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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're familiar with the law.

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.

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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 October 3, 2026 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: So much

• Green: Mini sports

• Blue: Your Honor

• Purple: "Shhh!"

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Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Considerable amount

• Green: Table tennis needs

• Blue: Parts of a judge costume

• Purple: Silent ___

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 #1210 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Considerable amount: BUNCH, HEAP, LOT, STACK

• Table tennis needs: BALL, NET, PADDLE, TABLE

• Parts of a judge costume: COLLAR, GAVEL, ROBE, WIG

• Silent ___: AUCTION, FILM, PARTNER, TREATMENT

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

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

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

Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you love to play.

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.

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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.

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The words are related to play.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe fun pastimes.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is diagonal.

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NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Willothewisp.

NYT Strands word list for October 4

• Asteroids

• Frogger

• Arcade Games

• Centipede

• Scramble

• Pong

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

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're not well-built.

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.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 4 2026 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.

Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A shanty.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter S.

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...

SHACK

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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Since we all have cameras within reach at all times, our digital lives continue to grow as we capture photos and videos. The only problem? All of that data has to go somewhere — and you’re probably paying for it with monthly cloud storage fees.

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SAVE OVER $150: As of Oct. 3, the Anker SOLIX C1000 is down to $449.98 on Amazon. That's $150.01 off its regular retail price of $599.99.

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Savvy Big Deal Days shoppers know to look beyond the glitzy, glamorous big-ticket items to find the practical or essential items that rarely go on sale. Among the best of these in the early deals we've browsed through is the Anker SOLIX C1000, a powerful portable power station with a built-in car charging cable and a maximum output of 2400W. 

As of Oct. 3, this potentially life-saving gadget is heavily discounted by 25%, bringing its regular retail price of $599.99 down $150 to $449.98. If you travel often, live remotely, or just want the peace of mind that comes from having power on demand, this is the best time to grab one.

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With a massive maximum power output of 2400W, the SOLIX C1000 can run 99% of household appliances, so you can, for example, keep your refrigerator and freezer running through an extended power outage, or you can take advantage of the 11 ports to enjoy your smartphone, tablet, and computer when all your neighbors are suffering through a blackout. 

But it's campers and outdoor enthusiasts who would most benefit from this power station. The Solix C1000 comes with a solar generator capable of up to 600W of solar recharging, taking the device from empty to full power in just under two hours, so you can enjoy your gadgets or electric cooking appliances in the great outdoors, far from power outlets.

Finally, in the ultimate testament to its quality, the SOLIX C1000 features a LiFePO4 Battery rated to over 3,000 cycles over a ten-year span, offering you peace of mind for an entire decade. 

This is a time-limited deal, so grab your SOLIX C1000 before it expires.

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A federal judge has sided with growing public sentiment that Flock cameras pose an unconstitutional surveillance risk, as the nation continues its campaign to get the tech out of its cities.

In a decision issued Oct. 1, federal judge Sara E. Hill ruled that a Tulsa County Deputy Sheriff violated constitutional protections by using a cross-state network of Flock cameras to track a vehicle heading toward the California border.

SEE ALSO: Bernie Sanders proposes The Ban Flock Act

The case involved a woman named Melisa Kyle, who was arrested by Oklahoma officials for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Kyle was apprehended by the Deputy, who worked for the Drug Enforcement Administration, while driving through Tulsa. The officer originally stated she was pulled over for suspicious driving, initiating a search that uncovered illegal substances, the Washington Post reported.

It was later revealed that the officer had run her license plate number through the county's Flock database and used that information as sufficient cause to stop and detain Kyle. Flock provided the officer with Kyle's recent location data, which showed she had made a recent short trip across the state and back, raising the officer's suspicion of drug activity.

Hill, former attorney general for the Cherokee Nation, concluded that the officer accessed Flock data without probable cause, amounting to an "unconstitutional warrantless search." It's one of the first rulings to allude to Flock as a sophisticated tracking system, with Hill using the phrase "indiscriminate mass surveillance" to describe police activity.

"Freedom from persistent, dragnet-style surveillance while in public is not a foreign concept in our society, and it is a reasonable expectation that society already accepts," wrote Hill.

Law enforcement's use of Flock cameras and its trove of location data has been under scrutiny for years. Officers in departments across the country have been found guilty of using the system to stalk and harass women and surveil private citizens. Others have used Flock's network to monitor activists, religious groups, and police critics.

Despite these alleged institutional abuses, previous rulings maintained that automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) did not violate the Fourth Amendment. A Flock spokesperson told the press that the company expected the ruling to be "appealed and ultimately overturned," citing existing precedent.

On Oct.2, Senators Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Jeff Merkley introduced the Ban Flock Act, which includes sweeping restrictions on the use of ALPRs by federal agencies. In a press statement accompanying the news, Sanders argued the company was "eviscerating the very notion of privacy."

Hajar Hammado, senior policy advisor for civil society group Demand Progress, called the bill a "gold standard" for legislation fighting back against AI-enabled surveillance. "Flock and other ALPR companies have wormed their way into communities across the nation, and drastic, all-encompassing action is needed to root them out."

SAVE OVER $150: As of Oct. 3, the Ninja Luxe Café Pro is down to $599.95 on Amazon, $150.04 off its regular retail price of $749.99.

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Sometimes the best early deals aren't just on flashy, big-ticket items like TVs and smartphones but on the kinds of things you use every single day of your life. If you're like the millions of coffee-addicted Americans who start their day with a latte, cappuccino, or espresso, you will love the Ninja Luxe Café Pro.

As of Oct. 3, this ultra-popular all-in-one coffee machine is steeply discounted, down to $599.95 from its usual price of $749.99, so if you're looking to quit your expensive Starbucks habit, now is the time to act.

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There's no shortage of ways to get your caffeine fix in at home, but too many coffee machines either skimp on quality or else ask you to do a ton of heavy lifting, taking a lot of the convenience out of making coffee at home. 

The Ninja Luxe Café Pro offers homemade coffee without the hassle, thanks to its built-in grinder and hands-free milk frother, which uses a magnetic spinning whisk and an automatic steamer to deliver the perfect microfoam every single time. 

And because Ninja knows that no two coffee drinkers are alike in their preferences, this machine also allows a high degree of customization. The grinder has 25 different settings, for example, so you can dial in your perfect grind for the type of coffee you're making, while the milk frother is equally adjustable, delivering either steamed milk, thin froth, thick froth, extra thick froth, or straight cold foam, depending on your tastes. 

This offer on the Ninja Luxe Café Pro is severely time-limited, ending in the next 12 hours, so act fast to make the upgrade without paying full price.

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• Paramount+ — $0.99 for 2 months with code p2mcs26prem

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SAVE $30: As of Oct. 3, the DJI Neo is down to $169 on Amazon. That's $30 off its full price of $199.

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Just because it's called Prime Big Deal Days doesn't mean you have to purchase big items. The compact DJI Neo belongs among the select early deals you should have on your radar, not only because the drone itself is excellent, but also because at 15% off and just $169, it's entering steal territory. 

Whether you're a hobbyist looking to upgrade your kit or just dipping your toes into the drone world for the first time, the Neo offers a feature-rich, affordable option that delivers value without sacrificing the most important qualities of a compact drone.

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Weighing just 135 grams and small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, the DJI Neo is a compact, flying 4K camera that can dramatically upgrade your vlogs or capture high-quality images and videos for your next outdoor outing. 

Its RockSteady image stabilization software does a fantastic job eliminating motion blur from action shots, so you can get clearer images of your next running, biking, or kayaking adventure, while the automatic subject tracking ensures you're always in frame without having to manually pilot the drone. 

By far our favorite feature, though, is the built-in propeller guards, which do a fantastic job protecting the delicate propellers from accidental contact with branches and other obstacles, so you can fearlessly take this drone places larger, less durable drones would be better off avoiding. 

This offer on the DJI Neo won't last forever, especially with supplies limited, so be quick to save at Amazon.

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• Apple iPhone 18 Pro — free at T-Mobile 

• Paramount+ — $0.99 for 2 months with code p2mcs26prem

• Apple iPad Pro — $1,899 $2,099 (save $200)

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Hundreds of thousands of autonomous vehicle rides are completed every week across the U.S. Most of them go off without a hitch. But all it takes is one wayward car to ruin someone's day — and potentially threaten lives.

A new California bill, signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom last week, will ensure those blips hit car makers harder. Under SB 1246, AV operators such as Waymo and Tesla will face hefty fines if their vehicles block first responders for more than 30 minutes.

The bill also sets statewide standards for AV operators and emergency response departments, including new requirements for two-way communication, company-hired "local incident technicians" that can respond to stalled or unresponsive vehicles, and updated fleet protocols.

"California has embraced autonomous vehicles, but we cannot embrace innovation at the expense of public safety," wrote bill author and California Senator Dave Cortese in a press release.

SEE ALSO: Apple will replace iPhone 18 Pro Max devices with AT&T connection issues

Autonomous ride share operations are booming across the nation. More than 500,000 Waymo rides are completed every week, the company recently reported. Its fleet comprises more than 4,000 cars operating in 15 cities, with the vast majority in California.

Tesla recently launched and then scaled its Cybercab operation in Texas, an addition to its existing fleet of Model Y vehicles and "Robovans" deployed in seven metro areas. The company hasn't disclosed recent numbers on the operation's total size.

But with growth comes growing pains.

Self-driving taxis have been at the center of several viral snafus, including passengers abandoned mid-ride, city-wide traffic jams, and even a dangerously live firework show.

They've also had to weather scrutiny from federal regulators. In July, California representative Kevin Mullin introduced the House AV Emergency Response Coordination Act, which would establish national safety standards for autonomous vehicles and emergency response coordination. Mullin's announcement cited incidents of robotaxis allegedly obstructing emergency vehicles, breaching crime scenes, and failing to recognize emergency conditions in Austin, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Dallas, and San Francisco.

The bill followed a TechCrunch investigation that found emergency responders were regularly asked to operate Waymo vehicles during their day-to-day operations and amid crisis scenarios, including removing obstructing vehicles from escape paths during a wildfire. A few months later, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a plea to vehicle makers to address a dangerous "pattern" of driverless cars interfering with first responders.

SAVE OVER $700: As of Oct. 3, the Sunseeker X3 Plus is down to $836.99 on Amazon. That's $762 off its regular retail price of $1,598.99.

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Hiding among the best early deals ahead of the official launch of Prime Big Deal Days are some life-changing gems, deals that don't just save you money but genuinely improve your quality of life. If you regularly mow a lawn, you know the struggle of pushing a heavy lawn mower under a hot sun, but the Sunseeker X3 Plus does the hard work for you, harnessing the power of AI to cut your grass.

As of October 3, this automatic mower is 48% off, dropping its price from over $1,500 to just $836.99, but if you currently hire out your lawn care or use a gas-powered lawn mower, you can actually recoup that cost in savings over time.

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The Sunseeker X3 Plus weighs just under 20 pounds, but don't let its small stature fool you: it can mow lawns of up to 13,000 square feet or 0.3 acres in size, which makes it more than capable of cutting the grass on most suburban homes.

Better yet, its offset blade and combination of camera and ultrasonic sensors allow it to cut grass around common obstacles and boundaries like fences, walkways, and hedges, while the easy-to-use app allows you to create virtual boundaries and no-go areas, so you can have it mow your own lawn while ignoring your neighbor's grass. 

The built-in sensors can even detect unexpected obstacles, such as a children's toy, and cleverly avoid them. Adding to the convenience factor, you can even customize your lawn care through the app, choosing your ideal grass height and finding the perfect mowing schedule to ensure you always come home to a manicured lawn. 

The early discount has dropped the price of the Sunseeker X3 Plus by nearly half, putting this once-expensive luxury garden tool within reach for more people. If you're looking to invest in your outdoor space, jump on this deal while supplies last.

The best deals this week, hand-picked by our shopping experts

• Apple iPhone 18 Pro — free at T-Mobile 

• Paramount+ — $0.99 for 2 months with code p2mcs26prem

• Apple iPad Pro — $1,899 $2,099 (save $200)

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A hardware problem in a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max devices has booted AT&T customers from their cell service — and may still pose issues for everyone on the carrier.

Apple confirmed the problem in an Oct. 2 statement to 9to5Mac, stating that the company had identified an issue "causing a device to lose service and be unable to make calls" and would issue a resolution to those affected.

SEE ALSO: Bernie Sanders proposes The Ban Flock Act

Users have been reporting spotty connection issues — including devices stuck in data-less SOS mode — since the device's release. Earlier this week, AT&T sent a text to customers alerting them to possible connection issues that could impact their ability to contact emergency services, 9to5Mac reported. The notification recommended updating to the latest iOS, but many customers still complained of service disruptions.

Some speculate the connection issues could be caused by the new phone's Qualcomm modem, a standalone feature in the lineup's U.S.-based Max model. The iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo, and non-U.S. Max models use Apple's C2 modem.

What to do if you've lost service

Customers who have experienced cell connection issues may be eligible for a hardware replacement, Apple said in its statement.

Affected users should reach out to customer support at Apple or AT&T, depending on where they purchased their device. Users can also visit an Apple or AT&T store to receive assistance.

What to do if you still have AT&T service

If you're an iPhone 18 Pro Max user who still has AT&T service, update your phone's software ASAP. Apple told 9to5Mac that users who update to iOS 27.0.1 will be less likely to experience service disruptions, but it won't restore service that has already been lost.

The company released an additional carrier update for AT&T customers, which will roll out automatically to devices in the next 14 days. Users can also manually update in their device's settings menu.

SAVE OVER $400: As of Oct. 3, the Hisense 65" E7 Cinema Series TV is down to $597.99 on Amazon. That's $402 off its regular retail price of $999.99.

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Lots of Prime Big Deal Days shoppers will be eagerly holding out for a brand new TV, something to upgrade their streaming experience, and maybe prepare them for the release of the year's most anticipated video games like Grand Theft Auto VI and the new Ocarina of Time remake, but one of the best TV deals we've seen has already dropped.

As of Oct. 3, the gorgeous Hisense 65" E7 Cinema Series TV has been discounted 40% from its regular MSRP, from $999.99 to $597.99, saving you just over $400. That's an incredible savings for any 2026 TV release, let alone one with the E7's long list of desirable features.

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Hisense has built its reputation on offering feature-rich TVs for more affordable prices than its competitors, but with the E7 they've really pushed the envelope, delivering native 144Hz refresh rates on a 4K QLED mini-LED panel.

By opting for QLED (Quantum Dot Light Emitting Diode) technology, Hisense can deliver thousands of precise lighting zones, enhancing contrast with darker shadows and brighter highlights, mimicking the picture quality of more expensive TV panels while keeping the price down.

Built-in support for both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos helps create a more immersive viewing experience, with cinematic HDR delivering top-notch color accuracy and Atmos offering spatial audio that pulls you into the content, making every explosion or engine roar feel nearby. 

The real crowning achievement of this TV is its 144Hz refresh rate, rare on TVs that cost twice as much. Not only will this panel cut down on screen tearing and stuttering, but the low-latency motion handling makes it ideal for fast-paced racing and shooting games, giving you the edge you need to finally beat your friends at Call of Duty.

We fully expect this offer on the Hisense 65" E7 Cinema Series TV to expire quickly, so act fast to lock in your savings.

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• Apple iPhone 18 Pro — free at T-Mobile 

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TL;DR: Live stream Roosters vs. Knights in the 2026 NRL Grand Final for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

There's so much incredible sport taking place this weekend. We've got some fascinating international friendlies like India vs. Brazil, F1 in Malaysia, and India vs. Pakistan in the final of the Asian Games cricket tournament. It's a hectic schedule, but we suggest you make some time for the 2026 NRL Grand Final.

The Roosters take on the Knights at Stadium Australia this weekend for the trophy. It's going to be a fascinating matchup between two talented squads, and you can watch all the action from anywhere in the world.

If you want to watch the 2026 NRL Grand Final for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is the NRL Grand Final?

The NRL Grand Final determines the champions of the National Rugby League. Since 1999, this fixture has been held at Stadium Australia (Accor Stadium) in Sydney.

When is the 2026 NRL Grand Final?

Roosters vs. Knights in the 2026 NRL Grand Final kicks off at 4:30 a.m. ET on Oct. 4. This fixture takes place at Stadium Australia.

How to watch the 2026 NRL Grand Final for free

Roosters vs. Knights in the 2026 NRL Grand Final is available to live stream for free on 9Now.

9Now is geo-restricted to Australia, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your digital location and connect you to a secure server in Australia. This process makes it look like you're connecting from Australia, so you can access 9Now from anywhere in the world.

Watch the 2026 NRL Grand Final from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer free trials or money-back guarantees. By making the most of these offers, you can secure access to the 2026 NRL Grand Final without committing with your cash. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can unblock 9Now and then recover your investment after the NRL Grand Final.

What is the best VPN for 9Now?

ExpressVPN is the best service for streaming live sport, for a number of reasons:

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When it comes to accessing books (including audiobooks), nothing beats your local library. It's free and it’s what Dolly would’ve wanted. But that’s not why you’re here, so I digress. Let’s talk about Audible.

I’ve been an Audible subscriber on and off for a few years now, and there’s a reason I keep coming back. It easily has the most robust audiobook catalog around, offers unmatched convenience if you're also a Kindle user, and is packed with exclusive titles you can't find elsewhere. I'd rather have my money go to independent booksellers, but there's no denying Amazon's value here.

Audible is not Netflix for audiobooks

It's important to understand that Audible is not a "Netflix for audiobooks" app. It's more of a book-a-month membership that gives you one premium title each month for your entry fee, with no wait times. There are two different membership options, Standard and Premium, and the tier you choose definitely matters.

I'm usually the first person to recommend the cheaper option in subscription situations (I will gladly sit through ads while streaming to save money). In this case, however, I would spend the extra money on Premium. I've been a subscriber of both tiers, and I do not think the Standard membership is a good deal. Period.

SEE ALSO: Are Kindles without lockscreen ads worth it? We're divided. What’s the difference between Audible Standard and Audible Premium?

Here's a breakdown of the different tiers:

Audible Standard

• Cost: $8.99 per month after 30-day free trial

• Includes: One audiobook selection per month and access to podcasts

• No annual subscription options

Audible Premium

• Cost: $14.95 per month after 30-day free trial

• Includes: One credit to "purchase" an audiobook each month, access to the Plus catalog with more than 150k audiobooks and podcasts, and exclusive sales and discounts

• Annual subscription options: 12 credits per year for $149.50/year or 24 credits per year for $229.50/year

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It may not sound all that different on paper, but the devil is in the details. While I was a Standard subscriber, I accidentally forgot to claim my audiobook pick one month. And guess what: I didn't get another chance. I basically had to forfeit that month entirely, throwing $8.99 in the garbage. Not to mention, if you don't finish your audiobook selection within the allotted month, it's gone forever. Or if you cancel your Standard membership, it's also gone forever.

Premium is a different story. For that extra $6 each month, you get a credit that allows you to purchase a premium title. That means you own it and it's yours to keep, even if you cancel your membership. And if you forget to use your credit one month, it rolls over to the next. Throw free access to over 150,000 audiobooks and podcasts from the Plus catalog into the mix and your subscription easily pays for itself each month.

One credit per month is not enough Credit: Christina Buff / Mashable

As a speedy reader who can burn through a book in a few days, the one monthly credit you get with a Premium membership definitely feels restrictive. Any additional titles that aren't in the Plus catalog will cost extra. I try to use my credit for the most expensive audiobook on my wish list and utilize the plethora of exclusive member offers to score additional books for less.

Audible's sales do go pretty hard. There are daily deals, two-for-one credit deals, member rewards, referral offers, and so much more. You can also get a pretty sweet deal on an Audible book if you already have the Kindle book (i.e., $3.49 instead of $14.95). It's also worth noting that if you cancel often, you'll get a hefty discount offer when you come back. This is the real secret to making Audible worth it.

The Audible experience

If Amazon's ownership of Audible is a dealbreaker for you, there are plenty of other ways to listen to audiobooks, including paid subscriptions like Libro.fm, Everand, or Spotify. But the truth of the matter is, Audible basically has a monopoly over the audiobook industry. A lot of titles are exclusive to Audible, including the popular Dungeon Crawler Carl series, Verity by Colleen Hoover, and the phenomenal Project Hail Mary.

Audible exclusives are fully immersive audio productions, not just someone reading you a book. You'll be transported into the story, often with the help of a full cast of voice actors. Project Hail Mary is the best audiobook I've ever listened to, hands down. It beats the production of any book I've listened to through Libby (the library app) or Spotify.

If you also read on Kindle, the Read & Listen feature lets you switch between listening on Audible and reading on your Kindle without losing your spot. This is limited to books listed as "Read & Listen" in the details (you'll see a badge next to the cover in the Audible app), but it's honestly pretty clutch. It doesn't always sync immediately on the spot, but for the most part, it works exactly how it's supposed to.

Credit: Christina Buff / Mashable The app itself is overwhelming

You know how the Amazon app is both simple and overwhelming? That's also how the Audible app feels. There's just too much going on. When you're looking for your next read, you can filter by category, Audible charts, duration, new releases, author, bestsellers by year, series, niche topics, your Goodreads TBR (also owned by Amazon, btw), BookTok favorites, and so much more. Yes, the content selection is overflowing with options, but it's also easy to get lost in the massive library, continuously clicking filters and subcategories and forgetting how you got there. I often find myself scrolling and clicking around for way longer than I should.

Other app features worth mentioning are speed adjustments from 1x to 2x (.5 increments), the ability to download and listen offline and set timers, and a car mode that keeps your screen from sleeping and enlarges the buttons. None of these are groundbreaking, but they do boost the app experience.

It is hella convenient having access to my Goodreads TBR via Audible. Credit: Screenshot: Audible If you're starting from scratch looking for your next read, prepare to be overwhelmed. Credit: Screenshot: Audible Is Audible worth it?

There's a reason Audible is the leading audiobooks app. The exclusive audiobooks are exceptional. The sheer size of the content library is unbeatable. The seamless connectivity and extra discounts for Kindle users are unexpected life upgrades. And the regular sales and offers, including the free trials and discounted returning subscriber rates, make it an undeniably great value — but only if you opt for the pricier Premium subscription.

The app is overwhelming, it's expensive at $14.95 per month, and I've canceled my Audible subscription at least five times in the past three years. And yet, here I am, a paying Premium subscriber once again. Yes, I utilize my local library as much as possible, but variety is the spice of life, my friends.

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Amazon has quite the timing. Right before its October Prime Day event, the retailer dropped a completely redesigned Kindle lineup. But what does this mean for Kindle deals during Prime Big Deal Days?

Historically, Amazon is conservative with its e-reader savings, waiting until the sale starts to drop prices. The best prices on Kindles either fall on Prime Day or Black Friday, so we're hopeful for the savings that Prime Big Deal Days brings. We don't doubt that Kindles will be on sale; it's a question of which ones.

I highly doubt that the new, 2026 Kindles will get a markdown during Prime Big Deal Days, as some of the devices are still only available for preorder. However, 2024 Kindle models will definitely go on sale, and I hope we see them return to their previous all-time lows.

In August 2026, all Kindles received a price increase thanks to the ongoing memory crisis, which makes an imminent sale all the more important. On our Kindle deals wish list, we hope to see the 2024 basic Kindle return to its all-time low of $79.99 and the 2024 Paperwhite fall to $124.99. However, we haven't had a sale since the Kindle price hikes, so we don't know if that will affect sale prices (though we imagine it will).

For now, Amazon has marked down prices on 2024 models in bundles. If you're eager to buy, you can save up to $130 already. But our advice? Hold out until Amazon's October Prime Day starts on Oct. 6 to shop for Kindles.

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What about the iPhone Duo?

Apple recently announced the iPhone Duo, its first-ever foldable phone. It's not out until Oct. 23, but Mashable's Stan Schroeder got to spend a little time with it at Apple Park earlier this month. (Read his hands-on first impressions.) Look for preorders starting on Oct. 16.

Check back by the end of the month to see if the foldable iPhone Duo earns a spot in our guide to the top smartphones of the year.

Why are the best phones so expensive right now? The new Google Pixel 11 Pro has a $100 higher starting price than last year's Pixel 10 Pro. Credit: René Ramos / Mashable

If you're in the market for a new phone right now, you should know that it'll cost you more than usual. The best phones were never cheap, but smartphone prices surged in 2026 amid a global RAM shortage driven by the AI boom (commonly known as "RAMageddon"). New AI data centers are hogging supplies of memory and SSD storage chips, driving up their prices. Consequently, consumer tech devices with memory components are also getting more expensive. RAMageddon price hikes have also taken their toll on laptops and gaming consoles.

SEE ALSO: Apple iPhone Duo vs. iPhone 18 Pro Max: How to decide between them

So far, we've seen Apple, Google, and Samsung all raise the prices of their new smartphones at launch. Apple also increased the prices of some older iPhones by $100 following its iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and Duo announcements. Meanwhile, as of Oct. 1, Samsung has raised prices on its S26 line by $100 to $200.

With this in mind, it's especially wise to shop around for deals and carrier promotions before buying your new phone. Trading in an older device is the easiest way to save several hundred dollars on an upgrade. Some carriers will give you a new phone for free (in the form of monthly bill credits) if you also sign up for a new line or certain data plans. For example, the new iPhone 18 Pro is free with eligible trade-ins and plans through AT&T and T-Mobile.

What's new Credit: Stan Schroeder / Mashable

In early October 2026, I added two new picks to this guide after our latest round of testing:

• The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is now our favorite iPhone for photography.

• The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is our new battery life pick. It's rated for up to 45 hours of video playback per charge, which makes it the longest-lasting phone we've ever tried.

What about the iPhone Air? Credit: Stan Schroeder / Mashable

Released in fall 2025, the iPhone Air is Apple's thinnest phone ever. Its ultra-sleek design is appealing, but it has worse battery life and inferior cameras compared to the standard iPhone 17 (which runs on the same processor... and costs $200 less). We think it's a very pretty and well-made phone, but not one of the best overall. For more info, check out our iPhone Air review and our dedicated guide to the best iPhones.

NASA will move ahead with a new space telescope to see the cold, dusty universe far more sharply than any before it, chasing clues about where planets get their water.

Engineers will now refine the design of the Probe Far-infrared Mission for Astrophysics operation and test its technology. Called Prima for short, the mission could launch in the early 2030s if it passes a final agency review. 

Prima fills a blind spot in humanity's view of space. Today, the James Webb Space Telescope captures stunning infrared images, and giant radio dishes on the ground pick up much longer, lower-energy signals. But no space telescope now watches the band of light between the two. With Prima, astronomers will have complete infrared coverage for the first time, said Alexandra Pope, who will lead the mission's science team.

"With the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope almost five years ago, we've pushed our understanding of the universe," said Pope, an astronomy professor at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, in a statement. "But we've also uncovered all sorts of mysteries and questions that Webb can't solve because it can't see the far-infrared part of the spectrum. That’s where Prima comes in."

SEE ALSO: How violent was that planet crash? Astronomers check the dust.

Warm objects give off infrared light. Though human eyes can't see it, people feel it as heat. Webb mostly sees the shorter infrared waves, but Prima will target the longer "far-infrared" waves, ranging from about one-third the thickness of a human hair to about the thickness of two stacked sheets of paper.

Cold gas and dust glow in that longer light, and that makes it valuable. Cosmic dust blocks ordinary light the way smoke can conceal the flames of a fire. But far-infrared light slips right through that dust, so astronomers can spot newborn stars, growing black holes, and planet-building material that would otherwise stay hidden.

Astronomers have tried to see this light before, but nature fights them. Water vapor in Earth's air soaks up most far-infrared light, so telescopes on the ground catch only slivers of it. Anything warm also glows in infrared, including the telescope itself, and that glow drowns out faint signals from space. Europe's Herschel space telescope and NASA's SOFIA, a telescope that flew aboard a modified jumbo jet, both studied far-infrared light but are no longer in service. Since then, only instruments on high-flying balloons and mountaintops have glimpsed parts of this band.

Prima is expected to outperform its predecessors with an idea that started over coffee. In 1999, Caltech physicist Jonas Zmuidzinas and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory engineer Rick LeDuc sat in a Peet's coffee shop near the Southern California campus and worked out how super-cold materials could detect far-infrared light. Over the next few years, they and their colleagues honed the design. 

Prima's 5.9-foot mirror and sensors will chill down to hundreds of degrees below freezing. That should make the telescope vastly more advanced.

"In this less-explored wavelength band, the far infrared, we have a chance to leap forward in sensitivity by about a factor of a 1,000," Zmuidzinas said. "That's very rare."

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Prima is a new kind of mission for NASA dubbed "Probe Explorers." These missions fill the middle ground between NASA's small, frequent science missions and its giant flagship observatories, such as Webb and the recently launched Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. A panel of top U.S. scientists recommended the category in 2020 so that NASA could have more big-impact science missions and at a lower price. 

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NASA capped Prima's budget at $1.2 billion, not including the actual rocket launch. That price tag runs a fraction of the roughly $10 billion the agency spent on Webb. 

Prima's science team will chase three big questions:

• How do planets get their water and air? The observatory will study about 200 disks of gas and dust around young stars, where planets form. It will track where water sits and how it might reach planets that could support life.

• How did galaxies and their giant black holes grow up together? Nearly every large galaxy holds a supermassive black hole at its center. Prima will look back to the universe's busiest era, roughly 9 billion to 3 billion years ago, to learn how these pairs grow in step.

• Where did the universe's ingredients come from? The Big Bang produced mostly hydrogen and helium. Stars later forged carbon, oxygen, and other elements that life needs, and much of that material ended up as dust. Prima will study that dust to try to trace the story.

For now, Pope is preparing for the long haul. Her students will help to build the tools for analyzing the telescope data.

"We will have to staff up for this for the next decade," she said. "We'll add a few postdoctoral researchers and grad students, and I'll be able to hire a small army of undergrads who can work on bite-sized pieces of the Prima science analysis."

The best early Target Circle Deal Days deals: Best Apple deal Apple Watch Series 11 $349.99 (save $50) Get Deal Best headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM5 $299.99 (save $100) Get Deal Best laptop deal 14-inch HP HD Touchscreen Notebook $299.99 (save $300) Get Deal

Target Circle Deal Days officially runs Oct. 6–7. If those dates sound familiar, it's because Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days (aka October Prime Day) falls on the exact same days.

Target originally introduced its Circle sale in 2019 to compete with Amazon's once-a-year summer event. Now that Amazon has stretched its sales calendar into the fall, Target is right there with them, dropping early holiday discounts for Circle members (it's free to join!) well before Black Friday even enters the chat.

SEE ALSO: 4 early Prime Day iPhone deals: We found the new iPhone 18 Pro for free (yes, really)

But you don't have to wait for Oct. 6 to find a good deal. Target already has a handful of early discounts live for Circle members. Here are the best early Target Circle deals you can shop now.

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As you all know, we love a good Apple deal. Right now, you can get the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) for $349.99, down from $399.99, at Target. That's a $50 discount, and it's the best deal you'll find on this watch right now — Best Buy's charging $499 (over the retail price), and Amazon doesn't even have it in stock.

The lowest price we've ever seen was $279 back in June, so it's definitely possible it could drop to that price again during Prime Day. But if you'd rather not wait, you can get it today for $50 off (not too shabby for a 2025 model).

More Apple deals

• Apple AirPods 4 (without ANC) — $99.99 $129.99 (save $30)

• Apple AirPods 4 (with ANC) — $149.99 $179.99 (save $30)

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We're a little obsessed with the Sony XM5 headphones. Mashable's Deputy Shopping Editor, Miller Kern, awarded them a Mashable Choice Award in 2022, and we're still talking about them today thanks to their sleek design, noise cancelation, and "unbeatable sound quality."

And right now, you can get them for $299.99, down from $399.99. (Amazon has them for $298, if you want to save an extra buck.) That said, we did see these headphones drop to $198 during June's Prime Day event. It's totally up to you if you want to wait and see if Amazon hits that price again next week, but if you don't want to risk missing out, grabbing them for $100 off at Target today is a safe play.

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• Beats Solo Buds — $69.99 $79.99 (save $10)

• Beats Studio Pro — $249.99 $399.99 (save $100)

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If you're looking for a budget-friendly laptop that doesn't skimp on features, the 14-inch HP HD Touchscreen Notebook (Intel N150, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD) is currently on sale for (wait for it) $299.99 at Target. That's the lowest price we've ever tracked for this laptop.

That's honestly a crazy-good deal for a touchscreen laptop that comes with a wireless mouse and a one-year M365 subscription. It's also in a super cute colorway (Winter Lavender), which usually costs more, so this is def a deal we'd recommend jumping on.

Note: Amazon is matching this deal, but if you want to save even more and don't care about the extras (aka the mouse and M365 subscription), you can get it in Natural Silver at Best Buy for $219.99.

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• 14-inch HP Essential (Intel Celeron N4500, 16GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $359.99 $599.98 (save $239.99)

• 15.6-inch Lenovo V15 G4 (Ryzen 5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $789.99 $1,316.65 (save $526.66)

TL;DR: Watch USA vs. Mexico in an International Friendly for free on TV Azteca. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

There are a number of really interesting soccer fixtures taking place this weekend, but USA vs. Mexico has got to be one of the best. This rivalry is always entertaining, and you know both sides will be desperate to claim a win. There's nothing friendly about this fixture.

USA are coming into this game off a convincing 4-2 win over Chile. Mexico were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Peru, but they'll be confident of producing an improved performance here.

If you're interested in watching USA vs. Mexico in an International Friendly from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is USA vs. Mexico?

USA vs. Mexico in an International Friendly kicks off at 10 p.m. ET on Oct. 3. This fixture takes place at the State Farm Stadium.

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TV Azteca is geo-restricted to Mexico, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Mexico, meaning you can live stream USA vs. Mexico for free from anywhere in the world.

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch USA vs. Mexico without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream this fixture before recovering your investment.

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