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SAVE OVER $500: As of Sept. 2, the Anker Solix S2000 portable power station is on sale for $649.99 at Amazon. That's a $549.01 discount off its original list price of $1,199.

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$1,199 Save $549.01   Get Deal

Labor Day deals are dropping left and right over at Amazon, and among the many discounts is the Anker Solix S2000 power station. Normally priced at $1,199, this power station has dropped to $649.99, but not for long.

Amazon currently has this model marked with a "limited time deal" tag, so this 46% discount may only be available while Labor Day deals run through the long weekend. If you've had your eye on it, this is a great time to grab it, as we may not see a price cut again until Black Friday.

SEE ALSO: The Bluetti Elite 100 mini might be my new go-to portable power station for camping

When it comes to home backup power, the Anker Solix S2000 is ready to assist. It features 1,500W of continuous output and 3,000W peak output to keep appliances running, but it's especially helpful for fridges. According to the store page, this power station can keep a fridge running for up to 35 hours, making it a reliable pick to have around in case bad weather hits this fall.

Of course, it also boasts a portable design for carrying around in an emergency. It measures 8.2×11.1×12.7 inches and weighs about 35.7 lbs. Plus, it has a 15-year lifespan that's equivalent to 10,000 charge cycles, so it'll stick with you for a very long time.

This Labor Day deal may not be around for long, so act fast to save on the Anker Solix S2000 at Amazon.

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TL;DR: Belkin's new SoundForm Play ANC headphones are $39.99 at Amazon, with active noise cancellation, an optional 85dB volume limiter, and up to 62 hours of battery life.

Opens in a new window Credit: Belkin Belkin SoundForm Play headphones $39.99 at Amazon
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Belkin just launched a new pair of headphones made specifically for kids ages 5 and up, and they're packing a lot more than the usual volume limit.

The new SoundForm Play ANC headphones are available for $39.99 at Amazon and are built for everything from watching videos at home to zoning out on a long flight or road trip. The headphones also fold up for easier travel and have both Bluetooth and wired connectivity.

The SoundForm Play ANC uses active noise cancellation (ANC) to reduce ambient noise and includes Focus Boost, which offers built-in audio clips such as ocean sounds, pink noise, and calming concentration sounds. Since these are stored right on the headphones, kids don't need WiFi, Bluetooth, or a connected phone to use them.

The adjustable volume limiter is another useful addition. It starts at 85dB, giving parents an easy way to keep everyday listening at a lower volume. The SoundForm Play gets up to 62 hours of battery life with ANC off and up to 45 hours with ANC on. There's a USB-C port and 3.5mm audio jack for wired listening, too.

Belkin has also given these headphones extra protection for the inevitable spills and drops. The SoundForm Play ANC is tested to handle water spills of up to 4 ounces and drops of up to 2 meters.

Grab a pair of the SoundForm Play ANC for your little listener for $39.99. 

Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Fenix 9 $999.99 at Garmin
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Garmin's lineup of fitness trackers just got bigger and more impressive. The Garmin Fenix 9 and Garmin Fenix 9 Pro are the brand's latest offerings, designed to help us "play harder." Launched via an in-depth YouTube video, the new lineup features a thinner design, better durability, a built-in flashlight, and a few new features that'll appeal to fitness fanatics.

The Garmin Fenix 9 and both the standard and solar versions of the Fenix 9 Pro are available to buy from Aug. 28. Here's a breakdown of features and details to consider before you buy.

Key features of the Garmin Fenix 9

With each new model, we're always looking for the key differences from the previous one. In this case, Garmin made the Fenix 9 slimmer and more durable, without adding much weight at all. Garmin Epic is new to the upgraded Fenix 9 family. The feature allows you to group activities into a single story rather than as individual activities. Consider a multi-day hike or a 100-mile bike ride split into two days. Garmin can now group these activities to give you a broader overview of the adventure, including sleep data, mileage, and the event's impact on endurance and stamina.

The Fenix 9 lineup features better mapping and navigational tools. Credit: Garmin

Garmin also noted that many of us have developed a special liking for rowing, especially those training for Hyrox. To meet this demand, Garmin incorporated improved performance data for rowing. For those heading out on the trail, Garmin added more intuitive routable maps.

The standard Garmin Fenix 9 can get up to 16 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and will launch with a list price of $999.99 on Aug. 28.

Key features of the Garmin Fenix 9 Pro and Fenix 9 Pro Solar

To clear things up right away, both the Fenix 9 Pro and Fenix 9 Pro Solar are identical in specs except for the solar recharging. One of the coolest things about this is that Garmin isn't charging us more for the solar-powered Pro option. Both the Fenix 9 Pro and Fenix 9 Pro Solar will cost $1,099.99 in the 47mm sizes and $1,199.99 in the larger 51mm size.

Compared to the standard Garmin Fenix 9, the Pro and Pro Solar have a brighter screen and an LED flashlight onboard that can illuminate in dimmable white, green, or red. The Fenix 9 can only display in dimmable white. The Pro and Pro Solar are also one gram lighter than the Fenix 9, and slightly thinner.

The latest models in Garmin's product offerings: The Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro Credit: Garmin

The Pro also has a larger battery, and Garmin says it can last up to 18 days in smartwatch mode. Of course, the Fenix 9 Pro Solar has a solar-charging lens that can earn you up to 34 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.

In addition to these physical features, the Pro and Pro Solar also come with the tech and fitness-tracking upgrades mentioned above for the Garmin Fenix 9, including more advanced rowing performance data, the ability to group activities with Garmin Epic, an endurance score, and improved stamina tracking.

The best Apple Labor Day deals at a glance: Best iPad deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $649 (save $100) Get Deal Best iPhone deal Apple iPhone Air (256GB, unlocked) $849.99 (save $150) Get Deal Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods Max 2 $449 (save $100) Get Deal Best Apple accessory deal Apple AirTags (2nd gen, 4-pack) $79.99 (save $19.01) Get Deal Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro, 24GB RAM, 2TB SSD) $2,699 (save $300) Get Deal

It's no secret that tech prices are getting out of control, thanks to RAMageddon. Apple has jacked up the costs of most of its popular gadgets (with more to come), so any excuse to save some money is welcomed. Enter Labor Day.

Labor Day sales at Amazon, Best Buy, and other major retailers are in full swing, which means deals are popping up left and right on Apple gear. Notably, iPads and iPhones are up to $150 off, while MacBooks are as much as $500 off.

We're hoping to see even bigger discounts as the weekend nears (wishful thinking), but we've already spotted some pretty solid Apple deals we think are worth checking out. Below, we've rounded up all of our top picks.

Best iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $649 at Amazon
$749 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

If you're looking to buy a new iPad, the M4 Air is our top pick for most people. It's not all that different from its predecessor, but that's not a bad thing (we loved the M3 iPad Air, too). The latest version packs an insanely powerful M4 chip, a thin and lightweight build, a brilliant Liquid Retina display, and Apple's N1 and C1X connectivity chips. It's honestly almost too powerful for most users, with enough oomph to handle memory-intensive programs like Final Cut Pro. Yet, its price tag isn't quite as stunning as the iPad Pro. For Labor Day, the base model with WiFi connectivity and 128GB of storage is down to just $649.

Read our full review of the M4 iPad Air.

More iPad deals

• Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) — $399 $449 (save $50)

• Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) — $749 $849 (save $100)

• Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) — $849.99 $949 (save $99.01)

• Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) — $949 $1,049 (save $100)

• Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 512GB) — $1,549 $1,699 (Save $150)

• Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 512GB) — $1,299 $1,399 (save $100)

• Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,399.99 $1,499 (save $99.01)

• Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 1TB) — $1,649.99 $1,799 (save $149.01)

Best iPhone deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPhone Air (256GB, unlocked) $849.99 at Best Buy
$999.99 Save $150   Get Deal Why we like it

While we regularly see solid deals on unlocked Android phones, unlocked iPhone deals are few and far between. So finding the iPhone Air at Best Buy for $150 off (with any storage capacity) is a big deal. Mashable's reviewer dubbed the iPhone Air Apple's "sexiest iPhone" to date. It's thinner than you can fathom, yet packs a gorgeous OLED display and a surprisingly good camera. With the inevitable iPhone price hikes coming, snagging the iPhone Air for less could be an even better value than you realize.

Read our full review of the iPhone Air.

More iPhone deals

• Apple iPhone 16e (128GB, unlocked) — $499.99 $599.99 (save $100)

• Apple iPhone Air (512GB, unlocked) — $1,049.99 $1,199.99 (save $150)

• Apple iPhone Air (1TB, unlocked) — $1,249.99 $1,399.99 (save $150)

Best MacBook deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro, 24GB RAM, 2TB SSD) $2,699 at Best Buy
$2,999 Save $300   Get Deal Why we like it

The M5 Pro MacBook Pro jumped $300 earlier this summer, so this discount at Best Buy essentially erases that price hike. Granted, the MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip is definitely overkill for most users — especially this model with boosted specs (24GB RAM and 2TB storage). Still, it's a great pick for graphic designers, editors, or programmers with heavy workloads. Besides the powerful M5 Pro chip, specs include Apple's N1 wireless chip, a brilliant 3K mini LED display, a 120Hz refresh rate, and three USB-C Thunderbolt 5 ports.

Read our full review of the M5 MacBook Pro.

More MacBook deals

• Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,499 $1,599 (save $100)

• Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,699 $1,799 (save $100)

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,699 $1,799 (save $100)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,849 $1,999 (save $150)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro, 24GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $2,699 $2,999 (save $300)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Max, 36GB, 1TB SSD) — $2,999 $3,399 (save $400)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Max, 48GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $3,399 $3,899 (save $500)

Best AirPods deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max 2 $449 at Amazon
$549 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

The second generation of the AirPods Max arrived earlier this year and our reviewer recommended only buying them on sale. Well, if you've been patiently waiting, your time has come. This is the first proper upgrade to Apple's only over-the-ear headphones and was six years in the making. That being said, it's not a huge upgrade. They look the same as the previous version, have the same battery life, and cost the same amount. The major differences are the new H2 chip inside for better noise cancellation and a few new smart features. Save $100 while you can in the sleek blue shade or around $70 in other colorways.

Read our full review of the AirPods Max 2.

More AirPods deals

• Apple AirPods 4 (without ANC) — $99 $129 (save $30)

• Apple AirPods 4 (with ANC) — $148.99 $179 (save $30.01)

• Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $225 $249 (save $24)

Best accessory deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTags (2nd gen, 4-pack) $79.99 at Amazon
$99 Save $19.01   Get Deal Why we like it

Once again, Apple's newest generation of AirTags didn't bring a whole lot of changes, but why fix what isn't broken? The second-gen AirTags have improved range, slightly louder notifications, and the same affordable price tag. If you're a frequent traveler or tend to lose things often, they're a must-have. And at under $80 for a four-pack, they're a total steal right now.

Read our full review of the AirTags 2nd gen.

More Apple accessory deals

• Apple AirTag (2nd gen) — $24 $29 (save $5)

• Apple Pencil Pro — $97 $129 (save $32)

• Apple Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad (A16) — $175 $249 (save $74)

TL;DR Internxt’s 100TB encrypted cloud storage plan is on sale for $974.97 (reg. $9,900), down 90%, for new users only.

Opens in a new window Credit: Internxt Internxt Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription: 100TB $974.97
$9,900 Save $8,925.03   Get Deal

Most cloud storage plans charge every month for as long as you use them, and enterprise-level storage tiers can run thousands of dollars a year for large teams. A lifetime subscription to Internxt helps you cancel cloud subscriptions — 100 TB of storage is on sale for $974.97 (reg. $9,900).

Every file gets encrypted on your device before it ever reaches Internxt’s servers, so the company can’t see, read, or share what you store. Internxt also adds post-quantum encryption, protection against the kind of quantum computers researchers expect could eventually crack today’s standard AES-256 encryption. Internxt keeps its full codebase open-source on GitHub, conducts independent audits by the security firm Securitum, and is GDPR-compliant.

SEE ALSO: The 3 best VPNs we've tested in 2026

Storage syncs across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and the web, with no cap on the number of devices you connect. PCWorld named Internxt’s lifetime plans an Editors’ Choice pick for the value alone.

A one-time payment beats renting enterprise storage every month, especially for archives this large. This lifetime deal includes only 100 TB of Internxt Drive storage. Extras like Internxt’s Mail, Meet, and Backups tools are sold separately, and the offer is limited to new Internxt users.

Get 100 TB of lifetime cloud storage for $974.97 (reg. $9,900), 90% off.

StackSocial prices subject to change.

TL;DR: Get 5 years of flowkey Classic, including interactive lessons, instant feedback, and 1,000+ piano pieces, for $79.99 through Sept. 3.

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$899 Save $819.01   Get Deal

Learning piano gets considerably easier when the lesson waits for you — not the other way around. A five-year subscription to the flowkey Classic Plan is $79.99 through Sept. 3, down from $899.

flowkey combines step-by-step courses with interactive practice tools for everyone from complete beginners to advanced pianists. The app listens as you play and provides real-time feedback on notes and chords, helping you catch mistakes while they’re still fresh.

SEE ALSO: This exclusive Babbel lifetime subscription gives you access to all languages

Wait Mode pauses the music until you play the correct notes, removing the pressure to keep up. Slow Motion makes difficult passages easier to study, while the Loop function lets you repeat one stubborn section until your hands finally get the message. You can also practice the right and left hands separately before bringing them together.

Lessons cover practical foundations, including proper hand positioning, basic rhythms, chords, music theory, and reading sheet music. Expert performance videos appear alongside synced sheet music, providing a clear visual reference as you learn.

The Classic Plan includes more than 1,000 classical and public-domain songs, with professionally created arrangements spanning Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Pro levels. Its catalog features music from Bach, Debussy, Chopin, Beethoven, Mozart, Liszt, Brahms, and more, so you can select a version that suits your current ability and progress gradually.

Your subscription works across laptops, phones, and tablets and is available in 11 languages.

This is a practical choice for anyone ready to turn occasional piano experiments into a consistent learning routine.

Get a 5-year subscription to the flowkey Classic Plan for just $79.99 (reg. $899) through Sept. 3.

StackSocial prices subject to change.

SAVE $158.09: As of Sept. 2, the Garmin Venu 3 is on sale for $291.90 at Amazon. That's a 35% discount on the list price.

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$449.99 Save $158.09   Get Deal

If you're looking for an all-rounder fitness tracker that can do a bit of everything, meet the Garmin Venu 3.

It's a stellar option that can track a wide range of activities while still offering the health and lifestyle features you'd want from a smartwatch. And as of Sept. 2, it's on sale at Amazon for its lowest-ever price. Normally priced at $449.99, you can now get it for $291.90. That's over $150 off the list price.

SEE ALSO: Where to buy the Garmin Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro: New features, release date, and price

This Garmin has a bright, colorful touchscreen display, so it looks good and performs well. It offers up to 14 days of battery life (in smartwatch mode) and comes packed with health and wellness stats to complement your training.

Features include Body Battery energy monitoring, which uses insights from sleep, naps, stress levels, and workouts to help you understand when you have energy to spare and when you might need to rest. It also gives you a sleep score and personalized sleep coaching, including HRV metrics to help you better understand your health.

There are also more than 30 built-in indoor and GPS-based sports apps, including walking, running, and cycling, so it's a great choice for a range of sports and activities.

Get this Garmin deal at Amazon now.

SAVE $75: As of Sept. 2, the like-new Kindle Scribe is on sale for $284.99 at Amazon. That's a 21% discount off the list price.

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$359.99 Save $75   Get Deal

Buying a refurbished device is a great way to save some money on new tech, especially when it comes "like-new".

If you've been eyeing up a Kindle Scribe, there's a deal live at Amazon that saves you $75 on refurbished models. Now just $284.99, you'll get the popular e-reader in "like-new" condition, which according to Amazon, means it has been "refurbished, tested, and certified to look and work like new and comes with the same limited warranty as a new device."

SEE ALSO: I tested all of Amazon's e-readers, and this is the best Kindle to buy

The Scribe is an incredibly popular Kindle that combines an e-reader with a notebook. It has a recently redesigned 10.2-inch flush-front display and an upgraded Premium Pen that makes writing feel like putting pen to physical paper. Its Active Canvas feature even lets you write directly on book pages, so you can add notes to your favorite books.

It also has a built-in notebook that is ideal for anything from meeting notes to journaling, with the option to convert handwriting to text and email it to yourself or your contacts. Plus, built-in AI tools can edit your notes, adjusting their length and tone, or even refining your writing.

This like-new Kindle Scribe deal is available at Amazon right now.

SAVE $22.50: As of Sept. 2, the Stanley Quencher is on sale for $22.50 at Amazon. That's a 50% discount on the list price.

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There's a reason the Stanley Quencher has become the water bottle of choice. The viral tumbler has become a fixture on desks, in cars, and at the gym, and its generous size means you can stay topped up without constantly reaching for a refill. And as of Sept. 2, it's on sale on Amazon at its best-ever price, with a 50% discount and $22.50 in savings. There are several colors to choose from, including pistachio, hydrangea, and azure fade.

This tumbler is popular for many reasons, but above all, it's handy. It has a built-in straw that flips up for easy sipping and snaps shut again to help prevent spills. It has double-wall vacuum insulation that keeps drinks ice cold for hours, so it's ideal for taking to the gym or using during a long day at your desk.

SEE ALSO: Owala is launching new fall colors that scream cozy — get ready to swap out your bottle

It's made from 18/8 recycled stainless steel and is BPA-free and dishwasher-safe, so it's both durable and easy to clean. And for taking with you on the go, it has a textured comfort-grip handle and a narrow base to fit most car cup holders.

Get this Stanley deal at Amazon now.

SAVE $118.02: As of Sept. 2, the Garmin vívoactive 5 is on sale for $181.97 at Amazon. That's a 39% discount on the list price.

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$299.99 Save $118.02   Get Deal

The Garmin vívoactive 5 is currently over $100 off at Amazon, bringing the price down to $181.97 from $299.99. That's a big saving if you've been after a Garmin smartwatch that can track your activity, workouts, and sleep without paying full price. This price is specific to the ivory colorway, but for just $8 more, you can also choose from slate, orchid, and navy.

This is a great all-rounder fitness tracker, with its ability to track multiple activities while still giving all the lifestyle stats and monitoring you could want. It has a bright AMOLED display, which makes the screen vivid and colorful. It's controlled both by a touchscreen and buttons, so it's nice and easy to use.

SEE ALSO: Where to buy the Garmin Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro: New features, release date, and price

Plus, it tracks everything from sleep, stress, and Body Battery energy levels to heart rate and activity, with more than 30 built-in sports apps covering activities such as running, walking, cycling, and swimming. For wheelchair users, wheelchair mode tracks pushes instead of steps and includes dedicated workouts and challenges.

If sleep tracking is important to you, this Garmin not only gives you in-depth stats but also offers personalized sleep coaching, automatic nap detection, and insights into how it affects your overall energy levels.

This deal is only available at Amazon for a limited time, so don't miss out.

TL;DR: The Motorola Razr and Motorola Razr+ are free right now with T-Mobile. To qualify for the Motorola Razr, simply activate a new line on an Experience More plan. Activate a new line on an Experience Beyond plan to claim the Motorola Razr+.

Opens in a new window Credit: Motorola T-Mobile: Motorola Razr and Motorola Razr+ for free   Shop Now

We know the tech world's focus is firmly on Apple's next event right now. We've read the rumors, leaks, and genuine news about the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max that are likely to launch this month. We get it, but not everyone is totally obsessed with the iPhone.

We know that's a wild thing to write, but it's true. There are people out there who don't care about the iPhone. We're talking to these people when we say that T-Mobile is giving away the new Motorola Razr and Motorola Razr+ for free, with no trade-in required.

SEE ALSO: Do we really need a foldable iPhone? Heck yes we do.

Mobile carrier deals can often be pretty confusing, but this latest batch from T-Mobile is as straightforward as it gets. You can claim the Motorola Razr by activating a new line on an Experience More plan. To score the Motorola Razr+, simply activate a new line on an Experience Beyond plan.

The total cost is covered with up to 36 monthly bill credits. If you cancel or switch carriers before the end of the contract, you’ll owe the remaining balance on the phone’s full retail price. You will also need to pay taxes and a one-time connection charge with this deal, but that's a small price to pay for the latest Motorola handsets.

Score the new Motorola Razr and Motorola Razr+ for free from T-Mobile.

X users are reportedly receiving multiple password reset confirmation emails en masse, allegedly triggered by hackers attempting to access their accounts. While there have been no reported breaches thus far, these emails may be hiding a secondary attack.

SEE ALSO: With the launch of X Money, Elon Musk gets one step closer to his 'everything app'

In a post on Monday, X product engineer Mridul Singhai acknowledged the deluge of password reset emails that many users have been receiving.

"Attackers appear to believe that, now that @XMoney is widely available, they can gain unauthorized access to accounts," Singhai posted, responding to a user who raised the issue. "We are actively investigating the issue and, so far, have found no evidence of any breaches. We apologize for the multiple emails and appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this."

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X launched X Money in July, offering financial services to users with paid X Premium or Premium+ accounts. Users can hold money, make payments, and receive funds within the X platform, as well as conduct peer-to-peer transfers. As such, if a hacker is able to gain unauthorised access to people's X accounts, it could have serious financial consequences.

Sharing Singhai's post, X's general counsel James Burnham stated that "[t]he legal and security teams [at] @X will stop at nothing to identify, locate, and hold criminally accountable any person anywhere on or off earth who attempts to victimize our platform's users."

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Receiving an email verifying a password change request doesn't automatically mean that your account has been compromised. Such emails are a commonly used multi-factor authentication mechanism, helping to ensure that strangers can't simply change your password without permission and lock you out of your account.

As such, while receiving these emails unsolicited does suggest that someone has attempted to access your account, it doesn't necessarily mean that they were successful. Still, such notifications aren't exactly reassuring.

Even more concerningly, while X's password reset emails pose no immediate danger in and of themselves, hackers may be using these messages to obfuscate their actual attack.

Some users claim that follow-up phishing emails are also being sent out amidst X's password reset confirmations, disguised as legitimate emails from the platform. These phishing attempts reportedly tell users to change their passwords, which is typically a sensible measure when there's a security breach. However, the emails provide a fake X link to do so, attempting to trick users into providing their login credentials to hackers.

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While X hasn't officially confirmed that this is happening, Singhai has stated it is "plausible." As such, he advised users to check that emails purporting to be from X come from "x.com," and that they have a blue BIMI check mark authenticating them.

As always, the best cybersecurity practice is to hover over links in emails to check where they're actually sending you, or better yet avoid clicking such links altogether. It's much safer to change your password by directly accessing X via its mobile app or by typing its URL into your web browser. You should also be suspicious of messages that claim you must act urgently, as hackers may try rushing you into giving them information in a panic before you've thought it through.

As tech does, almost every new model builds improvements to the previous iteration. While that's not an absolute truth, Bluetti is out to make portable power stations have more capacity, weigh less, and come with greater usability than ever before. All of this while keeping prices affordable.

As of today, the Bluetti lineup has grown to include a model that has the potential to become my new favorite. Welcome to the campsite, Bluetti Elite 100 mini. Here's everything to know about the new portable power station and why it might be the right model for you.

Opens in a new window Credit: Bluetti Bluetti Elite 100 mini $407.55 at Amazon
$429 Save $21.45 use code BLUETTI5OFF at checkout Get Deal Highlights of the Bluetti Elite 100 mini

A 1,000Wh portable power station is a great all-around capacity for taking camping, using during a power outage, or taking into the backyard for a movie night. The Bluetti Elite 100 mini comes with 1,004.8Wh with a continuous output of 700W. But here's where things get a bit wild — the Bluetti Elite 100 mini only weighs 23.6 pounds. That's lighter than the 24.9 pounds for the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2, which has come on countless camping trips with me.

Easy to carry at under 24 pounds. Credit: Bluetti

I haven't tested the Bluetti Elite 100 mini yet, but Bluetti says it's capable of recharging a laptop up to 13 times or a phone more than 34 times. In Power-Lifting mode, the Bluetti can support up to 1,400W. The nine ports offer great versatility and include three standard AC ports and a high-speed 140W USB-C option.

How to buy the Bluetti Elite 100 mini

The Bluetti Elite 100 mini is already up for grabs online at Amazon and Bluetti. The standard list price is set at $429 but orders during the initial launch can take 5% off with code BLUETTI5OFF. That'll bring the price down to just $407.55 which is a great deal for a 1kW portable power station.

The Bluetti Elite 100 Mini can handle up to 350W of solar input. Credit: Bluetti

You can also shop bundles with the same discount code. The Bluetti Elite 100 mini with a 100W solar panel is selling for a sale price of $531.05 and the power station with a 200W solar panel is on sale for $616.55, down from the list price of $649.

Bluetti doesn't have an end date stated for the end of this discount code, but it's always better to be on the safe side and snag it before the code expires.

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.

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

Upper room.

Hurdle Word 1 answer

ATTIC

Hurdle Word 2 hint

A kitchen utensil.

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WHISK

Hurdle Word 3 hint

Popular in Cuba.

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CIGAR

Hurdle Word 4 hint

To extend.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

REACH

Final Hurdle hint

Where a book might be.

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SHELF

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Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you've watched the Falcons during the 2010s.

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.

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

• Yellow: Sports

• Green: Lone Star colleges

• Blue: Shares the same Portuguese first name

• Purple: Types of plays in sports

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: ___Ball Sports

• Green: Texas Schools

• Blue: Fernandos

• Purple: ___Play

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Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition #709 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• ___Ball Sports: BASE, BASKET, RACQUET, VOLLEY

• Texas Schools: BAYLOR, HOUSTON, RICE, SMU

• Fernandos: ALONSO, MENDOZA, TATIS, VALENZUELA

• ___Play: 3-POINT, DOUBLE, SQUEEZE, TRICK

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.

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

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.

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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.

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

Number (4): Everything in this light blue space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-1, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this purple space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally; 0-4, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this orange space must add up to 4. The answer is 0-4, placed vertically; 0-3, placed horizontally.

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

Medium difficulty hints, answers for September 2 Pips

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 0-5, placed vertically; 3-4, placed vertically.

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

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

Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 6-5, placed horizontally.

Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 0-5, placed vertically; 6-5, placed horizontally; 5-3, placed vertically.

Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 1-3, placed vertically.

Number (9): Everything in this space must add up to 9. The answer is 2-3, placed horizontally; 5-3, placed vertically; 1-3, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for September 2 Pips

Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 6-5, placed vertically; 6-4, placed vertically.

Less Than (3): Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 2-4, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (3): Everything in this space must be greater than 3. The answer is 6-4, placed vertically; 5-4, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (3): Everything in this space must be greater than 3. The answer is 6-4, placed horizontally.

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 2-2, placed vertically; 2-6, placed vertically.

Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 5-5, placed vertically; 6-5, placed vertically; 5-0, placed horizontally.

Less Than (3): Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 5-0, placed horizontally.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 1-4, placed horizontally.

Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 2-4, placed horizontally; 5-4, placed horizontally; 4-4, placed vertically; 1-4, placed horizontally; 4-3, placed vertically.

Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 2-6, placed vertically; 6-1, placed horizontally.

Number (8): Everything in this space must add up to 8. The answer is 0-3, placed horizontally; 5-3, placed horizontally.

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

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Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers.

Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle, and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need.

While we are focused more on meanings than hints in this story, sometimes learning that many of the words have completely unrelated meanings is a clue in and of itself. Connections frequently includes clues that involve words within words and other visual clues.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 2, 2026 Dazzle meaning

To blind someone with a bright light.

Floor meaning

To overwhelm.

Stun meaning

To shock.

Wow meaning

To impress.

Bow meaning

A long curved, wooded weapon.

Mute meaning

Silent.

Rosin meaning

An amber-colored resin that comes from pine trees.

Shoulder rest meaning

An accessory used by violinist.

Hunting meaning

The process of chasing and killing animals.

Rescue meaning

To save.

Sausage meaning

A food made from ground meat.

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Sheep meaning

A woolly farm animal.

Corn meaning

A yellow, husked vegetable.

Prairie meaning

Flat, grassy land.

Salty meaning

Has a briny taste.

Top meaning

At the peak.

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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a musician.

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 September 2, 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: To shock

• Green: What an instrumentalist might carry

• Blue: Canines

• Purple: Not canines

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Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Flabbergast

• Green: Things in a violin case

• Blue: ___ dogs (that are dogs)

• Purple: ___ dogs (that aren't dogs)

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The solution to today's Connections #1177 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Flabbergast: DAZZLE, FLOOR, STUN, WOW

• Things in a violin case: BOW, MUTE, ROSIN, SHOULDER REST

• ___ dogs (that are dogs): HUNTING, RESCUE, SAUSAGE, SHEEP

• ___ dogs (that aren't dogs): CORN, PRAIRIE, SALTY, TOP

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

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 things that become evident.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe things coming to fruition.

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 Come to Light.

NYT Strands word list for September 2

• Emerge

• Arise

• Surface

• Come to Light

• Materlize

• Manifest

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