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What does it say about my brain that my first thought upon seeing the new iPhone 17 Pro was — is that Life of a Showgirl orange? Whatever brain cell triggered that thought is one I share with the rest of the internet. Is it a coincidence that of the three new iPhone 17 Pro colors, one of them is the same shade of orange that Taylor Swift is claiming for her latest album?

On Sept. 9, Apple released its latest iPhone lineup, including the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro. The internet's first reaction to the new iPhones? They're ugly. But the second was to make the connection between The Life of a Showgirl and its orange era with the new iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange.

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Some online are saying the new iPhone 17 Pro is "so Taylor-coded." On TikTok, user @shreyakolluri noted that Apple must have a Swiftie iPhone designer because the color lines up too perfectly with the orange hue of Swift's new album. However, others don't see it. In reply to ThePopTingz's tweet, one user asked, "What's the connection of Taylor Swift's album to the Apple event?"

Some sleuthing Swifties went so far as to point out that Swift's albums often coincide with Apple's iPhone drops, and iPhones have a history of falling into Swift's color palettes.

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But is there actually a connection between Apple and Swift? Unfortunately for the Swifties — no. Swift has collaborated with companies including TikTok, Spotify, Tumblr, and Amazon Prime Video, but not Apple.

In fact, Swift clashed with Apple in 2015. Ten years ago, Swift took to Tumblr to pen an open letter to Apple about why she wouldn't be releasing her album 1989 on their platform. Her decision was made after Apple offered a free three-month trial of Apple Music to new subscribers and said that during this period, they would not be paying royalties to artists and producers. That letter resulted in Apple reversing its decision and paying artists.

But it's no surprise that Swifties raised a brow at the color-coordinated coincidence. Swift is known for her pre-album rollouts, which usually involve a whirlwind of easter eggs and brand collabs. Since the announcement of her forthcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, on her fiancé Travis Kelce's podcast New Heights, which he hosts with his brother Jason Kelce, fans have been speculating what's to come in this era. What is confirmed? Orange is the signature color for The Life of a Showgirl.

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On the New Heights podcast, Jason asked Swift why she picked orange for this album, to which she replied that it "feels like, kind of energetically, how my life has felt. And this album is about what was going on behind the scenes in my inner life during this tour, which was so exuberant and electric and vibrant.”

And while Apple didn't provide any background on why they chose Cosmic Orange for their latest iPhone, it's good timing on their part. Orange is on the rise.

If you preorder the iPhone 17 Pro now, it will arrive in time for The Life of a Showgirl, which releases on Oct. 3.

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Good days don't always come, so when you find one, maybe it's worth celebrating. That seems to be the ethos of a new trend on TikTok, at least.

It's difficult to describe this trend. There are no set rules to it. There isn't a dance. No memeable catchphrase. It's not attached to a single viral song or sound. And there's no argument over it. It's just posting your good day.

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That's not to say there's no formula. As far as I can tell, it typically involves including a Yacht Rock-ish song (think Steely Dan), a slideshow of images depicting your good day, and straightforward language describing said pleasant day. It's kind of a TikTok version of the old "Dudes Rock" memes from pre-X Twitter — where you celebrate simple or silly things that are innocent in lieu of the often-toxic boys will be boys.

Here's one about golfing and bowling.

Here's a more food-focused post.

And here's a host of others that are all over the map.

You can see the simplicity in the trend. You just post about your day, typically focusing on life's small pleasantries. Maybe you had a cold beer. Maybe you played a round of golf. Maybe you saw a couple of old pals. Either way you look at it, it's a Dudes Rock small win. (Not for nothing, let it be known that the "dudes" in Dudes Rock in gender neutral. We can all enjoy Steely Dan and a back porch.)

Granted, this trend intersects with my personal interests, but it is spreading. It's not totally clear where it originated, but it seems the account @burgermonster21 is at the center of the trend. Pretty much every post from the account is of that ilk.

It's not the most exciting or strange trend TikTok has produced, but it certainly feels like a good idea to celebrate daily, small wins. After all, few things are better than a cold beverage and a good plate of food.

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The NFL has come back with a bang. The round round of fixtures delivered everything we wanted, but we're greedy for more.

There are a number of really interesting matchups in the second round, including Packers vs. Commanders. Both teams won their first games of the new season, so something has got to give here. Fans will be eager to see whether the Green Bay Packers can continue to impress after their stunning victory over the Detroit Lions in Round 1.

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When is Packers vs. Commanders?

Packers vs. Commanders in the NFL starts at 8:15 p.m. BST on Sept. 11. This game takes place at Lambeau Field.

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Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each streamer!

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Don't be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine what to watch. We've got your back, whatever your mood. Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above, broken down by genre: comedy, thriller, horror, documentary, and animation, among others. But if you're seeking something brand-new (or just new to streaming), we've got you covered there, too.

Mashable's entertainment team has scoured the streaming services to highlight the most buzzed-about releases of the week and ranked them from worst to best — or least worth your time to most watchable. Whether you're hankering for side-splitting laughs, spine-tingling chills, heart-warming stories, or pulse-pounding action, we've got something just for you.

9. Love Is Blind: France, Season 1, and Brazil, Season 5

Love Is Blind has so many international iterations now it's hard to keep up. But the concept remains the same: Strangers looking for love enter an experiment in which they date in pods without seeing each other. If they want to meet IRL, they must propose, committing to further stages of the experiment like a holiday "pre-honeymoon period," moving in together, meeting the family, and getting hitched in the space of about six weeks. Next up is Brazil's fifth season and the first ever season of Love Is Blind: France. You'll start off vaguely interested and end up hooked — just like the experiment. — Shannon Connellan, UK Editor

How to watch: Love Is Blind: Brazil, Season 5, and Love Is Blind: France, Season 1, premiere Sept. 10 on Netflix, with new episodes weekly.

9. The Tech Bro Murders

Silicon Valley is a place of great tech, greater wealth, and some hidden dangers. ID's new weekly true crime series The Tech Bro Murders digs into this dark side. The six-part series delivers shocking murder cases from the early waves of the tech boom, focusing on sex, greed, and envy led to homicide.

Hankering for a new true-crime show to follow? Want a probing look into the highs and lows of Silicon Valley? Retired Palo Alto PD detective Sandra Brown will be your host on this gnarly look at crime and tech bro culture. — Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor

How to watch: The Tech Bro Murders premieres Sept. 9 at 10/9c on ID, then HBO Max, with new episodes weekly.

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7. AKA Charlie Sheen

Netflix is taking us all back to the rise and fall of Charlie Sheen, an American movie star turned Emmy-nominated Two and a Half Men lead turned tabloid cover boy. Erratic behavior led to Sheen getting booted from the hit sitcom and baffling longtime fans and even friends. Now, in this Netflix documentary, Sheen sits down with a camera crew to tell his story and, if not clear his name, at least unburden his soul. But fascinatingly, he's not the only interview here. His former co-star John Cryer, his ex-wife Denise Richards, his childhood friend Sean Penn, and the notorious madame Heidi Fleiss will weigh in too. — K.P.

Starring: Charlie Sheen, Denise Richards, Heidi Fleiss, Jon Cryer, Sean Penn, Ramon Estevez, Brooke Mueller, Chris Tucker, and Lola Sheen

How to watch: AKA Charlie Sheen debuts on Netflix on Sept. 10.

6. The Girlfriend

Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke lead Prime Video's new drama, a six-part series that starts as an unhinged meeting-the-parents experience and careens into something else. Based on Michelle Frances' novel and adapted by Naomi Sheldon and Gabbie Asher, The Girlfriend sees Wright as Laura, a gallerist whose luxurious London life becomes unsettled when she meets her son Daniel's (Laurie Davidson) new partner, Cherry (Cooke). To say it's tense is an understatement, as Laura's uncomfortably close relationship with her son means she immediately dislikes Cherry and starts digging. However, Cherry has her own story. The show pivots back and forth between perspectives, following Cherry's drive to keep up appearances and unlocking a compelling power dynamic between the two — and Wright and Cooke are brilliant to watch together. Expect one rollercoaster of a trip to Spain, a fabulous Tanya Moodie as Laura's best friend, and simmering, uh, Oedipal energy. — S.C.

Starring: Robin Wright, Olivia Cooke, Tanya Moodie, Laurie Davidson, Waleed Zuaiter, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Karen Henthorn, Anna Chancellor, Leo Suter, and Francesca Corney

How to watch: The Girlfriend is now streaming on Prime Video.

5. Warfare

After conjuring up a nightmarish vision of a possible future conflict with last year's Civil War, director Alex Garland's latest film, Warfare, takes viewers back to the frontlines of a very real, not-so-distant fight — the Iraq War, circa 2006. It's both a tribute to the bravery shown in the face of battle by a group of young Navy SEALs and a brutal slog that immerses audiences into the gritty reality of war, viscera and all. Co-written and co-directed by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, an Iraq War veteran, Warfare follows a group of Navy SEALs played by a compelling cast.

War is hell, and if you had any other such notions, Warfare should help set the record straight. But is that all there is? Maybe I missed some meaning behind the nerve-shattering brutality. Warfare might be so honest as to work as an anti-recruitment film, combating the polished ads the armed forces like to run during sports broadcasts. While it's admirable Mendoza and Garland stitch together this agonizing portrait of the perils of war, its demands on young soldiers, and the merciless reality of combat, I was unsure how to feel about it. It doesn't deliver the rah-rah patriotic highs nor does it critique the Iraq War that led them to that day. After the film ends, there's behind-the-scenes footage of Mendoza and Garland with many of the veterans who survived the ordeal, revisiting their past in a recreated set hundreds of miles away from where they almost met their end. Maybe there can be healing in revisiting the not-too-distant past for these vets, but Warfare doesn't offer the same catharsis for civilian viewers.* — Monica Castillo, Contributing Writer

Starring: D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Kit Connor, Finn Bennett, Joseph Quinn, Charles Melton, Noah Centineo, and Michael Gandolfini

How to watch: Warfare is streaming on HBO Max from Sept. 12.

4. Sister Midnight

Writer/director Karan Kandhari's wild debut Sister Midnight is a must-see for the weirdos (hi). Radhika Apte gives a tremendous, unhinged performance as small-town bride Uma, whose arranged marriage to Gopal (Ashok Pathak) reaches levels of weird you could only dream of. Set in Mumbai, Sister Midnight is "a film as strange, hilarious, and unpredictable as its protagonist," as I wrote in my review. The twists are uncanny, the long-simmering thirsts bestial, and the score, by Interpol's Paul Banks, is everything. — S.C.

Starring: Radhika Apte, Ashok Pathak, Chhaya Kadam, and Smita Tambe

How to watch: Sister Midnight is now available for rent or purchase on Prime Video.

3. Only Murders in the Building, Season 5

Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) are back on the case in Only Murders in the Building Season 5. This time around, they're investigating the death of doorman Lester (Teddy Coluca), who passed away in the Season 4 finale. Their sleuthing leads them down a path of Staten Island mobsters, high-stakes casino games, and threatening billionaires, played by Renée Zellweger, Christoph Waltz, and Logan Lerman. Will our trio get to the bottom of the case, or have they played their last hand? The mystery at the heart of Only Murders Season 5 tends towards the overly convoluted.

However, what it lacks on the case front, it makes up for with the constantly delightful dynamic between Charles, Oliver, and Mabel — as well as the new bombshell discoveries they make about the Arconia this season. As I wrote in my Season 5 review, "Only Murders' mysteries may not be hitting the same as they did in the first season, but the show's team of amateur detectives and the building they live in are the TV gift that keeps on giving." — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

Starring: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Michael Cyril Creighton, Teddy Coluca, Christoph Waltz, Renée Zellweger, Logan Lerman, Téa Leoni, Bobby Cannavale, Beanie Feldstein, Jermaine Fowler, Keegan-Michael Key, Dianne Wiest, Meryl Streep, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Richard Kind, and Nathan Lane

How to watch: The first three episodes of Only Murders in the Building, Season 5, are now streaming on Hulu, with new episodes every Tuesday.

2. Weapons

Barbarian writer/director Zach Cregger's new horror movie has proved popular with audiences and critics alike, racking up an impressive $250 million+ at the global box office and a swathe of positive reviews and reactions. It probably helps that the movie's starting point is so intriguing: An entire class of school children, with the exception of one boy, goes missing on the same night at the exact same time, running out of their homes into the darkness and not coming back.

"The last thing I ever want to do is overhype a movie, but just trust me when I say: You are not ready for Weapons," wrote Mashable's Belen Edwards in her review. "I don't mean that in a 'This is the scariest horror movie you'll ever see!' way, although writer-director Zach Cregger stirs up plenty of frights that had my whole theater hollering. Instead, I mean it more in the sense that Weapons is a wonderfully surprising film. Whatever you think it's going to throw at you, chances are you aren't prepared for what it actually lobs your way." — Sam Haysom, Deputy UK Editor

Starring: Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, Benedict Wong, Austin Abrams, Amy Madigan, Cary Christopher, June Diane Raphael, Toby Huss, Sara Paxton, Justin Long

How to watch: Weapons is now available for rent or purchase on Prime Video.

1. Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

"If you're telling Black stories then you need to have Black people tell their own. It's about that legacy." Issa Rae's right with this statement, leading the writer/producer's new two-part HBO documentary, Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television, which explores the history of Black representation on TV — and behind the scenes in the industry itself.

Directed and produced by Giselle Bailey and Phil Bertelsen, the doc takes a look through the decades at the Black artists, writers, and showrunners who transformed the predominantly white TV industry, featuring interviews with game-changing icons like Shonda Rhimes, Oprah Winfrey, Tracee Ellis Ross, Ava DuVernay, and more. The first part offers a historical lens while the second part moves toward the present and future, where Black creators, building on that legacy, are championing the power of Black storytelling and media ownership. It's a must-watch. — S.C.

How to watch: Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television is now streaming on HBO Max.

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TL;DR: 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.

Cricket fans are a lucky bunch. There never seems to be a long wait between top events involving the best teams and players in the world. Already this year we've been treated to the ICC Champions Trophy, India's tour of England, The Hundred, and so many more epic contests, and there's more to come.

We know that everyone is licking their lips at the prospect of The Ashes, but before we get to that special series, fans can enjoy everything that the 2025 Asia Cup has to offer. The likes of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and a host of other exciting sides are competing for the T20 trophy.

If you want to watch the 2025 Asia Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is the Asia Cup?

The Asia Cup is a men's One Day International (ODI) or Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket tournament. The tournament alternates every two years between ODI and T20I formats. In 2025, matches will be played using the T20I format. Eight teams will split into two groups of four, with the top two teams from each group qualifying for a single-group Super Four stage. The top two teams in this stage will meet in the final.

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India are the defending champions.

When is the 2025 Asia Cup?

The 2025 Asia Cup is the 17th edition of the competition. This year's event is scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates from Sept. 9-28. The full schedule is as follows:

• Afghanistan vs. Hong Kong — Sept. 9

• India vs. UAE — Sept. 10

• Bangladesh vs. Hong Kong — Sept. 11

• Pakistan vs. Oman — Sept. 12

• Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka — Sept. 13

• India vs. Pakistan — Sept. 14

• USA vs. Oman — Sept. 15

• Sri Lanka vs. Hong Kong — Sept. 15

• Bangladesh vs. Afghanistan — Sept. 16

• Pakistan vs. UAE — Sept. 17

• Sri Lanka vs. Afghanistan — Sept. 18

• India vs. Oman — Sept. 19

• Super Four — Sept. 20

• Super Four — Sept. 21

• Super Four — Sept. 23

• Super Four — Sept. 24

• Super Four — Sept. 25

• Super Four — Sept. 26

• Final — Sept. 28

How to watch the 2025 Asia Cup for free

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.

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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 tough to beat when it comes to unblocking streaming sites like Tamasha. ExpressVPN is the top choice for live streaming, for a number of reasons:

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SAVE $50: As of Sept. 11, the Beats Pill speaker is on sale for $99.95 at Amazon. That's a saving of 34% on the list price.

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The Beats Pill speaker is back on sale for a limited time. As of Sept. 11, the Beats Pill is on sale for $99.95 at Amazon, down from the list price of $149.95. This deal is specific to the Beats Pill x Kim Kardashian colors: dark gray and light gray. However, you can pick up the red color for $119.95, and the gold and black colors for $129.95.

Despite its small size, this speaker has a seriously powerful sound. As is the case with all Beats products, this model is robust and packs a serious audio punch. This is thanks to the bigger, bespoke racetrack woofer displacing 90% more air volume, meaning you get a much deeper, fuller bass.

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This speaker also has IP67 water resistance, so it's protected from accidental splashes, perfect for listening by the beach or pool. For portable listening, the new 24-hour battery life will keep you going all day long and can even be used to charge your phone or other devices through a USB-C cable.

You can also pair two Beats Pill speakers at once, for twice the sound experience. Just use the Amplify or Stereo mode and enjoy the powerful sound when you really want to crank it.

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A power station is always good to have on hand, especially when you can pick one up with a heavy discount. As of Sept. 11, you can save $1,000 on the Bluetti Solar Generator Apex 300 with a stunning on-page coupon.

The Bluetti Solar Generator Apex 300 is listed for $2,999 at Amazon, but for a limited time, there's a $1,000 off voucher on site. Simply tick the orange coupon box, and you'll see the discount applied when you checkout. That brings the price down to $1,999, the lowest on record for this new model.

SEE ALSO: The Jackery Explorer 300 portable power station with a 100W solar panel is on sale at Amazon for under $300

It's a powerhouse of a generator, with a 2,764.8Wh capacity and 3,840W output, keeping homes, RVs, and off-grid setups running. You can even connect teo or three units together for 5.5–8.3kWh, or expand up to 58kWh with the B300K. It has six AC outputs that can handle heavy powering, so things like RV ovens and air conditioners can all run smoothly.

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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 Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025:

AcrossGeorge Carlin, for the first episode of "Saturday Night Live"

• The answer is Host.

Sulky-looking

• The answer is Pouty.

Request for a high-five

• The answer is Up top.

Subway system

• The answer is Metro.

Opponent of Cuomo and Mamdani in the N.Y.C. mayoral race

• The answer is Adams.

DownCrossed one's fingers

• The answer is Hoped.

"Straight ___ Compton"

• The answer is Outta.

Bad time to head outside with a tall metal rod

• The answer is Storm.

What autocorrect corrects

• The answer is Typos.

Sneaker named for a big cat

• The answer is Puma.

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SAVE $200: As of Sept. 11, the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air M4 is on sale for $1,199 at Amazon. That's $200 off list price and the lowest-ever price for this model.

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Our favorite MacBook deal of 2025 looks like it's on the way out. The MacBook Air M4 has been $200 off since just after Prime Day, but that deal is apparently vanishing before our eyes. Maybe it's because Apple has launched a number of new products in its 2025 Apple Event. Or maybe it's because these MacBooks have been selling so well during this hectic back-to-school season. We're honestly not sure.

What we do know is that you can still get the record-low price on the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air M4, but you've got to opt for a specific model to secure this saving. As of Sept. 11, the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air M4 is on sale for $1,199 at Amazon. The $200 discount is only available on the MacBook Air with 16GB of Unified Memory and 512GB SSD in starlight.

Given that the price has increased for all other 15-inch configurations and every 13-inch model, we don't expect this low price to last long.

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In our review of the 15-inch MacBook Air M4, Stan Shroeder said it's "powerful, silent, and comes with a couple of much-needed upgrades." The MacBook Air M4 also claimed top spot in our roundup of the best MacBooks. When it comes to cost, Dylan Haas praised the price point: "When most tech device prices are going up, it's nice to see a price decrease from a large company like Apple. This doesn't happen often, so take advantage of the deal while you can." Need we say more?

Save $200 on the Apple MacBook Air M4 before this record-low price bids farewell.

Apple unveiled a slew of new devices this week, from the iPhone 17 to the Watch Series 11. Among them was the AirPods Pro 3, offering the first significant update to Apple's earbuds in years. Priced at $249, the AirPods Pro 3 boasts foam ear tips and improved active noise control, as well as health and fitness features such as heart rate monitoring.

The AirPods Pro 3 also adds Live Translation, powered by Apple Intelligence. This feature enables the AirPods Pro 3 to listen to audio and translate it into different languages, offering realtime audio translations as well as displaying them on a phone. 

SEE ALSO: Apple AirPods Pro 3 are officially here, bringing improved battery life and heart rate monitoring

"It doesn't just translate individual words," Kate Bergeron, Apple's vice president of hardware engineering, said during Tuesday's presentation. "The meaning of each phrase is translated for you. When you need to talk, just speak naturally."

Live Translation will support English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish at launch, with more languages to be added later this year. However, some people are already fantasising about other, less likely vernacular that the AirPods Pro 3 may be able to decipher. Social media users have created a meme in the wake of Apple's announcement, editing an image of the AirPods Pro 3 to show its Live Translation bluntly interpreting everything from corporate speak to real estate agents' spiels.

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Apple's AirPods Pro 3 will be available from Sept. 19.

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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A small bird.

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QUAIL

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Malicious.

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CATTY

Hurdle Word 3 hint

Unusual.

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DILLY

Hurdle Word 4 hint

To tweak.

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AMEND

Final Hurdle hint

A composition.

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ETUDE

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Wondering why the moon looks a little smaller tonight? That's because we've just hit day 19 of the lunar cycle.

The lunar cycle a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility. The whole cycle takes about 29.5 days, according to NASA, and these different phases happen as the Sun lights up different parts of the moon whilst it orbits Earth. 

Let's find out what's happening with the moon tonight, Sept. 11.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Thursday, Sept. 11, the moon phase is Waning Gibbous, and it is 81% lit up to us on Earth, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation.

There's lots to see tonight when you look up. Without any visual aids, enjoy a glimpse of the Oceanus Procellarum, the Mare Vaporum, and the Mare Tranquillitatis.

If you have binoculars, you'll also see the Grimaldi Basin, Posidonius Crater, and the Mare Frigoris. Add a telescope to your line up and you'll see the Reiner Gamma, Apollo 16, and the Caucasus Mountains.

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.

SAVE $350: The JBL Bar 500 soundbar is on sale at Amazon for only $299.95, down from the normal price of $649.95. That's a massive 54% discount and the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon. It also comes with free access to Amazon Music for 90 days.

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You've probably noticed, but your TV's built-in speaker is not that impressive. Depending on your TV, it might get the job done just fine, but it's not really adding to the cinematic experience. Instead, you might want to add a soundbar into the mix, and thanks to today's deal at Amazon, there's a major discount on a JBL model.

As of Sept. 10, the JBL Bar 500 soundbar is only $299.95 at Amazon, marked down from the standard price of $649.95. That's a huge 54% discount that takes $350 off the price. It's the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon by a long shot, and today's deal comes with free access to Amazon Music for three months.

Equipped with Dolby Atmos and MultiBeam Surround Sound, the JBL Bar 500 aims to bring your home's entertainment set-up into a whole new realm. The 10-inch wireless subwoofer is great for action-packed movies or for your gaming soundtrack. In total, the JBL Bar 500 comes with a 590W total system output for some seriously immersive sound.

SEE ALSO: The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are on sale at a great back-to-school price

The JBL Bar 500 has built-in WiFi, so you'll be able to use it to stream your favorite tunes from music services. Plus, new subscribers can get free access to Amazon Music for 90 days with the purchase of the JBL Bar 500.

We have tons of new fall TV shows on deck, and soon we'll be deep into winter movie marathons. Both deserve great sound thanks to the JBL Bar 500, and snagging it today means you'll be saving a major $350.

The AirPods Pro 3 are here, and they're a huge jump from the AirPods Pro 2 in almost every way. But I hope you have a cable lying around, because Apple is not shipping one with its newest earbuds.

SAVE $150: As of Sept. 10, get the LG 65-Inch Class QNED evo AI 4K TV for $849.99, down from its usual price of $999.99. That's a discount of 15% and the lowest price we've seen.

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Looking to bring home a new TV for the fall, but don't want to spend a couple of paychecks? You don't have to do that to get a decent screen that works for your home, especially since there's an excellent deal on this LG TV available at Amazon that brings the price down to its lowest yet.

As of Sept. 10, get the LG 65-Inch Class QNED evo AI 4K TV for $849.99, down from its usual price of $999.99. That's $150 off and a discount of 15%. It's also the lowest price we've seen.

SEE ALSO: Get a TCL Mini LED TV for its lowest price yet at Amazon

This 65-inch display is the perfect option for watching sports, catching up on the new slate of fall TV shows and movies, and playing some of the biggest new game releases. Lit by mini LEDs that add QNED color, it's built to provide accuracy and vibrant hues. Powered by an Alpha 8 AI Gen2 processor as well as Filmmaker Mode, you can check out your favorite content in its cinematic glory, all while marveling over the color and picture quality.

All this for under $850 makes this LG 65-Inch 4K TV a show-stopper of a deal, especially since it won't stick around for long. With the holidays coming up, it's a better time than usual to pick up a TV of this size and caliber, either to give as a gift or to indulge in yourself for all the holiday get-togethers on the horizon. Grab yours while it's still on sale.

Apple's first Pro smartphone arrived in 2019 as the iPhone 11 Pro, and ever since then I’ve routinely purchased the latest Pro Max model. This year I'm skipping the recently introduced iPhone 17 Pro, and this significant change is not a decision I have taken lightly.

SAVE $142: The new 55-inch Hisense E6 Series QLED 4K Fire TV is on sale on Amazon for just $287.99 (normally $429.99) as of Sept. 10. At 33% off, it's never been cheaper.

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We're creeping up on Black Friday season, the absolute best time to find a great deal on a TV. But if your current set isn't doing justice to Thursday night football games, you probably don't want to wait that long to upgrade.

Here's a solid option that'll work for most casual TV watchers: As of Sept. 10, Amazon has the new 55-inch Hisense E6 Series QLED 4K Fire TV on sale for just $287.99. That's 33% off its usual sticker price of $429.99 and its first discount since launching in August, according to the Amazon price-tracking site CamelCamelCamel.

At the time of writing, Amazon was also offering free deluxe delivery and unpacking (a $29.99 value).

For reference, we only saw two 55-inch TVs dip under $300 during Amazon's Prime Day sale in July — another good time for finding TV deals — and only one of them was a QLED. Leah Stodart, our in-house TV expert, recommends these kinds of sets "for people whose TV usage happens mostly in the daytime, especially watching sports," since they're brighter and "better at handling glare" than traditional LED TVs.

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The 55-inch QLED TV that was on sale for Prime Day also lacked the AI Light Sensor that Hisense's E6 Series model brings to the table. This automatically adjusts the TV's brightness based on its surroundings.

While not unexpected given its budget price point, the E6 Series' very basic 60Hz refresh rate is a bit of a ding on its spec sheet. For this reason, I don't recommend it for gamers (even though its Game Mode Plus feature promises to reduce input lag). Stick to streaming instead.

Conveniently, there's a built-in Fire TV interface that gives you easy access to all of your go-to streaming apps — no need to tack on a separate media player. It also comes with an Alexa-enabled voice remote for hands-free control. Pick up the Hisense 55-inch E6 Series for just $287.99 now and enjoy the rest of football season in style.

TL;DR: The Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro is packed with thousands of retro and 3D games, 4K support, dual operating systems, and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity — all for $89.97 (reg. $159.99) with free shipping.

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Summer may be fading, but that doesn’t mean your entertainment has to. If you’re looking for a way to spice up your evenings as the days get shorter, the Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro Retro Gaming Emulator & Streaming Console is a smart option — especially at just $89.97 (down from the list price of $159.99) with free shipping.

This compact powerhouse comes pre-loaded with thousands of games across 60+ emulators, meaning you can jump straight into classics like Street Fighter II, Pac-Man, or Sonic the Hedgehog — or load up more modern titles with its Android 9.0 system. With dual operating systems (EmuELEC 4.5 for retro and Android 9.0 for apps), it’s not just a nostalgia trip; it’s a full-blown entertainment hub.

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And yes, it looks great doing it. Thanks to a Mali-G31 GPU and 4K UHD output, gameplay is sharp, smooth, and ready for any screen in your house. Want to stream Netflix or YouTube after your game session? Switch over to Android mode, kick back, and stream away.

Multiplayer support makes it easy to hand controllers to your friends or family, while dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 keep everything connected and seamless. Plus, it’s plug-and-play, so setup is about as quick as choosing which retro classic to boot up first.

You get retro gaming, 3D game support, streaming apps, and thousands of titles without hunting down dusty old cartridges. And right now, you get it for nearly half off. Not a bad way to transition from summer nights to fall weekends.

Pick up the Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro (with two controllers and a remote) while it’s still on sale for $89.97 (list price of $159.99) with free shipping.

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