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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for May 26 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: Cloth items

• Green: Inverse

• Blue: What women wear under their clothes

• Purple: Played in Vegas

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

• Yellow: Items in a linen closet

• Green: Diametric

• Blue: Lingerie

• Purple: Card games with the first letter changed

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 #715 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Items in a linen closet: PILLOWCASE, SHEET, TOWEL, WASHCLOTH

• Diametric: COUNTER, OPPOSITE, POLAR, REVERSE

• Lingerie: GARTER, HOSE, SLIP, TEDDY

• Card games with the first letter changed: DIN, FRIDGE, GUMMY, JOKER

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 May 26

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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

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.

SEE ALSO: Hurdle: Everything you need to know to find the answers Hurdle Word 1 hint

A chaotic situation.

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SCRUM

Hurdle Word 2 hint

The first version of a written piece.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 26, 2025 Hurdle Word 2 Answer

DRAFT

Hurdle Word 3 hint

A shoulder covering.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 26 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 26, 2025 Hurdle Word 3 answer

SHAWL

Hurdle Word 4 hint

An annoying person.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for May 26 Hurdle Word 4 answer

TWERP

Final Hurdle hint

Shaggy.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Games available on Mashable Hurdle Word 5 answer

HAIRY

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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.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Sunday, May 25, 2025:

AcrossEndangers

• The answer is Risks.

"Bloomin'" item at Outback Steakhouse

• The answer is Onion.

Up the ___ (plentifully)

• The answer is Wazoo.

Lived (in)

• The answer is Dwelt.

"You wanted to see me because...?"

• The answer is Yes.

DownRambunctious

• The answer is Rowdy.

Totally blown away

• The answer is Inawe.

S, M and L

• The answer is Sizes.

___-Aid Man, mascot known for smashing through walls and yelling "Oh, yeah!"

• The answer is Kool.

Pesky little twerp

• The answer is Snot.

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Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of Games

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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

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When NASA's Hubble Space Telescope snapped a picture of an elliptical galaxy, it caught something else in the frame: A bright, red arc of light wrapped around it. 

That glowing curve isn't the sign of a broken telescope, but in fact another galaxy — about 19.5 billion light-years from Earth in space. It's much farther than the elliptical galaxy, seen as the central dot in the image at the top of this story, roughly 2.7 billion light-years away. 

The strange, bent shape of the extremely remote galaxy, called HerS 020941.1+001557, is caused by a quirk of nature called "gravitational lensing," something predicted in Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity over a century ago. But the gravitational lensing here displays a special type of phenomenon, known as an Einstein ring. 

SEE ALSO: Hubble spots a roaming black hole light-years from where it belongs The Hubble Space Telescope reveals a strange natural phenomenon among a galaxy trio image. Credit: NASA

Gravitational lensing happens when a celestial object has such a massive gravitational pull that it warps the time and space around it. NASA often uses the analogy of a bowling ball placed on a foam mattress or trampoline to illustrate how the fabric of spacetime bends. Light that would otherwise travel straight curves and gets distorted as it passes through the warped spacetime.

In this scene, the nearer galaxy SDSS J020941.27+001558.4, is acting like a colossal magnifying glass in the sky. This allows scientists to see the even more distant galaxy, making it appear brighter.

But gravitational lenses are known to play tricks on the eyes: They have the power to even replicate objects, the way a funhouse mirror can create multiple irregular images.

Astronomers are now adept at spotting the telltale effects of gravitational lensing, but that wasn't always the case. Four decades ago, the concentric arcs of light and stretched celestial objects could be downright confusing.

In 1987, an enormous blue arc, thought to be hundreds of trillions of miles long, was first considered one of the largest objects ever detected in space. The arc was discovered near the galaxy cluster Abell 370, with another similar object near galaxy cluster 2242-02.

Later that year, scientists at Stanford University and the National Optical Astronomy Observatory in Arizona sorted out that they were, in fact, optical illusions, distorted by Abell 370. The New York Times published a story about the "bizarre" implication of Einstein's theory, titled "Vast Cosmic Object Downgraded to a Mirage."

Einstein rings happen when a lensed object lines up with its magnifying object. Depending on how precisely they align, an Einstein ring can either look like a full or partial circle around the object in the foreground. 

This particular Einstein ring was discovered by a citizen scientist, someone who volunteered time to help review images, through SPACE WARPS. The project relies on crowdsourcing to search for gravitational lenses in space images.

Gravitational lenses have become a handy tool for studying galaxies otherwise too faint or distant to detect, extending the range of telescopes. Because light from this distant source takes time to reach Hubble, astronomers are seeing HerS 020941.1+001557 as it was about 11 billion years ago, long before the universe gave birth to the sun and Earth.

And — surprise — there's actually a third galaxy photo-bombing this picture. It's called SDSS J020941.23+001600.7, and it appears to be intersecting part of that red curve. 

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Just when you thought you knew all the worlds in the solar system, astronomers go and discover a new object that could rewrite the space map. 

This icy world, temporarily named 2017 OF201, could be a distant cousin of Pluto — and scientists mean "distant" quite literally. At its farthest point, it's more than 1,600 times the distance of Earth from the sun. At its closest, it's still 44.5 times farther than Earth.

What makes 2017 OF201 stand out is its very stretched-out path around the sun, which takes an incredible 25,000 Earth-years to complete. For comparison, Pluto makes a lap around the sun every 248 Earth-years. 

How this world got to the edge of the solar system is a mystery — perhaps the result of close encounters with a giant planet like Jupiter or Neptune that tossed it out into a wide orbit. Or maybe when it was originally ejected, it ended up in the so-called Oort Cloud before returning. The Oort Cloud is thought to be a sphere of ancient, icy objects surrounding the solar system. NASA says the cloud remains a theory because the comets there have been too faint and distant to be directly observed.

The International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center, which catalogs new moons and other small bodies in the solar system, announced the discovery on May 21. At roughly 435 miles wide, 2017 OF201 could qualify as a dwarf planet, the same designation Pluto has had since its demotion from ninth planet in 2006. 

"Even though advances in telescopes have enabled us to explore distant parts of the universe," said Sihao Cheng, the Institute for Advanced Study researcher who led the discovery, in a statement, "there is still a great deal to discover about our own solar system."

SEE ALSO: Jupiter designed the solar system. Here's what the planet was like as a child. A composite image displays the five recognized dwarf planets in the solar system, as well as the new candidate 2017 OF201. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / Sihao Cheng et al. infographic

Cheng, along with Princeton University graduate students, found the possible dwarf planet while searching for a potential "Planet 9," a hypothetical hidden world whose gravitational effects could be responsible for a strange clustering of far-flung objects beyond Neptune.

The team used computer programs to look through years of space pictures taken by the Victor M. Blanco Telescope in Chile and the Canada France Hawaii Telescope. By connecting bright spots that moved slowly across the sky, they were able to identify it.

These are the current orbits of Pluto, Neptune, and 2017 OF201. Credit: Jiaxuan Li / Sihao Cheng infographic

But 2017 OF201 is a strange outlier because it doesn’t follow the clustering pattern of other trans-Neptunian objects.

"The existence of 2017 OF201 might suggest that Planet 9 or X doesn't exist," said Jiaxuan Li, one of the collaborators, on his personal website. Their research is available now on the arXiv pre-print server. 

The discovery also challenges many scientists' notion of the outer solar system. The area beyond the Kuiper Belt, where the object is located, has previously been thought of as fairly empty. NASA's New Horizons probe, which snapped pictures of Pluto and its moons in 2015, has since more than doubled that distance, though surprisingly, it still hasn't reached the edge of the belt. 

That could mean the spacecraft will travel billions of more miles before reaching interstellar space, a region that is no longer influenced by the sun's radiation and particles. In 2019, New Horizons snapped photos of an icy red dumbbell-shaped thing, named Arrokoth, the farthest object a spacecraft has ever encountered. 

If 2017 OF201 only spends 1 percent of its orbit close enough for people to detect it, that may imply what lies outside the Kuiper Belt is not so empty after all. 

"The presence of this single object suggests that there could be another hundred or so other objects with similar orbit and size, " Cheng said. "They are just too far away to be detectable now."

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A GoPro is a must-have if you upload to YouTube or TikTok and this is the first model to use the Enduro battery, which has 1900mAH capacity. In real-life terms, that gives you over 2.5 hours of recording in 1080p or 1.5 hours in 4K.

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GoPro made some nice upgrades with this model including new HB-series lenses with auto-detect and a new body design. The GPS and data overlay are also major improvements compared to previous models.

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In Beck Werth's review of the action camera, he says, "...it shoots professional-quality video footage underwater, on the trail, and in the snow. For creators and pro videographers, the new lens mods, accessories, and ND filters give you even more powerful tools."

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Want budget-friendly earbuds that don't skimp on sound? This Memorial Day weekend, Amazon has tons of great deals on headphones right now, including the YouTube cult-favorite Raycon Everyday Earbuds.

As of May 25, you can get the Raycon Everyday Earbuds (2024) for $63.99, down from $79.99, at Amazon. That's a 20% discount and a $16 savings. It's also a better deal than what you'll find on the Raycon site — they're going for $67.99.

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You'll get a solid eight hours of playtime on a single charge. If you're in a hurry, just 10 minutes in the case gives you another 1.5 hours of listening. Plus, the compact charging case carries enough juice for about three extra full charges, pushing your total listening time to around 32 hours when you're on the move.

These buds also have active noise cancellation and a built-in mic to take calls. And, according to Amazon reviewers, the sound quality is surprisingly balanced, making these earbuds a good all-around pick.

“I love the depth and crisp clarity of sound of these earbuds,” writes one reviewer. “And when it says ‘Everyday’, that’s what it means! I am quite impressed with the IP66 waterproofing. I regularly shower with them.”

Some of the best Memorial Day deals you can get right now

• Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 With Code "4KNEWFTV"

• Blink Mini 2 Indoor Wireless 1080p Camera (2-Pack) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)

• Kodak Mini 2 Retro Instant Photo Printer With 68 Sheets Bundle — $89.99 (List Price $139.99)

• Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Sports Band) — $299.00 (List Price $399.00)

• Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB Phone With $50 Amazon Gift Card (Pre-Order) — $1,099.99

• Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (2021 Release) — $119.99 (List Price $179.99)

• Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro 8-in-1 Wi-Fi Smart Lock With Fingerprint ID — $139.99 (List Price $179.99)

• Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner (2024 Model) — $529.99 (List Price $699.95)

• Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base — $599.99

• Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case   — $199.00 (List Price $249.00)

Star Wars is at its best when it feels like a lived-in universe, which is why living in Star Wars through VR is so enticing. Luckily, there have been a relative plethora of exactly these experiences over the past decade.

SAVE $10: The Wyze Cam Pan V3 indoor/outdoor security camera is on sale at Amazon for $29.98, down from the usual price of $39.98. That's a 25% discount.

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Maybe you already have a video doorbell to make sure your Amazon packages arrive, but having a security camera in the backyard to keep an eye on the dog can also be great. Using one on the nursery can be a comfort, too. If your home's security set-up could use another camera or two, check out this Memorial Day deal at Amazon.

As of May 25, the Wyze Cam Pan V3 indoor/outdoor security camera is on sale for $29.98 at Amazon in either white or black, down from the list price of $39.98. That's a 25% discount that takes $10 off the camera.

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With motion tracking and night vision in color, the Wyze Cam Pan V3 is a great addition to your home's security setup. Since this model is designed to handle any weather Mother Nature throws our way, you'll be able to use this model outside. Or bring it inside to keep an eye on the kids' playroom and see what the dog's up to while you're running errands.

Some of the best Memorial Day deals you can get right now

• Sony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Earbuds — $198.00 (List Price $299.99)

• Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 With Code "4KNEWFTV"

• Blink Mini 2 Indoor Wireless 1080p Camera (2-Pack) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)

• Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Sports Band) — $299.00 (List Price $399.00)

• Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB Phone With $50 Amazon Gift Card (Pre-Order) — $1,099.99

• Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (2021 Release) — $119.99 (List Price $179.99)

• Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner (2024 Model) — $529.99 (List Price $699.95)

Wyze uses advanced motion tracking, which is great when it comes to pets or a car that pulls into the driveway. If you use the camera indoors, you might not want it to record all motion at all times, but Wyze has you covered. From the app, tap the privacy icon and the camera will point face-down and turn itself off.

Before you take off for summer vacation, you can look to get your home's security system up to snuff by grabbing the Wyze Cam Pan V3 during the Amazon Memorial Day sale and save $10. It comes with the peace of mind of keeping an eye on your home while you're away.

If you spend a lot of time typing on your Mac, you owe it to yourself to make life as easy as possible. There's no better way to do this than to learn how to enter, edit, and manipulate text as efficiently as possible.

SAVE 23%: As of May 25, you can get the Soundcore AeroFit 2 by Anker open-ear headphones for $99.98, down from $129.99, at Amazon. That's a 23% discount and a $30.01 savings.

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Finding a pair of headphones that aren’t annoying AF to wear and are affordable can be a challenge (it’s definitely been a pain point for me). But if you're looking for a solid pair of open-ear headphones that are actually worth your cash, this Memorial Day deal might be it.

As of May 25, you can get the Soundcore AeroFit 2 by Anker open-ear headphones for $99.98, down from $129.99, at Amazon. That's a 23% discount and a $30.01 savings.

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What's cool about the AeroFit 2 is they're designed to stay put comfortably, no matter what you're doing. Anker says the adjustable ear hooks give you a snug fit and can even boost the sound closer to your ears by up to 7.5 dB. You should get up to 10 hours of playtime on a single charge, and the included wireless charging case bumps that up to a total of 42 hours.

One of the coolest features is the free AI translation, which is convenient for traveling. They support 100 languages with real-time response and don’t require a subscription. Just be sure to update the Soundcore app to version 3.8.7 or later.

The best Memorial Day deals you can get right now

• Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 With Code "4KNEWFTV"

• Blink Mini 2 Indoor Wireless 1080p Camera (2-Pack) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)

• Kodak Mini 2 Retro Instant Photo Printer With 68 Sheets Bundle — $89.99 (List Price $139.99)

• Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Sports Band) — $299.00 (List Price $399.00)

• Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB Phone With $50 Amazon Gift Card (Pre-Order) — $1,099.99

• Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (2021 Release) — $119.99 (List Price $179.99)

• Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro 8-in-1 Wi-Fi Smart Lock With Fingerprint ID — $139.99 (List Price $179.99)

• Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner (2024 Model) — $529.99 (List Price $699.95)

• Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base — $599.99

• Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case   — $199.00 (List Price $249.00)

SAVE 15%: Get up to 15% off Ruggable rugs during Amazon's Memorial Day Sale. Snag designer collabs for less.

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Ruggable is (if we’re being honest) pretty expensive. But for what you’re getting: machine-washable rugs that are both stylish and functional, especially for households with children or pets, it's arguably worth the price.

If you’ve been eyeing the Ruggable website for a good deal, you might want to check Amazon. Right now, you can get up to 15% off select Ruggable rugs, including those from the Jonathan Adler collection.

In our experience, particularly with their newer and more premium options, they've really stepped up.

"The premium 7-millimeter rug cover was plush, well-designed, and actually looked like a high-quality, durable rug," RJ Andersen writes in their review for Mashable. "The pattern was exactly what we wanted, and it was much easier to align with the cushioned rug pad than our first experience."

Some of the best Memorial Day deals you can get right now

• Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 With Code "4KNEWFTV"

• Blink Mini 2 Indoor Wireless 1080p Camera (2-Pack) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)

• Kodak Mini 2 Retro Instant Photo Printer With 68 Sheets Bundle — $89.99 (List Price $139.99)

• Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Sports Band) — $299.00 (List Price $399.00)

• Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB Phone With $50 Amazon Gift Card (Pre-Order) — $1,099.99

• Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (2021 Release) — $119.99 (List Price $179.99)

• Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro 8-in-1 Wi-Fi Smart Lock With Fingerprint ID — $139.99 (List Price $179.99)

• Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner (2024 Model) — $499.99 (List Price $699.95)

• Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base — $349.99 (List Price $599.00)

• Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case   — $199.00 (List Price $249.00)

If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that trying on clothes is a pain. However, as annoying as it may be, it's still something that's crucially missing from online shopping. Google is attempting to combine online shopping with trying on clothes in real life, and I gave it a try.

SAVE $70: The Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe Magsafe charging stand is on sale for just $79.99 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $149.99. That's a 47% discount and the lowest price we've ever seen.

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Apple gadgets are some of our favorites. Undeniably, the brand has created a nice little family that includes your phone, earbuds, and smartwatch. But if we're being honest, not all Apple gadgets come with the strongest battery life, and you'll need to stay on top of the charging in order to get the most benefit. Instead of struggling to find the charging cable each night, check out this Memorial Day deal at Amazon.

As of May 25, the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe Magsafe charging stand is on sale at Amazon for only $79.99, marked down from the normal price of $149.99. That's a 47% discount that takes $70 off the standard price. It also happens to be the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon.

Some of the best Memorial Day deals you can get right now

• Sony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Earbuds — $198.00 (List Price $299.99)

• Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 With Code "4KNEWFTV"

• Blink Mini 2 Indoor Wireless 1080p Camera (2-Pack) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)

• Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Sports Band) — $299.00 (List Price $399.00)

• Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB Phone With $50 Amazon Gift Card (Pre-Order) — $1,099.99

• Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (2021 Release) — $119.99 (List Price $179.99)

• Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner (2024 Model) — $529.99 (List Price $699.95)

With a sleek design, the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe deserves a spot on your nightstand or your desk. Thanks to the five-foot cord, you'll be able to recharge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch each night (or day) without dealing with a tangled mess of cables. Plus, the 35-degree angle adjustment means you can still use your iPhone while it's charging on the dock.

Twelve South makes some incredibly functional gadgets for those who travel abroad (hello, AirFly Pro) and they've included some travel-worthy elements in HiRise 3 Deluxe. The included power cord will work in the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and continental Europe. That makes this a great item to pack along during summer vacation or your next work trip.

Thanks to Amazon's Memorial Day sale, the super functional Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe charging stand is on sale for only $79.99, meaning you'll be saving $70 compared to the full price while making your life a whole lot less tangled. It's a win-win for you and your Apple gadgets.