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SAVE $7.04: As of May 13, the Lego Botanicals Flowering Cactus is on sale for $27.95 at Amazon with an on-page coupon. That's 20% off its list price of $34.99 and its lowest price to date.

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If your thumb is a few shades away from green, Lego's Botanicals sets offer the perfect way to brighten up your home without worrying about impending plant death. If succulents are your cup of tea, the recently released Flowering Cactus is a fun pick and just dropped to its best price yet.

As of May 13, the Lego Botanicals Flowering Cactus is just $27.95 at Amazon with the help of an on-page coupon. That's 20% off the $34.99 list price and the lowest price we've seen since its January launch.

With a piece count of 482, the Flowering Cactus set is recommended for anyone aged 9 and up. So both kids who can't quite take care of a plant yet and kids at heart will enjoy this build. Placed in a pastel blue pot, the set builds out to two faux cacti: one larger cactus in full bloom with a pink and yellow flower at the top and a smaller cactus with tiny pink buds. The building instructions are available in the Lego Builder app, so you can follow along with step-by-step digital instructions and track your progress if you desire. And the best part, of course, is that the result is a gorgeous, kill-proof plant that doubles as decor.

Add some greenery to your home in the form of tiny Lego bricks shaped like a succulent. It'll only cost you $27.95 if you add the Flowering Cactus set to your cart ASAP (and remember to use the coupon code).

SAVE $5: As of May 13, get a $50 Shell gift card at Best Buy for $45. That's a discount of 11%.

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With soaring gas prices taking us on a constant roller coaster ride, of course we all want to save more money at the pump. While you can use discounts like those that Amazon Prime offer to shave some cash off of your purchases, saving on gift cards is another option you might want to consider. We found one that you'll want to jump on if you live near a Shell gas station.

As of May 13, get a $50 Shell gift card at Best Buy for $45. That's $5 off and a discount of 11%.

SEE ALSO: Don't pass up this perk: How to score an Amazon Prime gas discount

This gift card can be used for gas at any of the over 14,000 Shell stations across the United States. You can use it at the pump or inside the Shell station, so no need to fret if you have to run in and take care of some errands first. And though it might seem like a small amount, $5 is $5. You never know when it might come in handy.

Beyond gas, you can use this gift card to pay for just about anything Shell offers, including car washes, food and snacks, vehicle supplies, and more. So if you don't use a lot of gas but still take advantage of Shell stations, it's well worth stocking up on a couple of gift cards and saving some cash either way. And if you know someone who does need a bit of a discount, well, it's a gift card after all.

This is a limited time deal at Best Buy, so make sure you get yours within the next 14 hours before it goes away.

Samsung's next product showcase could be a really big one.

That's the vibe coming out of a new report from Seoul Economic Daily, anyway. According to the Korean news publication, Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on July 22 in London, a date and venue that have both been previously reported. However, what we didn't know is that, according to Seoul Economic Daily, this event will also feature a new pair of smart glasses, as well as a new Galaxy Watch and some new foldable devices.

SEE ALSO: Samsung Wide Fold design revealed in leaked images

The so-called "Galaxy Glasses" will use Google's Android XR platform, but be warned that these glasses will not feature a display of any kind. They have a microphone, some speakers, and a camera, all of which could theoretically be used to interface with an AI assistant.

Unfortunately, the report contained no real information about the Galaxy Watch 9, but based on precedent, it would not be surprising at all to see that show up at the showcase.

Aside from the glasses and the watch, it's widely expected that Samsung will launch three new foldable devices: a Galaxy Fold 8, a Flip 8, and a new "Wide Fold" phone that could compete with the rumored iPhone Fold. We'll all find out together in July.

Mashable reached out to Samsung representatives for comment and will update this story if we receive more information.

Competing humanoid robot-makers Figure and 1X revealed new footage from inside their factories this week, showcasing the similarities and differences in their approaches to bringing this technology to life.

SAVE 21%: As of May 13, you can get a 16-inch Asus V16 gaming laptop (Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 1TB) for $1,189.99, down from $1,499.99. That's a 21% discount or $310 savings.

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Buying a laptop with enough memory and storage to run modern games smoothly (without deleting files to make room for new downloads) is almost impossible on a tight budget. But if you're patient (or just refuse to pay full price) and hold out for the right Amazon sale, you can get a heavy-duty setup without draining your savings.

Right now, you can get the 16-inch Asus V16 gaming laptop (Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 1TB) for $1,189.99, down from $1,499.99. That's a 21% discount or $310 savings. It's also the lowest price we've tracked on this model to date.

SEE ALSO: The best gaming laptops of 2026: Check out our top picks

For that price, you'll get 32GB of memory, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and a 16-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It runs on an Intel Core 7 240H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU with 8GB of GDDR7, so it should handle everything from intense gaming to video editing without freezing. Bonus: the battery lasts up to 15 hours and has a fast-charge feature that'll take you from zero to 100 percent in just an hour and 20 minutes.

SAVE $130: The DJI Flip with RC 2 is on sale at Amazon for $509, down from the standard price of $639. That's a 20% discount that matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

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Now that we're not in freezing temperature anymore, you might be spending more time outside. If you've been searching for a new outdoor hobby, you might have contemplated become a drone pilot. Capture the world around you through a new view, either to keep for yourself or to share with others. If that's appealing, check out this DJI deal.

As of May 13, the DJI Flip with RC 2 is on sale at Amazon for $509, marked down from the normal price of $639. That's a 20% discount or a savings of $130. It also matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

From content creators to real estate developers and farmers, drones have plenty of uses. DJI has long been a favorite drone brand with creatives, and the Flip drone proves its worth. It can handle video transmission from 13 kilometers away (about 8 miles from us in the U.S.), and it comes with DJI's excellent subject tracking that keeps moving subjects in focus.

SEE ALSO: Low price alert: The DJI Osmo 360 Essential Combo is on sale at Amazon for over $200 off

The overall design is travel-friendly with folding propellers and carbon-fiber propeller guards. It weighs under 249 grams which is excellent for portability, and its weight means you don't need an FAA registration or a remote ID when flying in the U.S.

The DJI Flip will get up to 31 minutes of flight time before it'll need some time to recharge, and the included RC 2 remote adds a new layer of fun to this deal. The RC 2 is DJI's remote control that houses a 5.5-inch FHD display and 32GB of built-in storage. On its own, the RC 2 sells for $369 which makes today's deal of $509 that includes the Flip drone seem that much more attractive.

Before this record-low price sells out, become the best drone pilot on the block with the DJI Flip and RC 2. It's a beginner-friendly model with top-tier performance. Amazon has this sale listed as a limited-time only deal so act quickly.

SAVE $700.01: As of May 13, get the Dreame X50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop for $899.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,599.99. That's a discount of 44%.

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Looking for a faster and easier way to get clean floors? A robot vacuum is your best bet. Just program it with what you want it to tackle and send it out into your home to do the rest. If you're looking for a great model that can handle carpets as well as hard flooring, this Dreame combo unit is on sale now for an excellent price.

As of May 13, get the Dreame X50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop for $899.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,599.99. That's $700.01 off and a discount of 44%.

SEE ALSO: These are the top 4 robot vacuums for carpet after passing the cat hair test on my rugs

This powerful robot vacuum and mop combo can handle a wide berth of cleaning tasks. It boasts up to 20,000Pa of suction thanks to Dreame's TurboForce motor and can pick up a variety of different types of debris, from cat litter to ground-in dirt you've had issues with in the past. It can easily power through tangled hair with its DuoBrush system and cut through older messes with ease.

If your home is difficult to navigate, this unit can handle that issue as well thanks to its robotic retractable legs to get over door tracks, obstacles, and other hard-to-reach areas. It can lower its height to reach under door frames and furniture without you manually having to pick it up and move it, for example. It can also tackle corners with a brush for extended reach. When the time comes to get some mopping done, it can seamlessly swap between modes as well.

If you're ready to leave cleaning to the robots, this luxury robot vacuum and mop is where it's at, especially near 50% off as it is right now. Get yours before it goes out of stock.

In a surprising turn of events, the Trump Mobile T1 smartphone might actually start rolling out.

On Tuesday, Trump Mobile CEO Pat O'Brien told USA Today that the golden phones will start shipping to customers who've pre-ordered them "this week."

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It's good news for buyers, but the Trump Organization-licensed company sure did test their patience before it got to this point. The phone was originally announced in June 2025 by the U.S. president's sons Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., with a planned launch in September, but the launch date kept moving into the future.

To make matters worse, Trump Mobile's terms and conditions changed in April 2026 to say that the $100 pre-order deposit does not guarantee customers will actually get the phone, prompting some to call the entire scheme a "scam".

Besides the launch date, the original promise of the phone being made in America was changed, too, with the company now calling it an "American-proud design."

SEE ALSO: Seth Meyers reacts to Trump saying he doesn't 'think about Americans’ financial situations'

In his interview this week, O'Brien said that the first T1 phones were "assembled in the United States," while new models will use components that were "primarily manufactured in America."

Despite reports that roughly 600,000 people paid the $100 deposit for the T1 phone, O'Brien wouldn't confirm the exact number of pre-orders. Instead, he said that Trump Mobile is "incredibly pleased" with the interest in its products.

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Do you have two minutes to spare and a craving for stunning animation? Then you're in luck, because LAIKA, the animation studio behind Coraline, ParaNorman, and Kubo and the Two Strings, has released the teaser trailer for its upcoming film, Wildwood. No surprise here, given LAIKA's past track record, but it looks absolutely gorgeous.

Directed by Travis Knight (Kubo and the Two Strings) and based on the novel by the Decemberists' frontman Colin Meloy, Wildwood transports us to Portland, Oregon, and a magical world just beyond its boundaries.

The film centers on headstrong teenager Prue McKeel (voiced by Peyton Elizabeth Lee). Despite warnings from her parents not to leave their house, she does so anyway, bringing her baby brother with her. When a murder of crows abducts him, she has no choice but to venture into the Impassable Wilderness, an enchanted forest full of talking animals and dangerous bandits. With the help of her classmate Curtis Mehlberg (voiced by Jacob Tremblay), will Prue be able to rescue her brother and make it home?

LAIKA previously released a first look at Wildwood focused on one character: the majestic golden eagle known as the General (voiced by Angela Bassett). With this teaser trailer, it fleshes out the rest of the Impassable Wilderness even further, showing off animal armies, menacing witches, and a mysterious boy who appears to be made of clockwork. It all comes to life in captivating stop-motion, promising a handmade fantasy of epic proportions.

Wildwood's voice cast also includes Carey Mulligan, Richard E. Grant, Awkwafina, Amandla Stenberg, Tom Waits, Charlie Day, Blythe Danner, Arthur Knight, Maya Erskine, Jake Johnson, Tantoo Cardinal, Rob Delaney, Jemaine Clement, Marc Evan Jackson, Len Cariou, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, and Mahershala Ali.

Wildwood hits theaters Oct. 23.

Loop Earplugs are Mashable favorites — partly because they work really well, but also because they come in a bunch of luxe finishes. Unlike traditional earplugs, they look like jewelry, not boring foam nubs.

Loop's Engage 2 earplugs became instant bestsellers when they dropped in an iridescent lavender colorway across two launches last June. Then, they became highly coveted finds on the resale market. ("this is embarrassing to I admit but I’m honestly willing to pay a RIDICULOUS price for these at this point," reads one "DESPERATE" post on r/LoopEarplugs.) Loop said they were "the most in-demand look the brand has ever released."

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Mercifully, Loop dropped another batch of iridescent earplugs this month, just in time for the start of music festival season. They're available in the triple-duty Switch 2 style this go-around, and they retail for $64.95 only on Loop's website. That's $5 more than the standard Switch 2 colors, for reference.

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The iridescent Switch 2s aren't just a limited release, but a "strictly limited" release with "no planned restock," per a company blog post. If you can't believe we're at a point where earplug drops are in such high demand, well, just look how pretty they are.

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The Switch 2s have three different audio-muffling modes for different scenarios. You can switch between them by turning a dial on the earplugs' housing:

• Quiet — offers the most noise cancellation for when you're trying to sleep or focus.

• Experience — filters a moderate amount of noise to protect your hearing at concerts.

• Engage — lowers ambient noises just enough to where you can have conversations without getting distracted or overwhelmed.

The iridescent Switch 2s come with a matching case that you can hook on a keychain, plus four sets of different-sized ear tips.

If this particular colorway doesn't do it for you, or if sells out by the time you go to buy a pair, stay tuned for Loop's collab with Pleasing, singer Harry Styles' lifestyle brand. It's set to launch on Thursday, May 21, but you can get early access 24 hours prior by signing up for email notifications on loopearplugs.com.

TL;DR: Amazon has the LG 27-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor (27GX704A-B) on sale for $477.99, down from its $799.99 list price. With a $300 saving, you get a glossy QHD OLED display with a 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and much more.

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Although in-demand OLED gaming monitors aren’t exactly known for being cheap, this new LG deal will earn you one of the popular 27-inch UltraGear models for just below $480. 

As of May 13, Amazon has the LG 27-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor listed for $477.99, down from $799.99. With this 40% discount, you’ll save $322 on a display built for players who want the speed of a competitive monitor without giving up OLED picture quality.

At 27 inches, this UltraGear keeps things desk-friendly while still giving you a proper QHD 2560x1440 resolution. This means you’re still getting a sharper jump over 1080p without needing the costlier firepower of a full 4K setup, which makes it a nice middle ground for anyone playing fast multiplayer games like League of Legends, big single-player releases on the level of Crimson Desert, or just using the same screen for work and streaming on Netflix. 

This is also where the major benefits of this UltraGear monitor’s OLED panel come in. This glossy display reaches a standard 275 nits of brightness and peaks at 1300 nits, while VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 and a 1.5M:1 contrast ratio help keep blacks actually black. It also covers up to 98.5% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, so any game you play or TV and film you watch, will now come with darker worlds, neon-heavy cities, or colorful effects that should look sharper than ever.

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Performance is just as strong, with a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time designed to keep motion crisp in shooters, racers, and anything else where a few missed frames can cost you. At this speed, fast-paced titles — like Rocket League or Counter-Strike 2 — will run like a dream. 

What’s more, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro are also included to help reduce screen tearing — alongside dual HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB ports, and a height, tilt, swivel, and pivot-adjustable stand. 

If you also need a budget-friendly monitor to add to another setup in your household, the Samsung G5 gaming monitor has just hit a record-low price at Amazon. If you’re looking for an even larger display, the 39-inch curved OLED UltraGear gaming monitor is on sale for only $749. 

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SAVE OVER $500: As of May 13, the LG gram Pro 16-inch laptop (Intel Core Ultra7 255H Processor, NVIDIA RTX 5050, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD) is down to its lowest-ever price of $2,299 at Amazon. That's $500.99 off its list price of $2,799.99.

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If you're in the market for a new laptop, but don't want something that's too bulky to carry around, the LG gram Pro 16-inch laptop deserves your attention. Coming in at just three pounds, it's perfect for those who want a lightweight device for work or personal use. At the moment, it's even marked down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon, making now a great time to pick it up.

As of May 13, the LG gram Pro 16-inch laptop has dropped from $2,799.99 to $2,299 at Amazon, making for $500.99 in savings.

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The LG gram Pro is a tiny but mighty device. Alongside its lightweight feel and thin frame, this particular model is packed with an Intel Core Ultra7 255H Processor, NVIDIA RTX 5050 graphics card, 32GB RAM, and a 2TB SSD. It also has a 16-inch display with 2560x1600 resolution, making what's on your screen shine with sharp details and bright colors.

On top of all that, everything on screen will look smooth thanks to a Variable Refresh Rate that adapts from 31Hz to 144Hz. So no matter if you're using it for streaming, gaming, or just flipping between different tasks, you won't have to deal with stutter on screen.

This is the time to make a move on the LG gram Pro 16-inch laptop before the offer is gone for good.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus' interview with Stephen Colbert may start with a kiss, but the gloves quickly come off.

In the clip above, the Veep star surprises the Late Show host with two pages of roast jokes written by the Veep writers, which she performs in character as Selina Meyer while Colbert cracks up.

The one that makes him laugh the most? "When my people said I should come and say farewell to you I was hoping it would be more of a hospice-type situation."

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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you frequent your local deli.

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 May 13, 2026 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: Deli order

• Green: Reason

• Blue: iPhone features

• Purple: Jam

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Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Long sandwich

• Green: Pretext

• Blue: Smartphone photo editing options

• Purple: Jelly ___

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 #1067 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Long sandwich: GRINDER, HERO, HOAGIE, SUB

• Pretext: ARGUMENT, BASIS, CAUSE, GROUNDS

• Smartphone photo editing options: ADJUST, CROP, FILTERS, MARKUP

• Jelly ___: BEAN, BELLY, DONUT, ROLL

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 13, 2026

Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

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

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're courageous.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, 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 preferred pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 13, 2026 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: You've got...

The words are related to determination.

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Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe courage.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is What It Takes.

NYT Strands word list for May 13

• Nerve

• Spunk

• Gumption

• What It Takes

• Pluck

• Grit

• Fiber

• Heart

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

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you don't keep up with the latest trends.

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 May 13, 2026 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 May 13, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Drab.

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Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter D appears twice.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter D.

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...

DOWDY

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.

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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SAVE OVER $700: As of May 13, the Ecovacs Deebot T30S robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $449 at Amazon, a return to its lowest-ever price at the retailer.

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Does your home have a combination of hard and carpeted surfaces that need constant cleaning? If you're in need of a little assistance to tackle never-ending stains, dirt, and pet hair, a robot vacuum can help. The Ecovacs Deebot T30S is one model that vacuums and mops, making it a powerful option to tackle your floors.

This robot vacuum usually comes with a hefty price tag of $1,199.99, but Amazon has slashed 63% off the Ecovacs Deebot T30S's full price, dropping it down to a much more reasonable $449. This marks a return to its lowest-ever price at the retailer, making now an excellent time to buy.

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Whether you have pets that shed or dirt that keeps getting tracked through your home from outside activities this spring, the Ecovacs Deebot T30S features powerful 11,000Pa suction to clear it all up. There's no need to worry about hair getting caught up in the vacuum, as it also comes with ZeroTangle technology that keeps the brush free of hair so it can keep cleaning without interruption.

When it comes to mopping, the Ecovacs Deebot T30S can clear up stains on your harder surfaces, whether they're in the middle of your floors or even along edges and in corners thanks to its TruEdge technology. This helpful cleaner is also equipped with obstacle avoidance technology called TrueDetect 3D 3.0, which ensures its cleaning routine isn't slowed down by anything in its way.

If it sounds like the kind of robot vacuum you've been searching for, act fast to take advantage of this great deal on the Ecovacs Deebot T30S at Amazon.

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Donald Trump told reporters on Tuesday that when it comes to negotiating a deal with Iran, "I don't think about Americans' financial situations. I don't think about anybody. I think about one thing: We cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon."

It's the start of that statement that Seth Meyers unpacks in his Late Night segment "A Closer Look," with the host examining the president's priorities.

"Trump's entire campaign was premised on improving Americans' financial situations, and now he's admitting he's not even thinking about it," said Meyers.

Though Trump may shrug off the numbers of America's affordability crisis, inflation spiked to 3.8 percent in April due to the U.S.-Iran war. A May 2026 CNN poll found that 70 percent of Americans disapprove of Trump's economy, while a further 77 percent (with a Republican majority) said Trump’s policies have worsened their cost of living.

“Seriously, 77 percent is impressive. It’s rare to get Americans to agree on anything, let alone politics," said Meyers. "I don’t even think we could get 77 percent of Americans to agree that pineapple on pizza is disgusting, which it is. Here’s how disgusting it is: even Pizza Rat wouldn’t touch it. Although in fairness, Pizza Rat is actually very discerning — he was a guest judge on the new season of Top Chef. I'm just kidding, Pizza Rat’s dead."

Elsewhere, Stephen Colbert also shared his thoughts on Trump's recent comments.

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SAVE $50: As of May 13, the Samsung 55-Inch Class Crystal TV is on sale for $297.99 at Amazon. That's a 14% discount on the list price.

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If you're shopping around for a new TV in time for the World Cup, an impressive new deal has just dropped at Amazon. As of May 13, the Samsung 55-Inch Class Crystal TV has dropped to its lowest-ever price. Normally $347.99, it's now priced at $297.99 — saving you $50.

This TV has incredible image quality, with features like 3D color mapping and 4K upscaling to improve what you're watching, so colors and lower-resolution content are much clearer and closer to 4K. There's also the Motion Xcelerator feature which works by estimating movement between frames and smoothing it out, helping to deliver clearer motion and a more fluid picture.

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And there's no need to worry about your personal data. This TV keeps everything secure with Samsung Knox Security which helps block harmful apps and phishing sites as well as protecting information like passwords or PINs.

Design-wise, it uses a slim bezel and a single metal sheet construction with an aircraft-inspired look. It also includes access to over 2,700 free channels through Samsung TV Plus, and you'll also be able to access major streaming apps like Netflix and Prime Video without fuss.

Get this Samsung TV deal at Amazon now.

TL;DR: Amazon has the Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G5 (G51F) QHD gaming monitor on sale for $159.99, down from its $249.99 list price. That saves you $90 on a 1440p gaming display.

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If you’ve been holding off on upgrading your gaming setup from standard HD, Amazon has provided a tempting offer to finally make the jump to QHD. 

As of May 13, the Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G5 (G51F) QHD gaming monitor is on sale for $159.99 at Amazon, marked down from its $249.99 list price. That makes it 36% off. This is the lowest price this monitor has ever been at Amazon (confirmed using price tracker camelcamelcamel).

For this new low price, this Odyssey G5 gives you a 27-inch QHD display with 2560x1440 resolution, which Samsung says packs 1.7 times the pixel density of Full HD. That should give games a sharper look — covering anything you’re playing, like multiplayers in the realm of Fortnite or new single-player adventures like 007 First Light. 

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The more time you spend gaming, the more the speed of this particular model stands out. The 180Hz refresh rate is built for smoother gameplay than a standard 60Hz or 75Hz displays (great for high-speed titles like Overwatch and Marvel Rivals), while the 1ms MPRT response time should help keep inputs feeling quick when a match suddenly gets hectic. AMD FreeSync is included as well, helping reduce screen tearing and choppiness.

To round out the G51F monitor, Samsung has added some luxury PC extras, like HDR10 for brighter highlights and deeper shadows, plus Black Equalizer for spotting enemies in darker areas. There’s also Virtual Aim Point and Auto Source Switch+ to give you an even bigger edge — while the ergonomic stand supports tilt, pivot, and height adjustments.

If you’ve got the budget for a model that’s bigger and even flashier, LG’s 39-inch OLED and curved UltraGear monitor is now only $749.99. Elsewhere, the 4K ASUS ROG Swift is $200 off.