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Record Prime Day deal: Sony XM6 earbuds hit all-time low price at Amazon ($71 off)

3 hours 18 min ago

SAVE $71: As of Oct. 6, Sony XM6 earbuds are on sale for $258 at Amazon. That's a 22% discount on the list price.

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$329 Save $71   Get Deal

Prime Day is a great excuse to upgrade your tech, and if a pair of new earbuds is high on your wishlist, this new deal on the Sony XM6 earbuds is definitely worth checking out. Currently reduced from $329 to $258, you won't just be saving $71 with this deal; you'll be getting them for their best-ever price.

These are also our best overall earbuds after thorough testing, so we can confidently recommend this deal.

These earbuds are incredibly intelligent, using dual processors and eight adaptive microphones to give you the best possible noise cancellation that adjusts to your surroundings in real time. According to Sony, these are developed in collaboration with "mastering audio engineers," so they're designed to deliver studio-quality sound.

For calls and voice notes, dual-beamforming microphones, a bone-conduction sensor, and AI-powered noise reduction help isolate your voice while reducing background and wind noise.

The battery life lasts up to 24 hours, including eight hours from the earbuds and 16 hours from the charging case. Plus, they come with a quick-charge feature that gives you an hour of playback from just a 5-minute charge.

Find this Prime Day earbuds deal at Amazon right now.

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The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo has hit a record-low price at Amazon — save $134 for Prime Day

3 hours 18 min ago

SAVE $134: As of Oct. 6, the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo is on sale for $495 at Amazon. That's a 21% discount on the list price.

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$629 Save $134   Get Deal

If you've been keeping an eye on vlogging equipment, Prime Day has kicked off with a bang, with a brand-new low price on the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo. This is a creator favorite, and as of Oct. 6, it is now priced at $495, saving you $134.

The bundle includes a DJI Mic 2 transmitter, a battery handle, an Osmo mini tripod, and the Pocket 3 itself, so you're ready to start creating great content as soon as your package arrives.

As the name suggests, this DJI camera has a pocket-friendly design. Despite this, the Osmo Pocket 3 packs a 1-inch CMOS sensor capable of recording 4K video at up to 120 fps. Its 2-inch touchscreen can rotate between horizontal and vertical orientations, and the 3-axis mechanical gimbal helps keep your footage steady as you move. Small but powerful definitely comes to mind.

If you're filming a talk-to-camera piece, the ActiveTrack 6.0 can automatically follow and keep you centered. The camera also supports 10-bit color and D-Log M, giving you more flexibility when you're ready to edit and color-grade your footage.

And you don't need to worry about audio. The camera has built-in stereo recording, and if you're a DJI fan, it supports direct connection to compatible DJI wireless transmitters.

Prime Day runs from Oct. 6-7, so if you're interested in this DJI deal, head to Amazon now.

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The Apple Watch Series 12 just hit its best-ever price for Prime Day — act fast to save $50

3 hours 18 min ago

SAVE $40: As of Oct. 6, the Apple Watch Series 12 is on sale for $349.99 at Amazon. That's a 12% discount on the list price.

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$399 Save $49.01   Get Deal

Prime Day is finally here, and over the next two days, we can expect a wide range of deals across all tech and home essentials. And just a few hours into the sale, this deal on the Apple Watch Series 12 has caught our eye. Only released last month, seeing any discount is exciting, but right now, you can save $50 with the new price of $349.99.

It's available in a number of colors, with all the sport band options at this new lower price.

Similar to the 11 we know and love, the Apple Watch Series 12 offers advanced health tracking, with background heart rate readings every 5 seconds. It also measures heart rate variability every 5 minutes to give you more accurate insights into your stress and recovery.

In the Vitals app, you'll get an overview of your overnight health metrics, and you can also track your sleep score, menstrual cycle, and blood oxygen levels.

For training, there's also the readiness experience. This analyzes your recent activity, vitals, and sleep to help you decide when to rest or push yourself in your training. Alongside fitness features such as Pacer, Heart Rate Zones, and Workout Buddy, the Series 12 makes for a great training support for activities including running, hiking, and strength training.

You can find this Apple Watch Prime Day deal at Amazon right now.

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24 Advent calendars are already on sale for October Prime Day, including Lego models that could sell out

3 hours 18 min ago
Best Prime Day deals on 2026 Advent calendars Best Lego Advent Calendar deal Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar 2026 $35 (save $9.99) Get Deal Best puzzle Advent calendar deal Galison 12 Days of Christmas Holiday Puzzle Countdown $20.99 (save $6) Get Deal Best Advent calendar deal for young kids Little Golden Books Advent Calendar with 24 Winter Holiday Books $26.97 (save $3.02) Get Deal

It's only October, but somehow it's time to start thinking about the holidays. If you're one to celebrate with an Advent calendar, you know the rush is real, and plenty of popular models sell out well before December begins.

Amazingly, Amazon has tons of models on sale for October Prime Day. Almost all of the Lego Advent calendars are about $10 off (and in stock), while plenty of other models for both kids and adults are included in early sales.

SEE ALSO: 15 early Prime Day deals on Lego: We found rare deals on Lego Star Wars, Lego Pokémon, and more

We've listed some of our favorite options below, but check back as we continue to update this article.

Best Lego Advent calendar deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar 2026 $35 at Amazon
$44.99 Save $9.99   Get Deal Why we like it

A top-seller every year and one that's very likely to sell out, the Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar is a classic. On October Prime Day, secure yours for $35, marked down from the normal price of $44.99. This year's model features icons from The Mandalorian and Grogu. In total, the 24 days of surprises has 293 pieces to display on the included winery diorama.

More Lego Advent calendar dealsBest puzzle Advent calendar Opens in a new window Credit: Galison Galison 12 Days of Christmas Holiday Puzzle Countdown $20.99 at Amazon
$26.99 Save $6   Get Deal Why we like it

Featuring 12 mini 80-piece puzzles, the Galison Holiday Puzzle Countdown is a great way to celebrate the season or a fun gift. All 12 days feature a wintry design by artist Michael Storrings. Galison used recycled paper to make these no-dust puzzle pieces, and each puzzle measures five by seven inches.

More puzzle Advent calendar dealsBest Advent calendar for young kids Opens in a new window Credit: Golden Books Little Golden Books Advent Calendar with 24 Winter Holiday Books $26.97 at Amazon
$29.99 Save $3.02   Get Deal Why we like it

With 24 mini paperback Little Golden Books, any kid would be thrilled to open each of the 24 days on this calendar. In total, the calendar holds 576 pages of holiday magic from books like Richard Scarry's Christmas Mice and classics like The Night Before Christmas. On sale for just under $27, this Prime Day deal brings each book down to about $1.13. For quality time with classic books, this deal is one to hop on quickly.

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OpenAI is adding an invisible watermark to AI-generated text

3 hours 49 min ago

OpenAI is adding an invisible watermark to text generated by ChatGPT and programming agent Codex, making it easier for machines to identify that it was written by AI. Announced on Monday, the change will be mandatory in the EU, and is currently opt-in for API customers across the rest of the world.

SEE ALSO: ChatGPT has new ad formats. Here's what they look like.

Large language models work by generating text one word at a time, determining what the next will be by looking at the ones that came before it. OpenAI's new text watermarking system textGrain influences this by changing how AI models choose words, having them consider both preceding text and pseudorandom values determined by a secret key. 

This leaves a statistical signal in the generated content, allowing AI detection machines to determine what these pseudorandom values are and establish whether the text is dependent upon them. If it is, then it is flagged as AI-generated.

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OpenAI's text watermarking will roll out across ChatGPT and Codex in the EU over the next few weeks. It is also available to API customers globally across select models, though they'll have to opt in as it's off by default.

However, OpenAI's text watermark detection tool will only be available to researchers and experts who apply for access. OpenAI stated that this restriction is partly due to limitations in its text watermarking, particularly concerning shorter passages. In testing, the tool only caught watermarks in 80 percent of 200-word AI-generated passages, with detection rates even lower when said text was on topics with rigid lexicons such as mathematics.

Editing AI-generated text can also significantly reduce the efficacy of OpenAI's detection tool. The company stated that changing just 10 percent of words in a 400-word passage reduced detection to 66 percent, while replacing 25 percent of words lowered it even further to 17 percent.

"Text watermarking and detection remain early technologies with significant limitations, and views about their benefits and responsible uses are still developing," OpenAI said in its announcement.

OpenAI further stressed that text watermarks cannot establish ownership of generated content, prove its accuracy, or identify the person who prompted it. The absence of a watermark isn't proof that content has been created by humans either.

Credit: OpenAI

OpenAI's new text watermarks are in response to the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act. Originally signed in 2024, the regulation aims to "protect fundamental rights, democracy, the rule of law, and environmental sustainability from high-risk AI," according to a press release at the time. The EU AI Act has gradually come into force since 2025, with most of the articles now applicable as of Aug. 2 this year.

This includes Article 50(2), which requires AI system providers to "ensure that the outputs of the AI system are marked in a machine-readable format and detectable as artificially generated or manipulated." Providers such as OpenAI who released their AI models before Aug. 2 have until Dec. 2 to comply with Article 50(2), or could be fined up to three percent of their worldwide annual turnover. 

Last week, Reuters reported that OpenAI's annualised recurring revenue is nearing $70 billion (though they also acknowledged that such calculations can be misleading). As such, a violation of Article 50(2) could potentially net OpenAI with a fine of over $2 billion.

Earlier this year, Anthropic also announced that its AI chatbot Claude would watermark generated content in accordance with the EU's rules. Unlike OpenAI, Anthropic's watermarks are being made available worldwide to all users, not just to those in the EU.

Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April 2025 filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

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My favorite Kindle is on sale during October Prime Day — plus get Kindle Unlimited for free

4 hours 18 min ago
The best October Prime Day Kindle deals: Best Kindle Deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition $169.99 (save $80) Get Deal Best color Kindle deal Amazon Kindle Colorsoft (16GB) $189.99 (save $100) Get Deal Best Scribe deal Amazon Kindle Scribe (32GB) $379.99 (save $120) Get Deal Best Kindle Kids Deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids $169.99 (Save $60) Get Deal

After this year, I am dying for a sale on e-readers. The RAMaggedon is wreaking havoc on tech prices and that includes Kindles. In August, we saw huge price increases on Amazon's e-readers that raised prices on Kindles up to $50. So what does this mean for sale prices?

Prime Big Deal Days has arrived, and Amazon just dropped Kindle prices, but it's a real mixed bag. Only 2024 models are on sale — and only some of them. The coveted Kindle Paperwhite isn't on sale, but its more expensive counterpart, the Paperwhite Signature Edition, is. While sale prices haven't dipped back down to their all-time lows, these are the best deals to shop since their August price increase.

And yes, Amazon just dropped a new collection of Kindles, but none of the 2026 models are on sale, nor do we expect them to be. So if you don't mind buying the 2024 Kindle models, there are plenty of Kindle deals to shop.

Kindle e-reader price history

During Black Friday 2025, the 2024 Kindles dropped to their lowest prices ever. That brought the Kindle to $79.99 and the Kindle Paperwhite to $124.99. But this was before Amazon raised prices on Kindles in August 2026.

The current Kindle Prime Day prices fall somewhere in between previous all-time lows and the device's current prices. However, two Kindles are notably not on sale. The 2024 Kindle Paperwhite is full price, notably the same price as the 2026 model. Plus, the 2024 Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition is no longer available for purchase.

All other Kindle models are on sale. The basic Kindle is $103.99, which makes it cheaper than its previous list price ($109.99) but $24 more than its all-time low of $79.99. Kindle Scribe e-readers, however, are on sale for their lowest prices ever, with the Scribe dipping back down to $379.99 and the Scribe Colorsoft dropping to $479.99.

Best Kindle deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition $169.99 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $80   Get Deal Why we like it

The best deal to shop is on the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. In August 2026, the e-reader's MSRP rose to $249.99 from its previous list price of $199.99. Now, the Paperwhite Signature Edition has dropped back down to $169.99. That's 32% off its new list price, saving you $80 on the e-reader. I'd typically advise you to buy the standard Paperwhite, but right now, it's more expensive than the Signature Edition.

The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is my favorite e-reader, the one I use every day. With 32GB of storage, it has space for thousands of books. It also has an auto-adjusting front light and wireless charging capabilities. It's exceptionally fast, too, as it never stutters when opening books or turning pages.

Plus, when you buy a new Kindle, make sure to include three months of Kindle Unlimited in your purchase because it's totally free (a $35.97 value).

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How to watch Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Streaming details, Netflix deals, and more

6 hours 17 min ago

The highest grossing film of 2026 is about to enter households everywhere. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has earned nearly $2.5 billion worldwide, which doesn't just put it at the top of the charts for the year, but for all time. As of the time of writing, it's the third highest-grossing movie ever.

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day brings back its stars from the previous three films, plus characters from other Marvel franchises. That includes Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Zendaya as MJ, Jacob Batalon as Ned, Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle/Punisher, Michael Mando as Mac Gargan/Scorpion, and Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/Hulk, just to name a few. It also includes some fresh new faces, like Sadie Sink.

The best Netflix deals at a glance (to watch at a later date): BEST FOR T-MOBILE CUSTOMERS Netflix Standard (with ads) Free for those on Go5G, Experience Beyond and Experience More plans (save $8.99/month) Learn More BEST BUNDLE DEAL Netflix and HBO Max bundle (with ads) $13 per month for Verizon customers with select plans (save $9.98 per month) Learn More BEST FOR XFINITY CUSTOMERS Netflix Standard with ads, HBO Max, and Peacock Premium $22/month with Xfinity StreamSaver (save $10.97/month) Get Deal MOST AFFORDABLE PLAN Netflix Standard with ads $8.99 per month Learn More

If you still haven't seen it or you're anxious to watch it again, here are all the streaming details you need to know about Spider-Man: Brand New Day — including ways to watch for less.

What is Spider-Man: Brand New Day about?

The film picks up four years after the end of Spider-Man: No Way Home, where Peter Parker continues to fight crime as Spider-Man in a world that doesn't remember him. He's also dealing with body mutations, migraines, and blackouts. Not to mention, a new threat to New York City that "possesses" people like puppets. Fun stuff.

Check out the trailer below:

How to watch Spider-Man: Brand New Day at home Credit: Sony Pictures

Although it's still bopping around in theaters, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is now officially available to watch at home. There are a couple of different ways to tune in, with a streaming option still to come. We've outlined the details below.

Buy or rent it on digital

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is available as of Oct. 6 to buy or rent at digital-on-demand retailers. Make note that if you choose to rent, you'll get 30 days to watch the film, but only 48 hours to finish it once you start. If you choose to buy it, then it's yours to keep.

You can rent or purchase the film at the retailers below. Pro tip: If you wait a few weeks to buy or rent it, the prices will drop significantly.

Stream it on Netflix (at a later date)

Given Sony Pictures' and Netflix's agreement that gives the streamer first dibs, we're expecting Spider-Man: Brand New Day to make its streaming debut on Netflix. Though we don't know exactly when it will hit the streaming world, we can make an educated guess based on other Sony Pictures films that it will likely be sometime in late November or early December.

Netflix doesn't offer free trials, nor does it allow you to share an account (unless you pay for an extra user), so you'll need your own Netflix subscription to stream Brand New Day. Fortunately, Netflix has a few different tiers to choose from.

Watching Netflix with ads is the most affordable option at $8.99 per month. If you want to watch ad-free, the price jumps up to $19.99 for a Standard subscription. Finally, there's a third tier called Netflix Premium that costs a steep $26.99 per month and will let you watch on four household devices at once (as opposed to the other plans' two devices) in 4K Ultra HD + HDR with no ads.

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Before you sign up for Netflix, check the deals below to see if you're eligible to score a subscription at a discount — or maybe even for free.

Best Netflix deal for T-Mobile customers Opens in a new window Credit: Netflix Netflix Standard (with ads) Free for select T-Mobile customers Get Deal

T-Mobile customers on most Go5G plans, as well as Experience Beyond and Experience More plans, get ad-supported Netflix Standard for free (reg. $8.99 per month) as long as their account remains in good standing. You need to have two or more lines of any type of Go5G or Magenta plan, or at least one line of Go5G Next, Go5G Plus, Magenta MAX, Experience More, or Experience Beyond plan.

If you're eligible, you'll have to manually activate your subscription by navigating to the T-Life app and selecting Manage > See plans > Manage add-ons. From there, scroll down to select the Netflix streaming benefit and click continue. Then follow the prompts to link an existing account or create a new one. For help, head to the Netflix support page.

Best Netflix deal for Verizon customers Opens in a new window Credit: Netflix / HBO Max Netflix and HBO Max bundle (with ads) $13 per month for Verizon customers on select plans (save $6.98/month) Get Deal

Verizon customers on select plans can get a Netflix and HBO Max bundle (with ads) for just $13 per month ($6.98 per month in savings). A $19.98 value, that almost gets you Netflix Standard with ads for free. Eligible Verizon customers include those on the Unlimited Welcome, Unlimited Plus, or Unlimited Ultimate plans. After enrolling in the promo, you'll have to complete the account setup separately for each service. Verizon's support page has all the eligibility details, terms, and FAQs.

Best Netflix deal for Xfinity customers Opens in a new window Credit: Netflix / Peacock / HBO Max Netflix Standard with ads, Peacock Premium, and HBO Max $22/month with Xfinity StreamSaver (save $10.97/month) Get Deal

Comcast offers new and current Xfinity Internet and TV customers a Xfinity StreamSaver package, which includes Netflix Standard with ads ($8.99 per month), Peacock Premium ($12.99 per month), and HBO Max ($10.99 per month). You can add the StreamSaver bundle to your existing services for only $22 per month. Usually, it costs $32.97 per month for all three subscriptions, so you'll save about $10.97 monthly with this package deal.

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How to watch India vs. Uruguay online for free

6 hours 18 min ago

TL;DR: Watch India vs. Uruguay in an International Friendly for free on Antel TV. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

India don't have a great deal of experience playing the world's elite sides, but that has all changed this month. They battled to a 4-0 defeat against Brazil last week, and now they face Uruguay at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. It's not going to get any easier for Khalid Jamil's team.

If you're interested in watching India vs. Uruguay in an International Friendly from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is India vs. Uruguay?

India vs. Uruguay in an International Friendly kicks off at 10 a.m. ET on Oct. 6. This fixture takes place at the Salt Lake Stadium.

How to watch India vs. Uruguay for free

India vs. Uruguay in an International Friendly is available to live stream for free on Antel TV.

Antel TV is geo-restricted to Uruguay, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Uruguay, meaning you can live stream India vs. Uruguay for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream India vs. Uruguay for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice

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

  4. Visit Antel TV

  5. Watch India vs. Uruguay for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch India vs. Uruguay without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream this fixture before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Antel TV?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Antel TV, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries, including Uruguay

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

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to 10 simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and usually offers a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99.

Live stream India vs. Uruguay for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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Hurdle hints and answers for October 6, 2026

6 hours 18 min ago

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

Bird call.

Hurdle Word 1 answer

TWEET

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Presented.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 6, 2026 Hurdle Word 2 Answer

SHOWN

Hurdle Word 3 hint

A burial chamber.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 6, 2026 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 6, 2026 Hurdle Word 3 answer

CRYPT

Hurdle Word 4 hint

More mature.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

OLDER

Final Hurdle hint

Mountainous.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Games available on Mashable Hurdle Word 5 answer

HILLY

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 6, 2026

7 hours 50 min ago

Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier for who watch baseball.

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.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections: Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. The sports Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words, and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake — players get up to four mistakes before the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. Here's a hint for today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

  • Yellow: Field day activities

  • Green: US soccer

  • Blue: Big hitters

  • Purple: Sometimes "Y"

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

  • Yellow: Track and Field Equipment

  • Green: Original MLS Teams

  • Blue: Members of the 3,000-Hits Club

  • Purple: Words in Which Y is the Only Vowel

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 #743 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

  • Track and Field Equipment: HURDLE, JAVELIN, POLE, STARTING BLOCK

  • Original MLS Teams: CREW, GALAXY, RAPIDS, REVOLUTION

  • Members of the 3,000-Hits Club: GWYNN, MAYS, SUZUKI, WINFIELD

  • Words in Which Y is the Only Vowel: FLY, GYM, LYNX, SKY

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

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

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

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

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NYT Pips hints, answers for October 6, 2026

7 hours 53 min ago

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.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 6, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 0-0, placed horizontally; 2-4, placed vertically.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 2-4, placed vertically; 6-6, placed vertically.

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

Greater Than (2): Everything in this space must be greater than 2. The answer is 5-3, placed vertically.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for October 6 Pips

Less than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 0-5, placed horizontally.

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

Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 5-0, placed horizontally; 5-2, placed horizontally.

Less than (4): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 5-2, placed horizontally.

Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 6-1, placed horizontally; 1-3, placed vertically.

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

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 6-2, placed horizontally; 1-3, placed vertically.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 5-5, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for October 6 Pips

Number (11): Everything in this space must add up to 11. The answer is 2-6, placed vertically; 3-3, placed horizontally; 3-4, placed vertically.

Greater Than (2): Everything in this space must be greater than 2. The answer is 3-6, placed horizontally.

Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 3-4, placed vertically; 4-6, placed vertically.

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

Number (24): Everything in this space must add up to 24. The answer is 2-6, placed vertically; 3-6, placed horizontally; 6-6, placed vertically.

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

Number (7): Everything in this space must add up to 7. The answer is 2-5, placed horizontally.

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

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

Less than (7): Everything in this space must be less than 7. The answer is 0-4, placed vertically; 2-2, placed horizontally.

Less than (5): Everything in this space must be less than 5. The answer is 2-2, placed horizontally; 4-2, placed vertically.

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

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NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 6, 2026

8 hours 18 min ago

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 October 5, 2026 Comfort meaning

A state of physical or mental ease, free from pain, worry or distress.

Days meaning

A measure of time equal to 24 hours.

Hampton meaning

A settlement near a homestead.

Holiday meaning

A day or period set aside for religious observance, national celebration, rest or recreation.

Catskill meaning

A geographic and cultural region and subrange of the Appalachian Mountains located in southeastern New York state.

Knickknack meaning

A small decorative object kept on display at home.

Pianoforte meaning

The original name for the modern piano.

Stability meaning

The quality or state of something remaining steady, firm, and unlikely to change.

Berkshire meaning

An American multinational holding company and investment conglomerate.

Citi meaning

An American investment bank and financial services corporation.

Goldman meaning

A large American investment bank and financial services company.

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Merrill meaning

An English surname meaning "pleasant hill."

Adirondack meaning

A large mountain range in upstate New York.

Eames meaning

A husband-and-wife duo of 20th-century designers.

Windsor meaning

A historic town in England.

Wingback meaning

A classic upholstered armchair.

Have you learned the meanings and still want the things? Check out the hints and answers for today's NYT Connections puzzle.

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 6, 2026

8 hours 18 min ago

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're good with money.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for October 6, 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: Money

  • Green: Have a seat

  • Blue: Stay awhile

  • Purple: Craft

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Here are today's Connections categories

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

  • Yellow: Financial firms, for short

  • Green: Kinds of chairs

  • Blue: ___ inn hotels

  • Purple: Ending in talents

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 #1212 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

  • Financial firms, for short: BERKSHIRE, CITI, GOLDMAN, MERRILL

  • Kinds of chairs: ADIRONDACK, EAMES, WINDSOR, WINGBACK

  • ___ inn hotels: COMFORT, DAYS, HAMPTON, HOLIDAY

  • Ending in talents: CATSKILL, KNICKKNACK, PIANOFORTE, STABILITY

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NYT Strands hints, answers for October 6, 2026

8 hours 18 min ago

Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you're indecisive.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 6, 2026 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Changing course

The words are related to switching up.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe shifts.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

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NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is The Old Switcheroo.

NYT Strands word list for October 6

  • Backpedal

  • Reverse

  • The Old Switcheroo

  • Overturn

  • Undo

  • Flip

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 6, 2026

8 hours 18 min ago

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you don't use the big light.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 6, 2026 Where did Wordle come from?

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

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

What's the best Wordle starting word?

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

What happened to the Wordle archive?

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

Is Wordle getting harder?

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

Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Lacking light.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter D.

The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

DIMLY

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

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

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

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The best Walmart Fall Deals to shop: See the biggest discounts on TVs, vacuums, and toys

9 hours 31 min ago
The best Walmart Fall Deals: Best TV deal 65-inch Vizio Class Quantum 4K QLED HDR Smart TV (VQD65R-10) $328 (save $170) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179 (save $70) Get Deal Best gaming deal Super Mario RPG $34.87 (save $24.13) Get Deal Best Lego deal Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle and Grounds (76419) $136.99 (save $33) Get Deal Best vacuum deal Shark Navigator Lift-Away Upright Vacuum (NV380) $118 (save $61) Get Deal Best kitchen deal Ninja Foodi DualZone Air Fryer (8-quart) $109 (save $40) Get Deal

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days runs Oct. 6-7, which means every other major retailer is currently scrambling to steal your attention with competing sales. (Honestly, in this economy, I definitely don't blame them.)

Walmart is taking on the retail giant with its own "Fall Deals" event that officially kicked off at 12 a.m. ET on Oct. 5 and runs through Oct. 11. The best part about Walmart's event is that you don't have to be a paid member to shop. With the main event officially started, we're seeing 50% off home goods, 40% off tech, and 30% off toys.

SEE ALSO: Target Circle Deal Days also runs Oct. 6-7

A word of caution: If you see a deal that's too good to be true while you're perusing the site, it most likely is. We've found tons of sketchy, third-party sellers selling items with inflated list prices. (Anything you buy should have a little note that reads "Sold and shipped by Walmart.com.") That said, all of the deals in this roundup are legit — it's literally our job to find them for you.

Best Walmart TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Vizio 65-inch Vizio Class Quantum 4K QLED HDR Smart TV (VQD65R-10) $328 at Walmart
$498 Save $170   Get Deal Why we like it

Whether you like sports or not, you can't argue this deal. The 65-inch Vizio Class Quantum 4K QLED HDR Smart TV (VQD65R-10) is currently on sale for $328, down from $498. That's a $170 price cut and a damn good deal for a vibrant QLED display with enhanced Dolby Vision HDR.

More TV deals Best Walmart headphones and earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179 at Walmart
$248.95 Save $69.95   Get Deal Why we like it

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are some of the best noise-cancelling earbuds in the biz, especially if you're an Apple user. They have class-leading ANC, great battery life at eight hours per charge, clear and detailed sound out of the box, and unique additional features like live translation and a built-in heart rate monitor. At $179, they're just $10 away from their lowest price ever.

Looking for more headphones deals? Check out our Prime Day headphones deals guide.

More headphones and earbuds dealsBest Walmart video game deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Super Mario RPG $34.87 at Walmart
$59 Save $24.13   Get Deal Why we like it

Anything Mario Bros-related is definitely worth snagging while it's on sale. If you're looking for something else to play on your Switch (and you haven't experienced the Mushroom Kingdom, Walmart has the Super Mario RPG game on sale for $34.87.

More video game deals Best Walmart Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle and Grounds (76419) $136.99 at Walmart
$169.99 Save $33   Get Deal Why we like it

The Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle and Grounds (76419) is a big-ticket holiday gift. It's currently on sale for $136.99, down from $169.99. It's possible this will get cheaper the closer we get to the actual sale, but a $33 isn't too shabby.

More Lego deals Best Walmart vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark Navigator Lift-Away Upright Vacuum $118 at Walmart
$179 Save $61   Get Deal Why we like it

The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Upright Vacuum (NV380) is ideal for pet owners or parents who need an easy-to-maneuver vacuum for quick cleanups. And, right now, you can get it for $118, down from $179. That's a $61 savings, but stock is low, so this discount may not last until Oct. 5.

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October Prime Day is almost here: We found 35+ deals on Apple, Bose, Kindle, and Garmin favorites

9 hours 31 min ago
The best early October Prime Day Deals at a glance: Best headphone deal Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) $319 (save $40) Get Deal Best Apple deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179 (save $70) Get Deal Best Kindle Deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition $169.99 (save $80) Get Deal Best TV deal Amazon Ember 55-inch Artline QLED 4K TV $499.99 (Save $400) Get Deal Best Vacuum Deal Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum $149.99 (save $150) Get Deal Best power station deal Bluetti Elite 100 V2 $499 (Save $400) Get Deal Best Memory deal SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD $251.94 (Save $48.05) Get Deal Best smartwatch deal Garmin Vivoactive 5 $181.97 (save $118.02) Get Deal Best Deal Under $50 Amazon Echo Dot $39.99 (save $40) Get Deal Best Deal Under $25 Apple AirTag (2nd Gen) $24 (save $5) Get Deal

Another Amazon Prime Day is upon us. Prime Big Deal Days (aka "October Prime Day") runs Oct. 6 and 7, with competing festivities at Target and Walmart. Deals are underway, delivering major sales across all categories.

October Prime Day deals could be a chance to get some relief from the RAMageddon price hikes impacting the tech industry this year. For its part, Amazon increased the prices of nearly two dozen Kindles, Fire TV Sticks, Echo smart speakers, and eero routers this summer because of rising component costs. Seasonal sales like Prime Big Deal Days (and later Black Friday) could offset some of those markups.

SEE ALSO: Try Amazon Prime for free for 30 days to get access to October Prime Day 2026

We've sifted through hundreds of October Prime Day deals to find the best ones for you. With the sale ramping up, prices are dropping. Kindles are now on sale, and the AirPods Pro 3 are $70 off. We'll be regularly updating our picks throughout Prime Big Deal Days. You can also check out our guide to the top October Prime Day tech deals for more savings.

Deals marked with a ✅ are Mashable editor favorites. Deals marked with a strikethrough are no longer available but could return once the sale starts.

Best headphone deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort (2nd Gen) Headphones ✅ $319 at Amazon
$359 Save $40   Get Deal Why we like it

Ahead of October Prime Day, we spotted the first deal on the second-generation Bose QuietComfort headphones. Mashable's audio expert Bethany Allard says that the Bose QuietComfort (2nd gen) are the best combination of comfort, noise cancellation, sound quality, and value. An right now, they're $319, down from $359 — a $40 saving that makes them an even better value.

More headphone dealsMore wireless earbuds dealsBest Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 ✅ $179 at Amazon
$249 Save $70   Get Deal Why we like it

The basic AirPods just got an upgrade with the new AirPods 5, and last year's Apple AirPods Pro 3 are back on sale. They were $234 in the lead-up to October Prime Day, but have since dropped to $179 — $70 off their $249 list price. The earbuds have ANC, a more comfortable, redesigned fit, and support for live translation with a compatible iPhone. They're a good pick for commuters and even measure your heart rate during workouts, which is great for athletes who love a good workout playlist.

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Best Kindle deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition $169.99 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $80   Get Deal Why we like it

If you've been patiently waiting for Kindle deals to drop, the wait is over. The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is my favorite e-reader, the one I use every day. With 32GB of storage, it has space for thousands of books. It also has an auto-adjusting front light and wireless charging. It's exceptionally fast, too, with smooth page turns and quick-loading books in my experience.

In August 2026, the e-reader's MSRP rose to $249.99 from its previous list price of $199.99. Now, the Paperwhite Signature Edition has dropped back down to $169.99. That's 32% off its new list price, a saving of $80 — or $30 compared with its old list price. I'd typically advise you to buy the standard Paperwhite, but right now, it's more expensive than the Signature Edition.

Plus, when you buy a new Kindle, check whether you're eligible for three free months of Kindle Unlimited with your purchase. Check the renewal terms before signing up.

More Kindle dealsBest Amazon device deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Dot $39.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $40.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Kindles aren't the only Amazon devices on sale: You'll also find deals on Amazon's Echos, Fire TVs, and tablets. Our favorite deal is on the Amazon Echo Dot, which is down to just $39.99. That's not the lowest price we've ever spotted, but it's still worth a look if you need a compact smart speaker.

It's also compatible with Alexa+, Amazon's AI assistant, which helps you do everything from meal planning to booking dinner reservations.

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Best TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Ember 55-inch Artline QLED 4K TV ✅ $499.99 at Amazon
$899.99 Save $400   Get Deal Why we like it

"If you want an aesthetic TV that doubles as artwork on your wall, but don't quite have the budget for Samsung's The Frame, Amazon's new Ember Artline TVs are a solid alternative. The 55-inch model is on sale for less than $500 ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, which is 44% off and its best price on record. While Amazon's art TV isn't quite as impressive in the specs department as Samsung's, it does offer a free art gallery and a wide selection of frame options at no extra cost. It's not our top pick at full price, but at $400 off? It's hard to pass up." — Christina Buff, Mashable Contributor

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Best outdoor deal Opens in a new window Credit: Coleman Coleman Sundome 4-Person Camping Tent $81.68 at Amazon
$117.99 Save $36.31   Get Deal Why we like it

This four-person Coleman tent, designed for warm-weather camping, sets up in about 10 minutes and has an E-port for threading an extension cord inside. It's marked down to just $81.68 right now, a 31% discount. It was about $2 more expensive during Amazon's summer Prime Day sale.

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Best power station deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ecoflow Ecoflow Delta 3 Classic with 220W Solar Panel ✅ $699 at Amazon
$1,099 Save $400   Get Deal Why we like it

"One of the major benefits of a portable power station is the ability to recharge using solar power. The EcoFlow Delta 3 Classic bundle with a 220W solar panel is a great choice ahead of Prime Day. You'll get the 1,024Wh portable power station with a 1,800W output that can power even big appliances like fridges. It has X-Boost providing up to 2,600W for higher-power devices.

With full sun, EcoFlow says the Delta 3 Classic can recharge in about six hours with the 220W solar panel. Of course, you can also recharge using standard wall power or a generator. When plugged into a wall outlet, the EcoFlow can reach 80 percent capacity in just 45 minutes." — Lois Mackenzie, Mashable Contributor

More power station dealsBest memory and SSD deals Opens in a new window Credit: SanDisk SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD ✅ $251.94 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $48.05   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: SanDisk SanDisk 512GB microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 $159.99 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $40   Get Deal Why we like it

"SanDisk is a favorite of mine when buying memory products, and I use their Extreme portable SSDs to back up my own photo and video collection. (As a tech editor, I take a lot of photos and videos.) Thanks to RAMageddon, you have to take any opportunity you can find to save on portable SSDs, flash drives, microSD cards, and hard drives. Already, some of SanDisk's most popular memory products are on sale, like their microSD Express card for the Switch 2 and the new version of their popular Extreme drive." — Timothy Beck Werth, Mashable Tech Editor

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Best fitness tracker and smartwatch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Vivoactive 5 $181.97 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $118.02   Get Deal Why we like it

Many runners believe Garmin is the gold standard of smartwatches and fitness trackers. And ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, you can grab the Garmin Vivoactive 5 for just $181.97. That saves you over $118 off its retail price.

The Vivoactive 5 features an AMOLED display and up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, so you can wear it around the clock. It provides Body Battery energy monitoring along with a sleep score and personalized tips to improve your sleep. Plus, it has more than 30 built-in sports apps.

Best Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars Smart Play: Millennium Falcon $79.95 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $20.04   Get Deal Why we like it

"If you've got a Lego Smart Brick on hand, this deal is well worth checking out: Lego's Star Wars SMART Play: Millennium Falcon set has plummeted to its lowest-ever price at Amazon for Prime Big Deal Days.

This Lego set does not come with the Lego Smart Brick, but it is compatible with it. If you already have one that comes included with the All-in-One sets, then you'll be able to enjoy the sounds of the Millennium Falcon and crew from this 885-piece build. As for what crew comes with the set, you'll get SMART Han Solo, SMART Chewbacca, SMART Luke Skywalker, and SMART C-3PO minifigures, alongside four SMART Tags to use with the Smart Brick." — Hannah Hoolihan, Mashable Contributor

More Lego dealsBest streaming and subscription deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Audible $0.99/month for four months + free $20 credit Get Deal Why we like it

Right now, eligible Prime members can get four months of Audible Standard for $0.99 per month — $3.96 total. On top of that, you get a free $20 credit to spend on the title(s) of your choice.

Your membership lets you download one audiobook per month. including classics, new releases, and BookTok faves like the ACOTAR series. And if 99 cents feels a little high, you can also sign up for a 30-day free trial.

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October Prime Day 2026: Live updates on Apple, Kindle, Lego, and Samsung deals

9 hours 57 min ago

Amazon will host its annual Prime Big Deal Days sale on Oct. 6 and 7, and Mashable shopping experts will be bringing you live updates on all of the best October Prime Day deals. If you're looking to save on essentials or desperately need some relief from this year's tech price hikes, this is your chance to save some serious cash.

We know that shoppers are keeping an eye on the build-up to Black Friday, but we expect this event to drop deals in just about every category. We're already seeing price drops on Apple MacBooks, first-ever deals on new Bose headphones, and huge discounts on top TVs from brands like Samsung, LG, and TCL. Our shopping experts are ready to help you save, and we'll be cross-checking prices at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart to make sure you know where to find the lowest prices.

Keep scrolling for the full schedule of events and the latest Prime Day deals, live updates, price drops, low-stock alerts, and news from the Mashable shopping team.

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Inside Camp Looksmax, Claviculars $7,500 camp for looks and dating lessons

11 hours 2 min ago

A week in a Los Angeles mansion, dating lessons, a wardrobe upgrade, and PowerPoint presentations about plastic surgery. Welcome to Camp Looksmax.

Hosted by streamer Braden Peters, AKA Clavicular (who was charged with rape in Massachusetts on Sept. 8; Peters’ attorneys have denied the allegations in a related civil lawsuit), and fellow creator Hexumlite, the seven-day residential program promises coaching on appearance, confidence, and dating skills.

You don’t need a spot in the mansion to follow along. The first session began Oct. 1 and is being broadcast around the clock on Clavicular’s Kick channel, where he has nearly 450,000 followers.

But joining the lessons comes at a considerable cost. According to the camp’s website, the first session sold out in 72 hours, and a second begins Oct. 8 at $7,500 per attendee. Here's what that gets you.

Credit: Screenshot/CampLooksmax.com

If "looksmaxxing" hasn’t made its way onto your feed, the term refers to attempts to improve physical attractiveness. Some advice covers familiar territory: grooming, exercise, skincare. Other parts of the subculture promote extreme interventions and rigid beliefs about how much appearance determines success.

Camp Looksmax turns that online pursuit into an in-person curriculum. Its website advertises mentorship with one of the trend’s best-known creators, Clavicular, alongside Hexumlite, plus classes, outings, and guided practice approaching unassuming women on the street.

SEE ALSO: Who is Clavicular, and why is he everywhere right now? What is happening at "camp?"

A lot. For starters, there are online dating lessons and practice dates. In one clip, the date, a local college girl, advises a campgoer to say "um" less frequently while Peters and the other attendees watched closely. "You're just not flowing," Clavicular added.

Then there’s the wardrobe. A day-three itinerary outlined a Zara shopping challenge, with a cash reward for the best outfit, followed by a visit to Tall Men Shoes for footwear that adds height, otherwise known as "lifts." In clips from the stream, Peters talked to his pupils all about "height frauding," and even said that he was "really off-put how few people were wearing lifts on the first day of camp."

The styling feedback can get quite specific, and focuses mainly on looking "high class." In one exchange, Clavicular approves a participant's H&M shirt but tells him to lose the shorts because they make his shoe lifts more noticeable. He also has a distaste for sagging pants.

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Physical appearance is essential, beyond what you wear. During introductions, Clavicular gets in detail about his height, deltoid width, and "bone-pressed penile length." He encourages participants to share similar measurements, including their height. Clavicular suggests to do "spinal deadhangs" before going out in order to make yourself taller. He also encouraged participants to share their most "blackpilling" moment. (In the incel vocabulary, the "blackpill" refers to the belief that appearance determines a person’s prospects in life and with women.)

The dating lessons also take participants outside the mansion to practice "cold approaching," or starting conversations with unassuming women on the street. "Sorry, you caught me off guard," one girl replies to streamer Hexumlite, who approached her in the middle of a crowded street. Others simply walk past the group of men, who often approach one or two women in a large group (with a running start).

After one woman rejected Hexumlite, he told her, "I’m starting to get pissed the f-ck off not gonna lie to you, because at the end of the day if it was a 6’8” f-cking Chad."

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After the day of attempting to pick up women, Clavicular praised the participants. "Only about 5 percent of people have the balls to actually go up to a girl in the middle of the day without being intoxicated," he said. "I really applaud you guys for cold approaching today." (There is no evidence that statistic is accurate.)

Camp Looksmax is $7,500, paid upfront after acceptance (according to the site). Applying is free, and prospective attendees speak with a camp counselor before securing a place. The package includes mansion accommodation, chef-prepared meals, mentorship, camp-organized activities, and custom-tailored clothing. Getting to and from Los Angeles is the attendee’s responsibility and costs extra.

There’s a competitive element, too. Organizers advertise a $25,000 prize for one participant, plus the possibility that selected attendees could return to teach future cohorts as "professors." As of Oct. 5, the website lists the second session as 65 percent sold.

SEE ALSO: Clavicular and the online culture that turns humiliating women into content

With another cohort scheduled to arrive Oct. 8, the camp offers a literal example of creators becoming teachers for a largerly Gen Z and Gen Alpha following, some of whom look up to Clavicular and his theology. For boys still developing and figuring out dating and relationships, these lessons may last far after the stream, or week, ends.

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The best new Lego sets of October include the longest Lego set ever and a classic gaming console

11 hours 17 min ago

It's the beginning of a new month, and dedicated Lego fans know what that means: new sets are here.

Though there aren't a ton of October Lego releases, this is very much a quality over quantity situation. Yes, there are standard holiday rollouts ahead of December, but a few sets we've been eyeing since their announcement are finally available to the public. Hint: They include Star Wars, retro gaming, and a classic work of claymation.

SEE ALSO: Our 17 favorite Lego sets, sourced from actual Lego fans

All told, there are seven new Lego sets that stand out this month — check them out below:

Lego Up-Scaled Mrs. Claus Minifigure A Christmas queen. Credit: Lego

Santa got the new set love last month, and this month, it's Mrs. Claus's turn. This super-sized minifig can be a nice addition to your holiday decor that doesn't require hours of building, with the set topping out at 904 pieces.

Pieces: 904 pieces Recommended age: 10+

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Up-Scaled Mrs. Claus Minifigure $59.99 at Lego
  Shop Now Lego Ideas Wallace & Gromit Have you ever seen a windowsill look so whimsical? Credit: Lego

The Mashable team has had its eyes on this Wallace & Gromit set since its announcement last month, and can you blame us? From the sidecar to Gromit's posable ears and the impressively brickified creation of the iconic duo, you can practically create your own stop motion adventure starring the pair.

Pieces: 1,038 Recommended age: 18+

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Ideas Wallace & Gromit $99.99 at Lego
  Shop Now Lego Icons Holiday House A guaranteed white Christmas. Credit: Lego

Ceramic winter village sets are classic, but this Lego Icons set allows for a fun (less fragile) twist. This holiday house set in particular draws some inspiration from a favorite carol of many (hint: note the horse and the sleigh), plus a light-up brick you can turn on to give the house an extra cozy atmosphere. All told, the set comes with four minifigures, interior and exterior decorations, and plenty of potential for getting into the holiday spirit.

Pieces: 1,354 pieces Recommended age: 18+

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Icons Holiday House $119.99 at Lego
  Shop Now Lego Icons Bookstore: Book Nook Bookception. Credit: Lego

Book nooks are kind of a must for any reader, and though this isn't Lego's first (we still clock every time the Balrog one is on sale), this one feels like an extra special homage to book lovers. Closed up, this nook provides a peek through the window storefront of the world's coziest-looking bookstore. Opened up, the bookstore expands, featuring a spiral staircase, a reading area, and a cat — in other words, bookworm essentials.

Pieces: 1,690 pieces Recommended age: 18+

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Icons Bookstore: Book Nook $149.99 at Lego
  Shop Now Lego PlayStation The nostalgia of the PlayStation: captured. Credit: Lego

I'm half convinced that if you didn't look at this set too hard, you could easily mistake it for a real PlayStation. From the console to the controller, Lego could've easily stopped at the faithful recreation and called it a day, but being the brand they are, they decided to add two mini dioramas of the games Gran Turismo and Ape Escape in the interior of the console. Though it was announced a month ago, this set hasn't been available to preorder, so we're thrilled to see it finally for sale in the Lego store.

Pieces: 1,911 pieces Recommended age: 18+

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego PlayStation $179.99 at Lego
  Shop Now Lego Ideas Downton Abbey Some staging ideas for your new build. Credit: Lego

Maybe you'll never get to live in Downton Abbey, but hey, a nearly 5,000-piece Lego recreation of the series' setting isn't a bad consolation. Alongside the impressive exterior, the back view shows all the rooms, including the kitchen, servants' hall, Mr. Carson's office, as well as the dining room, main hall, and library on the upper level. The set also features 13 minifigures from Season 6 of the show.

Pieces: 4,711 pieces Recommended age: 18+

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Downtown Abbey $349.99 at Lego
  Shop Now Lego Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer I mean yeah, it definitely gives longest Lego ever. Credit: Lego

This set is no joke. As Mashable reported in the announcement of this Star Destroyer, it's the longest Lego set ever made, at 53.5 inches. It required the brand's engineers to create a new Lego system core to properly anchor the exterior panels. In addition to the impressive model of Darth Vader's ship from The Empire Strikes Back, this set comes with the minifigures for Luke's father himself, Boba Fett, and the five other bounty hunters from the film. Though it's certainly priced accordingly, this set will be a hard one to miss for any Star Wars and Lego super fans.

Pieces: 6,130 pieces Recommended age: 18+

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer $799.99 at Lego
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