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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.

The NYT Connections puzzle today shouldn't be hard to solve if you're an old-school movie buff.

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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 September 2, 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: Jolly

• Green: A tongue twister

• Blue: Seen in an airport

• Purple: Old-school movie personalities

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: Cheerful

• Green: "Rubber baby buggy bumper"

• Blue: Kinds of luggage

• Purple: Title characters in '80s movies

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 #835 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Cheerful: BOUNCY, BRIGHT, MERRY, SUNNY

• "Rubber baby buggy bumper": BOUNCY, BRIGHT, MERRY

• Kinds of luggage: CARRY-ON, DUFFEL, HARD-SHELL, ROLLER

• Title characters in '80s movies: FERRIS, HEATHER, INDIANA, PEE-WEE

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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Are you also playing NYT Strands?

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

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 preferred pace.

Today's NYT Strands puzzle should be easy to solve, provided that you did the work.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 2, 2025 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 2, 2025 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: On the syllabus

The words are related to higher education.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe what a university student might do.

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 College Course.

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• Exam

• Reading

• Lecture

• College Course

• Paper

• Quiz

• Homework

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.

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.

Today's NYT Wordle puzzle should be a quick one to solve, as long as you don't speak.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 2, 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 September 2, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

What one speaks with.

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 M.

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...

MOUTH

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

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

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

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Gee whiz.

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GOLLY

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Not suitable.

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UNFIT

Hurdle Word 3 hint

The maximum.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 4 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 4, 2025 Hurdle Word 3 answer

LIMIT

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Animosity.

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SPITE

Final Hurdle hint

A short-distance boat trip.

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FERRY

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Apple's new range of iPhones includes many changes, but among them, we have the inclusion of the N1 chip—while cellular is still outsourced, Apple is doing its own chip for all other connectivity, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Sadly, it looks like early adopters are having trouble with it.

Website addresses that end in ".onion" aren't like normal domain names, and you can't access them with a normal web browser. Addresses that end with ".onion" point to Tor hidden services on the deep web. Lots of deep web sites contain very nasty things, and many of them are likely scams or illegal. You should probably avoid freely browsing .onion sites—instead, use this only if you have a specific site you want to access for a good reason.

SAVE $622: As of Sept. 22, the TCL 65-inch QM7K QD-Mini LED TV is on sale for just $877.99 at Amazon. That's 41% or over $600 off its usual cost of $1,499.99.

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While we would generally recommend waiting until Black Friday season to purchase a new big screen, we've found a deal we think is worth grabbing on this random Monday in September.

As of Sept. 22, the TCL 65-inch QM7K QD-Mini LED TV is on sale at Amazon for just $877.99. That's a steep 41% in savings or $622 off its list price of $1,499.99. Surprisingly, that's not its lowest price on record (that honor would go to Prime Day's $797.99 deal), but it's the second-best and a helluva value.

You'll come across lots of confusing specs on your TV buying journey — from lighting to resolution to refresh rates. But isn't the most important thing that it looks good? According to our pals at ZDNet (also owned by Mashable's publisher, Ziff Davis), "This QD Mini-LED display delivers stunning brightness and impressive contrast on par with OLED TVs at a far more accessible price."

The QM7K combines QLED and OLED technologies to deliver a picture that's rich and bright enough to cancel out any overhead glares. When ZDNet's reviewer tested it, they cheered that the screens' black levels were still "impressively deep even in brighter conditions." If you're curious about the specs, it also features LD2500 Precise Dimming, HDR 3000 nits peak brightness, a 144Hz refresh rate, Game Accelerator 288, Dolby Atmos Audio elevated by Bang & Olufsen speakers, and AIPQ Processor PRO. The only real issue ZDNet has with this model is its tedious setup process, which can be overlooked with its other perks.

At full price, we wouldn't rush out to grab the TCL QM7K TV, but with a discount of over $600, the value is hard to pass up.

I first tested a wet/dry vacuum when the technology was still new. It was an early Tineco model — and I hated it. The technology just wasn't ready yet. But the Dreame H15 Pro CarpetFlex is proof that that's no longer the case. When I first saw this wet/dry in operation at a Dreame event in New York City, I was amazed. And after reviewing dozens of vacuums in my career, I am not easily amazed by floor-cleaning technology.

If you've been looking for a wet/dry vacuum that actually works (and can clean on carpets as well), then the Dreame H15 Pro CarpetFlex is a smart pickup at $699.99. Dreame has made similar cordless wet/dry vacuums, but the addition of carpet cleaning sets this new flagship model apart. I took some before-and-after photos and videos to show you how it works.

The Dreame H15 Pro CarpetFlex: By the numbers

I should note that while the H15 Pro uses hot water to clean itself, it doesn't use hot water to clean your floors. I found it worked well as is, but if you want hot water cleaning, you'll have to spring for the $899.99 H15 Pro Heat Wet/Dry model.

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• Type: Wet/dry vacuum and mop

• Cordless: Yes

• Suction: 23,000 Pa

• Self-cleaning: Yes (cleans with 212 degrees Fahrenheit water)

• Battery life: 60 minutes

• Charge time: 3 hours

The H15 Pro CarpetFlex Review: It easily passes the Swiffer test Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable The charging station uses hot water and air to clean the mop head. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

When I first started reviewing 2-in-1 hybrid robot vacuums and mops, I asked a simple question with each review: Does it pass the Swiffer test? (Not to be confused with my colleague Leah Stodart's Graham Cracker test.) As in, does it mop better than a $20 Swiffer? Considering that flagship vacuums now cost $1,000 or more, they damn well better pass the Swiffer test.

The H15 Pro passes where other wet/dry vacuums and robot vacuums before it have failed. Don't judge me, but in these before-and-after videos, you can see a layer of set-in stains, which my army of robot vacuums has left behind over the years. You can clearly see where the H15 Pro has been to work, and you can watch as the stains disappear relatively quickly. This is a wet/dry vacuum that really can wipe away stains on hardwood floors (or, in my case, laminate flooring and tile flooring).

That's impressive on its own, but the H15 Pro can also make fresh spells disappear just as easily. I spread a swab of butter on the floor, and the H15 Pro gobbled it up faster than any vacuum I've ever tested. That's partly thanks to a scraper, which drops down when you pull back the vacuum. You can lock this scraper in place, and if you look closely, you'll also see a slightly confusing message: "No detach. Just attach — one machine for all floors."

A swab of butter disappearing under the H15 Pro. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable The H15 Pro has one major flaw — don't make my mistake

OK, so that's the "wet" part of wet/dry, but what about carpets and other floor types? On paper, the H15 has a lot going for it. A filter to stop allergens, 23,000 Pa suction power, and a brush designed to comb through and clean carpet fibers. However, after rolling this vacuum brush across my hard floors to get to the area rugs in my bedroom, I found that this vacuum left behind a long trail of scuffs on my floor.

Now, I'm not sure if this comes from the scraper being locked in place or from the carpet brush itself. You could call this user error — no one made me lock the scraper in place or roll the carpet brush across laminate floors, but if it's user error, it's an incredibly easy error to make. Now, these scuffs aren't permanent, and I was able to use the H15 Pro to wipe them away, but it was annoying.

So, not great! Once I learned from my mistake, I found that this works fine as a carpet vacuum. It's not the best I've tested (that honor goes to a Dyson cordless vacuum — no surprise), but impressive enough for a 2-in-1.

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The Dreame offers one-button self-cleaning, which is very effective. The self-cleaning dock uses hot water cleaning (212 degrees Fahrenheit / 100 degrees Celsius) to thoroughly clean the roller brush of grease and debris, as well as hot air (194 degrees F / 90 degrees C). It's not as loud as I expected, and it cleans itself fairly quickly. As you can see, after a self-cleaning cycle, the scrubbing brush looks basically like new:

Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable The wet roller brush after self-cleaning. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable Is the Dreame H15 Pro worth it?

If you have a lot of hard floors to clean and don't want to put in any elbow grease, the Dreame H15 Pro actually fulfills the wet/dry promise. However, you need to watch for the scuffing that can be caused by the carpet attachment. As long as you don't repeat my mistake, this easily justifies its $699.99 price tag. I plan on updating this review after spending a bit more time with this cordless vacuum, but my initial review has been positive.

The Dreame H15 Pro looking very proud of itself. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

Would I have bought this wet/dry for my one-bedroom New York City apartment? No, but if you have more square footage and share my disdain for cleaning, this cordless wet/dry vacuum makes quick work of tough messes.

You can buy the Dreame H15 Pro CarpetFlex from Amazon and Dreame starting today for $699.99.

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SAVE $200: As of Sept. 22, the 13-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is on sale for $799 at Amazon, down from its list price of $999. That's a discount of 20% and a new all-time-low price.

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We’re constantly on the lookout for the best laptops you can buy, and a good sale can often tip the scales. We recently updated our guide to the best MacBooks, naming the M4 MacBook Air the best for students, but with one major caveat: if it ever dropped to $799, it would also become our top budget pick. Well, today's that day.

As of Sept. 22, the 13-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is on sale for $799 at Amazon, down from its list price of $999. That's a discount of 20% and a new all-time-low price.

SEE ALSO: The 6 best laptops under $500: Back-to-school edition

This model is built around Apple's new M4 chip, which makes everything from browsing to video editing feel incredibly fast and fluid. It's also specifically designed to handle Apple Intelligence and can last up to 18 hours on a single charge.

While this 13-inch version has an 8-core GPU (a slight step down from the 10-core version in the 15-inch model), it's more than enough power for the browsing, emailing, and word processing that most people do every day. Plus, you still get up to 18 hours of battery life on a single charge.

To get the price this low, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. The 256GB of storage on this base model is a bit small, so you may need an external hard drive down the line. The sound system also has four speakers instead of the six found in the 15-inch model, but our sister site PCMag confirms it still produces "decent sound." For a brand-new M4 machine under $800, those are trade-offs we'd happily make.

SAVE 50%: The EcoFlow Delta 2 Max is on sale at Amazon for $949, down from the list price of $1,899. That's a 50% discount that matches the record-low at Amazon. However, today's deal comes with a free 45W portable solar panel.

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A portable power station has become a must-have as we head into fall storm season. Not only will it keep your household's phones charged up during a power outage, it can keep the spotlight alive on Skelly every night in October. If you don't yet have a portable power station waiting in the garage, check out today's stellar deal at Amazon.

As of Sept. 22, the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max is on sale at Amazon for $949, marked down from the list price at EcoFlow of $1,899. That equals a 50% discount, shaving $950 off the usual price. Today's sale matches the record-low at Amazon, but the retailer has made this deal even better. Snag the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max and you can cash in on a free EcoFlow 45W portable solar panel which ordinarily sells for $99.

A portable power station is a savior in so many situations. A power outage, a camping trip, working in the yard without needing a massive extension cord, powering up the projector for an outdoor movie night, you name it.

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EcoFlow makes some of the most thoughtful and feature-laden portable power stations on the market today and the Delta 2 Max packs in 2,048Wh of capacity. If you're using the Delta 2 Max for home backup during a power outage, expect it to keep the refrigerator cooling for about 14 hours, the WiFi router powered on for nearly 100 hours, or the TV for 15 hours. Pack it along on a camping trip and you'll be getting the ability to recharge a phone 143 times or sleep with a CPAP for 41 hours.

Today's deal includes an EcoFlow 45W portable solar panel that can easily connect to the Delta 2 Max to recharge the portable power station. At 45W, this solar panel isn't the most powerful and it would take a while to fully recharge the Delta 2 Max with the solar panel, but free is free, and the solar panel is surely useful.

If you're looking for the fastest recharging via solar, the Delta 2 Max can connect to 1,000W of solar power. With that amount, it'll go from dead to fully recharged in about 2.5 hours, according to EcoFlow. With standard AC wall charging, expect the Delta 2 Max to be fully recharged in about an hour.

While it's half off, snag the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max before an autumn wind storm knocks out power. Today's sale price also include a free portable solar panel to help with recharging. Overall, it's a package that'll be useful during bad weather and outdoor adventures.

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Between work deadlines, personal goals, and the little tasks you keep promising yourself you’ll get to “later,” life can start to feel like a juggling act with too many balls in the air. The Pagico platform was created to help you with that. And right now, you can grab lifetime access for just $39.99 (reg. $137).

Pagico is like your productivity headquarters. Instead of bouncing between five different apps for notes, reminders, tasks, and project tracking, everything lives in one intuitive platform. The result is less chaos, more clarity, and a lot more done.

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Here’s why users love Pagico:

• All-in-one workspace — Store tasks, notes, files, projects, and contacts in one organized hub.

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• Work anywhere — Sync across macOS, Windows, Ubuntu, or mobile apps

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For business leaders, freelancers, and professionals drowning in scattered docs and endless notifications, Pagico is more than a task manager — it’s peace of mind. Imagine opening your laptop and instantly seeing your day, week, and projects laid out clearly. That’s the kind of focus that saves time, lowers stress, and keeps your business (and your brain) running smoothly.

And because this deal is lifetime, there are no recurring fees. Get a lifetime of Pagico Premium support for just $39.99 (reg. $137).

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Running your business (or even just your household budget) gets a lot easier when your computer is fast, secure, and packed with the right tools. That’s why this bundle of Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and Windows 11 Pro is such a smart pickup — especially at just $54.97 (reg. $418.99) for lifetime access.

Microsoft Office Pro 2021 gives you so many ways to stay productive: Word for documents, Excel for spreadsheets, PowerPoint for presentations, Outlook for email, plus Access, Publisher, Teams, and OneNote. No monthly subscription fees — just a permanent license that works on one Windows PC at home or the office.

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Maybe you've watched everything there is to watch on Disney+. Or maybe you want to consolidate the number of streaming services you use.

Whatever the reason, you've decided to cancel your Disney+ subscription, and we're here to help guide you through the process. Below, you'll find instructions on how to cancel your Disney+ subscription on a desktop browser or in the Disney+ app.

SEE ALSO: Pedro Pascal, Meryl Streep, and hundreds more celebrities sign open letter supporting Jimmy Kimmel How to cancel Disney+ on desktop

The easiest way to cancel your Disney+ account is on desktop. Here's how.

Total Time

• 2 min

What You Need

• Computer or laptop
• Disney+ account

Step 1: Log in to your Disney+ account and click on your profile icon in the top right corner of the window.

Step 2: Select "Account" from the drop-down menu that appears.

This will take you to your "Manage Your Account" page.

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Step 3: Select your subscription plan.

This will take you to your "Subscription Details" page.

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Step 4: Click "Cancel Subscription."

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Step 5: Click "Cancel Subscription" again.

Disney+ will offer you one last chance to keep your subscription. Press "Cancel Subscription" again to finish the cancellation.

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You will have access to your Disney+ account until the end of your billing period. If you ever want to restart your subscription, log into Disney+ with the e-mail associated with your canceled account and choose "Restart subscription."

How to cancel Disney+ in the app

You can't actually cancel Disney+ directly in its phone app. However, you can go through the entire process above on your mobile browser.

You can also begin the process from your Disney+ app, which we'll outline for you below.

Total Time

• 2 min

What You Need

• iPhone
• Disney+ app
• Disney+ account

Step 1: Open the Disney+ app and click on your profile icon.

Step 2: Select "Account."

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Step 3: Choose the subscription you will be ending.

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Step 4: Press "Continue" to leave the Disney+ app.

This will take you to your mobile browser.

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Step 5: Select "Manage Account."

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Step 6: Choose the subscription you will be ending.

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Step 7: Press "Cancel Subscription."

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Step 8: Press"Continue to Cancel."

Disney+ will offer you other plan options. Continue to choose cancellation options to move forward.

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Step 9: Press "Cancel Subscription" one last time.

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You will have access to your Disney+ account until the end of your billing period. If you ever want to restart your subscription, log into Disney+ with the e-mail associated with your canceled account and choose "Restart subscription."

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UPDATE: Sep. 22, 2025, 5:40 p.m. EDT This article was originally published June 18, 2021. It has since been updated.

Happy new iPhone month. ICYMI, Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 family on Sept. 9 during its "Awe Dropping" event out of Cupertino, showcasing the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. If you're due for an upgrade, they're now available at major retailers and carriers starting at $799.

Next on your shopping list should be a protective case, which will help your new iPhone withstand years of use. For those buying the base model, a clear case might be the way to go: The standard iPhone 17 introduces fresh color options like lavender, sage, and mist blue, which are almost too pretty to cover up.

SEE ALSO: What is ‘scratchgate’? Unpacking the iPhone 17 Pro scratching problem.

The opposite is probably true for those buying one of the two Pro models. They have a divisive design that's supposedly so scratch-prone, Apple's in-store demo units got scuffed up on release day (an incident that will henceforth be known as "scratchgate"). Either way, there's an iPhone 17 case for that.

Below, I've rounded up a list of popular mobile accessory brands that are now selling cases for the entire iPhone 17 series — some of which are on sale already.

Apple itself

The tech giant has made its usual clear and silicone cases for the entire iPhone 17 lineup ($49 each). The silicone options come in a rainbow of new eye-catching colors like purple fog, neon yellow, and terra cotta. Apple has also introduced new "TechWoven" cases for the Pro and Pro Max models ($59), which are made with interwoven multicolored yarn that's protected by a scratch- and stain-resistant coating. All of them are compatible with MagSafe wireless chargers and accessories, by the way.

At the time of writing, Amazon had a bunch of Apple's iPhone 17 cases on sale for 10% off. They're also available through Best Buy and the Apple Store itself, but at full price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPhone 17 cases Starting at $43.99 (save up to $7) Shop Now Beats

The Apple-owned audio brand debuted three new MagSafe iPhone 17 cases this month. One is a classic hardshell case with impact-absorbing sidewalls ($45). The more "rugged" version has a grippy matte exterior and a microfiber lining ($79). The third option is a hardshell case with a removable lanyard that can be used as a kickstand ($59) — convenient for watching movies. All three styles work with every model in the iPhone 17 lineup and come in earthy hues like Everest black, lime stone, and pebble pink.

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If you don't want to commit to the fully clear look, Case-Mate has some fun transparent iPhone 17 cases with patterned, ombre, and shifting glitter overlays (plus UV protection that should prevent them from yellowing over time). They've all been drop-tested and equipped with MagSafe support. Prices range from $45 for a plain, clear case to $70 for a reinforced carbon fiber case with a built-in stand.

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Casetify's iPhone 17 styles include some attractive semi-transparent styles, too, but its customization options are what really set it apart. Shoppers can basically make their own MagSafe iPhone 17 case from scratch with their choice of color, text, photos, and degree of protection starting from $50. The Pro and Pro Max versions can also be fitted with "ring stands" that encircle their camera modules.

Opens in a new window Credit: Casetify Casetify iPhone 17 cases Starting at $50 Shop Now Caudabe

For something a little more minimalist, go with an iPhone 17 case in one of Caudabe's four sleek styles. There's Sheath (tight-fitting, pebbled, $52); Paragon (smooth, pearlescent, $55); Synthesis (grippy, can be frosted on the back, $50); and Veil (thin, matte, $35). The first two can be configured with or without camera cutouts for the Pro and Pro Max. They were all still in their preorder phase the last time I checked, and are scheduled to ship by late September to mid-October.

Opens in a new window Credit: Caudabe Caudabe iPhone 17 cases Starting at $35 Shop Now Otterbox

Otterbox added iPhone 17 options to its popular Profile, Symmetry, Commuter, Sole, and Defender series this month, starting from just $29. (I've listed them in order from least to most durable.) Of note, the Symmetry collection comes in cactus leather styles that you can upgrade with three embroidery patterns for $79.99 a pop. I'm not sure how well they'll hold up over time, but they look extremely cool.

Opens in a new window Credit: Otterbox Otterbox iPhone 17 cases Starting at $29 Shop Now PopSockets

The brand behind your favorite phone grips has MagSafe cases for iPhone 17 owners of all stripes, from Bookstagrammers to Star Wars fans, Pokémon fans, Disney adults, Halloween lovers, and so much more. (Truly, there's an obscene amount of niche options in its collection. I'd go with the tomatoey "Campari" one, personally.)

PopSockets' cases start at $40 at Amazon, but if you buy one directly from its website, you can save 30% on a new MagSafe Grip.

Opens in a new window Credit: PopSockets PopSockets iPhone 17 cases Starting at $40; save 30% on a MagSafe Grip with your purchase Shop Now Society6

Society6's iPhone 17 cases sport prints of original collages, photos, paintings, and drawings by independent artists. They come in three styles: Slim ($30), a lightweight hardshell number; Tough ($35), which is lined with silicone for a little more cushioning; and MagSafe Tough ($45), which tacks on MagSafe compatibility.

All of Society6's case options are 25% off for a limited time (starting at only $22.50), which is the best deal I've encountered so far this iPhone cycle.

Opens in a new window Credit: fast foop / Society6 Society6 iPhone 17 cases Starting at $22.50 (save up to $11.25) Shop Now Speck

Speck's drop-tested iPhone 17 cases come in clear, glittery, and grippy varieties starting from $34.99. Some sport a "ClickLock" interlock, which is special Speck technology that prevents the case from falling off different kinds of MagSafe accessories. (That includes a portable charger and various mounts, which go for $29.99 apiece.)

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For the true diehards, Spigen's technophilic cases include designs inspired by Apple's iMac G3 and the iPhone 17's internals. Add one to your cart at some point through Sept. 25, and you'll automatically get 20% off. Prices start from just $24 (normally $29.99).

Opens in a new window Credit: Spigen Spigen iPhone 17 cases Starting from $24 (save up to $13.99) Shop Now Twelve South

The makers of my beloved Bluetooth dongle have launched new iPhone 17 MagSafe cases with soft-touch "liquid silicon" shells and microfiber linings. They're priced at $49.99 each and come in three matte colors (slate, dune, and coastal), which match Twelve South's new bands for the just-announced Apple Watch Ultra 3 and SE 3. If you bundle your new phone case with one of those bands, you'll save $10.

Opens in a new window Credit: Twelve South Twelve South iPhone 17 cases $49.99; save $10 on an Apple Watch band with your purchase Shop Now Wildflower Cases

Wildflower's whimsical, limited-edition cases are popular among Gen Z celebrities (and $37 apiece). Its iPhone 17 collection features 26 different patterns, including four made in collaboration with model Bella Hadid, singer Laufey, and influencers Taylor Giavasis and Kensington Tillo.

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If you're old enough to remember video rental stores, you might recall the magic of choosing from a limited selection and committing to your pick. Nowadays, it's common to experience decision paralysis when scrolling through the vast catalogs of streaming services.

People have been predicting the end of the world for about as long as humanity's existed. This week, parts of TikTok are convinced they've got the date just right for the Rapture: Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (As in tomorrow, or today, or yesterday, or, you know, weeks ago, depending on when you're reading this.)

Spend enough time on the app, and you're likely to see folks prepping for the Rapture or, perhaps more likely, other people reacting to #RaptureTok. To be clear, there does seem to be a very real side of TikTok preparing for, in their minds, a very real rapture. They've gone as far as to offer advice on how to be raptured, giving advice on things like prepping others for their sudden departure or leaving their belongings accessible for the non-raptured.

People are also reacting to #RaptureTok, mostly with a mocking tone. Some are joking about what they'll do to get raptured (become a Pokémon master) or what they'll grab once the raptured leave (a nice car, maybe?).

There are also videos breaking down #RaptureTok and its many tentacles. Some believers, for instance, have even claimed to have sold off their earthly possessions and posted a goodbye video — though this is the internet, and people will lie for attention. So keep that in mind as you scroll.

How did this all start? It seems to stem from South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela, who claimed in a viral YouTube video that Jesus revealed to him that the Rapture would come on Sept. 23 and 24. Those dates happen to also correspond to this year's Rosh Hashanah — the Jewish new year — which is also known as the Feast of Trumpets, which some are taking as the trumpet call of God bringing the Christians to heaven.

That's the belief behind the Christian Rapture: The saved will ascend, disappearing from earth, leaving everyone else behind. TikTok, as it is wont to do, has run with the prediction and added to it, with lots of folks sharing their "research" or prep.

It's worth noting that end-of-the-world predictions are quite common. Remember 2000, or 2012, or 1844, or 1524? It's something human beings seem hard-wired to do. So maybe Tuesday will be the rapture, but I wouldn't go and sell your car.

Disney announced Monday that Jimmy Kimmel Live! would return to ABC Tuesday night, reversing the company's Sept. 17 decision to suspend the late night show indefinitely.

SEE ALSO: Pedro Pascal, Meryl Streep, and hundreds more celebrities sign open letter supporting Jimmy Kimmel

The suspension came after host Jimmy Kimmel faced Republican backlash for a monologue about far-right commentator Charlie Kirk's killer, which led Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair Brendan Carr to pressure ABC to punish Kimmel. Objecting to Kimmel's comments, Nexstar Media Group announced that its ABC affiliates would pre-empt Jimmy Kimmel Live! indefinitely.

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Disney explained its reasoning for Kimmel's suspension and the move's subsequent reversal in a statement to press, saying, "Last Wednesday, we made the decision to suspend production on the show to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country. It is a decision we made because we felt some of the comments were ill-timed and thus insensitive."

The statement continues: "We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday."

The backlash to Kimmel's suspension was considerable. Kimmel's fellow late night hosts and hundreds of Hollywood celebrities decried Disney's decision as a threat to free speech, and Disney+ and Hulu users canceled their subscriptions in protest.

According to CNBC, Kimmel will address his show's suspension in his Sept. 23 return.

After years — yes, literal years — of debating, posturing, and signing executive orders, it seems we're on the precipice of a deal that would officially allow TikTok to operate in the United States.

ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company, has been on a timeline to either find a new owner or get banned in the U.S. due to hotly debated security reasons. The timeline is ever-changing — each time we get close to an outright ban, President Donald Trump extends the deadline (in a very questionably legal process). This past week, the president extended the latest Sept. 16 deadline and set a new deadline for Dec. 16. There's a difference this time, though: A deal actually seems to be on the horizon.

Here's everything you need to know about a potential U.S.-China TikTok deal.

What's the deal with this TikTok deal?

President Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke about a deal over the phone on Friday, according to NBC News. On Saturday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that six members of the seven-seat board controlling the company would be Americans. Crucially, Leavitt also said that the U.S. would maintain control of the algorithm for American users, also according to NBC News.

"This deal does put America first," Leavitt told Fox News' "Saturday in America," according to NBC News. "And let me just be very clear. This deal means that TikTok will be majority-owned by Americans in the United States. There will be seven seats on the board that controls the app in the United States, and six of those seats will be Americans."

At first, the White House wanted one board member to be designated by the U.S. government, but that's still up for debate and may not be part of the final deal, according to a Bloomberg report from earlier today.

Why was TikTok banned in the first place?

Previously, a bipartisan group of lawmakers joined together to ban TikTok as a potential threat to national security, a claim that ByteDance strongly rejected. Lawmakers also cited privacy risks as well as the app’s potential to serve as a vector for Chinese propaganda. The U.S. Supreme Court quickly and unanimously upheld that ban. After taking office, President Trump repeatedly extended the ban through executive orders. (The U.S. president cannot unilaterally override federal law or Supreme Court rulings, at least, according to the Constitution.)

When will the TikTok deal go into effect?

BBC News reported that while Leavitt said a deal could be signed "in the coming days," there's no word from Beijing on timing. All the while, Bloomberg reported that Trump is expected to sign an executive order this week that would give investors — whose names have yet to be finalized — 120 days to actually complete the sale.

No matter what, a deal will have to be made before the December 16 deadline or Trump will have to extend it yet again.

Who will own TikTok?

In short, U.S.-based companies will own the majority of the app — if this deal goes through. Oracle will lead data and privacy for the app, according to Leavitt, who called Oracle one "of America's greatest tech companies," BBC News reported. Officials told Bloomberg that the rest of the investors have yet to be finalized.

Trump told reporters on Friday that the investors are "all very well-known people, very famous people actually, financially."

"It’s also controlled by very powerful and very substantial American people, all American, by the way, all American people," he said, according to NBC News.

And, on Sunday, the President said in an interview on Fox News that Lachlan Murdoch "is involved" and that his father, Rupert Murdoch, "is probably gonna be in the group, I think they’re going to be in the group," according to CNBC.

What's happening with the algorithm?

At the center of this debate is TikTok's precious algorithm. That algorithm might be a bit different under new ownership with this deal — it will be copied and retrained specifically using U.S. user data, a White House official said on Monday, according to BBC News. Previously, the TikTok algorithm has been critizied for

It's important to note that, as of this writing, nothing has actually been signed. And while the White House says it is confident a deal will go through, China's approval isn't set in stone.

In a world where new streaming services seem to be announced every day, it can be exhausting to keep track of your subscriptions and what's streaming where. We get it: Sometimes you just have to consolidate.

SEE ALSO: John Oliver reacts to Kimmel's suspension with a direct message to Disney's CEO

If your next steps to consolidate include canceling your Hulu subscription, you've come to the right place. There are several ways to end your Hulu subscription, depending on what device or operating system you're using. We've assembled a guide on the three different ways you can cancel Hulu: from your desktop, your iOS device, and your Android device. Check them out below.

How to cancel Hulu on desktop Total Time

• 2 minutes

What You Need

• Laptop or computer
• Hulu account

Step 1: Log into your Hulu account. Click on your profile icon in the top right of the screen.

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Step 2: Select "Account" from the drop-down menu that appears.

Doing this will bring you to your account page.

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Step 3: Scroll to the bottom until you find "Cancel Your Subscription."

Then, hit the "Cancel" button.

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Step 4: Press "Cancel Subscription" again.

Hulu may offer you the chance to pause your subscription instead of canceling it completely. Simply press "continue to cancel" to keep canceling your account. To finish, select the reason why you are canceling the account, and click "continue to cancel."

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You will have access to your account until the end of your billing period. You can reactivate your subscription by returning to your account page and resubscribing.

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How to cancel Hulu on iOS

If you are an iOS user, you won't be able to cancel your subscription in the Hulu app. However, you can cancel your subscription on your desktop browser using the above set of instructions, or you can cancel it through your iPhone's subscriptions.

Total Time

• 2 min

What You Need

• iPhone

Step 1: Open your "Settings" app and select your Apple ID.

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Step 2: Select "Subscriptions."

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Step 3: Choose your Hulu subscription.

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Step 4: Select "cancel your subscription."

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Step 5: Confirm the cancellation one last time.

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You will have access to your account until the end of your billing period. If you want to resubscribe, you can return to your subscriptions page and choose to renew your subscription.

How to cancel Hulu in the app on Android

Unlike iOS users, Android users can cancel Hulu subscriptions in-app. First, open the app. Click on your profile icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. You may have to re-enter your password.

Once you're on your account screen, scroll down until you see "Cancel your subscription," and select "Cancel."

Hulu will offer you the option to pause your account instead of canceling it completely. You can set the length of time you'd like to pause your account, or you can choose "continue to cancel."

To finish the cancellation, select the reason why you are canceling the account. Click "continue to cancel."

You will have access to your Hulu account until the end of your billing period. You can reactivate your subscription by returning to your account page and resubscribing.

UPDATE: Sep. 22, 2025, 3:51 p.m. EDT This article was originally published on Oct. 14, 2021. It has since been updated.

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