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Pips is the newest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the new game 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 onto 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 for how Pips is played. Like dominoes, the tiles 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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Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 6-3, placed vertically; 5-1, placed horizontally.

Number (9): Everything in this space must add to 9. The answer is 5-3, placed vertically; 3-0, placed vertically; 3-1, placed horizontally.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add to 1. The answer is 3-1, placed horizontally; 3-0, placed vertically.

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

Medium difficulty hints, answers for Sept. 17 Pips

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

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

Number (3): Everything in this space must add to 3. The answer is 3-2, placed vertically.

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

Number (6): Everything in this space must add to 6. The answer is 4-2, placed horizontally; 3-2, placed vertically; 2-5, placed horizontally.

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

Number (8): Everything in this space must add to 8. The answer is 2-5, placed horizontally; 3-4, placed horizontally.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for Sept. 17 Pips

Number (0): Everything in this space must add to 0. The answer is 0-2, placed vertically.

Not Equal: Everything in this red space must be different. The answer is 3-3, placed vertically; 4-2, placed vertically; 1-1, placed vertically..

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

Not Equal: Everything in this yellow space must be different. The answer is 0-4, placed vertically; 3-2, placed horizontally; 1-1, placed vertically; 0-0, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this green space must add to 0. The answer is 0-0, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this dark blue space must add to 0. The answer is 0-1, placed vertically.

Not Equal: Everything in this purple space must be different. The answer is 0-1, placed vertically; 3-0, placed vertically.

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

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FREE 10-PIECE MEAL: Until Oct. 5, Prime members can get a free 10-piece McNuggets meal with Grubhub+ in an early Prime Big Deal Days deal.

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It's official: Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days has been announced for Oct. 7-8. This event is still a long way off, but the retailer is already offering some nice deals for Prime members to jump on early. This includes a tasty offer with Grubhub+.

Prime members can use their free Grubhub+ membership to score a free McDonald’s 10-piece Chicken McNuggets meal. This deal runs until Oct. 5, so what are you waiting for?

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Activating this deal is a simple process. In order to take advantage of this offer, you'll need to sign up for a Prime membership and then activate your free Grubhub+ offer. After that, add the medium-sized 10-piece McNuggets meal to your cart alongside some other items that brings you up to the $20 minimum, then you're all set to eat for free.

This offer only lasts until Oct. 5, so act fast to grab your free 10-piece McNuggets meal through Grubhub+. If you're curious how to join Prime to qualify for this offer, check out our guide on how to sign up for Amazon Prime ahead of Prime Big Deal Days.

Connections: Sports Edition is a new 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. 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 Mini crossword answers, hints for September 17, 2025 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: Same state

• Green: Baseball locations

• Blue: Same year

• Purple: Same school

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

• Yellow: California soccer teams

• Green: MLB stadium names

• Blue: Sports movies of 1994

• Purple: LSU alumni

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 #359 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• California soccer teams - ANGEL CITY, BAY FC, EARTHQUAKES, GALAXY

• MLB Stadium names - ANGEL, DODGER, GLOBE LIFE, ORACLE

• Sports movies of 1994 - ANGELS IN THE OUTFIELD, BLUE CHIPS, LITTLE BIG LEAGUE, LITTLE GIANTS

• LSU alumni - CHASE, NABERS, REESE, SKENES

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

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

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

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 Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025:

AcrossMiddling

• The answer is So So.

Attractive, muscular guy

• The answer is Hunk.

1/23/45 and 6/7/89

• The answer is Dates.

Big name in flat-pack furniture

• The answer is IKEA.

Job benefit

• The answer is Perk.

DownIce cream drink

• The answer is Shake.

Word with space or Banks

• The answer is Outer.

Quarterback running play

• The answer is Sneak.

Signs off on

• The answer is OKs.

Buy the ___ (investing strategy)

• The answer is Dip.

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

SAVE $50: As of Sept. 17, the Fitbit Versa 4 is on sale for $149.95 at Amazon. That's a 25% savings on the list price.

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Smartwatches come in all shapes and sizes these days. There are models for runners, models for daily lifestyle tracking, and models for serious endurance athletes. This range also affects price, with some options for under $100 and others creeping towards $1,000. If you're looking for something in the middle of this range, the market can be daunting.

That's why I love the Fitbit Versa 4. It does a bit of everything, and it does it well. And you don't need to break the bank now it's on sale at Amazon.

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As of Sept. 17, you can save $50 on the Versa 4 at the new price of $149.95. This price is for the black and waterfall blue colors, but for $30 more, you can get the pink sand watch.

This watch is touchscreen-controlled. The screen is responsive and bright (thanks to the AMOLED display), so it's easy to understand. If you're looking to track sports and activities on this watch, there are over 40 sports tracking modes to consider. These include running, swimming, cycling, and general workout features. If you're hoping to do long-distance activities with this watch, I've found that the battery life isn't as long-lasting as the likes of Garmin or Coros.

For health and wellbeing tracking, you'll have access to heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and built-in GPS. You'll also get a daily Stress Management Score, as well as menstrual tracking. The watch also comes with a free six-month Premium membership. With this, you'll get access to even more personalized insights as well as guided programs and workouts.

Save $50 with this Fitbit deal from Amazon.

The leaves are falling, the temperature is dropping, and tech companies are making their announcements every week — Autumn is here.

Mark Zuckerberg will take the stage as part of Meta Connect, Meta's annual two-day developer conference focused on virtual reality, AR, the metaverse, and everything there is to know about the company's smart glasses. Zuckerberg will kick off the Sept. 17 event with a keynote at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET in which he "shares the latest on AI glasses and lays out Meta’s vision for artificial intelligence and the metaverse," according to Meta. The event is set to showcase AI glasses, and we just might get a glimpse at the long-anticipated Hypernova smart glasses, which are consumer-ready glasses with a display, according to CNBC. CNBC also reports that we might also see a much-rumored wristband "that will allow users to control the glasses with hand gestures." Tom's Guide reports that, in addition to the Hypernova smart glasses, the company could announce the details for the next-gen Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 and a new VR headset.

On Sept. 18, the schedule includes a developer keynote at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET in which "executives across Meta" will talk about how their "latest technologies are creating opportunities for developers to build new experiences for people." Developer sessions, hosted by "leading developers and technologists" start at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET and include "sessions with deep dives on virtual reality at AI" plus "new tools for accelerating development."

You can watch it all for yourself on Facebook Live by following the Meta for Developers page, or watch the keynote in Meta Horizon. If you want to make sure you don't miss anything, you can sign up for updates from Meta on their site.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is the number 1 movie in America. That sentence alone says as much about the rise of anime as it does about the film itself.

Once dismissed as niche, Japanese animation is now commanding the kind of box office pull usually reserved for superheroes and live-action sequels. The Demon Slayer franchise — which began as a hit manga and anime series and has already spawned several successful films, including 2020's record-shattering Mugen Train — just notched its biggest win yet. Infinity Castle, the first in a planned trilogy adapting the saga's climactic arc, raked in $70 million over its opening weekend, the largest debut for an anime film ever in North America. In Japan, it's shattered every record to become the highest-grossing film in the country’s history.

Giyu’s composure masks the storm beneath. Credit: © Copyright_©Koyoharu Gotoge_SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable

For the uninitiated, Demon Slayer follows Tanjiro Kamado, a kindhearted boy who becomes a demon slayer after his family is slaughtered by demons and his younger sister Nezuko is turned into one herself. Alongside allies like the skittish but fiercely loyal Zenitsu and the hotheaded Inosuke, Tanjiro joins the elite Demon Slayer Corps to hunt demons while searching for a cure for Nezuko.

The film drops viewers straight into the action as Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer Corps launch their final assault against Muzan Kibutsuji, the original demon and the story’s ultimate villain. The stakes are higher, the scale is bigger, and every fight feels like it could be the last — and for some beloved characters, it is.

Anime isn't niche anymore.

Anime's box office boom didn't happen overnight. The groundwork was laid by decades of fandom: the cult art-house screenings of Akira and Ghost in the Shell in the '90s, Pokémon: The First Movie packing theaters with kids and their parents in 1999, and the steady critical embrace of Studio Ghibli classics throughout the 2000s and 2010s. But in the past five years, the shift has been seismic, with anime films more visible than ever in U.S. theaters. Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2019) made over $30 million domestically, Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (2022) topped $35 million, and Suzume (2023) earned $11 million, while 2020's Demon Slayer: Mugen Train opened to $21 million and ultimately grossed $50 million — numbers Infinity Castle blew past in a single weekend.

The global audience was already primed, and streaming only accelerated it.

Channing Tatum joins the cast of "Demon Slayer" as the English voice of Keizo. Credit: Randy Shropshire / Getty Images for Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Aniplex

Platforms like Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Hulu have turned what was once an import subculture into everyday binge fodder, making shows like Demon Slayer accessible to anyone with a login. In the first half of 2025 alone, Netflix users streamed over 4.4 billion hours of anime content, and that number is growing far faster than most other genres. The streamer reports that "more than 50 percent of its members — amounting to over 150 million households, or an estimated 300 million viewers — now watch anime," via The Hollywood Reporter, with viewership tripling over the last five years. And among Gen Z in the U.S., anime is a weekly routine: roughly 42 percent say they watch anime every week, surpassing viewership for some major sports like the NFL.

Social media did the rest, with clips, edits, and memes spreading battles and characters far beyond anime fandom's traditional borders. Infinity Castle's success feels like the inevitable result of years of momentum: a fandom that had grown up, multiplied, and turned out en masse.

It's an epic finale built for the big screen.

There's also the fact that the film doesn't try to disguise its origins as the climax of a long-running series; instead, it dives headfirst into them, pulling audiences straight into battle with no hand-holding. That confidence is part of its appeal. For longtime fans, the movie plays like a finale arc turned IMAX spectacle — a reward for their investment in the series. But even for casual viewers, it delivers what modern blockbusters often promise and rarely sustain: heart-pulsing action laced with genuine feeling.

Akaza, the Upper Rank Three demon, pushes Tanjiro and Giyu to their limits. Credit: © Copyright_©Koyoharu Gotoge_SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable

Nowhere is that clearer than in the film's centerpiece battles. When Hashira (the elite demon slayers, each specializing in their own technique) Tanjiro and Giyu face the upper-rank demon Akaza, his speed and martial-arts precision collide with the unyielding flow of their blades. Zenitsu's clash with his former senpai Kaigaku cuts even deeper. Both trained under the tutelage of the late Thunder Hashira, a mentor Zenitsu revered as a grandfather, and their fight becomes a reckoning with betrayal and self-doubt. His victory is bittersweet, softened by a fleeting apparition of his teacher — a benediction for a boy who had never found faith in himself.

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And Shinobu, the Insect Hashira whose quiet grace masks steely resolve, makes a sacrifice that lands with the kind of emotional impact most franchises struggle to earn after a dozen films, let alone a single arc.

For Shinobu, strength often comes wrapped in grace. Credit: © Copyright_©Koyoharu Gotoge_SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable

Ufotable, the animation studio behind Demon Slayer, continues to push the boundaries of what theatrical anime can look like. The fight sequences are fluid and balletic, the backgrounds impossibly detailed, and the maelstrom of color and shadow — blades flashing midair, bodies cutting arcs through the shifting castle — is so dynamic it demands to be seen on the biggest screen possible.

Beneath all the dazzle, though, lies the emotional spine that made Demon Slayer a global sensation in the first place: Tanjiro's compassion for the demons he's sworn to fight and the grief that propels the demon slayers forward, giving the action real weight. As action-packed as they may appear, these sequences are meditations on loss, love, and resilience.

It's this combination of stunning visuals and heart-on-sleeve sincerity that sets Infinity Castle apart. Where Hollywood blockbusters increasingly lean on irony and self-referential quips, Demon Slayer doubles down on earnestness. It's not afraid to make you cry between the gasps and cheers, which might be why it translates so powerfully across cultures.

Light, shadow, and motion converge in one of the film's most visually stunning sequences. Credit: © Copyright_©Koyoharu Gotoge_SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable

For many viewers outside Japan, Demon Slayer was the gateway into anime during a time when audiences were more willing than ever to experiment with global media.

The pandemic created the perfect conditions for Demon Slayer's sincerity to land. In 2019, the anime was already a breakout hit in Japan, but once lockdowns hit, Tanjiro's resilience resonated with a global audience hungry for connection. Streaming platforms made the series unavoidable, while social media turned it into an online obsession. By the time Mugen Train arrived in Japanese theaters at the end of 2020, breaking Spirited Away's decades-long box-office record, Demon Slayer had already become a generational juggernaut.

A new kind of blockbuster

Infinity Castle makes clear that anime has become a reliable source of theatrical events outside of Hollywood's superhero machinery. For further evidence, just look at GKIDS' annual Studio Ghibli Fest, a year-long program that consistently draws audiences back to theaters for limited-run screenings of beloved Ghibli classics.

And while the superhero model increasingly relies on crossover sprawl, anime succeeds by being earnest. Demon Slayer bares its heart, trusting viewers to sit with the grief and catharsis at its core. That sincerity is what resonates: the idea that a fantasy about demon slayers can also be a story about empathy.

Zenitsu takes a stand and unleashes a new form. Credit: © Copyright_©Koyoharu Gotoge_SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable

Take Zenitsu's duel with Kaigaku. On the surface, it's another thunderclap of swordplay, but underneath it’s the clash of two apprentices shaped by the same master: one who squandered his training by grasping for power, and one who fulfills his potential at last. On the brink of death, Zenitsu drifts into a vision of his late mentor across a misty river, who tells him, simply: "You are my pride and joy."

In that instant, the duel ends as something greater than triumph: the long-awaited moment when a boy who never believed in himself finally becomes the warrior his master believed he could be.

This shift says as much about audiences as it does about the medium. In an era where Hollywood blockbusters often feel like content designed to fill out a franchise calendar, anime films are offering emotional payoffs that feel earned and visuals that look unlike anything else on screen.

So, you could say Infinity Castle is the culmination of what anime has been building toward for years: proof that Japanese animation is no longer alternative cinema but a central part of global popular culture.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is in theaters now.

TL;DR: Featured matches from the 2025 Ryder Cup are available to live stream for free on the official website and app. Access these free live streams from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

There really is nothing like the Ryder Cup.

24 of the best players in the world will come together to compete for Europe and the United States in match play competition. There are few other sporting events that can compete with the Ryder Cup when it comes to drama, so you best believe we'll be watching. Our plans are cancelled. Our schedule is clear. This is going to be special.

If you want to watch the 2025 Ryder Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is the Ryder Cup?

The Ryder Cup is a biennial men's golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States. The Ryder Cup involves match play competitions between players selected from two teams of 12.

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The defending champions are Europe.

When is the 2025 Ryder Cup?

The 2025 Ryder Cup is the 45th edition of the event. This year's event takes place from Sept. 26–28 on the Black Course of Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York.

How to watch the 2025 Ryder Cup for free

Featured matches from the 2025 Ryder Cup are available to live stream for free on the official website and app.

If you are unable to access these free live streams in your location, you may need to use a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in another location, meaning you can unblock free live streams on RyderCup.com from anywhere in the world.

Live stream the 2025 Ryder Cup by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in a location with access

4. Visit RyderCup.com

5. Live stream the 2025 Ryder Cup for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch the 2025 Ryder Cup before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to the best free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for live sport?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live golf, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for only $12.95 (including money-back guarantee).

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TL;DR: Want to write a book but don’t know where to start? YouBooks AI uses your input to generate a full-length manuscript, and it’s now only $49 (reg. $540) for lifetime access.

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If you’ve ever had a nonfiction book idea gathering dust in your notes app — or a half-written manuscript sitting in a forgotten folder — YouBooks AI might be the jumpstart you’ve been looking for. For a limited time, a lifetime subscription is available for $49 (reg. $540), no ongoing fees or subscriptions required.

Youbooks is an AI-powered nonfiction book generator designed to simplify the writing process. Whether you want to build authority in your niche, publish a business guide, create educational content, or even write a memoir, this tool helps turn concepts into structured, full-length books.

SEE ALSO: Stuff Your Kindle Day is live until Sept. 20 — download free dark fiction books

Here’s how it works: You input your book’s topic, select your tone and structure, and the AI generates a draft based on your preferences. You can choose formats like how-to guides, personal development books, or even narrative nonfiction. From there, you can revise, reorganize, and polish the content using the platform’s built-in editing tools.

It also supports multiple languages and includes features like citation generation, automatic table of contents, and export options in both PDF and ePub, which is useful if you’re planning to distribute your book on platforms like Amazon Kindle or Gumroad. For creators, entrepreneurs, educators, or marketers who want to expand their reach with long-form content, Youbooks could be a smart tool to have in the mix.

To be clear: this isn’t a replacement for deep research, fact-checking, or human editing. Like most generative AI tools, the output may need some cleanup. But if you’re looking for a way to overcome the blank page or quickly prototype book ideas, it offers real utility.

Considering that ghostwriting services or developmental editors often run into the thousands, the current price makes this a relatively low-risk investment. Even if you only publish one book, the tool more than pays for itself.

A Youbooks AI lifetime subscription is typically priced at $540 for lifetime access, but you can grab it now for just $49.

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TL;DR: A lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows is only $29.97 (reg. $229) through Oct. 5.

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If you’re in the market for the most trusted name in productivity software, you’ve got choices. The latest and greatest version of Microsoft Office may get all the buzz, but Office Professional Plus 2019 still packs in everything most people actually use — and at a price that’s much easier to justify.

For a limited time (through Oct. 5), you can grab a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows for just $29.97 (reg. $229). That’s all the core apps, no recurring subscription fees, and instant access once you buy.

This version is loaded with Microsoft’s most popular tools, slightly redesigned with smoother features and better cloud integration.

Included apps:

• Word — Create polished documents with advanced formatting.

• Excel — New data analysis tools and charts make number-crunching easier.

• PowerPoint — Enhanced transitions and 3D model support for modern presentations.

• Outlook — Smarter email and contact management.

• OneNote — Take notes and organize ideas.

• Publisher — Make professional-looking flyers and brochures.

• Access — Manage databases with powerful tools.

Sure, Microsoft Office 2024 exists — but this edition is still a workhorse. It has more apps than some newer versions, it runs fast, and once you buy it, it’s yours. No monthly bills, no account logins required, and no financial surprises.

Get MS Office 2019 for just $29.97 (reg. $229) when you order through Oct. 5.

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When it comes to sweeping heteronormative love stories, there are typically two categories: 1) The couple lives together, happily ever after, or 2) Their love ends tragically, potentially with a death or two. In Eternity, filmmaker David Freyne says "why not both?" with all the knowing cheek that meme reference implies. 

Freyne's screenplay, co-written with Patrick Cunnane, folds together these romantic drama tropes with a dash of Defending Your Life. Miles Teller stars as Larry, a devoted husband who spent 65 years making his wife, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen), happy. When he chokes on a pretzel, Larry ends up in the afterlife in a younger version of his body and eager to reconnect to his wife. But he's not the only one waiting on Joan. Also on the other side is her dashing first husband, Luke (Callum Turner), who died valiantly in "the war." (Which one? Well, that's a whole thing.) 

When Joan shows up in the afterlife, a new war brews between her two beaus, fighting for who she'll spend eternity with. The result is a chaotic and winsome comedy that's heartwarming fun. 

Eternity re-imagines the afterlife with plenty of irrelevance.  Credit: Leah Gallo / A24

Forget typical cinematic depictions of the pearly gates or Tim Burton's Beetlejuice dead-world weirdness. In Freyne's movie, the entrance to the afterlife looks like a train station and a doctor's waiting room had a boring baby. But that's precisely the point. White walls lead to white halls and on to unremarkable hotel rooms and a convention center, because this is not a place for staying but instead for making one big decision: What will your eternity look like? 

Once Larry arrives, he's connected with his afterlife counselor, Anna (Da'Vine Joy Randolph), who lays down the rules: He has to pick which destination he wants, and it's forever. No turning back. These eternal locales range from mountains to beaches, museums to outer space. There's even a 1930s Germany that's all decadence and cabaret and no Nazis! Or perhaps you'd prefer a Capitalist World? For the religious, there's an array of options allowing them to live out the afterlife they imagined.

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These options mostly serve as background gags through posters and costumes, with overeager salespeople trying to score clients. Beyond that, however, there's the entertaining clash between Larry and Luke. 

Where Luke is suave, patient, and knows when to swoop in for a moment of chivalry, Larry is an impatient, cranky man in his mid-30s body. Where Luke might sweep Joan into his arms with an almost parody precision, Larry is giddy to show her their afterlife bodies allow them to squat again! No cracking knees or mobility issues! 

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Within this comparison, Cunnane and Freyne smartly play the romantic ideal of love against its everyday reality. Bringing the bubbly energy of a grandma given a new hip, Olsen is radiant as the love interest, but even better as the frustrated heroine torn between two very different men. Callum meets her in the sweeping romance tone, but is able to get down with Teller for some physical comedy/fighting. (The squatting bit is solidly funny.) However, it's Teller taking the brunt of the punchlines. All is fair in love and war, and for Larry, that means some low blows, including about the war that killed Luke! 

Da'Vine Joy Randolph and John Early are sublime as snarky sidekicks.  Credit: Leah Gallo / A24

Randolph, who's earned rave reviews for her turn in the drama The Holdovers and her hard-nosed detective in Only Murders in the Building, gets to be far sillier here. After eras of pointing the dead to their afterlives, Anna's become a bit jaded about her job. But seeing Larry and Joan's predicament, a fire ignites in her as she pulls for the underdog.

Her professional rival, then, is Ryan (the director and star of TIFF standout Maddie's Secret, John Early). As Luke's afterlife counselor, the sharply ambitious Ryan has been waiting 67 years to see Luke and Joan reunited. He's not about to give up on them just because of some schlub named Larry. 

Within this subplot, Eternity offers a bit of petty office politics that the actors make a meal of. Beyond that, these supporting players are tasked with much of the film's exposition, but they are never weighed down. They smile, sneer, and soar, turning little moments into laugh-out-loud events. Randolph and Early push every moment onscreen to something outrageous and hilarious. 

Even the bland colors of their uniform (beige suits with white button-downs and a red tie), proves a sharp comedic contrast to the world around them. Brilliant in deep reds, greens, blues, and golds, the palette suggests a world where everything is better than real life; it's perfect. So many scenes of Eternity look like postcards, vivid and gorgeous. Looking at such views, it seems impossible to imagine there could be a wrong choice. But the same palette means that flushed cheeks and teary eyes are all the more radiant, displaying the pain of Elizabeth's choice with simple details. 

Altogether, Eternity delivers a charming parody of romantic comedies without mocking the viewers who love them. The conflict between two kinds of romantic love, and the two robust love interests on offer, makes for exciting tension. The wild spin of their stories leads to moments silly, sexy, and warm. Yet Eternity's afterlife backdrop allows for a slew of more provocative jokes to sneak through. 

The result is a rom-com that's smart, sensational, and swoon-worthy. 

Eternity was reviewed out of its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. The movie opens in theaters Nov. 26.

Few things in cinema are as wonderful as Keanu Reeves playing a “dum-dum,” to use a term uttered by the angel he plays in Aziz Ansari’s feature directorial debut, Good Fortune.

For more than 30 years, going back to films like Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure and Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey, Reeves has offered a breezy surfer bro appeal that makes his dum-dums funny and deeply lovable. Even when playing smarter characters in Bram Stoker’s Dracula or The Matrix, Reeves permeates lines like “I know kung fu” with his authentic, child-like awe. And sure, we might laugh at him in the moment. But his characters are full of passion and goodwill, so while they are bewildered by the world around them, we are invited to share in that sense of surprise and wonder.

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And Good Fortune’s Gabriel the Angel, who Reeves plays with rich sincerity, is the actor at top form, in comedy and absurd authenticity. 

Be warned: Good Fortune could use more Keanu.  Credit: Eddy Chen / Lionsgate

It should be noted, however, that this is just true of most movies. But if you watched Good Fortune’s trailer and thought the handsome angel in the trench coat was giving City of Angels main character vibes, you’re only half-right. The earnest guardian angel Gabriel does carry the film as if he’s its star, which is perhaps the unavoidable effect of casting Reeves. But the film itself is a two-hander following the life-swap comedy model of movies like Freakier Friday or Trading Places. And neither swapper is Gabriel. 

Instead, Ansari and Seth Rogen star as two men living very different lives in Los Angeles, all because of their income level. Educated but underemployed, Arj (Ansari) is subject to the whims of the gig economy, where he’s essentially DoorDashing and doing TaskRabbit chores to make ends meet. That’s going so well that he’s living out of his car.

Meanwhile, Rogen plays Jeff, a tech bro living the good life in the Hollywood Hills complete with his own sauna and pool. The two cross paths and very nearly become friends, but an unexpected incident instead tosses Arj back on the street and worse off than before. Like It’s a Wonderful Life, our hero is on the brink of giving up when an angel appears.

The thing is, Gabriel is not the kind of high-ranking angel who’s supposed to deal with lost souls. His low-level job (reflected by his small wing span) is to prevent people from texting while driving. In a well-meaning but decidedly dum-dum move, he decides to swap Arj and Jeff's lives to prove money wouldn’t solve all of Arj’s problems. But as Gabriel confesses to his annoyed high-angel manager Martha (Sandra Oh), money does solve most of Arj’s problems! 

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From there, Good Fortune pivots to Jeff, who is having A Christmas Carol–style awakening as supernatural intervention shows him what a rich, selfish Scrooge he’s become. Through this, Good Fortune digs into class politics, not going full “eat the rich,” but certainly calling out privilege and societal disadvantages that can get glossed over in talk of the American dream. 

Keanu Reeves outshines Aziz Ansari and Seth Rogen.  Credit: Eddy Chen / Lionsgate

As in The Studio, recent winner of 13 Emmys, Rogen plays a specific brand of L.A. doofus — the deluded rich kind. And there’s a schadenfreude in watching Jeff get his comeuppance, forced to live hand-to-mouth like those he previously employed. Rogen smartly calibrates his signature freak-outs for this section, mirroring Ansari’s stressed-out energy in the film’s first act. Once the tables are turned, Ansari gets to play it suave, digging into a romantic subplot with Keke Palmer, who, while well cast as a compassionate and enchanting union advocate, is not given very much to do. 

While these human dudes are learning what really matters in life, Gabriel gains life lessons of his own. Demoted by heaven to being human, he must find a job, and swiftly picks up bad habits like chain smoking. But as a man, he enjoys non-angel experiences, like dancing and tacos. Reeves is absolutely sensational in these moments of discovery. When waxing poetic about the glory of a milkshake, Reeves plays it straight and is both convincing and sensationally silly. But even when he’s not saying anything, this true movie star knows how to position himself in such a way that is inherently hilarious. Watching a fallen angel take a smoke break, for instance, becomes a simple moment of side-splitting humor. 

It’s no question that Reeves outshines his costars, but that’s not really a problem. This is a role perfectly suited to his powerful, even otherworldly screen presence. Ansari is definitely in on the joke, pitting his and Rogen‘s deeply flawed mortals against this kind and smoking, hot angel, which results in them only looking like bigger clowns. 

Undoubtedly, Keanu Reeves as a dopey angel is the film’s hook Good Fortune uses to lure us all in. And it’s an effective one, for as much as I wish there were more in this movie, it’s not a bait and switch. Maybe a better analogy is that Reeves as an angel is the sugar that helps the medicine go down, sugarcoating a political comedy with his divine presence. 

Overall, the film feels a bit clunky, lacking a sense of flow, but there is a charm to that as well. This is effectively a funny fable asking us to consider what it’s like to walk in someone else’s shoes. There are consistent laughs and heartwarming moments. As a director, Ansari will probably grow in style. But for a first-time effort, the brilliance he brings to pulling together a cast can’t be denied. Good Fortune is a good time, and Keanu Reeves in Good Fortune should not be missed.

Good Fortune was reviewed out of its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film opens in theaters Oct. 17.

Seth Rogen has his finger on the pulse when it comes to satirizing all things Hollywood. Not only is he the face (and co-creator) of the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ comedy The Studio, which hilariously spoofs the art versus commerce of La La Land, but he's also the co-star of Platonic, another critically heralded L.A.-centric comedy series from Apple TV+. But jokes aside, there's a spinoff show I need Rogen and Platonic's creators Nicholas Stoller and Francesca Delbanco to make happen. 

Episode 8 offers a fake TV show I need to become real. 

This fictional show-within-a show is called The Young Darcy Mysteries, and it's a conceit so good that I'm shocked Apple TV+ hasn't already produced it. You like Jane Austen? You like Sherlock Holmes? Great. Here's a series that has the potential to scratch that romance and murder mystery itch, which frankly can never be truly satisfied.

What is The Young Darcy Mysteries?  Milo Manheim in "Platonic," now streaming on Apple TV+. Credit: Apple TV+

This is the question that Sylvia's (Rose Byrne) husband Charlie (Luke Macfarlane) asks when the stay-at-home mom turned professional party planner lands a gig planning the premiere party for the enticingly titled show. 

"It's like the biggest show on," their teen daughter Frances (Sophie Leonard) scolds, adding, "It's a prequel to Pride and Prejudice but from the perspective of Mr. Darcy when he was young. Also, Mr. Darcy is a detective, a fencer, a boxer, a dirigible test pilot, and an amateur chemist." 

Later, Frances will show her dad a spicy scene from the series, in which Young Darcy is in a fencing match where the buttons are snapped off his shirt by his opponent's foil. (Hot). Then he unmasks his opponent to reveal her beautiful face and — gasp — "It's not Emma! It's Lady Putteningham!" And then they kiss. Because of course they do. And it's the stuff of romance novels. 

Adding sizzle, this fictional show stars Mason Grand (Milo Manheim), a young actor who has women of all ages swooning like the Bennet sisters at a ball. Within the world of Platonic, this show is "very popular." But in the real world? I mean, this seems like easy algorithm math. 

Please, Apple TV+, make The Young Darcy Mysteries real.  Aidy Bryant in "Platonic," now streaming on Apple TV+. Credit: Apple TV+

Even in Frances' short description, there are clear inspirations from real-life shows that had successful runs. For instance, if you want a sexy detective who blends mystery and romance in a period setting, see Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, the Essie Davis-starring stunner that ran for three seasons before spawning a movie and a spinoff, Ms. Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries. 

Or how about Murdoch Mysteries? This Canadian series set in 1800s Toronto centers on a gentleman detective who, like Young Darcy, has an almost comical array of expertise. Running 18 seasons and counting, this show features a investigator who is more brilliant than Sherlock, inventing things like sonar, bulletproof vests, and GPS. Murdoch also casually brushes up against historical figures on a Doctor Who level, including the likes of Nikola Tesla, Mark Twain, and Buffalo Bill Cody. 

Now add to this trusted formula of sexy detective with an unreasonably long list of skills to the Jane Austen setting. That's Sherlock meets Bridgerton. How has this pitch not been sold already? How are there not already sets in production, fan-casting speculation exploding, and merch in the works for everything from an eyeshadow palette to spyglass earrings and a Hot Topic collection? 

Apple TV+ has already had success with a playful reinterpretation of classic literature. Just look at Dickinson, which reimagines the poems and life of Emily Dickinson with an irreverent and anachronistic flare and unapologetic queerness. Between Platonic and The Studio, Apple's already got a working relationship with Stoller and Delbanco as well as Rogen, who produces and stars in both comedy series. Next step: bring the writer of this episode, Noah Findling, into the fold, and create a pitch.

The outline is there. Pride and Prejudice is in the public domain. Women have spent generations swooning over every version of Mr. Darcy, from Colin Firth to Matthew MacFadyen to Colin Firth again (in Bridget Jones's Diary) to his Bridgerton equivalent, a dashing duke played by Regé-Jean Page. And fans are already giddy over Netflix's upcoming Pride and Prejudice series. There's an audience, seated and waiting to crush hard on Young Darcy, who perhaps isn't jaded yet because he hasn't cracked the case of that wily Wickham. 

Sure, he'll have flings with the likes of Lady Putteningham or Emma. But the thrill of it all will be wondering what came before he met Lizzie Bennet. Hell, maybe she's even a character, ever on the periphery, teasing the romance that would define them both. Maybe the sequel series picks up after Pride and Prejudice with the two using their immense fortune to do pro bono detective work, pulling a detective double act like Sherlock, The Thin Man, or Moonlighting. Maybe the Emma mentioned is from Austen's book Emma, and this becomes a whole sexy Austen crime universe!? 

Look, this isn't the Kool-Aid movie. It's Mr. Darcy. This is an idea with potential and appeal that is both timely and timeless. And hey, what a better way to live out the message of Platonic Season 2? In this second season, several characters are taking big swings for their new dreams. Sylvia's building her new career as a party planner with big moves. Charlie shakes things up by pursuing his dream to become a novelist, and fresh from his broken engagement, Will is devoted to his Shitty Little Bar. With each quest, we are all reminded that being middle-aged doesn't mean it's too late to dream big, no matter how silly those dreams may seem to the haters. 

So, please, Rogen, Stoller, Delbanco, and company, make The Young Darcy Mysteries the next dream come true. 

Platonic is now streaming on Apple TV+, with new episodes each Wednesday.

Getting back into the dating game in your 40s can feel like a big deal, but a recent study shows it might be the best time to look for love. The 14th annual Singles in America study, conducted by Match and The Kinsey Institute, found that people in their 40s are dating with more confidence and clarity than ever before. (The study also found that many forty-somethings feel like they're in their "sexual prime.")

"By their 40s, many singles have outgrown the pressure to perform or conform," said Amanda Gesselman, Match's Director of Sex and Relationship Science in the study. "They know what they like, and they're unapologetic about it.

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OK, we've established that the over-40 dating pool is full of confident, self-assured people. But where do you find them? That's where we come in. To help you find a real connection, our team tested the best dating apps of 2025 to find the best options for men and women over 40. So, whether you're looking for a serious relationship or a casual fling, these apps maximize your chances of finding the right person at the right time.

SAVE $27: As of Sept. 17, the Anker 3-in-1 charger is on sale for $62.99 at Amazon. That's a 30% saving on the list price.

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It's hard to keep up with devices and their many, many chargers these days. If your nightstand is cluttered with cords for your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch, Anker has a simple fix: a 3-in-one charger. It does just what it says on the tin: it charges all three devices on one charging stand. The stand not only cuts down on cable chaos, but it also keeps your devices neatly organized and within reach.

As of Sept. 17, the Anker MagSafe 3-in-1 Charging Station is on sale at Amazon, now priced at just $62.99 (down from $89.99). Not only that, but this is its lowest-ever price.

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This foldable device is also travel-sized, MagSafe-compatible, and Qi2-certified. It can give you 15W fast wireless charging, and can charge an Apple Watch Series 10 to 100% in just 1 hour and 13 minutes. Not to mention, it supports StandBy mode and landscape viewing, making it extra handy on a bedside table or desk.

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SAVE $400: As of Sept. 17, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is on sale for $699.99 at Amazon. That's a 36% saving on the list price.

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Smartphone deals are always a nice treat, especially when they take hundreds of dollars off a great model. And as of Sept. 17, you can find that on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. Reduced by $400, it's now just $699.99 at Amazon. This deal is specific to the 256GB option and the titanium icyblue, titanium silver, and titanium jetblack colors.

This model was only released this year, and is Samsung's slimmest and lightest mobile in the S series. It slips into your pocket easily, but that doesn't mean it's not robust. Thanks to its titanium frame and Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 build, this phone is a lot stronger than it looks. We don't recommend testing this by throwing it against a hard floor, but it should be strong enough to survive some accidental drops and bangs.

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It's powerful on the inside too, running on the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, Samsung's most powerful yet. This means you won't have to endure lagging, slow-loading apps, or videos that freeze. And to make things even easier for you, there's a built-in virtual assistant. This can do just about anything: ask it to find the best restaurants near you, send a text when you're hands-free, or Google an important question. And when you’re searching for a photo, you don’t have to scroll endlessly, just describe it, and your phone finds it for you.

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SAVE $95: As of Sept. 17, the like-new Kindle Scribe is on sale for $282.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 25% on the list price.

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The Kindle Scribe is one of the most popular options in the Kindle range, and it's no wonder why; a device that combines reading and writing was always going to go down a treat. It is, however, more expensive than the Kindle or Kindle Paperwhite, so upgrading doesn't come cheap. That is until now, because you can get a like-new Kindle Scribe for way less.

As of Sept. 17, you can purchase the 32GB model for $282.22 at Amazon. It's described as "like new" condition, and as with all Amazon refurbished devices, it has been "refurbished, tested, and certified to look and work like new and comes with the same limited warranty as a new device."

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The Scribe recently underwent a redesign, giving it a flush-front display and an upgraded Premium Pen (which comes with the device). You can now write on your books, so if you're a margins person, don't hold back. AI notebook tools will also help to summarize your notes, as well as change the length and tone.

It has a 10.2-inch 300 ppi Paperwhite display, so it's glare-free like the original Kindle. And as you'd expect from Kindle, the battery life is incredible, promising to last up to 12 weeks.

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FREE IPHONE 17 PRO: Until Sept. 19, get an iPhone 17 Pro for free with qualifying trade-in when you sign-up for Experience Beyond mobile plan with $35 activation fee at T-Mobile.

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The new iPhone 17 is officially inbound. Looking for something with serious power? The iPhone 17 Pro comes with a A19 Pro processor that makes it a great buy for zippy performance and battery longevity, and a solid pick for anyone needing something that can handle demanding tasks.

Not sure whether you're ready to upgrade? T-Mobile is sweetening the deal considerably. Until Sept. 19, you can get an iPhone 17 Pro for free with any qualifying trade-in when you sign up for T-Mobile's Experience Beyond plan. And if that particular plan doesn't work for you, switch to T-Mobile on the Experience More or Go5G Plus plans and get a base model iPhone 17 or up to $830 off any iPhone 17 model without a trade-in.

SEE ALSO: People are eager to buy the new iPhone 17, says analyst

You can preorder your iPhone 17 Pro now at T-Mobile, but make sure you sign up for the Experience Beyond plan to make the most of this limited-time offer. That requires a $35 activation fee to connect your iPhone 17 Pro to your account, and you'll also have to pay any taxes or service fees necessary for activation.

Most importantly, you'll also need a qualifying device to trade in to receive the full discount, which will be paid out in a series of 24 monthly bill credits. Should you decide to cancel your account before the 24 months is up, you'll be responsible for the rest of the phone's balance.

You can check your trade-in eligibility on the iPhone 17 Pro listing. Enter your IMEI number and T-Mobile will advise. If your phone isn't an approved device or is in a condition that T-Mobile will not accept, you will need to pay a fee to get your hands on the iPhone 17 Pro.

If you're ready to upgrade or have been thinking about potentially moving to T-Mobile, this is a deal you should carefully consider.

TL;DR: The 2025 Asia Cup is available to live stream for free on Tamasha. Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Cricket fans are a lucky bunch. There never seems to be a long wait between top events involving the best teams and players in the world. Already this year we've been treated to the ICC Champions Trophy, India's tour of England, The Hundred, and so many more epic contests, and there's more to come.

We know that everyone is licking their lips at the prospect of The Ashes, but before we get to that special series, fans can enjoy everything that the 2025 Asia Cup has to offer. The likes of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and a host of other exciting sides are competing for the T20 trophy.

If you want to watch the 2025 Asia Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is the Asia Cup?

The Asia Cup is a men's One Day International (ODI) or Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket tournament. The tournament alternates every two years between ODI and T20I formats. In 2025, matches will be played using the T20I format. Eight teams will split into two groups of four, with the top two teams from each group qualifying for a single-group Super Four stage. The top two teams in this stage will meet in the final.

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India are the defending champions.

When is the 2025 Asia Cup?

The 2025 Asia Cup is the 17th edition of the competition. This year's event is scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates from Sept. 9-28. The full schedule is as follows:

• Afghanistan vs. Hong Kong — Sept. 9

• India vs. UAE — Sept. 10

• Bangladesh vs. Hong Kong — Sept. 11

• Pakistan vs. Oman — Sept. 12

• Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka — Sept. 13

• India vs. Pakistan — Sept. 14

• UAE vs. Oman — Sept. 15

• Sri Lanka vs. Hong Kong — Sept. 15

• Bangladesh vs. Afghanistan — Sept. 16

• Pakistan vs. UAE — Sept. 17

• Sri Lanka vs. Afghanistan — Sept. 18

• India vs. Oman — Sept. 19

• Super Four — Sept. 20

• Super Four — Sept. 21

• Super Four — Sept. 23

• Super Four — Sept. 24

• Super Four — Sept. 25

• Super Four — Sept. 26

• Final — Sept. 28

How to watch the 2025 Asia Cup for free

The 2025 Asia Cup is available to live stream for free on Tamasha.

Tamasha is geo-restricted to Pakistan, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Pakistan, meaning you can unblock Tamasha from anywhere in the world.

Live stream the 2025 Asia Cup for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Pakistan

4. Visit Tamasha

5. Live stream the 2025 Asia Cup for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free trials or money-back guarantees. By taking advantage of these offers, you can watch the 2025 Asia Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you plenty of time to watch the tournament for free.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming services from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for live streaming is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for Tamasha?

ExpressVPN is tough to beat when it comes to unblocking streaming sites like Tamasha. ExpressVPN is the top choice for live streaming, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Pakistan

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

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A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

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FREE BOOKS: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on Sept. 16-20. Into The Darkness, hosted by Indie Author Central, is offering free (or heavily discounted) dark fiction for e-readers.

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Spooky season is almost here, and Stuff Your Kindle Day has arrived just in time to make sure you've got plenty of reading material to get through the dark nights ahead. And if you really want to dive head first into the darkmess, this Stuff Your Kindle is absolutely perfect.

Into The Darkness, hosted by Indie Author Central, is giving away free (or under $1) dark fiction books until Sept. 20. And the books that you download are yours to keep forever. Does your library need some darker themes? It really doesn't matter. A huge number of these books are free to download, so you may as well stock up. What do you have to lose?

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Looking to make the most of the latest Stuff Your Kindle Day? We've lined up everything you need to know about this popular event.

When is Stuff Your Kindle Day?

Into The Darkness takes place from Sept. 16-20. Unlike a lot of Stuff Your Kindle Days that take place over 24 hours, this event runs for five days. That's good news for all the indecisive bookworms out there. You've got time to consider your options and find exactly what you want to read. That being said, you don't need to stress too much as a lot of these books are free.

Who can take part in Stuff Your Kindle Day?

There are many great aspects to Stuff Your Kindle Day, but the really beautiful thing is that anyone can participate. Kindle, Kobo, and Nook readers can download these books for free. You can even download these books on your preferred app and read them straight from your phone.

Which e-books are free?

Finding all of these free (or heavily discounted) dark fiction books is straightforward thanks to the helpful hub page on Indie Author Central. Everything is presented clearly with filters for things like genre, content level, spice level, and major tropes, so you can head directly to the books you actually want to read. You can also filter for only the free books, so there's no disappointment.

Is Stuff Your Kindle Day the same as Amazon Kindle Unlimited?

Everything you download on Stuff Your Kindle Day is yours to keep forever, and there's no limit on the number of books you can download. Stuff Your Kindle Day downloads don't count towards the 20 books that Amazon Kindle Unlimited subscribers can borrow at the same time.

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These popular e-readers help you take your entire library on the go. With weeks of battery life and an anti-glare display, you can read anywhere and anytime with the Kindle. This deal is for a refurbished device, categorized as "like new" in quality. According to Amazon, this Kindle is "refurbished, tested, and certified to look and work like new and comes with the same limited warranty as a new device." This deal is also available on the 16GB model, and in all colorways: black, jade, and raspberry.