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Wearables and smart rings are trending product categories, and now two former Meta employees have launched another new smart ring brand called Sandbar.

Sandbar's first product is the Stream smart ring, available for preorder for $249 and set to ship in summer 2026. The Stream doesn't track your heart rate or steps like the Oura Ring, nor is it an AI device like Bee, the wearable company recently acquired by Amazon.

So, what does it do?

The Stream has two primary functions: It acts as a voice recorder to capture and transcribe your thoughts, and it lets you control music with hand gestures.

Of course, your phone and various AI chatbots can already record and transcribe notes. And most headphones and earbuds feature touch controls that allow you to control your music with your hands.

The Sandbar website states that Stream is a "fast, private, & effortless way to capture thoughts in the moment." A companion app organizes your voice notes into reminders, calendar events, or notes; however, users will need to pay $10 per month for a Pro subscription. A free tier "includes unlimited notes and limited chats."

Preview of Stream ring app with voice notes. Credit: Sandbar Preview of Stream ring app with calendar. Credit: Sandbar

In terms of design, the new smart ring has an aluminum outer surface, a resin inner surface, and a glass touchpad. Sandbar says the ring is "resistant to rain and handwashing."

TechCrunch reports that Sandbar was founded by former Meta employees Mina Fahmi and Kirak Hong. You can preorder the ring on the Sandbar website.

If you're not happy with Liquid Glass, Apple has something for you.

The first major post-iOS 26 update launched this week in the form of iOS 26.1. There are plenty of new features and changes to talk about in the update, but the most pertinent one for our purposes here today is the new tint settings for Liquid Glass, the omnipresent design language introduced in iOS 26. Some people may not like the way push notifications and other UI elements now have a transparent, glassy look. The new iOS update didn't give us the ability to turn it off, necessarily, but there is something you can do, at least.

iOS 26.1: How to tint Liquid Glass Go here first. Credit: Screenshot: Apple/Alex Perry

If you've found it hard to distinguish push notifications from your lock screen's background, this may be for you. Just follow these steps to turn it on:

1. Go to Settings

2. Go to Display & Brightness

3. Go to Liquid Glass and choose between Clear and Tinted

It's right there. Credit: Screenshot: Apple/Alex Perry Left: No tint. Credit: Screenshot: Apple/Alex Perry Right: Tinted. Credit: Screenshot: Apple/Alex Perry

And there you have it. Turning this setting on will make the glassy surfaces more opaque, which does indeed make them stand out more from the background. It's not the same as going back to the way things were, but it's a start.

Critics are roaring for Hamnet, calling it a front-runner of the Academy Award race for Best Picture. Luckily for fans of cinema, Shakespeare, Paul Mescal, and Jessie Buckley, you don't have to wait for this raved-about drama to hit theaters on Nov. 26. Mashable and Focus Features are teaming up for a trio of advance screenings to bring Hamnet to keen viewers ahead of release.

With Hamnet, Oscar-winning director of Nomadland, Chloé Zhao adapts Maggie O'Farrell's historical novel to tell a tale of lust, love, and loss. Mescal (Aftersun, All of Us Strangers) stars with Jessie Buckley (The Lost Daughter, Men), playing William Shakespeare and his witchy wife Agnes. Theirs is a story of brilliant passion that begat three lovely children and world-changing plays, including the great tragedy Hamlet. Now, Hamnet is about the real-life tragedy that inspired Shakespeare to write about the doomed prince.

SEE ALSO: 'Hamnet' review: Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley burn in William Shakespeare tragedy

In Mashable's review out of TIFF, I cheered Mescal and Buckley's riveting chemistry, writing, "In early scenes of courting, they sizzle, each utilizing their well-reputed onscreen intensity." But it's as the film plunges into its tragic turn that both actors sink their teeth into these rich roles, making for a movie that's an absolute must-see.

So how can you see it?

How to see Hamnet early?

Join Mashable and Focus Features for an advanced screening in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, hosted by Mashable's Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko, Social Good Editor Neal Broverman, and Senior Reporter Rebecca Ruiz, respectively.

Details for each advance screening are below:

Hamnet: NYC Advanced Screening

Thursday, Nov. 13, 7 PM ET

AMC Lincoln Square

Hamnet: LA Advanced Screening

Thursday, Nov. 13, 7 PM PT

AMC Century City

Hamnet: SF Advanced Screening

Thursday, Nov. 13, 7 PM PT

AMC Metreon 16

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To secure your seat for these advance screenings — at no cost — all you have to do is fill out this linked entry form. Tell us which screening you'd like to attend, and if you'd like to bring a guest. From there, watch your email to see if you've won a spot at these advanced screenings of Hamnet.

Note: If you get confirmed, seating at the events will be first come, first serve. No one will be admitted without being on Focus Feature's confirmation list.

What else do I need to see Hamnet?

I mean, this one is a tearjerker. So, might we suggest bringing tissues?

Hamnet opens in select theaters on Nov. 26; expanding on Dec. 12.

SAVE $150: As of Nov. 5, the Bose QuietComfort headphones are on sale for just $199 in every color. That's 43% off their usual list price of $349 and matches their Black Friday price from last year.

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The Bose QuietComfort Ultra are the best noise-cancelling headphones we've ever tested, but their more basic sibling — the Bose QuietComfort — are pretty great too. And they're also a whole lot cheaper, if price happens to be a top priority for you.

As of Nov. 5, the Bose QuietComfort noise-cancelling headphones are on sale for only $199 in a slew of colors at Amazon. That's $150, or 43%, off their list price of $349 and matches their lowest price on record, which they first reached on Black Friday last year. And FWIW, that's also about $130 cheaper than the Ultras on sale.

They may not hold the top spot like the Ultras, but the QuietComforts still check all the right boxes. They offer impressive noise cancellation, a comfortable fit, rich audio, and up to 24 hours of battery life. Plus, they come in all sorts of colors — all of which are on sale. The drawbacks are they don't offer a form of spatial audio and their app doesn't come with any next-level AI features. But if you just want a solid pair of noise cancellers that you can wear all day, Bose's budget option is a great pick.

As our sister site PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) put it in their review, "they absolutely won't disappoint if you want to save a bit of money." Choose from nine different color options and snag a pair for just $199 at Amazon while you can. The price could drop even further on Black Friday 2025, but you can rest assured you're getting a great price (the best price to date) if you shop now.

SAVE $501.99: The 65-inch Sony Bravia 5 mini LED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $998, down from the normal price of $1,499.99. That's a 33% discount that matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

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We might have just passed Halloween, but it's never too early to start holiday films. While the weather is changing outside, it's still warm inside which means it's time to tuck into the best holiday films or catch up on shows you missed earlier in the fall. If your current TV is feeling like a let-down, check out this deal at Amazon.

As of Nov. 5, the 65-inch Sony Bravia 5 mini LED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $998, down from the normal price of $1,499.99. That's a 33% discount that saves shoppers a major $501.99. It also matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

Sony makes great TVs and the Bravia 5 lineup earns a spot in this category. The mini LED display is designed to show maximum brightness and contrast, in part thanks to the XR Backlight Master Drive. There's also the 4K resolution to brag about.

SEE ALSO: Amazon has slashed over $600 off the 65-Inch 4K QLED Roku Smart TV

This model comes with some features that are perfect for winter gaming sessions, espeically on the PlayStation 5. For starters, the 120Hz refresh rate is solid for ensuring there's no lag or tearing. But Sony also included Auto HDR Tone Mapping that can help optimize your gaming experience. HDMI 2.1 is also a gaming benefit.

The 65-inch Bravia 5 comes with Google TV so all of your favorite streaming apps will neatly display on the screen. Plus, the 65-inch size is usually great for most living rooms or larger bedrooms.

While it's back down at its record-low price, snag the 65-inch Sony Bravia 5 mini LED 4K TV for under $1,000 at Amazon. Winter streaming will get a face-lift thanks to this upgrade.

Samsung's got big plans for 2026.

According to Korean news outlet Maeil Business News (via 9to5Google), the company plans to sell 35 million units of its Galaxy S26 flagship, with 24 million sales coming in the first six months. For comparison, the company estimated 22 million sales for its Galaxy S25 smartphone, which it launched in January this year, in the first six months after launch.

The company also plans to sell five million units of its foldable phones, namely the Fold and Flip models, which aren't coming until July 2026.

Overall, Samsung's mobile division plans to do $90.7 billion in sales next year.

This is notable as Samsung's mobile division doesn't typically make this much in sales. Last year, however, the company's flagship Galaxy S25 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 exceeded expectations, and Samsung chalks this up to its phones' AI capabilities.

Samsung's chief rival is Apple, and even though the company also had a great year so far, it's almost universally seen as lagging when it comes to AI in its phones.

SEE ALSO: Samsung reveals key features of upcoming Galaxy S26 smartphones

Samsung recently revealed that new camera sensors, a new chip, and "next-gen AI" will be the key features of the Galaxy S26 phones, which are due to launch next January.

The company didn't say much about its super-thin Galaxy S25 Edge, which apparently isn't selling very well.

November's Full Moon is the Beaver Moon, and it's brighting up our skies a little bit more tonight because it's a supermoon.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Wednesday, Nov. 5, the moon phase is Full Moon. This means 100% of the moon is lit up tonight, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation.

The moon is so big and bright in the sky tonight, so there's no shortage of features to spot on its surface (cloud coverage dependent). Without any visual aids, you can see things like the Aristarchus Plateau, and the Serenitatis and Crisium Mares. If you have a pair of binoculars you'll also see the Endymion and Posidonius Craters and the Grimaldi Basin. Finally, with a telescope you'll spot the Reiner Gamma and the Rupes Altai (Altai Scarp).

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon will be on Dec. 4.

What are moon phases?

NASA explains that the moon goes through different phases as it travels around Earth over roughly 29.5 days. The phases result from the shifting angles between the Sun, Moon, and Earth. From our viewpoint, the moon can look fully lit, partially lit, or even vanish from sight, though we always see the same side. What changes is the amount of sunlight bouncing off its surface depending on its position in orbit; a repeating pattern called the lunar cycle.

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)

Third Quarter (or Last 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.

There's hardly ever such a thing as truly free money. We pay for everything, in some way: with labor, with time, with suffering.

So getting a payment from a tech or social media settlement isn't exactly free — it's likely the company messed up in some way and it legitimately owes you that cash — but it certainly can feel like getting free money. And if you're already using the tech or platform, then you might as well get paid for the issue.

Here are five major settlements you might want to look into — just to see if you're owed money.

YouTube

In 2019, Google was sued for allegendly collecting data on users under the age of 13. The suit was amended, and re-amended repeatedly, and in January 2025, a judge finally ruled. While the judge only agreed with some of the plaintiff's claims, they ultimately ruled that Google knowingly “engaged in highly offensive conduct." Now, Google has agreed to a $30 million settlement (without admitting any wrongdoing), and a settlement claims website is now live.

So, if you or your kids watched YouTube videos between July 1, 2013 to April 1, 2020 and were under the age of 13 at the time, you should file a claim.

AT&T

AT&T this summer settled data breach lawsuits between 2019 and 2024. If you are an AT&T customer, you might be entitled to some of the $177 million agreement. The company said it would be contacting customers between August and October. If you haven't been contacted, it might be worth reaching out to check. You can also check out a website devoted to the settlement, which has the proper forms, deadlines, and information you need to claim a settlement.

Facebook

Pretty much everyone used Facebook at some point, which means you could be due for a payment. Settlement payouts related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal actually began to roll out last month and could go on for several more weeks. There was a deadline in 2023 to submit a claim — to be honest, who could remember if they filed something two years ago — but those who will get a payout should get an email alerting them to the fact that a payment is forthcoming.

Amazon

The retail and tech giant agreed last month to pay $1.5 billion to an estimated 35 million customers over alleged deceptive practices regarding Prime membership. You could be eligible for a payment if you signed up to be a Prime member between 2019-2025 and did so using one of the so-called "challenged enrollment flows." Certain customers will automatically get paid while others may be sent a claims form by Amazon, depending on their eligibility.

For more information on the Amazon settlement payments, check out Mashable's coverage.

Anthropic

AI company Anthropic agreed last month to pay authors $1.5 billion over allegations that it used their work to train its model. So yes, you'd have to be one of the authors in the case to get paid by this settlement, but the Books3 dataset at issue in the case contains tens of thousands of works. The judge in the case, however, has expressed reservations about that settlement — so it remains to see what will actually result from it.

In the meantime, more class-action suits against AI companies are likely to come soon, including a recent case involving Apple and allegedly pirated books. You can check to see if your work was included in the notorious Books3 library at The Atlantic's searchable database.

SAVE OVER $600: As of Nov. 5, the 65-Inch 4K QLED Roku Smart TV is on sale for $598 at Amazon. This is 50% off its list price of $1,199.99.

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Black Friday is a great time to pick up a new TV at a steep discount. The good news is you don't have to wait for the sale event to officially start to score a deal. Amazon already has some great offers floating around at the moment, including 50% off a sleek 65-Inch 4K QLED Roku Smart TV.

Normally priced at $1,199.99, the 65-Inch 4K QLED Roku Smart TV has dropped down to $598. This allows you to save $601.99, which is a stellar discount to take advantage of ahead of Black Friday.

SEE ALSO: Target's Black Friday sale is starting three weeks early on Nov. 6

This Roku Smart TV offers up a stunning picture, with the help of 4K resolution and a QLED display, alongside a nice 65-inch size that's sure to feel immersive when you put on your favorite movies and shows. Its 120Hz refresh rate is also a great option for video games, allowing support for high-end consoles to hit high frame rates. On top of that, since it's a smart TV, you can keep all of your favorite streaming apps right on the home page for easy access.

Don't wait for Black Friday, score 50% off the 65-Inch 4K QLED Roku Smart TV right now at Amazon. Alternatively, you can also save big on the 65-inch Samsung Class OLED S95F 4K TV at Amazon.

DJI formally released the new Osmo Mobile 8 today, its third smartphone gimbal stabilizer in seven months. But not everyone can buy it.

More specifically, the DJI Osmo Mobile 8 is now available in all global markets except for the U.S. It's not surprising: Mashable's Amanda Yeo reported in October that the Chinese company "has been facing significant challenges conducting business in the U.S. as of late, many of which appear to be posed by the federal government." In a July blog post, DJI said U.S. Customs and Border Protection was detaining its popular drones due to claims of using forced labor (which the company has denied).

Many products on DJI's website have been listed as "out of stock" in the U.S. for months — not just its drones, but cameras and mobile accessories, too.

Credit: DJI

For its part, the Osmo Mobile 8 isn't a groundbreaking upgrade from the Osmo Mobile 7 and 7P, which debuted in February. Its key new features include 360-degree camera pans, pet tracking, and Apple DockKit compatibility, which lets it use an iPhone's camera to track objects. Its global launch comes less than two weeks after its initial release in China, where it retails for 898 yuan (or about $126).

Notably, the Osmo Mobile 7 and 7P are still readily available in the U.S. at the time of writing. They're priced at $89 and $129, respectively. (The 7P has an added extension rod and a Multifunctional Module that enables tracking and third-party camera apps.) Mashable tech editor Timothy Beck Werth considers the Osmo Mobile 7 to be the best phone gimbal he's tried, and DJI confirmed to Mashable it will still be available for sale.

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Ted Danson's lovable amateur investigator Charles Nieuwendyk is back, with a second season of Mike Schur's A Man on the Inside on the way.

Having solved the glittering mysteries of Pacific View Retirement Home last season, Charles goes back undercover in Season 2, so we're privy to eight episodes of Danson's delightful snooping style. This time around, he's posing a professor at the prestigious Wheeler College, where college president Jack Berenger (Max Greenfield) is being blackmailed. Yes, there's a suspicious donation proposed by billionaire alumni Brad Vinick (Gary Cole) to consider. No, he's not the only suspect.

In an extremely sweet casting choice, Mary Steenburgen (Danson's wife) plays a potential love interest for the widowed Charles, music teacher Mona (Mary Steenburgen). Plus, Stephanie Beatriz returns as Pacific View director Didi, Lilah Richcreek Estrada is back as hard-edged private investigator Julie, and Mary Elizabeth Ellis returns as Charles' perpetually concerned daughter Emily.

A Man on the Inside is streaming on Nov. 20.

Black Friday is fast approaching, and there's nothing you can do to stop it. Major retailers already dropping their Black Friday ads and early-access deals, so it's time to check out everything that's on offer, make a list of your top priorities, investigate price history, and hope for the best.

Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and a bunch of other popular retailers have already announced their Black Friday plans. The Target early Black Friday sale goes live on Nov. 6-8, three weeks before the main event. Want to make the most out of Target's Black Friday campaign? We've checked out the pre-Black Friday ad to provide you with a snapshot of what's to come from the big-box retailer.

SEE ALSO: 60+ of the absolute best stocking stuffers for 2025

The great news for shoppers is that Target’s three-day early Black Friday sale is offering a large portion of deals at 40% off or more. And that includes popular categories like gifts and holiday décor, toys including Lego, clothing, and kitchen essentials.

According to this early Black Friday ad, here's what you can expect over Nov. 6-8:

• 40% off pajamas

• 40% off women & kids’ sweaters, sweatshirts, and sweatpants

• 40% off select holiday décor and lights

• 40% off select Lego

• 40% off holiday sheets

• Up to 50% off small appliances and floorcare, including Ninja

• Up to 50% off select toys, including Barbie, FAO Schwarz, and Hot Wheels

If you simply can't wait until Nov. 6, here's where you can save right now at Target:

• Up to 60% off indoor furniture

• Up to 40% off bedding

• Up to 40% off women's clothing

• 50% off Champion women's clothing

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love game night.

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.

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 Pips hints, answers for November 5, 2025 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: To foil

• Green: Found in a popular board game

• Blue: Famous musicians

• Purple: Precipitation

Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Make a hash of

• Green: Weapons in the game Clue

• Blue: Iconic soul singers

• Purple: Rain___

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 #878 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Make a hash of: BLOW, BUTCH, BUTCHER, SPOIL

• Weapons in the game Clue: CANDLESTICK, KNIFE, ROPE, WRENCH

• Iconic soul singers: BAKER, FLACK, FRANKLIN, KNIGHT

• Rain___: BOW, COAT, FOREST, MAKER

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 5, 2025

Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

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.

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

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.

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

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 November 5, 2025 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 5, 2025 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: The butterfly effect

The words are related to an insect.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe colorful, winged bugs.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Monarchs.

NYT Strands word list for November 5

• Chrysalis

• Milkweed

• Caterpillar

• Monarchs

• Hatch

• Migrate

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and 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 Strands.

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you get straight to the point.

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 November 5, 2025 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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for November 4, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Brief.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter S.

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...

SHORT

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 5, 2025

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.

SAVE $100: As of Nov. 5, the iPad mini is on sale for $399 at Amazon. That's a 20% saving on the list price.

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The iPad mini is back on sale, and if you've been looking for the perfect excuse to pounce, now is your time.

As of Nov. 5, the iPad mini is back down to $399, a saving of $100 on list price. It's rarely priced lower than this, so this really is a great time to buy. This deal is specific to the 128GB model without AppleCare+, however it's available across all colors. Choose from purple, blue, space gray, and starlight.

SEE ALSO: 10 Apple deals that prove Black Friday 2025 is starting earlier than ever

This iPad model features a smaller 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display. The quality is still impressive in the smaller device, with P3 wide color, True Tone, and ultralow reflectivity. It's fast and responsive too, thanks to the A17 Pro chip. For photography and video, the iPad mini has a 12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage, a feature that keeps you centered and focused during calls. It also has a 12MP Wide back camera with True Tone flash, capable of 4K video recording.

It's built with Apple Intelligence too, a personalized system full of features that help with writing, organization, and productivity. Not to mention, it's compatible with Apple devices such as the Apple Pencil USB-C and Apple Pencil Pro to help you get the most out of your device, whether you're drawing or taking notes.

Get this iPad deal from Amazon ahead of Black Friday.

SAVE $250: As of Nov. 5, the Roborock Q10 S5+ robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $299.99 at Amazon. This is $250 off its list price of $549.99.

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With Black Friday deals already starting to pop up, now is an excellent time to shop for a robot vacuum. Amazon, in particular, is already offering some sweet deals, with the Roborock Q10 S5+ robot vacuum and mop sporting a heavy discount for a limited time.

As of Nov. 5, the Roborock Q10 S5+ has dropped to its lowest-ever price of $299.99. This is 45% off its list price of $549.99, saving you $250. If you've been looking for some cleaning help as the cooler weather blows in, this device can make sure your house is both vacuumed and mopped to a high standard.

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When it comes to vacuuming, the Roborock Q10 S5+ features 10,000 Pa suction that can grab all of the dirt, pet hair, and more that drops on your floor throughout the day. Its PreciSense LiDAR navigation system helps map out your home to ensure an efficient clean. And with mopping, it can scrub up to 3,000 times per minute to make sure any stains gets picked up and washed away.

We even consider the Roborock Q10 S5+ to be the quietest robot vacuum in our roundup of the best robot vacuums. Mashable's Leah Stodart said it "has reliably completed all missions in my apartment for weeks, and isn't nearly as obnoxious when self-emptying as most other robot vacuums I've tested — it barely reaches 70 decibels, which isn't much louder than competitors while they're just cleaning."

Don't miss out on 45% off the Roborock Q10 S5+ robot vacuum and mop at Amazon. It's not the only robot vacuum on sale right now, either. You can also score a sweet deal on the Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum at Amazon.

SAVE $300: As of Nov. 5, the De'Longhi Magnifica is on sale for $499.95 at Amazon. That's a 38% discount on the list price.

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A good morning coffee can set your day off perfectly. Whether you prefer an espresso, a perfectly milky latte, or a seasonal pumpkin spiced beverage, there’s nothing like that first sip to start the day right. And if you're looking to cut down costs on your daily coffee shop drink, naturally the next step is to invest in a great machine so you can make quality brews at home.

And right now you can get a great deal on a popular machine, the De'Longhi Magnifica.

Amazon currently has this bad boy reduced to its lowest-ever price. Yep, as of Nov. 5 you can save $300 with the new price of $499.95. Now, we get it might seem counter-intuitive spending this much on a coffee machine if you're looking to cut down, but if you're a real coffee snob, this machine will soon pay for itself in no time at all.

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It's not an over-complicated machine to use either. It features one-touch operation, with five preset recipes for Latte Macchiato, Cappuccino, Espresso, Coffee, and Hot Water to take the work out of your drink. You can even adjust the intensity settings so you get the perfect drink for you. The grinder system is expert level too, including 13 grind settings and a conical burr grinder for precise, consistent coffee grounds.

And for your milky coffees, the automatic LatteCrema milk system textures milk perfectly. It even comes with a storage carafe for refrigeration.

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Nick Cave's 2009 rambunctious novel The Death of Bunny Munro has been adapted for the screen, with Doctor Who and House of the Dragon star Matt Smith ricocheting through questionable life choices as the titular protagonist. Directed by Holiday's Isabella Eklöf and adapted by Somewhere Boy creator Pete Jackson, Sky's new six-part series brings Cave's book to life.

We watched the first two episodes of The Death of Bunny Munro during the London Literature Festival, and here's everything we can tell you.

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In one of the most problematic, confounding protagonists you'll meet, Bunny Munro (Smith) is a travelling beauty product salesman living in Brighton, England, who treats his young family as a side dish. Though sex addiction isn't recognised by science, it's clear Bunny struggles to stop thinking about or having sex and has a turbulent, adulterous life outside his marriage. And when Bunny isn't trying to seduce every woman he meets or sells moisturiser to, he's getting completely zonked with his friends including Poodle (The Wheel of Time's Johann Myers).

"I'm just drawn to broad characters, transgressive characters," Cave said speaking onstage at the London Literature Festival with Smith and broadcaster Edith Bowman. "I just think they're more interesting, more interesting to write about. But they are the ones we should watch. They're the ones we should pay attention to. On some level, they are the truth tellers, and I've always felt that way about these problematic characters."

When Bunny's wife Libby (Sarah Greene) dies by suicide, he's suddenly grieving and solo parenting their nine-year-old son Bunny Junior (Rafael Mathé). Libby's mother (Lindsay Duncan) despises her no-good son-in-law, and Bunny Junior keeps having visions of his mum in his grief. However, Bunny both has no inclination to change his behaviour and will not allow social services to take his son away. So, they hit the road, with Bunny careening around Brighton from one tumultuous happening to another. It's not pretty. And it's here we get a raucous performance from Smith, offset by the sweetness of remarkable young talent in Mathé.

"I spent every day with him, but he's absolutely fabulous company. I was outboxed and outfoxed by a nine-year-old every day," said Smith. "Pete [Jackson] had to write essentially two different scripts, because I would swear on my take and then on [Mathé's] take, I'd have to say, 'flip.' I gave him a swear jar, cost me a fortune."

The Death of Bunny Munro began as a script first, novel second, script third

Having published his first novel in 1989, And the Ass Saw the Angel, Cave had another up his sleeve — but it started with the screen in mind. The music icon said he had written the script for John Hillcoat's The Proposition, a 2005 Australian Western starring Guy Pearce, and the director asked him to write another script in the wake of that film's success.

"He said I want you to write a script about a traveling salesman that has a near death experience, go away and do it," said Cave. "So I wrote a film script which no one wanted to make. No one ever wants to make this film. It's a complete surprise, a complete miracle that it ever got made, but people keep trying and trying to make the film. Anyway, it didn't get made, so I turned it into a novel."

Cave said he wrote The Death of Bunny Munro while touring with The Bad Seeds in the 2000s, sitting in the back of the bus writing as his bandmates "threw pieces of bread at me."

"I wrote the novel on the tour bus with my band, so basically, Bunny Munro, a lot of the dialogue actually just comes out of being on a bus with eight men, touring around," he said. "I didn't have to reach far 20 years ago."

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Having created the dark, comedic thriller series Somewhere Boy, screenwriter Pete Jackson worked with Cave to carefully adapt his novel for TV, backed by Clerkenwell Films, the production team behind Emmy-winning Netflix series Baby Reindeer.

"I approached it with a certain amount of skepticism, because I just been through this so many times with this character," said Cave, who then praised Jackson's writing for balancing his book's darkness with levity. "It's different from the book, which is extremely internal — it's just about where his mind going when he's looking around the world. Not a lot actually happens in the book, it just goes from one tawdry event to another. But right from the beginning [of the series], Pete put in stuff that propelled the story forward."

Nick Cave and Warren Ellis crafted a score for the show

Fans of Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, rejoice! Cave has teamed up with his longtime friend and Bad Seed for another score. It's a strange, melancholic, and beautiful atmosphere created by the pair, who have worked together on a string of film and theatre scores, from The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford to The Road and Back to Black.

When can you watch The Death of Bunny Munro?

Good news if you're in the UK, The Death of Bunny Munro premieres on Sky Atlantic and NOW on Nov. 20. There's no release date for the U.S. yet, but considering the star power behind the series, it'll likely be streaming soon.

If you're feeling suicidal or experiencing a mental health crisis, please talk to somebody. You can call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. You can reach the Trans Lifeline by calling 877-565-8860 or the Trevor Project at 866-488-7386. Text "START" to Crisis Text Line at 741-741. Contact the NAMI HelpLine at 1-800-950-NAMI, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET, or email info@nami.org. If you don't like the phone, consider using the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Chat. Here is a list of international resources.

SAVE $450: As of Nov. 5, the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is on sale for $449 at Amazon. That's a 50% discount on the list price.

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The warm summer days are well and truly over which can only mean one thing, your portable power station is going to start getting a lot more use. If you don't have one lurking somewhere in your home, a portable power station is the perfect companion for storms that cause power outages, whether for a few hours or days.

And as of Nov. 5, you can get a special deal on a great model. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is on sale for $449 at Amazon. That's a 50% discount on the list price, and its lowest-ever price on Amazon.

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And it's a really great option if you're looking for something reliable to power multiple devices at once. It combines a 1,500W AC output (with a 3,000W surge peak) and a 1,070Wh capacity, so it can power everything from air conditioners and fridges to electric pots. In total you'll get two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, one DC car port, and three pure sine wave AC ports.

It's lightweight too (just 23.8 pounds), and has a foldable handle. This makes it ideal for taking on camping or road trip vacations. And thanks to the emergency charging feature, this power station can charge in just one hour via the Jackery app. With normal charging settings, it'll take 1.7 hours.

Head to Amazon now to score this power station for its best-ever price.