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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Disney+ and Hulu Bundle — $12.99 per month

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

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

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

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

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

• Hulu Student Deal — $1.99 per month

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hulu's monthly plans

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Live TV Only — $88.99 per month

Wondering what to watch once you get set up with a Hulu plan or bundle? We're here to help with that as well. Have a look at our roundups of the 30 best comedies on Hulu, the 25 best sci-fi movies on Hulu, and the 26 best horror movies on Hulu to start building your watchlist. And if you're in the mood to binge-watch a show, check out our breakdown of the 25 best shows on Hulu.

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

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

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

How to get this limited-time deal

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

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

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TL;DR: Stop tab-hopping and make the AI process a whole lot smoother with this lifetime subscription to AskAnyModel AI Pro Plan, now only $39.99 (reg. $499).

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

Right now, you can lock in a lifetime subscription to AskAnyModel AI Pro Plan for just $39.99.

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

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

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

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

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

The 13.3-inch Retina display offers vibrant colors and crisp detail, making it a delight for everything from editing photos to binge-watching your favorite show or simply browsing the web. Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 also provides smoother frame rates. And you’ll have an impressive 10 hours of battery life on a single charge, so you don’t have to constantly hunt down an electrical outlet.

This particular MacBook Pro comes equipped with 8GB of RAM and a 128GB HDD, so you have space to store files locally and download your favorite apps and media. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 make it easy to stay connected from anywhere, and a 720p FaceTime HD camera lets you keep in touch with friends, family, and coworkers, too.

You’re saving big on this MacBook Pro thanks to its Grade B refurbished status. That means it will arrive with light scuffing on the bevel or case, or light scratches or dents on the body, while you secure a massive discount.

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

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

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

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

What is La Liga?

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

The defending champions are Barcelona.

When is La Liga?

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

How to watch La Liga for free

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. Visit CazéTV

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

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

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

What is the best VPN for CazeTV?

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

• Servers in 105 countries, including Brazil

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

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

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where are the disappearing messages?

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

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

Private photo albums

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

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

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

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

Screenshot protection is lacking

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

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

The final verdict

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

According to price tracker camelcamelcamel, this is the best-ever price for this model. This deal is for the 32GB device in black, but for $10 more, you can upgrade to the lilac or ocean colorways.

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

The lightweight design also features a strengthened aluminosilicate glass, making it robust and durable. Plus, it has a 5MP front-facing camera for video calls or filming content. Other features include smart tools for drafting emails, summarizing webpages, and creating wallpapers, as well as Amazon Kids parental controls and Alexa support.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The floors handle themselves now. Grab the Ecovacs Deebot T80S Omni robot vacuum and mop at Amazon before the deal ends.

TL;DR: Get the iPhone 17 for free from T-Mobile when you trade in your eligible phone on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is also free with T-Mobile — qualify by bringing your number on an Experience Beyond plan (no trade-in needed).

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Samsung and Google have completely taken over the tech news cycle with a flood of new foldables, smartwatches, smart glasses, and flagship phones, leaving Apple fans stuck in the annual pre-launch waiting room.

We know talk of the iPhone 18 is exciting, but you don't actually have to wait for Apple's next keynote to score a major upgrade. Between soaring component costs and global RAM shortages that are driving up retail prices across the board, T-Mobile is softening the blow by rolling out a set of limited-time free iPhone 17 offers.

If you want the simplest entry point into the Apple ecosystem, the iPhone 17e is currently free when you switch to almost any qualifying T-Mobile plan, no trade-in required. For those eyeing standard flagship specs, the iPhone 17 is completely free over 36 months on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan when you turn in an eligible trade-in device. And if you want the flagship iPhone 17 Pro for free, simply bring your existing number over to an Experience Beyond plan (no trade-in required).

All of these deals are live through the weekend.

T-Mobile requires you to pay local sales tax on the full retail value of the phone upfront, alongside a standard $35 device connection fee per line at checkout. Your savings are then applied as monthly bill credits spread over 24 to 36 months.

Paying a small fee in upfront taxes and fees to walk away with a brand-new iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro remains one of the highest-value carrier plays on the market this weekend. You know it makes sense.

The Moon is starting to reappear more each night as we work through the lunar cycle. We're still in the waxing Crescent phase, which means the illuminated portion is growing a little more each night.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Monday, Aug. 17, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon phase is in Waxing Crescent phase, with 24% of its surface visible.

Without any visual aids, tonight you can see the Mares Crisium and Fecunditatis. With binoculars or a telescope you'll also be able to see the Endymion Crater.

When is the next Full Moon?

The next Full Moon will take place on August 28.

What are Moon phases?

The Moon doesn't look the same from Earth every night. As it travels around our planet, it moves through a lunar cycle that takes roughly 29.5 days to complete, according to NASA. The changing positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon affect how much of the Moon's sunlit side we can see, creating the different phases. Over the course of the cycle, the Moon progresses from a narrow crescent to a half Moon and eventually a Full Moon, before starting the sequence over again.

The eight phases are:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you know a bit of trivia.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

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The words are related to things that bend.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe parts of the body that bend.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

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NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Body Joints.

NYT Strands word list for August 17

• Elbow

• Ankle

• Neck

• Wrist

• Knuckle

• Shoulder

• Knee

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HBO might as well change the name of Lanterns to Lantern, because by the end of its very first episode, only one of its Green Lanterns is still alive.

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The series kicks off in 2016, with Earth's Green Lantern Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and his trainee John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) investigating a shooting in Rushville, Nebraska. In the episode's final moments Lanterns flashes ahead to 2026. In the present-day timeline, John returns to Rushville, alone, and reunites with Sheriff Kerry Kane (Kelly Macdonald). She brings him to the football field where the Rushville shooting took place and shows him that Hal is sitting in the stands... with a gunshot wound to the head.

That's right: Lanterns kills Hal Jordan, iconic Green Lantern, right out the gate. Here's what that means for the rest of the show, and how we could see him again.

Is Hal Jordan out of Lanterns for good? Kyle Chandler in "Lanterns." Credit: John Johnson / HBO Max

Here's the good news: Audiences haven't seen the last of Hal in Lanterns. The show's trailer is full of footage of Hal that we don't get to see in episode 1, including him visiting his old mentor Sinestro (Ulrich Thomsen) in prison. That means a good chunk of the rest of the season will take place in 2016, with Hal and John still trying to solve the murder. Whether the show will alternate between the two timelines or simply advance in chronological order remains to be seen.

There could be a way to still see Hal, even in death. John learns this in episode 1, when he speaks to a younger version of Hal whose consciousness was uploaded to his Power Ring, then given a little extra boost of sentience by the ring itself. As this version of Hal tells John, Lanterns should be backing up these iterations of themselves weekly, a duty Hal has clearly let fall to the wayside over the last 10 years.

Even though Hal hasn't been backing himself up, this copy of him still exists. That means it would still exist in 2026, and John could access it as he tries to solve Hal's own murder mystery. But there's just one small hitch in that plan. Hal isn't wearing his ring when John and Kerry find his body. Where could it be?

Based on Superman, we know that Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion) is now Earth's Green Lantern. While he and Hal have different rings, maybe he would know where to find Hal's. Fillion is confirmed to star in Lanterns, so he'll be figuring into the story at some point, likely in the present when he is a Lantern himself.

However, Gardner's status as Lantern raises more fascinating questions about John and Hal (pre-death, that is). If both of them were alive between 2016 and 2026, why isn't one of them Earth's Green Lantern? What happened in these 10 years to make the Green Lantern Corps pass the title onto Gardner? And of course, the most pressing question of all: Who killed Hal?

Lanterns is now streaming on HBO Max, with new episodes premiering Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max.

This week is all about intellectual property. The three thrillers on the list are part of long-running franchises. Some of them are certainly scarier than others, so if you love horror, you'll appreciate several of these picks. Our top selection is a direct sequel to a zombie movie from a beloved dystopian franchise.

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Visual Studio can analyze the context of your code, including variables, functions, and libraries, then provide ranked suggestions for what you might write next. AI-assisted refactoring can also help reduce repetitive code and boilerplate, giving developers more time to focus on the problem they’re trying to solve.

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The IDE also supports development across multiple languages and platforms. Developers can build .NET MAUI applications for mobile and desktop, create web interfaces with Blazor, or work with .NET and C++ projects targeting Windows, Linux, and containers. Hot Reload lets you apply specific code changes while an application is running, which can reduce the stop-and-start of testing updates.

For teams, Visual Studio includes CodeLens and Live Share. CodeLens surfaces information such as recent changes, authors, tests, and commit history directly within the editor, while Live Share allows developers to collaborate on code and debugging sessions without requiring every teammate to clone a repository or configure the same dependencies.

We’ve listed many of Microsoft’s productivity software before, but Visual Studio is aimed at a specific audience. It’s built for developers who need a dedicated environment for creating and maintaining software, rather than for general-purpose office work.

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Truck owners in the United States spent more than $15 billion in 2025 modifying their pickups for off-road outings, according to the 2026 SEMA Market Report, with lift kits and suspension upgrades accounting for more than $3 billion of that total. Pickup trucks, perhaps not surprisingly, generate the largest share of aftermarket sales, according to the SEMA report.

While modern Linux distros will come with a slick user interface, in the past, they tended to be basic affairs. Because Linux and Unix systems offer much more choice in how the interface is set up, there is a wide range of window managers available. Here are some classics that shaped the early days of the system. They're obscure, but they shaped a lot of modern desktops like GNOME and KDE Plasma.

The best part about Prime Video refilling its library coffers with more than 50 new movies at the beginning of the month is that it almost always includes more than enough iconic, sure-fire hits that are guaranteed to please. Sure, you could take Project Hail Mary for another spin, but when you've got the four top-shelf titles below to watch this week, why would you?

Many things that we consider temporary at first become a permanent part of our daily lives, for one reason or another. As an example, I placed my first SSD on top of my case's built-in 3.5-inch drive enclosure because I couldn't be bothered to properly install it and left it there for years until I built a new PC in a new chassis. In the case of Windows, a stopgap dialog box created in 1994 still lives on as a permanent part of Windows.