Today’s Connections: Sports Edition requires knowledge of stats and locations. 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…
Happy Tuesday and welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Today’s games feature difficulty levels that dial up the challenge quickly, 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…
Amazon revealed its newest generation of Echo smart speakers today at an event in New York City, and Mashable was able to briefly demo them. The new Echo Studio and Echo Dot Max were purpose-built for Alexa+, the company’s AI-assisted version of Alexa, and both speakers are now available for pre-order before their official release…
It’s officially October, so that can only mean one thing: Prime Big Deal Days is just days away. While the event officially runs from Oct. 7-8, Amazon has let us in on the excitement a little early, with some early deals on tablets, fitness trackers, and more. And some of the biggest discounts we’re seeing…
So you got a Kindle? Welcome to the life of luxury. Amazon’s e-readers are spectacular devices that put an entire library into the palm of your hand. While they aren’t the only great e-readers out there (shoutout, Kobo), they are the e-readers that have the most features. With a Kindle, a new book is always at your fingertips…
When you have a crush — maybe one you swiped right on Tinder or found on your Instagram explore page — it can feel exhilarating. But as reality sinks in, so can a smashing, bone-cracking feeling that the word “crush” itself evokes. Now you’re here, perhaps on the same device where you tried to woo…
It’s the start of a new phase in the lunar cycle tonight, and for now, that means the moon will be getting brighter each night. The lunar cycle is a series of eight phases of the moon. NASA explains that these phases occur as the Sun illuminates varying portions of the moon while it moves…
Netflix has released a teaser trailer for Physical: Asia, the next instalment of its Physical 100 reality competition franchise. This time the series will bring together 48 athletes from eight different countries, all of whom will compete in a series of gruelling challenges to see who comes out on top. With national pride at stake,…
Calls to boycott Disney overtook social media this month after subsidiary ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel on Sept. 17. Now we may have some idea of how much damage Disney actually took. SEE ALSO: ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ will be back on Sinclair and Nexstar ABC stations starting Friday Over 1.7 million Disney streaming subscriptions were reportedly…
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who…
