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Google seems to be dead-set on adding Nano Banana — aka its Gemini 2.5 Flash Image-powered AI tool — into nearly all of its products.

Android Authority reported that it discovered a version of Google Messages that "includes code that points to the introduction of Nano Banana functionality in the messaging app." The tech-focused site wrote that it found a banana icon in Google Messages that did not yet do anything. But given the finding, it doesn't seem like a stretch that Nano Banana would soon be integrated into Google Messages.

SEE ALSO: 6 Google Gemini AI photo prompts to try

To wit, the AI image tool has already been added to many of Google's products, including Google Search, NotebookLM, and, soon enough, Photos. Nano Banana functions like most other AI image tools — you deliver a text prompt, perhaps upload an image, and it spits out results. Folks have been especially impressed with its ability to edit or work with photos.

If you use Google products, hopefully you're a fan of the AI image tool, because it appears it will soon be integrated into just about everything the company does.

There's a new Windows utility that might make using the Microsoft operating system easier on the eyes.

Meet Light Switch, the newest member of the Microsoft "PowerToys" portfolio. In case you're not familiar, PowerToys is an app you can download that features an expanding set of tools for, well, Windows power users. Light Switch is a new one packaged with PowerToys 0.95, as outlined in a Microsoft blog post. The way it works is that it switches your OS from light mode to dark mode, and back again, depending on the time of day. When the sun sets, light mode switches to dark, but you can also set custom times, if you'd like.

SEE ALSO: Windows 10 life support ends Oct. 14. Here’s what will happen.

You can use Light Switch by downloading PowerToys from Microsoft and making sure it's updated to the latest build. Once you have it installed, you have some options at your disposal. Aside from the custom time option mentioned previously, you can also choose which elements of the OS switch modes; you can make everything do it, or just the shell, or just apps. The world is your oyster.

Have fun embracing the darkness, folks.

SAVE $200: As of Oct. 16, get the Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for just $1,399. That saves $200 off its list price of $1,599 for 13% savings. Not quite its lowest price ever, but still a good deal.

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A new product drop can only mean one thing — a price cut. On Oct. 15, Apple dropped three new products all loaded with the latest silicon, the M5 chip. Among the latest includes a MacBook Pro with M5 chip, a laptop that's sure to be one of the fastest, most advanced yet. But until we get our hands-on the new MacBook, we're still looking to the M4 model, which conveniently got a price cut.

As of Oct. 16, the 14-inch Apple MacBook Pro with M4 chip, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD, is down to $1,399.99. That saves $200 off its list price of $1,599.99. Those 13% savings are pretty good, though admittedly not its lowest price ever.

The MacBook Pro with M4 chip, is the most advanced MacBook we've tested. It has a higher-res display, a mix of ports, better ports, and more efficient performance than the MacBook Air. Sure, it's a little more expensive, but it's a laptop made for professionals. Earning a 15,199 on the Geekbench 6 multi-core test, it's the sixth-fastest laptop we've ever tested, so if you're cautious about making the investment, just know it lives up to its price.

Get the Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for just $1,399 at Amazon.

If you’ve been scrolling past the 2025 Chevy Trax because flashier SUVs caught your eye, it’s time to stop and pay attention. This little crossover has more personality and perks than you might expect.

SAVE $800: As of Oct. 16, the Bluetti Apex 300 portable power station is on sale for $1,599 instead of its usual $2,399 at Amazon. That's a savings of 33% or $800.

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In the golden age of camping and a time when extreme weather is becoming more prevalent, our need for power sources is becoming more complex. That's why portable power stations are having a moment. And as of Oct. 16, one of our favorites — the Bluetti Apex 300 — is on sale for $800 less than usual.

If you're in the market for a portable power station that can do more than just charge your phone or LED lights, the Bluetti Apex 300 is a beast that's down to just $1,599 at Amazon today. That's 33% off its usual cost of $2,399 and just a few bucks shy of its best price ever.

Recently named one of Time Magazine's best inventions of 2025, the Apex 300 offers 2,764.8Wh of power storage with 3,840W output, which is enough to power full-size refrigerators, AC units, and entire RVs. It packs four typical AC outlets and two more robust AC outlets (NEMA TT-30R and NEMA 14-50R output ports) and has a voltage switch to toggle between 120V and 240V depending on your needs. It's also designed to be expandable, so you can add to it to build a system to run your entire household.

It weighs almost 84 pounds on its own, so it's not exactly the most portable of power stations. As Mashable's reviewer states, "It’s certainly not something you want to move around often, honing in that the Apex 300 is ideal for RV trips, van life, off-grid homes, or for whole-home backup." For a quick weekend camping trip, it might be a bit of overkill, depending on what kind of shenanigans you see yourself getting into. But if you're into longer jaunts, it's probably the right call.

Home Assistant has officially discontinued the production of the Home Assistant Yellow, its general-purpose smart hub. If you've been thinking about picking one up, you'll need to act fast because once the current stock is gone, it won't be replenished.

SAVE $500: As of Oct. 16, get the Dreame X50 Ultra for $1,099.99, down from its usual price of $1,599.99. That's a discount of 31%.

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Tired of spending all your time manually cleaning your home and keeping it tidy? You might want to go ahead and invest in a robot vacuum. You don't have to worry about doing absolutely everything when you have one, instead you can sit back, relax, and let it handle all the nitty-gritty of cleaning.

As of Oct. 16, get the Dreame X50 Ultra for $1,099.99, down from its usual price of $1,599.99. That's $500 off and a discount of 31%.

SEE ALSO: The best robot vacuums in 2025

The Dreame X50 Ultra just launched earlier this year after its initial announcement at CES. It's already on sale again, which means you can get this feature-rich robot vacuum for a great price. Not only can it use its lifting wheels to boost it off the ground for dealing with thicker carpeting and other obstacles of up to 2.36 inches, but it can handle getting over bigger thresholds as well.

It can also lower its height to 3.5 inches, which lets is clean under furniture. It uses an AI camera with LED lights and LiDAR to make sure it's not hitting obstacles and properly navigating through your home.

It's not just a vacuum, either. It's also a mop that can clean up messy hard floors when the vacuuming is all done, with special tailored modes to get through each cleaning task in the most efficient manner. And when it's done, it can return to its base to self-empty and clean itself up so you can get back to your cleaning schedule.

If you're ready for a quick and easy way to clean house, splurge on this robot vacuum and mop combo for an efficient setup.

This week, Apple unveiled a refreshed 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the all-new M5 chip. Just like the preceding M4 model, it starts at $1,599 with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. Most of its specs are M4 holdovers, actually, but we'll get to that in a minute.

The M5 MacBook Pro is now available for preorder at Amazon, Best Buy, and in the Apple Store ahead of its formal launch on Wednesday, Oct. 22.

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The new MacBook Pro offers "3.5x the AI performance and up to 1.6x faster graphics than the previous generation" thanks to that M5 chip, Apple said in a press release. Its CPU is also faster, though the company didn't specify by how much.

The M5 MacBook Pro can be configured with up to 4TB of storage, up from a max of 1TB in the M4 model.

And that's pretty much it in the updates department. The M5 MacBook Pro is a carbon copy of its predecessor: It has the same 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display (with an optional nano-texture upgrade), 12MP Center Stage camera, six-speaker sound system, port setup, and 24-hour battery life rating. It comes in the same space black and silver colorways, too.

SEE ALSO: A $599 MacBook could land in 2025, report says

In the M5 model's defense, the MacBook Pro line hasn't seen a proper redesign since 2021, when Apple got rid of the Touch Bar, brought back MagSafe charging, and swapped its 13-inch model for a 14-incher. The next-generation M6 model will probably be a little more exciting — it's rumored to have an OLED display — but it's still a year away.

The M5 chip isn't available on the 16-inch MacBook Pro just yet. That bigger variant still comes with the M4 Pro and M4 Max chips.

SAVE $200: The 13-inch MacBook Air (512GB, Sky Blue) is on sale for $999 at Amazon. That's a 17% discount compared to the normal price of $1,199.

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Now that we're almost to Halloween, we can hardly say it's still back-to-school season. Despite that, you might be noticing that some of your intended tech for the school year isn't pulling its weight. If you've been dealing with a slow laptop at work, school, or for projects at home, it's likely time for an upgrade. There's a nice deal in store at Amazon today.

As of Oct. 16, the 13-inch MacBook Air (512GB, Sky Blue) is $999 at Amazon. That slices a solid $200 off the normal price from of $1,199 from a 17% discount.

Sure, the Sky Blue colorway is a bit subtle, but it's still a great option, especially with the sale. On Mashable's list of the best MacBooks, the Air earns the top spot. In part that's thanks to the powerful and zippy M4 chip. Mashable mentions the 15-inch version of this machine is great, but the 13-inch model could be even better for students or those who travel often: it's both smaller and lighter, coming in at just 2.7 pounds. If you're not absolutely sold on the 13-inch size, take into account the MacBook Air's ability to support two external displays.

SEE ALSO: Apple unveils the new 14‑inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip and 24-hour battery life

Today's sale price of $999 applies to the 512GB version. Considering the 256GB version is on sale for $899, spending an extra $100 to double the storage is a no-brainer. Apple says this MacBook can get up to 18 hours of battery life before it'll need a recharge, making it even better for spending all day on campus or long travel days for work.

While it's down to under $1,000, snag the Sky Blue MacBook Air. Consider it a nice treat for hurdling over the transition into fall.

GNOME’s file manager, known as Files (or Nautilus), is solid out of the box, but a few smart adjustments can make it feel like an entirely new tool. With just a handful of tweaks, you can turn Nautilus into a faster, cleaner, and more capable workspace for managing your files.

You probably don’t upgrade your iPhone every year or even every other year. But when you’re moving from a four-year-old device to the latest and greatest, it’s natural to expect some big improvements in certain departments.

Did you know that Dracula is the most portrayed character in popular culture? His pale, blood-thirsty mug has appeared in over 540 films, countless books, comics, stage plays and tv series? Inspiring countless other vampire stories and franchises. No matter how many times we kill him off, he keeps coming back from the dead, stronger and more popular than ever. We’re here to tell you why.

Despite Dracula reaching only moderate success in Stoker’s time, his themes of the societal fear of “The Foreign Other” (someone noticeably different than us) and female autonomy end up being a through-line across all the iterations to follow.

No matter how much our society has evolved over the last 130 years, so have our fears. It's how Dracula embodies these fears that I believe to be the most alluring aspects of the modern vampire, and what keeps him coming back over and over again in his various forms. For us humans, struggling with the daily existential crisis of our mortality, what’s more alluring than the option to cheat death and cash in on the promise of an eternal life of decadence and pleasure? 

Notepad++ is a popular editor on Windows, but it doesn't have official Linux support. However, running Notepad++ on Linux isn't impossible either, and we'll show you how. We'll also show you some noteworthy alternatives to consider in case our workarounds don't suit you.

Every year, hundreds of new anime series flood streaming services and TV channels. Most of them are generic at best and trope-filled trash at worst, but there are always a few hidden gems buried under the flurry of new releases.

Safety is a top priority for families shopping for a new SUV, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) continues to set the gold standard for crash testing and safety ratings. In 2025, several midsize SUVs stand out for offering top-tier protection, earning the IIHS’s coveted Top Safety Pick+ awards.

SAVE OVER $20: As of Oct. 16, the Baseus Inspire XC1 open ear clip-on earbuds are on sale for $103.99 at Amazon. This is 20% off their list price of $129.99.

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If you've been on the lookout for new earbuds, why wait for Black Friday to grab them? In between the October Prime Day and Black Friday sales, we're already finding some excellent deals to check out, including a price drop on the Baseus Inspire XC1 open ear clip-on earbuds. At the moment, they're down to their lowest-price yet.

While they usually have a price tag of $129.99, the Baseus Inspire XC1 open ear clip-on earbuds are marked down to $103.99 as of Oct. 16. This 20% discount saves you $26, and most importantly, it's their best price yet. What's even better is both the cosmic black and starlight off-white colors are on sale, so you can pick your favorite.

SEE ALSO: Mashable readers know best — here's what our readers bought during October Prime Day

The Baseus Inspire XC1s feature a clip-on design that goes around your ear rather than the usual earbud design that goes in it. They still boast great sound quality thanks to Sound by Bose and Dolby Spatial Audio, which can make you feel surrounded by the sounds you're listening to. They also have an excellent battery life that lasts up to eight hours on a charge or up to 40 hours with the case.

There's no need to worry about them being damaged too easily, either, as they're IP66 waterproof. So whether you're using them while working out or get caught in the rain with them, they're built to handle it.

Don't miss out on the Baseus Inspire XC1 open ear clip-on earbuds down to their best price at Amazon. And if you'd prefer to shop for in-ear earbuds instead, you can also score a sweet discount on the Apple AirPods Pro 2 right now at Amazon.

Amelia Dimoldenberg is a YouTube force to be reckoned with.

The host is best known for her viral Chicken Shop Date series in which she interviews celebrities over chicken nuggets and fries, but now she's branching out into new territory that's long proven fertile ground for web series: a show set entirely in a car.

Called Passenger Princess and with the first episode featuring racing driver George Russell, the tagline is simple enough: "Amelia Dimoldenberg can't drive, so she got F1 divers to teach her."

The end result is eight minutes of Dimoldenberg's trademark dry humor coupled with some (very) slow driving around a race track.

The top creators keeping the internet interesting in 2025. From meme-makers to movement-starters, these are the people powering our timelines today.

Ever wanted to send commands to your Raspberry Pi (or another SBC), but didn't have an available and convenient PC to SSH with? I did too, until I found the right software for my Android phone.

With Xbox seemingly focusing more on Windows-based gaming and everyone bar Nintendo bringing their games to Steam and the like, it's a great time to get into PC gaming or update your RTX 1000 outdated rig. Luckily, Walmart has some brilliant deals on prebuilt gaming PCs and laptops that come packed with the latest GPUs from Nvidia and AMD Radeon alongside high-end processors and DDR5 RAM to get you ready for the switch.

SEE ALSO: Walmart is running a mega PS5 sale — here are the best game and accessory deals

There's also plenty of deals for components to upgrade your existing build and a lot of discounted gaming peripherals. Need an upgraded hard drive, processor, mouse, keyboard, or monitor? I've found some of the best deals on Walmart that gets you the cream of the crop for less. I've also taken the liberty of breaking down these deals so you can find what you need with zero hassle. Let's jump straight in.

Best prebuilt gaming PC deals

• CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB DDR5, 2TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti — $599 $1,049.99 (save $450.99)

• CyberPowerPC Gamer Master, AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 — $799 $979.99 (save $180.99)

• Acer Nitro 60, Intel Core i7-14700F, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Ti, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD — $1,199 $1,549.99 (save $450.99)

• Acer Nitro 60 Gaming Desktop, Intel Core i7-14700F, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Ti with 16GB GDRR7 VRAM, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD — $1,499 $2,299.99 (save $800.99)

• Skytech Gaming King 95, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti 16GB, 2TB SSD, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 850W GOLD, 360mm ARGB AIO — $2,466.64 $2,599.99 (save $133.35)

• OMEN 45L, Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 64GB 2TB SSD — $3,499 $4,499.99 (save $1,000)

Best gaming laptop deals

• HP Victus 15.6, Intel Core i5-13420H, 16GB RAM 512GB SSD, RTX 4050 — $599 $1,049.99 (save $450.99)

• SI GF63 Thin 15.6, 144Hz, Intel Core i5-11500H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD — $609 $703 (save $94)

• MSI Stealth 14 AI Studio, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 1TB SSD — $609 $703 (save $94)

• Acer Nitro V 16 AI WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS 180Hz Gaming Laptop AI PC, AMD Ryzen 5 240 Processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 VRAM, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD — $699 $899 (save $200)

• Acer Nitro V 16, AMD Ryzen 5 240 Processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 — $699 $899 (save $200)

• OMEN 16 inch, Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM 1TB SSD Nvidia 5060 — $1,499 $1,599.99 (save $100)

• MSI Thin 15.6, Intel Core i5-13420H, 16GB DDR4, 512GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 — $699 $799.99 (save $200.99)

• MSI Katana 15.6 (2025) Intel Core i7-14650HX, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 — $999 $1,199.99 (save $200.99)

• ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025), AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 — $1,399 $1,599.99 (save $200.99)

• Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1, Intel Core i9 14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 — $1,649 $1,849.99 (save $200.99)

• ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, 32GB DDR5-5600 RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 — $1,799 $2,099.99 (save $300.99)

• MSI Vector A18 HX, AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB DDR5, 2TB SSD— $1,999 $2,699.99 (save $700.99)

• Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1, Intel Core i7 14700HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 — $1,999 $1,499.99 (save $300.99)

• OMEN 16-inch 2K 165Hz, Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, Nvidia RTX 5050, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD — $1,999 $2,699.99 (save $700.99)

Best gaming monitor deals

• Acer Nitro 27-inch — $99 $179.99 (save $80.99)

• MSI Pro PRO MP275W E2 27-inch— $139.99 $249 (save $44)

• ASUS TUF Gaming 27-inch 1080P Curved Monitor — $139.99 $199.99 (save $60.99)

• Samsung 25-inch Odysseyc — $149 $279.99 (save $130.99)

• Acer Nitro 31.5-inch Curved Full HD — $159.99 $249.99 (save $90)

• Acer Nitro 29.5-inch Curved UWFHD — $169 $219.99 (save $50.99)

• Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G3 (G30D) — $169 $219.99 (save $50.99)

• Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G55C — $179 $249.99 (save $70)

  Acer Nitro 31.5-inch Curved WQHD — $185 $299.99 (save $114.99)

• MSI 31.5-inch Curved FHD — $205 $249 (save $44)

• Onn 49-inch 3840 x 1080p Curved Dual FHD — $499 $599 (save $100)

• Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 — $879.99 $1,299.99 (save $420)

Best gaming mouse deals

• Logitech G703 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse — $89.99 $99.99 (save $10)

• Logitech G Pro X Superlight Wireless Gaming Mouse — $94.99 $159.99 (save $65)

• Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro Wireless Esports Gaming Mouse — $104.99 $149.99 (save $45)

• Logitech G903 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse — $129.99 $149 (save $19.01)

Best gaming keyboard deals

• Logitech G413 SE Full-Size Corded Gaming Keyboard — $79.99 $89 (save $9.01)

• Logitech G713 Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — $87.50 $169.99 (save $82.49)

• SteelSeries Apex 7 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — $89.88 $159.99 (save $7.11)

Best gaming headset deals

• Nyko 87305 NS-2600 Wired Over-Ear Headset — $13.97 $24 (save $10.03)

• Razer BlackShark V2 SE Wired — $79 $89 (save $10)

• Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless — $156.99 $199.99 (save $43)

Best PC component deals

• AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 3.4 GHz 8-Core AM4 Processor — $279.99 $350.08 (save $70.09)

• AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D — $359 $399.99 (save $40)

• WD Black 1TB SN770 NVMe Internal Gaming SSD Solid State Drive — $359 $399.99 (save $40)

Today's Connections: Sports Edition requires expertise in women's tennis.

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: Audience reactions

• Green: Needed for a game of hockey

• Blue: Tennis winners down under

• Purple: Get your back into it

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: Expression of Approval

• Green: Hockey Equipment

• Blue: Australian Open Singles Winner

• Purple: ____Back

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 #388 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• Expression of Approval - APPLAUSE, CLAPPING, HAND, OVATION

• Hockey Equipment - GLOVES, HELMET, SKATE, STICK

• Australian Open Singles Winner - GRAF, KEYS, OSAKA, PIERCE

• ____Back - BRUSH, STEP, TAIL, TOUCH

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.

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.