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TL;DR: Get a near-mint refurbished iPad Pro on sale for $399.99 (reg. $799). 

Traveling as a family can be filled with great memories, but keeping everyone entertained and organized during long trips is key to a smooth journey. Whether you're managing your kids' screen time, capturing family moments, or keeping important travel details at your fingertips, having a reliable device that does it all is a must.

This 12.9-inch iPad Pro is great for families on the move, offering a balance of power, convenience, and entertainment at a super affordable price: just $399.99 (instead of the usual $799).

What can this iPad do?

Powered by Apple’s A12X Bionic chip, this iPad can handle multiple demanding tasks at once, making it great for switching between different apps without any slowdowns. For instance, parents can stream movies or TV shows for the kids while using a travel itinerary app, ensuring you’re never out of the loop with your plans. Its ability to handle high-performance apps like Netflix, educational games, or interactive storybooks means you can keep children entertained, too.

The iPad’s 12.9-inch Liquid Retina display is large enough to enjoy a full family movie or play engaging multiplayer games, all in stunning clarity. With its P3 wide color gamut and True Tone technology, the display adjusts to lighting conditions around you, ensuring that whether you're indoors, outdoors, or on the move, the visuals remain sharp and vivid. Kids can enjoy watching their favorite shows, while parents might use the same iPad to check on flight details, browse the web, or read an e-book without compromising performance.

What’s more, the iPad Pro’s 4K video recording allows families to document their entire trip. Whether you're visiting a national park, theme park, or exploring a new city, you can capture videos in ultra-high definition, giving you a portable tool for making and editing family videos on the fly. 

Battery life is always a concern on long trips, but with the iPad Pro's long-lasting battery, you can rely on it to keep running throughout the day, powering everything from games and media to maps and travel guides. And despite this model being from 2018, it's been refurbished to Grade A standards in near-mint condition. 

Save 49% on a 12.9-inch Apple tablet and get a refurbished iPad Pro for $399.99 (reg. $799). 

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TL;DR: Avoid roaming charges while travelling with an aloSIM lifetime mobile data plan on sale for $34.99. 

When traveling internationally, avoiding expensive roaming fees can be tricky, and traditional SIM cards often become inconvenient, especially when moving between different countries. That's why you use an eSIM like aloSIM as a digital alternative, eliminating the need for physical SIM swaps while allowing you to connect to data networks seamlessly across regions. Plus, it's only $34.99 to get aloSIM for life, and it even comes with a $50 credit for mobile data plans. 

So, how does aloSIM's eSIM work? Once you’ve purchased a data package from aloSIM, the eSIM is activated digitally on your phone. There’s no need to wait for a physical SIM card to arrive. Through a simple setup, you download the eSIM profile directly to your device via a QR code or by manually entering the necessary details.

This eSIM profile acts like a local SIM, letting you access mobile data in over 175 countries without paying for international roaming. Unlike standard SIM cards that need to be physically inserted and removed for each country, an eSIM allows you to switch between regions effortlessly. You can even have multiple eSIM profiles stored on your phone, though only one can be active at a time.

One key feature of aloSIM’s service is its flexibility in adding data whenever needed. Let’s say you’re visiting a country and your initial data allocation runs out—there’s no need to worry. You can log into your aloSIM account via the app or website and top up your data package instantly. You don’t need to visit a local store or insert a new card; everything happens digitally. Data packages are prepaid, meaning there are no surprise charges at the end of your trip. You only pay for the data you need, which is calculated based on the country you're in, and prices start at $4.50 for a 7-day package. That's what the $50 credit is for, and it can take you pretty far. 

No more travel charges

You can roam, but make sure your phone feels right at home. 

Get an aloSIM Traveler's Mobiele Data Plan for $34.99 (reg. $50). 

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TL;DR: Get the full Adobe Creative Cloud Suite for three months for just $75 (reg. $179.97). 

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Creativity isn't bound by tools, but the right software can make all the difference in bringing your ideas to life. Whether you’re designing graphics, editing photos, or creating professional-grade videos, having a versatile set of digital tools is crucial for turning concepts into polished projects.

The Adobe Creative Cloud Suite is a comprehensive set of tools that allows users to work across various creative fields — from graphic design and photography to video editing and web development — and it's only $75 to get the whole bundle for three months. Here's what's included. 

What comes in the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

Once you subscribe to Adobe Creative Cloud, you gain immediate access to more than 20 applications through your Adobe account. That includes popular apps like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro, and each one can be accessed directly from your desktop, while cloud-based features help keep your software up to date.

All the apps are part of the same ecosystem, meaning files can easily be shared or transitioned from one app to another. For example, you might design an illustration in Illustrator and then import that vector graphic directly into After Effects for animation.

What makes Adobe Creative Cloud particularly versatile is its ability to sync across multiple devices. For instance, you could start editing a project on your desktop and then continue working on it on your tablet, picking up right where you left off.

The Creative Cloud platform provides 100GB of storage, enabling you to store large files like high-resolution images or video projects in the cloud rather than taking up space on your hard drive. This storage solution also helps with collaboration, allowing team members to access and edit files in real time from different locations.

Not a design pro? No problem. Adobe's apps are designed with both beginners and professionals in mind. Each application includes detailed tutorials within the software, so you can learn how to use specific tools, features, or even entire workflows as you go. Whether you’re an amateur looking to edit your first video or a seasoned designer working on complex layouts, the apps offer flexibility to scale your skill level. 

Get an Adobe Creative Cloud 3-Month Subscription for $75. 

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Music lovers are having a turbulent time online right now. Not only did Spotify suffer an outage on Sunday (though it was quickly fixed), YouTube has also suddenly stopped serving many popular tunes. Unfortunately, it seems as though this issue won't be rectified as easily.

YouTube users in the U.S. received an unwelcome surprise this weekend, with the video streaming platform suddenly blocking a significant swathe of music. Numerous videos are now unavailable, replaced by a black screen and dour notification where they had previously been readily accessible.

"This video contains content from SESAC," reads YouTube's notice. "It is not available in your country."

SEE ALSO: TikTok Music is finally shutting down

SESAC is a music licensing organisation which handles the performance rights and royalties of thousands of artists. Though initially founded as the Society of European Stage Authors and Composers, SESAC has since branched out to represent many non-European artists. 

Unfortunately, the licensing agreement between YouTube and SESAC is nearing its end, and the two have struggled to agree on a new deal. Without an agreement in place, YouTube will no longer be able to host songs covered by SESAC. 

"Over the last few months, our teams have been working hard to renew our agreement with SESAC," wrote the official TeamYouTube account. "Unfortunately, despite best efforts, we haven't been able to reach an agreement on terms for a new deal yet. For this reason, we need to block certain music content on YouTube in the US."

A wide variety of music has been impacted by the block, from Adele's "Rolling in the Deep,"  "Problem" by Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea, and Green Day's "American Idiot", to iconic tunes such as R.E.M.'s "Losing My Religion," and "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana, and "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" by Bob Dylan. 

Official videos aren't the only ones affected either. All videos which use SESAC-licensed audio are no longer accessible, taking out fan-edited music videos alongside ones from the artists themselves. Covers are being blocked as well, so you won't even be able to enjoy KIDZ BOP's rendition of "Wake Me Up When September Ends." 

It isn't clear when this issue might be resolved. TeamYouTube has stated that while discussions with SESAC are ongoing, they "don't have any exact dates for future updates yet," However, a source speaking to Variety has claimed that YouTube's deal with SESAC doesn't actually expire until next week, speculating that the early takedown may be a negotiating tactic. 

If so, it's one that won't earn them any goodwill. Many YouTube users have expressed anger at being suddenly cut off from their music videos, with some threatening to cancel their YouTube Premium subscriptions.

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Mashable has reached out to YouTube and SESAC for comment.

TikTok ran into a similar music licensing issue with Universal Music Group (UMG) earlier this year. UMG pulled its catalogue from the platform after their partnership expired, bringing TikTok's trending sound economy to a standstill as countless videos were muted. The two finally reached an agreement in May, returning music from UMG's clients to TikTok, but it was certainly a weird few months on the video sharing app.

Until YouTube and SESAC can also reach an agreement, the former's musical landscape is going to sound very different.

TL;DR: Through Oct. 27, you can get the 15-course 2024 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle for only £29.89 (reg. £1,121.83).

Whether you’re looking to start a career in coding or just want to learn for fun, the 2024 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle is great for beginners and experienced users alike. With 15 online coding courses and 213 hours of content, this collection of lessons teaches you the basics of coding, game development, ChatGPT, and more while allowing you to learn at your own pace. And for a limited time, it's on sale for £29.89.

Lessons are taught by leading industry experts like Jose Salvatierra (founder of Teclado and a software engineer) and give you essential tools to get started in web development. Learn to create your own software, design a video game, or utilise OpenAI technologies — the creative opportunities are plentiful. 

This bundle includes the following comprehensive online coding courses:

• Learn to Code with Python 3

• C++ for Absolute Beginners 2024

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• Computer Vision & Deep Learning with OpenCV and Python: Build 15 Projects

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Through Oct. 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT, get the 2024 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle on sale for just £29.89 (reg. £1,121.83), with no coupon needed.

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If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands 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.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for September 30 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 30 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Words with weight

These words are pugilistic divisions.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

The answers are weight classes in boxing

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 Boxing.

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• Feather 

• Heavy

• Light

• Boxing

• Cruiser

• Bantam 

• Middle 

• Welter

SEE ALSO: Hurdle hints and answers for September 30

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 yesterday's Strands.

Industry's Season 3 finale is both a blessing and a curse for viewers who ship Robert Spearing (Harry Lawtey) and Yasmin Kara-Hanani (Marisa Abela).

After three seasons of buildup, the pair finally admit their love for each other and have sex for the first time. Then, just hours later, Sir Henry Muck (Kit Harington) announces that he and Yasmin are engaged. Talk about whiplash.

SEE ALSO: 'Industry' stars Myha'la and Marisa Abela break down Harper and Yasmin's big fight: 'This is the end for them'

The announcement comes at a lavish birthday dinner for Henry's uncle, Otto Mostyn (Roger Barclay). Dozens of guests gather around a long table, chattering loudly and enjoying the rich feast before them. But in the moments following the news of the engagement, the revelers disappear, leaving only Yasmin and Robert staring at each other from across the table.

"I'm sorry," Yasmin tells Robert.

"I understand," he replies. And so do we: For Yasmin, the entire season has been built around trying to find security in the wake of her father's disappearance and various legal troubles. Marriage to Henry would mitigate these woes, especially since Otto all but told her that if she stayed with Henry, he'd ensure none of his tabloids would run stories about her involvement in her father's death. Matchmaking by blackmail, if you will.

The exchange between Yasmin and Robert is only two lines long, but the decision to clear everyone else from the room for it speaks volumes. For almost all of its run, Industry has rooted itself in realism. With Season 3, it's begun taking more stylistic swings, like Robert's surreal ayahuasca trip and now this near-fantasy moment with Robert and Yasmin. As the world narrows to just the two of them, we feel like we're watching something out of a period drama — think the dance scene between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy in the 2005 Pride & Prejudice, when all the other dancers fall away. Yasmin and Robert's entire stay in Henry's manor plays out like a period drama overall, so the choice to depart briefly from reality here is further proof of the show's playing with genre.

SEE ALSO: How the Pet Shop Boys became the soundtrack to 'Industry' Season 3

However, as Lawtey revealed in an interview with Mashable, the sequence wasn't originally scripted that way. Instead, the disappearance of the rest of the crowd came about as a request from Lawtey and Abela.

"[Marisa and I] were both talking about that scene a lot days in advance. We knew it was a really significant moment, perhaps the climactic moment of their relationship thus far, and we really wanted to get that right," Lawtey said. "Even though it was only two lines, it was all in the atmosphere and connection of that instant."

In order to nail the scene, Abela and Lawtey asked co-showrunners and finale directors Mickey Down and Konrad Kay whether they could be the only two actors in the room for their close-up coverage, since the supporting cast wouldn't be in frame.

"We thought it might be easier to have some stillness in the room and really find that moment organically," Lawtey said.

Down and Kay agreed, and once they'd shot the close-ups, they ended up liking the visual of the almost-empty room so much they realized they wanted to incorporate it into the show.

"It was a very instantaneous, almost impulsive decision that came from what was ultimately a practical request from Marisa and I. I think that really speaks to [Down and Kay's] freedom as showrunners, and this 'best idea wins' kind of culture and ability to just go with the flow of shooting, which can be very unpredictable and hard to restrain," Lawtey said. "If what is often a very technical process can generate something that feels creatively interesting, then we all have license to pursue that and follow it."

Industry Season 3 is now streaming on Max.

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 September 30's Wordle solution revealed. 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 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 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.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for September 30 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Floating condensed water vapor.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no reoccurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter C.

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 today's Wordle is...

CLOUD.

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.

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 yesterday's Wordle.