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The Apple AirTag is now under $20 on Prime Day — less than $1 off its record-low price

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 12:32

SAVE OVER $9: As of July 9, the Apple AirTag is on sale for $19.99 on Prime Day. That's 31% off the list price.

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$29 Save $9.01 Get Deal

We weren't sure what to expect from Prime Day, but when it comes to Apple deals, it has been amazing. We've been treated to record-low prices on AirPods, MacBooks, Apple Watches, and so much more. And to keep all of these discounted items safe and secure, you should consider an Apple AirTag.

As of July 9, the Apple AirTag is on sale for $19.99 on Prime Day. That's 31% off the list price, and less than $1 off the record-low price. And if you want to pick up more than one AirTag at a heavily discounted rate, the four-pack of Apple AirTags is $64.99 for Prime Day. That works out at less than $17 per Airtag.

SEE ALSO: The best Apple deals live ahead of Prime Day: Apple Watches, MacBooks, and iPads at record-low prices

AirTags are essential items for anyone who loses their stuff all the time (everyone). These handy devices can be attached to keys, wallets, backpacks, luggage, and even your pet’s collar. And if you do lose the item you’ve tagged, simply use Apple’s Find My app to see its location on a map. It's that easy.

Get the best Prime Day deal on the AirTag.

The best Prime Day deals, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts
Categories: IT General, Technology

The Apple AirTag is now under $20 on Prime Day — less than $1 off its record-low price

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 12:32

SAVE OVER $9: As of July 9, the Apple AirTag is on sale for $19.99 on Prime Day. That's 31% off the list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag $19.99 at Amazon
$29 Save $9.01 Get Deal

We weren't sure what to expect from Prime Day, but when it comes to Apple deals, it has been amazing. We've been treated to record-low prices on AirPods, MacBooks, Apple Watches, and so much more. And to keep all of these discounted items safe and secure, you should consider an Apple AirTag.

As of July 9, the Apple AirTag is on sale for $19.99 on Prime Day. That's 31% off the list price, and less than $1 off the record-low price. And if you want to pick up more than one AirTag at a heavily discounted rate, the four-pack of Apple AirTags is $64.99 for Prime Day. That works out at less than $17 per Airtag.

SEE ALSO: The best Apple deals live ahead of Prime Day: Apple Watches, MacBooks, and iPads at record-low prices

AirTags are essential items for anyone who loses their stuff all the time (everyone). These handy devices can be attached to keys, wallets, backpacks, luggage, and even your pet’s collar. And if you do lose the item you’ve tagged, simply use Apple’s Find My app to see its location on a map. It's that easy.

Get the best Prime Day deal on the AirTag.

The best Prime Day deals, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts
Categories: IT General, Technology

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 9, 2025

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 12:06

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's The Mini crossword answers for July 9 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: Underpinning

  • Green: Worn on the feet

  • Blue: Ways to get someone's attention

  • Purple: To trim

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: Lowest part

  • Green: Kinds of socks

  • Blue: Things you do at someone's front door

  • Purple: Ending in synonyms for "Clip"

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 #759 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

  • Lowest part: BASE, BOTTOM, FOOT, FOUNDATION

  • Kinds of socks: ANKLE, COMPRESSION, CREW, DRESS

  • Things you do at someone's front door: BUZZ, KNOCK, RING, SHOUT

  • Ending in synonyms for "Clip": COMPARE, CONNECTICUT, PARSNIP, WALLOP

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 July 9

Are you also playing NYT Strands?

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

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

Categories: IT General, Technology

NYT Strands hints, answers for July 9

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 12:06

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands 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 preferrined pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for July 9 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 9 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Party time!

The words are ornamanet-related.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words are associated with celebrations.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Decorations.

Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for July 9

  • Pennant

  • Balloon

  • Confetti

  • Decorations

  • Streamer

  • Bunting

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 yesterday's Strands.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Wordle today: Answer, hints for July 9, 2025

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 12:06

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 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 today: Hints and answers for July 9 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's The Mini crossword answers for July 9, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A book.

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 N.

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...

NOVEL.

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 July 9

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 yesterday's Wordle.

Categories: IT General, Technology

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 has hit a new low price on Day 2 of Prime Day 2025

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 11:47

NEW LOW PRICE: The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is on sale for a record-low price of $189.99 this Prime Day, down from $329.99.

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$329.99 Save $140 Get Deal

This edition of Prime Day is making us look like fools. We keep shouting about record-low prices on popular items, but then those prices fall even further.

On the first day of Prime Day, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 was listed for $199.99. That was the lowest price we had ever seen at Amazon, but not anymore. As of July 9, The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is on sale for a record-low price of $189.99 this Prime Day, down from $329.99.

It's almost like a new model is being prepared for launch. We don't know whether or not a new edition is set for release, but Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is taking place on July 9. You be the judge.

SEE ALSO: Meta Quest 3S bundle with Batman: Arkham Shadow drops to $329 for Prime Day

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 packs in some impressive fitness tracking features. You'll get the standard metrics that we've come to expect with fitness trackers, but bonus features like sleep apnea detection function are where this device really shines.

When Mashable's Kimberly Gedeon compared the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 to the Apple Watch Series 9, she found the Galaxy Watch won when it came to health tracking and price, which is even more true now that it's on sale for a record-low price on Prime Day.

The best Prime Day deals, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts
Categories: IT General, Technology

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