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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have not released official wedding photos yet, but that has not stopped fake ones from spreading online.

In the absence of actual photos, AI-generated pictures have filled the gap, turning one of the year's biggest celebrity events into the latest example of a growing internet trend: when people are desperate to see something, AI can make a version of it before the real one exists online, and likely fool people in the process.

For a July 3 wedding that reportedly took over Madison Square Garden and drew a guest list full of famous people, surprisingly little has actually leaked.

There have been details, outside photos, and guest comments, but no official images of Swift and Kelce from the ceremony or reception. Their marriage was announced with a "JUST&T Married" billboard outside Madison Square Garden and a press release from Swift's publicist, Tree Paine. According to that release, Swift and Kelce’s wedding looks were created by Christian Dior Haute Couture; their shoes were custom Christian Louboutin; Swift wore Cartier jewelry; Austin Swift served as her "Man of Honor"; Jason Kelce was Kelce's best man; and Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony.

SEE ALSO: Taylor Swift's wedding details: Everything revealed so far, including Adam Sandler conducting ceremony

So far, though, the main thing fans still do not have is the thing they usually want most: the photos.

That left plenty of room for fake ones. After the wedding, AI-generated images claiming to show scenes from the ceremony and reception began circulating across social media. Some appeared to show Swift and Kelce in wedding attire. Others claimed to offer a look inside the venue. One showed Swift alongside Sabrina Carpenter, another drinking a cosmopolitan. Many people, including myself, believed at least one of the photos was real.

That was until Joseph Kahn, the director behind several of Swift’s music videos, including "Blank Space" and "Look What You Made Me Do," called out the images on X. Kahn, who attended the wedding, said every wedding photo he had seen circulating online was fake, effectively putting an end to the rumors.

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Swift and Kelce’s wedding had already inspired fake AI content before the ceremony. Comedian Bert Kreischer posted an AI-generated image of himself standing with Swift and Kelce as if they were all at the wedding, and Kelce responded in the comments with crying-laughing emoji. In that case, the image was clearly a joke. But after the real wedding, similar AI images became harder to distinguish from actual rumors, fan edits, and supposed leaks.

Fake celebrity wedding photos are becoming a familiar part of the online news cycle. Earlier this year, Zendaya addressed AI-generated images that appeared to show her wedding to Tom Holland. She said people in her real life believed the fake photos and complimented her on them, only for her to explain they were not real. Zendaya's stylist, Law Roach, critiqued the viral AI-generated wedding dress on Good Morning America, saying, "That dress was not good enough. Trust me, the dress was better than that."

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner were also the subject of fake AI wedding photos in June. Images claiming to show the couple celebrating in Sicily spread across social media. The photos were reportedly created by Italian digital artist Rick Dick and were originally posted as AI-generated images. But as the images were reposted elsewhere, that context was often lost, and some users believed they were real.

That is how a lot of AI slop moves these days. A photo may begin as a joke, an obvious edit, or a clearly labeled AI post. But once it is screenshotted, cropped, reposted, or shared by another account, the original caption can disappear, and by the time it reaches a wider audience, it may no longer look like a meme. It may look like a leak.

Swift is also not new to the darker side of AI-generated images. She has previously been the target of AI fakes using her likeness, including political images falsely implying her endorsement. In April, Swift’s company, TAS Rights Management, filed trademark applications connected to her voice and image, including the spoken phrases "Hey, it’s Taylor Swift" and "Hey, it’s Taylor," as well as a specific Eras Tour image of Swift performing with a pink guitar.

She is not the only celebrity trying to get ahead of the issue. Matthew McConaughey has pushed other public figures to protect their voices and likenesses in the AI era, and he has secured trademarks associated with his own persona, including his famous "alright, alright, alright" catchphrase. Other celebrities have also started filing trademark applications tied to their voices, faces, and signature phrases as AI tools make it easier to generate realistic-looking and realistic-sounding versions of real people.

The legal landscape is still messy. Right of publicity laws can protect someone from unauthorized commercial use of their name, image, and likeness, but those protections vary by state. Trademark law may give celebrities another tool, but it is not a perfect shield against every AI fake. There is also proposed federal legislation, including the No Fakes Act and Take It Down Act, aimed at unauthorized AI-generated copies of people's voices and likenesses, but the debate over how to regulate the technology is still ongoing.

How to tell if an image is AI-generated

There are a few ways to be more careful with celebrity images online. The first is to check where the image came from. Real celebrity wedding photos usually come from an official account, a reputable publication, a photo agency, or a confirmed guest. Posts that use vague language like "leaked," "reportedly," "first look," or "fans think" should be treated carefully, especially if there is no clear source.

It also helps to look for signs that an image may have been generated or altered. Strange hands, inconsistent faces, odd lighting, blurry backgrounds, incorrect clothing details, and unreadable text can all be clues. But AI images are getting better, so the source matters more than the image itself.

With Swift and Kelce, the safest rule is simple: if the photo did not come from the couple, their team, a confirmed guest, a photo agency, or a trusted outlet explaining where it came from, it's worth approaching with a healthy dose of skepticism. Until the newlyweds say otherwise, you need to calm down.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled new views of the galaxy Centaurus A — drawing back thick curtains of dust to expose a core packed with millions of stars. 

The dazzling images have been released to celebrate Webb's fourth year of studying the universe. They reveal a spaghetti bowl of glowing dust, a warped band of gas (in the shape of Tennessee) cutting across the galaxy's center, and a hungry supermassive black hole hidden deep within.

The pictures are spectacular to zoom in on and explore, as with much of NASA's best high definition screensaver-style imagery. But they're also a chance to see some of the universe's most incredible forces at work.

Centaurus A is effectively a laboratory for the events that have shaped galaxies across the cosmos: Galaxies collide; Black holes grow; Stars are born, die, and seed the next generation of stars.

Because Centaurus A is relatively close — about 11 million light-years away — the infrared telescope can examine those processes better than it can in galaxies much farther from home. Every new detail here helps astronomers understand how all galaxies evolve over billions of years.

And this galaxy has plenty of stories to tell.

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Roughly 2 billion years ago, Centaurus slammed into another galaxy, leaving behind a warped disk of gas and dust that still stretches across its middle. 

But the collision wasn't mortally wounding. Deep inside Centaurus, a supermassive black hole continues to feast on surrounding material while unleashing powerful jets and energy that ripple through the galaxy.

Previous observatories like the Hubble Space Telescope could only see part of this picture, according to NASA. Visible light was blocked by dense dust, while earlier infrared observatories, such as the Spitzer Space Telescope, lacked the sharp vision needed to separate individual stars. Webb, which primarily uses infrared light, produces much sharper images.

Result: what once looked like a hazy glow is now a crowded landscape of countless stars. By comparing stars of different ages, astronomers can reconstruct the galaxy's past, identifying which stars existed before the collision, which ones were born during that upheaval, and which ones formed afterward.

After combining the near and mid-infrared telescope data, Centaurus A's warped band of gas across the center becomes even more prominent. Credit: NASA / ESA / CSA / STScI / A. Pagan / J. DePasquale / M. Garcia Marin

The new images also reveal delicate filaments and glowing clouds of dust, along with a mysterious S-shaped structure near the center. Scientists can't say yet exactly what created it, but it may be linked to the ancient collision, the black hole's activity, or both.

Webb can also break the galaxy's light into its component colors to measure how gas is moving. Early observations show warm hydrogen gas rotating near the black hole while other gas rushes outward.

This offers new clues about how black holes can both create and destroy. They trigger new stars to form by squeezing gas molecules together, and also shut down star formation down by blasting gas away.

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Wimbledon is slowly coming to its dramatic conclusion. Alcaraz has not competed, but we haven't really missed him. We've had loads of drama and competitive tennis from top players, including top seed Sinner. Next he faces Struff for a place in the semi finals.

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Remember when Twitter was Twitter? Then Elon Musk bought it, renamed it to X, launched an AI company called xAI, which acquired X, and then Musk's space company SpaceX merged with xAI, which has now been renamed to SpaceXAI.

At some point, it may become practical to just lump it all together as "that Musk thing."

To clarify: SpaceX is the public company and the parent corporate entity that towers above it all; SpaceXAI is a subsidiary of SpaceX, and X is a subsidiary of SpaceXAI (there's another layer between these called X Holdings, but perhaps it's best not to complicate things any further).

The change, alongside a new logo for the company, has been announced on SpaceXAI's official X account, which has also been changed to @SpaceXAI.

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SpaceX acquired xAI in February 2026, shortly before SpaceX's monster IPO in June, which immediately propelled the company to a valuation of roughly $1.8 trillion (it currently stands at about $2.1 trillion).

SEE ALSO: SpaceX AI device prototype: What we know so far

The acquisition was (officially) about Musk's idea of creating huge AI data centers in space. The company plans to start demoing Starmind (as this infrastructure will be called) in late 2027, with actual commercial deployment starting in 2028.

We'd never mention the fact that xAI was burning money and needed a wealthy parent company to keep it afloat.

Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you watch international soccer.

As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight, and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier — so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

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

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

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. The sports Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. Here's a hint for today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Swimming techniques

• Green: Touch pass

• Blue: Super Bowl performance

• Purple: EPL names

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: Four Main Swimming Strokes

• Green: Throw a Soft Pass

• Blue: Performed at a Super Bowl Halftime Show

• Purple: Premier League Nicknames, Minus the S

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 #652 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• Four Main Swimming Strokes: BACKSTROKE, BREASTSTROKE, BUTTERFLY, FREESTYLE

• Throw a Soft Pass: FLOAT, LOB, LOFT, TOSS

• Performed at a Super Bowl Halftime Show: KEYS, PRINCE, STING, WONDER

• Premier League Nicknames, Minus the S: BEE, BLACK CAT, BLUE, GUNNER

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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

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

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity with how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

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The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible — and common — for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

• Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

• Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

• Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

• Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

• Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for July 7, 2026 Easy difficulty hints, answers for July 7 Pips

Greater Than (3): Everything in this space must be greater than 3. The answer is 5-2, placed horizontally.

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

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

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 0-1, placed vertically.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for July 7 Pips

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 1-0, placed vertically.

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

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

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

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

Less Than (6): Everything in this space must be less than 6. The answer is 5-4, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 1-1, placed vertically; 2-3, placed vertically.

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

Hard difficulty hints, answers for July 7 Pips

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

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-1, placed vertically.

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

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

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

Number (7): Everything in this space must add up to 7. The answer is 6-3, placed vertically.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 2-4, placed vertically; 2-3, placed vertically; 5-2, placed vertically.

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

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

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

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

Number (7): Everything in this space must add up to 7. The answer is 1-4, placed horizontally.

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

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

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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.

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

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Overhead.

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ALOFT

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Community.

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UNITY

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Hurdle Word 3 hint

Premiere

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DEBUT

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Blanket.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

DUVET

Final Hurdle hint

Head skin.

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SCALP

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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you played high school sports.

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.

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

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for July 7, 2026 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: Investigative board game

• Green: High school sports

• Blue: Unexpected

• Purple: PBS legends

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Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Rooms in Clue

• Green: Student-athlete designations

• Blue: ___ Twist

• Purple: Ending in "Sesame Street" characters

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 #1122 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Rooms in Clue: CONSERVATORY, HALL, KITCHEN, STUDY

• Student-athlete designations: ALL-AMERICAN, JOCK, LETTERMAN, TEAM CAPTAIN

• ___ Twist: FRENCH, LEMON, OLIVER, PLOT

• Ending in "Sesame Street" characters: BERNIE, COLBERT, DISCOUNT, SAN ANSELMO

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 7, 2026

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

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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're always on the go.

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.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for July 7, 2026 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Hitching a ride

The words are related to travel.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe transportation.

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 Summertime.

NYT Strands word list for July 7

• Wagon

• Cart

• Buggy

• I Get Around

• Sleigh

• Stagecoach

• Carriage

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Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you've broken an arm.

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 hints today: Clues, answers for July 7, 2026 Where did Wordle come from?

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

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

What's the best Wordle starting word?

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

What happened to the Wordle archive?

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

Is Wordle getting harder?

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for July 7, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

To fling.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter S.

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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...

SLING

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.

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

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Amazon Prime Day is back for another year! Running from July 7-13, you can grab a hefty discount on a variety of smart home products, including Dreame’s range of automated cleaning gadgets. From easy-to-use robot vacuums to powerful hair dryers, you’ll save up to 73% off and give your home the cleaning upgrade it needs.

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When looking for a solid starter robot vacuum for your home, you can’t go wrong with the L10s Ultra Gen2 for only A$529. Equipped with Dreame’s “advanced MopExtend RoboSwing Technology” and Pet Zone Cleaning, this gadget will rid your space of spills, stains, and pet hair with ease. However, if you want an automated cleaner with extra power, their flagship X40 Ultra is down to an unbelievable price of A$749. With 12,000Pa suction power and SideReach Edge Cleaning, this robot cleaner can clean the parts of your home you’ve been struggling to reach.

The best Dreame robot vacuum Prime Day deals

• Dreame F20 Eco Robot Vacuum and Mop - A$199 (was $599, 67% off)

• Dreame L40 Ultra CE Robot Vacuum - A$549 (was $1,499, 63% off)

• Dreame D30 Ultra Robot Vacuum - A$599 (was $1,499, 60% off)

• Dreame L10s Ultra Gen3 Robot Vacuum - A$749 (was $1,999, 63% off)

• Dreame L50 Ultra CE Robot Vacuum and Mop - A$1,299 (was $2,199, 41% off)

However, Dreame’s Prime Day sale extends beyond their range of robot vacuums. If you’d prefer to replace your cordless vacuum, the A$189 G10 Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner can both suction and mop your floors in one go.

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Meanwhile, Dreame has also slashed prices on their range of smart hair dryers, with the ultra-fast drying Dazzle now only A$229.99 – and you can get an extra 15% off using code W444QFST.

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This promotion will run strictly during Amazon’s annual Prime Day from July 7-13, so you’ve got until stocks last to take advantage. However, since these deals are locked to Amazon Prime members only, just make sure your subscription is up to date (or sign up for a 30-day free trial).

A quick look at the best Prime Day 2026 deals we've spotted so far: Best robot vacuum deal Dreame X40 Ultra Robot Vacuum A$749 (was $2,799, 73% off) Get Deal Best budget robot vacuum deal Eureka E20 Plus A$349 (was $862.95, 60% off) Get Deal Best headphones deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra A$378.10 (was $649, 42% off) Get Deal Best TV Deal Prism+ Q75 Ultra 75" 4K QLED Smart Google TV A$1,299 (was $1,843, 33% off) Get Deal

Amazon's famed Prime Day sale has kicked off Down Under for 2026, with deals running across Amazon Australia until July 13. That means a whole week of eyewatering discounts on just about everything, with a strong focus on tech. If you need a new robovac, TV, headphones, or just about anything else gadget-y, now is the time. Below, we've listed the best deals we've seen so far and will be updating this page all week. Happy hunting!

Best robot vacuum deals

• EUREKA E20 Plus Robot Vacuum – A$349 (was $862.95, 60% off)

• ECOVACS DEEBOT N20 Plus Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop – A$429 (was $949, 55% off)

• roborock Q7T+ Robot Vacuum & Mop – A$399 (was $999, 60% off)

Best smart home deals

• Ring Battery Video Doorbell – A$42 (was $149, 44% off)

• Ring Spotlight Camera Pro (2nd Gen) – A$279 (was $399, 30% off)

• Blink Outdoor 4 Wireless smart security camera – A$29 (was $89, 67% off)

• D-Link DCS-8302LH FHD Weather Resistant Wi-Fi Camera – A$89 (was $199.95, 55% off)

• WUUK 2K Battery Operated Outdoor Security Camera – A$237.49 (was $369.99, 36% off)

Best smartphone and tablet deals

• Samsung Galaxy S25 512GB – A$1,099 (was $1,599, 34% off)

• Xiaomi 17T 256GB – A$747 (was $999, 19% off)

• REDMAGIC 11 Air 256GB – A$679.20 (was $849, 20% off)

Best wearable tech deals

• Garmin vívoactive 5 – A$346 (was $499, 30% off)

• Garmin Venu 3, GPS Smartwatch, AMOLED Display – A$595 (was $749, 21% off)

• Garmin vívoactive 5 Health and Fitness GPS Smartwatch – A$347 (was $499, 30% off)

• Garmin Lily 2 Classic, Silver – A$398 (was $469, 15% off)

• Google Fitbit Versa 4 Fitness Smartwatch – A$226.74 (was $356, 36% off)

• Polar Ignite 3 GPS Smartwatch – A$319 (was $499, 36% off)

Best headphone and speaker deals

• Bose QuietComfort SC Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones – A$256 (was $499, 49% off)

• Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Headphones – A$279 (was $549, 49% off)

• Soundcore by Anker Q20i Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones – A$62.69 (was $119, 48% off)

• Sony WH-CH720N Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones – A$148 (was $259, 43% off)

• Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker – A$141.55 (was $249.95, 43% off)

• Sony SRS-XB100 Wireless Bluetooth Travel Speaker – A$68 (was $99.95, 31% off)

Best TV and home cinema deals

• LG 48-inch OLED AI B6 4K Smart TV 2026 – A$1,498 (was $1,999, save $502)

• LG 85-inch QNED80B Evo AI Mini LED 4K Smart TV 2026 – A$2,446 (was $3,499, save $1,053)

• Denon AVR-X1800H 8K AV Receiver – A$995 (was $1,299, 23% off)

• LG Home Theatre S80TR Sound Bar 5.1.3 Channels with Rear Speakers – A$695 (was $1,299, 46% off)

• Yamaha A-S701 2-Channel Integrated, 100 W Stereo Amplifier – A$1,069 (was $1,499, 29% off)

• Kimwood FHD Mini Projector with Upgraded HiFi Speaker – A$99.99 (was $139.99, 29% off)

• VOPLLS 600 ANSI 4K Smart Mini Projector – A$168.99 (was $269.99, 37% off)

• WiMiUS Portable HDR10 4K Projector – A$509.99 (was $659.99, 23% off)

Best laptop deals

• ASUS TUF Gaming A15 15.6-inch Laptop – A$1,299 (was $1,799, save $500)

• HP OmniBook Ultra Flip AI 14" Laptop – A$3,498 (was $4,299, 32% off)

• Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15.3-inch Laptop – A$974 (was $1,499, save $525)

• Lenovo 14-inch OLED IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Laptop – A$1,198 (was $1,799, save $601)

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With literally thousands of deals on Amazon.com.au, finding the good ones can be a laborious task. So we've done the hard work for you and tracked down the best deals on everything tech. If you enjoy window shopping yourself (AKA, scrolling), you can check out Amazon's Prime Day page.

You will need to be an Amazon Prime member to partake in the fun. If this isn't you, fear not! You can grab a no-obligation 30-day free Prime trial and still get in on the action.

What is Amazon Prime Day? Is it different in Australia?

In 2026, Prime Day Australia is taking place on a completely different week to in the US, who had theirs in the last week of June this year. Previously, the dates had overlapped.

Prime Day is an twice-a-year online sales event (think Black Friday or Click Frenzy), only it is exclusive to Amazon Prime customers. It started as a one-day event in the US in 2015, but has since expanded to a week long event that takes place across the globe, including Australia. The first Prime Day Down Under happened in 2018, and has grown every year since. Australian users get access to deals on both Amazon.com.au and the Amazon Global Store until the conclusion of the event in the US.

Additionally, the Shop Local Businesses store highlights a number of small Australian businesses that are also partaking in the Prime Day fun.

What will be on sale this Prime Day?

While it can be difficult to predict specific products that go on sale, Amazon has promised over 100,000 deals in Australia from big brands, small local brands, and everything in-between. The brands that Amazon has confirmed will be a part of Prime Day include Apple, Samsung, Lenovo, Bose, and more – a pretty hefty list!

Expect deals across all categories, including tech, such as TVs, Smart Home, Headphones, Gaming, as well as homeware, sports, fashion, beauty and more.

How to find the best deals during Prime Day in Australia

Amazon is quite often the cheapest place to find a given product at the best of times, but the really good deals only come up a few times a year. The above list features some of the very best tech deals available right now. However, you can also properly prepare for the event to make sure you truly get the most out of it.

Before Prime Day kicks off, you should put together a shopping list of items that you are after, then 'wishlist' those products on Amazon and set deal alerts on the Amazon app. This will ensure you don't miss top deals on products that you especially want.

Ensure you are subscribed to Amazon Prime, or else you won't be able to secure the products for the Prime Day deal price. A subscription costs A$6.99 per month, but there is a 30-day free trial available if you are just looking to take part in Prime Day and nothing else.

It is also worth spending a bit of time on Amazon and familiarising yourself with its interface and how it works. This can save you time and hassle when the deals start dropping (many of which are only available for a limited time).

How to shop on Amazon Prime Day

Of course, we'll be keeping track of all the best Prime Day deals we spot in the lists above. But if you are keen to trawl through some deals yourself, here's how to best shop during the event.

• Amazon app: If you'll be out and about on Prime Day, download Amazon's mobile app, log in, and you'll be ready to shop wherever you are.

• Amazon Wishlist: Add items to your wishlist in the product interface to get alerted if it goes on sale.

• Ask Alexa: Why move at all? The main idea behind Amazon's Echo devices is to sell you stuff, so Alexa is more than willing to help you add things to your cart.

• Amazon Global Store: Check out the best deals from the US and across the world on the Amazon Global Store.

• Support Local: Amazon's Shop Local Business initiative highlights deals curated from small Aussie businesses across Amazon.

TL;DR: Bring home your own Apple MacBook Pro for only $394.97 (reg. $1,799) now through July 19.

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SAVE OVER $20: As of July 6, the Lego Technic 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R (42210) is down to its lowest-ever price of $111.99 at Amazon. That's $28 off its full price of $139.99.

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Lego is always a fun gift idea, and if you're shopping for a Fast & Furious fan right now, Amazon has a great offer on a build. As of July 6, the retailer has discounted the awesome Lego Technic 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R down to $111.99.

That's a solid discount of $28 off this set's usual price of $139.99. It's also its lowest-ever price at Amazon.

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The Lego Technic 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R is quite a detailed build. It comes with 1,410 pieces that create the car from the movie 2 Fast 2 Furious, including fun elements like functioning steering, a 6-cylinder engine, front and rear suspension, opening doors, and more. According to the store page, it even features the first-ever LEGO Technic drift mechanism, so you can recreate iconic street racing scenes.

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SAVE $15: As of July 6, the Fire TV Stick HD is on sale for $19.99 at Amazon. That's a 43% discount on the list price.

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Fire TV Stick is one of the simplest ways to add streaming apps to a TV, and right now, one of the most affordable models has dropped in price at Amazon.

As of July 6, the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD is back on sale for $19.99, saving you $15. This streaming device is ideal for HD TVs without built in apps, or if you simply prefer the Amazon Fire TV experience.

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Recently upgraded in 2026, the HD Fire Stick is now faster than ever, giving you full HD picture quality with WiFi 6 support for more stable streaming. The updated model also features a new, easier to use interface, with dedicated categories and more personalized recommendations, all assisted by Alexa+. And like all streaming devices, you'll have easy access to platforms like Netflix and Prime Video, alongside a huge selection of free, ad-supported content.

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SEE ALSO: I tested the best battery-life laptops of 2026. This HP OmniBook shocked me.

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