $89. (The last time we saw them at this price was July's Prime Day event.)

SEE ALSO: October Prime Day 2025: Live updates on the top deals

You'll find these deals, plus more of the best we've seen so far, below. We'll be updating this list throughout the October Prime Day sales event.

Best October Prime Day noise-cancelling earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Buds with ANC $34.99 at Amazon
$119.99 Save $85 Get Deal Why we like it

A 71% discount is a biggie, and a deal this steep can only mean one thing: Prime Day. But even without the massive markdown, these are a great pair of earbuds. They're IPX4 sweat-resistant, have Alexa built-in, and offer up to 15 hours of battery life. The noise cancellation is top-notch thanks to the sealed in-ear design, and the seamless device switching is ideal for jumping between work calls on your laptop and music on your phone.

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Lois Mackenzie contributed to this article.

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Prime members can save big on the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE during Prime Big Deal Days

Mashable - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 12:09

SAVE $45: As of Oct. 7, the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are on sale at Amazon for $54.99. This is 45% off their list price of $99.99, saving you $45.

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$99.99 Save $45.00 Get Deal

The Prime Big Deal Days sale event is officially underway, and Prime members have a treasure trove of excellent discounts to look through. Headphones and earbuds, in particular, have even seen some great price drops. If you've been on the hunt for the latter, this deal on the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE is one you certainly don't want to miss.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are currently on sale for $54.99 for Prime members. This is 45% off their retail price of $99.99, which saves you $45. While the lowest price they dropped to back during July's Prime Day was $52.24 for Prime members, this is incredibly close and still worth jumping on while the deal is available.

SEE ALSO: The best October Prime Day tech deals, hand-picked by a tech editor

With a comfortable fit and Active Noise Cancellation, the Galaxy Buds FE are a great fit for those looking for new earbuds to use while working out or to take on a long trip. They even have a cool Interpreter feature that can be used through a Galaxy phone to hear real-time translations when you're speaking with someone who speaks a different language. And on top of that, they boast excellent battery life that can last up to 30 hours on a single charge.

If you're a Prime member, you have through tomorrow to score this sweet deal on the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE during Prime Big Deal Days. And if you're looking for even more earbud deals, check out our breakdown of the best earbuds deals for October Prime Day.

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Amazon devices are beating their July prices during October Prime Day: Save on Fire Tablets, Blink doorbells

Mashable - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 11:29

An Amazon event wouldn't be an Amazon event without the brand pushing its own devices. Several Echo deals, Fire Tablet deals, and Blink camera deals are live as Prime Big Deal Days kicks off on Oct. 7.

The best Prime Day Amazon device deals at a glance: BEST FIRE TABLET DEAL Amazon Fire HD 10 (64GB) $79.99 (save $100) Get Deal BEST FIRE TV DEAL Insignia 65-inch QF Series QLED 4K Fire TV $299.99 (save $200) Get Deal BEST ECHO DEAL Echo Buds with ANC $34.99 (save $85) Get Deal BEST KINDLE DEAL Kindle Scribe (16GB) $299.99 (save $100) Get Deal BEST BLINK DEAL Blink Video Doorbell $34.99 (save $35) Get Deal

A few devices are even beating their Prime Day prices from July: Particularly of note are the Echo Show 8 dropping to $99.99 (compared to $109.99 in July) and the Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation dropping to $34.99 — a 71% discount only matched during Black Friday 2024.

There are a ton of great Fire TV deals — they just happen to be on Fire TVs from non-Amazon brands, like Insignia and Hisense. There aren't a ton of great Kindle deals just yet, but we'll update this post immediately when more Kindles do go on sale at Amazon. But for now, you can prepare by signing up for three months of Kindle Unlimited for free if you've never subscribed before.

Before you buy, see if Amazon announced a new version of that device at its fall hardware event on Sept. 30 — maybe you'll want to wait for the refreshed model, or maybe the new prices are the justification you needed to grab a deal now.

SEE ALSO: What is Stuff Your Kindle Day? The best way to fill your e-reader with free books.

Below, we're keeping tabs on all of the best Amazon device deals before and throughout the end of October Prime Day on Oct. 8. The best Amazon device deals do tend to sell out toward the end of the sale, so if you see a good price drop now, hop on it. There's also a ton of stuff outside of Amazon devices on sale ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, so be sure to follow along with our carefully curated coverage of all of the best October Prime Day deals.

Note: Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to new record-low prices, while struck-through deals were sold out or expired at the time of writing.

Best Amazon device deal overall Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Our pick: Amazon Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation (newest model) 🔥 $34.99 at Amazon
$119.99 Save $85 Get Deal Why we like it

There's no way around it: A ton of people are going to buy AirPods this October Prime Day. But for those who aren't married to Apple's earbuds (or how often they seem to break), just know that the latest version of Amazon's Echo Buds with ANC are just $34.99 after a 71% discount. That beats their Prime Day price from July by $10, and you could get five pairs of Echo Buds for less than the $199.99 sale price of the AirPods Pro 2.

Amazon's noise cancellation doesn't level with the effectiveness of those AirPods or other top noise-cancelling earbuds, but casual music or podcast listeners may not care at this price point.

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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for October 7, 2025

Mashable - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 11:18

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, Oct. 7, 2025:

AcrossAirport in Queens, familiarly

  • The answer is JFK.

Greek goddess of the earth

  • The answer is Gaia.

Lively and exciting

  • The answer is Buzzy.

Tease playfully

  • The answer is Stalk.

Minnesota senator Klobuchar

  • The answer is Amy.

DownD.J. ___ Jeff, onetime musical partner of Will Smith

  • The answer is Jazzy.

Emit bubbles

  • The answer is Fizz.

"Sure," slangily

  • The answer is Kay.

Westernmost territory of the U.S.

  • The answer is Guam.

Undergarment item

  • The answer is Bra.

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

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 7, 2025

Mashable - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 11:09

The NYT Connections puzzle today shouldn't be hard to solve if you're chatty.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?

The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for September 2, 2025 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: The scoop

  • Green: Seen on The Big Day

  • Blue: A squad

  • Purple: Found on Broadway

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections categories

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

  • Yellow: Gossip

  • Green: Seen at a wedding

  • Blue: Team

  • Purple: Musicals plus starting letter

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 #850 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

  • Gossip: BUZZ, DIRT, DISH, TALK

  • Seen at a wedding: ALTAR, BOUQUET, CAKE, RING

  • Team: BUNCH, CREW, GROUP, PACK

  • Musicals plus starting letter: BRENT, CHAIR, FANNIE, SCATS

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for September 29, 2025

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

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

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NYT Strands hints, answers for October 7, 2025

Mashable - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 11:09

Today's NYT Strands hints might not be allowed in a rental property.

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.

Today's NYT Strands puzzle should be easy to solve, provided that you're an animal lover.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 29, 2025 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 29, 2025 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Unusual companions

The words are related to animals.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe uncommon animals.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Exotic Pet.

Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for October 7

  • Chinchilla

  • Gecko

  • Skunk

  • Exotic Pet

  • Axolotl

  • Pyhton

  • Parrot

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!

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NYT Pips hints, answers for October 7, 2025

Mashable - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 11:08

Happy Tuesday and welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Today's games are harder than they initially seem, but we have all the tips you need to navigate them.

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.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 4, 2025

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 October 4, 2025 Easy difficulty hints, answers for Oct. 7 Pips

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

Number (16): Everything in this space must add to 16. The answer is 0-4, placed vertically; 4-4, placed horizontally; 4-5, placed vertically.

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

Medium difficulty hints, answers for Oct. 7 Pips

Less Than (4): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 1-2, placed vertically; 0-6, placed horizontally.

Equal (6): Everything in this red space must be equal to 6. The answer is 0-6, placed horizontally; 2-6, placed horizontally; 3-6, placed vertically.

Equal (2): Everything in this light blue space must be equal to 2. The answer is 1-2, placed vertically; 2-6, placed horizontally; 4-2, placed horizontally; 2-5, placed horizontally.

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

Number (11): Everything in this space must add to 11. The answer is 2-5, placed horizontally; 3-5, placed horizontally; 1-0, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for Oct. 7 Pips

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

Number (11): Everything in this space must add to 11. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally; 3-2, placed vertically.

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

Number (5): Everything in this space must add to 5. The answer is 2-5, placed vertically; 0-3, placed horizontally.

Number (7): Everything in this space must add to 7. The answer is 0-3, placed horizontally; 4-2, placed horizontally.

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

Number (11): Everything in this light blue space must add to 11. The answer is 2-0, placed vertically; 5-6, placed horizontally.

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

Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 1-6, placed horizontally.

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 7, 2025

Mashable - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 11:08

Today's Connections: Sports Edition features answers that would wreck your fantasy league team.

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. 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: Worst things to see about your fantasy football starter

  • Green: Shoe names

  • Blue: All-time dinger leaders

  • Purple: Football players that play this hybrid offensive position

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

  • Yellow: NFL Injury Report Designations

  • Green: Adidas Shoes

  • Blue: MLB Career Home Run Leaders, Familiarly

  • Purple: Current NFL Tight Ends

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 #379 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

  • NFL Injury Report Designations - DOUBTFUL, OUT, PROBABLE, QUESTIONABLE

  • Adidas Shoes - GAZELLE, SAMBA, SUPERSTAR, ULTRABOOST

  • MLB Career Home Run Leaders, Familiarly - ALBERT, BABE, BARRY, HANK

  • Current NFL Tight Ends - HENRY, LIKELY, PITTS, WARREN

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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Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 7, 2025

Mashable - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 11:07

Today's Wordle answer has a letter placed in a spot that might throw you off.

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.

Today's NYT Wordle puzzle shouldn't be difficult to solve if you love undergarments.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 29, 2025 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for September 29, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A thin, elastic fabric.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter N appears twice.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter N.

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

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

NYLON

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for September 2, 2025

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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