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SAVE $90: As of Oct. 10, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is on sale for $189.99 on Amazon. That's a 32% savings on the list price.

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 was recently replaced as the latest model in the lineup with the release of the Galaxy Watch 8, so you know what this means? Big savings on the 7. The 7 has been a beloved smartwatch for a long time, and if you don't need the newest model in the lineup, you really can't go wrong with this one. Not to mention, it's still sitting at its Prime Day price.

As of Oct. 10, the Galaxy Watch 7 is just $189.99, its lowest-ever price. This is a savings of $90. For this price, you can choose between the white and green colored bands, and you'll get the 44mm screen.

This smartwatch does a bit of everything, and as a fitness tracker, it's top-notch. For exercise tracking, it compares your latest run or bike ride to your previous one, so you can see how you’re progressing. And each morning, you get an Energy Score that shows how ready you are for the day based on your recent activity and rest.

It also features improved heart rate tracking that filters out movement for more accurate readings, plus sleep tracking that helps you build better habits and can detect signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea. And it helps you to improve your health too. Wellness Tips uses your watch data to give simple, useful suggestions to help you stay on track with your goals.

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Today's Connections: Sports Edition features athletes with talented feet.

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. 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: 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: Pitch type

• Green: Important for receptions

• Blue: Winter sports techniques

• Purple: Sports stars and TV personalities

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

• Yellow: Fastball

• Green: Football passing routes

• Blue: Alpine skiing disciplines

• Purple: Athletes to win "Dancing with the Stars"

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 #382 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• Fastball - CHEESE, FOUR-SEAMER, GAS, HEAT

• Football passing routes - DRAG, POST, SLANT, WHEEL

• Alpine skiing disciplines - COMBINED, DOWNHILL, SLALOM, SUPER-G

• Athletes to win "Dancing with the Stars" - DRIVER, OHNO, SHUMPERT, YAMAGUCHI

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

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

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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.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Friday, Oct. 10, 2025:

AcrossGo off the ___ ... like the last letter of 8-Across?

• The answer is Grid.

The "R" of P.R., on a map

• The answer is Rico.

Patient's share of the cost

• The answer is Copay.

São ___, Brazil

• The answer is Paulo.

Totally disconnect and enjoy nature

• The answer is Unplu.

DownRhyming partner of moan

• The answer is Groan.

Tear to pieces

• The answer is Rip Up.

Daring response to "All in"

• The answer is I Call.

"___ get my drift?"

• The answer is Do You.

Computer's "brain," for short

• The answer is CPU.

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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.

SAVE $20.01: As of Oct. 10, the Google TV streamer is on sale for $79.98 at Amazon. That's a 20% savings on the list price.

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Prime Day has come to an end, and the deals are starting to wither away. The next big sales event will be Black Friday at the end of November, so there's some time to wait. But if you're in need of a tech upgrade now, don't fret, there are still some post-Prime Day sales lingering, and not to mention, Amazon's Daily Deals are often impressive. Like this deal on the Google TV streamer, still sitting at its Prime Day price.

As of Oct. 10, it is currently priced at $79.98. Now, it's not its lowest-ever price, but it's close. According to camelcamelcamel, in May, it hit $79, just 98 cents better than it is now. This model also made it to our list of the best streaming devices for 2025.

The device setup is similar to most streaming device setups, except rather than a stick that plugs directly into your TV, for the Google TV streamer, you connect it via an HDMI cable.

This streaming device is a great way to make watching easier on a non-smart TV, or even just upgrade your setup to a Google platform. It brings together content from all your streaming services on a single home screen. You can also access live TV and more than 800 free channels from apps like Pluto TV and Tubi.

The 4K edition has support for up to 4K HDR and Dolby Vision. It delivers a clear, detailed picture quality, and you can connect speakers with Dolby Atmos for an even more immersive sound experience. The latest model includes a faster processor, double the memory, and 32GB of storage, so switching between apps is nice and easy, and above all, fast.

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There's plenty to not like about the winter. It's cold, it's icy, it's windy, and — yes — it's very, very dark. And as far as we're concerned that's the worst part: Having to endure those short days, and dark mornings and evenings. The darkness takes its toll.

It's draining trying to live your life without enough sunlight. That's especially true for office workers who spend every hour of daylight stuck inside a building. It can be a struggle to get out of bed in the morning, and even harder to be productive and then kick back when the working day is done. But it's not all doom and gloom.

SAD therapy lamps are a great way to help relieve the winter blues. And there's a wide range of these devices available, helping alleviate the symptoms of SAD (seasonal affective disorder) if you're not getting enough natural light. All of which means you don't have to suffer through six months of darkness. But which is the right SAD therapy lamp for you? Let us help put some light on the subject with some useful information and a selection of the best SAD therapy lamps available right now.

What is seasonal affective disorder?

Just as it sounds — and appropriately shortened to SAD — seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern. It usually affects people during the winter months, causing sufferers to feel low, lethargic, anxious, or irritable.

What causes seasonal affective disorder?

According to the NHS guidelines, the cause of seasonal affective disorder is not fully understood though it’s usually linked to the lack of sunlight, which may prevent the brain from producing certain hormones or upset your body clock.

How does light therapy work?

Spending around 30 minutes in front of a light is thought to reduce the effects of SAD by simulating sunlight, which can encourage your brain produce melatonin and serotonin to help with your sleep and moods. The NHS recommends light therapy as one of standard treatments for seasonal affective disorder.

What does lux mean?

You’ll see this term a lot when shopping for therapy lamps. Lux is the unit of measurement for light intensity. According to some research, a light intensity of 2,500 can improve your wellbeing. Most of the lights listed below have a lux of up to 10,000.

How big are light therapy lamps?

While the desired effects are essentially all the same — a means of getting some light on you — they do come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some are portable, which allows you to take them wherever you go — particularly into the office, where a healthy amount of light can be hard to come by — while others are made to stay in a fixed spot.

What is the best SAD therapy lamp?

It's up to you to decide the lamp that works best for you, your home, and your daily routine. But we’ve done the research and put a spotlight on the very best models.

These are the best SAD therapy lamps for 2025.

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.

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

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A bottomless space.

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ABYSS

Hurdle Word 2 hint

A Nascar driver.

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RACER

Hurdle Word 3 hint

To hit hard.

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SMITE

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Similar.

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ALIKE

Final Hurdle hint

A curved pathway.

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ORBIT

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The Moon is up and easy to spot tonight. Its surface is covered in craters and plains that are nice and easy to see, thanks to where we are in the lunar cycle. The lunar cycle is the Moon’s regular orbit around Earth, which causes it to go through different phases from new to full and back again.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Thursday, Oct. 10, the moon phase is Waning Gibbous. Tonight, only 84% will be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation.

The moon is covered in interesting craters, mountains, and Apollo landing spots. And we can see lots of them tonight. With just your naked eye, spot the Oceanus Procellarum, the Mare Serenitatis, and the Mare Tranquillitatis. If you have binoculars, pull them out to see the Grimaldi Basin, the Mare Humorum, and the Gassendi Crater. And if you have a telescope, you'll also see the Rupes Altai, Fra Mauro Highlands, and the Rima Hyginus.

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon will be on Nov. 5.

What are moon phases?

NASA explains that as the Moon completes its 29.5-day orbit around Earth, it passes through a series of phases. These changes happen because the positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon relative to each other shift over time. From Earth, we see the Moon as fully bright, partially lit, or completely dark, but the same side always faces us. The differences in appearance come from how much sunlight hits its surface at each point in its orbit.

The eight main moon phases are:

New Moon - The moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Last Quarter (or Third Quarter) - Another half-moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.