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Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for Windows: Lifetime License $49.97Microsoft 365 costs $99.99 per year at the cheapest, and that’s only if you pay for it all at once. It costs even more if you want to do it month to month. A better option is to switch to a lifetime license you own outright. Right now, you can actually get Microsoft Office 2024 for life, and it’s even on sale for $49.97 (reg. $249.99).
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Playwright Kat Sandler found inspiration in the Slavic folklore around Baba Yaga for a 2019 play she called Yaga. Now, she's adapted her script into a supernatural horror-laced mystery series centered around the disappearance of a playboy intrigued by witchcraft.
With its first two episodes, Yaga introduces a chilly coastal community, in which Henry Park (Hudson Williams), heir to a local commercial fishery, has gone missing. Family friend and private investigator Rapp (Noah Reid) returns to his childhood home to find the MIA stud, and in his place finds a doppelgänger named Logan (also played by Williams).
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In a more official capacity, police officer Carson (Clark Backo) pursues interviews with those who know Henry, including a bone-fixated professor (Carrie-Anne Moss). But at the center of this story is the question, is witchcraft real? And if so, what does that mean for Henry and his friends?
SEE ALSO: 'Yaga' isn't the show Hudson Williams fans want it to beIf Yaga's got you craving more supernatural series with thrills, mysteries, and spooky fun, we've got you covered with some spell-binding suggestions.
Chilling Adventures of SabrinaShow creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa spins his creepy comic book series, which reimagined Sabrina the Teenage Witch for horror lovers, into a gnarly teen drama with Kiernan Shipka in the title role. This Riverdale spinoff is a coming-of-age story about how this half-witch finds her way in the worlds of magic and man.
Running for 36 episodes across two seasons, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is a solid and spooky teen drama, rich with angst, flirting, and horror. Plus, Doctor Who's Michelle Gomez pops up in surprise role that's pitch-perfect casting.
Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Ross Lynch, Lucy Davis, Miranda Otto, Chance Perdomo, Michelle Gomez, Jaz Sinclair, Tati Gabrielle, Adeline Rudolph, Richard Coyle, Lachlan Watson, and Gavin Leatherwood
How to watch: Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is now streaming on Netflix.
YellowjacketsIf you're craving a show where female rage intersects with a paranormal mystery, you must watch Yellowjackets. On top of a wild story that has sparked lots of fan theories, the show's incredible ensemble cast will have you gasping and gagging.
Created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, this mind-bending horror series reimagines a Donner party scenario with a teenage girls soccer team. In 1996, the Yellowjackets were a varsity team flying to a national championship tournament, when their plane crashed in the Canadian wilderness. Stranded and determined to survive, they must be a team in the face of untold dangers, paranoia, and cannibalism. But that's not all. This series leaps ahead 25 years to show who the survivors are now, offering a string of mysteries for them to unravel.
Starring: Melanie Lynskey, Tawny Cypress, Ella Purnell, Sophie Nélisse, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sophie Thatcher, Samantha Hanratty, Steven Krueger, Warren Kole, Christina Ricci, Juliette Lewis, Courtney Eaton, Liv Hewson, Kevin Alves, Simone Kessell, Lauren Ambrose, Sarah Desjardins, Nia Sondaya, and Jenna Burgess
How to watch: Yellowjackets is now streaming on Paramount+.
Agatha All AlongThis spinoff from WandaVision transforms antagonist Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) into an MCU anti-heroine. Set three years after the events in Westview, New Jersey, this supernatural spinoff follows Agatha as she builds a coven of misfits to take on the witch's road.
SEE ALSO: 'Agatha All Along' review: Kathryn Hahn conjures up pure, witchy funIn their quest, there will be battles involving magic, violence, and dark secrets unearthed. Hahn is crackling in the lead role, bolstered by a terrific supporting cast. With just one season, this one's a solid weekend binge, especially during spooky season.
Starring: Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke, Debra Jo Rupp, Aubrey Plaza, Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn, Okwui Okpokwasili, Patti LuPone, Evan Peters, Maria Dizzia, Paul Adelstein, and Miles Gutierrez-Riley
How to watch: Agatha All Along is now streaming on Disney+.
The Fall of the House of UsherHorror auteur Mike Flanagan uses Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Fall of the House of Usher" as the inspiration for a Succession-like mini-series about one truly twisted family.
The Ushers, who own a problematic pharmaceutical company, have power, wealth, privilege, and a lot of skeletons in their closets. Their vices are many, ranging from substance abuse and violence to sex, sex, and sex. But a high price must be paid for their sins, and Death has come to collect in the form of a sexy, magical woman.
Told across eight episodes, this sultry, creepy mini-series is perfectly suited to spooky season, and easy to binge over a weekend.
Starring: Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Mary McDonnell, Henry Thomas, Kate Siegel, Rahul Kohli, Samantha Sloyan, T'Nia Miller, Zach Gilford, Willa Fitzgerald, Michael Trucco, Katie Parker, Sauriyan Sapkota, Matt Biedel, Crystal Balint, Ruth Codd, Kyliegh Curran, Carl Lumbly, and Mark Hamill
How to watch: The Fall of the House of Usher is now streaming on Netflix.
Interview with the VampireOkay, sure, I could have gone with Mayfair Witches, another dark magic show on AMC. However, its sibling series Interview with the Vampire just has more bite.
Adapted from Anne Rice's the Vampire Chronicles, this series follows the toxic romance of undead lovers Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) and Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid) across centuries. The first two seasons focus on Louis' side of their story, while Season 3 offers The Vampire Lestat. Rich with sex, murder, and big feelings, this supernatural drama is highly rewatchable. Plus, Yaga fans can look for Noah Reid in the third season, where he pops up as Lestat's moody guitarist Larry.
Starring: Jacob Anderson, Sam Reid, Eric Bogosian, Bailey Bass, Assad Zaman, Delainey Hayles, Ben Daniels, Joseph Potter, and Jennifer Ehle
How to watch: Interview with the Vampire and The Vampire Lestat are now streaming on AMC+.
For most of its first season, Avatar: Seven Havens has focused primarily on one Haven: Ellora. However, in its eighth and ninth episodes, it begins to broaden its world to the other six Havens, giving viewers juicy breadcrumbs of what to expect from the rest of the show.
SEE ALSO: 'Avatar: Seven Havens' finally shows us how Korra broke the worldThe episodes, titled "The Envoys: Part One" and "The Envoys: Part Two," introduce delegates from the other Havens who have arrived in Ellora to answer the city's call for aid. From the historians of New Ba Sing Se to the gearheads of Akasha, here's everything we've learned about these new Havens.
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New Ba Sing SeThe Cataclysm may have completely reshaped the world of Avatar, but somehow, the Earth Kingdom capital Ba Sing Se managed to endure. While the Haven may be called New Ba Sing Se, its inhabitants still live like they're in the old world. Their Earth Kingdom attire is the most familiar piece of costuming in the show so far, and their arrival on flying bison is a welcome sight. Note the gas masks each bison must wear on their muzzle. While the historians of New Ba Sing Se like to live in the past, it's clear they still have to adapt to their apocalyptic present in some ways.
AkashaThe Haven of Akasha serves almost as a foil to New Ba Sing Se. Its inhabitants also look to the past, but instead of focusing on history, they focus on technology. According to "The Envoys: Part One," they're the only Haven that's learned how to use old world tech, and it shows in their Mad Max-esque motorcycles.
SEE ALSO: 'Avatar: Seven Havens' may have just confirmed a massive fan theory Feather MountainOur primary entry point into the Haven of Feather Mountain is its ruler: Empress Yeshe (voiced by Jennie Kwan). She's a beloved ruler and talented airbender, yet she seems stifled by the constant supervision from her guards. If she sounds familiar, it's because Kwan also voiced Suki in The Last Airbender!
Seven Havens doesn't reveal much about Feather Mountain's culture beyond Empress Yeshe, but she does say that her realm "makes space for forgiveness." That makes it sound surprisingly nice and balanced for an apocalyptic hideout. Maybe Pavi (voiced by Saheli Khan) and Nisha (voiced by Aishu Devan) could head there if they need a vacation?
NubatAnother Haven introduced in "The Envoys: Part One" is Nubat, but only in passing. During the summit, Commander Karthik (Akshay Khanna) meets with Rehan (voiced by Sunkrish Bala), the Head Lotus of Nubat, along with the Head Lotuses of Akasha. That's the only time Nubat gets mentioned in the episode, but otherwise we know very little about the Haven.
We know that Rehan is a waterbender, and he dresses in furs reminiscent of the old Water Tribe dress. Yet that could be a personal choice instead of a Haven-specific one, as the clothing in Havens like Ellora seems like a melting pot of different bending styles. For now, Nubat remains a bit of a mystery.
Republic ForestHowever, Nubat's mystery is nowhere near as juicy as that of Republic Forest. Alongside another, as-yet-unnamed Haven, Republic Forest is one of the only two Havens who didn't send envoys to Ellora. That's because Republic Forest cut communication with the other Havens long ago, leading the rest of the world to wonder whether they're still alive.
Members of the Faceless believe they are and that they are free from the storms that plague the other Havens. That's where they hope to head following their attack on the summit in Ellora.
While no one knows what truly lies in Republic Forest, we can hazard some guesses based on the name. The Haven — or whatever is left of it — is likely in the remains of Republic City, which now appears to have become a forest. Based on the flashback to Korra's memories in episode 6, it seems as if the Cataclysm started in Republic City and had a lot to do with unleashed spirit energy. Could the influx of energy have expanded Republic City's Spirit Wilds into a whole spirit forest?
Avatar: Seven Havens is now streaming on Paramount+, with new episodes every Friday.
Avatar: Seven Havens gets cosmic in its ninth episode, and may have just confirmed a big fan theory in the process.
SEE ALSO: 'Avatar: Seven Havens' finally shows us how Korra broke the worldIn the episode, titled "The Envoys: Part Two," Avatar Pavi (voiced by Saheli Khan) once again makes contact with the menacing, diamond-shaped anomaly that's been threatening Ellora. This time, instead of showing her a flashback of Avatar Korra's memories like it did in episode 6, the anomaly transports Pavi to a place that's familiar to any Avatar fan: outer space.
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What does Pavi see after touching the anomaly?Okay, Pavi isn't physically in space, but her spirit winds up floating in a cosmic void. It's the same void Avatars Aang and Korra found themselves in before entering the Avatar State. In their series, they followed a glowing path to a massive cosmic projection of themselves holding a ball of white energy. Once they stepped into the ball, they'd be in the Avatar State. The entire cosmic set-up is a neat visual representation of the spiritual and mental components of being the Avatar. However, it's not what we see in Seven Havens.
Like Aang and Korra, Pavi follows a path through space in Seven Havens. But instead of finding a vision of herself, she sees a massive circular gate. Like the anomaly, it glows black and red. Unlike the anomaly's fragmented, angular geometry, this gate bears a beautiful, flowery design.
SEE ALSO: 'Avatar: Seven Havens' episode 5 is chock-full of 'Last Airbender' Easter eggsFrom there, Seven Havens reveals that beyond this circle lie six others, each ringed in their own glowing colors, although none bear a design yet.
The progression of these colors is a visual Avatar fans are familiar with, going all the way back to Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2, episode 19, "The Guru." In that episode, Aang visits guru Pathik to learn how to enter and control the Avatar State. Pathik teaches him about unblocking his chakras, which are points of concentrated energy throughout the body, with real-world roots in Buddhist and Hindu practices.
The scenes in which Aang unblocks his chakras are each tinged with a specific color tied to each chakra, starting with red and moving up to orange, yellow, and so on. It's the exact same color progression as the gates Pavi encounters, highly implying that she is looking at a series of chakras. But they aren't hers. Instead, each of the seven chakras is almost certainly tied to one of the seven Havens.
Avatar: Seven Havens' chakra theory, explained.Throughout Seven Havens' run, series fans have theorized that each Haven represents one of the seven chakras. After all, the show's opening credits show the Havens as glowing points of color on a map, each corresponding to one of the chakra colors. The same color scheme carries over to the costumes of the Havens in the play about the Cataclysm in the very first episode.
All of this is compelling evidence for the theory, but Pavi's vision in "The Envoys: Part Two" is the strongest confirmation of the theory so far. Let's start with the red gate in front of Pavi. It is the same color as the first chakra guru Pathik teaches Aang about: the Earth chakra, known in real-world practices as the root chakra. It sits at the base of the spine. According to Pathik, it deals with survival, but it's blocked by fear.
All these concepts of survival, fear, and the root chakra figure into Seven Havens in some way. Book 1 is titled "Survival," while the season finale is titled "The Root Chakra." As for fear, the city of Ellora is overrun with it. Whenever someone comes into contact with the anomaly, they become afflicted by fear.
With that in mind, it seems like the anomaly isn't truly some kind of spirit demon. Rather, it's a physical manifestation of the blocked energies of Ellora, which explains its appearance as a warped version of the design on the gate. In order to keep the world in balance, Pavi and her twin sister Nisha (voiced by Aishu Devan) will surely have to find a way to unblock Ellora — the root chakra — and likely the other havens as well.
Each of the seven Havens representing a chakra raises a massive question, though. What are they chakras of? They seem to be chakras of the entire world, but does that mean that the Earth in the Avatar universe is actually its own living being? Was the Cataclysm caused in part by blockage of these energy points?
All will surely become clear as Seven Havens continues to open its mystery box. For now, though, Pavi's vision is the clearest answer viewers have gotten to the many questions the show has raised about the world post-Cataclysm.
Avatar: Seven Havens is now streaming on Paramount+, with new episodes every Friday.
Since Avatar Studios announced Avatar: Seven Havens, Avatar fans' biggest question has been, "How did Avatar Korra cause the apocalypse?"
In Seven Havens episode 7, we finally get closer to finding out.
SEE ALSO: 'Avatar: Seven Havens' episode 5 is chock-full of 'Last Airbender' Easter eggsThe episode continues twin Avatars Pavi (voiced by Saheli Khan) and Nisha's (voiced by Aishu Devan) quest to find their parents. Their investigation brings them back to the mysterious glowing red anomaly that has plagued Ellora on and off throughout the season. It left behind a mass of crystals following its resurgence in the zombie-influenced "Night of the Afflicted," and when Pavi and Nisha tunnel beneath those crystals, they discover the ruins of what appears to be an old world factory. Based on the gear logo on the wall and an old mover showing Asami Sato cutting a ribbon outside the building, it's a Futures Industries factory.
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Avatar: Seven Havens teases the Cataclysm.Deep in the bowels of the factory, Pavi finds a vast pit full of a strange liquid whose surface ripples with the glowing red design of the anomaly. As she makes contact with it, she's greeted with a memory of Republic City before the Cataclysm. The city has been completely rebuilt following the battle with Kuvira at the end of The Legend of Korra, in which Korra created a new spirit portal within the city's Spirit Wilds. Now, the yellow beam of that portal appears to emerge straight from a Future Industries tower, suggesting that the people of Republic City have built over or around the Spirit Wilds. That couldn't possibly have a negative impact on the physical world's relationship with the Spirit World, right?
SEE ALSO: 'Avatar: Seven Havens' gifts us a perfect Halloween episodeIn Pavi's anomaly vision, she also sees a concerned-looking Korra, one who's much older than when we last left her, flying from Air Temple Island to Republic City. When Nisha joins Pavi in the vision, the scene changes drastically. The twins find themselves in the city streets, surrounded by fires and explosions. As the smoke clears from a motorcycle crash, the twins see Korra again. This time, though, she's changed: She's in the Avatar State, and she sports a menacing smirk. That can only mean one thing. The twins are seeing the moment Korra somehow turned and broke the world.
As Pavi and Nisha look on, Korra reaches up to pipe-like structures running along Republic City's skyscrapers and tears them down. The breaking of the pipes unleashes massive bands of destructive purple energy beams, which look very similar to the spirit vine energy Kuvira harnessed in her campaign to conquer Republic City.
That's all we get of the Cataclysm, but there's already a lot to unpack here, from Republic City's new look to the purple energy beams. Most fascinating of all might be the pipe structures Korra is tearing down. Their design is not rigid and pipe-like, but instead resembles vines. In rebuilding Republic City, could its citizens have tried to harness spirit energy from the Spirit Wilds as an energy source? Did they build around the vines climbing up buildings, and if so, did that strategy backfire spectacularly, contributing to the Cataclysm? Based on Republic City's skyline and these mysterious pipes, it seems like the physical world's relationship with the Spirit World was already way out of whack by the time the Cataclysm happened. That's odd, given that much of Korra's time as the Avatar was focused on maintaining that balance. After all, she opened the spirit portals at the poles and in Republic City.
Is Korra really to blame for the Cataclysm?That brings us to Korra herself. Let's be totally real here. That smirking woman in the Avatar State might look like Korra and bend like Korra, but that frightening smile and the intent on destroying the world just doesn't feel like her. Obviously, a lot has changed since we last saw Korra on TV, but I refuse to believe she had an entire personality transplant!
Instead, this version of Korra in the Avatar State recalls a more sinister figure from Book 2 in The Legend of Korra. In the climax of that season, villain Unalaq merged with the darkness spirit Vaatu to create a dark Avatar whose eyes glowed red, contrasting with the white glow of the light spirit Raava, who lives within the Avatar. In the Seven Havens vision, Korra's eyes still glow white, yet her unsettling body language screams that the Avatar State has been corrupted in some way.
By the end of Season 2, Korra defeated Vaatu, but did not destroy him outright. Instead, his spirit is set to regrow within Raava over a period of 10,000 years, until the next Harmonic Convergence. That's a ways off within the Avatar timeline, but could the rapid acceleration of technology or Korra's proximity to the Spirit Wilds have accelerated that growth somewhat? Or alternatively, did some Future Industries technology create the anomaly and trigger some dark turn in Korra? I could very well be barking up the wrong spirit vine, but I have a feeling Book 2 of The Legend of Korra is about to become very, very important.
Clearly, we haven't gotten the full story yet, and Seven Havens is being very careful in how it doles out Korra's memories. In this episode alone, it leaves a gap between Korra's flight to Republic City and the Cataclysm. (Assuming the visions happen on the same night, that is, as Korra is wearing the exact same outfit in both.) That gap could be key to understanding Korra's motives in bringing on the Cataclysm, and hopefully in clearing her name somewhat in the timeline of Seven Havens.
Avatar: Seven Havens is now streaming on Paramount+, with new episodes every Friday.
SAVE $175.50: As of Oct. 23, the Dyson Airwrap i.d. is on sale for $534.49 at Amazon. That's a 25% discount on the list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Airwrap i.d. $534.49 at AmazonAmazon has a new deal on the Dyson Airwrap i.d., which includes the Dyson Chitosan post-style serum.
If you're wanting to upgrade to the popular styling tool and pair it with the brand's own products, this is a great deal. As of Oct. 23, you can take home this bundle for $534.49, down from the usual $709.99. That's a discount of over $170.
The Dyson Airwrap i.d. is designed to make styling much easier, offering several styling functions in one device. Depending on the look you're after, you can use it to dry, curl, wave, smooth, or shape your hair, with attachments to help you switch between finishes.
One of the standout features of the Airwrap is its integration with the MyDyson app. Using Bluetooth, the tool can create a personalized styling routine based on your hair type and length, helping you achieve more consistent results each time you use it. Its styling technology is also designed to rely on airflow rather than extreme heat, so heat damage isn't a concern.
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TL;DR: The Insta360 Mic starts at $79.99 for a single transmitter, with receiver bundles priced at $139.99 for a 1TX + 1RX setup and $249.99 for the complete 2TX + 1RX kit. It combines a customizable E-Ink display, onboard microSD storage for 32-bit float backup recording, and AI noise cancellation.
Opens in a new window Credit: Insta360 Insta360 Mic Shop Now at AmazonInsta360 has spent the last few years dominating the action and 360 camera space, but even the crispest 8K footage gets ruined if the audio sounds like it was recorded inside a tin can. Enter the Insta360 Mic — the newest mid-tier option designed to bridge the gap between the budget-friendly Mic Air and the top-end Mic Pro.
Built for daily vloggers, travelers, weekend sports shooters, and podcasters, it brings high-end features down to an approachable level so you don't have to blow your whole budget on gear. Each transmitter rocks a customizable E-Ink display on the front, letting you upload your channel logo, personal brand, or even a photo of your pet to show off while filming.
Credit: Insta360An onboard microSD card slot lets you capture 32-bit float backup tracks directly to the transmitter. If audio suddenly spikes during a loud celebration or drops during a quiet moment, the massive dynamic range keeps the sound from clipping or distorting, giving you plenty of room to adjust levels during editing. You also get a dedicated NPU-based AI chip that strips out background chatter and ambient noise without making human voices sound like a compressed robot.
If you already shoot on Insta360 hardware like the X6, X5, Luna Ultra, or Ace Pro 2, the Direct Connect feature pairs the mic directly to your camera over Bluetooth, with no receiver required. Shooting on a phone or mirrorless DSLR instead? Simply plug the included receiver in using the USB-C adapter or 3.5mm jack for a traditional lavalier setup.
A single charge gets you up to 13 hours on the transmitter alone, and the charging case bumps the total runtime to 34 hours for long multi-day shoots. You can even sync four transmitters onto a single receiver, mixing and matching with older Mic Pro units, to handle group interviews or podcasts.
The Insta360 Mic is available today, starting at $79.99 for a standalone transmitter, $139.99 for a 1TX + 1RX kit, and $249.99 for the complete 2TX + 1RX bundle with the charging case.
Tesla's Cybertruck will no longer be released in Australia and New Zealand. The company announced its cancellation in these regions in an email to customers on Friday.
"After careful consideration, plans to produce the Cybertruck for Australia and New Zealand have been discontinued," Tesla wrote. "As a result, we're unable to fulfil your reservation and it will be cancelled."
SEE ALSO: Someone drove a Tesla Cybertruck into a lake to test 'Wade Mode.' It didn't end well.Drivers in Australia and New Zealand had been able to preorder Tesla's Cybertruck since it was initially unveiled in 2019. At the time, the company planned to start production in late 2021, eight years after CEO Elon Musk first teased the Cybertruck in 2013.
Now five years past the Cybertruck's previous manufacturing date, it seems that Australian and Kiwi customers' patient waiting has not borne the results they were promised. The Cybertruck has been removed from both Tesla's Australian and New Zealand websites, which now only offer the Model 3, Model Y and preorders for the Roadster.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Those eager to secure a Cybertruck had been required to pay a preorder deposit of $AU/NZ150. Fortunately, Tesla has stated that all such payments will be refunded. The company has also said that customers whose preorders were cancelled will be given a one-year subscription to Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system — provided they buy a new Model 3 or Model Y instead.
(Despite its name, the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system does not enable Tesla's electric vehicles to autonomously drive themselves. Rather, it is a driving assistance feature that offers some automation, and still requires a driver to actively pay attention and control the car.)
RedditWhile some enthusiasts have been disappointed by the cancellation of their Cybertruck preorders, many other EV users are celebrating that it won't make it onto Australia and New Zealand's roads. Even users of the r/TeslaAustralia subreddit have shed few tears over the Cybertruck's cancelled plans in the country.
The Cybertruck has been widely derided as ugly since its introduction, with people likening it to everything from a child's drawing to low-poly video game graphics. Many have also been unimpressed by negative reports on the Cybertruck's build quality, the vehicle having been subject to multiple recalls in the U.S. where it is already available. Now drivers in Australia and New Zealand won't have to worry about it as well.
Reddit Reddit Reddit Reddit Reddit RedditTL;DR: Preorders for the physical version of Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake are $10 off at Amazon. Preorder your copy now for $59.88, and you'll also get a preorder price guarantee.
Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' (Digital) $59.99 at AmazonThere are just a few weeks until Nintendo finally drops the Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The game is officially out on Nov. 5, but Zelda fans have been excited for this game ever since the release of gameplay preview footage.
You can already preorder both the digital and physical copies at Amazon. Even better than that, you can already get a deal on the physical edition. It was originally priced at $69.99, but as of Oct. 22, it's down to $59.88 for total savings of $10.11. The digital version is available for $59.99.
As an extra incentive, Amazon is offering a price guarantee on preorders. That means that if the price changes between now and the point the game is released — when your card is actually charged — you'll pay the lowest price point from that period (in other words, if it drops to $55 before you receive the game, that's what you'll pay).
If you need another reason to preorder, Nintendo is also releasing special packaging with textured foil cover art as part of the first print run on the physical edition. It's a can't-miss deal for collectors and die-hard Zelda fans.
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.
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SEE ALSO: Hurdle: Everything you need to know to find the answers Hurdle Word 1 hintShip bed.
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Hurdle Word 3 hintCompany.
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Hurdle Word 4 hintSurpass.
Hurdle Word 4 answerOUTDO
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Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier for people who watch baseball.
As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a 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. The sports Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Each puzzle features 16 words, and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise 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 before the game ends.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.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: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. Here's a hint for today's Connections: Sports Edition categoriesWant a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow: Pennant hopefuls
Green: Defunct baseball
Blue: GOAT Brewers
Purple: Championship MVP's
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: MLB Teams to Reach The League Championship Series This Year
Green: Former MLB Team Names
Blue: Brewers All-Stars, Historically
Purple: World Series MVPs, with The First Letter Changed
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The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition #760 is...
What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?MLB Teams to Reach The League Championship Series This Year: BREWERS, DODGERS, GUARDIANS, RAYS
Former MLB Team Names: BROWNS, DEVIL RAYS, EXPOS, PILOTS
Brewers All-Stars, Historically: FIELDER, FINGERS, SHEETS, WEEKS
World Series MVPs, with The First Letter Changed: CAMELS, EYE, MEAGER, METER
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports 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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Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalog.
Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.
Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.
How to play PipsIf you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity with how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.
SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 23, 2026The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible — and common — for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.
Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:
Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.
Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.
Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.
Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.
Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.
If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.
SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for October 23, 2026 Easy difficulty hints, answers for October 23 PipsNumber (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 1-3, placed horizontally.
Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 1-3, placed horizontally; 2-4, placed horizontally.
Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 2-4, placed horizontally; 4-4, placed vertically.
Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 5-2, placed vertically; 5-6, placed vertically.
Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 5-6, placed vertically.
Medium difficulty hints, answers for October 23 PipsGreater Than (7): Everything in this space must be greater than 7. The answer is 6-5, placed vertically; 2-2, placed vertically.
Greater Than (1): Everything in this space must be greater than 1. The answer is 2-2, placed vertically.
Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally; 0-4, placed horizontally.
Number (15): Everything in this space must add up to 15. The answer is 6-5, placed vertically; 5-5, placed vertically.
Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 0-4, placed horizontally; 4-2, placed vertically.
Less Than (3): Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 4-2, placed vertically.
Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 4-1, placed vertically.
Hard difficulty hints, answers for October 23 PipsNumber (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-4, placed horizontally.
Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 0-4, placed horizontally.
Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 1-2, placed vertically.
Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-3, placed vertically.
Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-3, placed vertically.
Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 1-3, placed horizontally.
Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 1-3, placed horizontally.
Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 1-2, placed vertically.
Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 0-3, placed vertically.
Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 1-0, placed vertically.
Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 2-3, placed vertically.
Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 3-4, placed vertically.
Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-4, placed vertically.
Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-1, placed horizontally.
Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 4-1, placed horizontally.
Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 1-0, placed vertically.
Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-5, placed vertically.
Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 3-4, placed vertically.
Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 2-4, placed vertically.
Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 3-6 placed horizontally.
Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 1-5, placed vertically.
Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 0-5, placed vertically.
Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-0, placed vertically.
Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 5-4, placed horizontally.
Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 5-4, placed horizontally.
Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 5-3, placed vertically.
Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 1-5, placed vertically.
Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 2-0, placed vertically.
Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 0-5, placed horizontally.
Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 0-5, placed horizontally.
Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 5-3, placed vertically.
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Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers.
Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle, and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need.
While we are focused more on meanings than hints in this story, sometimes learning that many of the words have completely unrelated meanings is a clue in and of itself. Connections frequently includes clues that involve words within words and other visual clues.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 23, 2026 Direct meaningExpressing opinions clearly, plainly and without beating around the bush.
Frank meaningSpeaking or acting with sincerity and directness,
Open meaningNot closed, blocked, sealed or covered
Vocal meaningRelating to, produced by, or intended for the human voice or speech.
Driver meaningA computer program that controls hardware.
Extension meaningAn extra part or allowance added to a main thing.
Plugin meaningA software component that adds specific features to an existing program or platform without changing its core code
Update meaningTo bring something or someone up to date by adding the newest information, making it more modern or providing recent facts
Double meaningWhen a word, phrase or sentence can be understood in two distinct ways at the same time
Love meaningA strong, deep emotional and mental state of affection, attraction or devotion toward a person, animal,or activity.
Phone meaningAn electronic device that lets two or more people talk to each other across a distance using wires or radio signals.
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Spinal meaningRelating to, or affecting the spine.
Distance meaningThe numerical measurement of how far apart two objects, points or places are.
Force meaningA push or a pull.
Power meaningThe ability, righto r political strength to govern, influence, or direct people, events or nations
Time meaningThe continuous progression of existence where events move forward from the past, through the present and into the future
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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a math whiz.
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.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.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.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for October 23, 2026 Here's a hint for today's Connections categoriesWant a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow: Don't beat around the bush
Green: Tech uploads
Blue: Mathematics
Purple: Lightly hit
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Here are today's Connections categoriesNeed a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: Forthright
Green: Things you install on a computer
Blue: Quantities in a formula for power
Purple: __ Tap
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Drumroll, please!
The solution to today's Connections #1230 is...
What is the answer to Connections todayForthright: DIRECT, FRANK, OPEN, VOCAL
Things you install on a computer: DRIVER, EXTENSION, PLUGIN, UPDATE
Quantities in a formula for power: DISTANCE, FORCE, POWER, TIME
__ Tap: DOUBLE, LOVE, PHONE, SPINAL
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Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you stick your nose where it doesn't belong.
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.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on MashableBy 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 October 23, 2026 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: None of your beeswax!The words are related to curiosity.
Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explainedThese words describe being in others' business.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.
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NYT Strands spangram answer todayToday's spangram is Busy Body.
NYT Strands word list for October 23Nosy
Prying
Inquisitive
Snoopy
Eavesdropping
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Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you get nervous easily.
If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 23, 2026 Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What's the best Wordle starting word?The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.
Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:Quaver.
Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?The letter L appears twice.
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Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...Today's Wordle starts with the letter T.
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...
TRILL
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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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SAVE OVER $20: As of Oct. 22, the Anker Solix C200 DC portable power station is marked down to $129.98 at Amazon. That's $20.01 off its full price of $149.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker SOLIX C200 DC Portable Power Station $129.98 at AmazonAnker isn't waiting until November to hop on the Black Friday bandwagon. The company has already dropped plenty of early deals for shoppers to check out, including portable power stations.
Over at Amazon, the Anker Solix C200 DC is marked down to $129.98. Compared to paying its full price of $149.99, this offer saves you just over $20. It's currently marked as a limited-time deal, so the clock is ticking to save.
SEE ALSO: The 65+ absolute best stocking stuffers for 2026The Anker Solix C200 DC may be small, but it's still packed with power to keep your devices charged up while you're on the go. It comes with a 192Wh battery that delivers a 200W output, plus five charging ports to handle your tech: a 100W USB-C, a 140W USB-C, a 15W USB-C, and two 12W USB-A ports.
And speaking of taking it on the go, it's 39% smaller than similar power stations, so bringing it along on a camping trip won't feel like a hassle. This power station is also easy to recharge, with three options: a 140W USB-C PD 3.1 port, 100W solar panels, or a car socket.
Don't let a low battery get you down. Act fast to save on the Anker Solix C200 DC while it's on sale at Amazon.
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office 2024 Home for Mac or PC for a one-time $114.97 (reg. $149.99) through Oct. 25 — includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2024 Home for Mac or PC: One-Time Purchase $112.97Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations aren’t going anywhere. Neither are the monthly fees that often come with productivity software. Microsoft Office 2024 Home for Mac or PC is just $114.97 (reg. $149.99) through Oct. 25, and it’s a one-time purchase for lifetime access.
This edition includes the 2024 desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote, which means it is a practical toolkit for students, families, and anyone who regularly works with documents.
Word handles everything from school essays to personal correspondence, with advanced formatting controls and collaboration features that let multiple people work on the same document.
Excel offers Dynamic Arrays and functions such as FILTER, SORT, and UNIQUE, which help organize information and automatically update results when data changes.
PowerPoint includes presentation recording with voice, video, and closed captions, while OneNote gives you a convenient place to organize notes and ideas.
One major advantage of the desktop apps is offline access. You can write, edit spreadsheets, and create presentations without an active internet connection, then sync supported files when you’re back online.
The software also supports real-time collaboration, making it easier to work on group assignments or shared family projects when connected.
Unlike Microsoft 365, this version doesn’t require monthly or annual subscription payments.
A couple of important details: Office 2024 Home doesn’t include Outlook, and each license covers one Mac or Windows PC. The one-use activation code is linked to your Microsoft account rather than the device itself.
For anyone who prefers familiar productivity software without recurring fees, this is a straightforward way to get the essential Office apps.
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Growing up in Pittsburgh, my childhood Halloween hauls were 70 percent Clark Bars. Emptying my bag onto the living room floor, I’d channel my inner Ralphie from A Christmas Story, muttering a disappointed "Ohhhhh fuuudge!" at all that local chocolate.
Because Clark Bars were manufactured in Pittsburgh, customers at the local G.C. Murphy or Thrift Drug could scoop up giant bags at markdown prices. Clark had Halloween cornered in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Times have changed. Those stores are gone, Clark Bars are rare, and I’m old enough that I don't have to say "fudge" when I'm angry. But one thing hasn't changed: kids still treat trick-or-treating like a game of neighborhood Rolo roulette. Back then, anything besides a Clark Bar was a coveted confection.
After I reluctantly grew up, I went into retail, leading media relations for Kmart and Sears. Our Kmart stores would load up on cheap candy before Halloween, and sales always topped costumes or decorations. Corporate buyers spent months planning exactly what to sell, how much to order, and where to ship it across 1,000 stores. Then, like clockwork on Nov. 1, the leftovers went on clearance. Apparently, peanut butter cups don’t age well on store shelves.
SEE ALSO: Hello Nancy put over $248 worth of sex toys in a $79 Halloween mystery box — and I'm here for itThat human-driven process seems so stale now. Nowadays, people snicker at the butterfingers of humans, proverbial pez heads who can let things slip be-twix their fingers. But don’t be too quick to kiss humans goodbye.
Today, childhood nostalgia is being systematically optimized away by advanced predictive analytics and logistical AI. The invisible hand of the candy aisle knows your neighborhood’s demographic profile better than you do, and it has already decided if your zip code deserves the "good stuff." Where I grew up, we wouldn’t be getting Toblerone, that’s for sure.
Global candy manufacturers and big-box retailers openly deploy AI-driven "demand sensing" models. Retailers now feed past transactions, social media trends, and hyper-local product inventory into machine learning networks. By analyzing this data, algorithms can forecast exactly how a specific neighborhood will shop.
The system cross-references local census records and homeownership rates to shift delivery pallets before the first plastic pumpkin hits shelves. Quite frankly, that is a helluva lot of data.
The result is a hyper-focused predictive allocation engine. If a well-to-do suburb experiences a millennial baby boom, something like Walmart’s demand-forecasting algorithms catch the trend early. By analyzing local sales history and foot traffic, the system uses machine learning to automatically trigger massive shipments of premium, multi-brand chocolate variety packs to those specific high-demand stores weeks in advance.
Conversely, if you live in a high-density urban apartment block of young professionals or an aging retirement community, the AI predicts low trick-or-treater turnout. Premium inventory is rerouted elsewhere, leaving your local store shelves bare of anything but low-tier hard candies.
In other words, your neighbors couldn't buy the good candy even if they wanted to; the algorithm decided they weren't worth the shipping cost. What a snobby algorithm.
Then I got to thinking, what happens when these algorithms collide with regional history, creating an inevitable feedback loop? Take my childhood Pittsburgh data. Today's predictive AI won't see a city of disappointed children. Nope, it will only see a massive, recurring seasonal spike for Clark Bars.
Blind to our melt-away misery, the algorithm would flag this as a "regional preference," boost bulk buying, slash the price, and flood local shelves. By automating past behavior, the machine ensures future generations face the exact same crisis I did. A lot of kids like me venting an "Ohhhhh fuuudge!"
The algorithm isn't just looking backward, either. It also parses unstructured data like live weather forecasts. If the machine catches even a whiff of rain on Oct. 31, it can instantly reduce shipments of trick-or-treating candy to your entire region, prioritizing indoor alternatives like party kits or ghoulish plastic backdrops.
The system is also secretly scrolling social media. The second a viral TikTok video of an influencer with a trending marshmallow ghost Peep with bug eyes catches fire, the algorithm intercepts the digital signal. It immediately diverts entire shipping containers of Peeps to the hip, urban zip codes driving the clicks, leaving the surrounding suburbs out of the loop.
To the TikTok victor go the Peep spoils.
We spend a lot of time fretting about generative AI replacing human artists or stealing digital identities. Yet, the most immediate way AI alters our culture is deceptively invisible; quietly sucking the random, chaotic joy out of a community holiday and dressing it in the costume of an optimization spreadsheet.
So, when the kids dump their plastic pumpkins onto the living room rug this year, look closely at the haul. Don’t curse the house down the street for handing out generic chocolate or cheap hard candy. They weren't being stingy.
They were just the unfortunate casualties of a cold, unfeeling algorithm. The machine unwrapped their zip code, crunched the numbers, and chewed on the fact that their neighborhood simply didn't possess the premium metrics required for a Reese's Cup.
By trying to optimize our choices, the algorithm inadvertently condemns them to a bleak, automated future of pure, inescapable Clark Bars. “Ohhhhh fuuudge!”
This article represents the opinions of its writer.
John Casey is a columnist at Raw Story, the Advocate, Daily Beast, and Outsports. He's also the author of Love: The Heroic Stories of Marriage Equality.
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