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It's officially the start of fall, and that can only mean one thing: cozy movie nights in. Whether it's your wholesome favorites, your yearly spooky rewatches, or some exciting new releases, you want your movie setup to be as immersive as possible. And one easy way to transform your movie nights is with the help of a movie projector. They're great devices that can turn any blank wall into your own cinema screen, and right now at Amazon, you can save $60 on a great model that we recommend.

As of Sept. 23, the Smonet movie projector comes with a $60 off coupon. The list price is $149.99, so with this deal, you'll be bringing the price down to $89.99. Just tick the coupon box on the listing, and when you head to the checkout, you'll see the discount applied.

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This device may be small, but it is definitely mighty. Want to turn your own living room into a movie theater? Look no further. It supports 1080p quality, so your shows, movies, or even games have an amazing quality. And it can throw up an image of around 200 inches. It even has a built-in speaker, but you can plug in your own if you’re into bigger sound.

The brightness is pretty solid too; 7,500 lumens means you don’t have to sit in the dark to see what’s going on. But it is recommended you use it in a darker environment, but that just adds to the cinematic vibe, right?

And connecting your devices couldn't be easier. Use the HDMI port to connect things like a TV Stick, laptop, or even your PS5, Xbox, or Switch. Plug in a USB drive or external hard drive to play your own videos and music, or hook up a DVD player with the AV cable. iPhone users just need a lightning-to-HDMI adapter to connect, and with a Chromecast, you can even stream wirelessly straight from your phone, tablet, or laptop.

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Stephen Colbert has responded to the news that Jimmy Kimmel will return to air on Tuesday, declaring that "our long national late nightmare is over." Well, partially over at least.

"This is wonderful news for my dear friend Jimmy and his amazing staff… I'm so happy for them. Plus, now that Jimmy's not being cancelled, I get to enjoy this again," said Colbert, brandishing his newly won Emmy Award from last week. 

Colbert had been up against Kimmel for the award, but understandably found it difficult to celebrate amidst his fellow nominees' suspension.

SEE ALSO: John Oliver gleefully fantasises about Jimmy Kimmel beating Stephen Colbert at the Emmys

"Once more, I am the only martyr in late night," Colbert continued, referencing his own show's untimely cancellation. "Wait. Unless… CBS, you want to announce anything? Still no? Right, 'cause of the money thing, I forgot."

CBS cancelled Colbert's long-running talk show in July, days after he accused its parent company Paramount of paying a bribe to President Donald Trump. The Trump administration approved Paramount's $8 billion merger with Skydance one week later.

"After Kimmel was suspended, Google searches for 'cancel Disney+' and 'cancel Hulu' spiked," Colbert noted, citing this as the reason Disney reinstated him. "Which explains why the other trending search was: 'How to entertain feral child without Bluey?'"

Jon Stewart has reacted to Jimmy Kimmel's anticipated return to late night television, congratulating everyone who boycotted Disney in support of the late show host.

"That campaign that you all launched, pretending that you were going to cancel Hulu while secretly racing through four seasons of Only Murders in the Building, that really worked," quipped Stewart on the Daily Show. "Wasn't it interesting to try and figure out all the tentacles Disney has in your daily life? It's one thing to swear off cruises, but the Avengers? How is it possible that by getting rid of one company, I can't watch Winnie the Pooh or Monday Night Football? Or listen to early Hilary Duff."

He then sang a few lines of Duff's "So Yesterday" before quickly cutting himself off, stating that "Disney is very litigious."

SEE ALSO: Jon Stewart reacts to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension with a 23-minute 'hilarious, administration-compliant' monologue

Stewart further addressed claims that the Trump administration had nothing to do with ABC's decision to suspend Kimmel. Such assertions come in spite of apparent threats from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Brendan Carr to revoke ABC's broadcast license unless it took action against Kimmel.

Speaking to Fox News, host Lara Trump stated that if "if Donald Trump wanted to take everyone off the air who had criticisms for him, there would basically only be a handful of individuals left on television."

"That is funny," said Stewart. "But it's also maybe a cause for self-reflection? 'Hey, if everyone on TV is criticising me except for, like, four people, and one of them is my daughter-in-law, am I the drama?'"

To conclude his monologue, Stewart offered a blunt message for Trump's defenders.

"You don't have to bend over backwards trying to make Trump's authoritarian power grabs seem like the rule of law," said Stewart. "He does not give a fuck any more. He's saying it straight up. Trump is saying, 'the people like dictators.' Trump is saying, 'I hate my opponents, and I want them punished.' And Trump is saying, 'I'll use all the levers of government at my disposal to accomplish that goal.' 

"So you can get on board with that and say, 'I'm with that,' or you can join the rest of us and fight like hell for this constitutional republic."

Jimmy Kimmel will return to air on Tuesday, Disney announcing that the late night host's suspension is being lifted after "thoughtful conversations" with him. Even so, the issues that led to Kimmel being pulled from broadcast are far from settled, with concerns about government censorship and infringement of free speech continuing to dominate.

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Late Night host Seth Meyers didn't have much to say about Kimmel's return during the show's most recent episode, noting that he just found out about it minutes before filming began. However, Meyers did speak about the environment that led to Kimmel's suspension, particularly President Donald Trump's blatant targeting of his political opponents and critics.

"[T]he whole point of free speech is that it's protected even when you don't like it," said Meyers. "Yes, comedy shows make jokes about the president. You know why? Because he's the president. He's the most powerful, most famous person on the planet. And in this particular case, he's a billionaire and his party controls everything."

ABC pulled Kimmel off air amidst apparent threats from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Brendan Carr to revoke its broadcast license unless it punished him for comments he made about the Republican reaction to right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk's death. Trump subsequently reacted to the ABC's decision with glee, calling for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Meyers to be removed from broadcast as well. All these shows have been critical of and made jokes about Trump, and been the targets of his ire because of it. 

In response, Meyers pointed out that Trump is far from the only politician late night hosts have criticised. The difference is that he keeps giving them mountains of material.

"The point is, we make jokes about politicians and people in the news, including Joe Biden," said Meyers, directly addressing Trump. "It was just harder with Joe Biden because he didn't say much. 

"You, on the other hand, talk all the time! You never stop talking! You didn't stop talking when he was president! You've talked more than all the other presidents combined, ever! People say Johnny Carson didn't make this many jokes about politics, but he would have if every time he spoke Ronald Reagan did 15 minutes on how toilets don't flush well anymore!"

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The moon is still very small in our skies tonight, but it won't be long before it's full and bright again. It's currently working its way through the lunar cycle, and we're only on day two, so we've got a few days before we start to see it taking shape again.

The lunar cycle is the process of the moon's visibility. There are eight phases, and the whole cycle takes about 29.5 days, according to NASA, and these different phases happen as the Sun lights up different parts of the moon whilst it orbits Earth. 

Let's find out what's happening with the moon tonight, Sept. 23.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Tuesday, Sept. 23, the moon phase is Waxing Crescent, and according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation, there's just 3% visible tonight.

Once again, there isn't enough of the moon being illuminated by the sun, so there's nothing for us to see tonight.

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon will be on Oct. 6. The last full moon was on Sept. 7.

What are moon phases?

NASA tells us that moon phases are part of a 29.5-day cycle of the moon’s orbit. This changes the angles between the Sun, Moon, and Earth. Moon phases are how the moon looks from Earth as it goes around us; sometimes it looks full, sometimes it looks like it's disappeared entirely, but we always see the same side of the moon, it's just how much of it is lit up by the Sun that changes depending on where it is in its orbit.

This is how we get full moons, half moons, and moons that appear completely invisible. There are eight main moon phases, and they follow a repeating cycle:

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

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

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

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

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

Waning Gibbous - The moon starts losing light on the right side.

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

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

Today's Connections: Sports Edition requires knowledge on nicknames and snacks.

As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

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

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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 September 20, 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: Referred to as the 12th man

• Green: Offensive game plan

• Blue: Baseball's Mr. Perfects

• Purple: Ways to jam

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: Supporter

• Green: Football Offenses

• Blue: MLB Pitchers To Throw A Perfect Game

• Purple: ___Jam

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #365 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• Supporter - BACKER, BUFF, DIE-HARD, FAN

• Football Offenses - OPTION, SPREAD, WEST COAST, WISHBONE

• MLB Pitchers To Throw A Perfect Game - CAIN, CONE, HALLADAY, HUNTER

• ___Jam - KAN, MONSTER, NBA, SPACE

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.

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

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

Happy Saturday and welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity for how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

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The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible – and common – for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

• Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

• Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

• Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

• Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

• Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

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Greater Than (2): Everything in this space must be greater than 2. The answer is 3-4, placed horizontally.

Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 1-4, placed horizontally; 4-4, placed vertically; 4-5, placed horizontally; 3-4, placed horizontally.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add to 5. The answer is 4-5, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for Sept. 23 Pips

Greater Than (1): Everything in this space must be greater than 1. The answer is 2-5, placed horizontally.

Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 0-5, placed horizontally; 2-5, placed horizontally; 5-5, placed horizontally; 5-6, placed vertically.

Greater Than (2): Everything in this space must be greater than 2. The answer is 3-6, placed vertically.

Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 5-6, placed vertically; 3-6, placed vertically; 6-6, placed horizontally; 6-1, placed vertically; 6-0, placed vertically; 6-2, placed vertically; 6-4, placed vertically.

Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 6-1, placed vertically.

Less Than (1): Everything in this space must be less than 1. The answer is 6-0, placed vertically.

Greater Than (3): Everything in this space must be greater than 3. The answer is 6-4, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for Sept. 23 Pips

Number (2): Everything in this space must add to 2. The answer is 6-1, placed vertically; 1-2, placed vertically.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add to 2. The answer is 1-2, placed vertically; 0-3, placed vertically.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 0-3, placed vertically; 3-3, placed vertically; 3-2, placed horizontally; 3-1, placed vertically.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add to 2. The answer is 3-2, placed horizontally; 0-4, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (2): Everything in this space must be greater than 2. The answer is 0-4, placed horizontally.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add to 2. The answer is 3-1, placed vertically; 1-0, placed vertically.

Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 1-0, placed vertically.

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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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for September 2, 2025

Are you also playing NYT Strands?

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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 preferred pace.

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

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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

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

Unboxing the Dreame H15 Pro. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

• 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.

SEE ALSO: Dyson's cheapest laser vacuum made me feel bad about my dirty floors...in a good way Battery and self-cleaning work well

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.

SEE ALSO: Grab the discounted Anker Solix C300 Power Station and stay prepared this fall

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.

TL;DR: Pagico is your all-in-one productivity hub — pay $39.99 once (reg. $137) and organize tasks, notes, and projects for life.

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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.

SEE ALSO: Score Microsoft Office for Windows as a lifetime license for under $50

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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TL;DR: Get the Ultimate Microsoft Office 2021 + Windows 11 Pro Bundle for just $54.97 (reg. $418.99) and enjoy lifetime productivity and security in one shot.

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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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On the other hand, Windows 11 Pro brings modern polish, upgraded security, and AI-driven help via Copilot. That means better multitasking with snap layouts, advanced encryption with BitLocker, improved antivirus defenses, and even AI tools that can summarize web pages or help you generate text. It’s the operating system designed for both business leaders and everyday users who want their machines running at peak performance.

Here’s what you’re getting:

• Lifetime Office 2021 Pro: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher, OneNote, and Teams.

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For entrepreneurs, business leaders, and anyone managing a busy digital life, this bundle checks every box: productivity, security, and long-term value.

Pick up the Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and Windows 11 Pro bundle while it’s just $54.97 (reg. $418.99).

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