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SAVE $1,950: As of Sept. 19, the Jackery Solar Generator 5000 Plus is on sale for $3,049 at Amazon. That's a 39% saving on the list price.

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With the arrival of fall comes the potential for storms. Cozy season has a lot going for it, but when it comes to extreme weather that can leave you without power, we're not big fans. If you've been on the search for a solar generator for situations like this, chances are you've come across Jackery, one of the most popular brands in the power station business.

And as of Sept. 19, you can get an incredible deal on a seriously powerful unit, the Jackery Solar Generator 5000 Plus. Right now, this power station is down to $1,950, the lowest-ever price according to camelcamelcamel.

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Of course you're not looking at just charging your phone and laptop with this solar-powered unit. If you're looking for whole-home backup, the Jackery Solar Generator 5000 Plus has got what you need. It has a 7200W to 14400W expandable output and 5kWh to 60kWh capacity, so it can power your whole home for over one day with a single unit. When expanded to 30kWh, it provides backup for up to seven days, and with 60kWh, it can last up to 15 days.

When in online UPS mode, the Solar Generator 5000 Plus can automatically switch to stored power during blackouts. So important devices like your refrigerator and router don't turn off. For ease of use, this power station can be controlled from the Jackery app. You can adjust charge settings via WiFi, monitor real-time use and battery life, and enable and disable sockets.

If you want whole-home backup for power outages, don't miss this great generator deal at Amazon.

SAVE $150: As of Sept. 19, the Apple iPad (10th Gen) is on sale for $349 at Amazon. That's a 30% saving on the list price.

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$150 off an iPad? Who could say no to that? Especially when we're talking about the iPad (10th Gen). OK I'm biased, but after using this model for almost two years, I truly believe it's one of Apple's best. As of Sept. 19, it's on sale for $349 (down from $499). This deal is specific to the 256GB option in the color pink.

So why is this model so good? Firstly, the screen quality is bright, colorful, and genuinely impressive. It even has a feature called True Tone, which adjusts the display to the color temperature of the room. And the 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display is perfect for all kinds of use: work, watching Netflix, attaching a Magic Keyboard and typing away.

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It's also fast thanks to the A14 chip. I've been using this iPad for a long time, and there's no lag, freezing, or long wait times while it syncs up with my iPhone. And the battery life holds up just as well. I can get through a full day of streaming and scrolling without needing to charge.

And if you'll be using it for FaceTime or work calls, both the front and back cameras offer incredible quality, with the front camera benefiting from Center Stage, an Apple feature that keeps you centred during calls.

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Dyson has been entrenched as one of the biggest names in home tech for over a decade. Though the brand has strong stakes in other categories like hair care and air purification, the hallowed cordless Dyson vacuum is still the mother of all adult purchases.

Dyson itself is so locked in to perfecting the stick vacuum cleaner that it stopped making new corded vacuums altogether in 2018. But with all of the innovation unified around the cordless It Girl, the difference between Dyson vacuums can be difficult to keep straight. Most recently, the September 2025 Dyson Unveiled event introduced the Dyson V16 Piston Animal, the unique PencilVac, and an upgraded version of the Dyson V8.

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But until those hit shelves in 2026, a 2025 Dyson buying guide that compares the best Dyson stick vacuums out right now is still crucial. Important considerations include factors like suction power (measured in Air Wattage, or AW), included attachments, battery life, and helpful tech like screens and lasers — and, of course, how much you can justify spending on a vacuum. (FYI, Dyson vacuum deals happen all the time — the most common sale price is noted with each Dyson listed below.) Here are our picks for the best Dyson vacuum for every budget in 2025:

Which type of Dyson vacuum is best — corded or cordless?

Dyson's original claim to fame was its Dyson Ball vacuum, which was built around... The Ball: a rolling sphere that allows the vacuum to swivel around furniture better than other inflexible upright vacuums. These Dysons had such impressive suction that people simply put up with their bulkiness. But sometime in the late aughts, Dyson realized such a sacrifice wasn't necessary. The brand found a way to harness that power into a compact cordless stick vacuum that's not a chore in itself to operate, store, or empty.

These Dysons the kind of cleaning power that's so satisfying to wield yourself, it almost seems unfair to let a robot vacuum take all the credit. If you're picky about cleaning, a nice Dyson will be all the convincing you need to choose a cordless stick vacuum over a robot vacuum. You can at least take a corded Dyson vacuum out of the running, though — they're barely stronger than the strongest cordless Dyson models, and their cumbersome design isn't worth the hassle.

We're officially in the glorious time of year that is pre-Halloween fall. The air has a slight crispness to it, the leaves are on the verge of turning, and the promise of horror movie marathons is just around the corner.

But if you're not ready to jump into full-fledged scares just yet, don't worry. Netflix's new animated series Haunted Hotel is the perfect watch to get you in the Halloween spirit. More kooky than spooky, it's a sweet twist on the family sitcom format that'll have you champing at the bit for October to arrive sooner.

SEE ALSO: Fall TV preview: 25 TV shows you need to know, and where to stream them What's Haunted Hotel about? Meet the Undervale's guests. Credit: Netflix

The series centers on Katherine (voiced by Eliza Coupe), a single mother who's inherited the haunted Undervale Hotel from her late brother Nathan (voiced by Will Forte). Nathan may be dead, but he's not really gone. Like anyone who dies on the grounds of the Undervale, he's come back as a ghost. But unlike some of the Undervale's more violent guests — like the knife-wielding Stabby Pete — Nathan doesn't want to terrify the living. Instead, he wants to help Katherine and her two kids, Ben (voiced by Skyler Gisondo) and Esther (voiced by Natalie Palamides), run the struggling family business.

If you think that premise sounds like Bob's Burgers meets The Shining, you wouldn't be too far off — especially when it comes to the Bob's Burgers element. With her mind almost constantly on the Undervale's business woes, Katherine calls to mind Bob Belcher. Meanwhile, the mischievous Esther is basically a carbon copy of Louise... if Louise were super into dark magic.

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Haunted Hotel's concept may garner other comparisons too, such as CBS' Ghosts (about a bed-and-breakfast overrun by spirits), or Prime Video's Hazbin Hotel (about a hellish hotel meant to redeem demons). But the similarities stop with the hotel setting. Really, Haunted Hotel shares more of its DNA with Rick and Morty, as it was created by Rick and Morty writer Matt Roller. (Rick and Morty's Dan Harmon and Steve Levy also co-executive produce.) The Rick and Morty connection means Haunted Hotel boasts a similar style of pop culture-tinged absurdity and dark humor — the latter especially, since most of the show's characters died in gruesome ways. However, the edginess often associated with Rick and Morty gets sanded down here, making way for a more nurturing family dynamic overall.

Haunted Hotel's real superpower is its central family. Add them to my list of comfort animated families. Credit: Netflix

The Undervale's horror elements are a surefire hook for Haunted Hotel. Its many ghosts are instantly memorable, even if they only get a few moments of screen time per episode. (Shout-out to my personal favorite, the candle-obsessed Mr. Candles!) The series also loves a good horror movie pastiche, from a sex-negative slasher straight out of Friday the 13th to a possession scene that pays homage to The Exorcist.

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But it's the show's central family that truly breathes life into the Undervale, giving us a reason to care deeply for the hotel instead of just passively take in the many ghosts who haunt it. Katherine's ghost fatigue serves as the perfect foil for Nathan's optimism about working alongside the ghosts, but there's more to their relationship besides "pro-ghost" and "anti-ghost." For Nathan, death hasn't changed too many things — beyond the fact that he can walk through walls and can't actually pick up or touch anything, that is. But for Katherine, she's grieved her brother's death and is still processing his loss, even if she can still speak with his ghost. It's the show's most moving storyline, especially as Haunted Hotel delves into the tragic circumstances behind Nathan's death. The show handles these circumstances with a fairly light hand, but that doesn't make the sting of Katherine's grief any less painful.

Katherine's kids lighten things: Ben struggles with his ghost girlfriend and his awkward experiences at school, while Esther's supernatural scheming — including a surprisingly prescient twist on collectibles like Labubus — reliably causes chaos. But it's the honorary fifth member of the family who's the real star here. His name is Abaddon (voiced by Jimmi Simpson), and he's an ancient demon trapped in the body of a small Victorian boy.

Simpson brings a near-manic intensity to the role of Abaddon, one that contrasts ridiculously with the character's childish appearance. Roller takes full advantage of that contrast, placing Abaddon in all manner of normal situations that immediately become silly due to his demonic desire to conquer all. He worships blenders as the perfect killing machine; he fiendishly devotes himself to winning Connect Four; he despairs that he's doomed for all eternity when he gets trapped behind a door. Yet despite all his demonic propensities, he still finds himself drawn to Katherine, Nathan, Ben, and Esther, perhaps finding in them the family he never truly had in Hell.

None of what Haunted Hotel is doing is reinventing the wheel of the family sitcom, but the series is a spooky delight nonetheless, and much of that comes down to the loving family at its cursed heart. The Undervale may not have a lot of guests, but Haunted Hotel more than deserves a check-in.

Haunted Hotel is now streaming on Netflix.

I just can't quit Disney+. I initially subscribed to the service back in the day to have all the major Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar stuff at my fingertips. Still, the service has managed to surprise me with easily bingeable shows and docuseries that I didn't know I needed.

We're hurtling through the year and another weekend has arrived, which means it's time to settle down on the couch and binge some Netflix shows. Not sure what to watch? That's where I come in, since every week I have three top recommendations for your viewing pleasure.

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

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

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Virtuous.

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NOBLE

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Colloquialisms.

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SLANG

Hurdle Word 3 hint

To stop.

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AVAST

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Ungodly.

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PAGAN

Final Hurdle hint

A nut.

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PECAN

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TL;DR: Live stream VfB Stuttgart vs. St. Pauli in the Bundesliga for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

St. Pauli are unbeaten in the Bundesliga, currently sitting in fourth place after four games. They'll be going into their next game against VfB Stuttgart with a lot of confidence, but it's not going to be easy to take three points at the MHPArena.

If you want to watch VfB Stuttgart vs. St. Pauli in the Bundesliga for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is VfB Stuttgart vs. St. Pauli?

VfB Stuttgart vs. St. Pauli in the Bundesliga kicks off at 7:30 p.m. BST on Sept. 19. This fixture takes place at the MHPArena.

How to watch VfB Stuttgart vs. St. Pauli for free

VfB Stuttgart vs. St. Pauli in the Bundesliga is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, 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 the UK, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Live stream VfB Stuttgart vs. St. Pauli for free by following these simple steps:

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch VfB Stuttgart vs. St. Pauli without committing with your cash. This isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to live stream select fixtures from the Bundesliga before recovering your investment.

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We're approaching the end of this lunar cycle, and the moon is nearly completely out of view.

We're on day 27 of the lunar cycle, according to NASA, with it lasting 29.5 days in total. There are eight unique phases of the moon's visibility throughout, and these different phases happen as the Sun lights up different parts of the moon whilst it orbits Earth, so let's see what's happening with the moon tonight, Sept. 19.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Friday, Sept. 19, the moon phase is Waning Crescent, and it is 5% lit up to us on Earth, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation.

Visibility is low right now, and there's nothing to see without any visual aids. But if you have binoculars or a telescope, you'll be able to see the Grimaldi Basin.

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon will be on Oct. 6. The last full moon was on Sept. 7.

What are moon phases?

According to NASA, moon phases are caused by the 29.5-day cycle of the moon’s orbit, which changes the angles between the Sun, Moon, and Earth. Moon phases are how the moon looks from Earth as it goes around us. We always see the same side of the moon, but how much of it is lit up by the Sun changes depending on where it is in its orbit. This is how we get full moons, half moons, and moons that appear completely invisible. There are eight main moon phases, and they follow a repeating cycle:

New Moon - The moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The moon starts losing light on the right side.

Last Quarter (or Third Quarter) - Another half-moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for September 2, 2025 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: To assess

• Green: Signs of anxiety

• Blue: Easily ruined

• Purple: Made of a thin material

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

• Yellow: Evaluate

• Green: Exhibit nervousness

• Blue: Things that can run, annoyingly

• Purple: Paper ___

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 #831 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Evaluate: GRADE, RANK, RATE, SCORE

• Exhibit nervousness: BLUSH, FIDGET, PACE, SWEAT

• Things that can run, annoyingly: DYE, MASCARA, NOSE, STOCKINGS

• Paper ___: CLIP, TIGER, TOWEL, TRAIL

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 September 2, 2025

Are you also playing NYT Strands?

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

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands 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 preferrined pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 2, 2025 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 2, 2025 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Pour it in

The words are types of drinks.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words are vegan drink alternatives.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Nondairy Milk.

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• Cashew

• Flax

• Macadamia

• Nondairy Milk

• Coconut

• RIce

• Almond

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 today's Strands.

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

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 September 2, 2025 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 September 2, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

In the future.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter L.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

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...

LATER

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for September 2, 2025

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 today's Wordle.

It’s iPhone launch day, which means it’s finally time to see what the new models look and feel like outside of marketing materials. Can’t get down to your local Apple Store? Not to worry, I went down bright and early (Australia time) to grab a few photos and register some first impressions.

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Some movies and shows deserve a massive screen. That's going to be true when you rewatch the Tron series before the new Tron: Ares releases in October. If you don't have a massive screen at home, there's a sweet deal at Amazon that will solve this problem.

As of Sept. 18, the TCL A1 GTV projector is on sale for only $299.99 at Amazon, marked down from the list price of $499.99 at TCL. That's a significant $200 savings thanks to a 40% discount. That makes this the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon.

With a 1080p display and 360 lumens, your movie nights will look great projected onto a 120-inch display. TCL made this projector extra simple to use by incorporating built-in Google TV and Netflix. The versatile handle that doubles as a stand is also a great feature.

SEE ALSO: The Nebula Cosmo Laser 4K projector is back at a record-low price at Amazon

Many projectors come with a built-in speaker that is useless, but the TCL A1 uses Dolby Audio and a 16W speaker, which means you'll be in for great sound. You'll be able to stream your favorite movies or shows via Bluetooth, HDMI, or a USB stick. You can also log into your accounts via the Google TV function.

TCL added keystone correction, automatic focus, screen fit, and obstacle avoidance on this model, which makes set up a breeze. Keep in mind there's no onboard battery, so you'll need to plug it into the wall or use a portable power station.

While it's hanging out at a record-low price, upgrade your movie nights to the TCL A1 GTV projector. You'll be saving $200 while gaining the ability to watch your favorites on a 120-inch display. That will make for a seriously memorable Halloween night rewatching your favorite spooky movies.

You may love Mark Zuckerberg for everything he's built; you may loathe him with a passion for the same reason.

But just for a moment, when the Meta CEO stands on stage in his Meta Ray-Ban Displays and fails repeatedly to do the simplest possible task the AI-loaded glasses were designed to do — pick up a WhatsApp call — he's no longer Zuckerberg the great and powerful.

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He's just a guy, standing in awkward silence in front of an audience of thousands, asking them to ignore a loud ongoing ringtone.

We've seen many of these tech fails in product demos over the years, the awkward moments that remind us we're seeing human beings struggle mightily in the arena of the demo gods. Sometimes they're sweet (Apple's Craig Federighi having to hang up on his mom while showing off a new OS), but mostly, they're awkward to the point of cringe.

Mostly, we're watching someone who wasn't the greatest presenter to begin with (what tech nerd is?) flailing when a flaw in cutting-edge tech upends a scene they've been practicing for as long as a high schooler practices a play. You'd be forgiven for feeling like a parent who wants to put the camera down at that point.

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So yes, Zuckerberg's demo enters the tech fail hall of fame (and given that Apple won't even do live tech demos during its keynotes anymore, he can at least be applauded for giving it a shot). But it's still a rookie mistake compared to these gems from the history of tech.

1. Steve Jobs begs the audience for more WiFi

What tech nerd was the greatest presenter? You'd get little argument from anyone in Silicon Valley: Steve Jobs, whose keynotes thrived on a sense of intimacy with the audience. (I saw that firsthand many times, including the legendary 2007 iPhone unveiling, which had its own array of interesting moments).

But even the mighty Jobs could flail, or get furious. In 2010, he threw a camera that failed to connect to an iMac at a stagehand. And in the iPhone 4 demo above, Jobs spends uncomfortable minutes actually not talking to the audience, a rarity, while he tries to load the New York Times on Safari.

Later in the keynote, being Jobs, he proceeds to bug not a stagehand, but the entire audience, many of whom are tech journalists carrying mobile hotspots. He comes with receipts: "There are 570 WiFI base stations operating in this room" — before demanding everyone close their laptops and shut down their hotspots so the demo can work.

"The WiFi" is still a go-to excuse for tech demos that go wrong; we saw that during Zuckerberg's keynote. But this Jobs keynote is one case in which we can say the WiFi was to blame.

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"Funnier every time you watch it." That was Mashable's review of the 2019 demo when Tesla CEO Elon Musk went too far in trying to demonstrate just how tough the windows in his Cybertruck, then years away from production, would be.

Here's how it went down. The Cybertruck's lead designer dropped metal balls on plates of Tesla glass that didn't shatter. Then Musk insisted the designer throw the balls at the truck. Having put a hole in one window, he proceeds to double down, and the Cybertruck gets two bullet-like smash marks.

Which in retrospect, may be the first sign that the Cybertruck was destined to become a whole stainless steel bucket of fail — and it also seems an appropriate summary of how Musk has blundered his way through the years since then.

3. The Microsoft Surface freezes over

The infamous Windows "blue screen of death" may be no more, but its legacy lives on in Microsoft's best-known product fails. Most well-known: The time Bill Gates stood on stage next to a Windows 98 machine that crashed as it tried to daisy-chain too many USB devices.

But is that really a classic demo fail? Not at all; Gates had an out. "This must be why we're not shipping Windows 98 yet," he quipped.

To be truly legendary, a demo fail must fluster the demonstrator and mar the product's image in a very public way. And in the Microsoft annals, there's no greater example than Windows president Steven Sinofsky unveiling what the company hoped would be its iPad killer, the Surface tablet.

Sinofsky's problem was that he didn't get a blue screen of death; his Surface simply froze as he was attempting to "browse smoothly" on Internet Explorer. The next few seconds no doubt haunted his nightmares, and may haunt yours, as Sinofsky tried to brazen his way through the freeze by turning his tablet away from the audience. Yep, that'll work!

4. Google Gemini fails twice This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.

When it comes to demo fails in the AI era, Zuckerberg has a long way to go if he wants to challenge Google for the crown.

The search giant demonstrated this at Google I/O 2025, where a live translation demo produced what was until now the year's most infamous smart glasses fail. But the true awkwardness of the moment was tempered by the fact that the demo was described as "very risky" beforehand, and shut down the second it stopped working.

For true classic cringe, you need a product failing twice at the supposedly easy task it's asked to do, ideally with a spinning wheel moment where its software just hangs. That's what happened at a "Made by Google" event in 2024, where senior director of product Dave Citron tries to show off how his Pixel can look at a Sabrina Carpenter concert poster and figure out if there's space in his calendar for him to get tickets.

Gemini, Google's AI, seems to turn up its nose at the very idea; Citron's request vanishes, not once but twice. Notably, Citron finally gets it to work after invoking "the demo gods."

Memo to all executives who want to avoid this list: The demo gods may be fictional deities, but calling for their assistance certainly doesn't hurt.

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Don't let the early trailers have you stressed. Sure, Now You See Me: Now You Don't has new talent coming to the heisting crew of magicians, including I Saw The TV Glow's Justice Smith, The Holdovers' Dominic Sessa, and Barbie's Ariana Greenblatt. But the latest trailer from Lionsgate assures fans of Now You See Me and Now You See Me 2 that the Four Horsemen will ride again.

In this much-anticipated third installment, J. Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg), Jack Wilder (Dave Franco), Henley Reeves (Isla Fisher), and Merritt McKinney (Woody Harrelson) reunite for more money, thefts, and thrills. They're back to save the world from the vicious Veronika Vanderberg (Saltburn's Rosamund Pike). Sure, at first glance, she seem your average sexy, utlra-rich heiress with an obscenely large heart-shaped diamond. But beneath this chic veneer, she's laundering money for arms dealers, traffickers, and warlords. She's basically a super villain. So, who better to bring her down than two generations of illusionists?

Could this magical franchise be conjuring up a leap to even more fantastical action? Hey, it worked for the Fast and Furious franchise. Realism's overrated. Give us fantasy, flare, and slight of hand with an attitude!

Ruben Fleischer, the director behind Venom and Zombieland, is at the helm of Now You See Me: Now You Don't, which means movie fans should expect some totally bonkers humor and eye-popping action.

Now You See Me: Now You Don't opens in theaters Nov. 14.

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