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Netflix offers a mix of modern and classic films across genres, so it's likely to have a great pick for your next movie night. However, uncovering precisely what to watch isn't always an easy task, especially when you consider the streaming service's questionable redesign.

Gritty Netflix miniseries Adolescence had a very good night at the 2025 Emmys, bringing home six trophies including a history-making supporting actor win for 15-year-old Owen Cooper, and an outstanding lead actor win for co-writer Stephen Graham.

SEE ALSO: Watch Owen Cooper's heartfelt Emmys speech as he becomes youngest best supporting actor

In the video above, Graham thanks his family and cast-mates before giving a special, heartfelt thank you to his wife, Hannah Walters, who also stars in the show.

"My adorable wife, who I love with every ounce of my being — you are my rock, you are my world, you are my soul-mate — and you know and I know, without you, I would be dead," says Graham, who has previously opened up about his past struggles with depression. "So from the bottom of my heart, I love you with everything I have."

Here's the full list of Emmys 2025 winners.

Nintendo just gave us the clearest picture yet of what the Switch 2’s first year will look like. After the latest Nintendo Direct, we finally have a roadmap of every major title coming in 2025, and the lineup is stacked with nostalgia, blockbuster sequels, and a few surprises that I never thought we would see so early in the system’s life.

For me, the first-party slate is almost overwhelming. Metroid Prime 4 Beyond is finally real, Pokémon Legends Z-A looks like the boldest step the series has taken in years, and we are even getting both Super Mario Galaxy games bundled together. Nintendo is making sure its new console feels essential before 2025 is even over.

SEE ALSO: Watch all the new trailers from Nintendo Direct September 2025: Super Mario Galaxy, Yoshi, and Mortal Kombat Legacy

But the third-party side is just as strong. JRPGs, fighters, action RPGs, and even SpongeBob are all showing up to flesh out the Switch 2’s library. Here’s every confirmed release so far, complete with prices, preorder links, and details.

First party Nintendo Switch 2 gamesSuper Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 $69.99 at Amazon
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• Release date: Oct. 2, 2025

Both Super Mario Galaxy games are finally collected into one remastered package. The original Galaxy reinvented 3D platforming with its creative use of gravity, tiny spherical planets, and one of the best soundtracks Nintendo has ever produced. Galaxy 2 doubled down with even more inventive levels and introduced Yoshi into the mix. Both games now run in crisp HD with smoother performance, making them feel brand new while preserving their original charm.

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• Price: $69.99 (Physical), $69.99 (Digital)

• Release date: Oct. 16, 2025

Set in a futuristic version of Lumiose City, Pokémon Legends Z-A breaks from tradition by focusing on urban exploration. Instead of roaming wild fields, players will navigate a bustling metropolis filled with Pokémon encounters, futuristic architecture, and hidden districts. The game expands on the foundation of Legends Arceus with real-time mechanics and seamless battles that feel tailored to the Switch 2’s new horsepower. It looks like a major evolution for the franchise.

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• Price: $499.99

• Release date: Oct. 16, 2025

For newcomers, this bundle is the ultimate starter kit. The themed Switch 2 comes with custom Joy-Con featuring Lumiose-inspired designs, a matching dock, and Pokémon Legends Z-A pre-installed. For collectors, this is already shaping up to be a must-have console variant.

Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment $69.99 at Amazon
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• Price: $69.99 (Physical)

• Release date: Nov. 6, 2025

The Hyrule Warriors series has always thrived on massive battles and lore-driven spinoffs. This new entry goes darker, exploring the war-torn years before Tears of the Kingdom. Expect waves of enemies, flashy Musou-style combos, and an emotional story set in a collapsing Hyrule. If Age of Calamity was about inevitability, Age of Imprisonment looks like a descent into chaos.

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• Price: $69.99 (Physical), $69.99 (Digital)

• Release date: Nov. 20, 2025

The long-requested revival of Kirby Air Ride has finally arrived. This Switch 2 version adds online play, remastered tracks, and expanded City Trial mode. Kirby games usually lean toward accessibility, but Air Ride is one of the most competitive spinoffs Nintendo ever made. The remake looks gorgeous in HD, and with online multiplayer, it finally has the chance to build a dedicated community.

Amiibo tie-ins:

• $49.99 Kirby and Warp Star — Nov. 20, 2025

• $49.99 Bandana Waddle Dee and Winged Star — Nov. 20, 2025

These Amiibo unlock exclusive karts and items in-game while doubling as collectible showpieces.

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• Release date: Dec. 4, 2025

After years of waiting, Samus Aran’s next adventure is finally here. Metroid Prime 4 Beyond promises richly detailed alien worlds, haunting atmosphere, and the slow-burn storytelling that made the Prime series legendary. Early footage shows massive environments to explore, enemies that blend organic and mechanical design, and a deeper focus on lore. This looks like the full sci-fi epic fans have wanted ever since Metroid Prime 3.

Amiibo tie-ins:

• $39.99 Samus and Vi-O-La 2-pack — Nov. 6, 2025

• $29.99 Samus — Nov. 6, 2025

• $29.99 Sylux — Dec. 4, 2025

Each figure unlocks bonuses in-game, including extra gear, lore entries, and suit variants. They are also some of the most detailed Amiibo Nintendo has ever produced.

Third party Nintendo Switch 2 gamesPAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC $29.83 at Amazon
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• Price: $29.83 (Game-Key Card)

• Release date: Sept. 26, 2025

The classic 3D platformer returns with sharper visuals, smoother controls, and updated boss fights. Pac-Man’s journey to rescue his friends from the ghost gang now feels faster and more fluid, while environments like spooky swamps and icy peaks pop with modern color and detail.

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• Price: $69 (Game-Key Card)

• Release date: Sept. 26, 2025

The latest entry in EA’s football series introduces revamped player physics, expanded Ultimate Team features, and a Manager Career mode designed for depth. With Switch 2 hardware, animations finally match the fluidity of other platforms.

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• Price: $69.99 (Physical)

• Release date: Oct. 3, 2025

Gearbox’s looter shooter goes all in on next-gen handheld gaming. Borderlands 4 features a fresh cast of Vault Hunters, explosive co-op action, and the signature irreverent humor the series is known for. Expect outrageous weapons, chaotic missions, and a bigger focus on environmental destruction.

Disgaea 7 Complete Deluxe Edition Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Disgaea 7 Complete Deluxe Edition $69.99 at Amazon
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• Price: $69.99 (Game-Key Card)

• Release date: Oct. 10, 2025

This definitive edition includes every piece of DLC and bonus content. Known for its absurd level caps, wacky humor, and tactical depth, Disgaea 7 lets players grind characters to godlike power in grid-based battles that are as silly as they are strategic.

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• Price: $59.99 (Game-Key Card)

• Release date: Oct. 21, 2025

A dark fantasy action RPG where time itself is a weapon. Cronos blends Soulslike combat with time manipulation mechanics that let players alter environments, enemies, and even story outcomes. Branching choices and cinematic presentation make it one of the more ambitious third-party Switch 2 exclusives.

Persona 3 Reload Launch Edition Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Persona 3 Reload Launch Edition $59.99 at Amazon
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• Price: $59.99 (Game-Key Card)

• Release date: Oct. 23, 2025

The modern remake of Persona 3 updates its visuals, adds full voice acting, and reimagines its cutscenes with stylish flair. It keeps the iconic mix of dungeon crawling and school life simulation while expanding character interactions to give longtime fans and newcomers more depth.

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• Price: $59.99 (Physical)

• Release date: Oct. 30, 2025

Square Enix’s HD-2D treatment brings the earliest Dragon Quest games into the modern era. Classic turn-based combat, charming towns, and iconic monsters are now presented with lush 2D-HD visuals and a full orchestral soundtrack.

Dragon Ball Sparking ZERO Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Dragon Ball Sparking ZERO $59.99 at Amazon
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• Release date: Nov. 14, 2025

The long-awaited successor to Budokai Tenkaichi. With over 160 characters, massive destructible arenas, and cinematic super attacks, this is the most complete Dragon Ball fighting game ever made.

SpongeBob SquarePants Titans of the Tide Ghostly Edition (Amazon Exclusive) Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo SpongeBob SquarePants Titans of the Tide Ghostly Edition $89.99 at Amazon
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• Price: $89.99 (Game-Key Card)

• Release date: Nov. 18, 2025

This edition includes ghost-themed DLC, exclusive costumes, and collectibles. The game itself features SpongeBob battling supernatural sea creatures in a quirky 3D adventure full of nautical nonsense.

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• Price: $39.99 (Game-Key Card)

• Release date: Nov. 18, 2025

The base version still delivers a big adventure, with ghost pirates, couch co-op, and colorful underwater worlds.

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• Price: $49.99

• Release date: Nov. 20, 2025

Supergiant’s follow-up to its roguelike masterpiece shifts focus to a new protagonist while expanding combat systems and interactions with Olympian gods. Expect fast-paced action, branching narrative, and addictive replay.

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• Release date: Dec. 4, 2025

A prequel that explores the origins of the Octopath universe. Featuring new heroes and branching stories, it deepens the lore while retaining the gorgeous HD-2D style and tactical turn-based combat.

Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Deluxe Edition Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Deluxe Edition $79.99 at Amazon
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• Price: $79.99

• Release date: Dec. 12, 2025

This anniversary package compiles decades of Mortal Kombat history. It includes remastered classics, exclusive skins, and behind-the-scenes extras celebrating the series’ evolution.

Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Day 1 Edition Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Day 1 Edition $59.88 at Amazon
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• Price: $59.88

• Release date: Dec. 12, 2025

The standard version includes early access and preorder bonuses for fans eager to jump in immediately.

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• Release date: March 27, 2026

Bond returns in an all-new storyline featuring stealth mechanics, spy gadgets, and cinematic missions. The Specialist Edition comes with exclusive outfits, gadgets, and bonus missions, making it the definitive version for fans.

SAVE $50: As of Sept. 15, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (44mm) is on sale for $229.99 at Amazon. This saves you $50 on its list price of $279.99.

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Even with the summertime sunshine in the rearview mirror, this is still a great time to be enjoying the great outdoors. If you've been looking for a smartwatch to keep up with your activities in the cooler weather, there are quite a few on sale at the moment. This includes a great deal on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (44mm) at Amazon.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is usually listed for $279.99, but it's currently marked down to $229.99. This marks an 18% discount, saving you $50. A couple of color options are on sale at this price as well, so you can choose between the silver and green models.

SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 review: Hey, I like the Squircle design

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 can start you off on the right foot each day thanks to its Energy Score. This personalized feature details how ready you are to take on the day based on stats from yesterday, so you can plan ahead for workouts and activities you want to accomplish. It also offers improved heart rate tracking that doesn't take into account your body’s movements for better accuracy and sleep tracking.

On top of these features, you'll also get Wellness Tips that offer suggestions to keep you on track towards your goals. If you've been looking for a smartwatch to keep you on top of your health and fitness progress day-to-day, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is built to help out.

It's currently marked as a limited-time deal, so you'll want to be quick to score the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 for $50 off at Amazon. It's not the only smartwatch deal to cross our radar recently. If you're an Apple user, you can also score an excellent deal on the Apple Watch SE 2 right now at Amazon.

In 2023, I became a big fan of NVIDIA's GeForce Now Ultimate membership. Now it’s getting an upgrade to Blackwell RTX for a significant performance boost. With powerful new 5080 GPUs, a new Cinematic Mode, and better low-latency streaming, this membership turns almost any computer into a high-end rig.

15-year-old Adolescence star Owen Cooper made history on Sunday by becoming the youngest male star to win an outstanding supporting actor Emmy.

Cooper, who was 14 at the time he filmed fellow Emmy winner Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne's devastating Netflix miniseries about a teenager who murders a classmate, took to the stage and gave a speech about how his experience is proof that achieving anything can be possible.

SEE ALSO: Stephen Graham gives emotional acceptance speech for best actor at 2025 Emmys

"Honestly when I started these drama classes a couple of years back, I didn't expect to even be in the United States, never mind here," Cooper says in the video. "But I think tonight proves that if you listen and you focus and you step out your comfort zone, you can achieve anything in life."

Here's the full list of Emmys 2025 winners.

Call the Lumon marching band, Tramell Tillman just made history at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards.

The Severance star is the first Black man to win outstanding supporting actor in a drama series at the Emmys, taking to the Peacock Theater stage on Sunday to be honored for his sublime performance as complex antagonist Seth Milchick.

SEE ALSO: Britt Lower's Emmys acceptance speech contained a hilarious 'Severance' Easter egg

Tillman was applauded by his fellow nominees: Severance co-stars John Turturro and Zach Cherry, and The White Lotus' Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, and Sam Rockwell, and Paradise's James Marsden. Movingly, the award winner spent his acceptance speech honoring one very important person.

"'You remember what you want to remember. You make time for what you want to make time for. Do the work. Show up. And most importantly, for the love of God, don't embarrass me in public.' My first acting coach was tough, y'all, but all great mothers are," said Tillman, acknowledging his mother sitting in the audience with the Severance cast — including fellow Emmy winner Britt Lower.

"Mama, you were there for me when no one else was and no one else would show up. Your loving kindness stays with me, and this is for you," he added.

According to Variety, it's the only acting category that had yet to award a Black actor since the Emmys began in 1949. The publisher also pointed out that the last time Black actors were nominated for supporting actor was in 2021: Michael K. Williams (Lovecraft Country), Giancarlo Esposito (The Mandalorian), and O-T Fagbenle (The Handmaid’s Tale) — Tobias Menzies won for The Crown. Tillman was not nominated for an Emmy for Severance Season 1.

So, waffle party?

For all the 2025 Emmy winners, Mashable's got you covered.

For burning questions after that Severance Season 2 finale, we're also there with you.

SAVE $70: As of Sept. 15, the Apple Watch SE is on sale for $179 at Amazon. This is $70 off its list price of $249.

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The latest Apple Event may have just announced the Apple Watch SE 3, but if you're not too bothered about getting the latest release, the good news is its predecessor is on sale right now. The Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS, 40mm) has dropped to $179 at Amazon.

This saves you $70 on its usual price of $249, which is a nice discount to jump on if you've been looking for a budget-friendly smartwatch. A few other Apple Watch SE models are also on sale at Amazon for $10 extra, so you can check out other discounted models to find the band that suits you best.

SEE ALSO: Get this 13-inch MacBook Air for under $200

From health to fitness features, the Apple Watch SE 2 comes packed with plenty to keep you updated throughout the day. In terms of fitness, you'll get an activity tracker that can help you keep an eye on things like calories and steps each day alongside advanced metrics to provide you with more insight into your workout routines. It even boasts 50m water resistance, which is good news for swimmers.

When it comes to health, the Apple Watch SE 2 features heart rate and sleep tracking along with safety features like Fall Detection, Crash Detection, and Emergency SOS. On top of that, it offers up to 18 hours of battery life to keep you updated for longer before needing a charge.

Don't miss out on $70 off the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS, 40mm) with a midnight aluminum case and ink sport loop at Amazon. Alternatively, you can also save on the Apple Watch 10 at Amazon right now as well, if you want a little bit more from your smartwatch.

SAVE $200: As of Sept. 15, the 2025 Apple MacBook Air M4 is on sale for $799 at Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price for this model.

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MacBook discounts are always worth shouting about, especially when we're we see lowest-ever prices on the latest models. And that's exactly what you're getting right now on the 2025 Apple MacBook Air M4. As of Sept. 15, it is back at the low price of $799 — saving you $200 on list price. The deal applies to three colors, so you can choose between midnight, silver, and sky blue.

The price isn't the only impressive thing about this deal. The laptop itself is amazing, and my favorite Apple product. It's powered by Apple's new M4 chip, meaning it's both fast and efficient. I've found it can handle all kinds of multitasking, and most importantly, doesn't start to lag when I have far too many tabs open. According to Apple, it can also handle heavy video editing and jumping between apps.

SEE ALSO: One of Apple's top AI executives is reportedly leaving the company

It’s also created with Apple Intelligence, Apple's personal AI system. This includes things like rewriting text and summarization; things that help you get work done quicker.

This model has a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display. It supports 1 billion colors, which from experience, makes every color and image pop.

The list of great features goes on and on, but a few highlights are the 12MP Center Stage camera, the three-mic array, and the four-speaker system with Spatial Audio. The speakers in particular surprised me. I wasn’t expecting them to be so good. My Spotify playlists have never sounded so good on a laptop, and honestly, they even rival some Bluetooth speakers I’ve used.

And with all this going on, you still get 18 hours of battery life, so you can work on the go without a worry/need for a power socket.

Get this limited-time offer from Amazon now.

Usually, when you hear about Liquid Glass, Apple's new design language, you hear about it in the context of iOS and iPhones. I get it — there are 1 billion active iPhones on Earth, including mine. But Liquid Glass isn't just coming to your Apple phone. Our Macs, iPads, Apple Watches, and TVs are also getting the design upgrade. And in my testing, you can really appreciate the subtleties of the fluid new look on the larger iPad screen.

But iPadOS 26 doesn't just put a futuristic new face on your tablet. It also arrives with critical new features like multitasking and windowing that make your iPad more like a laptop than ever before.

I've been testing out the iPadOS 26 beta ahead of its official launch today (it's available as a free software upgrade for all compatible iPads). I'm ready to share my thoughts on what works, what really works, and what's still a work in progress. I tested iPadOS 26 using an 11-inch iPad Air (M3) provided by Apple for this review.

Liquid Glass is gorgeous, and it shines on the iPad Welcome to Liquid Glass on iPad. Credit: Screenshot: Timothy Beck Werth I love the look of Liquid Glass on iPadOS 26. Credit: Screenshot: Timothy Beck Werth

Apple introduced Liquid Glass at WWDC 2025, and at the time, I wrote about the divisive initial reaction. (Side note: What isn't divisive in 2025? Nothing, I'm afraid.) If you were worried about Liquid Glass, let me put you at ease — it looks phenomenal, and it operates as smooth as, well, glass.

Per Apple, Liquid Glass "combines the optical qualities of glass with a fluidity only Apple can achieve." What does that mean? Core elements of the user interface are now translucent and expressive, so when objects overlap or interact, new liquid-like animations cause a transparent light effect, as if you're looking through glass or water. It's never distracting, and often quite beautiful. The Control Center, Lock Screen, Camera, Preview, and other tools all look a touch more futuristic now.

I haven't experienced any lag with the subtle animations that occur when different widgets or icons meet at the edges. Liquid Glass also makes the simplest interactions a lot more satisfactory. In the updated camera app, switching between Photo, Video, Pano, and other settings causes the text to bend and refract.

I'm also a big fan of the new lock screen customization options. And while the translucent control center required some troubleshooting on iPhones, I've had no problems on the iPad.

Credit: Screenshot: Timothy Beck Werth Credit: Screenshot: Timothy Beck Werth

Liquid Glass is the biggest update to Apple's visual aesthetic in 10 years, and for this tech editor, it's a success. While a lot of people are questioning the design of the new orange iPhone 17 Pro, for me, Liquid Glass feels more Jobs-ian, if you know what I mean.

iPad introduces Windows. No, not that Windows.

Sorry, I meant "Windowing," not Windows, as in Windows 11.

Yes, iPadOS 26 brings the ability to group apps in discrete windows, which can be dragged, expanded, and moved as you like. It's a neat trick for a tablet, and combined with multitasking, truly transforms the iPad into a MacBook-like device. So much so that I could see it sparking an existential crisis of sorts for some Apple users who previously owned both devices. Again, simply use your finger or the Magic Keyboard's trackpad, and you can easily organize your windows on the display. Gesture controls are also an option, though they come with a learning curve (more on that soon).

With multitasking, you can now view and use multiple apps and widgets simultaneously. Keep Google Docs open as you browse the web and ask ChatGPT for ideas. Or bring up the Notes app to jot down reminders while you watch a video. Use Apple Pencil to draw something on your tablet while you watch a tutorial video on an external display.

Left: You can now easily multitask with your iPad. Credit: Apple Right: Credit: Apple

When I set up my iPad Air with the Magic Keyboard case and my external display, it really felt like using my MacBook, except the iPad is much easier to travel with and move from room to room. In fact, the iPad Air's M3 chip is actually significantly better than my work laptop's M1 chip. It's enough to make my old MacBook sick with jealousy.

This is also going to be phenomenally useful for pro-level power users on the M4 iPad Pro. I know video editors who depend on that iPad's advanced screen for video editing, and these iPadOS 26 upgrades will make it much easier to use your iPad in professional situations. A new Background Tasks feature will let you access other apps while a large video file exports in the background, for instance. So, for power users, artists, creative professionals, and productivity-minded folks, iPadOS 26 is one of the biggest updates to the iPad in years.

Of course, this existential crisis cuts both ways. If your iPad is basically a MacBook, and you already have a MacBook, do you really need an iPad? For users who like to use their iPad for streaming, gaming, and chatting, these new features will be overkill. I suspect that work is the last thing some users want to do on their iPad. Still, even for these users, iPadOS 26 has some cool new features.

The new Files, Preview, and Menu Bar

If you're going to use your iPad more like a laptop, then you need a better way to access and organize your files. So, it's no surprise that iPadOS 26 comes with a new Files app. It's much easier to find files saved on your iPad and iCloud. A new list view, customizable folders, and the ability to drag files into apps in the Dock all work together here for a better UX.

On top of that, literally, are more features that will be familiar to Mac users. When you have an app like Chrome or Preview open, you can swipe down and reveal a full Menu Bar, where you can access the File, Edit, View, Window, and Help drop-downs you're used to accessing on laptops. Likewise, the red, yellow, green navigation bubbles that appear on the upper left of a window are now on iPad, letting you minimize and expand apps with a tap of your finger.

The Menu Bar comes to iPad. Credit: Apple

You can also use this to quickly organize your screen. Right-click, and you'll see options that let you fill the left, right, bottom, or top half of your screen with the app. This didn't always work perfectly — it's one of the few issues I found with the beta version of iPadOS 26, but on the whole, it works well. You can even use gestures to organize your screen.

The Preview tool contains one of the coolest Liquid Glass animations, with a spyglass that zooms in on the screen and your files. It also has more practical tools for working with PDFs and creating images.

What else is new with iPadOS 26?

There are a lot of new features Apple wants iPad users to know about, some of which are more helpful than others for me personally. The much-discussed Live Translation tool is also available on iPads (in the Phone, FaceTime, and Messages apps), though Mashable is still in the process of testing this Apple Intelligence feature. I will say that based on what I've seen, Apple is still playing catch-up with Google Pixel's live translation tools, but that's now a familiar story for Apple's AI tools.

Ditto the new options in Image Playground, where you can create images, edit photos, and make custom Genmoji. I played around with this tool, but to be honest, don't have much use for it in my day-to-day life. If I need to use an AI image generator or editor, I'll go straight to ChatGPT, Midjourney, or Gemini, and I don't know that I've ever felt like I needed more emoji options. Still, I could see my parents having a lot of fun with this toolkit. My nieces and nephews also love playing around with photo and video filters, and I could see them creating all sorts of fun Genmoji creations (with their cool Uncle Tim's help, of course).

Other new features include:

• Shortcuts: You can create new automations that tap into Apple Intelligence.

• Phone: Your iPad isn’t just more like a Mac; with iPadOS 26, the Phone app comes to iPad.

• Apple Music: You can now translate lyrics and use Apple Intelligence to seamlessly transition between songs, DJ-style

• Gaming: An all-new Games app provides a better gaming experience; an overlay tool lets you adjust settings without leaving the game

• Audio recording: For professionals who need to capture audio, you have more tools for recording sound.

iPadOS 26 takes some practice Learning how to organize windows takes some practice. Credit: Screenshot: Timothy Beck Werth

My only real quibble with iPadOS 26 is that it has a bit of a learning curve, which is to be expected. It's not just the new tools and features, however. If iPadOS 26 inspires you to use your tablet more like a laptop, then you'll have to unlearn some movements and muscle memory. When I connected the iPad to my external monitor and Magic Keyboard, my hands kept wanting to treat it like my MacBook, and I'd have to remember that iPadOS runs a little differently than macOS. The new gestures and swipes needed to properly use the new windowing, organization, and Menu Bar features also take some practice.

For technophiles like myself, that's fine. But I'm also thinking of my mother-in-law, who uses her iPad every day to play Wordle and The Sims. I think she'll have a harder time adjusting to all the new tools and may need a bit more of a tutorial than Apple provides.

Here's my final verdict: On the whole, iPadOS 26 makes the iPad a more formidable and versatile gadget. That would be enough of an upgrade on its own, but combined with the beautiful new design elements of Liquid Glass, iPadOS 26 represents a big leap forward.

You can learn more about iPadOS 26 at the Apple website. To access the free upgrade on your iPad, go to Settings > General > Software Updates.

Steve may not be the movie you'd expect, as it certainly wasn't what I anticipated.

An exciting element of film festivals is seeing movies before the barrage of trailers, talk show appearances, character posters, and all other manner of spoiler-y promotions. So, for a critic planning their screening schedule, you're piecing together few clues.

Not familiar with the best-selling novella on which Steve is based, I expected a tearjerking drama that may well leave me rattled and heart-aching, like RaMell Ross' soul-scorching Nickel Boys. After all, Steve is not only a drama set a reform school, but also a film starring Murphy, who has played a long line of intense characters facing horrid circumstances, from zombies (26 Days Later), to a dying sun (Sunshine), to a world at war (Oppenheimer). Plus, Murphy and Mielants' last movie together was Small Things like These, a harrowing tale of the sins committed and covered up by an Irish convent. 

SEE ALSO: 'Steve' trailer: Cillian Murphy is a 'very, very tired' headmaster at an English reform school

For all of these reasons, I braced for violence, trauma, and abuse. But while there are dark moments in Steve, it's chiefly an energetic and even at times joyful film about hope and community.

Novelist Max Porter adapted his novella Shy into the screenplay for Steve, which offers complicated portraits of the troubled youth in a reform school, and the grown-ups assigned to their care. The resulting film is an emotional roller coaster and a call to action, demanding its audience rethink their views of such schools and those within them. 

Steve is set over one, very bad day at work.  Students gather around Steve in "Steve." Credit: Robert Viglasky / Neflix

A propulsive energy drives Steve forward, from a mellow opening scene where the titular lead teacher is dictating notes into a recorder, mapping out his strategy to help each of the boys in his care. Then, Steve (Murphy) is driving into a rural area on a long, winding dirt road, when he sees a teen boy, smoking and dancing with headphones on in a field. Here, Porter's script introduces us to Shy (Jay Lycurgo), a mercurial young man capable of joy, anger, depression, and compassion. In this moment, he is giddy, playing with Steve and gossiping about the news crew set to arrive on campus this very day. 

By setting the film over the course of this day, Porter smartly condenses the action to make every choice feel urgent. By introducing a camera crew to the mix, he adds additional conflict and stress for Steve and his team to put forth a good face to a public all too willing to misunderstand their spirited students. So, Steve's battered vehicle pulls up to the school, a hundred-year old estate called Stanton Wood that's steadily falling into disrepair. A smartly chosen location begins to tell the story even before a newscaster's scripted introduction confirms it. 

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This grand building once had money flowing to it for upkeep of the place itself and its students. But as giving a second chance to impoverished young men with a criminal record became politically unfashionable, funding has dried up. Stanton Wood now operates with a skeleton crew, caring for one class of very rowdy boys who are all too willing to act up in front of the cameras. 

Steve must not only manage his staff, counsel the boys fired up by the arrival of an audience, and keep an eye on the nosy news crew (who is too eager to invade the boys' privacy for good B-roll), but also fawn over a visiting politician in hopes of securing some more funding. He's being pulled in every direction, and yet the film is more of an ensemble than the title might suggest. 

Steve delivers a walloping group performance.  Jay Lycurgo as Shy and Simbi Ajikawo as Shola in "Steve." Credit: Robert Viglasky / Neflix

Murphy is the eye of the storm of Steve, exuding an intense focus whether talking to students or venting with his colleagues. His sharp blue eyes ache with the awareness of his responsibilities and the powerlessness an apathetic government gives teachers like him in place of support. 

His frustrations are echoed by fellow educators, like his second in command, the outspoken Amanda (Tracey Ullman in a rare dramatic turn), a very patient therapist called Jenny (Emily Watson), and new teacher Shola (Simbi Ajikawo, aka rapper Little Simz). Each of these women brings a different energy to Stanton Wood. Amanda, vibrant and frank, has a grandmotherly tough-love approach, telling the camera crew about how each of these boys is complex and that she "fucking loves" them for it. Jenny has a cool facade, but once the boys leave — sometimes after vandalizing her wood-paneled office — she shrinks into a pose of radiating disappointment. Shola, as the youngest and the only Black woman working there, faces the additional challenge of receiving unwanted sexual attention from some of the boys, and having to preserve a professional front even in such uncomfortable and unfair predicaments. While each of these roles is slimly written, they're given proper depth from these sensational actresses. 

Then there's the boys: Shy (a mesmerizing Lycurgo), Riley (a chaotic Joshua J. Parker), Jamie (a brash Luke Ayres), Ash (Joshua Barry), Nabz (Ahmed Ismail), and Tarone (Tut Nyuot), to name a few. In a clever device by Porter, the youths are introduced in interviews with the news crew, who asks their names, and three words they'd use to describe themselves. Among the batch are braggarts, button-pushers, aspiring moguls, and heartsick lost boys. The sharp contrast between one interview and the next not only sets up the dynamic between this group, but also suggests the highs and lows that each of them are experiencing in the challenge of growing up and succeeding in reform school. 

The staff here doesn't beat or abuse them. In a number of scenes, Steve carefully approaches heart-to-hearts with a mix of psychological tools and frank slang. ("This is the thing, you can't just casually call me a dick," he patiently explains to one student.) It's clear the boys are given patience, understanding, and second chances. But still, there are explosions, because within these boys is both brilliance and pain, kindness and rage. It's a constant dance that erupts into fights, shouting, impromptu soccer matches, and a suicide attempt.

Steve grapples with teen suicide. Tracey Ullman as Amanda and Cillian Murphy as Steve in "Steve." Credit: Robert Viglasky / Neflix

Not so much a spoiler as a warning, Steve involves one student's suicidal ideation playing out into a prolonged and painful sequence. His eyes are wide and scared as he considers his next move. Sitting at the center of the theater, I was looking directly into his eyes, and the boy seemed to look directly into mine. He didn't cry, but I did. I wept, worried for him as my thoughts wandered to those in my own life who've had such moments. In reflection, I'm awed that Steve doesn't make a spectacle of a suicide attempt, but instead dwells on the decision, not the act. 

Making this sequence even more impactful is the film's cinematography. Much of the movie's sequences are shot in handheld, allowing for a fluid, even frantic movement as cinematographer Robrecht Heyvaert chases the boys as they barrel down hallways, throw punches against steel lockers, bound over countertops, and race through a soccer pitch. But in this moment, quiet and dark, a boy alone with his thoughts and this big choice, the camera is still and unblinking. Through this simple framing, head-on and unmoving, we are with him, waiting for his decision and feeling powerless (like Steve, who is in a frenzied search for the boy), as we can't make it for him. 

That brings us back to Steve. The film named for him might seem preachy or sentimental to some. But Porter's earnest script and Mielants' kinetic approach urges audiences to look beyond the outraged op-eds about tax dollars being wasted on bad eggs (a sentiment spoken directly by the cynical news crew). With each young actor throwing himself full-bodied and furious into the roles of these students, a tableaux is painted of a moment in time, where they full of life, trouble, and possibility. Then, beyond that, Steve looks to the people who are underpaid and underappreciated as they do the work to make such youth feel truly heard, respected, and loved. They aren't saints anymore than their charges are devils. 

Steve talks with a Stanton Wood student in "Steve." Credit: Robert Viglasky / Neflix

In this mindful and dynamic portrait, Steve presents a message deeply humane, that all of these folks, from the students to the teachers to the news crew and even the smug politician looking for a good photo op are just people — people helping people. It might seem an obscenely simple message. Yet, as the film's climax makes clear, it's one worth repeating, even if it seems cringe or simplistic. "Why do you fucking give a shit?" one boy challenges the Stanton Wood staff. And the answer to that is not simple, but it is powerful. 

Steve was reviewed out of its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. The movie will open in select theaters on Sept. 19, before debuting on Netflix Oct. 3.

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A soul-scratching milestone of becoming a grown-up is the realization that your parents aren't just your parents, they're people. They have names. They have lives outside of you, and they have flaws. This jarring epiphany is taken to darkly comic extremes in Adulthood, which stars Josh Gad and Kaya Scodelario as siblings who discover a corpse hidden in their childhood home. 

This premise seems like something out of Dateline, but director Alex Winter plumbs Michael M.B. Galvin's script for heart, humor, and some cringe-inducing truths. The result is a comedy that's amusingly irreverent, surprisingly twisted, and fucked-up fun. 

Adulthood is like Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead's twisted sister. 

Gad and Scodelario star as siblings who are practically estranged at the film's start. While Megan's been living in their hometown, raising her two sons, loving her professor husband, and selling sketchy leggings online in a seeming pyramid screen, her brother Noah took off to Los Angeles to become a screenwriter, though he's more focused on smoking pot than selling spec scripts. 

They're reunited by bad news: Their mother Judy (Ingunn Omholt) has taken a bad turn, and is in the hospital. Luckily, her homecare nurse (Billie Lourd) was on hand. Unluckily, returning to their childhood home leads to one shitty discovery after another. A leak in the basement den not only leads to a bunch of their childhood treasures being damaged, it's also ruined the paneling of one wall. And when they probe this strange wet spot, they find a skeleton in a tracksuit. 

Far from a murder mystery, Adulthood is a tale of a comedic cover-up. Sure, Megan and Noah are shocked to find a body in the walls of this suburban home, mere yards from where their mom stored Pokémon cards and old VHS tapes. But they immediately know who this skeleton belongs to, and the big question is, "Now what?" Reasoning that coming clean would only reignite old scars for the victim's family and cause new problems for their own, they decide the best thing to do is dump the remains somewhere remote. But it turns out neither of these siblings shares their parents' skill for criminal cover-ups. So, a comedy of errors ensues, involving blackmail, more kills, and a creepy cousin named Bodhi (Anthony Carrigan)

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While their mom is still alive, she's incapable of taking care of this grisly business. So, like the treasured 1991 comedy Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead, Adulthood explores the wild feeling of having to be the grown-up when things truly go to hell. Except here instead of finding their inner girlboss, Noah and Megan have to find their inner Robert Durst. 

Kaya Scodelario and Josh Gad make a solid comedy duo. 

The English actress is best known for dramatic roles, like the British TV series Skins, Andrea Arnold's feral adaptation of Wuthering Heights, the YA Mazerunner trilogy, and the gator creature feature Crawl. But here, she plays a terrific straight man to Gad's frantic clown. To his credit, the Broadway and Disney actor tones down his signature hyperactive energy; Noah is leagues away from Book of Mormon's Elder Cunningham or Frozen's Olaf. Here, he's a manchild who turns to video games, weed, and porn in times of stress — or just in general. 

This means that while the siblings' mission is to help their mom get away with murder, the central conflict of the movie is actually about brother and sister learning what it means to be a grown-up. Having fucked off to LA, Noah hasn't had to deal with his sister's life or his mom's declining health. He doesn't even remember the names of his nephews. But Megan's been using her busy role as working mom as an excuse to keep her distance from her brother and mom as well. (This is something the aforementioned caregiver acknowledges with a snarl as she drinks Noah's beer and lays down a number of shocking revelations.) 

While Gad's freaking out as Noah, Megan's keeping her cool, making for punchlines that hit hard and cold. But beneath their contrast and this comedy is the question of what it means to be an adult. Is it defending your family at all costs? Or does it mean taking responsibility and facing the consequences? Or is there a third, more craven and comedic option? 

Billie Lourd and Anthony Carrigan shine as weirdo supporting players. 

Playing the threatening caregiver and the black sheep cousin, Lourd and Carrigan echo the siblings' dynamic, but they are in opposition. One is blackmailing the siblings while the other is called into defend them. And in this, the extremes of cold and calculating and hyper and impulsive are explored to the point that a diner scene between Lourd and Carrigan could be the best in the movie. Staring each other down while both characters swing for badass heft but come off whiffing, they make it seem like anything is possible. And actually, from there the movie gets less exciting as the answers of Galvin's script become less interesting or even feasible. 

Adulthood is more focused on the dysfunctional family comedy aspect than its crime thriller thread, which means that as the stakes get higher, the plot holes get bigger and more distracting. At one point. Noah confidently declares he knows how to best ditch a body because he worked on Blue Bloods. It's a fine joke. But for fans of true crime or even cozy crime, it's too easy to clock the clues being dropped, and frustratingly never acknowledged. This makes for an unsatisfying ending, as it's not so much ambiguous as unearned. 

Still, if you're seeking something funky, funny, and charmingly chaotic, Adulthood delivers. 

Adulthood was reviewed out of its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. The movie opens in theaters Sept. 19, and comes to digital on Sept. 23.

TL;DR: Microsoft Visio 2021 Pro makes your data visually compelling, and you don’t even need design skills. For a limited time, it’s just $14.97 (reg. $249.99).

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We can all agree that giant spreadsheets and complex datasets don’t exactly scream storytelling masterpiece — or really help your clients or coworkers understand the data you’re presenting. That’s where Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional can help shake things up.

It’s the tool that turns chaos into clarity, transforming your data into clean, shareable diagrams that actually make sense. Whether you’re mapping out a project plan, designing a floor layout, or wrangling a web of network devices, Visio gives you the shapes, templates, and features to do it with style (and sanity).

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No design degree required here. Just pick from dozens of built-in templates — flowcharts, org charts, mind maps, floor plans, fishbone diagrams — and drag and drop your way to something that looks like it took hours (but didn’t). With over 250,000 shapes available through Visio’s online library, your visuals can be as simple or sophisticated as you need.

And if you’re working on a touch-enabled device, you can sketch, annotate, or drag shapes around with just a finger or stylus, because sometimes using a mouse just feels wrong.

Got real-time data in Excel? Pull it straight into your diagrams. Need to automatically generate an org chart from Exchange? Visio’s got it covered. You can even collaborate with your team and validate diagrams against industry standards like BPMN, UML, and IEEE.

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SAVE $25: As of Sept. 15, the Amazon Echo Show 5 is on sale for $64.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 28% on the list price.

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Smart home devices are not going anywhere. With speakers, robot vacuums, and lights all connected, homes truly are becoming a thing of the future. And if you're in the Amazon ecosystem, Echo Show devices are one of the best hubs for your home,and right now the Echo Show 5 is on sale for under $65.

The Echo Show 5 is essentially a smart assistant with a screen, and a perfect hub for controlling all your other devices. And as of Sept. 15, you can find it on sale for $64.99 at Amazon. It's available in three colors: charcoal, cloud blue, and glacier white.

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So why the Echo Show 5? Besides the great price, this model comes with built-in Alexa, the ability to watch Netflix shows, and video chat capabilities. The screen size is just right at 5.5 inches, so it's perfect for quick glances, recipes, checking the time, or even monitoring the weather forecast.

It can also stream music and works with Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify, and Deezer. The sound quality is decent. And if you're enviromentally conscious, the Echo Show 5 is eco-friendly, featuring fabric made from 100% post-consumer recycled polyester yarn and an aluminum body crafted from 100% recycled materials.

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SAVE $50: As of Sept. 15, the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is on sale for $89.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 36% on the list price.

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Amazon's Fire tablets are some of the best on the market. They're affordable, efficient, and better yet, often on sale. And as of Sept. 15, the Fire HD 10 tablet is down to $89.99, a saving of $50 on list price.

This price is for the 32GB option with lockscreen ads, and is available in three colors: black, lilac, and ocean.

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It's not just a great price, it's a great tablet too. It has a 10.1-inch 1080p Full HD display screen, so it's perfect for work and play. Whether you're joining Teams calls (with the 5MP front-facing camera) or scrolling on TikTok, it's perfect for just about everything.

The battery life is great for using on-the-go, promising to last up to 13 hours. And if you plan to have a lot of apps, photos, or videos stored, don't worry about memory running out; it can be expanded up to 1TB with a micro-SD card.

Want to make it family-friendly? Amazon Kids allows you to add various parental safety features, and signing up to Amazon Kids+ will give you access to a huge selection of books, games, and songs.

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Pips is the newest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the new game 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 onto 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 for how Pips is played. Like dominoes, the tiles 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.

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

Number (9): Everything in this space must add to 9. The answer is 1-5, placed horizontally; 4-4, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally; 0-3, placed horizontally.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add to 3. The answer is 0-3, placed horizontally; 0-1, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for Sept. 15 Pips

Number (6): Everything in this space must add to 6. The answer is 3-5, placed horizontally; 6-3, placed horizontally.

Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 6-3, placed horizontally; 6-6, placed vertically

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

Number (1): Everything in this yellow space must add to 1. The answer is 2-0, placed horizontally; 1-0, placed horizontally.

Number (2): Everything in this dark blue space must add to 2. The answer is 2-1, placed horizontally; 1-0, placed horizontally..

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

Hard difficulty hints, answers for Sept. 15 Pips

Number (63): Everything in this space must add to 63. The answer is 5-3, placed vertically; 5-5, placed vertically; 1-5, placed vertically; 4-5, placed horizontally; 5-2, placed vertically; 3-4, placed vertically; 4-4, placed vertically; 3-3, placed horizontally; 6-5, placed horizontally; 4-2, placed horizontally.

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

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

Number (6): Everything in this space must add to 6. The answer is 6-5, placed horizontally.

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

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

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

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

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SAVE $60: As of Sept. 15, the DJI Mic Mini is on sale for $109 at Amazon. That's a 36% saving on the list price.

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Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

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

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

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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: NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for September 15, 2025 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: One of the best

• Green: Places of honor

• Blue: A team grouping

• Purple: Almost pro clubs

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

• Yellow: A revered star

• Green: Hall of fame locations

• Blue: G League teams

• Purple: NFL teams, minus two letters

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 #357 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• A revered star - GREAT, ICON, LEGEND, SUPERSTAR

• Hall of fame locations - CANTON, COOPERSTOWN, SPRINGFIELD, TORONTO

• G League teams - BLUE COATS, CHARGE, GO-GO, VIPERS

• NFL teams, minus two letters - BEA, BROW, FALCO, RAVE

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.

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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 Monday, Sept. 15, 2025:

AcrossGossip that's "dished"

• The answer is Dirt.

It might be prompted to make funny images online, for short

• The answer is Genai.

"It's an ___ but a goodie!"

• The answer is Oldie.

Enthusiastic, as a fan

• The answer is Avid.

Gossip that's "spilled"

• The answer is Tea.

DownDig (into)

• The answer is Delve.

World's most populous country since 2023

• The answer is India.

Brand in the pest control aisle

• The answer is Raid.

Matching item for a groomsman

• The answer is Tie.

Billy or nanny

• The answer is Goat.

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The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards' audience gave Stephen Colbert a significant show of support on Sunday, offering a standing ovation when the beloved Late Show host took to the stage. Colbert announced in July that CBS had cancelled the long-running talk show, mere days after he'd accused its parent company Paramount of paying a bribe to President Donald Trump. 

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"While I have your attention, is anyone hiring?" Colbert quipped after over half a minute of cheering. "Because I've got 200 very well-qualified candidates with me tonight who will be available in June."

Colbert then handed off his own resume and significantly outdated head shot to Harrison Ford, asking that he pass it on to Stephen Spielberg, before presenting the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.

Colbert later returned to the Emmys stage to accept the award for Outstanding Talk Series, with The Late Show beating out The Daily Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live for the win. This time the audience didn't just give Colbert and his crew a standing ovation, but also chanted his name.

"I want to thank CBS for giving us the privilege to be a part of the late night tradition, which I hope continues long after we're no longer doing this show," Colbert tactfully said in his acceptance speech. He also thanked his crew and his family, and dedicated the award to his parents, in-laws, and Amy Cole, his longtime executive assistant who passed away last March.

"Ten years ago in September of 2015, Spike Jones stopped by my office and said, 'Hey, what do you want this show to be about?'" Colbert said. "And I said, 'Ah, Spike, I don't know how you could do it, but I'd kind of like to do a late night show, you know, a late night comedy show that was about love.'

"And I don't know if I ever figured that out, but at a certain point — and you can guess what that point was — I realized that in some ways we were doing a late night comedy show about loss. And that's related to love, because sometimes you only truly know how much you love something when you get a sense that you might be losing it. And 10 years later in September of 2025, my friends, I have never loved my country more desperately. 

"God bless America. Stay strong, be brave, and if the elevator tries to bring you down, go crazy and punch a higher floor!"

CBS' decision to cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was swiftly criticised by numerous other celebrities and late show hosts after it was announced in July. Social media users also expressed skepticism regarding CBS' claim that the cancellation was "purely a financial decision" and "not related in any way to the show’s performance, content, or other matters happening at Paramount."

This appeared to be a reference to Paramount's then ongoing attempts to secure the Trump administration's approval for a proposed merger with Skydance Media — efforts that some speculate may have coloured its recent decisions. 

In early July, Paramount agreed it would pay Trump $16 million to settle a lawsuit in which he claimed they'd deceptively edited a 60 Minutes interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris to be favourable to her leading into November's presidential election. Paramount had previously called the lawsuit "completely without merit," making its capitulation appear highly suspect to many.

One such person Colbert himself, who has long been a vocal critic of Trump and who called out the settlement as a bribe. Trump subsequently responded to news of the Late Show's cancellation by stating that he "absolutely love[ed] that Colbert got fired," and calling for other late shows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live to be cancelled next. The Trump administration approved the Skydance/Paramount merger one week after the Late Show's cancellation was announced.