Even if you have a very capable smartphone and a nice laptop, a tablet can still be worth adding to your tech arsenal. A touchscreen that can be carried anywhere makes for a portable studio for creatives, a crucial sidekick for frequent travelers, and an e-reader for book lovers. These days, tablets are basically just…
Today’s NYT Strands hints are easy if you love Greek literature. 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…
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love to paint your face. 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…
Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is easy if you’re familiar with mid-major conferences. 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.”…
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you’re stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you…
Fall 2026 was the planned drop date for the second generation of the super thin iPhone Air, but the wait will likely be longer, according to a report from The Information (via The Verge). Unimpressive sales of the iPhone Air — which debuted in September as the thinnest iPhone ever — are to blame for…
TL;DR: Veterans, military service members, and military spouses can enjoy a free Starbucks coffee on Veterans Day 2025 (Nov. 11). Opens in a new window Credit: Starbucks Starbucks Veterans Day 2025 Learn More Starbucks are honoring veterans, military service members, and military spouses with a tall (12 fl oz) hot or iced brewed coffee on Veterans…
As Mashable’s tech editor, I get early access to a lot of really cool products. I also have a pretty deep knowledge of the coolest new gadgets, from the latest virtual reality tech to everyday fitness trackers and new Apple laptops. I’ve also been covering Black Friday sales since 2019, and I have a very…
SAVE $402: As of Nov. 11, the Anker Solix C1000 is on sale for $497.99 at Amazon. That’s a 50% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C1000 $397.99 at Amazon $799 Save $401.01 Get Deal It’s officially the month of big discounts. With Black Friday just…
SAVE $161: As of Nov. 11, the Hisense 50-inch E6 Cinema Series is on sale for $218.99 at Amazon. That’s a 42% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 50-inch E6 Cinema Series $218.99 at Amazon $379.99 Save $161 Get Deal Black Friday is technically still a few…
