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

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferrined pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 12 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 12 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Get your mind out of the gutter

The words are dirty.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words are how you might describe something that is unclean.

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 DirtyWords.

Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for April 12

• Filthy

• Grimy

• Unkempt

• Muddy

• Stained

• Polluted

• DirtyWords

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!

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

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, 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 the latest Connections solution. 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 What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: Anatomy of a shoe

• Green: Played with swords

• Blue: Make up a bat

• Purple: Women's basketball MVPs

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: Parts of a sneaker

• Green: Fencing terms

• Blue: Baseball bat materials

• Purple: Last four WNBA Finals MVPs

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 Sports Edition #201 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• Parts of a sneaker - EYELET, LACES, SOLE, TONGUE

• Fencing terms - EPEE, FOIL, PISTE, SABRE

• Baseball bat materials - ALUMINUM, ASH, BIRCH, MAPLE

• Last four WNBA Finals MVPs - COPPER, GRAY, JONES, WILSON

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.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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.

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.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?

The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for April 12 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 brief moment

• Green: To have a lapse in judgement

• Blue: Seen on a basketball court

• Purple: Parts of a continent

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Short period of time

• Green: Do wrong

• Blue: NBA Player

• Purple: Starts of African countries

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 #671 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Short period of time: BIT, FLASH, JIFF, SEC

• Do wrong: ERR, FALL, SIN , STRAY

• NBA Player: BUCK, NET, SPUR, SUN

• Starts of African countries: BOTS, CAME, KEN, TAN

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 12

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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.

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 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 today: Hints and answers for April 12 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's The Mini crossword answers for April 12, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Tends to patients in a hospital.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter N.

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...

NURSE.

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.

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

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

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Hurdle: Everything you need to know to find the answers Hurdle Word 1 hint

An English county.

SEE ALSO: Apple’s new M3 MacBook Air is $300 off at Amazon. And yes, I’m tempted. Hurdle Word 1 answer

SHIRE

Hurdle Word 2 hint

A female ruler.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 12, 2025 Hurdle Word 2 Answer

QUEEN

Hurdle Word 3 hint

A loud fight.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 12 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 12, 2025 Hurdle Word 3 answer

BRAWL

Hurdle Word 4 hint

A looped rope.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for April 12 Hurdle Word 4 answer

NOOSE

Final Hurdle hint

Curd cheese.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Games available on Mashable Hurdle Word 5 answer

QUARK

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To discuss his directorial debut, Eric LaRue, Michael Shannon, his leading lady, Judy Greer, and screenwriter Brett Neveu came by Mashable Studios to talk with Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko.The critically heralded film, based on a play by the same name also penned by Neveu, tells the story of a community looking to heal in the aftermath of a school shooting.

How to watch: Eric LaRue is now available on digital.

Doctor Who stars Ncuti Gatwa and Varada Sethu try to determine how their characters would tackle classic sci-fi villains (and some morally gray anti-heroes) in Mashable's Slash or Pass.

Doctor Who Season 2 premieres April 12 on Disney+ and BBC.

The former CEO of fintech app Nate has been charged with fraud for making misleading claims about the app's artificial intelligence technology — or lack thereof.

In a bizarre twist from the usual AI narrative, the FBI alleges that this time human beings were doing the work of AI, and not the other way around.

According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York, Albert Saniger has been indicted for a scheme to defraud investors. “As alleged, Albert Saniger misled investors by exploiting the promise and allure of AI technology to build a false narrative about innovation that never existed," Acting U.S. Attorney Matthew Podolsky said in the release.

Government attorneys say Nate claimed to use AI technology to complete the e-commerce checkout process for customers. In reality, they allege the company hired a team of human contractors in the Philippines to do the work. In total, Saniger raised more than $40 million from investors.

"In truth, Nate relied heavily on teams of human workers — primarily located overseas — to manually process transactions in secret, mimicking what users believed was being done by automation," said FBI Assistant Director in Charge Christopher G. Raia. "Saniger used hundreds of contractors, or 'purchasing assistants,' in a call center located in the Philippines to manually complete purchases occurring over the Nate app."

AI boom fuels sketchy startup practices

Nate isn't the only startup accused of masking human labor as "AI automation." Drive-thru company Presto, with clients like Carl's Jr., Hardee's, Del Taco, and Checkers, claimed to automate drive-thru orders with AI, but reportedly relied on outsourced workers (also in the Philippines) for 70 percent of its orders, as Bloomberg reported in 2023. And legal startup EvenUp, which purportedly automated personal injury claims, "relied on humans to complete much of the work," according to a 2024 Business Insider report.

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The much-hyped AI industry promises to reduce labor costs and increase efficiency across industries. In turn, this has incentivized sketchy startup practices as opportunistic entrepreneurs market their apps based on future-facing potential.

The Information first reported that the Nate app might have "exaggerated tech capabilities to investors" back in 2022. At the time, e-commerce was experiencing a "pandemic-fueled shopping boom," the outlet reported, making fintech startups irresistibly appealing to venture capitalists. According to the new indictment, Saniger "concealed" the app's near zero percent automation rate from investors and even his own employees, restricting Nate's automation data as a "trade secret."

The "fake it till you make it" mentality is a well-established doctrine in the startup playbook, but clearly a risky one, at least, according to the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Instead of raising money, Saniger is now facing one charge each of securities fraud and wire fraud; both charges carry maximum sentences of 20 years in prison.

Mashable attempted to contact Saniger, and we'll update this article if we get a response.

Tesla's very bad 2025 is far from over. The latest setback: Current Tesla drivers are ending their relationship with the brand in record numbers.

In March 2025, the number of used Tesla vehicles for sale on the popular automotive marketplace Autotrader reached a record level, according to new data from its parent company Cox Automotive. This development was first reported by Sherwood.

In the last week of March, more than 13,000 Tesla electric vehicles were listed for sale on the online used car marketplace, setting a new record high for Tesla EVs. That's a 67 percent increase year-over-year in listings for used Teslas.

Further emphasizing Tesla's problems, this isn't an industry-wide trend; rather, it's a problem with Teslas specifically. Cox's data shows that the number of used Teslas listed for sale rose more than any other auto company's vehicles.

And as supply increases, the price of used Teslas will likely continue to fall. As Mashable previously reported, the value of used Teslas has been steadily decreasing by thousands of dollars. In addition, Forbes reported last month that the value of a used Tesla Model Y has dropped by $6,000 on average in the past year.

It gets worse: Sales of brand new Teslas are also plummeting around the globe. In Germany, for example, Tesla sales have fallen by 76 percent. Tesla owners looking to trade-in their vehicles have also ballooned, with the company now reportedly turning away Cybertruck owners who want to trade their vehicle.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk plays a controversial role in the Trump administration, and it's increasingly clear that Tesla customers are rejecting Musk through Tesla.

Over the past year, Tesla protests have appeared all over the world as people voice their dissatisfaction with Musk's close relationship with President Donald Trump and his role with DOGE. Through DOGE, Musk has spearheaded massive cuts in federal funding to important medical research and global welfare programs. Combined with growing competition in the EV market from other carmakers, Tesla has found waning interest in the brand — even among their own customers.

Keep checking Mashable for our latest tariff news and explainers, from delayed Nintendo Switch 2 preorders to reports of iPhone 16 panic buying.

As the trade war between the United States and China heats up, laptop makers including Dell, HP, and Lenovo will reportedly stop importing new devices into the U.S. for “at least two weeks.”

The report comes from the Commercial Times, a Chinese-language newspaper in Taiwan. The pause by companies like Dell and Lenovo could affect all of the consumer electronics they sell in the United States, such as laptops, Chromebooks, and tablets. (Mashable reached out to Dell, HP, and Lenovo for comment; we'll update this story if we get a response.)

Lenovo laptops could be impacted by tariffs. Credit: Joe Maldonado/Mashable

As President Donald Trump and China engage in a tit-for-tat tariff escalation, electronics manufacturers have been scrambling to adapt to a chaotic market. Already, Nintendo delayed pre-orders on the Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. and Canada. Laptop maker Framework paused shipments. Brands like Anker and Asus are raising prices for U.S. customers, while some DTC companies have started adding "Trump Tariff Surcharges" to their customers' bills.

The pace of tariff news has been dizzying this week. In the latest developments, President Trump increased total tariffs on Chinese goods to 145 percent. And on Friday, China retaliated by increasing tariffs on U.S. goods to 125 percent (the tariffs imposed by China go into effect Saturday, per Bloomberg).

Manufacturers aren’t the only ones anticipating a bleak economic outlook. The combination of global tariffs (which remain in effect), a trade war with China, and general uncertainty have spooked consumers as well.

A new economic survey from the University of Michigan found that “Consumer sentiment fell for the fourth straight month, plunging 11% from March.” Notably, consumer confidence fell among Democrats, independents, and Republicans alike. 

Keep checking Mashable for our latest tariff news and explainers, from delayed Nintendo Switch 2 preorders to reports of iPhone 16 panic buying.

President Donald Trump's tariff policies have only just gone into effect, and we're already seeing price hikes across consumer tech.

President Trump has imposed a huge tariff rate of 145 percent on China (where many tech products are manufactured), as well as smaller global tariffs on most other countries on the planet. That means importing goods to the United States is now much more expensive than it was two weeks ago. Several companies across multiple product categories, from laptops to GPUs and TVs, have announced higher-than-normal prices as a result.

Without wasting any more time, here are the confirmed tariff price increases in the tech world so far.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2 tariff impacts: What we know so far Asus laptops

Taiwanese tech giant Asus announced price hikes on several of its Zenbook and Vivobook laptops back in March, before Trump's "Liberation Day" shenanigans set most of these other price hikes in motion. So far, these price increases aren't massive, per se; they range between 5 and 10 percent for each affected laptop. For instance, the Zenbook A14 went from $1,099 to $1,199.

Asus told Mashable at the time that more Asus products could receive tariff-related price increases as the situation evolves. Since the tariffs on China are now substantially larger than they were in late March, don't be surprised if some prices go up even further.

Dame

Sexual wellness brand Dame is calling out President Trump directly with its price increases. In an Instagram post, the company announced that it will be adding a $5 "Trump Tariff Surcharge" on all of its products made in China. "Yes, that’s a “Trump Tariff Surcharge” in your cart. We’re sorry, really. But a 54% tariff on goods made in China is hitting us hard. So we’ve made the tough call to adjust prices," the Instagram caption reads. Dame also added artwork of the president's signature hairstyle to its shopping cart.

View this post on Instagram Framework laptops

Framework may not be as big of a name as Sony or Asus, but tech enthusiasts should know it as the maker of uniquely easy-to-repair laptops. They're designed to be taken apart, even by the hands of a casual user, with intuitive repair/replacement instructions baked into the machines themselves.

On Wednesday, Framework announced a flat 10 percent increase on laptop prices... and then Trump instituted a 90-day pause on all non-China tariffs. Since Framework manufactures its devices in Taiwan, prices were then reduced back to their normal states. However, Framework indicated in a company blog post that some components like bezels and expansion cards are made in China, so there will be price increases on those.

GPUs

Rather than going company-by-company, it's easiest to just say that graphics cards for PCs could see blanket price increases across the board, according to our friends at PCMag.

Since they're largely made in China, the 145 percent tariff on that country could hit the GPU import market very hard. One online retailer, Newegg, hiked prices on certain Nvidia GPUs by as much as $400 because of the Trump tariffs. While this will be an inconvenience (to put it lightly) for anyone building a custom PC, these kinds of GPUs are also necessary for the development of generative AI on an enterprise level. This will affect both consumers and businesses, in other words.

Anker products

Anker, a Chinese company that makes a lot of different electronics, including phone cases, charging cables, and portable chargers, has instituted a tariff price hike on many of its products on Amazon. So far, 127 different Anker products have been affected, with average price increases of 18 percent.

Since Anker's portable power banks are generally of pretty high quality and (until now) fairly affordable, this one hurts. Now might be the time to get a smartphone with a longer-lasting battery...if you can, at least, until tariffs affect those, too.

Sony TVs

This is a bit of an odd one in that the company hasn't confirmed that tariffs are responsible for the price increase, but it sure seems that way.

To be more specific, The Verge found that some of Sony's new Bravia OLED TV models have had around $500 tacked onto their U.S. prices, compared to a currency conversion of the Canadian prices. To be clear, even before tariff increases, these TVs weren't cheap. The 65-inch Bravia 8 II TV costs $3,999 in the United States; at Canadian outlets, the price converts to about $3,500 in U.S. dollars. It's hard to imagine Sony plopping $500 onto the price of a TV in the U.S. for any reason other than increased import costs.

Foreo

Foreo is a Swedish beauty company that makes a popular line of facial massagers and brushes. We've seen multiple reports that Foreo plans to increase its prices by 20 to 30 percent beginning April 22. At this time, we haven't been able to independently confirm this increase, and we've reached out to Foreo for comment. We'll update this story if we learn anything new.

Jolie

Jolie, the maker of a filtered showerhead, is one of the first companies to confirm the addition of a line item for tariffs during the customer checkout process. First reported by The Information, the DTC brand will soon add a "Trump liberation tariff" surcharge to its bills.

In a statement posted to LinkedIn, Jolie Skin Co. CEO Ryan Babenzien said, "We think transparency is the way to go here and I am giving Trump full credit for his decision to add this Tariff to all US consumers."

We'll be updating this post as new tariff price changes are confirmed.

Keep checking Mashable for our latest tariff news and explainers, from delayed Nintendo Switch 2 preorders to reports of iPhone 16 panic buying.

UPDATE: Apr. 11, 2025, 5:06 p.m. EDT This post has been updated with information about the sexual wellness company Dame.

OpenAI's GPT-4 model will soon be "fully replaced" by its natively multimodal GPT-4o model.

According to ChatGPT's release notes (via TechCrunch), "GPT-4 will be retired from ChatGPT" on April 30. The model, which was released over two years ago, will still be available in the API, but recent updates to GPT-4o have rendered GPT-4 somewhat obsolete.

"Recent upgrades have further improved GPT‑4o’s instruction following, problem-solving, and conversational flow, making it a natural successor to GPT‑4," the note read.

SEE ALSO: ChatGPT now remembers even more about your past conversations

For those who have been following OpenAI and the AI industry, it puts the breakneck speed of the industry into sharp relief, while simultaneously pointing out that GPT-5 has yet to emerge. GPT-4, released in March 2023, was a notable step up from GPT-3.5, the previous model, which ushered in the ChatGPT explosive introduction to the world. Since then, OpenAI has released the multimodal GPT-4o and iterations of its "o-series" models, which have "chain-of-thought" reasoning capabilities.

This announcement isn't entirely unexpected. In March, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared on X that the company was "simplifying" its offerings and would make GPT-4.5 its last "non-chain-of-thought model." After that, the company would focus on combining its o-series and GPT models into a product that's trained to adapt to users' needs. Making GPT-4o the default model is a step towards that effort to streamline its products.

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Currently, OpenAI plans to release o3 and o4-mini as standalone models and has pushed back the GPT-5 release, which Altman says will ship "in a few months." That all could change though, since GPT-5 has been delayed several times now.

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However, according to the release note, GPT-4 has officially served its purpose as a "pivotal moment in ChatGPT’s evolution." Its services are no longer required. RIP.

Sacramento stars Michael Angarano and Michael Angarano dissect their throwback wrestling scene from the film.

Sacramento is now in theaters.

Waymo, the autonomous driving tech company behind the human-less ride shares taking over America's major cities, is celebrating Autism Acceptance Month with everyone's favorite wholesome show: Netflix's Love On The Spectrum.

In the latest episode of Driven — Waymo's celebrity video series hosted by TV personality Andrew Freund — the company shines a spotlight on beau-of-the-moment Connor Tomlinson, star of the show's recent hit season, as he hitches a ride in a Waymo. "It is mind blowing to be in a car that is fully autonomous," Tomlinson tells Freund. "This reminds me of that scene in Jurassic Park."

SEE ALSO: Robot, take the wheel: What you need to know about autonomous vehicles rolling out across the U.S.

For the second episode of the video series' second season, Waymo brought in national nonprofit the Autism Society. According to the organization, autonomous vehicles can be a tool for greater independence among individuals in the Autism community, providing "consistent, safe, and predictable" modes of transit in a frequently hostile transportation space. Only a third of eligible adolescents with autism have a driver's license, according to recent studies.

"Transportation is a critical barrier to independence and well-being for many in the Autism community, limiting access to employment, healthcare, support services, and social connection,” said Kristyn Roth, Chief Marketing Officer at the Autism Society of America. “Many autistic individuals rely on caregivers or public transit — systems that can be overwhelming, complex, or unreliable. These challenges can significantly restrict a person’s autonomy and self-determination."

Tesla is no longer taking orders for its Model S and Model X electric vehicles in China, Reuters reports.

However, Elon Musk's EV company is still selling other Tesla models in China. So, why remove those specific vehicles from Tesla's website in China?

While Tesla has not provided an official reason, both the Model S and Model X are made in the United States.

Amid President Donald Trump's trade war with China, it appears Trump's "special government employee" Elon Musk has been caught in the crossfire. On Friday morning, China announced it would raise its tariff on U.S. goods to 125 percent in retaliation for the 145 levy Trump has placed on goods from China. The tariff on U.S. goods will go into effect on Saturday, April 12, Bloomberg reports.

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Last year, China imported 1,553 Model X cars and 311 Model S cars, according to a China Auto Dealers Association analyst. As Reuters reports, these two models account for less than 0.5 percent of the more than 657,000 Tesla deliveries in 2024. Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y vehicles are made in China and are sold both within the country and exported to European markets, among others. While the Model S and Model X are less popular in China, this development only adds to Tesla's many problems.

Musk's EV car company is currently experiencing sales problems around the world. A March report found that Tesla sales were down in Germany by a whopping 76 percent. Tesla sales in Australia have dropped by nearly 72 percent. Meanwhile, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association found that Tesla vehicle registrations across the EU dropped by 45 percent last year overall.

Some of Tesla's current customers are rejecting Musk's company as well. Tesla owners looking to give up their vehicles have pushed Tesla trade-ins to record highs. In fact, Tesla trade-ins are becoming so prominent that the company is reportedly turning away customers looking to trade-in their Cybertrucks. 

At the same time, used Tesla prices have fallen significantly as Tesla owners look to get rid of their ties to Musk through Tesla.

When it comes to the EV market in China, specifically, Tesla is also facing its strongest competition yet in the Chinese carmaker BYD, which is now selling more hybrid and EV vehicles than Tesla.

Keep checking Mashable for our latest tariff news and explainers, from delayed Nintendo Switch 2 preorders to reports of iPhone 16 panic buying.

About a dozen years after the first game, and three years after it was announced, Monaco 2 has finally arrived.

The new co-op heist game from developer Pocketwatch Games and publisher Humble Bundle launched on Thursday, April 10 on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series consoles for $24.99. Set in a colorful, isometric world with a cartoony art style, Monaco 2 follows in the silent footsteps of its predecessor with a unique heist-based mission design that can be enjoyed solo, in split-screen, or online co-op with friends.

Work together to execute a successful heist. Credit: Humble Bundle

There are several playable characters, each with their own abilities and roles. And as is often the case with heists, things will certainly go wrong. Players have to adapt to survive and escape with a big haul. The original Monaco was very well received when it launched in 2013, and early reviews of Monaco 2 on Metacritic indicate a similar reception for the sequel.

Up next from Humble is Lost Skies, courtesy of Bossa Games. Lost Skies is a third-person survival adventure game with solo and co-op play set in a very pretty-looking world full of floating islands and airships. If you like chopping down trees and swinging around on grappling hooks, Lost Skies looks to have a lot of that going for it. It launches on Steam in Early Access on April 18.

Disclaimer: Humble Games is owned by Ziff Davis, the publisher of Mashable.com.

After several cybersecurity-related delays, Microsoft is finally releasing its controversial Recall feature for Copilot Plus PCs.

Starting Thursday, April 10, Microsoft began gradually rolling out a preview of Recall, which records a user's activity by taking continuous screenshots of their computer screen (via The Verge). Those screenshots then become searchable, letting users recall past activity.

When we first learned about Recall, Mashable's former Tech Editor Kimberly Gedeon likened it to a piece of technology from a Black Mirror episode. Gedeon wrote at the time, "What is Recall? Recall is like hitting CTRL + H or Command Y, but instead of just getting a history of your browser activity, you're getting insight into everything you've ever seen on your Surface PC."

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First announced at Microsoft Build in May 2024, Recall immediately drew concern from the cybersecurity community. Experts called out hacker vulnerabilities made possible by recording a user's every move on their computer, with a former Microsoft cybersecurity analyst calling it a "disaster."

Is this the opposite of incognito mode? Credit: Microsoft

Microsoft subsequently delayed the launch several times to address some of the security issues, like making the feature opt-in instead of automatically enabling Recall for users. In December 2024, a Recall preview was made available to select members of the Windows Insider program, which is when The Verge's hands-on testing described it as "creepy, clever, and compelling."

Now, Recall is seeing a gradual public release for all Copilot Plus PC users, who will get to decide whether this assessment rings true. Early testers also discovered that Recall captures sensitive information like credit card and Social Security numbers even though it's not supposed to.

Recall can't be uninstalled, despite initial reports that it could be. However, it can be disabled, and users must explicitly opt in to the feature. Copilot Plus PC users can also "pause saving screenshots at any time," according to the Windows 11 Build notes.

SAVE 20%: As of April 11, the Shark FlexStyle styling and drying system is available at Amazon for just $239, down from $299.99. That's a 20% discount or $60.99 in savings.

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If you’re tired of spending all your cash on salon visits or overrated (and overpriced) hair styling tools, you’re in luck: Amazon’s got a Dyson Airwrap dupe available for 20% off.

As of April 11, you can snag the Shark FlexStyle for just $239, down from $299.99 at Amazon. That’s a savings of $60.99 and a hell of a lot cheaper than the $599.99 you’ll spend on the Airwrap.

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The Shark FlexStyle is a Mashable Choice Award winner and comes with two Auto-Wrap Curlers, an Oval Brush, a Paddle Brush, and a Concentrator. According to our Lead Shopping Reporter, Bethany Allard, it’s the closest thing to the real deal she’s tried.

“Between the FlexStyle and the Airwrap, it's hard for me to imagine a reason why you'd opt for the latter unless you're into big purchases for the sake of big purchases, or if you're especially loyal to Dyson,” writes Allard. “But if neither of those apply to you, then there's a better vacuum company making hair tech to throw a significantly smaller amount of your money behind.”

SAVE $17: As of April 11, get the Amazon Fire TV Stick (Like New) for $17.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $34.99. That's a discount of 49%.

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April is Earth Month, with Earth Day taking place on April 22. If you're looking for small ways to take care of the environment, buying used or refurbished tech items and reducing tech waste is a good place to start. You can do that at Amazon now, as there are tons of great discounted "like new" tech to snatch up as we speak. Whether you need a new TV or a streaming stick, you can feel good about what you're buying and reducing the amount of tech being sent to landfills.

As of April 11, get the Amazon Fire TV Stick (Like New) for $17.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $34.99. That's a discount of $17, or 49%.

SEE ALSO: The Fire TV Cube is $30 off at Amazon for a limited time

This Fire TV Stick is the previous version that's since been replaced with a new model, but it's still very much worth picking up. The "Like New" designation means it's used, but it's been tested by Amazon and rated "fully functional." According to the retailer, that means it's been given a "full diagnostic test" as well as a thorough cleaning and inspection with data wipes when applicable. Also, any potentially defective parts have been identified and replaced.

You can use it to watch live TV channels, news, sports, and more as well as streaming platforms like Prime Video, Disney+, Peacock, and more, with options for music streaming from Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, and more as well. There's plenty to enjoy here, as well as free options like Tubi, Pluto TV, and more.

This model doesn't serve 4K, but it's a powerful streaming device that you just plug in to your TV and go. It's 50% more powerful than the 2nd generation of the Fire TV Stick, according to Amazon, and it supports full HD with Alexa voice commands and physical power and volume buttons.

It's a great way to save some cash and give a used Fire TV Stick a new life, so consider buying used instead of a new version.