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NYT Strands hints, answers for June 9, 2026

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:56

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love cruises.

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.

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The words are related to ships.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe cruises.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

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NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is I'm on a Boat.

NYT Strands word list for June 9
  • Snacks

  • Dancing

  • Waves

  • Drinks

  • I'm on a Boat

  • Seasickness

  • Deck

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!

Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

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

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 9, 2026

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:56

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love to sail.

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 June 9, 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 June 9, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A pier.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter W.

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...

WHARF

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.

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

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

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Preorder the Pokémon TCGs Mega Moonlit Clefable ex Tin at a record low price on Amazon

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:53

TL;DR: Amazon has the Pokémon TCG: Mega Moonlit Tin (Mega Clefable ex edition) marked down to $47.29 ahead of its June 12 release, taking 21% off its usual $59.95 price. Walmart is slightly cheaper at $46.77, though TCGplayer has unopened listings going as low as $29.37.

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Getting packs from the recent Mega Evolution in the Pokémon TCG at a reasonable price is still a pretty tough task. However, this is where price drops on collection boxes like this Mega Clefable tin are among the best ways to score trading cards on a budget.  

As of June 9, Amazon has the Pokémon TCG: Mega Moonlit Tin — Mega Clefable ex edition available to preorder for $47.29. That’s a 21% cut from its typical $59.95 price, saving you $12.65 on the moonlit-themed collector tin, and it's the lowest price we’ve seen with the seller yet, as confirmed with price tracker camelcamelcamel

Shipped and sold by Crooked Cart, delivery is estimated for June 18-25 at the time of writing, at least six days after its June 12 release date. However, for just a penny more, at $47.30, you can preorder the Mega Clefable ex Tin from the seller Boxed Vinyl — giving you faster delivery for June 17. 

Inside, you’ll get one very pretty Mega Clefable ex foil promo card, four Pokémon TCG booster packs (two Chaos Rising, one Perfect Order, and one Phantasmal Flames — according to product imagery), and one code card for Pokémon TCG Live. 

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This means that even before you take the promo card and TCG Live card into account, the $47.29 price will have you paying only $11.82 per pack. Since single boosters for all three Pokémon TCG expansions usually cost between $12 and $16 on Amazon, you’ll be saving around $4 per pack. 

On the other hand, those who are willing to shop outside of Amazon can save a lot more. Walmart’s third-party listings for the Mega Moonlit Tin go slightly lower at $46.77, but unopened listings on TCGplayer go far cheaper at $29.37 each — even a small amount higher than its market price of $27.64. 

For even more Pokémon TCG backs at a more tolerable price, you can grab the Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box on sale for just over $92. To get the lowest cost per pack, though, the Pokémon TCG’s 36-pack Chaos Rising Booster Display Box, selling for under $265, means you’re paying around $7.36 per pack. 

Although currently not available on Amazon, the Pokémon TCG’s newly announced Pitch Black expansion — Booster Packs, ETBs, Display Boxes, and Booster Bundles — is available to preorder at TCGplayer.

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Roborocks Q10 S5+ robot vacuum and mop has dropped to under $300 ahead of Prime Day

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:46

SAVE OVER $200: As of June 9, the Roborock Q10 S5+ robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $279.99 at Amazon. This is $270 off its full price of $549.99.

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We're counting down the days to Prime Day, but until then, Amazon has some excellent early deals to shop. If you've been thinking about dropping some cash on a robot vacuum this year, we've spotted a select few on sale right now, including the Roborock Q10 S5+. This model even landed on our list of the best robot vacuums, so it's one we think is worth your time and money.

As of June 9, the Roborock Q10 S5+ robot vacuum and mop is down to $279.99 at Amazon. Considering it's usually listed for $549.99, this is a great opportunity to save $270 on it, but you'll want to act fast to grab it. It's currently marked as a 'limited time deal', so the clock is ticking to score it at this price.

SEE ALSO: How to sign up for Amazon Prime in time for Prime Day

If summertime has you spending more time outside, a cleaner like the Roborock Q10 S5+ can be a worthy addition to your home. Its vacuuming, which boasts 10,000 Pa suction, can lift up any dirt, crumbs, or pet hair that's gotten stuck in your carpets. Plus, its JawScrapers Comb main brush and anti-tangle side brush help prevent hair from getting caught up inside and slowing it down.

Its mopping system is plenty powerful as well, as it scrubs up to 3,000 times per minute to tackle annoying stains on your harder floors. It also features obstacle avoidance technology and has a quieter operation, which is why Mashable ranks it among the best robot vacuums, earning the title of 'Quietest robot vacuum'.

Mashable senior shopping reporter Leah Stodart writes the Roborock Q10 S5+ "has reliably completed all missions in my apartment for weeks, and isn't nearly as obnoxious when self-emptying as most other robot vacuums I've tested — it barely reaches 70 decibels, which isn't much louder than competitors while they're just cleaning."

If it sounds like the perfect fit for your home, don't miss out on this great deal on the Roborock Q10 S5+ at Amazon.

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Jon Stewart mercilessly questions Elmo over controversial NBA post

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:40

Jon Stewart has always been game for a tough interview, and though Elmo might be safe, 'Elmo' is not.

In the clip above the Daily Show host recaps a controversial X post from the beloved Sesame Street character's official account. On June 4, Elmo made a neutral comment on the NBA finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, writing, "Elmo hopes both teams have fun!" In response, Knicks fans demanded the New Yorker "pick a side" — and on Monday night, that included Stewart.

SEE ALSO: Seth Meyers breaks down Trump's disastrous decision to attend NBA finals

To scrutinise the post, Stewart interviewed a knockoff 'Elmo' — one The Daily Show has wheeled out during previous X post debacles. Suffice to say this is not the Sesame Street Elmo you know. It gets dark.

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I pushed Apples new Liquid Glass slider to ultra. Heres how you can do it, too

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:25

Apple's iOS 27, now available as developer beta, lets users tweak the Liquid Glass appearance more precisely than ever.

Previously, you could either set the Liquid Glass to either Clear or Tinted. Now, there's a slider that lets you adjust transparency from Ultra Clear on the one side, all the way to Tinted Glass on the other.

I've tried it out in the new iOS 27 developer beta, and (of course) I immediately set it to Ultra Clear. Not everyone is thrilled with so much transparency in the interface they use every day, so you might want to go the other way, or anywhere in between; the choice is yours. I also did the same thing on the iPad, which has the same setting.

To access this feature, you'll have to download and install the iOS 27 developer beta. We've got instructions on how to do that over here; just have in mind that it's unwise to install a developer beta on your primary device, and if you do so, make sure you've backed up your device first.

SEE ALSO: How to download iOS 27, iPad OS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate developer betas right now

Once you have the iOS 27 or iPadOS 27 developer beta installed, you'll find the feature under Settings - Appearance - Liquid Glass. From there, you can move the slider freely, and immediately see the result in a nifty viewer that shows you how a text input box will interact with other elements of the interface.

That's it! Have fun with the slider.

Note that this isn't the only change Apple has done to Liquid Glass. The company says it updated app icons to be sharper and more defined, and improved contrast as well as more uniform refraction should help with readability.

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Comedic content creator Mel Mitchell gives us a peek at her essential gear

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:03

Mel Mitchell isn’t afraid of a hot take. 

The Atlanta-based stand-up comedian, actor, and content creator caught our attention this year for her sharp commentary and quick wit. She’s also been named one of the Mash101 — our list of the voices shaping digital culture right now.

“Whether she's breaking down a pop culture moment or reenacting a familiar online interaction, the throughline is the same,” writes Mashable’s Crystal Bell. “The joke lands because the observation is precise.”

Mitchell has us cracking up with “the black mom on ‘The Magic School Bus’” and her loving caricature of director Ryan Coogler. With her impression of “the black muggle mom,” Mitchell continues an ongoing content stream that riffs on the Harry Potter universe.  

Mitchell’s Potter-inspired comedy really took off after a video of her as a black teacher at Hogwarts went viral. Subsequent videos, like the muggle mom at the Hogwarts Parent/Teacher conference, have also gained widespread adoration. (Book 3 — Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban — is Michell's favorite, in case you were wondering.)

Credit: Zooey Liao/Mashable/Google Images/Mel Mitchell

Mitchell has also added "actor" to her resumé this year, appearing on KevOnStage's "Churchy," "The Hospital," and "The Airport."

We recently caught up with the 31-year-old comedian to talk about her love for comedy, being a pastor’s kid, and which products she relies on for recording content.

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You often feature your natural hair as a topic of conversation in your content – what are your go-to hair products?

I love the Camille Rose setting foam, the Bask & Lather edge control, a spray bottle of water, and the green Eco Style gel.

How has being a “pastor’s kid” (as you say) influenced your comedy?

I say all the time that being a comedian is ministry. Comedy and preaching are the same skillset, so I believe it was passed down genetically! That and my hilarious life experiences have set me up for success in comedy. 

Who is your ideal audience?

My ideal audience consists of Black women and the Black LGBTQIA community; they just get me!

What do you love about what you do?

I really enjoy making people laugh and spreading joy. My favorite is when I make a SUPER niche joke, and it reaches the few people who would actually understand it. 

From YouTubers and TikTok stars to streamers and podcasters, Mashable talks to creators about how they built their platforms, the gear they swear by, and the trends they see coming next. Read more of our creator coverage and meet The Mashable 101 to discover the internet’s most exciting voices.

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The VidCon 2026 creator starter pack: 5 essentials to bring to content creations biggest meetup

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:00

So what exactly does one bring to the 15th anniversary of an iconic conference for online content creation? With VidCon 2026 just around the corner, it's a question you'll want to start asking now.

When it comes to content creation essentials, there's more to it than bringing along an iPhone and your MacBook (even though those make for a great camera and editing machine, respectively).

SEE ALSO: The Mashable 101: The creators defining the internet in 2026

This knowledge comes firsthand: Mashable's team turned out plenty of content of our own at VidCon 2025, interviewed the biggest creators there about what tools they couldn't live without, and of course, kept our eyes peeled on the convention center floor. Beyond VidCon, our team also spoke with plenty of creators to learn more about the products they consider essential when they're filming, editing, and for all the moments in between.

That's why we decided to come up with a checklist — a starter pack for content creators. Below, you'll find our top five VidCon essentials for content creators.

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The 5 best portable power station deals Id buy before Prime Day

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:00
Best early Prime Day portable power station deals at a glance: Best overall deal Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 $449.99 (save $349.01 at Amazon) Get Deal Best small-model deal Bluetti Elite 10 $119 at Amazon (save $50) Get Deal Best durable deal Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra $999 at Amazon (save $300) Get Deal Best power station + solar panel bundle EcoFlow Delta 3 + 220W solar panel $669 (save $330) Get Deal Best deal for content creators DJI Power 1000 $399.99 at Amazon (save $299.01) Get Deal

Summer 2026 is in full swing now. Barbecues, camping trips, vacation, and avoiding mosquitos are all on the agenda. But something else big happens every summer — Amazon Prime Day. This year, Amazon is hosting the annual sale earlier than ever with dates set for June 23 to 26. But if you know Amazon, you know you don't necessarily need to wait.

We already have excellent deals happening on portable power stations: from a tiny model that'll keep your phone charged up for a weekend off-grid to major power that can keep your refrigerator cooling for days. Having reviewed dozens of power stations, these are the models I would consider buying before the chaos of Prime Day begins.

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Read Mashable's full review of the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2.

If you're looking to buy your first portable power station, the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 is an excellent all-around model. It offers a respectable 1,024Wh capacity, which is a bit like a Goldilocks amount. That's a good amount of power for a weekend away, but it doesn't go overboard. It's also easy to transport, coming in at under 25 pounds. It has excellent recharging ability, going from dead to 100% power in under 50 minutes. It's a summer essential for me, and it's also excellent during a power outage.

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If you don't need heaps of power, consider the Bluetti Elite 10, one of my favorite small portable power stations. It comes with 128Wh of power, which is enough to keep your phone, earbuds, or Kindle charged up during a camping trip or when the power goes out. Plus, the green colorway option is undeniably special.

In addition to its small size, the Bluetti Elite 10 is lightweight and great for people to carry from room to room during a power outage. Before Prime Day, it's on sale at Amazon for $119.

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The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra has a unique feature when it comes to portable power stations — it's resistant to water and dust. As you can image, it's not wise to add water into the mix with most portable power stations, but the Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra has an IP 65 rating and a level nine seismic shockproofing. All of that means this model is ideal if you'll be in harsh conditions. Bring this model camping in the rain or take it to the job site. It's also ideal if you'll be working in a shed with wood shavings.

Before Prime Day, the Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra is on sale at Amazon for $999, which is a savings od $300 compared to the list price of $1,200 at Jackery.

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A huge benefit to choosing a portable power station is its ability to recharge via sunlight. Of course, in order to do that, you'll need a solar panel. The EcoFlow Delta 3 with a 220W solar panel is a great deal to hop on. For $669, down from the normal price of $999, you get the EcoFlow Delta 3 and a 220W solar panel for recharging.

The EcoFlow Delta 3 itself comes with 1,024Wh with an impressive 3,600W surge. EcoFlow states the 220W solar panel can recharge the Delta 3 back to 100% in about six hours. Take the power station and solar panel camping this summer and you might be in for unlimited power.

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The creator buzzwords youll definitely hear at VidCon 2026

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:00

If you're heading to VidCon this year, prepare to hear certain words repeated over and over again.

Some of them will come from creators. Others will come from executives, talent managers, startup founders, and brand marketers. Together, they offer a surprisingly useful snapshot of where the creator economy stands in 2026.

A decade ago, the dominant vocabulary of creator culture revolved around virality. Conversations centered on views and subscribers, maybe the occasional algorithm hack. Success was often measured in audience size alone.

This year's buzzwords tell a different story. The creator economy has grown up, and so has the language surrounding it. Increasingly, the industry's biggest conversations aren't about getting attention. They're about keeping it, monetizing it, and building sustainable businesses around it.

Here are the creator buzzwords you're guaranteed to hear at VidCon 2026, which kicks off June 25 in Anaheim, California.

SEE ALSO: Who is VidCon really for? 3 takeaways that reveal the creator economy's future. Community

If there's one word likely to dominate VidCon this year, it's community. For years, creators were encouraged to focus on growth above all else. Now the emphasis has shifted toward cultivating audiences that feel invested, connected, and engaged — aka building a fandom.

Whether that means Discord servers, livestream chats, membership programs, or in-person events, creators increasingly want audiences that participate rather than simply watch.

Translation: Followers are nice. Communities are valuable.

Superfans

Closely tied to community is the rise of the "superfan."

These are the people who buy merch, subscribe to memberships, attend live events (like VidCon), and show up every time a creator posts. As platforms become less predictable and ad revenue fluctuates, many creators are discovering that a smaller, highly engaged group of fans can be more valuable than a much larger, passive audience.

Translation: A thousand devoted fans can sometimes matter more than a million casual viewers.

Audience Ownership

Ask enough creators what keeps them awake at night, and eventually someone will mention platform dependency.

Audience ownership refers to building direct relationships with fans through newsletters, text lists, memberships, Discord communities, and other channels that creators control. The goal is to reduce reliance on algorithms and platform decisions.

Translation: Don't build your entire business on rented land.

Creator Infrastructure

One of the fastest-growing conversations in the creator economy isn't about content at all. It's about everything happening behind the scenes.

Creator infrastructure refers to the tools and services that help creators run their businesses, including storefronts, payment systems, analytics platforms, community management tools, and monetization software. If the first decade of the creator economy was about building audiences, this phase is increasingly about building the systems that support them.

Translation: Creators aren't just influencers anymore. They're small businesses.

Creator CEO

Many creators now employ editors, producers, managers, marketers, and operations staff. The most successful creators increasingly resemble startup founders more than traditional influencers.

As creators expand into merchandise, media companies, product lines, and subscription businesses, discussions about leadership, hiring, and operations have become just as important as discussions about content.

Translation: Being a creator increasingly means running a company.

Creator-Led Brands

The creators of yesteryear simply endorsed products. Now, creators are launching them.

From beverages and beauty brands to clothing lines and consumer products, many creators now view content as the top of a much larger business funnel. The goal is no longer simply monetizing attention through sponsorships, but building businesses that audiences actively buy into.

Translation: The endgame isn't always a brand deal.

Multi-Platform Strategy

The era of being "just a YouTuber" or "just a TikToker" is largely over.

Today's creators often publish across multiple platforms simultaneously, combining short-form video, long-form content, podcasts, newsletters, livestreams, and social media. Diversification has become both a growth strategy and a survival strategy.

Translation: No creator wants all of their eggs in one algorithm.

AI Tools

No VidCon buzzword list would be complete without AI.

From video editing and caption generation to thumbnail design, research, translation, and content ideation, creators are experimenting with AI across nearly every part of the production process. At the same time, creators are grappling with a growing list of questions: When should AI use be disclosed? How much automation is too much? And if audiences can no longer tell what's human-made, what happens to trust?

Whether creators embrace it enthusiastically or approach it cautiously, expect AI to be part of nearly every major conversation at VidCon this year.

Translation: Everyone is trying to figure out where AI fits into the creative process.

Sustainable Creation

After years of burnout discussions, creators are becoming more vocal about longevity.

Rather than chasing growth at all costs, many are focusing on healthier publishing schedules, diversified revenue streams, and businesses that don't depend on posting constantly. Sustainability has become one of the defining conversations of Creator Economy 2.0.

Translation: Hustle culture isn't quite as fashionable as it used to be.

Niche Communities

The internet keeps getting bigger, but creator success often looks smaller.

Many of today's fastest-growing creators aren't trying to appeal to everyone. Instead, they're building loyal audiences around highly specific interests, hobbies, fandoms, and expertise.

Translation: Being deeply relevant matters more than being broadly famous.

Authenticity

Perhaps the most enduring creator-economy buzzword of all.

Everyone talks about authenticity. Few people define it the same way. Yet despite years of debate, authenticity remains one of the industry's favorite explanations for audience trust and loyalty. Whether it's genuine transparency or simply the appearance of it, expect to hear the word repeatedly throughout VidCon.

Translation: Everyone uses it. Nobody fully agrees on what it means.

If there's a theme connecting all of these buzzwords, it's that creator culture is becoming less obsessed with scale and more focused on sustainability. The language of the industry has shifted from virality to ownership, from audience growth to community building, and from internet fame to long-term businesses.

In other words, the biggest buzzwords at VidCon 2026 aren't actually about content creation at all. They're about business.

Mashable will be on the ground at VidCon 2026, covering the creators, trends, and conversations driving internet culture, from breaking news and creator interviews to industry insights and live updates.

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This AI-powered PDF tool is a game-changer for busy workflows, and now it’s $50 for life

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:00

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Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Windows 11 Pro for a one-time $26 — no ongoing fees

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:00

TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office Pro 2019 + Windows 11 Pro for a one-time $25.99 and refresh both your productivity setup and your operating system in one purchase.

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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for June 9, 2026

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 09:05

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Tuesday, June 9, 2026:

AcrossWhere bats hang
  • The answer is ave.

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Rickman who played Snape
  • The answer is Alan.

Is totally awesome
  • The answer is Rules.

Image that might accompany the words "That feeling when ..."
  • The answer is Meme.

River of the Greek underworld
  • The answer is Styx.

DownJaguar or Mustang
  • The answer is Car.

College reunion attendees
  • The answer is Alums.

Parker at a ritzy hotel
  • The answer is Valnet.

Adversary
  • The answer is Enemy.

Awkward topic of discussion with a teenager
  • The answer is Sex.

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 9, 2026

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 08:03

Today's Connections: Sports Edition will require southern football knowledge.

As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, 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 the latest 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 launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. The sports 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 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 before 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: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. Here's a hint for today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

  • Yellow: NFC

  • Green: Bayou sports

  • Blue: Trojan receivers

  • Purple: Golf courses

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

  • Yellow: NFC South Teams

  • Green: Louisiana Schools

  • Blue: USC WRs in NFL

  • Purple: Locations of this Year's Men's Golf Majors

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: Sports Edition #624 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?
  • NFC South Teams: BUCCANEERS, FALCONS, PANTHERS, SAINTS

  • Louisiana Schools: LOUISIANA SCHOOLS

  • USC WRs in NFL: LONDON, PITTMAN, SMITH-SCHUSTER, ST. BROWN

  • Locations of this Year's Men's Golf Majors: AUGUSTA, NEWTOWN SQUARE, SOUTHAMPTON, SOUTHPORT

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports Connections 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.

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NYT Pips hints, answers for June 9, 2026

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 07:59

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity with how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 9, 2026

The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible — and common — for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

  • Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

  • Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

  • Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

  • Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

  • Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for June 9, 2026 Easy difficulty hints, answers for June 9 Pips

Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 6-6, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-2, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-2, placed vertically; 2-2, placed vertically.

Number (11): Everything in this space must add up to 11. The answer is 2-6, placed vertically; 5-4, placed vertically.

Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 5-4, placed vertically; 4-3, placed vertically.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for June 9 Pips

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 5-1, placed vertically.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 3-1, placed vertically.

Equal (1): Everything in this light blue space must be equal to 1. The answer is 5-1, placed vertically; 3-1, placed vertically.

Equal (1): Everything in this orange space must be equal to 1. The answer is 1-1, placed horizontally.

Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 5-5, placed horizontally; 5-6, placed vertically.

Number (9): Everything in this space must add up to 9. The answer is 0-6, placed vertically; 3-6, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (9): Everything in this space must be greater than 9. The answer is 3-6, placed horizontally; 5-6, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for June 9 Pips

Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 3-5, placed horizontally; 4-4, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed vertically.

Greater Than (10): Everything in this space must be greater than 10. The answer is 0-6, placed horizontally; 5-5, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 5-5, placed horizontally.

Less Than (4): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 1-2, placed vertically.

Not Equal: Everything in this space must be different. The answer is 1-6, placed horizontally; 4-0, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (10): Everything in this space must be greater than 10. The answer is 6-6, placed horizontally

Less Than (4): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 3-0, placed horizontally.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 3-0, placed horizontally; 3-3, placed vertically.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 4-6, placed horizontally.

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Hurdle hints and answers for June 9, 2026

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 06:05

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.

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

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A forest.

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GROVE

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Frequently.

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OFTEN

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Hurdle Word 3 hint

Tells time.

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CLOCK

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Sarcastically.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

DRYLY

Final Hurdle hint

Orangey-yellow.

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AMBER

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Tim Cook bows out with a very Tim Cook keynote

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 03:04

To understand how Tim Cook has transformed Apple — and why the launch of Siri AI was designed to entice Main Street more than Wall Street (or techies, for that matter) — compare Monday's WWDC 2026 keynote, Cook's last, to his very first.

Cook delivered his first keynote Oct. 4, 2011, weeks after he became CEO and one day before Steve Jobs died. Cook, at this point, dressed like Jobs (black shirt replacing black turtleneck), tried to talk in the same authoritative, conversational way as Jobs, and delivered a very Jobsian message of Apple Stores and Apple products (iPod included; Cook and the audience were squeezed into the intimate Infinite Loop campus theater where Jobs unveiled his hit MP3 player 10 years earlier).

SEE ALSO: Everything announced at WWDC 2026, the start of the Siri AI era

By June 8, 2026, everything has changed. For one thing, the keynote was outdoors, in the Spaceship campus that Jobs fought to break ground on in his last year of life. For another, it was pre-recorded instead of live. Cook made Apple keynotes virtual during the pandemic, and even when audiences came back to Apple's campus, he only appeared before those audiences once (for the original launch of Apple Intelligence).

Clearly never comfortable on stage or in the spotlight, Cook had ceded the majority of his keynote to other executive presenters even before the pandemic. A smart move in more ways than one — not only did Cook quit the hopeless task of sounding conversational (he could just about muster authoritative), this can also be seen in retrospect as a 15-year audition for a CEO with good (but not too outlandish) keynote charisma.

John Ternus, the winner of that contest, didn't even appear during Cook's keynote. Weirdly, Apple employees (or were they extras?) populated the background of every scene for the first time in a keynote — particularly distracting when they sat still as automatons during scenes at Apple's real-life coffee bar. You'd be forgiven for thinking everyone on campus except Ternus was on screen.

Ultimately, this too seems a sensible move from Cook — let the new guy keep his powder dry, and don't implicate him in what may count as Cook's riskiest keynote maneuver since he took the stage in 2011.

The Tim Cook school of Apple Intelligence

It's no secret that Cook is Silicon Valley's biggest skeptic when it comes to AI hype.

It's not just that Apple has (mercifully) never approached the kind of technobabble or dubious AGI predictions on display at Google I/O or Microsoft Build. You could make a drinking game out of an Apple keynote, but it might involve taking a shot for every Craig Federighi joke rather than every mention of "tokens" or "superintelligence."

SEE ALSO: The AI vibe shift is real: Why the backlash is growing

Notably, Cook tapped Federighi, veteran Apple daddy and the joker in the executive announcement pack, to officially unveil the highly anticipated Siri AI. Federighi did this right after unveiling the new MacOS name, Golden Gate, via an incense-filled VW bus that featured his bobblehead on the dash.

In case that order of business didn't make it clear, Federighi delivered Apple's clearest take on AI yet: "Some appear to be racing forward, seemingly pursuing AI for the sake of AI, without clear regard for the people — all of us — that it’s ultimately meant to serve."

This was not a line designed to appease consensus investors on Wall Street, for whom no level of AI technobabble is too much. But Cook's company is a $4 trillion behemoth now, 16 times the size it was in 2011, so Wall Street can go whistle. Apple made its trillions pleasing customers as many times as possible, not bilking investors for a short-term stock bump.

And in case you're inside the AI bubble and haven't gotten the memo, the backlash out there in America — against AI in everything, as well as against data centers — is getting intense. Cracks are starting to show even within the bubble. Federighi's "AI for the sake of AI" line was almost word-for-word what an Amazon executive wrote last month in an email begging employees to stop spending so many tokens: "don't use AI just for the sake of using AI."

SEE ALSO: 'No timeline for availability': Apple's new Siri AI will be very late in the EU

The Siri AI demos that followed were pretty basic as far as AI-heads are concerned. But Apple customers were repeatedly reassured about the privacy and security of Apple Intelligence (translation: the other guys make money capturing your data). They were also assured that every use case made sense. Searching for World Cup fixture details is a pain in the ass, and Siri's instantly returned lineup looked pretty appealing to this soccer fan.

Meanwhile, the Visual Intelligence feature called Spatial Reframing, which allows users to move a photo around as if it were in a 3D space, may not thrill the technically proficient, but it is exactly the sort of thing you can imagine parents or grandparents playing around with for hours.

This, in short, is your mom's AI. Apple is betting that boomers, Gen Xers, and at this stage even most 40-plus millennial iPhone customers, don't want to have to think about prompts, hallucinations, or tokens. They don't care if they're using ChatGPT or Gemini, or what the model number is. They just want to pick up the phone, press a button, ask Siri a question, and trust that they'll be pleasantly surprised by the ease of the answer.

And this is the sense in which Tim Cook has carried forward Steve Jobs' legacy from that dark day in October 2011. Apple, then and now, is at its best when it makes products that follow Jobs' mantra and just work.

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What about visionOS 27? At WWDC, the Apple Vision Pro was gone but not forgotten.

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 00:40

visionOS wasn't the least-mentioned of Apple's operating systems at WWDC — that would be tvOS — but it was hardly a headliner.

Usually, the WWDC keynote includes a dedicated segment for iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS. But this year, Apple focused on upgrades to the new Siri AI experience, Apple Intelligence, and cross-device functionality.

However, we did learn some new details about visionOS 27. Reading between the lines, I think we also learned why the Vision Pro has value for Apple, even if few people are actually using the $3,499 headset. The Vision Pro has famously struggled to find a user base.

As Mashable's tech editor, I am one of the few people still using this head-worn computer. Apple sent me the headset for testing, and I'll have a full review coming soon. So, as a Vision Pro user, here's everything I gleaned from WWDC about visionOS 27 and the future of the Apple Vision Pro.

Siri AI is coming to visionOS 27 Credit: Apple

The Vision Pro got the most attention during the beginning of a segment on Siri AI, the new Gemini-powered version of Siri coming to Apple devices this fall. To show off Siri AI's visual intelligence, Apple showed a video of the visionOS 27 experience.

Vision Pro users will have a 3D visualization of Siri that will live in their virtual space as a floating, glowing bubble. Users can start talking to Siri at any time. In the example, the floating Siri AI could answer questions about a Safari page on the screen as well as objects in the user's view.

Credit: Apple

In addition to Siri AI, a new suite of Apple Intelligence tools will also be available to Vision Pro users. Now that it's powered by Gemini, Apple users will be able to talk to Siri and quickly generate text, images, and transcripts. Users will also benefit from contextual awareness. So, if you're reading a message about an upcoming flight, Apple Intelligence will automatically pull up your flight details.

The new visual intelligence capabilities will be especially useful with the Vision Pro, allowing users to ask questions about their environment.

Custom Environments Credit: Apple

Environments are one of the coolest Vision Pro features. These 360-degree spatial computing environments make it seem like you're on the surface of the moon or a cliff in Hawaii. Browsing the internet can be fun, but have you ever browsed the internet from one of Jupiter's moons?

With visionOS 27, users will be able to turn their own panorama photos into custom environments. This is a feature I'm definitely excited to test out for myself.

Environments are a 360-degree spatial computing experience. Credit: Apple Developer environments

In addition to turning your own photos into custom Environments, third-party developers will also have this ability. The Apple website states, "Developers can render 360-degree backgrounds that completely surround your physical space and make browsing more immersive."

Thórsmörk Environment

Apple has also introduced an additional environment. The Thórsmörk Environment depicts an Icelandic river under the Aurora Borealis, and I've already seen people geeking out over this new environment online.

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Almost all of the AI features Apple talked about at WWDC are already widely available on Android devices or via AI chatbots like Gemini, with one notable exception.

When discussing updates to the Camera app, Apple also introduced "Spatial Reframing." This tool is unique to Apple devices, and it lets users adjust the angle, perspective, or zoom of photos using on-device spatial models. Apple specifically credited the spatial and visual intelligence technology that powers visionOS as the genesis of Spatial Reframing.

So, while this AI editing tool isn't specific to Vision Pro headsets, it shows how visionOS technology may still be useful to Apple, even if the product lacks widespread adoption.

As a related note, Mike Rockwell, the former head of Vision Pro at Apple, has since been tapped to lead the Siri AI and Apple Intelligence efforts, which can't be a coincidence. With Apple smart glasses rumored for 2027, the new visual intelligence features emphasized at WWDC 2026 could be setting up Apple's next big device launch.

General improvements The new Siri AI tool will appear as a floating AI widget. You can start talking to it at any time. Credit: Apple

During the keynote, Apple Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, Craig Federighi, said that general improvements were a major focus of the new generation of operating systems. And on its website, Apple says that visionOS 27 includes "tons of refinements that make your Apple Vision Pro even more responsive, reliable, and delightful to use."

This will include the ability to expand notifications with your eyes and a new look for the control center. In addition, multitasking will be more visually pleasing in visionOS 27 thanks to new curved windows. Users will see this new look when using apps like Safari, Apple TV Multiview in live sports like Formula One, and Freeform.

In a press release, Apple said that "connecting to Wi-Fi is up to 3x faster" in visionOS 27. There's not much else to say about that.

Is there a future for Apple Vision Pro? The new Siri AI interface in Apple Vision Pro headsets. Credit: Apple

I hope so! I've loved testing the Vision Pro headset, even if I can't quite give it a full recommendation thanks to its $3,500 price tag. However, it still has a small base of dedicated users, and Apple has introduced some really cool immersive sports experiences over the past few months.

A potential follow-up, the Vision Pro 2, may arrive in 2027 or 2028, but the lack of sales may ultimately lead Apple to give the product the axe.

However, WWDC showed that even if Vision Pro doesn't generate a ton of sales, the underlying technology could have downstream benefits for a host of current and future Apple devices.

visionOS 27 is available as a developer's beta now, and it will be available for all Vision Pro headsets in the fall.

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Next Apple CEO John Ternus doesnt take the stage at WWDC 2026

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 00:08

Tim Cook is still Apple's CEO for the time being — and WWDC 2026 failed to give us our first glimpse of the post-Cook future.

CEO-in-waiting John Ternus did not take the stage during the annual Worldwide Developers Conference keynote on Monday, meaning the new era of Apple leadership will have to wait.

SEE ALSO: Apple WWDC 2026 keynote event: Live updates on iOS 27 and Siri

Cook is still CEO until Sept. 1; still, Apple watchers were expecting a "passing of the torch" moment for the Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering.

"It's been the honor of a lifetime," Cook said as he wrapped up the event without mention of Ternus.

Ternus was at the event venue in Cupertino, hobnobbing and taking selfies with content creators and student developers.

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Ternus, 50, has been at Apple for 25 years, gradually working his way up the ladder until becoming a top hardware executive in 2021. He's perhaps best known for shepherding Apple's transition to its in-house silicon, among other achievements.

Since WWDC is a software-focused show, Ternus usually isn't a major presence.

For more WWDC 2026 news, follow our live blog to see all of the latest announcements and surprises from the annual Apple event.

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Tue, 06/09/2026 - 00:00

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