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SAVE $450: As of Aug. 7, the Hisense 75-inch Class U6 Series is on sale for $849.99 at Amazon. That's a 35% saving on the list price.

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TV deals are aplenty at Amazon, but this latest discount on the Hisense 75-inch Class U6 Series is something you won't want to miss. As of Aug. 7, you can save $450 with its new price of $849.99.

If 75-inch isn't the right size for your space, don't worry. There are discounts across all size options from 55-inch all the way to 100-inch.

SEE ALSO: Bring home a 65-inch LG 4K LED TV for its lowest price yet

Display-wise, it's seriously impressive. It uses Mini-LED technology with up to 1000 nits peak brightness and 600 local dimming zones to help improve contrast and detail in both dark and bright areas of the screen. The native 144Hz panel, along with 144Hz Game Mode Pro, supports Variable Refresh Rates from 48Hz to 144Hz, so if you're a gamer, you won't have to endure lag. The TV also supports a wide range of HDR formats, including Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, and HLG.

It also has Fire TV built in, meaning you have an incredibly user-friendly operation, with direct access to apps, live channels, and streaming services like Netflix and Prime Video.

And to get it for over $400 off list price? Told you it was a good deal. Get it from Amazon now.

SAVE $40: As of Aug. 7, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is on sale for $209.99 on Amazon. That's a 16% saving on the list price.

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is on sale again. If you've been resisting an upgrade for a while, let this deal be the one that sways you. As of Aug. 7, this model is priced at $209.99, saving you $40. It's an impressive option, both with fitness and lifestyle features.

It benefits from Galaxy AI, which includes starting your day with a personalized Energy Score, a stat based on what you did the day before, how you slept, and how much activity you've done. It includes all the usual data you'd expect from a smartwatch, such as sleep monitoring, fitness levels, and heart rate tracking, but at a much more advanced level.

SEE ALSO: The Samsung ViewFinity S50GC monitor is a steal at under $250

The sleep tracking is incredibly advanced, too. In fact, it can even indicate whether you may be suffering from sleep apnea. While you sleep, the watch tracks your breathing patterns and oxygen levels, using AI to identify issues that may indicate episodes of sleep apnea.

Galaxy AI is also used to improve the fitness tracking too, using your previous workout data to give you an idea of how you are improving. Whether you're running, cycling, swimming, or whatever else, the Galaxy Watch 7 will give you great stats and insights.

Get this great deal from Amazon now.

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2025 has already brought us a collection of excellent horror films in every shape and size — from the savage and silly Companion to the genre-transcending vampire flick Sinners to the delightfully gory The Monkey. Based on a Stephen King short story of the same name, The Monkey was originally published in Galley magazine in 1980. Now it's been adapted into a feature film full of "gonzo and gory displays of ultra-violent death," as Mashable's film editor put it. King himself called it "batshit insane," and that's saying something.

If you missed the cymbal-banging monkey murderer in theaters, now's your chance to catch the gruesome horror comedy on the small screen. Here's everything you need to know to watch The Monkey at home.

What is The Monkey about?

Written and directed by Osgood Perkins (Longlegs), The Monkey follows twin brothers Hal and Bill Shelburn (both played by The White Lotus's Theo James, who find their father's old monkey toy in the attic. It's not just a quirky toy; it's a cursed drum-playing monkey that kills without mercy anytime his crank is turned.

The horror comedy also stars Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, Colin O’Brien, Rohan Campbell, Sarah Levy, Adam Scott, Elijah Wood, and others.

Check out the official trailer for a sneak peek:

Is The Monkey worth watching?

The Monkey brought home an impressive $68.8 million at the worldwide box office when it launched in theaters in February. Critics love the sick sense of humor and stomach-churning gore, including Mashable's own film editor, Kristy Puchko. "All in all, it’s a vicious and hysterical spectacle of blood and brain matter that’ll make you laugh, gasp, gag, and even think," she writes in her review of the film. She adds that it feels "like a challenge, as if the monkey — be it his unblinking gaze or the truly outrageous gore he unfurls — dares you to look away."

Audiences are a bit more torn, with only a 56 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, as opposed to the 78 percent critics rating. Ultimately, it's up to you to decide.

Check out our full review of The Monkey.

How to watch The Monkey at home Credit: NEON

The Monkey ripped its way into theaters in late February and made its at-home debut in early April. There are now several different ways to watch it at home: purchasing via digital video-on-demand, renting via digital video-on-demand, and, of course, streaming.

Buy or rent The Monkey digital

The Monkey became available to watch at home as of April 4. You can purchase it for your digital collection through on-demand retailers like Prime Video and Apple TV or rent it for 30 days. Fair warning: With rentals, once you start watching, you'll only have 48 hours to finish.

Here are some of the platforms where you can purchase or rent the film online:

• Prime Video — buy for $14.99, rent for $5.99

• Apple TV — buy for $14.99, rent for $5.99

• Fandango at Home (Vudu) — buy for $14.99, rent for $5.99

• YouTube — buy for $14.99, rent for $5.99

• Google Play — buy for $14.99, rent for $5.99

Stream The Monkey on Hulu

Since the indie film distributor Neon has a deal with Hulu, it comes as no surprise that The Monkey will make its streaming debut on the service. Based on the digital-to-streaming trajectory of previous Neon films (like Anora and Cuckoo), we expected it to hit streaming in July, but the Stephen King adaptation had other plans. Instead, you can finally stream The Monkey on Hulu beginning Aug. 7.

Hulu is surprisingly one of the most generous streamers for newbies, as it offers a free 30-day trial. Subscriptions start at $9.99 per month. We've also rounded up a few different ways you can save on your subscription below.

The best Hulu streaming dealsBest Hulu deal for most people: Hulu annual subscription Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu Hulu (with ads) annual subscription $99.99 per year (save 16%) Get Deal

Opting for an annual Hulu plan instead of paying monthly can save you 16%. Paid upfront, it'll cost you just $99.99, which breaks down to just $8.33 per month rather than $9.99 per month. It's the best way to keep more money in your pocket in the long term.

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If you want to get more bang for your buck, sign up for the Disney Duo Basic bundle. You'll get both Disney+ and Hulu (with ads) for just $10.99 per month. That's only $1 more than paying for Hulu on its own — a savings of 45%. You could even throw ESPN+ or Max into the mix for just $16.99 per month total. That's 47% in savings on three different streamers.

Best for students: Hulu Student Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu Hulu Student $1.99 per month (save 80%) Get Deal

Students can tune into Neon hits like The Monkey, Anora, and Longlegs with a Hulu Student subscription for just $1.99 per month. That's 80% off the typical cost of a Hulu with ads plan. The only requirement is that you can verify your college email address using SheerID.

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One of the best ways to get free streaming services, including Hulu, is to switch your phone plan to T-Mobile's Go5G Next or Experience Beyond plans. Customers on these plans get Hulu with ads for free (as well as Netflix and Apple TV+). Already on one of these plans? Just head over to the T-Mobile promo page and choose "redeem now" to claim the offer. You'll need to enter your T-Mobile number and account details in order to sign up for Hulu.

Note: After your initial 12-month promotional period, you'll also have to take action in order to keep your subscription alive.

SAVE $80: As of Aug. 7, the Samsung ViewFinity S50GC is on sale for $249.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 24% on list price.

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If you spend the work day staring at screens and monitors, why not upgrade to something that's great quality? And it doesn't have to cost a fortune, either. As of Aug. 6, the Samsung ViewFinity S50GC in on sale for $249,99 at Amazon, saving you $80. This deal is available on the 34-inch flat screen, 21:09, DP+ HDMI-only model in the color black.

The monitor has a sleek design, making it perfect for both work and entertainment. It boasts a QHD Wide 1440p resolution, which will make spreadsheets, movies, and games look incredibly sharp. There's hardly any bezel, meaning the screen shows you the full picture and looks almost gapless when used in a dual monitor setup

SEE ALSO: Buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 at Best Buy and get a free $50 e-gift card

To protect your eyes from strain, the S5 has a number of features, including an ambient light sensor to detect lighting in your workstation and automatically adjust brightness, eye saver mode that minimizes excessive blue light, and a flicker-free design to relieve eye strain by creating a more stable display.

Get this deal from Amazon and upgrade your work setup.

SAVE $140: The Eureka E20 Plus robot vacuum and mop is $349.97 at Amazon (22% off) — plus, take an extra $40 off with a coupon through Aug. 9.

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If your cleaning needs a bit more automation, Amazon has a huge robot vacuum deal live right now.

As of Aug. 7, the Eureka E20 Plus robot vacuum and mop is on sale at Amazon for $349.97 — a solid 22% off its typical $449.99 price. In fact, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel, that's the lowest price ever recorded. And as a bonus, there’s an additional $40 off if you check the limited-time coupon box, valid through Aug. 9. That brings the price down to just $309.97, a total saving of $140.

SEE ALSO: I've tested 25+ robot vacuums. Here are 6 I'd actually recommend buying in 2025.

As far as the specs from Eureka go, this robot doesn’t mess around — standing out amongst the other robot vacuums out there. It packs a powerful 8000Pa suction system that dives deep into both carpets and hard floors, lifting pet hair, dust, and debris with ease. Its auto-lifting mop knows to raise itself 10mm when crossing over carpets, meaning no accidental soggy rugs.

The self-emptying, bagless base is another major win for fans of high-quality vacuums. It can store up to 45 days of dirt, so you can skip the constant bin emptying (and skip buying expensive replacement bags as well).

The E20 Plus also features DuoDetect AI 3D Obstacle Avoidance with dual LiDAR sensors, which helps it gracefully dodge cables, shoes, or pet bowls — even in the dark. What’s more, if you’ve ever battled a hair-clogged roller, the anti-hair-tangling V-shaped brush is a pet owner's dream, reducing wrap by up to 14%.

Control is as modern as it gets, with full app support, voice commands, and smart navigation that just works.

If you’re ready to spend less time cleaning and more time doing literally anything else, this deal delivers high-end features without the high-end price. Just don’t wait, because that extra $40 coupon is gone after Aug. 9.

For those still shopping around, we’d also recommend checking out our roundup of the 25+ best robot vacuums we’ve tested ourselves — from different brands like Shark, Roborock, and iRobot. If you’re after a manual model, we’ve also got a list of the best overall vacuum cleaners in 2025, too.

Donald Trump may be receiving increasing scrutiny about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, but he apparently does have some defenders.

A recent high profile name who's apparently came out to bat for him is convicted sex trafficker and Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, who reportedly told the DOJ that Trump "never did anything concerning around her."

"Well, then he's in the clear!" says Stephen Colbert in the Late Show clip above. "Good work, gentlemen. I know we all had our suspicions, but the convicted sex trafficker of underage girls didn't see anything that concerned her. No red flags for Ghislaine during her decade-long career of sex trafficking. She said right here in the transcript, 'What was Donald Trump doing with Jeffrey Epstein? Nothing that concerned me Ghislaine Maxwell, sex trafficker! I would have done what he did. Well, back to my normal non-concerning working day grindstone of sex trafficking.'"

With billions of users worldwide, Instagram is arguably the most popular photo sharing platform. With the ability to share posts, reels, and 24-hour stories, Instagram allows everyone and anyone to share snippets of their lives. The top accounts on the platform, primarily belonging to celebrities, show just how much we love to see the daily goings-on in lives different from our own.

Ever wondered who holds the top spot for the most followers? Here are the 10 most-followed Instagram accounts, according to Social Blade.

1. Instagram – 693 million followers

Surprise, surprise, the holder of the top spot on Instagram is... Instagram. The app's own account shares reposts of memes, artists, and other creators.

2. Cristiano Ronaldo – 661 million followers

The second most followed person on Instagram is none other than Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. At the time of writing, Ronaldo has amassed a whopping 652 million followers. Unsurprisingly, his posts mostly theme around football and his current team, Al Nassr. Ronaldo also holds the record for most liked Instagram comment when he wrote on Kylian Mbappé's Real Madrid announcement post "my turn (to watch)."

3. Lionel Messi – 506 million followers

Sticking with the footballer theme, the third most followed account belongs to Inter Miami CF player, Lionel Messi. His account also features mostly football content, sharing glimpses into life on and off the pitch. His most liked post is a series of photos celebrating Argentina's 2022 FIFA World Cup win.

4. Selena Gomez – 418 million followers

Actress, musician, and founder of cosmetics brand Rare Beauty, Selena Gomez is up next on the list. She shares career highlights, Rare Beauty promotions, and glimpses into her daily life, making her one of the most-followed celebrities on the platform.

5. Kylie – 393 million followers

At present, it's a tie for the next position on the list. The first of the Jenner-Kardashian clan to feature is Kylie. As of March 30, she has amassed an unbelievable 393 million followers. Her posts regularly give us an insight into her life, her Kylie Cosmetics empire, and family life with her two adorable children. Kylie previously held the record for the most liked photo on Instagram, a picture of her newborn daughter Stormi. However, she later lost this position to a photo of an egg (yes, an egg...).

6. Dwayne Johnson – 392 million followers

If you need motivation, The Rock's Instagram is your go-to. Dwayne Johnson’s Instagram followers are given a regular insight into his fitness routine, movie projects, and personal life. He shares workout clips with the sets and reps listed out for you to try at home, if you're feeling brave.

7. Ariana Grande – 374 million followers

The star of recent Wicked fame is number 7 on our list. An incredible singer and actress, Ariana Grande also holds Instagram-follower fame. Recent content has of course been heavily influenced by the recent release of Wicked, with the Oscar-nominated actress sharing behind-the-scenes images with co-star Cynthia Erivo.

8. Kim Kardashian – 356 million followers

Kim Kardashian's Instagram account is as aesthetic as her. It's full of glimpses of her Skims brand, family life and various other collaborations. Fashion is definitely a strong theme of her posts, and you can expect some serious glam envy.

9. Beyoncé – 310 million followers

Another musician to make the list is Beyoncé. Hot of a successful awards season for her latest album, Cowboy Carter, Beyonce's Instagram account is the perfect insight for fans. Posts regularly include her latest Levi's partnership, her new fragrance release and of course, awards season success.

10. Khloé Kardashian – 302 million followers

Number 10 on the most followed list is Khloé Kardashian. Another insight into the Kardashian-Jenner family, Khloe's posts are primarily wholesome family shots.

​With billions of users worldwide, Twitch is one of the world's most popular live streaming platforms, particularly beloved by gamers and creators. Launched in 2011, Twitch has evolved into a massive community where individuals share everything from gaming to general live broadcasts.

And the site's popularity is only highlighted through the follower counts, with the platform's most-followed channels boasting tens of millions, but who holds the top spot? Here are the 10 most-followed Twitch channels, according to Social Blade.

1. ibai – 19.76 million followers

Ibai Llanos is a prominent Spanish streamer and content creator. In June 2022, he set a Twitch record with a peak of over 3.3 million concurrent viewers during his "La Velada del Año II" boxing event. ​

2. Ninja – 19.19 million followers

Tyler "Ninja" Blevins is a well-known American gamer and streamer. He initially gained recognition through his exceptional skills in games like Halo 3 and later achieved immense popularity with Fortnite: Battle Royale.

3. KaiCenat – 18.59 million followers

Kai Cenant is an American streamer known for comedic content and his month-long November 2024 "Mafiathon " subathon.

4. auronplay – 16.86 million followers

Raúl Álvarez Genes, also known online as auronplay, is another Spanish streamer and YouTuber. His content focuses mostly on gaming streams and interactive content, amassing almost 17 million followers on the platform.

5. Rubius – 15.82 million followers

Rubius is a Spanish-Norwegian creator who joined Twitch in 2019 after immense success from his YouTube channel, elrubiusOMG. He has since amassed over 15 million followers for his gaming and interactive content.

6. jadoreshayne – 12.32 million followers

The jadoreshayne account has a whopping 12.24 million followers, however, it has minimal streaming activity, with no videos on the account.

7. TheGrefg – 12.21 million followers

Another Spanish content creator, TheGrefg is a popular content creator who primarily revolves around games like Fortnite and Minecraft, as well as interactive "Just Chatting" sessions. In January 2021, he set a Twitch record by attracting over 2 million viewers during the reveal of his personalized Fortnite skin.

8. xQc – 12.1 million followers

Félix Lengyel, better known as xQc, is a Canadian content creator and former professional esports player. His content includes a variety of games and "Just Chatting" sessions.

9. juansguarnizo – 11.55 million followers

Juan Sebastián Guarnizo, known as juansguarnizo, is a prominent Colombian content creator and streamer. Juan's content includes a variety of types, including "Just Chatting" sessions and gameplay streams.

10. Tfue – 11.3 million followers

Turner Ellis Tenney, known online as Tfue, is an American streamer and former professional esports player. Tfue gained popularity in the gaming community through his skills in titles like Destiny, Call of Duty, and, notably, Fortnite.

YouTube is the ultimate platform for vloggers, content creators, musicians, and anyone who loves to share their life through the art of video.

The most-followed channels on the platform have amassed huge subscriber counts, well into the millions, showing just how many of us enjoy sitting back and relaxing with a good YouTube video. From celebs to entertainment giants, influencers to creators, these channels dominate YouTube with viral videos, dedicated fan bases, and massive viewership.

SEE ALSO: YouTube channels to help keep your mind calm

But have you ever wondered who holds the acclaim of top spot for the most subscribed channel? Wonder no more, here are the 10 YouTube channels with the most subscribers, according to Social Blade.

1. Mr Beast - 415 million subscribers

MrBeast’s YouTube channel is known for its over-the-top challenges, massive cash giveaways, philanthropy, and jaw-dropping stunts, making it one of the platform’s biggest and most influential channels.

2. T-Series - 299 million subscribers

T-Series is India's largest Music Label & Movie Studio, and the YouTube channel features a vast collection of Bollywood music videos, movie trailers, and songs.

3. Cocomelon - Nursery Rhymes - 195 million subscribers

Cocomelon Nursery Rhymes' YouTube channel is a favorite among parents, featuring colorful, educational animations and catchy songs for young children. Engaging colors and fun storytelling aim to help toddlers learn letters, numbers, and life lessons.

4. YouTube Movies - 190 million subscribers

The YouTube Movies channel is the go-to spot for renting and streaming new movie releases, shorts and trailers. You can choose between renting, buying, or watching select titles for free with ads.

5. SET India - 185 million subscribers

SET India’s YouTube channel offers full episodes, clips, and promos from Sony Entertainment Television’s popular Indian shows. Featuring drama series, reality shows, crime thrillers, and comedy programs.

6. Vlad and Niki - 142 million subscribers

Vlad and Niki’s YouTube channel is a popular kids’ channel full of imaginative playtime adventures, toy reviews, and family-friendly challenges. The channel tells the stories of two brothers through educational content and exciting adventures.

7. Kids Diana Show - 135 million subscribers

Kids Diana Show’s YouTube channel features fun, colorful videos of young Diana playing imaginative games, reviewing toys, and other family-friendly adventures. This channel focuses on storytelling, games, and learning.

8. Like Nastya - 129 million subscribers

Like Nastya's YouTube channel is another family-friendly account that follows the exciting adventures of a young girl named Nastya. Videos include fun toy reviews, imaginative games, and educational content.

9. Stokes Twins - 128 million subscribers

The Stokes Twins' YouTube channel features a mix of pranks, challenges, comedic skits, and vlogs. Run by Alex and Alan Stokes, the pair have become known for their stunts and antics.

10. Music - 124 million subscribers

The Music YouTube channel is fairly self-explanatory in its content, but has surprisingly shared only posts and no videos. Content is not frequent and often features recent releases and promos of Shorts.

With billions of users worldwide, TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms on the planet. Viral trends, trending sounds, and popular dances, there's no limit to what can kick off on TikTok.

We've been through a lot with TikTok, from lockdown dances to recent threats of a ban. But throughout all the ups and downs, some creators have managed to rack up millions of loyal followers. Check out our list of the top TikTok accounts with the most followers, according to Social Blade.

1. Khaby Lame – 161.7 million followers

TikTok's most followed account is none other than the king of the deadpan facial expression, Khaby Lame. His video content primarily involves duets and stitches to over-complicated life "hacks."

2. Charli D'Amelio – 156.5 million followers

Charli D’Amelio rose to TikTok fame during lockdown for her viral dance videos. She very quickly became one of the platform’s most-followed creators and is still holding strong today.

3. MrBeast – 119 million followers

Also one of the most subscribed YouTube accounts, MrBeast holds the number three position for TikTok. His content is full of crazy challenges and huge giveaways. His over-the-top generosity has amassed him millions of followers. He also recently went viral for offering to buy TikTok amid the recent ban in America.

4. Bella Poarch – 93.5 million followers

Bella Poarch skyrocketed to TikTok fame during the 2020 lockdown when her lip-sync video to M to the B became the platform’s most-liked video. Since then, she has remained popular on the app, even releasing her own single in 2021, Build A B****.

5. TikTok – 90.7 million followers

Taking the 5th spot on the most followed accounts is TikTok's own account. It posts celeb interviews, tips and tricks and updates from the CEO, Shou.

6. Addison Rae – 88.4 million followers

Addison Rae is another TikToker who blew up during the 2020 lockdown. Her viral dance videos made her one of the platform's biggest stars, a position she still holds strong today. She's now better known for her hit songs, releasing her debut single, Obsessed, in 2021.

7. Kimberly Loaiza – 83.6 million followers

Kimberly Loaiza is a popular Mexican influencer with tens of millions of followers across not just TikTok, but also YouTube and Instagram. Loaiza has also branched out into music, releasing multiple singles and touring.

8. Zach King – 82.1 million followers

Zach King's content is a must-watch if you love magic tricks, optical illusions and clever editing. One of his videos even became the most viewed. The video made it appear as if he was flying on a broomstick. It became the most-viewed TikTok video in 2019.

9. The Rock – 80.3 million followers

The Rock takes position eight for most followers on TikTok. Much like his famous YouTube account, he shares a lot of behind-the-scenes footage of his life, workouts, and even fitness tips for you to follow at home.

10. Will Smith – 79.5 million followers

Will Smith's TikTok is the perfect peek behind the scenes for fans to follow along with his life. He posts regularly, sharing day-to-day snippets of his life, memes, and generally hilarious content. He even participated in the recent "anxiety" dance trend, which is based on his Fresh Prince Of Bel Air moves.

SAVE $17.01: The Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon set (75375) is now just $67.98 at Amazon, down from $84.99 — that’s 20% off and just 3 cents above its historic low.

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For Lego collectors who’ve been waiting for the right price to bring the Millennium Falcon into orbit, this might be the bargain you’ve been waiting for.

As of Aug. 7, Amazon just dropped the price of the Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon (from A New Hope) to $67.98. This is the special edition launched for the 25th anniversary of Star Wars Lego, marking a rare 20% discount on one of the most beloved ships in sci-fi history. According to price tracker camelcamelcamel, this price is just 3 cents shy of its all-time low — which is basically a hyperspace-level deal for Lego or Star Wars fans.

This 921-piece collector’s build feels like a tribute as well as a playset. Designed for adult builders and fans aged 18+, this mid-scale model of Han Solo’s famous ship is loaded with authentic detail, from the cockpit to the satellite dish and dual cannons. 

SEE ALSO: Our 13 favorite Lego sets, sourced from actual Lego fans

It even includes a buildable display stand, complete with a 25th anniversary Lego Star Wars brick, to show it off at a dynamic angle — like it’s blasting through space on a Kessel Run.

Part of Lego’s Starship Collection, this set is made for display, not play — though the building experience itself offers the kind of chill, immersive fun that many adult fans crave. Whether you're a lifelong collector, a new recruit to the universe of fancy brick models, or just looking for a standout piece for your shelf, this Falcon’s set to be the pinnacle centrepiece of your living room, bedroom, or home office space.

If you need to kit out your home with even more brick displays, check out our 13 favourite Lego sets, all of which have been confirmed by actual Lego fans. For Marvel lovers, the Lego version of Thanos’ Infinity Gauntlet has its own massive price drop too.

SAVE $19: As of Aug. 7, the Apple AirTag four pack is on sale for $79.98 at Amazon, down from the usual $99 — a 19% discount on Apple's compact Bluetooth trackers.

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If you’re tired of the daily “where’s my keys/wallet/backpack?” routine, Apple has a sleek solution that’s on sale. As of Aug. 7, you can grab a four pack of Apple AirTags for $79.99 on Amazon. That’s $19 off the regular $99 price and a solid investment for peace of mind.

Each AirTag pairs instantly with your iPhone or iPad thanks to Apple’s dead-simple one-tap setup. Once connected, your items show up in the Find My app alongside your other Apple gear. Whether you attach one to your keys, slide one in your luggage, or stick one in a pet's collar, the AirTag makes it ridiculously easy to track down your essentials.

SEE ALSO: Hurry! Apple AirPods 4 are back under $100 on Amazon.

For nearby items, the built-in speaker can play a sound to help you locate them. If it’s further away, Apple’s Find My network taps into hundreds of millions of Apple devices (all anonymously and securely) to help you track it down. And if you’ve got an iPhone with Ultra Wideband, the Precision Finding feature can guide you to your AirTag with real-time visual and haptic feedback. It’s basically like a game of Hot or Cold, but smarter.

These tags are also water and dust-resistant (IP67), feature a replaceable battery that lasts over a year, and can even be shared with up to five people, so family or roommates can help keep tabs on commonly used items.

SEE ALSO: The best Apple deals this week: MacBooks, AirPods, and more

Put one in your luggage, toss another in your gym bag, and maybe save one for your pet that likes to escape at 2 a.m.. Either way, $79.99 is a great price to stop losing your stuff — and your sanity.

If you’re looking for more upgrades, check out our guide to the best Apple deals of the week you can buy right now, or browse the best smartwatches for every wrist to round out your setup.

As 2025 dawned, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was promoting two developments he insisted would transform our lives. One, of course, was GPT-5 — a long-anticipated major upgrade to the Large Language Model (LLM) that powered ChatGPT's rise to tech world superstardom.

The other? AI Agents that don't just answer your queries like ChatGPT, but actually get stuff done for you. "We believe that, in 2025, we may see the first AI agents join the workforce and materially change the output of companies," Altman wrote back in January.

Well, we're eight months in, and Altman's prediction already needs a big old asterisk. Sure, companies are keen to adopt AI Agents, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT agent. In a May 2025 report, consultancy giant PWC found that half of all firms surveyed planned to implement some kind of AI Agent by the end of the year. Some 88% of executives want to increase their teams' AI budgets because of Agentic AI.

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But what about the actual AI Agent experience? With apologies to all those hopeful executives, the reviews are almost uniformly negative.

If "AI Agents" was a new high-tech James Bond movie, here's the kind of blurbs you'd see on Rotten Tomatoes: "glitchy ... inconsistent" (Wired); "came off like a clueless internet newbie" (Fast Company); "reality doesn't live up to the hype" (Fortune); "not matching up to the buzzwords" (Bloomberg), "the new vaporware ... overpromising is worse than ever" (Forbes).

Study finds OpenAI's entry failed nearly every time

A May 2025 Carnegie Mellon University study (PDF) found Google's Gemini Pro 2.5 failed at real-world office tasks 70% of the time. And that was the best-performing agent. OpenAI's entry, powered by GPT 4.o, failed more than 90% of the time.

GPT-5 is likely to improve on that number ... but that's not saying much. And not just because early reports say OpenAI struggled to fill GPT-5 with enough improvements to make it worthy of the release number.

Indeed, it's starting to look to researchers like this disappointment is baked in to the whole process of LLMs learning to do stuff for you. The problem, as this AI Agent engineer's analysis makes clear, is simple math: errors compound over time, so the more tasks an agent does, the worse they get. AI Agents who do multiple complex tasks are prone to hallucination, like all AI.

In the end some agents "panic" and can make "a catastrophic error in judgment," to quote an apology from a Replit AI Agent that literally deleted a customer's database after 9 days of working on a coding task. (Replit's CEO called the failure "unacceptable".)

Tellingly, that isn't the only AI-Agent-wipes-code story of 2025 — which explains why one enterprising startup is offering insurance on your AI Agent going haywire, and why Wal-Mart has had to bring in four "super Agents" in a bid to corral its AI Agents.

No wonder a recent Gartner paper predicted that 40% of all those AI Agents currently being initiated by companies will be canceled within 2 years. "Most Agentic AI projects," wrote senior analyst Anushree Verma, are "driven by hype and misapplied ... This can blind organizations to the real cost and complexity of deploying AI agents at scale."

What can GPT-5 do for AI Agents?

It's possible that ChatGPT agent will vault to the top of the reliability charts once it's powered by GPT-5. (Again, that's not the highest of barriers.) But the new release is unlikely to fix what really ails the Agentic world.

That's because guardrails are already being erected — by companies as well as regulators — shutting down what even the most reliable AI Agent can do for you.

Take Amazon, for example. The world's largest retailer, like most tech giants, is talking a big game on AI Agents (as they did at a Shanghai Agentic AI fair in July, pictured above). At the same time, Amazon has shut down the ability of any AI Agent to browse and buy anywhere on its site.

That makes sense for Amazon, which has always wanted control over the customer experience, not to mention its desire to deliver ads and sponsored results to actual human eyeballs. But it's also curtailing a massive amount of potential Agent activity right there. (On the plus side, no "catastrophic failure" involving a large pile of next-day deliveries at your door.)

And do we trust AI Agents to buy online for us anyway? It's not that they're evil and want to steal your credit card data; it's that they're naive and vulnerable to being phished by bad actors who do want your card.

Even GPT-5 may not be able to get around one vulnerability seen by researchers: data embedded in images can instruct AI agents to reveal any credit card info they might have, with the user being none the wiser.

If that kind of problem is exploited on a corporate scale, then Altman may be right about AI Agents "materially changing output" — just not in the way he meant.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for August 4 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: Done on a computer

• Green: To put a hole in

• Blue: They share a distinguished body part

• Purple: Tennis stars

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

• Yellow: Mouse actions

• Green: Perforate

• Blue: Ones with pointy ears

• Purple: Wimbledon winners

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The solution to today's Connections #788 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Mouse actions: CLICK, DRAG, HOVER, SCROLL

• Perforate: BORE, PIERCE, POKE, PUNCH

• Ones with pointy ears: BATMAN, DEVIL, ELF, VULCAN

• Wimbledon winners: BORG, GRAF, KING, SINNER

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.

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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.

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

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

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The words are loyalty-related.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe rigidity.

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 Hold Fast.

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• Steady

• Devoted

• Firm

• Sound

• Hold Fast

• Unwavering

• Constant

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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 today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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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 August 4, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A marine animal.

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 C.

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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...

CORAL.

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.

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

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Google, the search engine, is having one of its weakest years since 2015. Which is to say, its market share has dipped just below 90% for almost every month in 2025, according to Statcounter. Of course, that still puts Google very much on top of the search world. And it is seeking to cement that dominance with more AI Overviews.

If you've managed to miss them since they arrived in May 2024, Google AI Overviews are the roughly 250 word AI-written summaries atop some Google search results. Just how many Google results get AI Overviews is a closely guarded secret. Research from SE Ranking found them on as many as 18% of all queries in 2024 (with a dip to 7% soon after release, amid a wave of weird results including the infamous "glue on pizza" AI Overview).

In March 2025, Pew Research also found 18% of searches came with AI Overviews. Then in May 2025, SE Ranking saw a sudden jump: AI Overviews on nearly 30% of Google searches.

This result may yet be an outlier. Google declined to say how many results get the AI Overview treatment, but remains confident that the product is helping. "As people use AI Overviews, we see they’re happier with their results," a Google person said in a statement, "and they come to Google to even ask more of their questions."

Google offered no evidence for that claim. Still, the Pew study also suggested users trust Google AI Overviews — or at least, users are 50 percent less likely to click on links in search results with an AI Overview attached. The crash in clicks from search results has already produced what many online publishers are calling a traffic apocalypse.

But should they be trusting AI Overviews more than articles that cite experts? In a year when the most hallucinatory of OpenAI's new models get it wrong 40% of the time, this question has never been more important.

Mashable has tested AI Overviews for hallucinations in questions twice before (in in May 2024 and December 2024), endeavoring to focus on genuine searches (as opposed to glue-on-pizza-style gotcha questions). Here's what we found in 2025.

How accurate are Google AI Overviews? Don't ask Google

First of all, here's what that Google spokesperson had to say about AI Overview accuracy: "The vast majority of AI Overviews are highly factual and we’ve continued to make improvements to both the helpfulness and quality of responses."

But don't tell that to the AI Overview that pops up when you ask the same question on Google: the service wildly overestimates how much it hallucinates.

Credit: Google screenshot

Take a moment to chef's-kiss the irony here. A Google AI Overview is saying AI Overviews are wrong as much as 60% of the time, and it's wrong, according to Google.

Here's a Mashable story that the AI Overview cites, and appears to have misunderstood. It was reporting on a journalism experiment: various AI chatbots were given an article excerpt and asked to name the article and its author. The chatbots made up answers 60% of the time: troubling in itself, but that has nothing to do with hallucinations in Google AI Overviews — which Google says are supposed to be more accurate than other AI because they're "rooted in search results."

A Google spokesperson says that AI Overview accuracy is roughly equivalent to a similar, older search feature called featured snippets — which isn't exactly the best argument, given that they have been known for dumb results too, and once promoted a bizarre conspiracy about President Obama.

Still, in my tests, which were more anecdotal than rigorous study, only 1 in 5 AI Overviews returned an inaccurate or misleading answer. Don't be so down on yourself, Google AI Overviews!

Google AI Overviews can get it wrong when AI Mode gets it right

When AI Overviews do get it wrong, however, it can be a doozy. Case in point:the hottest nerd question on the internet right now. Or at least, the one question every Doctor Who fan wants answered right now.

Fake fan! Credit: Google screenshot

To explain: in the finale of the long-running sci-fi show's most recent season, the 15th Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) regenerated into ... well, someone who looks like the Doctor's former companion Rose Tyler (Billie Piper). The BBC, meanwhile, has conspicuously not announced Piper as the 16th Doctor. Fans suspected some kind of timey-wimey fakeout — until Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies revealed that even he didn't know if Piper was the 16th or not.

In other words, it's a hotly-debated open question, served with a healthy dose of nuance. But not according to the Google AI Overview, which confidently announced that Piper was not the 16th Doctor. And for an encore, went on to claim that Gatwa was still the Doctor, despite Gatwa and the BBC clearly stating otherwise. (We hear you, AI Overview: moving on from your favorite Doctor is hard.)

But here's the kicker: clicking on Google AI Mode returns a completely different answer. AI Mode natters on at length without giving a straight yes or no, pretty much as a Doctor Who fan would:

Credit: Google screenshot

OK, good job AI Mode! Next question: why the heck didn't you share any of this with your hardworking buddy in the next cubicle, AI Overviews?

Google declined to make a search executive available for interview (after doing so for our December 2024 checkup). But it's hardly hallucination to suggest that an in-depth AI Mode query requires more processing power than an AI Overview. A Google spokesperson said that AI Mode is a cutting-edge tool based on the latest Gemini models, and that more of its results would wind up in AI Overviews over time.

Which is fair enough, but this does lead to the uncomfortable conclusion that Google is knowingly pushing less accurate results our way, while placing a more likely correct answer one click away.

SEE ALSO: Welcome to Google AI Mode! Everything is fine. AI Overview shoots for the moon, misses

So much for science fiction. Surely science fact is easier?

Not if the science fact question is "when is the next mission to the Moon," as much of a gimme as that sounds. Google AI Overview claimed that NASA's Artemis II mission is aiming to launch in September 2025, citing its source as a NASA press release from January 2024.

All well and good — except there was another NASA press release in December 2024, moving Artemis II's target date to September 2026.

For a service that appears to be replacing a lot of news clicks, the AI Overview seems sometimes uninterested in things that are, y'know, new.

AI Overview doesn't know DOGE

Another odd stuck-in-2024 moment came when I searched for "Elon Musk DOGE controversy." This yielded an AI overview on ... a lawsuit over alleged price manipulation of Dogecoin, which was settled in November 2024.

Wonder if Google users who type those keywords might be thinking of more recent DOGE-related events, perhaps involving the entire U.S. government rather than a memecoin?

SEE ALSO: DOGE damage is just getting started, IT experts warn

It would be a DOGE-like level of craziness to suggest that these results were entirely representative, however.

In my tests, as in our previous two check-ups, most AI Overviews yielded decent summaries; as a newly-minted vegan I was pleased to see it knew about the existence of vegan pesto (replace the parmesan in regular pesto with nutritional yeast or cashew cheese), and I found novel suggestions for popping small dents out of my car trunk door (hair dryer followed by plunger).

So if it's mostly useful, is it bad that AI Overview sometimes hallucinates? Your mileage may vary. But when I put it as a Google query, AI Overviews recused themselves. Instead, Google offered a featured snippet from Abeba Birhane, AI Accountability advisor to the Mozilla Foundation, responding in the negative.

"Google’s AI overviews hallucinate too much to be reliable," Birhane wrote in 2024. "There is no clear evidence showing users even want this AI Overview."

So whether AI Overviews or snippets are the future of Google search, it seems we can look forward to either one contradicting official Google statements.

Connections: Sports Edition is a new 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.

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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: NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for August 7, 2025 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: Health group

• Green: Soccer competitors

• Blue: Birds of a feather

• Purple: Top picks

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

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

• Yellow: Exercise classes

• Green: MLS teams

• Blue: Baltimore Ravens QBs, past and present

• Purple: First-round QBs in 2018

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The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #318 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• Exercise classes - PILATES, SPIN, YOGA, ZUMBA

• MLS teams - CREW, RAPIDS, REVOLUTION, WHITECAPS

• Baltimore Ravens QBs, past and present - DILFER, FLACCO, JACKSON, MCNAIR

• First-round QBs in 2018 - ALLEN, DARNOLD, MAYFIELD, ROSEN

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.

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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 Thursday, August 7, 2025:

AcrossParts of a museum dinosaur exhibit

• The answer is Bones.

Smiling Face with Sunglasses, for one

• The answer is Emoji.

Painter's stand

• The answer is Easel.

Restaurant item often asked for by signing the air

• The answer is Check.

Overly slapdash

• The answer is Hasty.

DownTree with smooth gray bark

• The answer is Beech.

Nebraska city that's home to Union Pacific headquarters

• The answer is Omaha.

Features of bloodhounds that are said to be 1,000 times stronger than humans

• The answer is Noses.

Boot from a game

• The answer is Eject.

___ smooth

• The answer is Silky.

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SAVE UP TO $480: Through Sept. 23, you can get a free NFL Sunday Ticket for the 2025 season (regularly $60/month) by switching to select Verizon phone or home internet plans. On Aug. 7 starting at 8 a.m. ET, Verizon customers also have the chance to score free tickets to NFL games on the My Verizon app.

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Football fans, it's a good day to have Verizon — so much free football watching is coming your way. First up, Verizon is resurrecting its free NFL Sunday Ticket deal from last year, covering subscription costs for the whole 2025 season for most phone and home internet customers. But there are opportunities for an even better watch experience than through a screen: Verizon is literally giving away free tickets to NFL games.

On Aug. 7, tickets to see teams like the Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, and more will be available on the My Verizon app during three windows: 8 a.m. ET, 12 p.m. ET, and 3 p.m. ET. The freebies will be available in limited quantities, of course, and could easily sell out within the hour. This could be the most important alarm you set all year.

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If you miss out on the tickets, more free stuff is coming in September: Keep your My Verizon app handy to snag drops like passes to Tate McRae or Disney on Ice, TopGolf gift cards, and Fandango movie tickets.

For all of the other Sunday games that you'll want to watch this season, NFL Sunday Ticket is a crucial streaming app to have on your devices. There are three ways to unlock free NFL Sunday Ticket through Verizon:

• Buy a 5G phone with a new Unlimited line on myPlan (for all new and existing customers)

• Bring your current phone and open a new Unlimited line on myPlan (for all new and existing customers)

• Switch to Verizon Home Internet on a Fios 1 Gig, Fios 2 Gig, 5G Home Ultimate or LTE Home Plus plan

Depending on whether you're a new or returning subscriber, NFL Sunday Ticket can end up costing $480 for the season — $60/month for returning users and $34.50/month for new users for eight months. This NFL Sunday Ticket deal will last through Sept. 23, so you still have time to decide on your new phone or to figure out how to ditch your current plan.

NFL Sunday Ticket gets you access to every out-of-market game on every Sunday afternoon, including streaming multiple games at one time with multiview mode. That's a much more fun way to keep up with those packed 1 p.m. ET and 4:05 to 4:25 p.m. ET time slots than watching scores scroll across the bottom of the screen.

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