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Summer is here, and so are your favorite TV shows. The roster of summer programs this year is pretty strong, with fan-favorite dramas and comedies returning to everyone's screens. But if you're having streaming fatigue, you might want to do a TV palate-cleanser and consume some documentaries instead.

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Lawyer Sean Smith has seen up close how nonconsensual deepfakes, a form of image-based sexual abuse, can ruin lives.

Smith, a family law attorney with the Roseland, New Jersey, firm Brach Eichler, recently represented both the families of minor victims and perpetrators throughout educational disciplinary proceedings.

His clients have included teen girls whose images were taken from social media, then digitally "undressed" by their male classmates, who used software powered by artificial intelligence.

The apps and websites capable of creating explicit nonconsensual deepfakes typically market themselves as satisfying a curiosity or providing entertainment. As a result, users likely don't understand that the resulting imagery can inflict painful, lifelong trauma on the person whose likeness has been stolen — who is almost always a girl or woman. The victim may never be able to remove every synthetic photo or video from the internet, given how difficult it is to track and delete such content.

SEE ALSO: Explicit deepfakes are traumatic. How to deal with the pain.

This can lead to professional, personal, and financial devastation for survivors. The same can be true for perpetrators when their name and reputation is associated with creating nonconsensual deepfakes. They may face suspension or expulsion if they're a student, and also face criminal and civil penalties, depending on where they live.

"It destroys lives on every side," Smith told Mashable.

This typically isn't made clear to youth and adult users who engage in image-based sexual abuse.

Is it illegal to make a deepfake?

Despite the absence of information about the consequences of nonconsensual deepfakes, their rise has prompted several states to pass legislation criminalizing them.

Meanwhile, Congress has introduced but has yet to vote on a bill that would give victims the right to file a civil suit against perpetrators. A separate federal bill would criminalize the publication of nonconsensual intimate imagery, including that created by AI, and require social media companies to remove that content at a victim's request.

In some states, offenders can face civil penalties should the victim successfully sue them for damages. Their wages may be garnished or their property seized to pay for such damages.

Last year, Illinois amended an existing law in order to make deepfake offenders liable when they distribute nonconsensual synthetic images. A survivor can sue the person who disseminates the content for damages, which may result from emotional distress, the cost of mental health treatment, the loss of a job, and other related costs.

"When the laws get enforced, it's going to be a black mark that will follow a person for a very long time..." - Matthew B. Kugler, professor of law, Northwestern University

In New York, dissemination of nonconsensual deepfakes can lead to a year spent in jail, a fine, and a civil suit. Florida imposes both criminal and civil penalties for the "promotion" of nonconsensual synthetic material. The state's law also expanded the definition of "child pornography" to include deepfakes of minors engaged in sexual conduct.

Indiana, Texas, and Virginia are among the states that have made the creation of nonconsensual deepfakes punishable by jail time.

Many states, however, don't yet have laws that make the creation or distribution of deepfakes illegal, or give victims the right to sue. Additionally, it may be difficult for victims to pursue criminal or civil penalties against the person who promoted the content because their identity is unknown, or because law enforcement is understaffed to investigate potential crimes.

But Matthew B. Kugler, professor of law at Northwestern University, says that shouldn't give people a false sense of security.

"When the laws get enforced, it's going to be a black mark that will follow a person for a very long time, and no one's going to feel bad about the fact that that black mark follows [the offender] for a very long time," Kugler says.

In 2020, Kugler studied public attitudes toward sexually explicit, nonconsensual deepfake videos in a survey of 1,141 U.S. adults. The vast majority of the respondents wanted to criminalize the act.

There is another potential legal consequence to creating nonconsensual deepfake imagery, regardless of whether the offender's state imposes criminal or civil penalties.

Adam Dodge, a lawyer and founder of Ending Tech-Enabled Abuse (EndTAB), says that a victim can file for a protective or restraining order if she knows who's responsible for the creation or distribution of the imagery. In many jurisdictions, image-based abuse qualifies as a form of harassment.

Such restraining orders are discoverable in background searches conducted by potential employers, Dodge says. A restraining order can also be applied to a youth offender. Though a minor's legal record is meant to be sealed, Dodge has seen instances where the information becomes public.

What happens to minors who create or share a nonconsensual deepfake

Teens who find deepfake apps or sites, either through word of mouth or ruthless internet marketing and search strategies, often don't grasp the potential fallout for victims or themselves, says Smith.

He notes that because the phenomenon is so new, school-based discipline can vary widely. At public schools, which are legally obligated to keep students enrolled to the extent that it's possible, the punishment can vary from brief in- or out-of-school suspensions.

But Smith says that private schools, with their own codes of conduct, may quickly escalate to expulsion.

The victim's parents may also pursue legal action in an effort to hold the perpetrator and their family accountable. Though Smith hasn't seen such a case yet, he expects some parents to begin filing civil lawsuits against a perpetrator's parents on the grounds of negligent supervision. Any damages won could potentially be covered by homeowner's insurance, unless the parents' carrier restricts such claims.

Teens could also be subject to criminal penalties, including those related to child pornography and other criminal statutes. Smith is aware of juvenile proceedings against teens who've created nonconsensual deepfakes. Though they did not serve time in jail, the offenders entered into a private agreement with the state as culpability for their actions.

In Florida, however, two teens were arrested and charged with felonies last December for disseminating nonconsensual deepfakes.

Smith says that parents and teens urgently need to understand these and other consequences.

"The problem with this technology is that the parents and the kids don't realize how big a mistake the use of the technology is," Smith says. "How just the introduction of the technology onto a cellphone…can create this much larger lifetime mistake."

If you have had intimate images shared without your consent, call the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative’s 24/7 hotline at 844-878-2274 for free, confidential support. The CCRI website also includes helpful information as well as a list of international resources.

It's a tale of two retail behemoths vying for your dollars.

In one corner is Amazon, the scrappy bookseller-turned-global ecommerce empire that's the reason why we're all a tad impatient. In the other is Walmart, the veteran department store with one-stop, starburst-studded supercenters in every neighborhood.

SEE ALSO: Amazon Prime Day 2024 is July 16 and 17: Everything you need to know

From speedy shipping to sitewide sales and members-only perks, both retailers pull out stops to entice shoppers to buy from them instead of their rival. But in the battle of Walmart vs. Amazon, whose deals are actually better?

Mashable's shopping team has spent years tracking discounts on popular tech that the two of them have offered. Here's how we see things.

Where Amazon wins: Variety and deal-finding tools

Amazon and Walmart are both massive mega-marketplaces, but Amazon has an advantage in terms of product selection. Its virtual shelves are stocked with more brands and more items at different price points, and it hosts considerably more third-party sellers, so there's simply a bigger pool of products for it to put on sale. That includes more newer releases, too, which reliably prompt price-drops on older models when they launch.

The other pro to shopping on Amazon is that consumers have more deal-finding tools at their disposal (beyond your usual shopping browser extensions or Google Shopping features). If you have Amazon's mobile app, there's an option under your account settings to get notified when specific products go on sale — look under Your Account > Message center > Deal alerts. You'll also see available and upcoming discounts on related products there.

Credit: Screenshot: Amazon

Members of Amazon's Prime service who have a newer Echo smart speaker can enable a similar "Advanced deal alerts" feature on the device that flags them when items on their Wish List are about to go on sale (up to 24 hours ahead of time).

When it comes to verifying those deals, a dedicated Amazon price-checking website called CamelCamelCamel is a helpful tool that can pull up an item's complete price history using the URL of its product page. (There's also a supplementary browser extension.) The site occasionally misses coupons and skips over limited-time deals during sitewide sales, including its flagship summer Prime Day event. But it's generally great for determining whether a discount is even worth considering. The Mashable shopping team relies heavily on it to appraise Amazon deals year-round.

Here's the Amazon price history of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones as of late June 2024, per CamelCamelCamel. Credit: Screenshot: CamelCamelCamel

There's no CamelCamelCamel equivalent for Walmart, though there is a tool in the free browser extension Honey (called "Droplist") that can offer some Walmart price history insights for products. However, it only uses data from the past 120 days, and it doesn't appear to take third-party sellers into account — which can sometimes pose a problem. (More on those later.)

Where Walmart wins: Already-low prices and hidden gems

Walmart sells a smaller selection of products compared to Amazon, and that selection mainly revolves around low-end and/or older products. (The M1 Apple MacBook Air appeared on Amazon at release in 2020, for instance, but it only made its way to Walmart when it was discontinued in early 2024.) This is a drawback for shoppers in search of new, upgrade-worthy products. But it also means things can be pretty cheap at Walmart from the jump, outside of any sale or deal, which has its appeal for bargain hunters. (To continue my example, Walmart permanently priced the M1 Air at only $699 — $300 off Apple's MSRP — when it finally landed there.) 

Walmart also occasionally does this thing to on-sale items where it lists deflated sticker prices — prices that are lower than the items' actual MSRPs — which makes their discounts seem worse than they really are. (We've run into this on Amazon, too, but it seems to happen far more often at Walmart.)

SEE ALSO: Walmart+ is offering new limited-time perks like Apple Music — here's how to sign up

Take this 65-inch Samsung QLED TV: Walmart had it marked down from $997.99 to $798 during its Deals Holiday Kickoff Event in October 2023, advertising a discount of $199.99. But when the Mashable shopping team searched for the TV's model number on the Samsung website, we discovered that it had an MSRP of $2,699.99 there — meaning Walmart's deal was actually saving shoppers just over $1,900.

We're not exactly sure why Walmart chooses to do this, since it kind of works against its bottom line. (Wouldn't the bigger discount entice more shoppers to buy…?) But it can result in pleasant surprises for meticulous shoppers who cross-check prices before adding items to their carts; you're saving more than the retailer lets on, and snagging a deal that may have sold out sooner had it been advertised accurately.

Finally, Walmart periodically releases extra-cheap products as "Special Buys" during sales. It doesn't attach any original MSRPs to these products, so there's no way of determining how much you're actually saving, but the prices tend to be low enough that it almost doesn't matter. (See: this 65-inch onn. 4K TV, which went on sale at Walmart for $278 a few weeks before Black Friday 2023. We don't know how much it's truly worth, but compared to other TVs of that size, it's absurdly cheap.)

Where both win: Memberships are useful for scoring deals

In addition to other benefits, Amazon and Walmart's membership services both unlock varying degrees of access to certain deals during tentpole sales throughout the year.

For its part, Amazon's Prime membership ($14.99 per month or $139 per year) is non-negotiable if you want to shop the best deals during Prime Day (scheduled for July 16 and 17 this year); that includes several invite-only deals. No Prime, no access — but making use of its free 30-day trial still counts you in, which is nice.

This members-only restriction doesn't apply to Amazon's Cyber Weekend sales as a whole, though it did introduce some invite-only Black Friday deals for Team Prime as part of them last year. We wouldn't be shocked if those became permanent fixtures.

SEE ALSO: Amazon's invite-only deals are back for Prime Day 2024: What to expect from this year's lineup

Meanwhile, a Walmart+ membership ($12.95 per month or $98 per year) unlocks early access to Walmart's biggest sitewide sales throughout the year — usually three to five hours before they're open to the general public. Those sales would be its summer savings event, which is usually competes with Prime Day (simply called "Walmart Deals" this year, and set for July 8 to 11), as well as its end-of-year Cyber Weekend programming. Featured deals can sometimes sell out during this early-access phase or get slightly more expensive once the paywall lifts, so it's worth taking advantage of this membership perk if a sale includes a steep discount on something you've been shopping around for.

There's one catch, which is that early deals access for Walmart+ members is restricted to paid members; you don't count if you're using its free 30-day trial. On the plus side, we usually see subscriptions go on sale for half price immediately before Walmart's summer and Black Friday sales.

Where both lose: Sketchy third-party sellers and inflated prices

Bagging a truly good deal from either retailer involves a good deal of due diligence on the part of you, the shopper.

For starters, be sure you know exactly who you're buying from — because it may not be Amazon or Walmart themselves. Amazon is better known for hosting myriad third-party merchants, but Walmart's listings are also rife with them. 

Some of these merchants are simply storefronts for verified brands, like Roborock or Dyson. But many, many others across both retailers are shady sellers who may be shipping counterfeit products or operating under funky refund and return policies that are different from their platform's guidelines.

Credit: Screenshot: Amazon Credit: Screenshot: Walmart

These are typically easily identifiable by their names, like Superdealstore, Delight Tech Electronics, and busylittlebee. (None of those words are in the bible.) However, we've encountered one instance where an unauthorized seller was using the same name and branding as the real one on Amazon.

This isn't to say that all third-party sellers are malicious or scammy, but enough are that we recommend avoiding them entirely. Your best bet is to stick with products that have "Ships from/Sold by Amazon.com" or "Sold and shipped by Walmart.com" labels underneath the "Add to cart" buttons on their listings.

Amazon and Walmart also both periodically dabble in something called price anchoring, which is when they inflate products' MSRPs to make discounts look higher than they really are. (They don't do this as often as they used to, but we still catch it from time to time.) Think of these as the Warios of Walmart's secretly amazing deals with deflated MSRPs.

This laptop has a two-year-old mobile processor — there's no way it usually costs more than $1,000. (That odd-numbered MSRP is a strong indicator of some strangeness, too.) Credit: Screenshot: Walmart

This underscores the importance of price-checking deals whenever possible. Plugging a product's name or model number into Google and seeing what it's going for on its manufacturer's website is a solid rule of thumb that can be extremely revealing — sometimes in a good way, sometimes not.

When the competition heats up: More insights about Prime Day and Cyber Weekend

Amazon and Walmart both reliably drop their prices to new or year-round record lows when major savings events roll around — the biggest ones being in midsummer around Prime Day, plus Black Friday and Cyber Monday. (As mentioned, Walmart typically hosts its own festivities alongside Prime Day.) These sales also seem to prompt them to get their acts together in categories that are normally dominated by third-party sellers, like laptops, and offer more (legit) deals of their own.

Neither Amazon nor Walmart formally offer price-matching, but if they're selling the same products during these sales, you can expect to see very similar or identical numbers across the board. (Matching each other's freak, as it were.) Sometimes it takes a bit for one retailer to adjust its prices to rival the other's, but it usually happens eventually. We tend to see the most overlap among low-end TVs, robot vacuums, laptops, headphones, and other budget tech, in addition to certain Apple products (particularly iPads, Apple Watches, and AirPods) and gaming consoles.

Prime Day

With respect to Prime Day specifically, Amazon religiously sticks to a 48-hour formula for its flagship sale, whereas Walmart's competing event normally lasts twice as long. 

That said, Amazon does offer weeks of official "Early Prime Day Deals" ahead of time, giving shoppers a chance to nab certain promotions before the chaos of the event. It will also tease some of its top day-of deals in a press release ahead of time, though they come in the form of a discount range, not exact pricing. ("Save up to 75% on select Amazon devices," for example.)

SEE ALSO: Walmart's new Prime Day-rivaling sale is already much better than Walmart+ Week

On the flip side, Walmart always waits until its anti-Prime Day sale actually starts to put any deals up for grabs, but it will usually preview some of its best offers in a release well before then and use exact numbers — "Nintendo Switch Joy Con with Game for $69.00 (was $99.00)," for instance. (We use the word "exact" loosely because we frequently encounter inflated and deflated MSRPs here.)

Black Friday

In recent years, Amazon and Walmart have both moved to kick off their holiday shopping seasons extra early with Black Friday sales that begin in October. They both still save some of their deepest markdowns for Black Friday proper — it's always the fourth Friday of November — but it's always worth combing those early deals in case they wind up selling out (or getting pricier) down the road. As with Prime Day, both retailers preview these Black Friday deals in their own ways: Amazon's discounts are "up-tos," and Walmart's are (sometimes inaccurate) "before-and-afters."

Walmart takes a more structured approach to its Black Friday festivities, staggering its deals into a couple of mini week-long events leading up to Black Friday proper, so shoppers have a better idea of how long certain offers last. (They can stick around beyond that timeframe, but it's not guaranteed.) 

Alternatively, Amazon simply starts its Black Friday season sale on a certain day and adds or removes deals seemingly whenever it feels like doing so. Sometimes they'll run the course of the whole event, sometimes they'll be gone in a day. It's more of a revolving-door approach.

In the off-chance that something you buy from Amazon or Walmart during their Black Friday sales gets cheaper there later, you won't be able to get a price adjustment — but you can take advantage of their extended return policies. In the past, eligible year-end purchases from either retailer have been returnable through January 31 of the following year.

The bottom line: Where should you shop for the best deals?

To recap: Amazon is the place to shop if you want the most options, if you need help finding deals, and if you care how steep or elusive a discount is. For these reasons, it's our preferred retailer by a small margin: We like knowing exactly how much money a deal is saving shoppers, and we think an offer's rarity is important context. But Walmart can also fit the bill for value seekers who aren't super concerned about a product's brand, release date, or true MSRP — just that its price is low. Keep in mind that both retailers host huge savings events in the summer and before the holidays, which is when they bring their most competitive prices to the table.

If you're already an Amazon Prime or Walmart+ member, you might be inclined to peruse the respective retailer's wares first. It might give you exclusive or early access to certain deals. For those who haven't signed up yet, those free 30-day trials can be useful.

Ultimately, though, you're not doing yourself any favors by being loyal to a single retailer. One of the best ways to make sure you're getting the very best deal is by cross-checking prices across the web, comparing offers at Amazon, Walmart, and elsewhere… especially elsewhere. (For what it's worth, we have a lot of luck at Best Buy when it comes to deals on big-ticket items like TVs and laptops — and it's not swarming with questionable third-party sellers.)

For extra help finding the best, most up-to-date discounts on popular tech, consider bookmarking the Mashable shopping team's dedicated deals coverage, too. We only highlight the best deals we've personally vetted at Amazon, Walmart, and beyond.

Senior shopping reporter Leah Stodart and lead shopping reporter Bethany Allard contributed to this story.

Neon has released the final trailer for Osgood Perkins' "Longlegs", a horror with Nicholas Cage as the titular serial killer.

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The Euro 2024 quarter finals have mostly taken shape, with just one remaining spot up for grabs. Austria have really impressed in the tournament so far, whilst Turkey have shown glimpses of what they are capable of doing. We're expecting a tense battle for that place between two evenly-matched sides, and you can watch how things unfold without spending anything.

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Every remaining team is just a few games away from winning Euro 2024, which sounds straightforward but is obviously nothing of the sort. Every knockout game is going to be extremely tough, with everything on the line. It's win or bust, which generally produces tense matchups that are separated by mistakes or moments of genius.

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It's the last day of the group stage in the 2024 Copa America, which means it's just two days until the quarter finals begin. And there are no more second chances once the knockout games begin. That's tournament football, as the pundits say.

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What is the best VPN for Sportitalia?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for unblocking Sportitalia to stream live sport for free, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Italy

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There's a great limited time deal for ExpressVPN at the moment. A one-year subscription is on sale for just $99.95, which gives you a massive saving of 49%. Within that deal you get three bonus months at no extra cost, a year of unlimited cloud backup, and a reassuring 30-day money-back guarantee.

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TL;DR: Watch Brazil vs. Colombia in the 2024 Copa America for free on Sportitalia. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

It's the final day of group games in the 2024 Copa America. At this point we have a clear idea of how the tournament is shaping up and you've probably taken an educated guess on who you think will go on to win the whole thing.

It's true that Brazil are contenders in pretty much every tournament, whether it's the Copa America or World Cup. They're just one of those teams. But before they get to the knockout stages, they have to get through Colombia. The Colombians aren't exactly pushovers. The former Copa America winners can cause problems for any team of the international stage — as proved by the fact they placed third last time around. All of which means this is a big fixture that's not-to-be-missed.

If you want to watch Brazil vs. Colombia in the 2024 Copa America for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Brazil vs. Colombia?

Brazil vs. Colombia in the 2024 Copa America kicks off at 9 p.m. ET on July 2. This fixture takes place at the Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara.

How to watch Brazil vs. Colombia for free

Brazil vs. Colombia in the 2024 Copa America is available to live stream for free on Sportitalia.

Sportitalia may be showing the 2024 Copa America games for free, but the platform is geo-blocked outside of Italy. All you need to do to access Sportitalia is sign up to a VPN. If you've never used one before, a VPN is a tool that can obscure your IP address and connect you to a secure server in Italy, enabling you to watch the 2024 Copa America games from anywhere in the world.

Access free live streams of Copa America by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Italy

4. Visit Sportitalia

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ExpressVPN is the best choice for unblocking Sportitalia to stream live sport for free, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Italy

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

There's a great limited time deal for ExpressVPN right now. A one-year subscription is on sale for $99.95, for a saving of 49%. That includes an extra three months at no additional cost, a year of unlimited cloud backup, and a reassuring 30-day money-back guarantee.

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'Harley Quinn' spinoff 'Kite Man: Hell Yeah!' has released a new trailer, showing Kite Man running a bar with his girlfriend.

A new trailer for M. Night Shyamalan's psychological thriller 'Trap' has Josh Hartnett evading the police at a pop concert.

Connections is the latest New York Times word game 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 July 1's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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.

Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hit about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Hide

• Green: Verba

• Blue: Descriptors for a certain type of possessions

• Purple: ___ (Synonym for "form of merriment")

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: PACK (AWAY FOR FUTURE USE)

• Green: LATIN WORDS

• Blue: ADJECTIVES FOR ASSETS

• Purple: __ GAME

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 Connections #387 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• DEVELOP, AS IDEAS - BRAINSTORM, IDEATE, SPITBALL, WORKSHOP

• KINDS OF CAKE - BIRTHDAY, CRUMB, MARBLE, POUND

• TANGIBLE - CONCRETE, MATERIAL, REAL, SOLID

• THINGS YOU CAN THROW IN METAPHORS - CURVEBALL, PARTY, TANTRUM, WRENCH 

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.

Is this not the Connections game you were looking for? Here are the hints and answers to yesterday's Connections.

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for June 29's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Wordle.

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 used to be available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it. Unfortunately, it has since been taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times.

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:

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Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no letters that appear twice.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter I.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

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

Drumroll please!

The solution to Wordle #1109 is...

INLAY.

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.

Reporting by Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, Joe Alwyn and Mamoudou Athie describe what separates Yorgos Lanthimos from other directors.

House of the Dragon Season 2, episode 3, "The Burning Mill," brings viewers back to one of Westeros' most notorious castles: Harrenhal. And what a return it is!

The episode sees Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) swoop into Harrenhal with his dragon Caraxes, but this is far from the triumphant conquest he envisioned. Castellan Simon Strong (Sir Simon Russell Beale) is all too ready to turn the castle over to Team Black, no fight needed. On top of all that, Harrenhal is supremely spooky, its melted ruins exposing anyone within to the elements.

SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' director Geeta Vasant Patel breaks down Rhaenyra and Alicent's pivotal meeting

"The Burning Mill" uses this spookiness to its fullest extent as Daemon first steps foot in Harrenhal. He prowls down long, empty corridors and staircases. Rain and thunder crash in from above, bats burst from the rafters. In the hands of director Geeta Vasant Patel, the castle becomes a maze that Daemon must wander alone, a solitude made all the more isolating following his argument with Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) in episode 2. For both Patel and Smith, grounding Daemon's Harrenhal entrance in the aftermath of that argument proved crucial.

"When you look at the scene for what it is, it's very easy to just treat it as if it's out of line with the timeline. What I wanted to do is make it emotional and concurrent with what had happened in episode 2," Patel told Mashable. "It's not just about a man who comes to Harrenhal and is walking around scared. You can put that anywhere in the season. Why [we see it] now is that in episode 2, he's been tossed aside by Rhaenyra. He has never been this low."

Rhaenyra's presence lingers even in this scene. Long before Daemon experiences a vision of young Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock), you can hear her faint, disembodied voice calling to him as he seeks out Simon Strong.

SEE ALSO: Daemon's Harrenhal vision in 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 3, explained

Creating Daemon's emotional vulnerability during the Harrenhal invasion started with his flight into the castle. "If you're just grounded in reality, this is a man who's on a drinking binge in a car," Patel said. She worked with House of the Dragon's VFX team to make Caraxes's movements more reckless, like a "drunken dragon" mirroring his rider's instability.

Matt Smith in "House of the Dragon." Credit: Ollie Upton / HBO

Daemon's journey within the castle itself is near-labyrinthine, highlighting both the scale of Harrenhal and Daemon's own uncertainty. One point of inspiration Patel cited for both her and Smith was the scene in The Silence of the Lambs where Clarice (Jodie Foster) makes her way through Buffalo Bill's (Ted Levine) house. In both sequences, the camera follows our uneasy protagonist through an unfamiliar place, whipping from doorway to doorway as they contemplate what's next. There's no music, just the eerie sounds of the environment.

Harrenhal's creeping, frightening loneliness serves as the perfect reflection for Daemon at this point in time. "This place represents what's in his soul right now," Patel said.

She continued: "As Daemon's going from corridor to corridor, it's a metaphor for him thinking, 'I don't know where I am in my life. I've never been here before. I'm actually scared for the first time in my life, and I'm angry.'"

Daemon takes that anger out on a Strong soldier passing by — the only violence in his takeover of Harrenhal, and a moment that wasn't in the original script. "In the script, the guy was just running away. But as Matt and I were working through it, we were both thinking, 'This doesn't feel like Daemon, where's he's at in the story.' Daemon needs to pummel that guy and take everything out on him," Patel said.

While the beatdown is a very Daemon move, Patel hinted that a stay in Harrenhal might be a major catalyst for a change in Daemon. "One thing [Matt and I] spent the most time on was the question of, 'How do we stay Daemon, but also start allowing a shift in him?'" Patel explained. "Since we worked on [the finale] together, we knew where Daemon was going, and we wanted to see how it started in episode 3. Luckily, we both got to work together on the bookends of his experience at Harrenhal."

New episodes of House of the Dragon air Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and Max.

In its annual trends research report, YouTube says fan culture is turning Gen Z into creators.

The platform says that the increasing volume of fan-made content — recaps, reactions, parodies, and commentary that can be more popular than its source content — has made fan culture "the central driver of emerging popular culture."

As The Washington Post reported last week, the YouTube study found that 65 percent of 350 U.S.-based Gen Z respondents describe themselves as "video content creators." The report contextualizes that majority as the result of a larger increase in fan-made content. Fans expect their media to be malleable and to be empowered to remix it," the report reads. Sixty-six percent of Gen Z Americans say they often spend more time watching content that discusses or unpacks something than they do watching the thing itself.

SEE ALSO: Facebook reveals new plan to woo Gen Z users back to the platform

Online fandom is a powerful tool for virtual connection, with 47 percent of Gen Z respondents reporting that they belong to a fandom that no one they know personally is a part of. Of all respondents aged 14-44 who identified as fans, 80 percent said they consume content about the thing they’re a fan of at least weekly on YouTube. Notably, eight percent of those surveyed by YouTube who identified as fans also considered themselves professional fans or "someone who earns revenue from a fanship."

Fandom is not new, but it seems it's being taken more seriously than ever. In May, veteran YouTube creator Jenny Nicholson's four-hour video breakdown of the sins of Disney's Star Wars hotel earned coverage from unlikely sources, including The New York Times, NPR, and Rolling Stone. Nicholson has been making similar analyses for more than seven years, but the detailed assessment of the hotel's failures was her longest video yet and her third most-viewed. It has now been viewed more than eight million times, indicating the growing power of fan-made analysis.

The YouTube study was conducted by research firm SmithGeiger, with report insights from KR&I's Fandom Institute. Respondents were adults who are active online, ages 14–44. The study defined Gen Z respondents as those between 14 and 24.

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For those in the market for a new fitness tracker or smartwatch, Amazon Prime Day is the time to shop. The mega retailer tends to drop prices on top brands like Apple, Fitbit, Garmin, Samsung, and more — often to record lows.

Though the sale formally runs on July 16 and 17, we've already started tracking the best fitness tracker deals at Amazon. Things are a bit slow right now, with Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy deals running the show. Garmin and Fitbit deals are currently MIA, but we definitely expect those to start popping up soon.

If you don't see something that jumps out at you yet, be sure to check back as Prime Day nears. We'll be updating this page with the latest price drops on fitness trackers and smartwatches ahead of and throughout the sale.

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Launched last summer, Samsung' Galaxy Watch 6 was dubbed the "king of the Android smartwatch mountain" by Mashable tech reporter Alex Perry. The sixth iteration saw a suite of added sleep and fitness features, including a nuanced breakdown of sleep habits, sleep coaching, personalized heart rate zones, and irregular heart rate notifications. Plus, it lasts longer on a single charge and features a 20 percent larger display than previous models. As of July 1, the 40mm version with Bluetooth is down to just $196.95 at Amazon. That's 34% in savings and an a new record-low. It's possible Prime Day will drop prices even further, but you can rest assured that you'll get a great deal if you add it to your cart now.

More smartwatch and fitness tracker deals

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The filmmaking team known as Radio Silence — which consists of producer Chad Villella and co-directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett — is at it again with another horror gem.

With Abigail, the team that previously brought us Ready or Not and Scream VI has delivered a crowdpleaser filled with fresh blood. Matilda the Musical's Alisha Weir stars as a savage ballerina vampire and, according to Mashable Film Editor Kristy Puchko, delivers one helluva performance.

If you missed it in theaters or would rather watch it at home where you can hide under a blanket, it's available on digital as of June 25. It will also be streaming in the coming months. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Abigail.

What is Abigail about?

Abigail follows a group of criminals who kidnap a rich man's daughter after ballet rehearsal in order to claim a $50 million ransom. The script is flipped, however, when they realize the pint-sized dancer (Alisha Weir) is actually a vampire. Now they're locked in an isolated mansion with her, not the other way around. As expected, heads will roll.

Here's the full trailer:

Is Abigail worth watching?

Despite the trailer practically giving away the entire plot, audiences and critics alike deemed Abigail "certified fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes, with an 85% and 83% score, respectively. While Mashable's own reviewer wasn't a huge fan of the sentimental detours that detract from the fun of it all, she still deems the overall film "a blast."

"It's exactly the kind of gonzo, gory, goofy crowdpleaser you'd hope for considering its very well-promoted premise. Still, I wish it moved as fast and ferociously as its terrorizing tiny dancer," Kristy Puchko writes.

Read our full review of Abigail.

How to watch Abigail at home

You can watch the tiny terrorizing ballerina flick at home by purchasing it at digital retailers like Prime Video and Apple TV, as of June 25. It will also be available to rent as of July 9. With rentals, just be aware that you'll have a limited 30-day viewing schedule and just 48 hours to finish once you click play.

Here are some quick links to watch Abigail on digital:

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• Buy at Apple TV — $19.99

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• Buy at YouTube — $19.99 $24.99 (save $5)

• Buy at Google Play — $19.99

When is Abigail streaming?

Abigail is a Universal Pictures film, which means it will eventually make its streaming debut on NBC Universal's streaming platform, Peacock. Previous Universal films have debuted on the streamer as soon as 45 days after their theatrical release, so we expect to see a streaming date soon. We'll keep you updated. Until then, you can prepare by signing up for a Peacock subscription.

The best Peacock streaming deals

Before you sign up for Peacock, do yourself a favor and check out the best streaming deals below. You may qualify for a discounted subscription or even a free account.

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If you're an Xfinity customer, be sure to check the details below to find out if you're eligible for a free Peacock account.

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The BET Awards 2024 aired on Sunday, June 30, giving a spotlight to some of the most celebrated Black artists of the year — and highlighting some musical legends that made a huge impact on Black pop culture.

This year's BET Awards garnered significant attention due to the impact of the historic writers' strike of 2023, which had arguably affected the previous year's event. Actress and repeat host Taraji P. Henson, a supporter of the strike, skipped last year's show in solidarity, adding to the anticipation of her return this year.

Some winners include Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Regina King, and Nicki Minaj. This year Usher was nominated and presented the Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades-long career and impact on the culture. But an award show wouldn’t be complete without the viewer-chosen, unofficial category that causes chatter on social media: meme-worthy moments. 

Here are five of the wildest meme-worthy moments of the BET Awards that had the internet talking.

1. Usher’s Lifetime Achievement Award Speech

Usher’s Uncensored Speech #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/tziePcPVqa

— just rob. (@_Rob93) July 1, 2024

Usher gave an 8-minute speech, but viewers at home didn’t hear much of it because it was censored. Some BET Award attendees recorded Usher's speech and uploaded it to X, sparking some users to express disappointment that so much of it was cut from the official broadcast.

2. Will Smith’s performance

Will Smith debuted his new song at the BET Awards.

From Fresh Prince to music royalty, he showed us why he’s always been a legend. 🌟🔥 #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/2ZY1pihbKh

— BET (@BET) July 1, 2024

Will Smith performed his new single “You Can Make It” featuring Kirk Franklin and Sunday Choir. Surrounded by a ring of flames, Smith’s performance was quite literally fire. This isn't the first time Smith has performed at an award show recently. At the end of last year, Smith and long time friend DJ Jazzy Jeff performed together at the Grammy's to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.

3. Taraji P. Henson’s Parody of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” 

They not like us!

It doesn’t get better than Taraji performing our fave Kendrick anthem!👏🏽

She brought the house down with her fierce energy and undeniable swag. 🔥 #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/tu76PfdMEV

— #BETAwards (@BETAwards) July 1, 2024

Taraji P. Henson’s opening performance “It’s About Us” was a light-hearted, yet lyrically inclined, parody of the Kendrick Lamar diss track. In true Henson fashion, she “popped out” and set the tone for the night — gold grill and all!

4. The Usher Tribute (All 16-minutes of it!)

VIDEO:
Usher Raymond Tribute
Introduction: Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis

Usher Career Montage

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Music Medley featuring: Childish Gambino, Keke Palmer, Summer Walker, Coco Jones, Marsha Ambrosius, Chloe, Tinashe, Teyana Taylor, Victoria Monét & Latto

2024 BET Awards#BETAwards pic.twitter.com/P74GVH2NVm

— 3030 (@jose3030) July 1, 2024

This female-heavy tribute was filled with emerging artists and OGs who have already left their mark putting their own twist on some of Usher’s most noteworthy songs. The artists that graced the stage were Childish Gambino, Keke Palmer, Summer Walker, Coco Jones, Marsha Ambrosius, Chlöe, Tinashe, Teyana Taylor, Victoria Monet, and Latto. 

Donald Glover’s comments about not getting an award

"I have more Grammys than Will Smith but I have the same amount of BET Awards as Sam Smith. Does that make sense to yall?

If I have to do a Baby Boy remake let me know, I'll have Jonathan Majors put me in headlock" -Donald Glover at the #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/udTHZslE21

— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) July 1, 2024

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GET UP TO $200 OFF: Looking for a new TV? As of July 1, you can score up to $200 off Samsung, Sony, LG, and other leading brands.

Our top picks: Best TV deal overall LG 65-inch Class C3 Series $1,499.99 at Best Buy (save $200) Get Deal Best runner-up TV deal Sony 65-inch Class BRAVIA XR X90L $1,099.99 at Best Buy (save $200) Get Deal Best budget TV deal Pioneer 55-inch 4K Xumo TV $239.99 at Best Buy (save $110) Get Deal Bonus TV deal Samsung 43-inch Class The Frame QLED 4K TV (LS03B) $799.99 at Samsung (save $200) Get Deal

Fourth of July is just around the corner, and online retailers are gearing up for the holiday (and preparing for the inevitable Prime Day slump in sales) by offering discounts on everything from laptops to home appliances.

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This year, the TV market is seeing some pretty sweet deals, with top brands like Samsung, Sony, and LG slashing prices on a variety of models in multiple sizes.

Whether you’re trying to build the theatre room of your dreams or you just need a small set for the bedroom, here are the best 4th of July TV deals we could find.

Best TV deal overall Opens in a new window Credit: LG Our pick: LG 65-inch Class C3 Series $1,499.99 at Best Buy
$1,699.99 Save $200.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The LG 65-inch Class C3 Series evo 4K Smart webOS TV is powered by an α9 AI Processor Gen6 (made exclusively for LG OLED). If you’re not well versed in TV jargon, here's what that means: Its AI-assisted processor automatically adjusts the picture and sound quality to deliver the best viewing experience possible, no matter what you're watching (or how bright or dark the room is).

Its webOS 23, LG ThinQ AI, and Magic Remote features also make it super easy to use. Bonus: Gamers will appreciate the NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium, and VRR support for a smooth, tear-free gaming experience.

Best runner-up TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Our pick: Sony 65-inch Class BRAVIA XR X90L $1,099.99 at Best Buy
$1,299.99 Save $200.00 Get Deal Why we like it

If you want a high-end 65-inch TV but aren’t quite ready to spend $1,499.99, Best Buy has the Sony 65-inch Class BRAVIA XR X90L LED 4K UHD Smart Google TV for $1,099.99 — $200 off the listing price.

Although the Sony doesn’t have Dolby Audio or Vision, it does have the Cognitive Processor XR, which remasters images and sounds to produce a more natural, true-to-life viewing experience. And with the BRAVIA CORE app, you can browse hundreds of Sony Pictures Entertainment titles and stream 4K movies straight to your TV.

This TV is also great for gaming (especially if you have a PlayStation). It supports HDMI 2.1, 4K at 120Hz, and VRR.

Best budget TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Pioneer Our pick: Pioneer 55-inch 4K Xumo TV $239.99 at Best Buy
$349.99 Save $110.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The Pioneer 55-inch 4K Xumo TV is on sale at Best Buy for $239.99, down from $349.99. That’s a $110 discount off the original listing price (and, if you do it in payments, just $60 a month via Zip).

With 4K resolution, Xumo TV (which lets you stream all your faves), plus three months of Apple TV+ and one month of FurboTV (for new customers only) included, this is a pretty good deal. There’s also a voice remote for easy control.

Even if you don't need the streaming services, the sheer value of a 55-inch 4K TV for $239 is tough to beat. And, thanks to Dolby Vision and Audio, it’ll feel like you’re at the movies (except you’ll be way more comfortable).

Bonus TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Our pick: Samsung 43-inch Class The Frame QLED 4K TV (LS03B) $799.99 at Samsung
$999.99 Save $200.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The Samsung 43-inch Class The Frame QLED 4K TV (LS03B) is ideal for anyone who enjoys watching TV but would rather not look at a blank, lifeless screen when it's not being used.

Designed for those who prefer the finer things in life, The Frame features an anti-glare display that transforms into a work of art whenever it’s idle. It also hangs flush with the wall (thanks to the included slim-fit wall mount) like a real picture frame rather than protruding outward. You can also customize the bezel: Choose from modern brown, modern teak, or modern white.

Of course, this TV also delivers Samsung’s signature QLED 4K picture, but the real draw here is its ability to blend in with your decor.

More July 4th TV deals:

• Roku 43-inch Class Select Series — $219.99 $249.99 (save $30)

• Insignia 58-inch Class F30 Series — $269.99 $379.99 (save $110)

• Amazon Omni QLED — $659.99 $799.99 (save $140)

• Samsung 75-inch Class DU7200 Series — $699.99 $749.99 (save $150)

• Samsung 77-inch Class S90C — $2,299.99 $2,499.99 (save $200)