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I don't know about you, but I have Olympic fever. It's inspiring to watch the world's best athletes compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in the Italian regions of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. As an American, I'm particularly glued to the competitions featuring Team USA, especially the medal rounds. I even found myself watching Olympic documentaries to get into the patriotic spirit.

It's no secret that Ryobi gets a lot of hate online. You've probably seen videos on social media poking fun at the bright lime-green tools, and asking for advice in a Reddit tool forum will quickly get responses about just how "bad" they are. If that's the case, why are they so popular, and why do DIYers keep buying them?

Have you ever noticed a game on your phone that you don't remember downloading? Have you ever updated your Android phone, only to find a dozen new apps you didn't ask for? If you want to stop this from happening, there are a few things you can try.

The 2026 Sundance Film Festival has come to an end, but our excitement over the movies we saw there burns hot even in these frigid times! So, what are the best films of Sundance 2026?

Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko watched a slew of movies through Sundance's online streaming platform. Then, she sat down on our Say More couch to share her five favorites.

5. Mum, I'm Alien Pregnant

This New Zealand comedy from the directing duo THUNDERLIPS (aka Sean Wallace and Jordan Mark Windsor) centers on a surly millennial underachiever (Hannah Lynch) whose hasty hook-up with an awkward neighbor (Arlo Green) leads to — well — getting alien pregnant. See, he's part alien, which explains why his junk is pretty otherworldly. But from this unintended pregnancy spirals a comedy about motherhood that's hilarious, subversive, pretty gross, and surprisingly heartwarming.*

SEE ALSO: 'Mum, I'm Alien Pregnant' review: Body horror meets Kiwi comedy in this absolutely outrageous sci-fi gem 4. Everybody to Kenmure Street

If you're in need of a sign that a single act of solidarity can make a big difference, you'll relish the documentary Everybody to Kenmure Street. Documentarian Felipe Bustos Sierra looks back on at a spontaneous protest that arose in Glasgow, Scotland, in May of 2021. There, the UK Home Office conducted a raid that targeted two Muslim men, whose capture and possible deportation were stopped by the non-violent intervention of their neighbors. How did it go down? And what does Emma Thompson have to do with it? Watch the video above to find out.

Notably, Kenmure Street earned a special prize at Sundance: World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award for Civil Resistance.

SEE ALSO: 10 movies out of Sundance 2026 you should know about right now 3. Run Amok

Sundance comedies got dark this year. A great example is writer/director NB Mager's Run Amok, which focuses on a group of high schoolers who try to process the trauma of a school shooting through song and dance. The story centers on nerdy harp enthusiast Meg (Alyssa Marvin), whose mother was killed in a school shooting ten years before — at the very high school she's now attending. Offered a chance to perform to create a group catharsis for the tragedy, Meg turns to a motley crew of theater kids to develop the perfect presentation. But as they bounce through acting exercises and problematic uses of pop songs, they get pushback from grown-ups on the appropriate way to process pain. A compelling and oddball coming-of-age comedy, Run Amok is a gem.

2. The Incomer

Winner of the NEXT Innovator Award, The Incomer is a curious tale of folklore, culture conflict, and burgeoning attraction. Written and directed by Louis Paxton, the comedy begins with a grown brother (Grant O’Rourke) and sister (Gayle Rankin), who've spent the past 30 years on a Scottish island alone. Then the "incomer" arrives. He (Domhnall Gleeson) is a timid office drone tasked with serving them an eviction notice and a ride back to mainland Scotland. Little can he predict the dramatic (and hilarious) response such a pronouncement will spark. Comic violence, awkward rituals, and animated stories come into play as these three find shaky common ground, and ultimately a perfectly offbeat happy ending.

1. Josephine

Among critics, Josephine is easily the most buzzed-about title out of Sundance. Written and directed by Beth de Araújo, this drama focuses on an 8-year-old girl named Josephine (Mason Reeves) who witnesses a sexual assault in a local park. From there, de Araújo explores how a child copes with such trauma through showing Josephine recreating what she saw through play, acting out at school, and imagining the rapist casually invading her home. Beyond exploring her experience through cinematography that frequently binds us to the child's visual perspective, the filmmaker also exposes how her parents (Gemma Chan and Channing Tatum) struggle to explain rape culture to their little girl. Not a tear-jerker but a nuanced family drama that's ripe in emotional intelligence and thought-provoking sequences, Josephine is a hard watch and a must-see.

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Waymo's robotaxis are almost ready to launch in Nashville.

The company has been testing its autonomous vehicles in the city for a while, having announced the launch in Nashville back in September 2025. Now, Waymo announced that it's testing its robotaxis without a human safety driver, which is typically the last step before the service launches for everyone.

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Waymo plans to initially offer rides in Nashville through its Waymo One app. The company partnered with Lyft for the launch in Nashville, and Waymo's autonomous robotaxis should become available through Lyft's app down the line, too.

Waymo plans to rapidly expand its robotaxi service throughout 2026, both in the U.S. and abroad. The Alphabet-owned company recently took a monster, $16 billion financing round and announced plans to expand to more than 20 new cities in 2026.

SEE ALSO: Waymo to expand to 20+ cities after $16 billion financing round

Waymo most recently launched in Miami, and was also spotted testing its service in London.

Today, portable storage media are common. External SSDs, microSD cards, USB sticks—we all have one (or several) of those. They're no longer seen as revolutionary products, but the Zip drive was one … for a time.

Mario Tennis Fever makes a good argument that less can be more in the context of family-friendly sports games.

The Nintendo Switch 2-exclusive title from Nintendo and longtime series developer Camelot Software feels like the product of everyone taking a good, long look at Mario Tennis Aces for the Switch and realizing it had too much going on. While I enjoyed the audacity of that game's fighting game-esque complexities, it ultimately felt alienating to me (and presumably other people of my disposition) because the skill ceiling was too high to realistically enjoy online play once you ran out of solo experiences.

Fever, seemingly as a response to that, gives the player a little bit less to worry about over the course of a match, which lets the still-very-fun basic tennis mechanics shine more. All of that works in tandem with a fun story mode that does a great job of tutorializing Fever's intricacies and enough secondary modes to keep Fever fun at almost any level of engagement.

SEE ALSO: I got to play the new Nintendo Switch Virtual Boy. It has the same problem it did in 1995. You can solve any problem by playing tennis Baby time. Credit: Nintendo

Mario Tennis Fever is, to its credit, not particularly ambitious in terms of what it offers out of the box. There's a single-player adventure mode that most people will probably finish in fewer than 10 hours, a challenge tower mode that provides a series of matches with unique conditions that escalate in difficulty, and a respectable selection of multiplayer options for both traditional tennis matches and wacky party game nonsense.

I imagine the adventure mode will be of great interest to many readers, given that the series has a history of quality solo offerings (particularly in handheld entries) with RPG-like character development and bespoke challenges that creatively make use of tennis mechanics and rules. That's more or less what Camelot put in Fever. Its paper-thin story involves Mario and friends being turned into babies by a mysterious evil force, at which point they have to learn how to play tennis again so they can defeat their adversary and become adults. Mario (the main playable character in this mode) gains experience levels after each challenge, though admittedly, your growing skill as a player feels more meaningful than any quantitative changes gained from leveling.

It's not an extraordinarily long story mode by any stretch of the imagination. The pacing can feel a little odd at the start, given that you're at a tennis academy learning the basics for at least an hour to kick things off. This turns out to be necessary, though, because everything afterward is a further test of your skill. Puzzles and boss fights regularly require the player to hit the ball to certain areas of the court to succeed, making the adventure mode as a whole feel like an extended learning experience, even after you get out of the academy.

It isn't the most mind-blowing story mode in a sports game I've ever seen, but it is fun, and I recommend playing as much of it as you can before jumping into anything else because it is a genuinely useful tool for getting better at Mario Tennis Fever. I also dig the core concept of the adventure mode: that tennis is the main way to solve any problems, big or small, in this world. That's a funny conceit.

Less fighting game, more tennis Video game tennis is still fun. Credit: Nintendo

As for the tennis itself, as I mentioned previously, it's been pared down in complexity from what was present in Aces. That game had a special move meter you had to manage, alongside rackets having their own HP bar and other contrivances that made it surprisingly sweaty and skillful for a children's tennis game. I don't think that was bad, necessarily, but it did put a hard ceiling on how enjoyable it was to play against other human beings, especially over the internet.

Fever makes what I would say is the right call by putting the player's focus almost solely on tennis. Different characters have different archetypes (speedy, defensive, etc.), and there are new Fever Rackets that have special abilities that I'll get to in a second, but for the most part, Fever is a game about hitting a ball back and forth. Each of the four face buttons does a different type of hit, and certain button combinations or types of timing will perform more advances shots like lobs and drop shots. It's very easy to wrap your head around once you've played for an hour or so.

Classic, arcade-style gun. Credit: Nintendo

There is still a meter to manage here, though it's exceptionally simple. It's used for Fever Shots, a new type of shot that, when performed, briefly slows down time, giving the player a chance to aim a very fast-moving shot. When using Fever Rackets, this shot will take on whatever effect is attached to whichever racket you've chosen. One of them creates a field of damaging fire (you can run out of HP, which makes you move slower for a while), another makes you briefly faster and invincible, yet another creates a shadow clone that hits back shots you can't, and so on. These add a good amount of strategy and variety to the proceedings, and I think it's crucial that they're all activated the same way, using a meter that doesn't require any kind of advanced management techniques. You either have the ability to do a Fever Shot, or you don't, at which point you probably will soon because the meter fills up automatically.

I find that this is about the correct level of mechanical depth for a Mario Tennis game. Aces was ambitious, but it quickly became kind of overwhelming if you didn't want to be hardcore about it. Fever, on the other hand, has a learning curve that can be overcome fairly quickly, so you can reasonably expect newcomers to have a good time in casual multiplayer settings.

You might run out of things to do fairly quickly Adventure mode is fun, but it's not especially long. Credit: Nintendo

As I said earlier, the adventure mode is over pretty quickly. The challenge tower mode adds some more single-player meat to the bone, but that too seems like something you can clear out within a week or two of purchase if you feel up to it. As a solo experience, Fever probably won't keep you engaged for dozens or hundreds of hours. You'll either need people to play with locally, or enough bravery to duke it out with others online. I did play a bit of the game online during the review period and can confirm that it works as expected, so this seems like a totally viable way to enjoy Fever, especially now that Nintendo offers comprehensive voice chat.

My only real complaint about the multiplayer is that some of the modes are gimmicky. In particular, there are some more party game-esque modes that are fun to do only once or twice. One of them, inspired by Super Mario Bros. Wonder, adds ridiculous and random conditions to the match, like asking players to hit floating animals back and forth at each other. Another replaces traditional tennis scoring with rings that you have to hit the ball through for points. These are decent ideas that work OK in practice, but I can't see myself playing them over the actual tennis modes on a regular basis.

Still, when it comes to regular tennis, the variety of characters, Fever Rackets, and even courts that offer variable surfaces that change up ball speed means that there's plenty to experiment with. I should also take a moment to mention that Fever, like other first-party Switch 2 games, is gorgeous to look at. It also performs flawlessly.

Ultimately, Mario Tennis Fever may not be remarkable, but that's fine. I appreciate what previous Mario sports games like Aces did to stand out, but ultimately, I just want to play tennis. If you dig tennis video games, this is a pretty good one, and that's really all you can ask for.

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SAVE OVER $300: As of Feb. 10, the Hisense 55-Inch Class QLED 4K S7N CanvasTV has dropped to $693.99 at Amazon. This 31% discount saves you $306 off its list price of $999.99.

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As of Feb. 10, Amazon has slashed the price of the Hisense 55-Inch Class QLED 4K S7N CanvasTV down to $693.99. This saves you $306 off its original price of $999.99.

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The main highlight of this Hisense CanvasTV is its art mode, which allows you to show off your favorite painting (or paintings, if you want a slideshow) when you're not watching something on it. It also has a hi-matte display with a low-reflection coating that helps reduce glare, making each piece feel even more like real canvas artwork on your wall.

As far as regular TV watching goes, this Hisense CanvasTV certainly packs the specs to make what you're watching look great. Its QLED display with 4K resolution treats your eyes to vibrant colors and sharp details. For gamers, it even features a 48Hz to 144Hz Variable Refresh Rate. And on top of all that, it comes with Google TV, which makes accessing your favorite streaming apps simple and easy.

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I've gotten a lot of use out of open source projects over the years. Eventually, I decided I wanted to give back. What can you do though when you've never coded an app or have money to contribute? It turns out, a lot.

TL;DR: Live stream Pakistan vs. USA in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free on ICC.TV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2026 T20 World Cup action continues this week with a number of really interesting games, including Pakistan vs. USA.

Pakistan struggled to overcome Netherlands in their opening-round matchup. USA lost out to India as expected, but will have gained confidence after they came close to causing an incredible upset. Pakistan will still be favorites coming into this clash, but the first batch of games demonstrated how this form of the game is unpredictable.

If you want to watch Pakistan vs. USA in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Pakistan vs. USA?

Pakistan vs. USA in the 2026 T20 World Cup starts at 8:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 10. This game takes place at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground.

How to watch Pakistan vs. USA for free

Pakistan vs. USA in the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup is available to live stream for free on ICC.TV.

This free live stream on ICC.TV is only available in select regions (see full list of territories here), but anyone can live stream the T20 Cricket World Cup for free with a VPN. These helpful tools can hide your IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in a location with free access. This simple process bypasses geo-restrictions so you can live stream on ICC.TV from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Pakistan vs. USA in the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly 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 with access

4. Visit ICC.TV

5. Watch the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch every game from the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup (plus the Winter Olympics) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for ICC.TV?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ICC.TV, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

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A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

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Once you start a Jellyfin server and give it your personal media collection, you can start streaming it just like you would a regular streaming service. It doesn't cost a dime, and unlike competitors Plex and Emby, it's totally open source. Here's how to get started.

My friends think I’m crazy—and honestly, that’s nothing new. But in August 2024, I made a decision that still blows their minds.

TL;DR: Live stream Canada vs. USA in women's ice hockey for free on CBC Gem. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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The women's ice hockey is taking shape after the first few rounds of fixtures. Group A is topped by USA, but Canada are right behind. Both sides have won every game so far, so something has got to give when they come together in this hotly-anticipated showdown.

There aren't many greater rivalries than Canada vs. USA — ice hockey fans from around the world will be making time to watch this matchup.

If you want to watch Canada vs. USA in women's ice hockey for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Canada vs. USA?

Canada vs. USA in women's ice hockey takes place at 2:10 p.m. ET on Feb. 10. This fixture takes place at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

How to watch Canada vs. USA for free

Canada vs. USA in women's ice hockey is available to live stream for free on CBC Gem.

CBC Gem is geo-restricted to Canada, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Canada, meaning you can access free live streams of the 2026 winter sports ice hockey from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Canada vs. USA in women's ice hockey for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly 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 Canada

4. Visit CBC Gem

5. Watch Canada vs. USA for free from anywhere in the world

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch the ice hockey before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for CBC Gem?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Canada

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

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

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

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The digital world is messy, noisy, and occasionally hostile, and I've tried to stay at least a little security-conscious as more of my life has moved online. For a long time, that meant using a password manager and calling it a day. Strong, unique passwords everywhere felt like the finish line. The problem is that threats have changed, and habits haven't always kept up. These days, relying on a password manager alone is a lot like locking your front door while leaving the windows open.

TL;DR: Live stream South Africa vs. Afghanistan in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free on ICC.TV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2026 T20 World Cup is starting to take shape. South Africa comfortably won their first game of the competition against Canada, but now they face a much tougher test against Afghanistan. Group D is difficult to predict, but a victory here would put South Africa in a very strong position to qualify for the next round.

If you want to watch South Africa vs. Afghanistan in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is South Africa vs. Afghanistan?

South Africa vs. Afghanistan in the 2026 T20 World Cup starts at 12:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 11. This game takes place at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

How to watch South Africa vs. Afghanistan for free

South Africa vs. Afghanistan in the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup is available to live stream for free on ICC.TV.

This free live stream on ICC.TV is only available in select regions (see full list of territories here), but anyone can live stream the T20 Cricket World Cup for free with a VPN. These helpful tools can hide your IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in a location with free access. This simple process bypasses geo-restrictions so you can live stream on ICC.TV from anywhere in the world.

Live stream South Africa vs. Afghanistan in the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly 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 with access

4. Visit ICC.TV

5. Watch the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch every game from the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup (plus the Winter Olympics) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for ICC.TV?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ICC.TV, 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 connection speeds

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Watch the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 for free with ExpressVPN.

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a movie collector.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for February 10, 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: Conference

• Green: Two syllables

• Blue: Movie add-ons

• Purple: They turn

Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Exhibition

• Green: Words spelling out initialisms

• Blue: DVD bonus features

• Purple: Starting with parts of a wheel

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 #975 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Exhibition: CONVENTION, EXPOSITION, FAIR, SHOW

• Words spelling out initialisms: DEEJAY, EMCEE, KAYO, OKAY

• DVD bonus features: COMMENTARY, INTERVIEW, OUTTAKES, TRAILER

• Starting with parts of a wheel: HUBBUB, RIMSHOT, SPOKESPERSON, TIRESOME

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 February 10, 2026

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

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 yesterday's Connections.

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a great builder.

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 February 10, 2026 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 10, 2026 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: It's on the house

The words are related to carpentry.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe building makeups.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Siding Material.

NYT Strands word list for February 10

• Stucco

• Stone

• Wood

• Composite

• Brick

• Vinyl

• Siding Material

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

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Strands.

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a film buff.

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 February 10, 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 February 10, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A setting.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter E appears twice.

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...

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

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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.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026:

AcrossGift wrapping flourish

• The answer is Bow.

The "M" of D.M.V.

• The answer is Motor.

What airlines often charge for selecting your seat

• The answer is Extra.

Requiring constant emotional validation

• The answer is Needy.

Workers doing rounds: Abbr.

• The answer is Drs.

DownLike some wine and Christmas presents

• The answer is Boxed.

Missing animal in "Zootopia"

• The answer is Otter.

Crossplay plays

• The answer is Words.

"Many ___" (50 Cent hit)

• The answer is Men.

Bit of sunshine

• The answer is Ray.

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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 yesterday's Mini Crossword.