IT General

Is the Apple Studio Display Worth It in 2025?

How-To Geek - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 16:00

My MacBook Pro rarely leaves the house, which means I’ve put some serious thought into building a desktop setup around it. The most obvious choice for someone in my position is the Apple Studio Display.

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Americans Are Spending More on a Car Than They Can Afford

How-To Geek - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 15:57

Buying a new car can be exciting, but the reality of those monthly payments is a different story. Few people can walk into a dealership and pay cash, irrespective of whether they're eyeing a RAV4 or a CLA.

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Bumble adds host of new safety and compatibility features

Mashable - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 15:36

Bumble has announced a host of new safety and compatibility features, including the ability to share your date details with friends.

Bumble users can now share the identity, location, date, and time of a date with a trusted contact using the Share Date feature. Seventy-six percent of women always inform friends or family of their date details ahead of time, according to a survey of 2,500 UK dating app users aged 18 to 35, the results of which were emailed to Mashable.

The dating app is also launching ID Verification, so users can use a government-issued ID to confirm their identity. Users will also be able to request that their matches complete the ID Verification process, in addition to filtering out profiles who've not completed this step. Previously, users have been able to verify their identity using selfies.

SEE ALSO: How does orientation affect the dating app experience?

In addition to these safety tools, a new Discover feature is launching, which will showcase the most compatible profiles to users based on mutual interests and shared dating intentions. The feature will refresh daily. Users are encouraged to update and add to their preferred interest badges and to ensure they've listed their dating intentions and completed their profile with as much information as possible, so the Discover suggestions are relevant.

Bumble is adding to its existing feature Review Before You Send, which warns users when messages may be inappropriate, and gives them the chance to edit them before sending. The feature was initially launched for Bumble's Compliments feature, which lets users send a message ahead of matching so they can stand out. But this new update will expand the review feature across all chat conversations.

All features will be free to Bumble members.

Dating app culture is coming increasingly under scrutiny as users report dating fatigue and safety concerns. Ninety-five percent of dating app users feel it's important that dating apps play an important role in preventing bad behaviour online, according to the same survey, and 94 percent want to be reassured that their dating app experiences will be respectful.

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Qualcomm's New Chips Are for Next-Gen Gaming Handhelds

How-To Geek - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 15:00

Qualcomm has revealed three new chipsets that will power new Android-based gaming handhelds. They will be used in new devices from Retroid Pocket, Ayaneo, and other manufacturers.

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What Is a Video Game Demake?

How-To Geek - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 14:30

You’ve heard of video game remakes, where old titles are modernized for a new generation of gamers as franchise reboots, but what about demakes?

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Take your tunes on the go with the Beats Pill — now $50 off at Best Buy

Mashable - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 14:14

SAVE $50: As of March 17, the Beats Pill portable Bluetooth speaker is on sale at Best Buy for $99.99. That's 33% off its list price of $149.99.

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Springtime is right around the corner and if you're itching to spend some time out in the sunshine, a portable speaker is a great investment so you can listen to your favorite music, audiobooks, or podcasts outside of the house. If you've been looking to pick one up, Best Buy's offering a great deal at the moment on the Beats Pill.

The Beats Pill is down by $50 discount at Best Buy, dropping its price from $149.99 to $99.99. This deal applies to the champagne gold, statement red, and matte black speakers, so you can pick out the one that best suits your style. As a bonus, your purchase also comes with up to three months of Apple Music for free if you're a new or returning subscriber. What better way to kickstart listening to music on this sleek little speaker?

SEE ALSO: The 8 best Bluetooth speakers, tested

Alongside excellent sound quality — thanks to an upgraded acoustic architecture — the Beats Pill has a design that's perfect for packing up and taking on the go. Not to mention, it boasts up to 24 hours of battery life, so even if you take it on a road trip it'll keep you busy for ages before needing to be recharged. It even has a durable build that's dust and water resistant, so it can handle any adventure you take it on.

With the weather getting warmer, there's no better time than now to pick up a portable speaker. Don't miss out on $50 off the Beats Pill at Best Buy.

Outside of portable speakers, if you're looking to upgrade your sound system in your home instead, there are a few soundbar and speaker deals that are worth checking out right now, too. The Sonos Era 100 is currently $50 off at Amazon and you can score Samsung’s Q-Series Dolby Atmos soundbar at over $700 off at Walmart.

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7 Reasons Why Apple Photos Is the Only Mac Photo Editing App You Need

How-To Geek - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 14:00

There's no shortage of third-party editing apps for editing photos on your Mac. However, the built-in Photos app on macOS is a capable photo editor that probably satisfies the needs of most people.

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Toyota Built an SUV That Outshines Rolls-Royce

How-To Geek - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 13:46

Rolls-Royce may be famous for crafting the world's most luxurious cars, but did you know Toyota—usually known for its affordable, reliable vehicles—has a super-luxurious SUV that outshines the Rolls-Royce Cullinan? It's true, but there's a catch: this ultra-luxurious ride is only available in Japan.

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How to unblock Pornhub for free

Mashable - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 13:42

TL;DR: Unblock Pornhub from anywhere in the world with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN.

Is Pornhub banned where you live? It's not unlikely.

More than a third of U.S. states have introduced restrictions for online adult content. Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee were the latest States to enforce age verification laws, meaning that millions of users in the U.S. are now unable to access Pornhub. There are complicated reasons for these restrictions, but the workaround is straightforward.

If you want to unblock sites like Pornhub for free from anywhere in the world, we have the information you need.

How to unblock Pornhub for free

VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to secure server in another location. This straightforward process bypasses geo-restrictions so you can access sites like Pornhub from anywhere in the world.

Unblock Pornhub by following these simple steps:

  1. Sign up for a VPN (like 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 a location that supports access to Pornhub

  4. Visit Pornhub

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The best VPNs for unblocking porn sites are not free, but most do offer free-trial peiods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can unblock porn sites like Pornhub without actually spending anything. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you the opportunity to temporarily retain access to Pornhub before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Pornhub?

ExpressVPN is the top choice for unblocking porn sites like Pornhub, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries

  • 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 streaming speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Unblock Pornhub for free with ExpressVPN.

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Best Buy has knocked $50 off the sleek Garmin Venu 3S smartwatch

Mashable - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 13:31

SAVE $50: As of March 17, the Garmin Venu 3S is on sale at Best Buy for $399.99. That's 11% off its list price of $449.99.

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If you've been looking for a smartwatch that does a little bit of everything — from fitness to lifestyle tracking — and has a very stylish design, the Garmin Venu 3S is worth a look. At the moment, the stainless steel and french gray model is $50 off at Best Buy. If you've had your eye on it, now's a great time to scoop it up and save a little extra cash.

This discount on the Garmin Venu 3S has dropped its price from $449.99 to $399.99. The french gray band color is the only model on Best Buy that's on sale at the moment, but if it has caught your eye, it's a deal worth taking advantage of. The Garmin Venu 3S has a variety of features to make it worth the price tag.

SEE ALSO: The best smartwatch for every wrist

The Garmin Venu 3S certainly stands out as a stylish smartwatch. It boasts a bright AMOLED display and up to 10 days of battery life so you won't need to worry about a recharge too frequently. It has plenty of features to help you stay on top of your goals, too. In terms of health-related features, it offers a heart rate monitor, stress tracking, and will give you a sleep score so you can better understand your sleep patterns each night, to name a few.

When it comes to fitness, the Garmin Venu 3S is here to help you keep up with your favorite routines as well. It offers over 30 sports apps — including walking, swimming, cycling, and more — and even includes a Body Battery energy monitor that breaks down your energy levels so you can better plan a workout routine for the day.

If you're looking for a fitness-focused smartwatch to help you stay on top of your goals, this discount on the Garmin Venu 3S at Best Buy is worth checking out while it's still live.

It isn't the only smartwatch or fitness tracker deal that's caught our eye lately, though. You can also save on the Garmin vívoactive 5 right now at Best Buy and if running is more of your thing, the Garmin Forerunner 55 is on sale there as well.

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Hurdle hints and answers for March 17, 2025

Mashable - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 13:15

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

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: Hurdle: Everything you need to know to find the answers Hurdle Word 1 hint

Someone who parks your car.

SEE ALSO: Apple’s new M3 MacBook Air is $300 off at Amazon. And yes, I’m tempted. Hurdle Word 1 answer

VALET

Hurdle Word 2 hint

A rude comment.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for March 17, 2025 Hurdle Word 2 Answer

SNARK

Hurdle Word 3 hint

Quirky or outlandish.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 17 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 17, 2025 Hurdle Word 3 answer

WACKY

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Bubbles in a glass of beer.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for March 17 Hurdle Word 4 answer

FROTH

Final Hurdle hint

More certain.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Games available on Mashable Hurdle Word 5 answer

SURER

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

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The White Lotus Season 3, episode 5 monologue is already becoming a meme

Mashable - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 13:01

The White Lotus has never been afraid to go to some strange places, but we're not sure "strange" quite sums up the monologue given by Sam Rockwell's character, Frank, in Season 3, episode 5.

Frank is introduced to us in Bangkok as an old friend of White Lotus guest Rick (Walton Goggins), who the latter meets up with during his pursuit of hotel owner Sritala (Lek Patravadi) and her husband, Jim Hollinger.

SEE ALSO: 'The White Lotus' Season 3, episode 2: What's the deal with Victoria and Kate?

The two meet in a bar, where Frank gives Rick a mysterious briefcase before discussing his newfound sobriety. The discussion leads to Frank explaining how he came to be sober, resulting in the delivery of a monologue in which he describes — in detail both graphic and wildly offensive — how he came to stop drinking.

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"When I got here, oh, I was like a kid in a candy store," says a deadpan Frank. "If you got money, no attachments, nothing to do. I started partying. It got wild."

That is pretty much the only part of the monologue that's even vaguely PG, and the whole thing lasts for several minutes. It's the type of monologue that can really only be summed up with a facial expression, and fortunately Rick's face says it all.

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At this stage Rick's expression is surely destined for meme territory.

The White Lotus is streaming now on Max, with new episodes dropping weekly at 9 p.m. ET Sundays on HBO.

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These 15 Games Have Other Games Hidden Inside Them

How-To Geek - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 13:00

Game developers are a cheeky bunch. They have been known to hide everything from secret levels to full-length movies inside their games. Sometimes, they take things even further and bury fully-playable games inside other games.

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Everything you need to know about the Beatbot AquaSense 2 series

How-To Geek - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 13:00

Originally announced at CES 2025 earlier this year, Beatbot’s AquaSense 2 series has been highly anticipated since its debut. When it comes to pool cleaning robots, Beatbot is extremely well-regarded, and this new AquaSense 2 series leaves a lot to be excited about.

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 17, 2025

Mashable - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 12:56

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's The Mini crossword answers for March 17 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: A thin piece

  • Green: Liberty

  • Blue: Types of large vehicles

  • Purple: Musical group names without a number

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: Filament

  • Green: Uninhibitedness

  • Blue: Kinds of trucks

  • Purple: Bands minus the number five

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 #645 is...

What is the answer to Connections today
  • Filament: FIBER, STRAND, STRING, THREAD

  • Uninhibitedness: ABANDON, FREEDOM, SPONTANEITY, UNRESTRAINT

  • Kinds of trucks: DUMP, GARBAGE, MONSTER, PICKUP

  • Bands minus the number five: BEN FOLDS, JACKSON, MAROON, MC

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 March 17

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

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

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

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for March 17, 2025

Mashable - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 12:56

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

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

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for March 17 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's The Mini crossword answers for March 17, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Ted's last name in the Apple TV hit series.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter S appears twice.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter L.

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...

LASSO.

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 March 17

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

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

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 17

Mashable - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 12:55

Connections: Sports Edition is a new 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.

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: Pro-football mascots, not plural

  • Green: Probably won't win

  • Blue: What locals might call their basketball team

  • Purple: Went to the same school

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 teams, minus the S

  • Green: Unlikely winner

  • Blue: Colloquial nicknames for college teams

  • Purple: UConn basketball greats

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 #175 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today
  • NFL teams, minus the S - BRONCO, COLT, COWBOY, RAM

  • Unlikely winner - DARK HORSE, LONG SHOT, MINNOW, UNDERDOG

  • Colloquial nicknames for college teams - CATS, HOOS, TERPS, ZAGS

  • UConn basketball greats - BIRD, HAMILTON, LOBO, WALKER

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.

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

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

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

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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for March 17, 2025

Mashable - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 12:55

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

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, March 17, 2025:

AcrossSignature health legislation of the Obama era, for short
  • The answer is ACA.

Pitt of "Moneyball"
  • The answer is Brad.

With 2-Down, U.S. national park that's larger than the entirety of Rhode Island
  • The answer is Grand.

Saharan country whose capital is Tripoli
  • The answer is Libya.

Figure of speech
  • The answer is Idiom.

Baked ___ (barbecue side dish)
  • The answer is Beans.

DownOil-rich peninsula
  • The answer is Arabia.

See 5-Across
  • The answer is Canyon.

It comes after Wednesday
  • The answer is Addams.

People traditionally stand for her entrance
  • The answer is Bride.

Insincere
  • The answer is Glib.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of Games

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

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

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Score the Google Pixel Watch 3 for under $300

Mashable - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 12:21

SAVE $60: As of March 17, the Google Pixel Watch 3 (41mm) is on sale at Amazon for $289.99. That's 17% off its list price of $349.99.

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Staying on top of fitness routine and your everyday health can sometimes feel like a chore, which is why a smartwatch can be a helpful investment. If you're an Android user looking for a high-quality option to improve your daily life, the Google Pixel Watch 3 is a worthy option. What's even better is you can score it on sale right now at Amazon, saving you $60 on its usual price.

The Google Pixel Watch 3 (41mm) is currently on sale for $289.99, 17% off its original list price of $349.99. This price is only $10 away from its lowest price ever, so this deal is definitely worth taking advantage of while it's still live. Amazon has it marked as a limited-time deal, so it may not last long. Act fast to grab it at this price if it has caught your eye.

SEE ALSO: The best smartwatch for every wrist

The Google Pixel Watch 3 boasts plenty of features to keep you going throughout the day, too. This includes advanced running features that allow you to customize your runs, targets for cardio load and readiness, and a Morning Brief feature that helps you prepare for the day. Our hands-on review praised this element in particular with Mashable's Kimberly Gedeon saying that it offers a summary each morning "of how you slept, your readiness score (how prepared your body is for physical exercise), weekly exercise progress, heart-rate variability, breathing rate, and blood-oxygen level."

If you've had a Pixel Watch 3 on your radar, don't miss out on this limited-time deal on the Google Pixel Watch 3 (41mm) at Amazon.

There are quite a few more smartwatch deals floating around right now that are worth a look. If you're an Apple user, the Apple Watch Series 10 has had a great discount at Amazon as well. Or, if you're looking for more of a fitness-focused smartwatch, the Garmin vívoactive 5 is on sale at Best Buy.

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Samsung’s 65-inch S90D OLED TV is $300 off at Best Buy, and I’m very tempted

Mashable - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 12:01

SAVE $300: As of March 17, Samsung 65-inch S90D OLED 4K Smart TV is available for $1,399.99 at Best Buy. That’s $300 off its regular price of $1,699.99.

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A good OLED TV is like a PSA 10 Shadowless 1st Edition Charizard: Stunning, legendary, and way out of my price range. Sorry, but the Pokémon FOMO is real. But Best Buy just knocked $300 off the Samsung 65-inch S90D OLED, bringing it down to $1,399.99. That’s still a chunk of change, but considering Samsung’s S90D is one of the best OLEDs of 2024, this deal is actually pretty generous.

Samsung’s OLED HDR+ technology makes every detail pop, with deep blacks, bright highlights, and colors validated by Pantone. The NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor takes the picture up a notch, upscaling everything to 4K and optimizing each scene with Real Depth Enhancer. Even if you’re watching old home videos, they’ll somehow look crisper and more cinematic.

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This is a great screen for gaming on too. Motion Xcelerator Turbo+4 delivers smooth 4K gameplay at 120Hz with virtually no lag. The Gaming Hub lets you stream games straight from the TV, with no console required. If you do have a console, the four HDMI 2.1 ports mean no more cable-swapping drama.

  • Price: $1,399.99 $1,699.99

  • Retailer: Best Buy

  • Display: 65-inch OLED, 4K UHD

  • Processor: NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor

  • HDR: OLED HDR+

  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz with Motion Xcelerator Turbo+4

  • Audio: Dolby Atmos, Object Tracking Sound Lite

  • Smart TV: Samsung Tizen OS

  • Gaming Features: Gaming Hub, NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium

  • HDMI Ports: 4 x HDMI 2.1

Sound is just as impressive. Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking Sound Lite make audio feel like it’s moving with the action, so those intense car chases or dramatic monologues hit even harder. If you have a Samsung soundbar, the Q-Symphony feature syncs the TV speakers and soundbar for an even fuller experience.

Samsung’s Tizen OS keeps all your apps in one place, while AI Customization Mode tweaks picture settings based on what you’re watching. The TV even analyzes ambient lighting to reduce energy use. Not sure how much electricity that actually saves, but hey, every little bit counts.

If you’ve been waiting for a solid OLED TV deal, this might be the time to make a move. $1,399.99 for a high-end Samsung OLED? I’ve seen worse ways to spend money.

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