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TL;DR: Get help with your CAD projects with this one-year subscription to Autodesk AutoCAD for just $338.97 (reg. $2,095) until Oct. 11.

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If you’re someone spending your workdays making blueprints, floor plans, 3D models, or anything else that requires 2D drawings, you know the pain of messing up a tiny detail. Autodesk AutoCAD is the industry-leading computer-aided design software made to help you create precise 2D drawings and professional 3D models.

Right now, you can lock in a one-year subscription to Autodesk AutoCAD for just $338.97 (reg. $2,095) through Oct. 11.

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SAVE OVER $70: As of Oct. 8, the Ninja Creami Scoop & Swirl is on sale for its lowest-ever price of $279.95 at Amazon. That's $70.04 off its full price of $349.99.

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Amazon's big October Prime Day sale is all done, but there are still some discounts hanging around that deserve attention. Our favorite Ninja Creami, the Ninja Creami Scoop & Swirl, is still marked down to its lowest-ever price of $279.95.

This is a huge price cut of just over $70 from its full price of $349.99, though keep in mind it currently has a limited-time deal tag. The further we get from Prime Big Deal Days, the less likely it is to remain on sale, so be quick to shop if you've been wanting this delightful 13-in-1 ice cream maker in your kitchen.

SEE ALSO: Oster's new 2026 lineup takes on the 3 biggest blender problems — where to buy new range

This machine is one of our favorites from Ninja. Mashable's Samantha Mangino reviewed it and said it's "worth it as long as you have the counter space." She highlighted that, compared to the standard Ninja Creami, it offers "improved performance, requiring fewer re-spins to achieve a creamy consistency", plus the dispensing feature "is exceptionally easy to use and, not to mention, really fun."

It comes with 13 one-touch programs. This includes programs for Soft Serve, Fruit Whip, Frozen Custard, CreamiFit, Swirled Frozen Yogurt, and Lite Ice Cream. It also makes customizing your go-to treat simple and easy, so you can add in your preferred ingredients, flavors, and even mix-ins of candy or chocolate.

Act fast to save on the Ninja Creami Scoop & Swirl while it's still on sale at Amazon.

The best deals this week, hand-picked by our shopping experts

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It's Fox News 30th birthday this week, and Jimmy Kimmel has a special message for the network he frequently finds himself going up against.

"Fox News turned 30 years old today, and what do you get for the network that ruined everything? Fox News launched on October 7th, 1996 as sort of a BET for angry white grandpas," says Kimmel in the clip above. "Three decades ago, a visionary named Rupert Murdoch asked a simple question. He asked, 'What if the news was whatever I want it to be?' And with nothing more than millions of dollars and a complete disregard for the America in which he wasn't born, he turned that idea into what has become the number one reason you can't talk to your dad anymore."

Cue a montage of Fox News clips that are as depressing and ridiculous as you'd expect.

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SAVE $100: As of Oct. 8, Beats Solo 4 are on sale for $99.95 at Amazon. That's a 50% discount on the list price.

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Audio deals continue to impress post-Prime Day, with many still live and at their best-ever prices. Much like this discount on the Beats Solo 4, which brings the popular headphones down to $99.95. According to camelcamelcamel, this is just $2 shy of their lowest price.

The Beats Solo 4 are truly a powerful audio option, with updated drivers and custom acoustic architecture that deliver fuller, more detailed sound. They also benefit from Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.

And it's not just the sound quality that's been well designed. Comfort has been given some serious thought, too. The headphones have a lightweight build with a flex-grip headband and adjustable, angled ear cups to help keep them in place comfortably. UltraPlush ear cushions add extra padding.

And the cherry on top is the battery life. You'll get up to 50 hours of listening time, so they can easily see you through a whole day. If you do run low, Fast Fuel charging gives you up to 5 hours of playback after just 10 minutes of charging.

With Prime Day over, we don't know how long this deal will last. If you're interested in the Beats Solo 4, head to Amazon now.

Hurricane Isaias strengthened Thursday morning as it continues its arcing path toward the Gulf Coast.

The storm is expected to make landfall as a hurricane late Friday or early Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service, which offers a suite of online storm-tracking forecasts and graphics on the National Hurricane Center website.

As of 5 a.m. ET Thursday, Hurricane Isaias has 80-mph maximum sustained winds and is moving east-northeast at 9 mph. It's located about 420 miles away from the mouth of the Mississippi River, according to the NHC forecast.

The National Hurricane Center's prediction cone shows the storm turning north early Friday as it approaches the Gulf Coast.

Most of the spaghetti models predict the storm strength to reach Category 1 and Category 2, according to storm tracking site Cyclocane. While many of the spaghetti models place landfall between Biloxi, Mississippi and Pensacola, Florida, it's important to remember that the impacted areas are far larger than the plotted points of a spaghetti model.

Hurricane warnings are in place from Ocean Springs, Mississippi to the Bay and Gulf County lines in Florida, with tropical storm warnings extending even further east and west of the storm's path.

A spaghetti model is a collection of storm-tracking forecasts that plot their predictions of a storm's path, all overlaid on a map to provide an estimated visual track of the storm.

The latest forecasts, updated multiple times daily, can be tracked online on the National Hurricane Center website.

SAVE $80: As of Oct. 8, the Kindle Paperwhite is on sale for $169.99 at Amazon. That's a 32% discount on the list price.

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Prime Day is over, but some Amazon deals still remain.

If you're looking for a new e-reader to help you fly through the rest of your TBR pile, the Kindle Paperwhite is still heavily discounted. As of Oct. 8, you can save $80, with the price dropping from $249.99 to $169.99. This price is for the 32GB 2024 model, available in black, metallic raspberry, or metallic jade.

The Paperwhite is the right choice if you want a device that's dedicated to reading and nothing else. It's built specifically for books, so there are no streaming apps or social media distractions to pull you away from your latest read.

SEE ALSO: My favorite settings to adjust on a Boox e-reader

It has a 7-inch display with a glare-free finish, so it's comfortable to read in different lighting conditions. You can also adjust the screen from a cooler white to a warmer amber shade depending on your preference. And you won't need to worry about constantly charging it, either. The battery can last for up to 12 weeks on a single charge.

This post-Prime Day Kindle deal is available on Amazon right now.

SAVE $81.99: As of Oct. 8, the Sony XM6 headphones are on sale for $378 at Amazon. That's an 18% discount on the list price.

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Prime Day is over, but your chance to pick up a great deal isn't. While many discounts have come to an end, some are lingering. Like this impressive deal on the Sony XM6 headphones.

Normally $459.99, these are currently down to $378, saving you over $80. There is a wide range of colors you can choose from, including black, blue, silver, and more, all at the same reduced price.

These are a great choice of headphones for dedicated audiophiles. They use a carbon-fiber dome driver to reproduce audio while staying true to the original recording. There are multiple ways to tailor the sound to your surroundings, including Adaptive NC Optimizer for noise cancellation and Auto Ambient Sound mode for hearing what's happening around you.

The battery life won't let you down either. You'll get up to 30 hours of playback on a full charge, and when you're running low, you only need a three-minute charge to get three hours of listening time.

This Sony deal is still live on Amazon, but since Prime Day is over, don't wait too long to buy.

SAVE $80: As of Oct. 8, the Beats Studio Buds+ are on sale for $89.95 at Amazon. That's a 47% discount on list price.

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Prime Day is officially over, and with it go many of the discounts we saw over the last two days. But if you didn't snap up the deal you wanted, you might still have a chance. Not all the deals are so quick to disappear. Some, like this deal on the Beats Studio Buds+, hang around for a little while.

If earbuds are on your wishlist, you can get this pair for their best-ever price of $89.95.

These are a great option if you want premium features without moving into the higher-end price bracket, especially now when they're priced under $90. They come with Beats' custom acoustic platform, which is designed to deliver detailed audio, plus advanced Active Noise Cancellation that helps to block out surrounding distractions. When you need to stay aware of what's happening around you, Transparency mode lets ambient sound in instead. There's also Spatial Audio support for a more immersive listening experience.

They're also IPX4-rated for sweat and water resistance, so they're a great choice of workout earbuds, and can cope with a little rain and outdoor use.

Because Prime Day is over, this deal might not stick around for long. So, if you're interested, head to Amazon now.

The Bark x Crocs collection: Crocodile Plush Tug Dog Toy $10 at Bark Shop Now Crocs N' Roll Ball Fetch + Enrichment Dog Toy $14 at Bark Shop Now Crocs Foam Flyer Super $14 at Bark Shop Now Crocs for Dogs Collar $16 at Bark Shop Now Crocs for Dogs Leash $22 at Bark Shop Now Crocs Shoes For Dogs $34.99 at Bark (save $15.01) Shop Now

If you thought putting mini foam clogs on your dog's paws was the peak of internet pet culture, Bark and Crocs are here to prove we've barely scratched the surface. After their original dog shoe collab blew up social media and sold out almost instantly, the two brands are officially turning that viral footwear energy into a full-blown lifestyle lineup. From plush squeakers shaped like iconic shoes to color-coordinated leashes and collars, you can now dress your dog from head to paw in full Crocs fashion.

The new BARK x Crocs collection retains the quirky charm of the original shoes while making them more practical for daily use. If your dog isn't keen on wearing shoes, you can still get in on the action with durable fetch gear, plush tug toys, and walking accessories that match your own favorite pair of clogs.

If your pup refuses to wear actual shoes without doing the hilarious high-stepping freeze, you can still let them in on the joke through playtime. For 10 bucks, the Crocodile Plush Tug Toy is the easiest impulse buy to see if your dog is into the hype.

But if your dog treats soft fabric like a personal challenge and destroys plushies in under two minutes, Bark brought over their Super Chewer tech to save the day. The Crocs N' Roll Ball uses heavy-duty rubber that can take a beating while doubling as a peanut-butter-stuffed puzzle, while the Foam Flyer converts the same indestructible rubber into a teeth-friendly fetch frisbee for park runs.

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The real fun happens when it’s time to head outside. Crocs are basically the unofficial uniform for low-effort dog walks anyway, so Bark decided to make it official with matching walk sets. You can grab a weather-resistant collar and a matching leash in four colorways — including a surprisingly slick new Espresso brown — so you and your dog can roll up to the park looking absurdly coordinated.

And for the purists who do want their dog rocking footwear, the viral Crocs Shoes for Dogs are on sale for $34.99, down from their usual $50 price tag. They're built from flexible EVA foam with grippy treads and breathable vents, and are available in three sizes and six colorways. Oh, and if you're a BarkBox subscriber, keep your eyes peeled: they're teasing a giant "Snore Mode" clog dog bed complete with plush Jibbitz charms coming later this month.

Because at this point, why stop at shoes?

Go scoop your pup's set before social media finds out and wipes out the stock.

Rampant data collection, from your health data to your scrolling habits, has become a leading profit stream for companies small and large. Users are consenting — often unconsciously — to sharing more and more information with our tech overlords every time they upgrade a new device or buy-in to the latest industry hype.

SEE ALSO: Fifteen years after Steve Jobs’ death, Apple leaders and fans reflect on his legacy

Meanwhile, public concerns about surveillance are escalating as cities push back against invasive public safety apparatuses, like Flock ALPRs, and more people call into question the normalization of personal surveillance tech, like Ring cameras and tracking apps like Find My or Life360.

The integration of generative AI across all areas of our lives is cranking the dial up even higher.

Since the launch of Apple Intelligence, the company has brought new AI-powered upgrades across its systems and devices, including brand new features in Apple Maps. Maps users can now fly through cities using AI-enhanced aerial views or even return to places they may have forgotten they visited. The company has even integrated personalized ads and sponsored searches.

But while tech is making it easier than ever to see the whole world without leaving your room, its also making it easier for people to find you.

How to keep your home off Apple Maps

Two of the most commonly used digital maps, Google Maps and Apple Maps, offer users the option to obscure their residences from public view. Both companies automatically blur faces and license plates in the process of documenting and updating their street maps, as well. But no tech is infallible.

Google Maps — the most used navigation app in the country, if not the world — offers a one-stop shop for blurring addresses and other identifying information directly in Maps. Even so, it still takes some due diligence, and a bit of patience, to ensure your home isn't there for all to see.

Learn how to blur your entire home from Google's Street View.

Apple's process is a bit more convoluted, and you may have to deal with the company's customer service despite the tech behemoth's frictionless ecosystem. But with millions of daily users, Apple Maps is an essential part of your privacy plan.

Here's how to do it:

Total Time

• 5 min.

What You Need

• Personal device
• Contact information
• Proof of ownership

Step 1: Input your exact home address into Apple Maps.

Step 2: Enter "Look Around" mode.

Tap the small binocular icon on the left side of the screen for mobile users. A preview of street view images should appear on the screen. Enter full screen mode by tapping the photo or hitting the arrows in the top left corner. On Desktop, enter full screen Look Around mode by selecting the small photo on the bottom of the screen.

Step 3: Select "Report an Issue."

For mobile users, swipe up from the bottom of your screen or tap the address listed at the bottom of Look Around mode. You should see a list of options. Select "Report an Issue" at the bottom. For desktop users, select the three dots near the top of the screen to open the full menu. Select "Report an Issue."

Step 4: Choose "Privacy Concerns."

A new window should open, displaying the residential address at the top of the screen and a preview of Apple's stored residential images. Below this, you should see a list of reporting categories. Choose "Privacy Concerns."

Step 5: Select "Obscure imagery of my home."

Users can also request to have personal information, such as license plates or other identifying details, by choosing "Obscure personal information."

Step 6: Fill out the report form.

Verify the correct street address and input your contact information. If you are an Apple account owner already logged into your account, your email should auto-populate. A copy of your report will be stored in your Apple account. If you are not an Apple user, input your preferred email address.

Step 7: Wait for further instructions.

After filling out the form, Apple will send you an email with further information on how to complete a request to blur your residence. You may need to provide further identifying information or home ownership details. Apple will also notify you via email address when your report has been resolved.

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There's no guaranteed timeline for how long it will take to remove images of your property from Apple Maps, but you can spend those precious hours requesting removals on Google Maps and even Bing Maps, or removing your personal information from the internet entirely. It may be worth it.

If you have further questions or special circumstances, email the company at MapsImageCollection@apple.com.

When Netflix announced Below, it billed the Josh Hartnett sea monster thriller as a limited series. However, the show itself actually leaves the door open for more story.

In Below's finale, fisherman Cal Penney (Hartnett), research Fonda Howander (Mackenzie Davis), and Cal's entire family manage to save their small Newfoundland community of Snook's Arm two times over. First, they lure the giant, aggressive cephalopod that's been terrorizing Snook's Arm away from the town by towing the giant iceberg it was using as a nest out of the bay. Then, they expose the wealthy Crocker family's plans to force Snook's Arm's residents to resettle so they can mine the cobalt and copper below the town.

SEE ALSO: 'Below' review: Josh Hartnett's sea monster series is perfect for 'Widow's Bay' fans

After that, Below flashes forward a year to 2027. The town is celebrating Come Home Year, but that's less of an event for the Penneys this year: Wade (Charlie Heaton), Mary (Ruby Stokes), and Jay (Rohan Campbell) all live in town now. Fonda is still working at the Ocean Science Center, although without the Crockers' funding, it's getting harder to keep the lights on. (She and Cal also share a charged moment that may speak to romance plans down the line.)

Speaking of the Crockers, Snook's Arm has bucked their influence, but they are still advocating for a settlement vote. Now, though, the townspeople know the value of their land, so it seems like they're expecting much higher payouts.

Overall, it seems like things are looking up for Snook's Arm, right? Well, don't get too excited for them just yet. In the episode's final moments, Cal and Wade take their boat out into the bay — a sweet shift from Cal's early refusals to let him on the boat. However, the ride quickly sours when they come across a whole herd of icebergs heading straight for Snook's Arm.

What's the deal with the icebergs at the end of Below?

Look, these could just be normal icebergs. But as Below's final episodes established, the show's giant squid monster used the iceberg as a nest. In all likelihood, these icebergs are also new squid nests.

But where did these many, many squid come from? Have they just been hiding out in the ocean? Or could they be the offspring of Snook's Arm's giant squid?

SEE ALSO: What's new to streaming this week? (Oct. 9, 2026)

Before the icebergs appear, Fonda says that none of the squid's children would have survived. Because of climate change, the water is too warm for them, and it's just getting warmer. But what if Fonda was wrong, and some of the offspring were uniquely adapted to survive in harsher environments? What if this species is evolving?

If that's the case, then the squid's babies could have matured in the year since she laid them, and they're now able to have offspring of their own. Maybe they're all returning to the Snook's Arm area to give birth, since it's where they were born themselves.

Obviously, the arrival of many more squid in Snook's Arm would be a major problem, not only because of the increased chance of deadly squid attacks, but also because of the impact their secretions and their melting iceberg nests could have on the town's water supply. Snook's Arm's residents really shouldn't have to go through yet another bout of that dreadful wasting disease!

Will there be a Below Season 2?

Based on Below's final moments, Cal and his community certainly have their work cut out for them. Will we actually get to see the next stage of their story onscreen in a Season 2?

Netflix has not yet renewed Below for a second season. Again, the show was originally stated to be a limited series, so the streamer may be content to let the show end here. However, depending on popularity and audience response, Netflix could bring Below back for more underwater thrills.

Below is now streaming on Netflix.

Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each streamer!

Don't be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine what to watch. We've got your back, whatever your mood. Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above, broken down by genre: comedy, thriller, horror, documentary, and animation, among others. But if you're seeking something brand new (or just new to streaming), we've got you covered there, too.

22. The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story

This three-part true crime series seems perfectly suited for spooky season by its title alone. As teased in the trailer, the story centers on a murder investigation in 1985, when the proprietor of a pet cemetery in a small town outside of New Orleans was found dead in a bayou, her body bound in thick chains.

Director Philip Cairney speaks to detectives, locals, and Dorothy's best friend about what could have brought her to such an end. And that is a winding story that goes back decades, looping in other possible murders. And yes, a ghost becomes a pivotal player in this investigation. However, for as creepy as this story sounds. Cairney's mini-series is pretty bland, save for the interviews with Dorothy's spirited bestie. There's better true crime docs and better ghost stories now streaming. Some on this very list! — Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor

How to watch: The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story premieres on HBO Max on Oct. 11.

21. R.L. Stine's Pumpkinhead 2

Looking for a spooky movie for younger audiences? Then check out R.L. Stine's Pumpkinhead 2, streaming for free this week on Tubi.

The movie returns viewers to the town of Redhaven, where a new Pumpkinhead curse means new frightening disappearances. Sam (Bean Reid) and Becka (Adeline Lo), protagonists of the first film, will have to find a way to stop the curse before it's too late. Thankfully, they have a witchy ally in their corner: Cassandra, played by none other than horror icon Cassandra "Elvira" Peterson. — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

Starring: Cassandra Peterson (aka Elvira), Bean Reid, Adeline Lo, Matty Finochio, Sebastian Billingsley-Rodriguez, Bob Frazer, Seth Isaac Johnson, and Kendra Anderson

How to watch: R.L. Stine's Pumpkinhead 2 debuts on Tubi on Oct. 9.

20. Is It Cake? Halloween, Season 2

Mikey Day is back with more cakes that are so good at looking like not-cake that you feel compelled to ask, "Is it cake?" This is the second selection of Halloween-themed confections sure to question your grasp on reality. And the trailer reveals some of our favorite comedians are getting in on the game as guest judges. — K.P.

Starring: Mikey Day, Paul Scheer, Cedric Yarbrough, Kristen Schaal, and Lil Rel Howery

How to watch: Is It Cake? Halloween Season 2 debuts on Netflix on Oct. 9.

19. Matchbox: The Movie

Yup, Matchbox cars now have their own movie. John Cena stars as a spy who reconnects with his childhood friends, accidentally looping them into a dangerous mission to clear his name when he's framed for the theft of a nuclear weapon.

Got all that? Don't sweat it. Take a look at the cast and the trailer, and trust that Matchbox: The Movie is gearing up to bring exciting action with much silliness, and many flashy vehicles.* — K.P.

Starring: John Cena, Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, Arturo Castro, and Teyonah Parris

How to watch: Matchbox: The Movie debuts on Apple TV on Oct. 9.

18. Who is Martin Mull?

Martin Mull is a character actor who you might recognize from Clue, Roseanne, or Arrested Development. But while he is revered by actors and comedians for his distinct humor and inarguable comedic timing, performing is not his passion. Painting is.

This tender documentary from the late Bob Saget and Neil Berkeley explores the career and art of Mull in all its forms. And perhaps he'll inspire you too. — K.P.

Starring: Martin Mull, Bob Saget, Paul Feig, David Alan Grier, Steve Martin, Kerri Kenney, and Penn Jillette

How to watch: Who is Martin Mull? is now on Netflix.

17. Insidious: Out of the Further

The opening seconds of the trailer for Insidious: Out of the Further will probably give you a pretty good indication of whether or not this is a movie for you. The latest installment in the long-running horror franchise follows Gemma (Amelia Eve), a mother who discovers she has the unfortunate ability to travel into the titular demonic realm — all of which makes her a target for the creatures who want to get out of it. Probably not one to watch while you're eating, and definitely one to avoid if you have happen to work as a dentist. — Sam Haysom, General Assignment Editor, UK

Starring: Amelia Eve, Brandon Perea, and Lin Shaye

How to watch: Insidious: Out of the Further is now on VOD.

16. Onslaught

Director Adam Wingard and screenwriter Simon Barrett have previously given horror fans such vicious offerings as You're Next, The Guest, and Blair Witch. Now they reteam for Onslaught, an A24 thriller about a single mom (Adria Arjona) who must defend her child against a squad of merciless super soldiers who've escaped their experimental facility. This task might seem impossible. But it helps that this mom is a trained sniper.

Expect blood, explosions, and carnage. Plus, The Guest's Dan Stevens as a mad scientist who looks like a Halloween decoration.* — K.P.

Starring: Adria Arjona, Dan Stevens, Eric Wareheim, Reginald VelJohnson, Michael Biehn, Alex Pereira, Drew Starkey, and Rebecca Hall

How to watch: Onslaught is now on VOD.

15. Fall 2: Deadpoint

In 2022, Fall delivered a survival thriller that rattled with suspense and boasted a sensationally WTF ending. Now comes a sequel of sorts with Fall 2: Deadpoint.

Scott Mann and Jonathan Frank, who cowrote the first film, are reunited here, scripting a spin-off story with some striking similarities. Harriet Slater stars as Jax Hunter, the younger sister of the late Shiloh Hunter (Virginia Gardner). Spiraling from grief, she teams up with Hunter's friend Luce (Arsema Thomas) to tackle an adventure her sister never got to attempt: a treacherous climb of Mount Kwan in Thailand that ends before a statue of the Death Dragon, which is said to eat your fear.

SEE ALSO: My 'Fall 2: Deadpoint' interview with the cast featured a ropes course

Will this attempt to overcome grief by taking a risky climb play out better for Hunter's sister? Well, a rockslide promises a rough path. But we'll have to see to find out if Fall 2 can live up to its sister prequel. — K.P.

Starring: Harriet Slater, Arsema Thomas, Tom Brittney, Virginia Gardner, and Grace Caroline Currey

How to watch: Fall 2: Deadpoint is now on VOD.

14. Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger

The English rock band Oasis is as arguably known for its infighting between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher as they are for their music. So, when the band reunited after 15 years of estrangement between the siblings, fans bought tickets for the tour with baited breath. Would they take to the stage or breakup before they got there? Spoilers: They made it. And Don't Look Back in Anger — a perfect title for a doc about this band in particular — captured the the process from rehearsals, backstage footage, and concerts captured on video.

So, now, even if you couldn't get that hot ticket, you can feel a part of the tour, thanks to documentarians Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern. — K.P.

Starring: Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher

How to watch: Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger comes to Hulu and Disney+ on Oct. 9.

13. Your Attention Please

The concept of the attention economy, and the tech billionaires profiting from our addiction to the algorithms they've created is something that we've been discussing for years now. Sara Robin's documentary explores it in more detail, following mother Kristin Bride as she fights for social media reform in the wake of her 16-year-old son's death by suicide after a period of cyberbullying. — S.H.

How to watch: Your Attention Please is now on Apple TV to rent or own.

12. Animals

Aside from his skills as a brooding leading man, Ben Affleck has also distinguished himself as a director, helming scorchingly riveting thrillers such as Gone Baby Gone, The Town, and Argo. So, we're pretty pumped to see Animals, which marks his return to the role of actor/director.

This crime thriller stars Affleck as Mark Kimball, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate whose world is thrown into spin when his young son is kidnapped. He and his wife (Kerry Washington) have invested their wealth into his campaign. So, to get together a ransom quick, they'll have to get their hands dirty.* — K.P.

Starring: Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson, Adriana Paz, Ray Fisher, Matt Gerald, Luis Gerardo Méndez, and Steven Yeun

How to watch: Animals debuts on Netflix on Oct. 9.

11. Eternally Yours

After the end of What We Do in the Shadows, TV has been missing an offbeat vampire comedy. Luckily, supernatural sitcom Eternally Yours is here to fill that very niche, well, niche.

Created by Ghosts' Joe Port and Joe Wiseman, Eternally Yours introduces vampire couple Charles (Ed Weeks) and Liz (Allegra Edwards), who have been together for 500 years. Their stale marriage gets a major shakeup when their daughter, Emma (Helen J. Shen), brings home her human boyfriend, Max (Jaren Lewison). If you're a Ghosts fan, or just looking for a sweet sitcom with a little bite, check out Eternally Yours. — B.E.

Starring: Ed Weeks, Allegra Edwards, Helen J. Shen, Jaren Lewison, Parker Young, and Rose Abdoo

How to watch: Eternally Yours premieres Oct. 8 at 8:30 p.m. ET on CBS and streams live on Paramount+ Premium. Episodes can be streamed the following day on any Paramount+ plan.

10. Carrie

Mike Flanagan's modern-day adaptation of Stephen King's first published novel places our telekinetic heroine in a high school filled with smartphones and school shooter drills. The core elements for the book are still there, but the story has been expanded and retrofitted for a new audience.

"Overall, this is a series that will be enjoyed by people unfamiliar with Carrie, while keeping and changing enough of the book to also appeal to Stephen King readers," I wrote in my review for Mashable. "It's not a perfect adaptation, but it is a visceral and engaging take on a story that looks set to keep its grip on horror fans for many more years to come." — S.H.

Starring: Matthew Lillard, Amber Midthunder, Summer H. Howell, Samantha Sloyan, Siena Agudong, Arthur Conti, Alison Thornton, Josie Totah, Joel Oulette, and Thalia Dudek

How to watch: Carrie is now streaming on Prime Video.

9. Cupertino

Tired of AI? Then tune into Cupertino, a new legal drama about a firm that represents the Davids in the fight against the Goliaths of Silicon Valley.

Hailing from The Good Wife creators Robert and Michelle King, Cupertino introduces the law firm of Price & Siffre, helmed by two attorneys (Mike Colter and Rachel Keller) who have been seriously slighted by big tech. Together, the pair and their team will tackle current-day issues like chatbots, betting apps, and AI-generated music. For the staunchly AI viewer, expect some serious catharsis. — B.E.

Starring: Mike Colter, Rachel Keller, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Busy Philipps, Ella Stiller, and Nik Dodani

How to watch: Cupertino premieres Oct. 8 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS and streams live on Paramount+ Premium. Episodes can be streamed the following day on any Paramount+ plan.

8. Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton returns to the MCU, reuniting Tom Holland and Zendaya as Peter Parker and MJ. But in this adventure, she still doesn't remember her first love. Yet she means enough to Peter to be threatened by a new force (Sadie Sink), a young girl who can control people with her mind. Helping Peter topple this foe is the Punisher (Jon Bernthal), who makes a bizarre edition to a PG-13 franchise. In other places, it feels like a rehash of superhero movie tropes.

As I wrote in my review, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day is entertaining, but it falls short of the last three films in terms of imagination, surprises, and joy. Instead, this sequel feels bogged down by IP connections and brooding, which have been the albatross of too many other superhero movies to count." — K.P.

Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Sadie Sink, Liza Colón-Zayas, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Mando, Tramell Tillman, and Marvin Jones III

How to watch: Spider-Man: Brand New Day is now available for purchase on digital.

7. Disclosure Day

Emily Blunt stars as a TV weather reporter who becomes keenly aware humans are not alone in the universe. Assisting her in understanding this world-changing truth is Wake Up Dead Man's Josh O'Connor.

Steven Spielberg reteams with Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp for an original sci-fi drama that — as I wrote in my review — "functions like a companion piece to Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Like Spielberg's 1977 film, the story of alien life's existence focuses on how two average white Americans, one male and one female, comprehend it. But more importantly, the production design and creature design of that classic film carry over here, suggesting a narrative continuum without any characters in common.

"What sets Disclosure Day apart is that Spielberg embraces action here. While Daniel and Margaret aren't soldiers, they face off against plenty. That means car chase scenes, fleeing gunfire, stand-offs over alien tech, and one particular chase scene involving a train. The latter was so tense I held my breath, only letting it out to scream in excitement." — K.P.

Starring: Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Colman Domingo 

How to watch: Disclosure Day begins streaming on Peacock on Oct. 9.

6. Hokum

To date, the scariest movie of the year is Hokum. The latest from Irish filmmaker Damian McCarthy (Caveat and Oddity) stars Adam Scott as a misanthropic American novelist who falls down a rabbit hole of folklore and horror.

You see, Ohm Bauman (Scott) has traveled to a remote hotel in Ireland for some grim business, including scattering the ashes of his deceased parents. But when a bartender who was kind to him goes missing, Ohm can't resist the urge to find her, even if he thinks the talk of a witch plaguing the hotel's honeymoon suite is "hokum."

In my review, I called Hokum "a seriously scary masterpiece," explaining, "It's a nerve-shredding, bone-rattling, scream-pulling good time, and an absolute blast to see in a theater." And in case you're on the fence, know this: This movie made me scream myself hoarse while watching it.* — K.P.

Starring: Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh, Michael Patric, Will O'Connell, Brendan Conroy, and Austin Amelio

How to watch: Hokum debuts on Hulu on Oct. 10.

5. Late Fame

From screenwriter Samy Burch (May December, Coyote vs. Acme) comes another adaption alive with humor and heartache. Late Fame stars Willem Dafoe as Ed Saxberger, a New Yorker who had aspirations to be a poet decades ago, but has since settled into a cozy routine away from the arts. However, when a young group of emerging writers take him up as their long-lost discovery, he begins to see himself differently.

Among this collective called the Enthusiasm Society, he's most drawn in by a beguiling actress (Greta Lee), who has a Holly Golightly vibe to her. Together, they talk of art and dreams; perhaps they could be the key to each other's future. — K.P.

Starring: Willem Dafoe, Edmund Donovan, and Greta Lee

How to watch: Late Fame is now on VOD.

4. Below

Loved Widow's Bay and looking for more spooky seaside towns? Then Netflix's Below might be right up your alley.

The series transports viewers to a small Newfoundland town, where something sinister lurks in the waters. As a mysterious sea creature begins to terrorize the town's inhabitants, local fisherman Calvin Penney (Josh Hartnett) will team up with marine researcher Fonda Howander (Mackenzie Davis) to find the beast and protect his family. Expect serious secrets, scares, and twists as the truth of what lies Below comes to the surface.* — B.E. 

Starring: Josh Hartnett, Mackenzie Davis, Charlie Heaton, Natasha Henstridge, Joshua Close, Rohan Campbell, Willow Kean, Ruby Stokes, Kaleb Horn, and Mary Walsh

How to watch: Below is now streaming on Netflix.

3. Small Prophets

This British comedy/drama from Mackenzie Crook (The Office, Detectorists) proved so popular when it debuted on BBC Two that Apple TV snapped up the world rights. Small Prophets tells the story of Michael Sleep (Pearce Quigley), a man so haunted by the disappearance of his girlfriend that he creates homunculi in his garden shed so he can see into the future. An unusual premise? Absolutely. But the 100 percent Rotten Tomatoes rating means this is one to add to your to-watch list. — S.H.

Starring: Pearce Quigley, Jon Pointing, Sophie Willan, Michael Palin, and Mackenzie Crook

How to watch: Small Prophets' first two episodes are now streaming on Apple TV, with new episodes weekly.

2. Haunted Hotel, Season 2

For my money, the best show you're not watching on Netflix is Haunted Hotel. Created by Archer producer/writer Matt Roller, this animated series is essentially a family sitcom set in a — well — haunted hotel.

The Undervale used to belong to the plucky dreamer Nathan Freeling (voiced by Will Forte), but when he died he left the cursed property to his sister, Katherine (Eliza Coupe). But Nathan never left. As a ghost, he's a father figure to his nebbishy nephew Ben (Skyler Gisondo) and fearless niece Esther (Natalie Palamides). For his sister, he's a mixed-bag mediator between her goals of making this hotel profitable, and the many ghosts and demons — including a pesky boy called Abaddon (Jimmi Simpson), who say "boooooo" to that.

The result is a comedy show that's wildly funny, surprisingly sweet, and stuffed to the gills with allusions to your favorite horror movies. With Season 2 hitting Netflix, this is the perfect time to catch up and dive in as the Freelings find new mayhem and more heart-to-heart moments among the horror. — K.P.

Starring: Will Forte, Eliza Coupe, Skyler Gisondo, Natalie Palamides, and Jimmi Simpson

How to watch: Haunted Hotel Season 2 premieres on Netflix on Oct. 9.

Best of streaming this week: Avatar: Seven Havens

Yip yip! A new Avatar series is hitting streaming this week. Not a bland live-action remake, not a sequel movie, but a full-on series in the vein of The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. Created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, this next step in the Avatar cycle blows up the beloved franchise's world entirely. Say goodbye to the Four Nations, and say hello to the Seven Havens.

Avatar: Seven Havens takes place in the aftermath of a great calamity brought on by Korra. (And you know what? I'll keep defending her!) That means her successor, earthbender Pavi (voiced by Saheli Khan), has grown up in a world where the Avatar is viewed as humanity's destroyer. Now, she and her long-lost twin must fight to save the remains of civilization, even as humans and spirits hunt them down. Yet even in the apocalypse, some things remain constant across all Avatar series, including sick bending fights and darling animal companions. In this case, that's cat-monkey Geet, and I can't wait to get to know him and Pavi more.* — B.E.

Starring: Saheli Khan, Aishu Devan, Akshay Khanna, Major Curda, Sakina Jaffrey, Darren Barnet, Dianne Doan, and Dee Bradley Baker

How to watch: Avatar: Seven Havens' first three episodes premiere on Paramount+ on Oct. 9, with new episodes weekly.

(*) denotes a blurb came from a prior list.

Pedro Pascal’s time as Hollywood’s go-to leading man has mostly been defined by his ability to bring deep sensitivity to high-profile genre projects. Both The Mandalorian’s Din Djarin and The Last of Us’ Joel Miller are gruff, battle-tested men, yet the introduction of a young ward leads them each to bring their walls down and reveal their deep emotional wounds. In The Fantastic Four, Pascal’s biggest blockbuster to date, his Reed Richards helps save the world from Galactus while nursing deep worries about his family. Whether he’s surrounded by superhero flash or galactic mayhem, Pascal always manages to tap into something real.

He does the same in his latest project, Tony Gilroy’s Behemoth! While the film’s title stirs up ideas of gargantuan monsters that may be right at home in the MCU or the dark corners of The Last of Us, it’s something else entirely: a character study of a cellist, Alex Serian. Like many of Pascal’s most beloved characters, Alex nurses complicated family troubles. He’s hurting, yet hesitant to show his vulnerabilities. The role is an astounding showcase for Pascal, and a technically impressive feat. Yet with a story that stumbles through its many movements, it doesn’t quite earn its exclamation point.

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We first meet Serian on a Hollywood scoring stage, where he and the rest of a film orchestra are about to lay down some tracks for an upcoming fictional movie, Spies Don’t Run. As he prepares his cello, the stage comes alive with the politics of the recording session: people disgruntled about booted ensemble members, veterans discussing the influx of younger musicians in the room. In just a few moments, Gilroy creates a real shared history and sense of ritual amongst Alex and his fellow musicians. But as soon as the music begins, Behemoth! cuts to Alex’s previous gig at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

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From here, Behemoth! embraces non-linear storytelling. It ducks and weaves through Alex’s life, including stints at orchestras in Boston and Dallas. Through much of it, the music Alex plays in the present scores his own past. In an early scene, and one of the film’s finest sequences, Alex’s work in Spies Don’t Run accompanies his hasty attempts to evade his ex-lover, Carol Spedding (Olivia Wilde). The score turns a messy breakup into a delicious chase sequence with sky-high stakes, one that’s right at home with Gilroy’s more thriller-forward work, like the Bourne films, Michael Clayton, and certain episodes of Andor. Elsewhere, as Alex plays the love theme from fictional romance Seasons of Glass, Behemoth! segues into a past relationship with prima violinist Nadia Hynes (Eva Victor).

The music in Behemoth! is exceptional. Kaya Ralls and Pedro Pascal in "Behemoth!" Credit: Justin Lubin

Gilroy builds a sturdy puzzle box with Behemoth!’s nonlinear storytelling, which verges on cliché but is just saved by the gorgeous scores that bind it together. Behemoth! has not one, not two, but nine composers, each creating separate diegetic pieces for the film. Credited as The Behemoth! Collective, they are: Michael Abels, Emily Bear, Lukas Frank, Michael Giacchino, Henry Jackman, Nami Melumad, James Newton Howard, Brandon Roberts, and Alan Silvestri.

It’s an astonishing group, and each turn in gorgeous work, from Melumad’s elegant harp cue, tied to Alex’s harpist mother (JoBeth Williams), to Abels’ near-mournful cello practice pieces for Alex. Howard’s Spies Don’t Run piece and Silvestri’s composition for fictional blockbuster Behemoth! bring soaring suspense to Alex’s own more ill-advised hijinks. Giacchino even creates a pitch-perfect riff on a Tom and Jerry-style cartoon theme, one that accompanies a fight between Alex’s brother, Andy Serian (Will Arnett), and his wife Toya (Stephanie Sigman). In a perfect showcase for how music dictates a movie’s mood, its over-the-top boings and cymbal crashes match up to physical beats in their argument and turn it into something ridiculous. In these moments, Behemoth! becomes a true love letter to film scoring and the people who bring these pieces of music to life.

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However, the rest of the film rarely focuses on the art of scoring. Instead, Gilroy presents music as pressure: Alex and Andy’s mother and father (Hank Azaria) were both musicians who pushed their sons — especially prodigy Alex — into the family business. Aside from having music act as a conduit to family dysfunction, Behemoth! doesn’t truly interrogate Alex’s relationship with the art form that defines his life. How does he feel about the film scores he plays now versus the classical pieces he played in symphony orchestras?

Behemoth! winds up spending more time outside the sound stage than in it, which feels like a missed opportunity considering the rich web of relationships Gilroy weaves in the film’s opening minutes. Instead, what could have been a deep dive into the scoring world veers into a familiar treatise on familial trauma, and the film’s conclusion, while heartfelt, is far too pat.

Pedro Pascal hits new highs in Behemoth! Pedro Pascal in "Behemoth!" Credit: Searchlight Pictures

Thankfully, Pascal’s performance does wonders when it comes to smoothing over the cracks in Behemoth!’s story. He is the film’s mesmerizing throughline, at times burning with charisma, at others wryly funny, and almost always bleeding with a pain he doesn’t quite want to show. These are levels that are in Pascal’s wheelhouse, but in Behemoth!, he kicks them up on a notch. (It helps that Gilroy's camera sticks tightly to Pascal and the sad puppy dog eyes audiences have grown to know and love.)

Pascal leads a tremendous ensemble, but watching the film, there’s a night-and-day difference between the characters arcs offered to Behemoth!’s male and female performers. Most of the women in the film exist solely to form romantic attachments to Alex, or to simply ogle him. His relationship with Nadia should be the heart of the film, yet despite Victor’s impassioned performance, all we know about her is her talent and her frustration with Alex’s nonchalance. Wilde is a scream as Carol, and her fearsome entrance jolts the film into high gear. However, her comedic chops can only go so far to elevate what is ultimately a tired crazy ex-girlfriend caricature. Margarita Levieva does her best to breathe life into a thankless role as one of Alex’s flings, but when he recounts a traumatic story to her, she reacts in a way no human woman would. 

Some of the film’s women emerge unscathed: Young cellist Bronte (musician Kaya Ralls) becomes a compelling mentee for Alex, while prodigy Viviana Glenn (Alexa Swinton) lurks fascinatingly in Behemoth!’s margins. But perhaps the clearest divide in how the film treats men and women is the difference in Azaria and Williams’ scenes as Alex’s parents. Williams mostly gets relegated to the role of ailing mother, while Azaria gets a scenery-chewing monologue that’s one of the film’s most intense moments. Gilroy has crafted compelling female characters before, from Michael Clayton to Andor. That he comes up so short here is one of Behemoth!’s biggest frustrations. Here is a film that is technically sublime and boasts a leading performance to match. But add up its narrative shortcomings, and it just fails to strike the perfect chord.

Behemoth! was reviewed out of its world premiere at the New York Film Festival. It hits theaters Dec. 4.

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're scatterbrained

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

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Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Scattered.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter S.

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The solution to today's Wordle is...

STREW

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.

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OpenAI has announced Intelligent UI, a new ChatGPT feature that enables it to create interactive visual interfaces. Rolling out this week alongside GPT-6's wider release, Intelligent UI is intended to make the AI chatbot's responses more visual so they're easier for users to understand.

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"We’ve trained GPT‑6 to compose responses using text, visuals and interactive elements, choosing how they fit together based on your question," OpenAI wrote in its announcement on Wednesday. "With Intelligent UI, responses can include graphics, tappable buttons, forms, charts, and interactive experiences you can use directly in your conversation."

Exactly what type of graphics ChatGPT will use will depend upon the prompts users provide. The AI chatbot will still provide text-only responses when that is the most suitable format to respond to input. However, OpenAI indicated that ChatGPT could now provide an interactive diagram of a bicycle to explain its design, or create a graph to explain GDP. Intelligent UI will also allow ChatGPT to create tools for tasks, such as generating a calculator to split a bill, or for projecting your future retirement savings.

Credit: OpenAI

To develop Intelligent UI, OpenAI built a collection of components its AI model could pull from when building interactive visual content. The model was then trained to use these components to generate responses suitable for different prompts.

"GPT‑6 learned to use the component library and make good design decisions, including how to organize information clearly, when to use interactivity, and when a simple text response is enough," wrote OpenAI.

OpenAI's GPT-6 model launched for paid ChatGPT in September, replacing GPT-5.6 as the model powering the AI chatbot. However, last month's rollout did not include Intelligent UI. This feature will now be available to users on ChatGPT's Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise tiers from Wednesday, subsequently rolling out to Free and Go tiers from Thursday as they also transition to GPT-6.

Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April 2025 filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

Did you, like much of the TV-watching population, become rightfully obsessed with Widow's Bay this year? Are you on the hunt for a new show with similar small-town scares? Then allow me to introduce Netflix's Below, starring Josh Hartnett and Mackenzie Davis.

Similarly to Widow's Bay, Below takes place in a remote ocean community where something is badly amiss. In Widow's Bay, that "something" is an ancient curse tied to the island itself. In Below, it's a threat from the deep: a mysterious sea creature who's terrorizing the locals and leaving havoc in its wake. What follows is a fun, tightly crafted riff on Jaws that's a perfect way to ease into spooky fall viewing.

SEE ALSO: What's new to streaming this week? (Oct. 9, 2026) What's Below about? Credit: Netflix

Below whisks viewers away to the small town of Snook's Arm, Newfoundland, home to fisherman and iceberg harvester Calvin "Cal" Penney (Hartnett). He's celebrating the town's "Come Home Year," a Canadian civic event that encourages residents of remote communities to do exactly that. This year, he's welcoming home his son Jay (Rohan Campbell) and daughter Mary (Ruby Stokes). His third child, wildcard Wade (Charlie Heaton), lives with him and helps him run their Airbnb. What Wade really wants is to join his father out on his boat, but Cal is having none of it.

Not getting on the boat might be for the best. Not just for Wade, but for the entirety of Snook's Arm. That's because strange events keep occurring in local waters. Whole hosts of fish are disappearing. Tourists are vanishing on hikes. A Portuguese fishing boat and its crew have been missing for days. As the worrying incidents pile up, Cal and local ocean researcher Fonda Howander (Davis) confront the ugly truth: There's a violent creature just off the coast, the entire town is in danger, and it's up to them to figure out how to put things right.

Below stirs up sea monster scares, Jaws-style. Credit: Netflix

The team-up between a veteran seaman and a scientist recalls the dynamic between Jaws' Captain Quint (Robert Shaw) and Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss), although Hartnett's Cal is less a grizzled loner like the former and more of a family man. Still, Below wears its Jaws love on its sleeve. Many of its frights swim in Steven Spielberg's wake, from a well-timed jump scare of floating human remains to a terrifying shot of the creature barreling towards a dock. (At one point, Cal even emphasizes his need for a "bigger boat." Not for monster hunting, but for his fishing business.)

Below artfully conceals its creature for some time, showing a glint of a giant eye here, a flash of a tentacle there. But even once the show reveals its monster's true nature and appearance, it finds more ways to perturb and set itself apart from its clearest inspiration. For example, after an encounter with the creature, Wade begins to sleepwalk and hallucinate, receiving distressing nighttime visits from the Newfoundland legend known as the Old Hag. (Between this and Widow's Bay's Sea Hag, 2026 is officially the year of the hag.) As he wastes away, the rest of Snook's Arm begins to follow suit. Parasitic paranoia ensues, with Below crafting horror that is decidedly un-Jaws-like. The external threat of the monster remains, but how can the community combat that and the threat that lurks within themselves?

Below's biggest strength is its Newfoundland community. Credit: Netflix

To give its scares the highest stakes possible, Below builds Snook's Arm into a living, breathing community, one rooted in Newfoundland history. A key element throughout the show is the possibility of resettlement, which would see the town relocate somewhere more populous and easily reachable. The series opens with the resettlement that led to Snook's Arm in the first place, when Cal was a little boy. An image of boats pulling an entire house through a bay is among Below's most striking — and that's saying something, filled as it is with gorgeous shots of icebergs and underwater mayhem — but entirely based in fact. (A real community named Snook's Arm was completely resettled in 2018.)

A new push for resettlement becomes a point of tension between Cal and his children, especially as it's tied up in the shady, wealthy Crocker family who essentially runs the town. Other real-world issues encroach on the town: Climate change threatens to warm the ocean to an unreasonable degree and make life untenable for the local fish. These touches of reality enhance the more outlandish threat of the creature, highlighting just how much Cal, his family, and his community have to lose. With the help of that intrigue, Below creates a strong base from which it can launch its delightful hijinks, tentacles and all.

Below is now streaming on Netflix.

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.

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

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Strip.

Hurdle Word 1 answer

SWATH

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Pretend.

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FEIGN

Hurdle Word 3 hint

Feminine.

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GIRLY

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Found in public restrooms.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

STALL

Final Hurdle hint

Fondle.

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GROPE

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Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier for who watch Italian soccer.

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. The sports 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 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 before 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: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. 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: Da Bears

• Green: Indoor sports venue names

• Blue: Italian soccer

• Purple: Sports associations

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: Teams with Bear Nicknames

• Green: Words Used in NBA Venue Names

• Blue: Serie A Clubs

• Purple: ___League

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The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition #745 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• Teams with Bear Nicknames: BAYLOR, BROWN, CALIFORNIA, CHICAGO

• Words Used in NBA Venue Names: ARENA, CENTER, FORUM, GARDEN

• Serie A Clubs: ATALANTA, COMO, INTER, NAPOLI

• ___League: CHAMPIONS, IVY, MAJOR, NATIONAL

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Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalog.

Released in August 2025, 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 on to 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 with 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 (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 5-5, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 0-1, placed vertically.

Equal (3): Everything in this light blue space must be equal to 3. The answer is 3-3, placed vertically.

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

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

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-6, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (5): Everything in this space must be greater than 5. The answer is 0-6, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for October 8 Pips

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 1-1, placed horizontally; 0-5, placed vertically.

Number (9): Everything in this space must add up to 9. The answer is 4-2, placed vertically; 0-5, placed vertically.

Number (7): Everything in this space must add up to 7. The answer is 5-6, placed vertically; 1-2, placed vertically.

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

Number (8): Everything in this space must add up to 8. The answer is 4-2, placed vertically; 2-2, placed vertically; 1-2, placed vertically.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 3-5, placed vertically; 3-1, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for October 8 Pips

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

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-0, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-1, placed horizontally.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 4-1, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 6-4, placed vertically.

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

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 4-0, placed vertically.

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

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

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

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 6-4, placed vertically.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 3-6, placed horizontally.

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

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-3, placed vertically.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 5-0, placed vertically.

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

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

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 1-3, placed horizontally.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 1-3, placed horizontally.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 4-3, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 5-0, placed vertically.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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