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"Nightbitch," based on the novel by Rachel Yoder, sees Adams playing a stay-at-home mother who thinks she's becoming a dog.

Two weeks. That's how long Concord, a seemingly high-budget first-party PlayStation game, got to live.

Sony announced on the PlayStation Blog on Tuesday that the team-based first-person shooter would shut down on Sept. 6, just a fortnight after its launch on PS5 and PC. In the blog post, game director Ryan Ellis said parts of the game landed with people — but too much of it didn't.

"However, while many qualities of the experience resonated with players, we also recognize that other aspects of the game and our initial launch didn’t land the way we’d intended," Ellis said.

As part of this, Concord is no longer for sale and anyone who bought it has been refunded.

SEE ALSO: ‘Concord’ review: Sorry to say it, but it's a flop

If you've been following along with Concord's story, this outcome is as sad as it was inevitable. First announced back in May, Concord was the result of years of work by Firewalk, a new studio formed by industry veterans. However, from minute one, fan reactions to the reveal were fairly muted — and a beta later in the summer didn't do much to ratchet up player enthusiasm.

Reviews praised the gunplay when it launched on Aug. 23, but noted the generic art style and the broad outdated-ness of an Overwatch-style game launching in the era of Fortnite. All of that, combined with a $40 price point, led to staggeringly low sales across both PlayStation and PC. And two weeks later, it was all over.

The PlayStation Blog post is vague about what's next for Concord. The most likely answer is "nothing," but the post did leave a door open for some kind of return down the line. As always, hopefully nobody loses their job over this.

SAVE 12%: The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition bundle is on sale at Amazon for $232.97, down from the usual price of $264.97. That's a savings of $32.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition bundle $232.97 at Amazon
$264.97 Save $32.00 Get Deal

Welcome to sweater weather. Ok, maybe we're still a bit early since some areas of the country are still in the depths of sweaty summer, but it'll be here soon enough. When the leaves turn and you start stocking up on tea, you'll want to snuggle up with a good book. Amazon has a deal in store today that'll help with just that.

As of Sept. 3, the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition bundle is on sale at Amazon for $232.97, marked down from the normal price of $264.97. That's a 12% discount on the bundle that includes the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition device (32GB), leather cover, and wireless charging dock.

Since the dawn of ebooks, the Kindle device has been a frontrunner. Amazon now has a decent lineup of Kindle devices, but we have a favorite. It's the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. In Mashable's review, senior editor Stan Schroeder explains the Signature Edition has a few noteworthy advantages over the original Paperwhite. For starters, it comes with double the storage — 32 GB to hold all your favorite titles and series. It also comes with a wireless charger which means you can prop it up in its stand while still getting a great reading experience and a full charge.

This bundle also includes a leather cover and a power adapter. But you won't need to concern yourself much with the wireless charger since Amazon says this Kindle can get up to 10 weeks of life on a single charge.

The Kindle Paperwhite is well known for its paper-like screen, giving an experience that's pretty darn close to reading a physical book. However, unlike a traditional book, the Kindle is waterproof, so if it's gets splashed by the pool or it's in your backpack during a fall rain storm, you'll be ok.

If you're looking for a fall treat, the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition bundle is the perfect purchase, providing plenty of enjoyment in the upcoming cozy season. And thanks to today's sale price, you can snag the bundle for 12% off.

These are the best deals still live during the Best Buy Labor Day Sale as of September 3:

Best Buy Labor Day Sale Deals Still Live Now Best Tech Deal Apple MacBook Air, 14-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $799 at Best Buy (Save $200) Get Deal Best Headphones Deal Sonos Ace $399 at Best Buy (Save $50) Get Deal Best Appliance Deal Samsung Bespoke 29 Cu. Ft. 4-Door Flex French Door Refrigerator $2,049.99 at Best Buy (Save $2,050) Get Deal

Labor Day may have come and gone, but that doesn't mean all the deals have dried up, too. Eagle-eyed shoppers can still take advantage of plenty of sales that are still live right now. Case in point: some of the discounts that were part of the Best Buy Labor Day Sale are still available now, so you can rack up the deals while supplies last.

Though these deals were originally scheduled to disappear on Monday, September 2, it looks like many of them have been extended. We've sifted through all the discounts that are still available now, and there are still tons of different goods on sale. Essentially, if you see something, snag it while you can. There's no telling when things will disappear from virtual shelves or those prices will jump back up.

Below, find some of our favorite last-minute picks from the Best Buy Labor Day Sale that are still live. Add to your cart, no promo code required, and stack up the savings.

Best tech deal Opens in a new window Credit: Best Buy Our pick: Apple MacBook Air, 14-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $799.00 at Best Buy
$999.00 Save $200.00 Get Deal Why we like it

If you've been looking to pick up a MacBook without breaking the bank, this is an excellent price for an affordable model that's still more than capable of running the latest version of MacOS. It's light, ultra-thin, and portable. It comes with a 14-inch Liquid Retina display as well as 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD and a 1080p HD webcam, which makes it great for taking classes or keeping up with friends and family on the go. This reduced price takes this laptop into a more affordable category alongside some of its competitors as well, so if you're a student, or just prefer Macs, it's worth taking the plunge.

More tech deals:

• 2021 Apple iPad (A13 Bionic chip, 64GB SSD, WiFi) — $199.99 $329.99 (save $130)

• Sony 2024 77-inch Class Bravia 8 OLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV — $2,899.99 $3,899.99 (save $1,000)

• Samsung 55-inch Class S90D OLED TV — $1,399.99 $1,899.99 (save $900)

• Samsung 65-inch Class DU7200 Series Crystal 4K TV — $469.99 $529.99 (save $60)

• LG Gram Laptop — $1,199.99 $2,099.99 (save $900)

• HP Envy 2-in-1 14-inch Laptop — $649.99 $1,049.99 (save $400)

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE — $349.99 $449.99 (save $100)

Best headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Best Buy Our pick: Sonos Ace $399.00 at Best Buy
$449.00 Save $50.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Sonos Ace cans are a great option for heavy hitting headphones at a discounted price. Mashable Deputy Editor Miller Kern reviewed the headphones and proclaimed them worth buying for "true audiophiles" and those with a Sonos ecosystem at home. They're lightweight at just 11 ounces, offer up to 30 hours of battery life with active noise cancellation turned on, and can connect via Bluetooth or USB-C, complete with fast charging that grants three hours of playback with three minutes on the charger.

More headphone deals:

• Apple AirPods Max — $529.99 $549.99 (save $20)

• Sony WH1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones — $249.99 $349.99 (save $100)

• AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) — $189.99 $249.99 (save $60)

Best appliance deal Opens in a new window Credit: Best Buy Our pick: Samsung 4-Door Flex French Door Refrigerator $2,049.99 at Best Buy
$4,099.99 Save $2,050.00 Get Deal Why we like it

It's time to upgrade to a smart fridge. This Samsung model is all about keeping things convenient. It's a roomy appliance with a special Beverage Zone that can keep your drinks and desserts cooled to your choice, with customizable door panels, an auto-open door, automatic ice maker, and a UV deodorizing filter to keep things clean and sanitary. It can integrate with your Samsung SmartThings ecosystem and can assist you with lowering your monthly energy bill. There's even an automatic light that goes on as you get closer so you can get a quick view of what you have in the fridge.

More appliance deals:

• LG Side-by-Side Refrigerator — $1,299.99 $1721.99 (save $422)

• GE 4.5 Cubic Foot High-Efficiency Top Load Washer — $559.99 $799.99 (save $240)

• Samsung 31 cubic foot 3-Door French Door Smart Refrigerator — $1,699.99 $2,339.99 (save $640)

• LG - 24-inch Front Control Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher — $599.99 $899.99 (save $300)

Missed out on shopping deals over the long weekend? Fret not, because Amazon has plenty of Labor Day sales that are still live. Here are some of our favorites.

Amazon Labor Day deals that are still live Best headphone deal Apple AirPods Max $399 at Amazon (save $150) Get Deal Best tech deal Amazon Kindle (16GB) $84.99 at Amazon (save $15) Get Deal Best kitchen deal Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 $89.99 at Amazon (save $30) Get Deal

Aside from shopping during Amazon Prime Day, browsing deals at the mega retailer during holidays like Labor Day, President's Day, and Memorial Day can be a smart choice if you like to save some money. However, the long weekends also mean you might be away, taking a much-deserved break from real life. If that's the case, you might not be scrolling through Amazon's sale pages until the weekend is over. If that's you, we have some exciting news. As of Sept. 3, we're still seeing tons of great Labor Day deals at Amazon.

From robot vacuums to top-of-the-line headphones, you're in luck today if you feel like scoring a great deal on a serious tech upgrade. Here are just a few of our favorite Amazon Labor Day deals that are still live.

Best headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Our pick: Apple AirPods Max $399.00 at Amazon
$549.00 Save $150.00 Get Deal Why we like it

For some folks, wearing earbuds for eight hours a day isn't ideal. If you prefer the comfort of over-the-ear headphones, check out this deal on the Apple AirPods Max.

If you're an iOS fan, you're surely familiar with the AirPods line, but the Max are the only model with an over-the-ear design. Priced at $549, other brands can seem to offer a better value. However, Amazon's lingering Labor Day sale price of $399 puts the AirPods Max in a great position. Plus, this sale price comes mighty close to the lowest we've ever seen — just $5 more. If you've been on the fence about investing in the AirPods Max, this sale price might help with your decision.

And now that pumpkin spice is on everyone's minds, we have to bring up the fact that holiday shopping is just around the corner. Paired with today's great price, means you might want to consider who's on your holiday shopping list this year, and if anyone is deserving of a pair of AirPods Max.

More headphones deals that are still live

• Soundcore by Anker P20i True Wireless Earbuds — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20)

• JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless Earbuds — $29.95 $49.95 (save $20)

• JBL Tune Flex True Wireless Earbuds — $49.95 $99.95 (save $50)

• Sonos Ace Headphones — $399 $449 (save $150)

Best tech deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Our pick: Amazon Kindle (16GB) $84.99 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $15.00 Get Deal Why we like it

As cooler temps arrive, thoughts of cozy weekends spent on the couch with a good book come to mind. If your bookshelves are at maximum capacity, ebooks might be the way forward. As part of Amazon's Labor Day sale, you can score the Amazon Kindle (16GB) for just $84.99, on sale from the usual price of $99.99. That means you'll be saving 15% on a lightweight Kindle.

Back in July, we were bummed to find pretty dismal sales on Kindle devices during Prime Day, so this Labor Day deal is a nice surprise. The Kindle offers 16GB of storage space, so you'll be able to download your favorite titles and enjoy them while reading at the park, on the way to work, or on your next long-weekend vacation.

More Kindle deals that are still live

• Kindle Kids (16GB) — $94.99 $119.99 (save $25)

• Kindle Paperwhite Kids (16GB) — $134.99 $169.99 (save $35)

• Kindle Paperwhite Essentials Bundle (16GB) — $198.97 $224.97 (save $26)

• Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Essentials Bundle (32GB) — $226.97 $264.97 (save $38)

Best kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Our pick: Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 $119.99 at Amazon
Get Deal Why we like it

Sure, the microwave was a pretty revolutionary kitchen appliance, but have you tried out an air fryer? These countertop appliances are something magnificent. If you're still non-committal, the Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 priced at just $89.99 is truly something to consider. For starters, you're getting a 25% discount off the standard price of $119.99. Beyond that, you'll be getting four (incredibly useful) functions — air fry, roast, reheat, and dehydrate.

Within the 5-quart air fryer, you can whip a crispy batch of sweet potato fries from scratch, reheat last night's pizza, make homemade apple chips, or even bake a loaf of bread. Ninja says the capacity can handle four pounds of fries or five pounds of chicken wings. Those happen to fit perfectly into the snack menu for the upcoming football season.

More Amazon Labor Day deals that are still live

• Amazon Echo Pop — $22.99 $39.99 (save $17)

• Hydroflask Wide Mouth water bottle (Trillium, 24 ounces) — $29.89 $39.95 (save $10.06)

• Roku Streaming Stick 4K — $34 $49.99 (save $15.99)

• Amazon Echo Spot Alarm Clock — $54.99 $79.99 (save $25)

• Amazon Echo Show 8 — $104.99 $149.99 (save $45)

• Roborock S8 Pro Ultra robot vacuum — $899.99 $1,599.99 (save $700)

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Sept. 3: OUR TOP PICK Apple MacBook Air (M2 chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $799 at Amazon (save $200) Get Deal BEST EARBUDS DEAL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) $139.99 at Amazon (save $29.01) Get Deal BEST HEADPHONES DEAL Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones $39.99 at Amazon (save $20) Get Deal BEST POWER BANK DEAL Anker Nano Power Bank (30W, built-in USB-C cable) $31.99 at Amazon (save $8) Get Deal

Labor Day has come and gone, but the deals are still here. In typical Amazon fashion, there are plenty of awesome deals still sticking around on Sept. 3, including some epic price drops on our favorite brands like Apple and Sony.

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. If none of these light your fire, be sure to check back throughout the week. We'll be making new selections each day.

Our top pick Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air (M2 chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $799.00 at Amazon
$999.00 Save $200.00 Get Deal

Sure, there are newer MacBook models around, but the 2022 M2 MacBook Air is still a beast and a solid choice for most users — especially those on a budget. Mashable's Alex Perry gave this laptop a 4.6/5 rating in his review, where he called it "an ideal job companion with excellent performance and one of the best keyboards around." And it's an especially great buy today, as the base model (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is back down to its record-low price of $799 — that's 20% in savings and matches its Prime Day price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods (3rd gen) $139.99 at Amazon
$169.00 Save $29.01 Get Deal

The third-generation Apple AirPods offer plenty of upgrades from the previous iteration, including longer battery life, better sound quality, a sleeker design, and personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking. We really wish they offered noise cancellation, but we're more willing to forgive the design flaw when they're on sale at this price. As of Sept. 3, you can slash 17% off and grab a pair for $139.99 instead of the usual $169. That's just $20 away from their record-low from Prime Day.

Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones $39.99 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal

While they're not Sony's fanciest headphones, the budget-friendly Sony WH-CH520s are still a solid pick. They offer up to 50 hours of battery life, a three-minute fast charge, customizable sound quality and profiles on the app, and a lightweight, cozy fit. Just pick a preset to match the genre you're listening to, or completely create your own. Regularly $59.99, you can grab the WH-CH520 headphones on sale for only $39.99 as of Sept. 3. That's 33% in savings and just a few bucks shy of their lowest price on record.

Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Nano Power Bank (30W, built-in USB-C cable) $31.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $8.00 Get Deal

Sick of watching your phone battery dip into the red with nothing you can do about it? It's time to grab a portable charger like the Anker Nano Power Bank, which can take an iPhone 15 from zero to 50 percent battery life within 30 minutes. It packs 30W fast charging in both directions, as well as a convenient built-in USB-C cable to juice up your devices. There's also USB-C and USB-A charging ports to attach your own cable for non-USB-C devices. As of Sept. 3, you can pick up this power bank for only $31.99 as a Lightning deal. That's 20% in savings for a limited time.

None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.

Netflix has dropped its trailer for "The Perfect Couple," a new crime miniseries with Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Eve Hewson, Dakota Fanning, and Meghann Fahy.

Dropping one of Apple's GPS AirTags into the trash may seem like a major error, but it could be key to unlocking the false, climate-forward promises of city leaders and corporations.

Earlier this year, Brandy Deason, a Texas resident and climate justice coordinator for Air Alliance Houston, began dropping the small devices into every bag of recycling she dropped off for the city of Houston's new "all plastic accepted" program. The AirTags pinged at a nearby storage facility, nowhere close to where they were expected to be, and certainly were not superheated, chemically treated, or mechanically chopped up, as the program claimed.

A further co-investigation by CBS and Inside Climate News uncovered hundreds of thousands of pounds of yet-to-be recycled plastic waste upon visiting the waste-handling business, known as Wright Waste Management. The piles of garbage weren't just being abandoned, however, the tons of recycling are waiting for a promised overhaul of the city's recycling program, backed by ExxonMobile.

SEE ALSO: How much is AI hurting the planet? Big tech won't tell us.

Houston unveiled the Houston Recycling Collaboration in 2022, in response to low recycling rates of single use and hard-to-recycle plastics, offering a "revolutionary" new way of repurposing the materials. Exxon and other Big Oil players have proposed such "advanced" or "chemical" recycling as a solution to accumulating plastic runoff, with the potential to turn plastic into fuel.

Local environmental activists were immediately wary of the universal promises made by such a recycling effort, and the potential environmental harm caused by what is essentially mass incineration of plastic material. Local environmental watchdog groups have been tracking plastics through the system ever since. City storage locations and plastic sorting plants are reportedly falling behind, failing safety inspections, or fully nonoperational, CBS reported. Wright Waste Management denied CBS's request for comment.

Despite privacy and safety concerns — and their potential appeal to police forces — users have embraced Apple's accessible live tracking tech, and this certainly isn't the first instance of AirTags being used for environmental investigations.

In 2023, several organizations and news outlets — including Reuters, ABC, and CBS local affiliates — used AirTags to fact check the recycling claims of city programs and major industry players, including petrochemical giant Dow Inc. Inside Climate News first published an exposé on Wright Waste Management and Houston's recycling failures in 2023, noting the use of electronic tracking devices by local group The Last Beach Cleanup.

Netflix's trailer for Geeked Week 2024 celebrates sci-fi and fantasy shows such as "Squid Game," "Arcane", and "Stranger Things".

Huawei, once a global smartphone powerhouse but now mostly reduced to the Asian market following a U.S. import ban, is trying something bold this year. The company is launching new phones, with the launch event scheduled mere hours after Apple's iPhone 16 event.

More precisely, Apple's event is scheduled for 10 a.m. PT, September 9, while Huawei's event starts at 2:30 p.m. China Standard Time on September 10, which translates to 11:30 p.m. PT on September 9. While that may be a little late for smartphone enthusiasts on the U.S. west coast, it's still notable that Huawei's event is taking place on the same day as Apple's "It's Glowtime" event.

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It's not just any phone that Huawei is launching, either. The company will unveil a tri-folding smartphone, something we've seen in concepts but never widely available, especially from a major smartphone maker such as Huawei. Details about the device are unknown, though analyst Ross Young says it will have a 10-inch display before folding, and that it will use the "most expensive smartphone panel" yet. Huawei's Executive Director teased the device on Weibo, saying it will be an "epoch-making product."

While Huawei's teaser image for the event obviously focuses on the tri-folding phone, there are reports that Huawei will also announce an electric car, as well as new smartwatches.

SEE ALSO: Xiaomi's SU7 electric car is stunning IRL

Should Huawei really launch an EV, it would be following in Xiaomi's footsteps. Known primarily as a smartphone maker, Xiaomi launched a snazzy-looking, super-fast electric car early this year.

Rumors about an Apple foldable device have been surfacing (and resurfacing) for years, but nothing really materialized in the form of an actual product you can buy. Last we've heard, Apple is working on an iPad/MacBook hybrid, but we won't see it on the market before 2027.

College is the time to start figuring out your future self — but it can be a huge money suck in the now. In addition to tuition, which is no joke these days, you’ll need books, tech gear, and dorm essentials to settle in and take your academic life by the reins.

All the more reason to hit up Walmart for sweet deals on everything you need to level up your college sitch. Whether you’re a first-time freshman or moving back into the dorm, you know all too well that this smart gear will help you nail it on a student budget.

A pink laptop that’s too cool for school Opens in a new window Credit: HP HP Stream 14-inch Laptop with Intel Processor $179.00 at Walmart
$229.00 Save $50.00 Get Deal

A fast laptop is a BTC essential, and this lightweight yet capable 14-inch model checks all the boxes and is a steal at this price. The powerful Intel processor and UHD graphics deliver speed whether you’re taking class notes, researching, or streaming in your (rare) downtime. With 11 hours of battery life, you can dart from your dorm to class to the library without juicing up, a nice perk.

Go ahead, take that 8 a.m. class Opens in a new window Credit: Keurig Keurig K-Express Essentials Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker $49.00 at Walmart
$59.00 Save $10.00 Get Deal

Caffeine is another college must, and a machine that cranks it out should be on every student’s list. This space-saver is an ace pick because it’s only 6.5 inches wide and makes a fresh-brewed cup of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa at the touch of a button. Just pop in your favorite K-Cup pod, and you're done. The 36-ounce water reservoir lets you brew back-to-back cups for those all-nighters.

A mini-fridge that packs it all in Opens in a new window Credit: Arctic King Arctic King 3.2 Cu Ft Mini-Fridge with Freezer $125.00 at Walmart
$198.00 Save $73.00 Get Deal

If energy drinks get you through the day, keep them frosty with this slick and organized mini-fridge. The stainless finish gives your dorm room an instant bump, and its demure size still offers plenty of interior space to keep all your bevs and snacks chilled. There’s even a crisper drawer and a separate freezer for ice cream and frozen pizza.

'Shroom up your dorm Opens in a new window Credit: Cresswell Lighting 8-Inch Glass Mushroom Lamp $19.98 at Walmart
$29.98 Save $10.00 Get Deal

Dorms are notorious for their unflattering lighting, but this amber-colored mushroom-shaped light will grace your space with a soft, ambient glow. Use it as a low-light desk lamp when you’re cramming while your roommate sleeps, or pair it with a WiFi plug that enables you to tell it to turn itself off when your head hits the pillow.

Feather your most stylish nest Opens in a new window Credit: Mainstays Mainstays Retro Floral 5-Piece Reversible Bed in a Bag Comforter Set $26.96 at Walmart
$29.96 Save $3.00 Get Deal

Give your room a homey touch with this super affordable bed-in-a-bag set. You get a comforter, matching sheet set, pillowcase, and sham, and you can pick from tons of patterns and colors to dial in your own dorm vibe. The brushed microfiber feels like a dream, and the machine-washable comforter is reversible, in case you spill on it. Mainstays offers multiple designs, some more gender-neutral than others, so take your pick. 

Your go-to campus kicks Opens in a new window Credit: Crocs Crocs Unisex Baya Slide Sandals $24.95 at Walmart
$34.99 Save $10.04 Get Deal

A cushy new pair of Crocs is a college must, and these sliders will get you around campus in top laid-back style. The signature nubs give your feet a mini-massage, the Croslite material feels like a marshmallow, and you can customize your pair with up to 12 Jibbitz charms in the shape of rainbows, paw prints, or strawberries. Add socks and walk on.

TL;DR: Live stream Badosa vs. Navarro in the 2024 US Open for free on 9Now or TVNZ+. Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Every player in the US Open quarter finals will start to genuinely believe they can win the whole thing. It's only three more games, after all.

Emma Navarro triumphed over Coco Gauff in the last round, and now finds herself up against Paula Badosa. Can the American go all the way and win at Flushing Meadows?

If you want to watch Badosa vs. Navarro in the 2024 US Open for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but top VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of Badosa vs. Navarro without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it gives you enough time to watch every US Open match before recovering your investment.

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

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X's ban in Brazil doesn't look like it's going anywhere anytime soon.

The country's Supreme Court voted unanimously to uphold the decision on Monday, per the BBC, meaning the site will remain banned — and any anyone attempting to access it via a VPN will still be at risk of a fine.

SEE ALSO: X finally lets you edit DMs on iOS. Here's how.

The Supreme Court decision isn't necessarily the biggest surprise, given that it's one of its own justices, Alexandre de Moraes, is the ban's main driving force. Musk and de Moraes previously clashed when the justice ordered X to remove misinformation, which X described as "censorship". X's official Global Affairs account then said the company's legal representative had been threatened with arrest, which resulted in X closing down its operation in Brazil — leading directly to the ban.

In its latest post, X's Global Affairs account said it would be publishing "all of Judge de Moraes’ illegal demands and all related court filings in the interest of transparency" in the days to come.

As for Musk, it seems likely that he'll continue to share angry posts and self-owning memes until this is resolved.

Ever sent a DM on X that you regretted (or, at least, wanted to change)? We've got good news for iOS users: You can now edit your direct messages on X (formerly Twitter) after you've sent them.

Announced by X on its X account as well Help Center, the feature "enhances your ability to correct mistakes, refine your thoughts, or update information after sending a message."

To change a DM after you've sent it, find it in your conversation thread, then click on the three dots menu next to it, and select Edit. A menu will pop up; select Edit again, make your changes, and click "Save" after you're done. The receiver of the message will be able to see that the message has been edited via an "Edited" sign underneath the message.

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The feature was previously available on Android and the web, but now it's available to iOS users as well. There are a few differences as to how it works on different platforms. For example, on Android, and the web, the recipient of the message you've edited will receive a new message that contains the latest version of your message (prefixed by the word "edited" so you know what's going on). On iOS, they will only receive the edited message if they haven't yet seen the original message.

The feature has no time limit, meaning you can change very old messages if you want, but there are other limitations. For example, each message can only be edited up to five times, and editing images is not supported. Additionally, editing encrypted DMs is also not supported yet, though an engineer at X said the company is "working on it."

Neon has released its trailer for Asif Kapadia's new film, "2073".

UPDATE: Sep. 2, 2024, 7:00 p.m. EDT In a statement released to Mashable on Monday, Sept. 2, NASA said the pulsing sound astronaut Butch Wilmore heard coming from a speaker inside Starliner was the result of an audio configuration between the International Space Station and Starliner and has since stopped. Because many spacecraft are interconnected through the station's audio system, noise and feedback are common, the space agency said: "The speaker feedback Wilmore reported has no technical impact to the crew, Starliner, or station operations, including Starliner’s uncrewed undocking from the station no earlier than Friday, Sept. 6."

Apparently, Boeing's troubled spaceship isn't done giving NASA some brain teasers while it's still in space.

Starliner's commander, astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore, asked Houston mission control on Saturday why the test capsule had started emitting strange noises from a speaker. At first the sounds weren't audible, then Wilmore, 61, captured a better recording: an unnerving, perpetual blooping, similar to the pulse of a submarine's sonar ping. 

"I'll let y'all scratch your heads and see if you can figure out what's going on," Wilmore said in his Southern drawl over the radio. 

Flight controllers didn't seem to immediately know the cause or source of the noise. Neither NASA nor Boeing, the spacecraft's developer, responded to questions from Mashable on Sunday regarding the sounds, and it was unclear whether the issue persisted. The only unusual thing Wilmore had observed at the time was the sound transmitted over the speaker. No other problems or weird configurations were happening within the capsule, he said. 

SEE ALSO: 2 women lose their ride to space in Boeing Starliner fallout Boeing's Starliner experienced propulsion problems during its crewed testflight in June 2024. Credit: NASA

On Monday, after Mashable's report published, NASA responded to the inquiry, saying the pulsing sound coming from a speaker in Starliner has since stopped. The sound was the result of an audio configuration between the International Space Station and Starliner — a common occurrence due to the many interconnected spacecraft and modules to the audio system, the U.S. space agency said.

"The speaker feedback Wilmore reported has no technical impact to the crew, Starliner, or station operations, including Starliner’s uncrewed undocking from the station no earlier than Friday, Sept. 6," NASA said in an emailed statement.

Though the agency recently decided Wilmore and his crewmate, pilot Sunita "Suni" Williams, would not return on Starliner but a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, Starliner remains docked at the space station some 250 miles above Earth. It is expected to stay there until departing for a robotic landing without passengers no earlier than 6:04 p.m. ET Friday, Sept. 6. 

If all goes as planned, Starliner will touch down at the Army's White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico about six hours later. A system of parachutes and air bags should cushion its drop over the desert shortly after midnight on Sept. 7.

The pulsing sounds were the latest in a series of quandaries related to Starliner, which launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, in June for its first test flight carrying people. The issue was first reported by Ars Technica on Sunday, based on a posting of the space station chatter in a NASASpaceflight.com forum.

Boeing Starliner's test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will return to Earth on a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule in February 2025. Credit: NASA

Veteran astronauts Wilmore and Williams were in limbo this summer while NASA leadership and Boeing managers discussed whether Starliner was safe to bring them home. During their flight to the space station, Starliner experienced propulsion issues. 

What should have been an eight-day stint in space for them will now stretch for eight months. Both will be incorporated as regular crew members of Expedition 71/72 through February 2025 and will return with the agency’s Crew-9 mission. In the fallout, two astronauts who were originally assigned to Crew-9 — Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson — lost their ride to space to free up a pair of seats for Wilmore and Williams to come home. 

"I'll let y'all scratch your heads and see if you can figure out what's going on."

Getting Starliner through its testing phase has been a relentless battle for Boeing, though its representatives have not always been forthcoming on why the program has suffered so many setbacks. A string of issues has spanned a decade. 

After the Space Shuttle retired in 2011, NASA hitched all of its rides on Russian rockets to the space station, costing the United States tens of millions of dollars per ride. Some considered it a national embarrassment. 

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NASA hired Boeing and SpaceX to build commercial spaceships to carry astronauts to and from the station in 2014. While SpaceX's capsule went into service four years ago, Boeing's Starliner has yet to obtain certification for regular flight operations. 

NASA never intended to have all its eggs in Elon Musk's basket and says Starliner is still crucial to have as a backup. Ken Bowersox, associate administrator for space operations, hinted that the agency expects Starliner to fly again.

"We’ve learned a lot about the spacecraft during its journey to the station and its docked operations," he said in a statement. "We also will continue to gather more data about Starliner during the uncrewed return and improve the system for future flights to the space station."

This story has been updated from an earlier version to include a NASA statement explaining the nature of the pulsing sound within Starliner.

TL;DR: Stream the NRL 2024 for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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What is the NRL?

The National Rugby League (NRL) is a professional rugby league competition in Australasia, containing clubs from New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory, and New Zealand.

The season typically runs from March to October, with each team playing 24 matches. The regular season is followed by a finals series contested by the eight highest placed teams. The season culminates in the NRL Grand Final. The reigning champions are the Penrith Panthers.

When is the NRL in 2024?

The 2024 NRL season is the 117th season of professional rugby league in Australia. This season will run from March 2 to Oct. 6.

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Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for September 3'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 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 used to be available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it. Unfortunately, it has since been taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times.

Is Wordle getting harder?

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

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for September 3 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Close to losing consciousness.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no reoccurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter F.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

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

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

FAINT.

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

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

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

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

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

Connections is the latest New York Times word game 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 September 3's 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?

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's The Mini crossword answers for September 2 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Clemency

• Green: Doing too much

• Blue: Money

• Purple: Types of heads

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

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

• Yellow: Absolve

• Green: Excessively

• Blue: Global Currencies

• Purple: ___Head

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 #450 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Absolve: EXCUSE, PARDON, SAVE, SPARE

• Excessively: BEYOND, EXTRA, OVER, TOO

• Global Currencies: POUND, REAL, WON, YEN

• ___Head: ARROW, BLOCK, FORE, KNUCKLE

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.

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 today's 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.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Tuesday, September 3, 2024:

AcrossConcert tees, pins, posters, etc.

• The answer is merch.

Quick on one's feet

• The answer is agile.

Kind of orange with a "belly button"

• The answer is navel.

As good as it gets

• The answer is ideal.

Study of the stars and planets, for short

• The answer is astro.

DownSuffix for a huge fad

• The answer is mania.

Old-style "Yikes!"

• The answer is egads.

Patented metal fastener on Levi's jeans

• The answer is rivet.

Word shouted during a defibrillator scene in a hospital drama

• The answer is clear.

Name tag heading

• The answer is hello.

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

Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of Games

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

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