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Get a 65-inch QLED TV for $299.99 before October Prime Day starts tomorrow, plus other TV deals already live

Mashable - Mon, 10/06/2025 - 15:14

We're just one day away from Prime Big Deal Days and the TV deals are getting even better. Last week, we were pleased by the early deals cropping up, and this week prices are dropping even further. In particular, Amazon is killing it with the cheap QLED TV selection — a couple 65-inch and 75-inch QLEDs have dropped below $500 ahead of October Prime Day.

SEE ALSO: The 25 best early October Prime Day Apple deals on AirPods, MacBooks, and more

Amazon shocked us all by actually having good TV deals during Prime Day in July — historically, Amazon hadn't exactly been a hot spot for TV deals outside of Fire TVs. There's no reason to not expect Amazon to bring the same energy for October Prime Day (Prime Big Deal Days, to be official). Evidence is already popping up.

The best early October Prime Day TV deals at a glance Best 43-inch TV deal Hisense 43-inch QD6 QLED 4K Fire TV 🔥 $149.99 (save $150) Get Deal Best 55-inch TV deal Insignia 55-inch QF Series QLED 4K Fire TV $209.99 (save $190) Get Deal Best 65-inch TV deal Insignia 65-inch QF Series QLED 4K Fire TV $299.99 (save $200) Get Deal Best 75-inch TV deal Hisense 75-inch Canvas QLED 4K TV (2025 model) $1,499.99 (save $1,000) Get Deal

We're tracking all of the worthwhile early deals on TVs ahead of Prime Big Deal Days TV deals below, organized by size and then by price. All TVs chosen below have 4K resolution and LED backlighting at the least. If any model bumps up to 8K resolution or QLED or OLED lighting, we'll note it specifically.

Note: Deals with a 🔥 have dropped to an all-time low price.

Best Prime Big Deal Days TV deal overall Opens in a new window Credit: Insignia Insignia 65-inch QF Series QLED 4K Fire TV $299.99
$499.99 Save $200 Get Deal Why we like it

The most affordable 65-inch QLED TV we're seeing so far is the same one that was the cheapest 65-inch during Prime Day over the summer — but it's even cheaper now. Snag Insignia's QF Series QLED for $299.99 versus $329.99 in July.

If you've never had a QLED TV before, this XL Insignia model is a great low-stakes opportunity to upgrade. Customers in the reviews seem to be more than satisfied with its picture quality and color vibrancy for the price. As a budget QLED, you can't expect this model to stunt in HDR like a premium Samsung QLED would. But compared to your old LED TV, you'll quickly see the difference those quantum dots are making — they'll especially pop when watching football in the daytime.

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Smart TV Makers Need to Kill Their Proprietary OSes

How-To Geek - Mon, 10/06/2025 - 15:00

It seems that almost every big TV brand has their own custom operating system, and that sounds reasonable, until you consider that smart TVs are basically big stationary smartphones these days.

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5 Movies to Watch on Prime Video This Week (October 6 - 12)

How-To Geek - Mon, 10/06/2025 - 14:00

You know how it is: even though there are countless new movies to watch on streaming each month, it's hard to find something worth your time. But what if someone else figured it out and all you had to worry about was the popcorn?

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Die My Love trailer: Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinsons romance sours in Lynne Ramsays latest

Mashable - Mon, 10/06/2025 - 14:00

For anyone who was locked into the YA film boom of the 2010s, the prospect of a film starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson is a thrilling one.

SEE ALSO: 2025 fall movie preview: Every upcoming film you ought to know about

Not only did the two each lead massive film franchises in The Hunger Games and Twilight, they also seamlessly made the jump into more adult projects. Lawrence won an Academy Award for her performance in Silver Linings Playbook and began producing independent films like 2022's Causeway. Meanwhile, Pattinson leaned fully into his "weird guy" energy, bringing it to 2022's The Batman and 2025's Mickey 17.

Now, the pair unite in MUBI's upcoming thriller Die My Love, directed by Lynne Ramsay (We Need to Talk About Kevin). Ramsay co-wrote the film with Enda Walsh and Alice Birch, adapting it from the 2012 novel of the same name by Ariana Harwicz.

Lawrence and Pattinson star as Grace and Jackson, a loving young couple. They, along with their newborn baby, move from New York to a country home in Montana that once belonged to Jackson's uncle. As Grace begins to experience postpartum depression, the isolation of their new surroundings only makes things worse, causing her to spiral and her marriage to Jackson to suffer.

Die My Love premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it received mostly positive reviews. Lawrence in particular earned praise for her performance, which, from the looks of the trailer, promises to be one of her most intense turns yet. Check out the full trailer above to see Lawrence and Pattinson's marriage fray.

Die My Love also stars LaKeith Stanfield, Nick Nolte, and Sissy Spacek. It will hit theaters Nov. 7.

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Tons of great Pokémon deals to catch ahead of October Prime Day

Mashable - Mon, 10/06/2025 - 13:42

Amazon’s October Prime Day — also known as Prime Big Deal Days — is nearly upon us, officially running on Oct. 7 and 8, but early Pokémon deals and bargains are already appearing faster than an Abra’s Teleport. Whether you’re a seasoned Pokémon TCG collector, a nostalgic anime fan, or someone just looking to add a bit of Pikachu sparkle to your wardrobe, there are already plenty of ways to save.

Right now, along with Amazon’s best early Prime Day deals across all categories, the retailer has quietly rolled out a surprising range of Pokémon discounts — covering everything from trading card booster bundles and plush toys to specially made figures, apparel, and even official binders to keep your rare pulls pristine. It’s a great opportunity to stock up on cards, since they’re currently below market value, and are expected to sell out quickly.

SEE ALSO: How to sign up for Amazon Prime ahead of Prime Big Deal Days

These early deals cater to all kinds of trainers, whether you’re a competitive card collector seeking the latest Scarlet & Violet expansions, a parent hunting for kid-friendly toys, or an anime enthusiast looking to complete your DVD collection with Ash & Pikachu’s classic adventures.

Mashable has spotted a handful of stand-out offers that blend genuine value with collector appeal, and we’ll continue to update this list once Amazon’s Big Deal Days begin in earnest. So, keep an eye on this space as more Poké-savings evolve over the next few days.

Best Pokémon deal Opens in a new window Credit: Pokémon Pokémon TCG Black Bolt Binder Box $47.99 at Amazon
$67.89 Save $19.90 Get Deal Why we like it

Packs of Black Bolt & White Flare cards have been in short supply in the world of the Pokémon TCG lately, but getting 29% off this Black Bolt Binder Box is a fantastic early Prime Day deal. You can potentially get some solid pulls and store your special rares all in one go.

Priced at $47.99 (down from $67.89), it offers solid savings on a premium bundle that combines both functionality and Gen-V fun. It's also selling for market value at Amazon right now according to TCGPlayer. Inside, you’ll find a themed 9-pocket binder capable of holding hundreds of cards, plus five Black Bolt booster packs from the Scarlet & Violet expansion and a code card for Pokémon TCG Live.

Each pack gives you the chance to pull striking cards, including rare Zekrom variants worth hundreds of dollars, a practically priceless Victini, and a picturesque Special Illustration Rare of N’s plan. While pull rates vary, fans of the Pokémon Black and White games will still love even the common cards from this set, dedicated to the franchise’s fifth generation. 

The binder’s tight-fit sleeves and elastic closure add an extra layer of polish too — making this a tidy, display-ready set that’s great value for collectors and gift-givers alike.

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5 Must-See HBO Max Movies to Stream This Week (October 6 - 12)

How-To Geek - Mon, 10/06/2025 - 13:00

Finally, October is upon us, which means we can start trickling a few more Spooky Season movies into our watchlists to get us in the mood for Halloween.

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Stephen King has a blunt response to Stephen Millers leftwing terrorism post

Mashable - Mon, 10/06/2025 - 12:46

Stephen King has had plenty of stern words for the president recently, but on Sunday he turned his attention to the deputy chief of staff instead.

The horror master responded to an X post from Stephen Miller talking about "a large and growing movement of leftwing terrorism" in the US.

"The issue before is [sic] now is very simple and clear," wrote Miller. "There is a large and growing movement of leftwing terrorism in this country. It is well organized and funded. And it is shielded by far-left Democrat judges, prosecutors and attorneys general. The only remedy is to use legitimate state power to dismantle terrorism and terror networks."

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Miller, who has been instrumental in the Trump administration's immigration policy, had been posting about ICE protests taking place in Chicago, Illinois — a city that has subsequently had the national guard deployed to it by Trump.

King, meanwhile, quoted Miller's post with a comment on the tactics the administration is using.

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"Sorry, Steve--The Constitution isn't far left or far right," he wrote. "It's the basis on our democracy, and you're playing the terror card to try and overturn it. Won't work."

Trump's administration has been deploying national guard troops to certain democratic-run cities in recent weeks under the guise of fighting crime, but a recent effort to deploy troops to Portland, Oregon has been blocked by a federal judge.

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Headphones deals are starting to roll in ahead of October Prime Day

Mashable - Mon, 10/06/2025 - 12:37

Amazon's October Prime Day (otherwise known as Prime Big Deal Days) is back again this year, with an official start date of Oct. 7.

Early deals have been cropping up over the last week on everything from MacBooks to robot vacuums. Headphones deals are expected to kick off further as the event gets fully underway, and Amazon has announced that Bose headphones will be on sale for up to 45% off. Based on fall Prime Days of years' past, we also expect to see savings on Beats, AirPods, and Sony headphones.

SEE ALSO: Amazon's October Prime Day is coming on October 7 — here are 30+ early deals to shop now

So far, we've tracked down eight headphones deals worth checking out, including a markdowns on our favorite pair of budget headphones and headphones with the best battery life. We'll be updating this list as more deals go live throughout Prime Day.

Best headphones deal JLab JBuds Lux ANC $48.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $31.00 Get Deal Why we like it

How do noise-cancelling headphones under $50 sound? Well, if they're the JLab JBuds Lux ANC headphones — pretty good! Though these headphones won't deliver the same robust profile as a pair of Bose QuietComforts, they do have excellent battery life, well-balanced sound quality, decent ANC, and the option to customize the on-ear controls. For less than $50, these are a great budget option.

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Lois Mackenzie contributed to this article.

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Amazons ANC earbuds are on sale, plus more of the best earbuds deals ahead of October Prime Day

Mashable - Mon, 10/06/2025 - 12:35
Best earbuds deals ahead of October Prime Day Best open earbuds deal Shokz OpenRun Pro $124.95 (save $55) Get Deal Amazon Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation 34.99 (save $85) Get Deal

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days — aka October Prime Day — is here, and earbuds deals are starting to roll in.

The big sales event is set to last Oct. 7 - 8, and we expect to see some great offers during this time. But there are already a few notable deals worth checking out, both for noise-cancelling and open earbuds options.

SEE ALSO: Amazon's October Prime Day is coming on October 7 — here are 30+ early deals to shop now

As expected, Amazon has marked down its noise-cancelling Echo Buds an impressive 71% ahead of the sale, but you do need a Prime membership to take advantage of the deal.

You'll find this deal, plus more of the best we've seen so far, below. Plus, we'll be updating this list throughout the October Prime Day.

Best noise-cancelling earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation $34.99 at Amazon
$119.99 Save $85 Get Deal Why we like it

As far as discounts go, this is a biggie. A savings of 71% can only mean Prime Day. Even forgetting the great price, these earbuds are a great choice. IPX4 sweat-resistant, Alexa built in, and up to 15 hours of battery life. The noise cancellation is top-notch, too, thanks to the sealed-in-ear design. Seamless connection between devices also means you can easily switch between your phone or laptop - ideal for work calls and music on the go.

More noise-cancelling earbuds dealsBest open earbuds deal Shokz OpenRun Pro $124.95 at Amazon
$179.95 Save $55.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Shokz bone conducting earbuds are a popular pick for many runners, thanks to their secure fit, solid battery life, and durability. While we prefer the second generation of the OpenRun Pro, they are harder to grab on sale. So, if you're looking to pick up a pair of open earbuds ASAP, the first-generation OpenRun Pro are still a solid option, with 10 hours of battery life, a titanium frame, and solid sound quality for open earbuds.

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Lois Mackenzie contributed to this article.

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The Marshall Emberton II is $80 off ahead of Prime Day - get it for its best price this year

Mashable - Mon, 10/06/2025 - 12:29

SAVE $80: As of Oct. 6, the Marshall Emberton II is on sale for $99.99 at Amazon. That's a 44% savings on the list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Marshall Marshall Emberton II $99.99 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $80.00 Get Deal

Prime Day is the perfect excuse to upgrade your tech. What's better than treating yourself and saving money while you do so? October's Prime Day doesn't kick off until Oct. 7, but there's been a whole week of early discounts and deals popping up, like this great new deal on the Marshall Emberton II,

As of Oct. 6, this speaker is $80 off, and it's also now at its lowest price all year. This price is specific to the black and brass and the black and steel color options.

So, what do you get with this speaker? Well, thanks to its True Stereophonic 360-degree sound, you're getting high quality for everything you listen to.

For the battery life, you'll get over 30 hours of listening on a single charge, and when the battery finally runs low, it powers back up in just three hours.

The design looks cool, but it's functional too. The rugged, roadworthy design has an IP67 dust- and water-resistance rating, so it can handle rain, dirt, and just about any adventure. You can even connect multiple Emberton II speakers in Stack Mode to amplify your sound.

Get this speaker deal from Amazon now.

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The Roku Streaming Stick HD is at its lowest-ever price ahead of Prime Day

Mashable - Mon, 10/06/2025 - 12:27

SAVE $12: As of Oct. 5, the Roku Streaming Stick HD is on sale for $17.99 at Amazon. That's a 40% savings on the list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Roku Roku Streaming Stick HD $17.99 at Amazon
$29.99 Save $12 Get Deal

Streaming sticks are affordable, easy to use, and can help you upgrade your older-style TV instead of having to spend hundreds of dollars on a new model.

One of the most well-known is the Roku Stick, and right now it's on sale for its lowest-ever price as we await the Prime Day sales officially kicking off. As of Oct. 6, this device is $12 off, now priced at $17.99.

If you're unfamiliar with streaming sticks, don't worry, they are easy to use. They essentially turn your TV into a smart TV, giving you easy access to streaming platforms like Netflix and Prime Video, as well as internet services and app downloads. To set it up, you just plug the stick into one of your TV's HDMI ports, and that's it. You'll now have access to all the streaming you could want.

This Roku Stick also comes with over 500 live channels to watch. Whether it's sports, the news, or your favorite reality shows, there's something for you to enjoy.

Get this streaming stick deal from Amazon now.

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Apple’s MacBook Air M4 deal brings major early Prime Day savings

Mashable - Mon, 10/06/2025 - 12:16

SAVE 20%: The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025) is on sale for $799, down from $999 on Amazon — one of the best early Prime Day markdowns yet.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M4 chip $799 at Amazon
$999 Save $200 Get Deal

The early October Amazon Prime Day buzz just got a major upgrade with Apple’s newest M4 MacBook Air (2025) has joined the sale lineup as of Oct. 6; it’s already more than enough to turn heads at $799, a solid $200 off its regular $999 price tag. 

This 13.6-inch marvel brings Apple’s signature “speed of lightness” to life, packing the M4 chip with a 10-core CPU and 8-core GPU under its impossibly slim 0.44-inch aluminium shell. As a result, you’ve got a laptop that effortlessly handles everything from creative projects to heavy multitasking — all while staying whisper-quiet and cool. If anything, it’s the top reason why we loved it in Mashable’s M4 MacBook Air review.

Adding to the huge selection of the best early Prime Day deals on Amazon right now, the higher-spec models are on sale, too. This version of the M4 MacBook Air comes with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage — but the 512GB SSD version is also 20% off at $999.99, along with 24GB RAM & 512GB SSD SKU now being on offer for $1199 with a $200 price cut of its own. 

SEE ALSO: Some of Amazon's early Prime Day Apple deals are already add-to-cart worthy

Designed to take full advantage of Apple Intelligence, the company’s new built-in AI system, the M4 MacBook Air helps you write, organise, and express yourself more naturally. The same goes for privacy, too, thanks to new groundbreaking protections that have been added to keep your data safe. 

Altogether, though, whether you’re crunching through spreadsheets, editing 4K footage, or just browsing, this series of MacBooks is built to keep up.

The Liquid Retina display dazzles with over a billion colours and 500 nits of brightness, while the 12MP Center Stage camera, three-mic array, and Spatial Audio speakers make it ideal for crystal-clear calls or cinematic binge sessions. You’ll also get two Thunderbolt 4 ports, MagSafe 3 charging, Wi-Fi 6E, and a backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID — the full modern Mac experience in a 2.7-pound frame.

Battery life stretches up to 18 hours, meaning you can fly coast to coast without reaching for a charger. With early Prime Day rolling out in full force, this is the perfect excuse to upgrade before everyone else does, as well as being a top-tier discount.

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Is Your iPhone Real? Here’s How to Check

How-To Geek - Mon, 10/06/2025 - 12:00

Given their widespread demand, iPhones are one of the top targets for counterfeiting, and a good replica can closely resemble the original (even if only on first glance). If you’re planning to buy an iPhone from a third-party retailer—or have already purchased a used one from an unknown seller—here’s how to check whether it’s genuine.

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The grownup Stranger Things cast rewatching Season 1 together is a fun time

Mashable - Mon, 10/06/2025 - 11:35

With the final season of Stranger Things drawing closer, Netflix has sat the key cast members down to look back on where the horror began.

In the clip above the core Stranger Things cast rewatch some memorable scenes from Season 1, ranging from lighthearted D&D games to the (still shocking) fate of Barb (Shannon Purser).

It's fun to look back on Season 1, but it's just as fun to a) see how much the cast have changed in the nine years since, and b) see how much fun they all clearly have hanging out together off set.

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October full moon 2025: When is the supermoon, and what is it called?

Mashable - Mon, 10/06/2025 - 11:28

October's full moon is here, and it’s a supermoon, the first of three consecutive supermoons. That means it’ll appear bigger and brighter in the sky than usual, perfect for late-night stargazing.

Alongside all this, October's full moon marks an important point in the lunar calendar, with seasonal significance. Here’s when it's due, what it’s called, and what it means.

When is the October full moon?

October's full moon will occur on Sunday, Oct. 6, and Monday, Oct. 7, depending on where you are in the world.

In E.T., the full moon will reach its peak at 11:47 p.m. on Oct. 6. however, in BST, the peak occurs at 4:47 a.m. on Oct. 7, according to Time And Date.

The previous full moon was on Sept. 7.

What is the October full moon called?

Full moons all have their own names, a custom from early cultures that used the lunar cycle to follow time and seasonal shifts.

The full moon closest to the autumnal equinox is called the Harvest Moon. In 2025, that falls in October, so this full moon takes the name Harvest Moon instead of the usual Hunter’s Moon.

This full moon is also a supermoon, meaning it appears larger and brighter in the sky because it's closer to Earth during its orbit, and will be the first of three consecutive supermoons, according to NASA.

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon is predicted to occur on Nov. 5, 2025, according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide.

What are the lunar phases?

The full moon is just one day of the lunar phase, which is a 29.5-day cycle of the moon's orbit. Moon phases are how the moon looks from Earth as it goes around us. We always see the same side of the moon, but how much of it is lit up by the Sun 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.

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 6, 2025

Mashable - Mon, 10/06/2025 - 10:58

The NYT Connections puzzle today shouldn't be hard to solve if you're an analog music fanatic.

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

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

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?

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

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: NYT 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: Musical equipment

  • Green: Worn in cooler weather

  • Blue: They're wound up

  • Purple: Ways to address someone

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: Parts of a record player setup

  • Green: Kinds of coats

  • Blue: Things that come on spools

  • Purple: Starting with homophones of greetings

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 #849 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

  • Parts of a record player setup: AMP, PREAMP, SPEAKER, TURNTABLE

  • Kinds of coats: CAMEL, DUFFLE, PEA, TRENCH

  • Things that come on spools: FILM, TAPE, THREAD, WIRE

  • Starting with homophones of greetings: HAIKU, HAYSTACK, HELONIUM, YEOMAN

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 29, 2025

Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

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

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

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NYT Strands hints, answers for October 6, 2025

Mashable - Mon, 10/06/2025 - 10:57

Today's NYT Strands hints focus on comfort.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

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

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

Today's NYT Strands puzzle should be easy to solve, provided that you're a homebody.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 29, 2025 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 29, 2025 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: In for the evening

The words are related to clothing.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe comfortable clothes worn at home.

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 Loungewear.

Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for October 6

  • Pajamas

  • Robes

  • Nightgowns

  • Loungewear

  • Longjohns

  • Joggers

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!

Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

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

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 6, 2025

Mashable - Mon, 10/06/2025 - 10:57

Today's Wordle answer features at least one high-scoring letter in Scrabble.

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 shouldn't be difficult to solve if you love to entertain.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 29, 2025 Where did Wordle come from?

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

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

What's the best Wordle starting word?

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

What happened to the Wordle archive?

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

Is Wordle getting harder?

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for September 29, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

To cheer up.

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 A.

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Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

AMUSE

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.

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NYT Pips hints, answers for October 6, 2025

Mashable - Mon, 10/06/2025 - 10:55

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

Today's games are harder than they initially seem, but we have all the tips you need to navigate them.

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for October 4, 2025 Easy difficulty hints, answers for Oct. 6 Pips

Number (7): Everything in this space must add to 7. The answer is 4-3, placed vertically.

Less Than (5): Everything in this space must be less than 5. The answer is 2-5, placed vertically; 1-6, placed horizontally.

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

Greater Than (9): Everything in this space must be greater than 9. The answer is 1-6, placed horizontally; 5-5, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for Oct. 6 Pips

Number (10): Everything in this space must add to 10. The answer is 5-2, placed horizontally; 5-6, placed vertically.

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

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

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

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

Number (11): Everything in this space must add to 11. The answer is 5-5, placed horizontally; 1-0, placed horizontally.

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

Hard difficulty hints, answers for Oct. 6 Pips

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

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

Number (6): Everything in this green space must add to 6. The answer is 2-0, placed vertically; 6-5, placed horizontally; 0-6, placed vertically.

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

Greater Than (6): Everything in this space must be greater than 6. The answer is 1-5, placed vertically; 6-4, placed horizontally.

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

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Eufys Omni C20 robot vacuum at its lowest-ever price at Amazon before Prime Big Deal Days

Mashable - Mon, 10/06/2025 - 10:15

SAVE OVER $300: As of Oct. 6, the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop is on sale at Amazon for $379.99. This is 46% off its list price of $699.99, saving you $320, and marks its lowest-ever price.

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The Prime Big Deal Days sale event kicks off tomorrow, but you don't have to wait until then to enjoy some discounts. The retailer's been dropping a wide variety of early deals, including some stellar savings on robot vacuums. If you've been on the hunt for a model to bring home, this discount on the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop is absolutely worth a look while it's still available.

The Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop usually comes with a price tag of $699.99, but shoppers can score it at a 46% discount right now, down to $379.99. This is its best price, so there's no better time to grab it, but you'll want to be quick. It's a very limited time deal with a countdown clock that runs through the rest of today, so don't miss out on this excellent early deal.

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As the months get colder and you're spending more time inside, it's nice to have a little extra help with keeping the inside of your house clean, and the Eufy Omni C20 is a helpful little device to have around. It boasts 7,000 Pa suction, alongside a rolling brush and side brush, to pick up any dirt, hair, or debris that drops on your floor. And its Mop Master Technology offers 180 rotations per minute and 6N of pressure to tackle any stains it comes across.

On top of that, the Eufy Omni C20 is about 3.35-inches tall, so it can slide under smaller spaces (like a bed) to make sure every corner of your home feels fresh and clean. Again, this deal only lasts through the rest of today, so act fast to save on the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop at Amazon.

Looking for even more deals like this one? Check out our breakdown of robot vacuum deals live ahead of October Prime Day to see what else is available right now.

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