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FREE IPHONE 17, APPLE WATCH SERIES 11, AND IPAD (A16): As of Sept. 19, get up to $1,100 off an iPhone 17 with a qualifying trade-in and activation of eligible plan, plus get a free Apple Watch Series 11 and iPad (A16) at Verizon.

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The newly-announced iPhone 17 is officially out in the wild as of Sept. 19, and if you've been thinking about buying one, now's a great time to lock it in, especially if you're a Verizon customer. And if you're looking for a carrier and the best place to get freebies with your purchase, you can benefit from this deal as well, with Verizon's current promotions that net you a new iPhone 17 for the low, low price of free.

As of Sept. 19, get up to $1,100 off an iPhone 17 with a qualifying trade-in and activation of eligible plan, plus get a free Apple Watch Series 11 and iPad (A16) at Verizon. The biggest potential trade-in discount makes the iPhone 17 Pro free, and it's available with signups for the Ultimate unlimited plan.

SEE ALSO: Verizon is giving away the iPhone 17 Pro for free with this generous trade-in offer

Plus, get $200 as part of a switching bonus as well as the iPad and Apple Watch to make this an even more enticing deal. Both devices will require activation of a cellular data plan.

To score this deal, head to Verizon and start the buying process, where you'll see the deal lined out in the "1 available offer" blurb on this Apple Watch Series 11 page: "Get an iPhone 17 Pro, Apple Watch Series 11, and iPad (A16), all on us." You can choose the specifics of each item as you go through the checkout process, as well as figure out the bonus you'll receive with your trade-in device from there.

This limited-time offer will also net you $200 as part of your final signup bonus for switching to Verizon with activation, and that will be added automatically as part of your purchase. But since this is the official iPhone 17 launch day and preorders will no longer be available, you'll want to act quickly to lock yours in as this deal likely won't stick around for much longer.

Having data is only half the battle. How do you know your data actually means something? With some simple Python code, you can quickly check if differences in data are actually significant.

With billions of users worldwide, Instagram is arguably the most popular photo sharing platform. With the ability to share posts, reels, and 24-hour stories, Instagram allows everyone and anyone to share snippets of their lives. The top accounts on the platform, primarily belonging to celebrities, show just how much we love to see the daily goings-on in lives different from our own.

Ever wondered who holds the top spot for the most followers? Here are the 10 most-followed people on Instagram, according to Social Blade.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo – 664 million followers

The most followed person on Instagram is none other than Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. At the time of writing, Ronaldo has amassed a whopping 652 million followers. Unsurprisingly, his posts mostly theme around football and his current team, Al Nassr. Ronaldo also holds the record for most liked Instagram comment when he wrote on Kylian Mbappé's Real Madrid announcement post "my turn (to watch)."

2. Lionel Messi – 506 million followers

Sticking with the footballer theme, the second most followed account belongs to Inter Miami CF player, Lionel Messi. His account also features mostly football content, sharing glimpses into life on and off the pitch. His most liked post is a series of photos celebrating Argentina's 2022 FIFA World Cup win.

3. Selena Gomez – 418 million followers

Actress, musician, and founder of cosmetics brand Rare Beauty, Selena Gomez is up next on the list. She shares career highlights, Rare Beauty promotions, and glimpses into her daily life, making her one of the most-followed celebrities on the platform.

4. Kylie – 392 million followers

At present, it's a tie for the next position on the list. The first of the Jenner-Kardashian clan to feature is Kylie. As of March 30, she has amassed an unbelievable 393 million followers. Her posts regularly give us an insight into her life, her Kylie Cosmetics empire, and family life with her two adorable children. Kylie previously held the record for the most liked photo on Instagram, a picture of her newborn daughter Stormi. However, she later lost this position to a photo of an egg (yes, an egg...).

5. Dwayne Johnson – 392 million followers

If you need motivation, The Rock's Instagram is your go-to. Dwayne Johnson’s Instagram followers are given a regular insight into his fitness routine, movie projects, and personal life. He shares workout clips with the sets and reps listed out for you to try at home, if you're feeling brave.

6. Ariana Grande – 373 million followers

The star of recent Wicked fame is number 6 on our list. An incredible singer and actress, Ariana Grande also holds Instagram-follower fame. Recent content has, of course, been heavily influenced by the recent release of Wicked, with the Oscar-nominated actress sharing behind-the-scenes images with co-star Cynthia Erivo.

7. Kim Kardashian – 355 million followers

Kim Kardashian's Instagram account is as aesthetic as her. It's full of glimpses of her Skims brand, family life and various other collaborations. Fashion is definitely a strong theme of her posts, and you can expect some serious glam envy.

8. Beyoncé – 309 million followers

Another musician to make the list is Beyoncé. Hot off a successful awards season for her latest album, Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé's Instagram account is the perfect insight for fans. Posts regularly include her latest Levi's partnership, her new fragrance release, and of course, awards season success.

9. Khloé Kardashian – 301 million followers

Number 9 on the most followed list is Khloé Kardashian. Another insight into the Kardashian-Jenner family, Khloe's posts are primarily wholesome family shots.

10. Justin Bieber - 293 million followers

Justin Bieber takes the 10th spot on the most followed people on Instagram. The musician recently surprised fans with the release of another album, entitled Swag II.

GET NEW IPHONE FOR FREE: AT&T is offering up to $1,100 off any of the latest iPhones with an eligible iPhone trade-in (in any condition).

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Apple has had a huge week, with new products announced across almost its entire range of devices at the Apple Event. We've got new AirPods, Apple Watches, and of course, iPhones. What a time to be alive.

Anyone invested in the Apple ecosystem should check out everything announced, because there's a lot to consider. But for those only interested in the iPhone 17, we can help sort you out with a special trade-in deal from AT&T. If you're interested in upgrading, mobile carriers like Verizon and T-Mobile are offering tempting deals, but the AT&T offer might be the best of the bunch.

New and existing customers can get up to $1,100 off any of the latest models with an eligible iPhone trade-in (in any condition). Yes, that's the full value of the iPhone 17 Pro. So with this special trade-in offer, you can effectively get your hands on the iPhone 17 Pro for free.

SEE ALSO: iPhone 17 vs. Pixel 10: Which phone has the better display, price, and specs?

We know you're looking for the catch, and this deal does come with a few caveats. You will need to pay tax on the full retail price and there's a pesky activation fee of $35 per line. Your credits also start within three bills and are applied in equal amounts over the installment term. We get that you could make the argument that this new iPhone isn't completely free, but we're quibbling over semantics here.

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So is your iPhone eligible for this trade-in promotion? AT&T is accepting the iPhone 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, and 16e. Anyone rocking a smartphone from the likes of Samsung, OnePlus, and Google can still be accepted if they have a trade-in value of $180 or more.

SAVE 15%: As of Sept. 15, the LG 45GX950A-B 45-inch Ultragear 5K2K OLED Gaming Monitor is on sale for $1,699.99 at Amazon, down from its list price of $1,999.99. That's a 15% discount and $300 in savings.

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Every so often, a piece of gaming hardware comes along that feels truly next-generation. LG's 45-inch Ultragear OLED monitor is one of those pieces. It's the self-proclaimed "world's first 5K2K OLED gaming monitor," and it's packed with an absurd amount of high-end tech. If you've been waiting for a deal to justify a serious battlestation upgrade, this is one to watch.

As of Sept. 15, you can get the LG 45GX950A-B 45-inch Ultragear 5K2K OLED Gaming Monitor on sale for $1,699.99 at Amazon, down from its list price of $1,999.99. That's a 15% discount and $300 in savings.

SEE ALSO: Say hello to the Legion Go 2, Lenovo’s new flagship gaming handheld with an OLED display

The massive 45-inch curved OLED screen features an ultra-wide panel with an 800R curve that's designed to fill your field of view. Thanks to the OLED technology, you'll be able to see deep blacks and vibrant colors, with a peak brightness of up to 1300 nits and DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification.

What really sets this monitor apart, though, is its unique "Dual Mode." Just press a hotkey, and you can switch between two different settings. For graphically rich, story-driven games, you can run it in its full 5K2K resolution at 165Hz. For competitive, fast-paced games like FPS or racing titles where every frame counts, you can switch to Wide Full HD resolution at an "electrifying" 330Hz. It's like having two specialized monitors in one.

Amazon Fire Tablets restrict you to the Amazon Appstore, but they run Fire OS, a custom version of Android. That means you can install Google's Play Store to gain access to millions of Android apps and games, including Google apps like Gmail, Chrome, Google Maps, and more.

FREE IPHONE: Verizon is offering up to $1,100 off any iPhone 17 Pro with select phone trade-ins.

Haven't you heard? Apple has announced the new line of iPhones, including the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The new range is officially launch date on Friday, Sept. 19. If you've been eyeing up these new iPhones, Verizon is offering a smart and free way to nab something for nothing.

The service provider is offering up to $1,100 (the cost of the iPhone 17 Pro) off a new iPhone 17 when you trade in your old phone and sign up for an eligible unlimited plan. Verizon says the trade-in can be in any condition, guaranteed.

SEE ALSO: iPhone 17 vs. Pixel 10: Which phone has the better display, price, and specs?

If this doesn't appeal to you, Verizon is offering more than just iPhone deals. Get up to $400 off a new Apple Watch when you trade in any eligible smartwatch on Unlimited Plus, or if you buy a new iPhone 17 Pro on Unlimited Ultimate with select trade-in, you'll get the Apple Watch Series 11 and iPad (A16) for free, the Apple Watch SE 3 or Apple Watch Series 11 for free, or $500 off the Apple Watch Ultra 3.

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The new iPhone 17 lineup comes with Apple’s latest A19 chip, so these phones will all offer superfast performance. They also have the new N1 wireless chip that supports WiFi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. All models have bright OLED displays with ProMotion up to 120Hz and an always-on option, while cameras start at 48MP with the Pro versions offering an ultra-wide and telephoto lenses up to 8× optical zoom. Storage begins at 256GB across the board, with the higher-end models going up to 2TB.

Get this Verizon iPhone deal for launch.

Nothing in gaming has ever been as addictive as loot grinding, and there's no better proof of that than the Borderlands series. Each new game has delivered more guns than the last, always with more variety and wilder gimmicks than you'll find in any other series.

The iPhone 17 has arrived, and with it comes the need for accessories that match Apple’s latest design and performance.

Stephen King has taken a pause from his usual schedule of calling out Donald Trump on social media and reviewing horror movies to share his thoughts on Jimmy Kimmel's suspension by ABC.

The Jimmy Kimmel Live! host and longtime Trump critic was taken off the air after his comments made during Monday's show about how Republicans were reacting to the shooting of Charlie Kirk. And while Trump, who has been calling for Kimmel's sacking for years, gloated over the decision, a large number of celebrities and other late night hosts were quick to leap to Kimmel's defence.

SEE ALSO: Jimmy Kimmel pulled off the air. This is the monologue that sparked it.

King has now joined their ranks.

"Don't expect corporations (lookin' at you, ABC) to behave morally," wrote the horror author on X on Thursday. "Corps care about one thing: profit$. If you want Jimmy Kimmel back, you gotta holler your head off."

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Kimmel's suspension came after Trump ally and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair Brendan Carr criticised his comments on a podcast earlier in the week, and threatened to punish ABC and its parent company Disney. TV station owner Nexwtar Media subsequently refused to air Kimmel's show, which then led on to ABC making the decision to "indefinitely suspend" Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday.

Not sure how to get the most out of your Linux device? This weekend, I'm back with another set of free and open source apps Linux fans will want to try installing.

For a long time, I never thought about what happens when I type a web address into a browser and hit “Enter.” In fact, your computer asks a DNS server where to find the site, and unless you’ve previously made changes to your settings, that request goes out in plain text, visible to any system your traffic passes through on its way across the network.

In 1984, a film premiered that would bring the mockumentary format into the mainstream. Parodying music documentaries such as The Song Remains the Same (1976) and The Last Waltz (1978), it would go on to be a massive cult classic, inspiring such shows as The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Modern Family. This film was called This is Spinal Tap, a fake documentary following a band struggling to stay together amidst the trials and tribulations of musical success in the early 1980s. One challenge they continue to face: All of their drummers end up dead under hilariously mysterious circumstances. For decades, fans have yearned for a follow-up film. And finally, 41 years later, we have the long-awaiting sequel, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.

To promote the film, the stars and creators of the film — Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Guest), David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean), Derek Smalls (Harry Shearer), and Marty DiBergi (Rob Reiner) — conducted interviews entirely in character. And Mashable Executive Producer Mark Stetson took this as an opportunity to parody their parody, making a mockumentary of his own.

This short film follows "documentarian" Mark St. Etson, whose father died like so many Spinal Tap-inspired drummers before him — by spontaneously combusting. So Mark confronts the band about taking responsibility for their now-12 dead drummers. Does Mark find the peace he is looking for from the band?

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues is now in theaters.

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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.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 17, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for September 19, 2025 Easy difficulty hints, answers for Sept. 19 Pips

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

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 3-20, placed horizontally; 2-4, placed horizontally.

Number (9): Everything in this space must add to 9. The answer is 2-4, placed horizontally; 5-6, placed vertically.

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

Medium difficulty hints, answers for Sept. 19 Pips

Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 4-2, placed horizontally.

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

Number (3): Everything in this space must add to 3. The answer is 2-3, placed vertically; 3-0, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 4-2, placed vertically.

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

Hard difficulty hints, answers for Sept. 19 Pips

Less than (3): Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 1-4, placed vertically.

Number (17): Everything in this space must add to 17. The answer is 1-4, placed vertically; 4-4, placed horizontally; 5-3, placed horizontally.

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

Number (10): Everything in this space must add to 10. The answer is 4-3, placed horizontally; 6-1, placed horizontally.

Less than (3): Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 3-2, placed horizontally.

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

Number (7): Everything in this space must add to 7. The answer is 1-3, placed vertically; 4-5, placed horizontally.

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

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

Electric vehicles (EVs) deliver instant power, futuristic tech, and the bonus of zero tailpipe emissions. Still, range is the factor that matters most.

TL;DR: India vs. Oman in the 2025 Asia Cup is available to live stream for free on Tamasha. Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Does India's final group game in the 2025 Asia Cup really matter? No, not really. Will India want to win every game in this competition? Absolutely.

India take on Oman in their last matchup before the Super Four. If you want to watch India vs. Oman in the 2025 Asia Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is India vs. Oman?

India vs. Oman in the 2025 Asia Cup starts at 10:30 a.m. ET on Sept. 19. This game takes place at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium.

How to watch India vs. Oman for free

India vs. Oman in the 2025 Asia Cup is available to live stream for free on Tamasha.

Tamasha is geo-restricted to Pakistan, 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 Pakistan, meaning you can unblock Tamasha from anywhere in the world.

Live stream India vs. Oman in the 2025 Asia 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 Pakistan

4. Visit Tamasha

5. Live stream India vs. Oman for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free trials or money-back guarantees. By taking advantage of these offers, you can watch the 2025 Asia Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you plenty of time to watch the tournament for free.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming services from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for live streaming is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for Tamasha?

ExpressVPN is the top choice for live streaming on free sites like Tamasha, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Pakistan

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Like fellow late night hosts Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, and Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon has reacted to the ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! after pressure from Trump ally and FCC chair Brendan Carr.

Taking a less hardline approach to his monologue than other hosts, Fallon joked about being mistaken for his fellow Jimmy before offering a message of support.

"This morning I woke up to 100 text messages from my dad saying, 'I'm sorry they cancelled your show,'" The Tonight Show host said. "To be honest with you all, I don't know what's going on, and no one does. But I do know Jimmy Kimmel, and he's a decent, funny, and loving guy, and I hope he comes back."

SEE ALSO: Late show hosts react to Jimmy Kimmel being pulled off air

Fallon then very lightly touched on government censorship — "A lot of people are worried that we won't keep saying what we want to say, or that we'll be censored. But I'm going to cover the president's trip to the UK just like I normally would."

Cue a joke akin to Meyers and Stewart in which Fallon's report on Trump's UK trip is dubbed over in uncharacteristically positive accolades.

"President Trump is making America great again by restoring our national reputation, reinvigorating our economy, and rebuilding our military. I hereby nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize. And you can quote me on that! See? We can still say what we want."

Watch the other late night hosts' reactions to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.

As you're reading this, presumably millions of people have an iPhone Air in their hands, as Apple's latest thinness-obsessed product hits the phone market. I hope you like it, I really hope this sliver of titanium and glass is everything you hoped it would be—but if you dare put a case on it, know that I'm judging you hard.

Late Night host Seth Meyers has responded to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension by ABC with a message of support for his fellow late night host, along with A Closer Look at censorship and free speech in Donald Trump's America.

The late show host and longtime Trump critic opened Thursday night's show in the same manner as The Daily Show's Jon Stewart, jokingly pandering that "he's always admired and respected Mr. Trump" and "if you've ever seen me say anything negative about him, that's just AI."

Back into it for real, Meyers dug into the hypocrisy of the Trump administration's stated obsession with "restoring free speech," showing a montage of the president claiming to have done just that. In true Late Night form, Meyers then played a montage that undercut these claims: the news reports announcing ABC's indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! after the host's Monday comments about Republican reactions to right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk's killer. From here, Meyers went in on censorship and free speech in relation to the Trump administration.

"Trump promised to end government censorship and bring back free speech, and he's doing the opposite," said Meyers. "And it has experts worried that we're rapidly devolving into oppressive autocracy in the style of Russia or Hungary much faster than anyone could have predicted."

SEE ALSO: Late show hosts react to Jimmy Kimmel being pulled off air

Meyers ended the monologue with words of support for his friend, Kimmel, and an acknowledgement of the role that late night shows play in a functioning democracy.

"May I just say it is a privilege and an honor to call Jimmy Kimmel my friend, in the same way that it's a privilege and honor to do this show every night. I wake up every day, I count my blessings that I live in a country that at least purports to value freedom of speech, and we're going to keep doing our show the way we've always done it, with enthusiasm and integrity.

"This is a big moment in our democracy, and we must all stand up for the principles of free expression. There's a reason free speech is in the very First Amendment. It stands above all others."

Watch the other late night hosts' reactions to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.

"I'm your host Stephen Colbert, but tonight we are all Jimmy Kimmel."

That's how Stephen Colbert kicked off The Late Show on Thursday night, in the wake of the news that Jimmy Kimmel's show has been indefinitely suspended.

"That is blatant censorship," Colbert says in the clip above. "And it always starts small. You know, remember like in week one of his presidency, Gulf of America. 'Call it Gulf of America.' Sure, seems harmless. But with an autocrat, you cannot give an inch. And if ABC thinks that this is going to satisfy the regime, they are woefully naive. And clearly they've never read the children's book If You Give a Mouse a Kimmel. 

"To Jimmy, just let me say, I stand with you and your staff 100 percent," Colbert adds, before reaching off camera to grab his recently won Emmy Award. "And also, you couldn't let me enjoy this for like one week?"

Watch the other late night hosts' reactions to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.