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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a sports fan.

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 October 17, 2025 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Splendid

• Green: Earnings

• Blue: Used in the Big Games

• Purple: A sack

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Peachy

• Green: Winnings

• Blue: Pieces of Olympic sports equipment

• Purple: ___ Bag

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 #865 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Peachy: DANDY, DUCKY, FINE, SWELL

• Winnings: KITTY, POT, PRIZE, PURSE

• Pieces of Olympic sports equipment: BALL, BIRDIE, PUCK, STONE

• ___ Bag: DOGGY, GO, MIXED, SWAG

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 October 17, 2025

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 a botanist.

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 October 17, 2025 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 17, 2025 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Please don't eat me!

The words are related to plants.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe plants you shouldn't eat.

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 Poisonous.

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• Belladonna

• Azalea

• Poisonous

• Oleander

• Foxglove

• Hemlock

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!

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

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a handyman.

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 October 17, 2025 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for October 17, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A power tool.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter L 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...

STUNT

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 17, 2025

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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

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If you're looking to chop your YouTube Shorts time, there's a way to curb your doomscrolling.

On Oct. 22, YouTube announced a new setting for Shorts which lets you set a daily viewing limit. Only available on mobile, the feature ideally helps users (in particular, kids and teens) cut down on screen time. YouTube has added tools over the years including take a break and bedtime reminders as well as a sleep timer, but this one's especially made for Shorts.

"Setting a scrolling time limit on the Shorts feed allows for this exploration while helping users be more deliberate about their viewing habits and manage their time effectively," reads a blog post by YouTube owner Google.

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According to a 2024 survey from the Pew Research Center, YouTube is still the most popular social media platform among teens ages 13 to 17, topping TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook. According to the annual report, 73 percent of teens say they visit YouTube daily, with 15 percent describing their use as "almost constant." The survey also found the majority of Americans support time limits for minors on social media, which comes as no surprise considering the ongoing legal battles facing Big Tech.

YouTube is currently facing multiple lawsuits alongside Meta's Facebook and Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat, over their social media platforms' roles in the ongoing youth mental health crisis. The tech giants are accused of failing to implement protective limits for children and teens around the frequency and duration of social media use — among many other things.

Companies including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and more have added parental monitoring tools and screen time limits for kids and teens in recent years. However, at the same time, YouTube Shorts has added longer form videos and more TikTok-like editing tools, expanding the capabilities of the site to serve up more screen time-tempting content.

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Notably, setting time limits on social media apps isn't just for teens, with adults in just as much need to find a healthy screen time balance — if a 2025 study about toilet scrolling won't ring the digital detox alarm for you then we don't know what will.

How to add time limits to YouTube Shorts

According to PC Mag, the feature is currently rolling out to users but might take a little time to reach your account.

If you have the time limit tool, it will appear in YouTube's Settings — tap your account profile picture in the bottom right of the app, then the Settings cog in the top right. It's likely to sit in the General tab beside YouTube's existing "take a break" and bedtime reminders.

Here, YouTube says you can set and adjust how long you'd like to scroll on the Shorts feed. Once you've hit that time limit, you'll get a (notably dismissible) prompt which will pause the Shorts feed.

For parents, YouTube said it's planning to add the Shorts time limit to the app's parental controls to incorporate "later this year," which will give parents and guardians controlling supervised accounts the ability to turn the setting on and make it non-dismissible.

SAVE OVER $10: As of Oct. 23, the Lego Ideas Vincent Van Gogh The Starry Night set is on sale for $150 at Amazon. This is $19.99 off its list price of $169.99.

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Lego has some excellent sets for adults to look through, though some can come with high price tags. However, with Black Friday around the corner, we're already seeing some nice deals start to appear on select Lego sets at Amazon. One deal that's recently crossed our radar is on the Lego Ideas Vincent Van Gogh The Starry Night set, which has dropped to $150.

This is a 12% discount from its usual price of $169.99, which means you get to keep $19.99 in your pocket. This is also the price the Lego Ideas Vincent Van Gogh The Starry Night set was at during October Prime Day, so now is as good a time as any to grab it.

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This Lego set looks like a lovely wall art build, especially if you're a fan of Vincent van Gogh's work. It comes with 2,316 pieces that build up The Starry Night painting as 3D wall art that can be either hung up or put on display as a freestanding piece once you're finished. Not only does the art itself really pop, but it also comes with an adjustable display arm where you can place the Van Gogh minifigure with his paintbrush and palette.

This set is recommended for adults aged 18 and up. Don't miss out on the Lego Ideas Vincent Van Gogh The Starry Night set down to $150 at Amazon.

There's plenty more Lego deals to explore right now at Amazon. If you're in the holiday spirit, you can also save on Lego Advent calendars right now.

SAVE $6.95: As of Oct. 23, the Pokémon TCG Destined Rivals Team Rocket Tin is $40.99 at TCGplayer, compared to $47.94 at Amazon.

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With Mega Evolution out in the wild and Phantasmal Flames preorders going in and out of stock, the Scarlet and Violet era of Pokémon TCG is looking a bit fuzzy. Well, Destined Rivals has some of the best artwork of the last generation and you shouldn't miss out. Right now trainers can grab a Destined Rivals Team Rocket Tin containing five booster packs for $40.99 at TCGplayer, which is $6.95 cheaper than Amazon's $47.94 listing.

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Focusing on the generation one and two bad guys, Team Rocket, and Pokémon Gold and Silver's protagonist Ethan, Destined Rivals continues the trainer Pokémon revival in Journey Together. The last time we saw these cards was back in the early 2000s Wizards of the Coast days, so for long-time trainers and collectors this set is a shot of nostalgia.

Most valuable Destined Rivals Pokémon cards Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / The Pokémon Company

There are some incredible chase cards in Destined Rivals, with Team Rocket evil vibes to Ethan and Cynthia rocking their partner Pokémon. It's such a cool set, but ripping packs to find these cards can get extremely expensive. After ripping open a booster box with a set, I tend to hunt down single cards and buy them, potentially saving hundreds of dollars over chasing that $500 Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR.

Here's the top chase cards from Destined Rivals alongside their current values and where to buy them right now:

1. Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 231/182

   Near Mint Holofoil: $495.99
   Market price: $581.93
   Most recent sale: $504.66

2. Cynthia's Garchomp ex - 232/182

   Near Mint Holofoil: $289.99
   Market price: $296
   Most recent sale: $291.01

3. Ethan's Ho-Oh ex - 230/182

   Near Mint Holofoil: $220.03
   Market price: $242.87
   Most recent sale: $221.30

4. Team Rocket's Moltres ex - 229/182

   Near Mint Holofoil: $145.93
   Market price: $153.59
   Most recent sale: $149.84

SAVE $15: As of Oct. 23, the Fire TV Stick HD is on sale for $19.99 at Amazon. That's 43% off its list price of $34.99.

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Amazon is already dropping some nice deals before Black Friday in November. Its streaming sticks, in particular, have seen some price drops, including the Fire TV Stick HD. This popular streaming stick is down to $19.99 for a limited time.

This makes for a 43% discount from the Fire TV Stick HD's list price of $34.99, which ultimately saves you $15. It's also incredibly close to its lowest-ever price of $17.99, which it dropped to during the October Prime Day sale.

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If you have an HD TV in your home, the Fire TV Stick HD is an excellent companion that allows you to watch the latest on streaming services in 1080p Full HD quality. Its Alexa Voice Remote even allows you to search for something new to watch just by using your voice, so you don't need to spend ages scrolling through everything that's available.

Amazon has the Fire TV Stick HD listed as a limited-time deal right now, so act fast to save 43%. Amazon's other streaming sticks are also discounted right now. If you're looking to upgrade to a higher-quality picture, check out this discount on the Fire TV Stick 4K as well.

SAVE $20: As of Oct. 23, the Amazon Fire Stick 4K Max is on sale for $39.99 at Amazon. That's a 33% discount on the list price.

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There are many streaming TV sticks and devices on the market these days, but Amazon's Fire Sticks remain some of the most popular. Their success is in their simplicity and affordability. There's no complicated, arduous setup, just plug it in and go. And as of Oct. 23, you can find the Fire Stick 4K Max on sale at Amazon for $39.99, a $20 saving on list price.

This Fire Stick 4K Max is the one to choose if you want unmatched quality. Enjoy watching your favorite shows in 4K Ultra HD, with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and immersive Dolby Atmos audio. It's also the only Fire Stick to benefit from the Fire TV Ambient Experience, a feature that lets you display famous artwork on your screen when not watching.

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The Fire TV Stick 4K Max also has 16GB of storage — that's double the Fire TV Stick 4K. This is a great option if you want to download lots of games, apps, and streaming services. And like all Amazon Fire TV Sticks, this model gives you full access to the Fire OS, with an easy to use interface and support for Netflix, Disney+, and more.

Get this Fire TV Stick deal from Amazon now.

SAVE $90: As of Oct. 23, the Anker Solix C300 is on sale for $209.99 at Amazon. That's a 30% discount on the list price.

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Looking for a portable power station that won't break the bank? Meet the Anker Solix C300. This is an ideal power station for taking on camping vacations or road trips. It's also a handy companion to have around the house in case of a power cut.

This model gives you 300W of continuous power with a 90,000 Milliamp Hours capacity. You'll be set for your phone, laptop, tablet, and more thanks to its eight charging ports, including three AC outlets, a car socket, two USB-C ports, one additional USB-C, and one USB-A port.

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It's travel-friendly too, since it's about 15% smaller than similar designs and can be carried with a strap (sold separately, but perfect if you plan to take this camping). It can be recharged through a wall outlet, your car, or compatible solar panels, and will reach 80% charge in around 50 minutes using a wall outlet, so if you're more last minute than a planner, this power station has your back.

And better yet, it's on sale. As of Oct. 23, you can get this power station for $209.99, a $90 saving and its lowest price in six months. Note the limited-time stamp on this deal. We don't know how long it will hang around, so act fast.

SAVE $150: As of Oct. 23, the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX is on sale for $849.99 at Amazon. That's a 15% discount on the list price.

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If you’re serious about gaming, the right graphics card can make all the difference. And if you've been on the hunt for an upgrade, we've found a stellar deal at Amazon that you won't want to miss. As of Oct. 23, the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX is on sale for $849.99, a saving of $150 on list price. There are various sizes available, and all are reduced by at least $100.

This graphics card is powered by NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture and supports DLSS 4, so you're getting seriously high performance gaming. It's also built to last thanks to its military-grade components and a protective PCB coating to improve durability and protect against moisture, dust, and debris.

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The card has a 3.125-slot design with a large fin array with three Axial-tech fans to create efficient cooling. And a phase-change GPU thermal pad is used for better heat management and longevity. This product really is built to last, and overheating shouldn't ever be an issue.

This is a limited-time deal at Amazon, so act fast to score this gaming deal.

Tesla's earnings calls are always a fun listen, mostly because company CEO Elon Musk never runs out of weird things to say.

This time, during the company's Q3 2025 report on Wednesday, the comment that took the cake was Musk's insistence that he needs the proposed $1 trillion compensation package to control Tesla's "robot army."

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The $1 trillion figure is from the executive pay package that was proposed for Musk by Tesla's board in September (a significant jump from the month before). Should Musk hit a number of tough company milestones, he'd be entitled to nearly $1 trillion worth of Tesla stock over the next decade.

Unsurprisingly, the lofty pay plan was met with a lot of skepticism, with a coalition of unions and corporate watchdogs launching a "Take Back Tesla" campaign to stop it from happening.

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But during yesterday's Tesla earnings call, Musk said he doesn't plan to spend the money; instead, he needs it as a form of insurance.

"My fundamental concern with regard to how much money and control I have at Tesla is if I go ahead and build this enormous robot army, can I just be ousted at some point in the future? Um, that’s my biggest concern. That is really the only thing I'm trying to address with this. It's called compensation but it’s not like I’m gonna go spend the money," said Musk. "It’s just, if we build this robot army do I have at least a strong influence over that robot army? Not current control but a strong influence. That's what it comes down to in a nutshell. I don't feel comfortable wielding that robot army if I don't have at least a strong influence."

Forgive us for missing the part where Tesla was building a robot "army" which requires "wielding." Yeah, Tesla is working on a humanoid robot called Optimus, but so far all we've heard was how it's going to be a helping hand around the household. It appears that Musk has other ideas on how the Optimus could be used.

The AI-generated video competition has heated up with the recent launches of OpenAI's Sora 2 and Google's Veo 3, and it looks like Snapchat is doing everything it can to stay in the race.

The company announced on Wednesday that its Imagine AI, a lens it previously launched in September for paid subscribers, will now be free for all U.S. users. Imagine AI allows users to create AI-generated content simply by typing a prompt.

In the video example given on Snapchat's press release, a woman pranks her colleague with a video of her work desk and the prompt, "The ceiling is leaking water all over her desk." The AI then generates an image that matches that description.

SEE ALSO: I tested OpenAI Sora 2 vs Google Veo 3 for AI video, and there’s a very clear winner How to use Snapchat's Imagine AI lens Total Time

• 3 mins

What You Need

• iPhone
• Snapchat app

Step 1: Locate the Imagine Lens

This will be in your lens carousel, or you can search for it.

Step 2: Edit your prompt

As well as pre-loaded prompt ideas you can also tap the caption to write your own original prompt.

Step 3: Create your Snap

The AI will generate a video based on your prompt that you can then share in the same way you would any other Snap.

Imagine Lens is currently free for all users in the U.S., and Snapchat has said it's "beginning to expand it" to users in Great Britain, Canada, and Australia.

SAVE $26: As of Oct. 23, the Hollyland Lark M2S Mini Combo is on sale for $103 at Amazon. That's a 20% saving on the list price.

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If you make videos for a living (or just for fun), finding the right gear can make all the difference. And if you're just starting out, you definitely don't want to be dropping hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars on equipment. That's where the Hollyland Lark M2S Mini Combo comes in. It's a bundle that includes wireless microphones, transmitters, receivers, and all the essential accessories you need to create great sounding content.

And as of Oct. 22, the Hollyland Lark M2S Mini Combo is on sale for $26 off, bringing the price down to just $103. There are several bundle options, all of which are reduced for a limited time at Amazon.

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This is a perfect bundle for shooting content on the go. The microphones come with clips to easily attach to clothing, and can maintain a stable connection from up to 300 meters away. The battery life is impressive too, with each transmitter and receiver lasting around nine hours, with the added charging case providing up to 30 hours in total.

Advanced noise cancellation will remove any low-frequency background noise, and you can adjust two levels of ENC through the LarkSound app. It also connects with all kinds of devices, including cameras, phones, and laptops through its USB-C and 3.5 mm connections.

Get this microphone bundle deal at Amazon now.

SAVE OVER $10: As of Oct. 23, the Mega Evolution Mega Latias ex Box is $29.99 at TCGplayer, compared to $40.59 on Amazon.

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Looking for your Mega Evolution fix? Phantasmal Flames is just around the corner, but Mega Evolution stocks are flowing. And in all honesty it's showing how much big box retailers like Amazon are over-charging for Pokémon TCG products right now. TCGplayer is selling the Mega Evolution Mega Latias ex Box for $29.99 right now — that's $10.60 cheaper than Amazon's $40.59 listing.

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Inside you'll find two Mega Evolution boosters, one Destined Rivals, and one Journey Together. There's also a promo Mega Latias ex card and a jumbo version, the latter of which are my guilty pleasure. Mega Latias ex is a very cool card to build a deck around. Its Strife attack deals 40 damage and swaps out with a benched Pokémon for one colorless energy, with Illusory Impulse dealing 300 damage and a full energy discard. It's also a basic Pokémon card, so this can be played straight onto a players bench for quick results.

Most valuable Mega Evolution Pokémon cards Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / The Pokémon Company

Of course, Mega Evolution Pokémon cards are seriously in demand right now, and for the first set in a new era of Pokémon TCG, the top chase card values are performing exceptionally well. But with Mega Evolution enhanced booster boxes going for around $260 right now, trainers would likely save money paying out for their chase card. Here's the top five chase cards in Mega Evolution, including values and where to buy them:

1. Mega Gardevoir ex - 187/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $503.99
   Market price: $564.49
   Most recent sale: $499

2. Mega Lucario ex - 188/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $537.99
   Market price: $553.53
   Most recent sale: $530.10

3. Mega Gardevoir ex - 178/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $279.99
   Market price: $305.92
   Most recent sale: $285.94

4. Mega Lucario ex - 179/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $294.97
   Market price: $298.44
   Most recent sale: $387.90

5. Mega Venusaur ex - 177/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $244.99
   Market price: $202.49
   Most recent sale: $187.70

NEAR-MARKET VALUE: As of Oct. 23, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution three-pack blister is $29.89 at Amazon, a rare instance of Pokémon TCG selling for near market value compared to TCGplayer.

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Looking for your Mega Evolution fix? Given that Phantasmal Flames is just around the corner, it's getting a little crazy out there keeping up with new Pokémon TCG sets. Whilst Amazon are currently charging way above market value for sealed product, Mega Evolution three-pack blisters are down to near market value at $29.89, compared to $28.50 on TCGplayer.

SEE ALSO: Where to buy Pokémon cards in 2025 — avoid overpaying or missing out on new sets

I'd still recommend putting that extra dollar in your pocket with TCGplayer, seeing Amazon behave themselves with pricing is nice to see. It's not MSRP, but it's going in the right direction. Remember, TCGplayer is supposed to be more expensive as it's a secondary collectors market. So if big box retailers are being shown up by TCGplayer, it's a very sad state of affairs.

Most valuable Mega Evolution Pokémon cards Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / The Pokémon Company

If you fancy saving more Pokédollars long term, I'd highly recommend just buying the single Pokémon cards you've been chasing instead. It's more money upfront in some cases, but with Mega Evolution enhanced booster boxes going for around $260 right now, you could get some of the top chase cards instead. Trust me, a couple of booster boxes don't guarantee ridiculously valuable pulls:

1. Mega Gardevoir ex - 187/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $503.99
   Market price: $564.49
   Most recent sale: $499

2. Mega Lucario ex - 188/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $537.99
   Market price: $553.53
   Most recent sale: $530.10

3. Mega Gardevoir ex - 178/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $279.99
   Market price: $305.92
   Most recent sale: $285.94

4. Mega Lucario ex - 179/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $294.97
   Market price: $298.44
   Most recent sale: $387.90

5. Mega Venusaur ex - 177/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $244.99
   Market price: $202.49
   Most recent sale: $187.70

SAVE OVER $1,000: As of Oct. 23, the Anker Solix F3000 portable power station is on sale for $1,468.99 at Amazon. This is 43% off and its lowest-ever price.

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Black Friday may not be until next month, but retailers like Amazon are already stocked with some exciting deals. Right now there's a wide range of deals on portable power stations. If you've been keeping an eye out for a big model to keep at-home as backup or for camping trips, the Anker Solix F3000 portable power station has dropped to its best-ever price at Amazon.

The Anker Solix F3000 portable power station is currently enjoying a massive discount of over $1,000 at Amazon. Its price has dropped from $2,599 to $1,468.99 for a limited time, making for 43% in savings. More importantly, it has never been this cheap according to price tracker camelcamelcamel. Don't miss out on this power station at its record-low price.

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In particular, the Anker Solix F3000 is great for keeping as backup power in your home. In the event of an outage, it features 3,072Wh of power that can keep essential appliances in your home going for up to 10 hours. And if you purchase additional batteries, you can even expand to 24kWh that can provide you with up to 80 hours of power. And in terms of its portability, it features handles and wheels to make moving it around nice and easy.

You'll want to act fast to take advantage of this limited-time deal. Don't miss out on 43% off the Anker Solix F3000 portable power station at Amazon.

Amazon has plenty more portable power station deals to check out right now, too. Another deal worth checking out is on the Anker Solix F2000 portable power station.

TL;DR: As of Oct. 20, the DJI Mini 4K drone is on sale for $239 at Amazon (exclusively for Prime members). That's $50 off and the lowest-ever price for this model.

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DJI and its range of products are seriously popular with TikTokers, YouTubers, filmmakers, and you, probably. DJI's drones, portable power stations, and microphones are regularly on the lists of top-selling products on Mashable, so you better believe we're going to shout about a record-low price on the DJI Mini 4K drone at Amazon.

As of Oct. 20, the DJI Mini 4K drone is on sale for £239 at Amazon. According to camelcamelcamel, that's the lowest-ever price for this model. This deal is exclusive for Prime members. Not a member? No problem — simply sign up for a 30-day free trial to make the most of this limited-time offer.

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It's looking like DJI drones might be banned by the end of 2025, so if you're interested in getting your hands on something before crunch time, we recommend checking out this deal.

We should flag that this drone is being sold by Hibikin-US. We don't generally recommend purchasing from third-party sellers on Amazon, but DJI is facing problems importing its drones and stock is running low, so we're making some allowances right now.

Score the DJI Mini 4K drone for under $240 at Amazon.

A dead star core about 145 light-years away in space is doing anything but resting in peace. 

Astronomers have learned that this white dwarf, the remnant of a medium-size star after running out of nuclear fuel, has gobbled up a rocky planet from its former system. The weird part: This white dwarf isn't newly deceased but has been a corpse for about 3 billion years. 

The star remnant, called LSPM J0207+3331, demonstrates that even very ancient planetary systems don't become cosmic ghost towns after their host stars perish, but remain active for a long time after, challenging assumptions about the end stages of a star, including those to come for our own sun.

A dead star that no longer generates fusion doesn't cease to influence its surroundings, John Debes, a co-investigator of the study at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, explained to Mashable. Though its temperature gradually cools, its gravity remains.

"White dwarfs are truly like the dying coals after a fire," Debes said. "For many billions of years, (the remnant) still emits light and radiation, which no doubt have an effect." 

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Despite the white dwarf's age, it has a disk of debris chock-full of heavy elements. This material is evidence that something rocky — a dwarf planet like Pluto, moon, or an asteroid — was recently reeled in and torn apart, according to the study, which appears in The Astrophysical Journal Letters.

Using the W. M. Keck Observatory in Hawaii, researchers detected 13 different chemical elements in the white dwarf’s atmosphere — including iron, nickel, silicon, and calcium — that don’t belong there. The chemical mix looks similar to that of Earth, except with a pinch of iron and nickel. The findings suggest the star consumed a small world about 120 miles wide with a large metallic core, possibly even larger in proportion than Earth’s, the authors said.

The W.M. Keck Observatory, the twin domes on the left, detected 13 different chemical elements in the white dwarf's atmosphere that don't belong there. Credit: Toni Salama / Chicago Tribune / Tribune News Service via Getty Images

The most likely explanation for this is that some kind of disturbance — perhaps a gravitational nudge from another planet — knocked the little world out of its orbit in the past few million years, they said, causing it to spiral toward the white dwarf and meet its demise.

It's highly unusual to find so much rocky material around an old white dwarf, said Patrick Dufour, a coauthor from the Université de Montréal, especially one with a hydrogen-rich atmosphere. Until now, nearly all white dwarfs showing this kind of contamination had helium-dominated atmospheres, where heavy elements are easier to spot. 

"White dwarfs are truly like the dying coals after a fire."

The new results show that even cool, hydrogen-rich white dwarfs, which make up the bulk of known white dwarfs, can gather and feast on planetary debris for billions of years.

The researchers think hidden worlds the size of Jupiter may be orbiting the white dwarf, shaking up the system from afar. These giant exoplanets would be hard to see directly because they’re cold and distant, but future observations from telescopes such as the European Space Agency's Gaia and NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope could try to find them.

Scientists are interested in LSPM J0207+3331 because, in its past life, it wasn't just any star but one not too dissimilar from our own. Studying it may shed light on the final act for our solar system, in about 5 billion years after the sun dies. 

"We definitely are seeing that planetary systems are active and have so much to tell us at all life stages of a star," Debes said. "It opens the interesting possibility that our own solar system will have an active and interesting life beyond when our own sun turns into a white dwarf." 

TL;DR: Make AI work for you with this lifetime subscription to ChatPlayground AI’s Basic Plan for just $39.99 (reg. $204).

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Sure, AI is great. But each model has different strengths, and it isn’t very helpful if you don’t know which tool to use for which purpose. That’s where ChatPlayground AI comes in, offering a convenient spot to compare multiple models side-by-side. Right now, a lifetime subscription to this handy service can be yours for just $39.99 (reg. $204).

If you really want to make AI work for you, ChatPlayground AI can help. This platform lets you skip the tab-hopping, allowing you to check out a variety of AI model’s responses in one convenient spot. It works as a Chrome extension, so it’s easy to access at any time.

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TL;DR: Cut the cloud storage subscription cord with FolderFort and this lifetime subscription to the 2TB Cloud Storage Pro Plan, now just $119.99 (reg. $749).

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