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TL;DR: Check out this two-pack of corner floor lamps for $109.97 (reg. $299) and enjoy over 16 million colors and 300 lighting effects.
Opens in a new window Credit: Lamp Depot Lamp Depot Minimalist LED Corner Floor Lamp (2-Pack) $109.97 at The Mashable ShopReady to transform your living space with a splash of color? This discounted Corner Floor Lamp 2-Pack offers over 16 million colors and 300+ multicolor effects, giving you endless options to set the perfect mood for any occasion.
Whether you're looking to create a vibrant party atmosphere or a calming ambiance for a cozy night in, these lamps have you covered. Get a set of two LED lamps on sale through September 3 for $109.97.
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TL;DR: Grab a refurbished iPad and Beats Flex headphones bundle for $289.99 (reg. $399.99), ideal for budget-conscious creatives.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Refurbished 2020 Apple iPad 8th Gen (32GB, WiFi) with Beats Flex Headphones $249.99 at The Mashable ShopFor anyone who’s ever tried to juggle creativity, productivity, and entertainment, you know it can get pricey to find the right tools. But what if you could get all that power in a single, cost-effective bundle?
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This bundle is perfect for students, young professionals, or anyone who’s serious about creating on the go. The 8th gen iPad with an A12 Bionic chip handles everything from sketching your next masterpiece to editing videos and tweaking your latest photoshoot.
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If the outrageously good soundtrack wasn't enough to catch your attention, perhaps cowboy Glen Powell will do the trick. Twisters just spun into theaters less than a month ago, but the cow-flinging disaster flick is already available to watch at home.
Similar to the 1996 classic Twister, the film follows Powell's character Tyler and Daisy Edgar-Jones' Kate as they chase gnarly storms like you've never seen. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung (Minari), Twisters is sort of a sequel, sort of a remake, and sort of a standalone story — and here's everything you need to know to watch the latest box office hit from the comfort of your couch.
What is Twisters about?Five years after giving up storm-chasing for a quieter life in meteorology, Kate Cooper (Edgar-Jones) is drawn back in for one last job (a la Bill Paxton's character in the original Twister). Her friend Javi (Anthony Ramos, Hamilton) drags her back to test a groundbreaking new storm-tracking system. They cross paths — and inevitably butt heads — with reckless YouTube star Tyler Owens (Powell), who's known as the "Tornado Wrangler." However, a difference in principles is the least of their concerns once the powerful twisters touch down. Chaos — and even a little romance — ensues.
Get a taste of the tornado flick in the official trailer below:
Is Twisters worth watching?Like any film, whether Twisters is worth watching is completely subjective. The disaster flick has earned a 75 percent critic rating and 91 percent audience rating via Rotten Tomatoes, yet Mashable's own film critic called it "big and flashy, but not fun or frightening." Meanwhile, Mashable entertainment reporter Belen Edwards thought it was a fun film, but was ultimately disappointed at the ending.
Twisters also smashed expectations at the box office, earning $80.5 million its opening weekend. That's the same amount Oscar-winner Oppenheimer brought in during its opening weekend in 2023 and comes in as the third-biggest opening weekend for a film this year (behind Inside Out 2 at $154 million and Dune: Part Two at $82 million). It was only projected to generate up to $55 million on opening weekend, so Twisters has been a surprise success this season.
Read our full review of Twisters.
How to watch Twisters at homeLess than a month after its theatrical debut, Twisters is already available to watch at home. Thanks to digital retailers like Prime Video and Apple TV+, you can rent or purchase the film online. Keep in mind that with rentals, you'll only get 30 days to watch the film and just 48 hours to finish once you start it. If you'd rather stream Twisters, keep scrolling for more information.
Here are some quick links to rent or purchase Twisters:
Prime Video — buy for $23.49 as a Prime member (reg. $24.99), rent for $18.49 as a Prime member (reg. $19.99)
Apple TV+ — buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99
Fandango at Home — buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99
Google Play — buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99
YouTube — buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99
While there's no official streaming date yet for Twisters, it's very likely we'll see the film pop up on Peacock in the coming months. NBCUniversal owns Peacock, so we're expecting the movie to debut on the platform alongside other recent Universal Pictures hits like Abigail and The Fall Guy.
The streamer recently raised its prices, with subscriptions now starting at $7.99 per month with ads or $13.99 per month without ads. But luckily, we've found a few ways you can save some money — check out the best Peacock deals below.
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College students can snag a Peacock Premium subscription for just $1.99 per month for an entire year. All you have to do is prove your student status through SheerID and retrieve the unique promo code to secure the discount. Just remember that the code can only be used once (aka, don't share it with your friends).
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At first glance, the kids' Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch looks like a parent's dream. It comes with GPS tracking, texting and calling with approved contacts, and zero social media or third-party apps.
Since this watch is a Fitbit, it's also a step tracker, albeit one with a novel premise unlike any previous Fitbit model. The Ace LTE, designed specifically with children ages 7 and older in mind, gamifies movement. As a child increases their physical activity, they get more access to Fitbit games and special in-watch rewards.
At a time when kids aren't moving enough — often because they're glued to a device — and their parents are panicking about when to introduce a phone and how to shield them from the worst of the internet, the Ace LTE seems like an ideal solution. But as with many things tech, there may be significant drawbacks for some children, say experts in youth screen time and well-being.
Dr. Jenny Radesky, a developmental pediatrician at the University of Michigan Medical School who authored the screen time guidelines for the American Academy of Pediatrics, says the Ace LTE could benefit some children. But she has a fundamental concern: "You're giving them a gaming console to strap onto their arm."
SEE ALSO: Loneliness isn't only a teen or adult problem. Little kids feel it, too.There are other considerations for Radesky and experts like her. While the smartwatch is walled-off from the internet and its attendant dangers, it still puts tech-driven distractions at a child's fingertips. It will boost activity for some sedentary children, but other youth may unhealthily fixate on reaching their exercise goal, particularly since that's the key to enjoying the watch's entertaining features. In general, it may give children the wrong incentive to exercise. Competitors like the Gabb and Gizmo watches have similar connectivity features, but do not gamify movement.
In a briefing with reporters in May, Google, which owns the Fitbit brand, said it hopes the watch gives parents peace of mind while offering kids an entertaining experience they feel compelled to return to again and again.
In response to questions for this story, Google told Mashable that the watch's gamification is meant to reward kids for consistency and effort while prioritizing goal-setting and fun, instead of tracking stats and metrics.
The Ace LTE perfectly illustrates the tensions of parenting in a digital age, and raises a question with no easy answers: How can parents make the least harmful trade-offs when it comes to tech device use?
Fitbit Ace LTE pros and consIlan Eframian recently gave his 7-year-old daughter an Ace LTE and hasn't regretted it. He likes that the GPS tracking and texting and phone capabilities let him stay connected to her as she attends a day camp an hour away from their home in Jersey City.
Eframian watches the location of the bus intermittently when she's in transit. Occasionally, she messages him to say hello. (Eframian is a former Google Fiber executive. Mashable contacted him through an anonymous message board where he commented on the Ace LTE.)
"Being able to see where she is, I love," Eframian says of the GPS feature.
His daughter's location is visible only to Eframian and his wife; her device doesn't show up in public spaces like devices that rely on Bluetooth do. Google says it deletes GPS data within 24 hours.
Parents access many of the watch's features through the Fitbit Ace app. Credit: Courtesy Google FitbitEframian appreciates that the watch isn't assigned a phone number that could receive random spam messages from strangers. The connectivity happens through the Fitbit Ace app, via the LTE network, which requires a monthly or annual subscription that costs $9.99 or $119, respectively. Only parent-approved contacts can message and call a child wearing the watch. Eventually, the watch will have Google Pay enabled on it.
Eframian uses the parent controls to decide when his daughter accesses the games.
One of her favorite games, Pollo 13, stars a space chicken careening through an obstacle course. The watch's sensors let the wearer control the spacecraft "tub" by moving their body from side to side as they try to guide the chicken toward the prizes on the track.
Eframian's daughter is permitted to play on the bus, but a "school time" setting restricts the games while she's at camp. So far, he's not noticed any problematic use of the watch.
It's not obvious or intuitive, but parents can also completely block individual games through Google's Family Link app. (Parents who are interested in deactivating games completely have discussed it on a Fitbit community forum.)
Both the child and parent must have a Google account to use the Ace LTE, which may require bringing young users into the company's sprawling ecosystem before their caregivers had planned to do so.
Parents cannot, however, block Bit Valley, a separate setting in the watch, which is where a Tamagotchi-like character called an eejie resides. Designed intentionally by Google to keep kids engaged with the watch, the eejie is introduced to the wearer during device setup. It can be outfitted with new clothes, belongings, and home decor based on how many rewards the wearer earns by meeting their goal or playing games.
But an eejie can look forlorn when neglected by their owner. Keeping them happy means visiting them, changing their outfit or room, and completing daily activity quests. Users reap the rewards of a content eejie by earning more tickets that can be redeemed for even more eejie-related items. Notifications remind wearers to visit their eejie, if they haven't done so already, though Google said Bit Valley has a built-in daily time limit.
An eejie smiles at the wearer. Credit: Google FitbitThis is one aspect of the watch that gives Radesky pause. She wonders on behalf of parents, "How much does this create a new gaming habit or interest for their child that they didn't necessarily plan for?"
Amanda Lenhart, head of research at Common Sense Media, found the watch's engagement features troubling.
"The fact that you're devising things to keep a child looking at, touching, and playing with your device…it's a great business model, and is also not super great for that child's ability to detach from that device," she says.
Google did assemble a panel of experts to help develop the watch, including Sandra Calvert, director of Georgetown University's Children's Digital Media Center, and Lauren Sherar, dean of the School of Sport, Exercise, and Health Sciences in the United Kingdom. The company was unable to make any of the panel's members available for an interview.
Regardless of differing expert opinions, when it comes to any tech device or platform with captivating features, parents often make the bet that their child won't struggle with boundary-setting like another child might.
Eframian, for example, says his daughter hasn't resisted the limitations he's put on her Ace LTE. He's noticed a "behavior change" as she tries harder to reach her daily movement goal, which to Eframian indicates that the watch is working as intended.
Though Eframian's experience sounds straightforward, another parent with the same expectations may surprisingly find themselves in a daily battle over how their child uses the Ace LTE. And children who have conditions that affect their executive functioning, like attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder and autism, may be particularly prone to the distractions that the watch can present, Radesky says.
Google told Mashable that the company is aware that some kids struggle with regulation, which is why the watch has built-in screen time limits and doesn't reward high-score chasing or overexercise.
"Taken to an extreme"Still, the variability between how children react to digital devices and features makes it hard to know how one particular kid will fare.
Just as some children may develop focus and attention challenges related to their smartwatch use, the risks can be similarly fraught for children who are vulnerable to negative thinking about their bodies.
Dr. Jason Nagata, an adolescent medicine specialist at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in San Francisco, says children who use technology to boost their physical activity may likely have a positive or neutral experience doing so. But there are others who are vulnerable in ways their parents might not anticipate.
"I do unfortunately see some teenagers who, they or their parents had very good intentions of trying to be more healthy, or maybe trying to make some lifestyle changes, but then it's taken to an extreme, and they can develop a full-blown eating disorder or muscle dysmorphia," Nagata says, noting some of these cases involved apps or devices that delivered reminders and notifications related to physical activity.
The Fitbit Ace LTE prompts kids to complete their daily activities. Credit: Google FitbitThe Ace LTE only counts and displays steps, not calories or other metrics that could become focal points for young users. The watch tracks a range of movement, but the baseline move goal is 45 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity. That goal can be increased to 60 or 75 minutes. Some children might breeze through these goals while others, particularly those who only get vigorous exercise during recess, might not.
Google told Mashable that the watch's interval-based programming is designed to encourage three to four sessions of gameplay per day, with each session clocking in at about five minutes or less.
Nagata urges parents to regularly check in with their children about their goals, which they can also monitor in the Fitbit Ace app. A parent might grow concerned if meeting the goal consumes their child's energy or conversation, or displaces other activities they once enjoyed. In that situation, the parent should consider reducing the goal, blocking the games, or having their child cease using the watch.
Clues that a child may be vulnerable to excessive exercise include sensitivity about their appearance, diet, or physical activity. Nagata cautions parents of children who already have an eating disorder or muscle dysmorphia against using the Ace LTE.
Radesky says that some children for whom formal exercise doesn't feel good because of physiological issues like motor-coordination deficits, sensory sensitivity, low muscle tone, and pain may benefit from the Ace LTE's motivating features. But she says that typically pediatricians try to channel kids' drive to move into things that are inherently satisfying.
A child with sensory sensitivities, for example, might enjoy swimming because the water feels good on their skin. Radesky worries that a device that offers external reinforcement — in this case, gameplay — for physical activity that has nothing to do with the inherent joy of movement may deprive kids of the opportunity to choose for themselves what feels good.
Still, she expects that for some kids, the Ace LTE will be a fun and effective way to motivate health behavior. Others, though, might struggle to manage their use or simply get bored of it.
For many parents, knowing how their child will react is a question they're desperate to answer before they spend hundreds of dollars.
In Radesky's opinion, tech companies could simplify the equation for parents by making products that don't hinge on a child's reliably frequent use of the device.
"How can disengagement be a goal?" Radesky asks. "Because if you had technology that let you go when you wanted to go, that would be so respectful of a child's well-being."
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.
With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.
So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for August 15 SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for August 15Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Thursday, August 15, 2024:
AcrossWith 6-Across, "Let me start by saying ..."The answer is first.
The answer is ofall.
The answer is relic.
The answer is kelp.
The answer is sly.
The answer is forks.
The answer is ifeel.
The answer is rally.
The answer is slip.
The answer is TLC.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.
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.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for August 15 SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for August 15If 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.
NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Is this some kind of joke?These words are good for a laugh.
Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explainedThe answers are related to types of funny people.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.
NYT Strands spangram answer todayToday's spangram is YoureKidding.
NYT Strands word list for August 15Clown
Comic
Fool
Buffoon
Prankster
Jester
YoureKidding
Looking for other daily online games? Find one you might like – or hints for another game you're already playing – on Mashable's Games page.
A24 has released a new promotional image for We Live in Time, a decade-spanning romance featuring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield. It also apparently features a horrific, bug-eyed carousel horse, which has swiftly stolen the spotlight to become a new internet meme.
We Live in Time follows the relationship between Almut (Pugh) and Tobias (Garfield), from their first meeting, to falling in love, to starting a family together. Told in snapshots throughout their lives, the drama seems to be aiming for a touching tone as the couple support each other through career milestones and health struggles.
SEE ALSO: Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield live epic love story in A24's 'We Live in Time' trailerAs such, We Live in Time's latest promotional photo appears to depict a relatively early moment in their relationship, with Pugh and Garfield laughing as they enjoy a romantic carousel ride together. Yet in what is either a brilliant stroke of marketing or a gross oversight, the happy couple is completely overshadowed by the demonic visage of the carousel horse next to them.
Positioned in the bottom left corner of the photograph, the satanic steed's bulging, soulless eye and gaping maw demand the viewer's attention, refusing to let us mindlessly enjoy seeing Pugh and Garfield pretend to be in love. Trapped in what I can only assume is a silent scream, the tormented pony almost appears to break the fourth wall by gazing directly out at viewers.
It's like one of those reminders of mortality that 17th century artists used to put in their paintings. Death is coming, and it looks like a horse who has seen the end of time.
Tweet may have been deletedSocial media users immediately honed in on We Live in Time's disquieting steed, breaking out their image editing software with glee. The hell horse quickly went viral and inspired numerous memes, with people editing it into other films or superimposing it on top of Garfield and Pugh's heads. Even Late Show host Stephen Colbert weighed in on the tortured equine.
"Look, I'm gonna say what we're all thinking," Colbert quipped during his Wednesday night monologue. "That pony is tripping balls on ketamine."
Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deletedIt's unclear whether this sinister stallion previously existed in the wild, or was specifically created for We Live in Time by a set designer who missed their calling as an existential artist. While the film was shot in London, the horses on South Bank's famous Golden Carousel look more colourful and less like they'd eat your soul.
We Live in Time and its horrible horse arrives in theatres on Oct. 11.
TL;DR: Through Sept. 3, use the discount code HEADWAY to get a lifetime subscription to Headway Premium for just £35.06 (reg. £233.77).
Opens in a new window Credit: Headway Headway Premium: Lifetime Subscription £35.06 at the Mashable ShopIt's all too common to find ourselves endlessly scrolling through social media feeds or getting lost in the constant stream of news updates. These activities can lead to wasted hours and can even increase stress levels.
This August, help yourself break free from these time-wasting cycles and invest in something that can benefit your personal growth and well-being. Headway Premium, an app that gives you useful summaries of nonfiction bestsellers, is now available for a one-time fee of £35.06 for a lifetime subscription when you order through Sept. 3 and use the discount code HEADWAY at checkout.
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Turn those in-between moments into opportunities for growth. Whether you're waiting in line at the store, commuting, or taking a break, the Headway Premium app makes it easier to learn something useful instead of scrolling through TikTok.
Stay motivated and focused with a lifetime subscription to Headway Premium on sale for just £35.06 (reg. £233.77).
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TL;DR: Watch Washington Mystics vs. Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass. Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The Washington Mystics and Minnesota Lynx are having very different campaigns, so most fans will be expecting a comfortable win from Minnesota Lynx in this matchup. But you never know what will happen in the WNBA. There is always the chance of an upset.
If you want to watch Washington Mystics vs. Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Washington Mystics vs. Minnesota Lynx?Washington Mystics vs. Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA starts at 8 p.m. ET on Aug. 15. This fixture takes place at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
How to watch Washington Mystics vs. Minnesota LynxFans can live stream the 2024 WNBA season from anywhere in the world with WNBA League Pass, including the fixture between Washington Mystics and Minnesota Lynx.
Something to note is that WNBA League Pass may not show locally televised games live in the participating teams' local areas. Fortunately, fans can bypass these geo-restrictions with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to secure servers in other locations, so you can bypass blackouts to watch every WNBA League Pass game live (except games hosted by Amazon Prime Video).
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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 August 15'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.
SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for August 15 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for August 15 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:Popular nut for squirrels.
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 A.
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...
ACORN.
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 Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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 August 15'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.
Tweet may have been deletedEach 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.
Tweet may have been deletedPlayers 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's The Mini crossword answers for August 14 Here's a hint for today's Connections categoriesWant a hit about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow: Distance
Green: Companion
Blue: Brewskis
Purple: Words that start with "Pay"
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: Breadth
Green: Other Half
Blue: Beers, Familiarly
Purple: Words After "Pay"
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 today's Connections #431 is...
What is the answer to Connections todayBreadth: EXTENT, RANGE, REACH, SCOPE
Other Half: COMPLEMENT, MATCH, MATE, PARTNER
Beers, Familiarly: BUD, NATTY, SIERRA, STELLA
Words After "Pay": CHECK, DIRT, PAL, PHONE
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.
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It's the link-up of the century for all the young parents out there. Ms. Rachel and Elmo, finally together at last.
The X account for Elmo, the beloved Muppet, tweeted a picture of the character with Ms. Rachel, the uber-popular YouTube creator and educator known for her toddler learning videos.
Tweet may have been deletedElmo is obviously an iconic character, but Ms. Rachel is a superstar in her own right. Her YouTube channel focuses on educational and fun content for toddlers, and as someone whose friends have begun having kids, I can confirm that parents swear by her. She's racked up 11 million subscribers and millions upon millions upon millions of views. Most of her videos have hundreds of millions of views.
So, naturally, the parents out there were super pumped to hear about the collaboration. There have been so many tweets about it.
Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deletedWhile there wasn't an official announcement, it feels safe to assume Elmo and Ms. Rachel might soon appear in an episode of Sesame Street or a digital video together. It is, indeed, a huge day for parents and toddlers.
The wait for the next Nintendo console continues.
Nintendo's oft-rumored follow-up to the Switch (which we'll call "Switch 2" for the sake of convenience) may not launch in early 2025, as many had hoped. That's according to Chris Dring, the head of GamesIndustry.biz, anyway, who said on that site's podcast (as spotted by VGC) that developers aren't expecting the Switch 2 to launch before the end of Nintendo's current fiscal year. In case you were wondering, Nintendo's fiscal year ends on March 31, 2025, so April 1 is the earliest we could see Switch 2, according to Dring's comments.
SEE ALSO: We finally know when 'Stray' is coming to Nintendo Switch, but are preorders live?“In fact, [developers Dring has spoken to have] been told not to expect it in the [current] financial year," Dring said. "A bunch of people I spoke to hope it’s out in April or May time, still early next year, not late."
To be clear, it wouldn't be accurate to call this a "delay" because Nintendo never announced a release date to begin with. In fact, Nintendo hasn't announced the console at all; the most it has given us is assurance that it will be announced in the current fiscal year. For comparison's sake, the Switch was announced in October 2016 and launched in early March 2017. It was a very quick turnaround, and Nintendo could theoretically use that approach again, meaning we may not hear a peep about Switch 2 from the company itself until the end of this year at the earliest.
Of course, no one outside of Nintendo's offices knows the company's plans, so this could all be completely wrong. However, the company just recently showcased a boatload of really exciting-looking OG Switch games (including Metroid Prime 4), some of which have 2025 release dates. In other words, Switch owners will have plenty to chew on until there's a new machine to buy.
A confession: Long before Alien: Romulus, I've not been much for Fede Álvarez's brand of horror.
His reboot of Evil Dead was so grisly that I saw a colleague who deeply loves a good scary movie flee the theater in revulsion. His Texas Chainsaw Massacre was likewise dripping with buckets of blood and viscera, as was his 2016 original thriller Don't Breathe. It's not the gore alone that put me off, but more how it heightened a bleakness so intense it might well steal your breath. It seems he revels in seeing his heroes suffer, providing little hope to his audience they'll find a way out of it. That knocks the fun out of horror for me.
This suffocating grimness soured me on Álvarez's work. Frankly, I approached his spin on the Alien franchise with dread, even though I've relished this freaky franchise's blend of body horror and alien terror for decades. But I was wrong to doubt him. To his credit — and to producer Ridley Scott's as well — Álvarez's signature stomach-churning violence and deeply dark attitude are perfectly suited to Alien: Romulus. Moreover, his style suits the franchise's haunting message, in which the real villain is not the "perfect organism" that runs amok on remote spacecrafts but the inhuman corporation that exploits human suffering for profits. It's a capitalism critique that remains as relevant now as it was in 1979, when Scott first took us aboard the Nostromo. Here, Álvarez finds a fitting vessel for his darkest side.
There's no sign of Ripley in this curious prequel, which is set between Alien and its 1986 sequel Aliens. However, fans of the franchise will relish the return of such harrowing space critters as the facehugger, the chestburster, the queen Xenomorph, and more. Alongside these iconic extraterrestrials is a crackling ensemble cast, comprised of Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Aileen Wu, and Spike Fearn. But amid fresh faces, new twists, and a standout star, this entry flounders in a desperate frenzy of climactic fan service.
Alien: Romulus plays like Aliens meets Don't Breathe. Tyler and Rain bond over firepower. Credit: 20th Century StudiosÁlvarez and co-writing/producing partner Rodo Sayagues love a story about a group of young friends, brash and dangerously naive, who go on an ill-considered quest, be it vacationing in a remote cabin in a creepy forest, creating influencer content in a notorious ghost town, or breaking into a reclusive war vet's house with plans to burgle him and get out alive. Alien: Romulus aligns most closely to the last of these, as like Don't Breathe, its setup involves a sketchy heist.
Cailee Spaeny (Civil War, Priscilla) stars as Rain, an indentured worker on a Weyland-Yutani space colony, where disease and industrial accidents have made her and her synthetic "brother" Andy (David Jonsson of Industry and Rye Lane) orphans. So when her situationship-mate Tyler (Archie Renaux) proposes a heist that could get them to a nice space colony — one where sunshine actually exists — she's eager to sign on, whatever the cost.
The plan is for Tyler, his pregnant sister Kay (Isabela Merced), his aggro cousin Bjorn (Spike Fearn), and Bjorn's chill girlfriend Navarro (Aileen Wu) to burgle a derelict space station floating above their colony, snatching the equipment they need to fly far, far away. But this is an Alien movie, so their plans are complicated when they come across some otherwordly pests.
Álvarez and Sayagues' soft spot for impulsive (and criminal) youth plays well in the sandbox Ridley built. Like Ripley's crew, Rain's is a motley bunch; they know how to operate this highly specialized space tech, but they're essentially blue-collar folk with simple ambitions and all-too-human impulses. They are in no way prepared for the horrors that lurk in deep space. The first act of Alien: Romulus revels in character work, like the best of the Alien movies, embedding us with people so their pain becomes our own.
For Spaeny, this means much frowning and some tough choices about loyalty and risk. For the others, franchise-familiar friction sparks over Andy's involvement, as Weyland-Yutani's artificial persons have a reputation for betraying their human colleagues when it comes to benefitting the company. But Andy isn't like the snarling Ash (Ian Holm), the stoic Bishop (Lance Henriksen), the wide-eyed Annalee Call (Winona Ryder), or even the scintillatingly strange David (Michael Fassbender). And that's exciting.
David Jonsson steals this movie. David Jonsson is phenomenal as Andy. Credit: 20th Century StudiosSpaeny is put in the Ridley-like role of the hardened heroine who's destined to fight back against a towering and terrifying queen. But her character is perhaps too much an echo of Ripley, with the rough edges of spurting rage smoothed out. Andy, however, is an interesting new spin on AI in the Alien series. Programmed by her dad, Andy's directive is to "do what's best for Rain," and that includes delivering lovably lame dad jokes. For instance: Did you hear about the claustrophobic astronaut? He needs space. (Buh-duh-dum!)
These jokes might be a bit cringe, but they're undeniably endearing. Where the rest of the cast shoulders the angst and terror demanded of this high-tension franchise, Andy is a breath of fresh air because he can experience neither. This brings some warmth into Álvarez's movie, which creates a sharper contrast: a ray of hope amid the darkness. Andy is essentially the well-meaning little brother, exerting a guilelessness that is so rare in this franchise that it shines bright like a diamond. Eventually, plot twists will complicate matters, giving Andy a glitch in his programming and Jonsson room to show his range. Without giving away spoilers, suffice to say he is absolutely riveting across this journey.
Props to the ensemble as a whole, which rattles with raw emotion, be it wrath, hope, or horror. But by rights, Alien: Resurrection should elevate Jonsson to movie star status.
Alien: Romulus is revoltingly frightening and savagely entertaining. Isabela Merced creeps around as Kay. Credit: 20th Century StudiosLiterally, this movie had me dry-heaving.
It's not just that Álvarez leans hard into H.R. Giger's visual designs, which are a nauseating mix of genitals, generous glop, and hard, glossy exoskeletons. Though make no mistake, this movie's monsters are so sensationally rendered you can practically smell their musk. But what takes the scares here to the next level is a sound design that is loud, enveloping, and absolutely brutal — sometimes to the point of losing dialogue to it.
Props to composer Benjamin Wallfisch for a score that is nostalgic, tapping into past Alien movies with love and care, while creating an orchestral soundscape that raises goosebumps with its trills and stings. Yet the sound team, led by Lee Gilmore, owes me a good night's sleep after the hellish sounds they made echo through my skull. You can get a taste of it in the teaser. The roar of jet engines rattled me in my seat, making me physically feel like a part of this mission. The screech of relentless aliens left my spine tingling. The auditory memory of the fleshy skittering of too many legs down a hallway still makes me gag. The hiss of acid blood cutting through metal and flesh still rings in my ears. You don't just watch Alien: Romulus; you are absorbed into it. Brace yourselves.
Combining this immersive soundscape with the mindful use of Xenomorph monsters makes Alien: Romulus sensationally scary and well worth the price of admission. Unfortunately, the filmmakers fumble this marvelous build-up with a climax that is a sloppy burst of fan service.
Alien: Romulus bungles its finale with too many callbacks. Been here, seen that. Credit: 20th Century StudiosIf you thought Deadpool & Wolverine went hard on fan service, well, you're right. Alien: Romulus doesn't hit those degrees of pandering, but it does fall prey to the seemingly studio-mandated checklist for sequels.
The first half of this prequel elegantly blends the signatures of Álvarez's horror films with the well-established lore of the Alien movies, lacing in Weyland-Yutani's impact, familiar terms like "artificial person," and of course the Xenomorphs. It's all world-building; it works to establish Romulus while charting its own course. But as Alien: Romulus barrels to a conclusion, it begins to feel less like a fresh and thoughtful new adventure in this space (where no one can hear you scream), and more like a clumsy clip show of franchise highlights.
There'll be some familiar lines, and while some are subtle, one feels so forced that it sparked guffaws from the audience. Memorable shots are replicated, like the human heroine coming face-to-mouth(s) with the vicious alien queen. Plot points from previous films are reenacted with little to no innovation, so the tension of Romulus' final act becomes derailed by predictability. The character logic and action-scene geography suffers under the need to be like the other Alien movies, for better or worse. To that end, what will likely be most polarizing among fans of these films is the resurrection of a particular character who, while crucial to the plot, feels more like a cheat code than considerately included.
As Rain races to her final moments on-screen, audience may get a bit beleaguered by her, because she's no longer forging her own path. She's doggedly following Ripley's. We've seen that movie before, and it's a great movie! But it's time for something new and as daring as the group of reckless goofs this film drew us in with. Alien: Romulus won't be sunk by its flimsy final act, but some of the thrill is lost amid the clutter of callbacks. Still, this is a movie that demands to be seen in theaters, where the volume can gobble you up like so many alien maws.
While some of us can't get enough of sunny summer weather, others can't wait to feel the drop that comes with autumn temps while crunching all the freshly fallen leaves. If you've been waiting for fall adventures, you don't have to wait much longer. But as we wait out the last few weeks of August, now is a great time to take stock of what your outdoor gear look like. We're often pretty rough on outdoor gear, so it's possible some essentials need replacing.
Thankfully, there are some great deals out there that will help you replenish your gear while saving some serious money. Below, we've collected some of our favorite outdoor deals that'll get you out camping, hiking, or chilling in the backyard as we enjoy the changing season.
Best camping deal Opens in a new window Credit: REI Our pick: REI Co-op Skyward 6 Tent $223.83 at REIThere's nothing quite like sleeping under the stars, or at least looking out from your bug-free and screened-in tent. If you're interested in sleeping in comfort while camping, the REI Skyward 6 Tent aims to impress with its high ceilings that allow for people as tall as 6'3" to stand upright in the tent. Thanks to today's sale price, this spacious tent can be your haven for just $223.83, which is a whopping 50% discount off the usual price of $449.
The close to vertical walls means you'll be living in luxury in the Skyward 6 Tent that can sleep up to six people. Weighing a bit more than 15 pounds, this option might be best if you're camping from the car and don't need to hike in all of your supplies. But the spacious tent can be perfect for families heading out for some fall camping.
More camping deals:GCI Freeform Zero Gravity Lounger — $54.83 $110 (save $55.17)
Eureka Ignite 2-Burner Camp Stove — $74.93 $124.95 (save $50.02)
Coleman 316 Series Insulated Portable Cooler — $74.99 $84.99 (save $10)
Coleman Sundome Camping Tent (4 person) — $74.99 $99.99 (save $25)
The North Face One Bag Duo sleeping bag — $348.73 $499 (save $150.27)
Safety should always come first when you're out hiking. Taking pictures of every single mushroom you come across is second. But in terms of safety, head out well-equipped with the Garmin inReach Messenger, which is on sale today for just $249.99, down from the list price of $299.99. That's a 17% discount, or a savings of $50. But having peace of mind that you're always in contact with the outside world is priceless.
The Garmin inReach Messenger allows you global two-way messaging even when there's no cell coverage. With a satellite subscription, you'll be able to stay in contact long after your phone has lost a signal, letting friends and family know you're safe and what your expected ETA back home is. You can also share your location via GPS and should things go wrong, you can trigger an SOS message.
More hiking deals:Sea to Summit AlphaLight 2-Piece Cutlery Set — $10.73 $19.95 (save $9.22)
Johnson & Johnson All-Purpose Portable Compact First Aid Kit — $15.55 $24.47 (save $8.92)
TheTentLab Deuce #3 Heavy Duty Backcountry Trowel — $15.93 $21.95 (save $6.02)
REI Co-op Trailmade 60 Pack (men's) — $124.93 $179 (save $54.07)
REI Co-op Trailmade 60 Pack (women's) — $124.93 $179 (save $54.07)
A set of outdoor string lights can take a backyard party to the next level when it comes to ambiance. The Govee Outdoor String Lights are made with waterproof and shatterproof bulbs which means you'll never have to worry about a rainstorm ruining your outdoor set-up. Thanks to the sale price with the on-page coupon, you can score a 48-foot set of Govee lights for just $34.99 instead of the usual price of $54.99.
With the Govee Home app, you can control the lights and choose between 16 million colors or cold or warm white, and they can even synch to your current music. Not only does this make your fall backyard gathering brighter, the lights can also be awesome for Halloween and since they're safe in the snow, you can even leave them up through the winter holidays.
More backyard deals:Outside Inside Pop-Up LadderBall Set — $41.93 $59.95 (save $18.02)
Franklin Sports Portable Outdoor Pickleball Net System — $122.99 $174.99 (save $52)
Ooni Fyra 12 Portable Outdoor Pizza Oven — $249 $349 (save $100)
Solo Stove Bonfire Essential Bundle 2.0 — $349.99 $419.99 (save $70)
School may be in session, but that doesn't mean the fun and games have to come to an end — video games, at least. Whether you just sent the kids back to school or you're taking classes yourself, gaming is a great way to unwind after a long day of learning. And there are plenty of awesome deals to take advantage of right now in the best gaming deals of the week.
You can save big on huge Nintendo Switch hits right now, like the recently released Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, bringing the hype all the way back from its GameCube debut to new audiences. There's also the sprawling Final Fantasy XVI for PlayStation gamers, and Xbox fans can look forward to adventuring with the Prince in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.
No matter which platform you play on, there's a deal for you. Check out our favorite picks of the week below.
Best PlayStation deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 'Final Fantasy XVI' $49.99 at AmazonThe darkest Final Fantasy yet is a massive, cinematic adventure that shouldn't be missed. Final Fantasy XVI digs deep into its roots and comes away with a new twist on the series with a dark fantasy. Journey to the continent of Valisthea and take on the role of Clive Rosfield, who finds his kingdom destroyed, his brother Joshua missing, and a mysterious drought known as Blight taking over the land. This gritty twist on the normally plucky series is a stark departure, but an excellent one that fans won't want to pass up, especially at this price.
More PlayStation dealsGames
Assassin's Creed Mirage Deluxe Edition — $14.99 $59.99 (save $45)
Cyberpunk 2077 — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)
God of War Ragnarök — $39.99 $69.99 (save $30)
Hades — $12.49 $24.99 (save $12.50)
The Last of Us Part II Remastered — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth — $45.49 $69.99 (save $24.50)
Madden NFL 25 (preorder) — $69.99 + free $10 Best Buy gift card
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 — $49.69 $69.99 (save $20.30)
Octopath Traveler II — $24.99 $59.99 (save $25)
Red Dead Redemption 2 Ultimate Edition — $29.99 $99.99 (save $70)
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Deluxe Edition — $44.99 $89.99 (save $45)
Consoles and accessories
Sony INZONE H3 — $78 $99.99 (save $21.99)
Sony INZONE H5 — $129.99 $149.99 (save $20)
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P — $159.99 $179.99 (save $20)
Seagate Game Drive PS5 NVMe SSD (2TB) — $199.99 $259.99 (save $60)
Sony INZONE H9 — $229.99 $299.99 (save $70)
PlayStation 5 (Slim) — $459.99 $499.99 (save $40) with College Football 25 purchase and Target Circle
The Prince is back in this Metroidvania that introduces a new protagonist: Sargon. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown finds Sargon running, dashing, and jumping through the cursed city of Mount Qaf to rescue Prince Ghassan. A member of The Immortals, a warrior clan, Sargon is a skilled adventurer that you'll love taking control of, especially if you love to zip through challenging levels that'll have you stretching your parkouring muscles. And the fresh coat of paint for the Prince of Persia series isn't half-bad, either.
More Xbox dealsGames
Assassin's Creed Mirage — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25)
Assassin's Creed Odyssey Gold Edition — $19.99 $99.99 (save $80)
Assassin's Creed Valhalla — $14.99 $59.99 (save $45)
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora — $34.99 $69.99 (save $35)
Far Cry 6 Deluxe Edition — $19.99 $79.99 (save $60)
Madden NFL 25 (preorder) — $69.99 + free $10 Best Buy gift card
Skull & Bones — $27.99 $69.99 (save $42)
Consoles and accessories
Xbox Series X Console Wrap (Mineral Camo or Arctic Camo) — $22.50 $44.99 (save $22.49)
Xbox Wireless Controller (Carbon Black or Robot White) — $43.91 $59.99 (save $16.08)
Xbox Wireless Controller – Sky Cipher Special Edition (preorder) — $69.99
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 — $144.99 $179.99 (save $35)
Xbox Series S — $268 $299.99 (save $31.99)
Xbox Series X — $448 $499.99 (save $51.99)
Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedal System — $499.99 $649.99 (save $150)
This Nintendo Switch remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door takes the 2004 GameCube cult classic and gives it a fresh coat of paint for a new generation of players. It includes updated graphics and animation, music, and additional quality of life changes to help keep it in line with modern releases, as well as a new fast travel system and additional boss encounters. Meanwhile, the story is still the same: Mario and Princess Peach find themselves searching for a lost treasure and Peach is kidnapped (surprise). Mario has to set off on a journey to save Peach from aliens called X-Nauts while seeking out a piece of that treasure, too. If you loved it back on the GameCube, it's even better now. If this is your first time, you'll have a blast.
More Nintendo Switch dealsGames
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe — $49.95 $59.99 (save $10.04)
Princess Peach: Showtime! — $44.99 $59.99 (save $15)
Super Mario Bros. Wonder — $44.99 $59.99 (save $15)
Super Mario Party Jamboree (preorder) — $59.99 + free 3-month Nintendo Switch Online membership
Trombone Champ — $8.24 $14.99 (save $6.75)
Accessories
PowerA Wireless Controller — $34.99 $44.99 (save $10)
PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller — $38.99 $59.99 (save $21)
Hori Split Pad Pro — $42.99 $49.99 (save 7)
Hori Mario Kart Racing Wheel Pro Deluxe — $94.99 $109.99 (save $15); extra $6 off with paid My Best Buy membership
Google has an AI update for its Magnifier app that's geared towards people with low vision. And the best part is you don't need a new Pixel 9 to use it.
Magnifier is an app was released last year as an accessibility tool that works with Pixel cameras to magnify text, details, and zoom in on distant objects. As of Tuesday, it has been updated with AI-powered capabilities to make gathering visual information easier.
SEE ALSO: Everything announced at Made by Google 2024, including the new Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel Watch 3, and Gemini LiveThe Made by Google event mostly focused on hardware, unveiling the Pixel 9 series, the Pixel Watch 3, and the Pixel Buds Pro 2, with a deep integration of AI-powered features for the new devices. However, not everything Google launched yesterday required a new gadget. Magnifier is available for Pixel 5 and newer.
With the Magnifier update, users can now search for text within the camera view for things like looking up specific dishes on a menu, finding flight information on those big airport screens.
The app also has a new picture-in-picture format, so you can take a picture of a certain aspect of something you're viewing and keep that image on the screen as you continue to scan. The example Google gives is browsing a deli counter while also looking at the menu. You can also choose different lens settings within the app, like the macro zoom or wide angle. The Selfie Illumination feature automatically lights up the selfie camera, so that plus macro zoom is a useful combination for doing makeup.
While the app was designed with the low-vision community in mind, it's a useful app for just about everyone. Luckily, you don't have to upgrade your device to access the Magnifier update. The app update is available on Google Play.
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