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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you love a good storm.

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.

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SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for April 29, 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: A stage

• Green: Accompanied by lightning

• Blue: Sesame Street

• Purple: Upright

Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Step in a process

• Green: Sound like thunder

• Blue: Kinds of puppets

• Purple: Standing ___

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 #1053 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Step in a process: LEVEL, PHASE, ROUND, STAGE

• Sound like thunder: BOOM, CLAP, ROLL, RUMBLE

• Kinds of puppets: HAND, SHADOW, SOCK, STRING

• Standing ___: JOKE, ORDERS, OVATION, ROOM

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 29, 2026

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

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

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

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love a good catch.

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.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 29, 2026 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Fish or cut bait

The words are related to the outdoors.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe going fishing.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Tackle.

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NYT Strands word list for April 29

• Reel

• Hook

• Bobber

• Weight

• Tackle

• Lure

• Swivel

• Cooler

• Pliers

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!

Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

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

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're not a fan of big cities.

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 April 29, 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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for April 29, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Countryside.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter R appears twice.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter R.

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...

RURAL

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.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

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

TL;DR: Upgrade your kitchen tools with this Seido Japanese Master Chef’s 8-Piece knife set, complete with a gift box, on sale now for just $109.97 (reg. $429) through May 10.

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Curious what sets these knives apart? Japanese knives are equipped with an acute 15-degree edge angle, creating a noticeably sharper cutting surface than the 25-degree angle of Western-style knives. They also prioritize comfort, with a sloped bolster that gradually extends onto the blade so you get better control, more balance, and an improved grip.

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In the trial’s first day of testimony, Elon Musk said greed led co-founder Sam Altman to pull the A.I. lab away from its nonprofit roots. OpenAI says that’s nonsense.

Last year, DJI's Mic Mini was one of our favorite microphones for content creators. It just got a sequel — though you may have to wait to see it.

The miniature microphone array is back in the form of DJI Mic Mini 2, first spotted by The Verge. It's available now in most markets around the world, with pricing starting at €59 for a bundle that has a charging case, a wireless receiver, and a mic transmitter.

You can also get some more expensive bundles, such as a €99 version with a bigger receiver, a couple of transmitters, and a larger charging case.

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You may have noticed the lack of a U.S. dollar sign there. That's because this product, like some other DJI products, is not available in the U.S. right now, and we don't know if it will be any time soon.

All DJI products are facing long delays when it comes to launching in the U.S. — here's why.

SEE ALSO: DJI reveals Osmo Pocket 4, upgrading its popular gimbal camera. But there's a big catch.

U.S. users can take heart with the fact that none of the improvements in the Mic Mini 2 seem that big of a deal. The major upgrade is a series of magnetic, swappable mic covers that come in different colors, which could be useful for making the mics either blend in with something or stand out, depending on what you want.

There are also new voice presets, which could be handy for some content creators.

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Last year, Mashable found that the original Mic Mini made for a great option for anyone who wanted to record audio in a portable fashion and without breaking the bank. The audio quality was solid and they interface with a mobile app for easy settings adjustment.

Unfortunately, U.S. customers will have to get more than a little creative if they want to get their hands on the new version.

South Africa's ambitions to become a continental leader in artificial intelligence have run into a deeply awkward obstacle: the country's draft national AI policy had to be withdrawn after it was found to contain fictitious, apparently AI-generated citations.

Reuters reported that the document was nearing finalization in parliament when fabricated references were discovered in its source list. Solly Malatsi, South Africa's Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, announced the withdrawal in a statement posted to X on April 26, calling the lapse a direct compromise of the policy's integrity.

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"This failure is not a mere technical issue but has compromised the integrity and credibility of the draft policy," Malatsi wrote. "The most plausible explanation is that AI-generated citations were included without proper verification. This should not have happened. In fact, this unacceptable lapse proves why vigilant human oversight over the use of artificial intelligence is critical."

AI hallucinations remain a stubborn and largely intractable problem with language models, as Mashable has reported repeatedly.

Phony citations have been a particular problem in legal documents, and a growing number of U.S. lawyers have been busted and reprimanded for submitting AI-generated legal briefs riddled with hallucinations. An online legal hallucination database maintained by lawyer and data scientist Damien Charlotin has found more than 900 such cases in the United States alone (and four in South Africa, not including the latest debacle).

The withdrawn policy had outlined the establishment of a national AI commission, an ethics board, and a regulatory body, alongside tax incentives, grants, and subsidies to stimulate private-sector investment. South Africa's stated goal, per Reuters, was to position itself as Africa's leading hub for AI innovation.

Malatsi's statement did not indicate a timeline for when a revised draft will be produced.

TL;DR: Live stream Atlético Madrid vs. Arsenal in the Champions League for free on RTÉ Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Champions League final is calling to Atlético Madrid and Arsenal, but only one team can book a spot in that showpiece event. The first leg takes place at the Metropolitano Stadium — Diego Simeone will be expecting his side to secure an advantage to take back to London. It's going to be a tense battle between two highly-organized sides.

If you want to watch Atlético Madrid vs. Arsenal in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Atlético Madrid vs. Arsenal?

Atlético Madrid vs. Arsenal in the Champions League kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on April 29. This fixture takes place at the Metropolitano Stadium.

How to watch Atlético Madrid vs. Arsenal for free

Atlético Madrid vs. Arsenal is available to live stream for free on RTÉ Player.

RTÉ Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock RTÉ Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Atlético Madrid vs. Arsenal for free by following these simple steps:

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

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

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

4. Visit RTÉ Player

5. Watch Atlético Madrid vs. Arsenal for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the Champions League without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Atlético Madrid vs. Arsenal (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to the best free streaming services from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPn for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for RTÉ Player?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on RTÉ Player, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Ireland

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A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

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We’re calling on you — the Mashable audience — to help shape our yearly list of the digital creators shaping the internet today.

Launched in 2025 and back again in its second year, The Mashable 101 is our essential guide to the creators who are making the internet interesting.

New for 2026 is the launch of The Mashable 101 Fan Fave — a chance for our readers to determine who they think should be on the list.

We posted the callout and the nominees poured in, ranging from YouTube personalities and Substack writers, to TikTok creators, Twitch streamers, and much more. 

Learn about all the nominees and then cast your vote. 

Fans and followers (creators, too!), share this widely, and rally around your favorite digital personalities while you can. Voting is open now. 

Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, or your social platform of choice, and check back at Mashable.com for the announcement of our winner later this year.

From YouTubers and TikTok stars to streamers and podcasters, Mashable talks to creators about how they built their platforms, the gear they swear by, and the trends they see coming next. Read more of our creator coverage, meet last year's Mashable 101 to discover 2025’s most exciting voices, and tell us about your favorite creators today.

The court’s decision could have broader implications for lawsuits seeking to hold companies liable for international human rights abuses.

Updated on April 28 at 2:12 p.m. ET — Apple confirmed problems with its iOS Weather app on Tuesday afternoon. The Apple support page says the Weather app is experiencing an active outage, with a note that reads, "This service may be slow or unavailable."

iPhone users in the United States are experiencing problems accessing the Apple iOS Weather app on Tuesday afternoon.

For millions of iPhone users, checking the standard Apple Weather app is part of their daily routine, but the app is not loading for all users. On X and Reddit, confused and frustrated iPhone users are reporting issues with Weather, with some saying they can't recall the app ever going down previously.

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Multiple Mashable editors in the United States were unable to access the app; however, one of our editors was able to access it, though it took about 10 seconds to load. As of this writing, the Apple online support page shows an active outage with the Weather app.

Mashable reached out to Apple for comment, and we'll update this story if we receive a response.

DownDetector, the platform where users can report errors with popular websites and apps, does not have a page for the Weather app. However, DownDetector does show sudden spikes in both The Weather Channel app and Apple Support.

Internet outages have become a common occurrence over the past year, but major outages within the Apple ecosystem remain rare.

(Disclosure: DownDetector and Mashable are both owned by the same parent company, Ziff Davis.)

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If you haven't been a big fan of Nintendo's recent foray into major motion pictures, then the company may have a chance to redeem itself.

Following the recent release of the poorly reviewed but extremely financially lucrative The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, it looks like Nintendo's partnership with the animation studio Illumination is set to continue in a couple of years.

Universal Pictures Spain uploaded a release schedule for the next few years to its website (courtesy of Kotaku) and, lo and behold, one of the upcoming movies is called "UNTITLED ILLUMINATION/NINTENDO EVENT FILM."

That's...probably not what it will actually be called, but with a tentative release date of April 12, 2028, they've got time to figure that part out.

Editor's note: Spoilers for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie are ahead.

SEE ALSO: 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' review: Death is coming for us all Well, would you look at that? Credit: Screenshot: Universal Pictures Spain

Naturally, the internet is slightly abuzz with speculation about what this movie could be. Given that it's only two years after the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, it's reasonable to assume this is something else, though we should leave some space open for the possibility that this is just another Chris Pratt vehicle. (The Pratt-lead Super Mario Bros. movie came out in 2023, followed by Super Mario Galaxy in 2026, and a third is expected in 2029.)

For Nintendo fans, the most likely candidate is some kind of Donkey Kong animated feature starring Seth Rogen, who voiced the tie-wearing ape in The Super Mario Bros. Movie but was conspicuously absent from Galaxy. I'm not bringing this idea up out of nowhere, as there is already a copyright for an untitled Donkey Kong movie swirling around out there. Given that we just got a big Donkey Kong game for Switch 2, this would make a ton of sense.

Another less likely (but still worth mentioning) candidate is Star Fox.

The beloved but somewhat dormant Nintendo space dogfighting franchise just got a shot in the arm with the inclusion of protagonist Fox McCloud as a major character in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, voiced by Glen Powell.

Some recent reporting suggests Nintendo is looking to revive Star Fox through a new game, so maybe a spin-off movie for Powell could happen in a couple of years. Still, Donkey Kong feels more likely at this point in time.

Finally, we have to consider the possibility that the "UNTITLED ILLUMINATION/NINTENDO EVENT FILM" is a mistake, a re-release, or something similarly anticlimactic.

One thing we can rule out is the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, which just wrapped production. That's already set for a 2027 release, and obviously, as a live-action movie, it wouldn't be done by Illumination. In fact, it's not even a Universal release, as Sony is handling that one.

Hopefully, whatever this ends up being is better than the first two animated Mario movies.

SAVE $620: As of April 28, the 75-inch TCL QM6K Mini-LED QLED 4K TV is on sale for $679.99 at Best Buy, saving you $620 or around 48%.

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My household switched to the TCL QM6K as our living room TV in the fall, and I've been recommending it to everyone since — at full price, too. But as of April 28, you can snag the best budget mini-LED TV for nearly 50% off at Best Buy: The 75-inch TCL QM6K is down to $679.99 from its usual $1,299.99, saving you $620.

$679.99 sounds like even more of a steal when you compare it to the 65-inch version, which is on sale for $649.99 — you'd be getting 10 more inches of diagonal screen for just $30 extra. For comparison, there's a $200 price difference between the 55-inch and 65-inch QM6K models right now.

SEE ALSO: Looksmaxxing my bedroom TV with the Hisense Déco: The chic, small, budget QLED TV that blends in with my decor

$679.99 matches its lowest price ever according to price tracker camelcamelcamel and beats the sale price at TCL's own website, where the 75-inch model is going for $899.99.

The TCL QM6K is lit by a panel of thousands of tiny LED bulbs that can brighten and dim independently of other zones of bulbs in the screen. This inch-by-inch precision provides deeper blacks and starker contrast than a regular LED TV or non-mini-LED QLED TV. Shadowy parts of dark scenes stay dark yet legible (not just gray) in dark rooms, while muting the annoying hazy glow that typically hovers around bright objects.

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One of my most notable QM6K experiences has been rewatching Game of Thrones. I can actually see the intricacies of important interactions and facial expressions in night scenes lit by just a candle or a torch — groundbreaking. The third season of House of the Dragon will be my first HOTD experience with a nice TV, so you can imagine I'm counting down the days until June 21.

Alternatively, a mini-LED QLED TV is an excellent TV choice for watching sports, especially in the daytime. If you're a big FIFA person, the QM6K will be your best friend during the World Cup.

The best Canon camera deals at a glance: Canon PowerShot V1 $848.95 (save $180.05) Get Deal Canon EOS R50 V $569 (save $150.99) Get Deal

So you want to graduate to a real camera. Sure, your iPhone's camera is beyond suitable for everyday snaps and videos, but there's something to be said about a physical camera that isn't also a handheld computer.

If you're looking for a capable camera separate from your phone, Canon is one of the top names in the business. And as of April 28, two entry-level models built for vloggers and content creators (the PowerShot V1 and EOS R50 V) are on sale for up to $180 off. Both options are solid picks for shooting videos and photos on the go, but they differ in what they excel in. Either way, you'll get a great deal if you shop now at Amazon.

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If you're looking for a compact point-and-shoot camera, the Canon PowerShot V1 is the way to go. On sale for only $848.95, it's just $49 shy of its lowest price ever. The PowerShot V1 is equipped with an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that includes dual optical and digital stabilization for handheld recording. The built-in mic captures clear audio, while a built-in fan keeps it cool during continuous shooting at 4K60P. Whether you're capturing unboxing videos, makeup tutorials, or travel vlogs, it's a convenient companion that fits in your jacket pocket. Our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) tested this camera and called it a "solid choice for vloggers and videographers seeking a compact camera, thanks to its stabilized 4K recording, fun color profiles, and three-capsule microphone."

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For those who want more creative control, the Canon EOS R50 V is a reasonably priced mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses. In other words, it's more versatile than the fixed-lens PowerShot V1, though it's not quite as convenient for portability. Our pals at PCMag dubbed it the best entry-level option for vlogging and awarded it an Editors' Choice badge of honor. "The reasonably priced EOS R50 V vlogging camera records crisp 4K30 video and sound, includes dual mounting points for widescreen and vertical video, and works with Canon's range of RF mirrorless lenses," PCMag's camera expert writes. As of April 28, it's down to just $569 instead of $719.99 at Amazon — its best price ever. Just keep in mind you'll have to buy lenses separately.

SAVE $200.99: As of April 28, get the EcoVacs Deebot X11 Pro Omni for $799 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $999.99. That's a discount of 20%.

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Feel like you spend all your time cleaning? In 2026, we're offloading some of those tasks to robots, especially since they're much more capable than they used to be. If you're ready to pick up a robot vacuum to pick up some of the slack, now's the time to do it, especially since we've found a great discount you'll want to jump on.

As of April 28, get the EcoVacs Deebot X11 Pro Omni for $799 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $999.99. That's $200.99 off and a discount of 20%.

SEE ALSO: The Mova Z60 Ultra Roller Complete Robot Vacuum and Mop is sitting at an all-time low price

This robot vacuum and mop is a feature-rich option that can handle just about anything you throw at it. It boasts 19,500a of blast suction to power through dirt and debris, whether it's ground into your carpet or simply continues accumulating in the form of crumbs by your table. Plus, thanks to its self-cleaning system it can scrub, wash, and clean in real-time and switch seamlessly between vacuuming and mopping.

It uses a triple lift system to automatically lift its brushes and switch over to mop-only mode when it detects liquids. That means you don't have to waste time manually swapping between mop and vacuum, so the bot can handle everything on its own. It also uses side brushes to cover all the areas that its roller can't.

If you're ready to have a cleaner home without having to stress about all the extra time you'll need to handle it, this is a robot vacuum and mop that can handle all of that for you. Jump in and claim yours while it's available for a significant discount.

The Pentagon has also signed deals for using A.I. on classified networks with OpenAI and Elon Musk’s xAI, amid a dispute with Anthropic.