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TL;DR: Dreamscreens can turn your TV into a stunning 4K digital art gallery with over 1,000 classic paintings and photos for just $74.99 (reg. $89.99).
Opens in a new window Credit: DreamScreens DreamScreens Bundles: Turn Your TV Into a 4K Digital Art Gallery $74.99 at the Mashable ShopWhen we have parties, dinner parties, or any type of gathering, the TV usually just sits there, taking up space. You can now add a touch of elegance and creativity to your home by transforming it into a stunning digital art gallery with the Dreamscreens Art and Photography Bundle. Compared to luxury art TVs from the big TV brands, it's an incredibly affordable alternative — especially considering some of those TVs make you pay for access to the best artwork.
For just $74.99 (reg. $89.99), this plug-and-play device brings hundreds of classic paintings and artistic photographs into your living space, creating ambiance and conversation starters. Perfect for tech-savvy homeowners and those who entertain, Dreamscreens lets you effortlessly elevate your room's aesthetic by displaying world-renowned masterpieces and breathtaking photography in ultra-high 4K resolution.
Dreamscreens allows you to enjoy over 500 famous paintings and over 500 stunning photographs from the comfort of your own home. Whether you're hosting a party or simply relaxing in your living room, Dreamscreens adds sophistication and charm to any space. Plus, the plug-and-play functionality means setting it up is as easy as inserting the USB into your TV, selecting the USB input, and watching the art come to life.
For those who love art but lack wall space, Dreamscreens is the ideal solution. Turn your living room into a rotating gallery of fine art, or display serene nature photography for a more calming atmosphere. With three USB drives included (two for paintings and one for photography), you can switch between different displays, making the most of your TV’s size and resolution.
For added ambiance, opt for the video slideshow with background music that instantly transforms your living room into a curated gallery.
At just $74.99, Dreamscreens offers a cost-effective way to bring 4K, high-quality art into your daily life.
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What do you do when people aren't taking the climate crisis seriously? You make them part of the problem.
That's the narrative-altering tack taken by Act of Man, a new nonpartisan climate coalition and social activation that's shifting the vocabulary around so-called "natural" disasters to center the increasingly essential role of human climate change in extreme weather — weather that should more accurately be called "unnatural."
SEE ALSO: Online experts you can trust for Hurricane Milton info Getting real on the state of the climateThe scope and frequency of "unnatural disasters" is convincing enough for the linguistic shift. In 2022, Americans endured the most active year for extreme weather events ever recorded in the U.S. Among drought, wildfire, and winter storm crises, the country fielded nine severe weather events, two tornado outbreaks, three tropical cyclones (hurricanes), and one mass flooding event — these 18 events totaled $165 billion dollars in damage.
This year, as two life-threatening hurricanes touched down on the southeastern United States in the span of just one month, the country has already broken that record. An August report from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information details 20 confirmed weather and climate disaster events. Those are just the disasters happening at large scale, each totaling more than $1 billion in damages.
More important than the numbers: Communities from coast to coast are still dealing with the repercussions.
Conspiracy theorists would have you believe that this hurricane season — which has already led to the deaths of more than 200 people and displaced thousands — is the product of political geo-engineering billed as climate solutions. Or, simply, that verified storm images are AI-generated.
That's just wholly incorrect.
But these claims — and climate change denialism at large — dance around a truth: They're right that these are man-made events. They really aren't natural. But not because they're genetically or digitally created to stir political unrest and fear. They’re the product of human-generated, long unchecked emissions and rampant pollution that have led us to an alarming climate breaking point.
They’re not an Act of God. They’re an Act of Man.
Tweet may have been deleted Centering new generations of climate survivorsSoft-launched in August, the Act of Man initiative has amped up its mission in the wake of Hurricane Helene's touch down. It's a partnership between climate scientist coalition Science Moms, community support network Extreme Weather Survivors, and disaster relief partner All Hands and Hearts that will begin airing advertisements on broadcast television, social media sites like TikTok, digital platforms like YouTube, and even streaming services, asking the general public to join their call to action.
Act of Man puts the state of extreme weather bluntly, using Helene as an example: "What made Hurricane Helene so unnatural? Burning fuels. Record warm waters under parts of Helene’s Gulf track were made at least 400 times more likely as a result of climate change. Meaning it is virtually impossible that Helene would have been as severe in the absence of climate change from fossil fuel pollution."
Natasha Bright, a survivor of a North Carolina flash flood caused by Tropical Storm Fred in 2021, lended her story to the Act of Man campaign. In a short video circulated by the initiative, Bright describes the shock of losing everything, including her "forever home," as she points to flood levels more than a foot above her head.
"I don't think that we ever thought that it would be that extreme. Even those who are prepared can never be fully prepared, because we're dealing with events that are just unprecedented," she told Mashable.
Bright's flooding experience devastated her dreams of permanence and stability. She's since moved farther away from the natural rivers she lived by, gotten involved with local climate groups, and studied up on extreme weather science. In the days leading up to Helene, she was restless, a product of post-flood PTSD she says, prompting her to later reach out to a local resource (the Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center) to provide immediate support with her Waynesville, North Carolina neighbors.
The 47-year-old mother represents a steadily growing population of climate survivors — which includes displaced individuals often referred to as "climate refugees" — reckoning with shocking weather events. What used to be generational storms are now intergenerational storms, and what used to be worries for our future ancestors are now worries for our living children. Bright's family has been impacted by a multitude of extreme weather events, including surviving the destruction of Hurricane Harvey's path through Texas in 2017.
"When I was growing up, I had never even heard of anybody who had been through a natural disaster, and I lived in southern Florida," she said. "I never knew anyone who lost everything. The fact that it's now two in one family… It says something."
Tweet may have been deleted Relief workers are caught in an endless sprintAll Hands and Hearts, an international disaster response organization that coordinates volunteer-powered humanitarian aid, is currently on the ground in North Carolina and Florida, participating with local organizations in cleanup and hazardous debris removal. The group has already committed to a year-long presence in the area, and are the recipients of Act of Man's fundraising efforts.
The organization abides by a collaborative, less invasive framework of humanitarian response that focuses on embedded volunteers and community participation. "We respond in communities where local capacity is overwhelmed — the local capacity to sufficiently recover from these events does not exist," Jess Thompson, All Hands and Hearts CEO, explained. "We provide a way for people who want to participate directly in relief efforts to be able to do that safely and effectively."
Current donations to the organization go to the year-long Helene operation, but supporters will soon be able to earmark funds for Hurricane Milton or add to a general hurricane relief fund.
Community members remove debris from Hurricane Helene in Marshall, North Carolina. Credit: Jabin Botsford / The Washington Post via Getty ImagesThat's because there is an increasing need for long-term humanitarian responses in less predictable areas. "You may have a preconceived notion of people's access to resources in the United States," said Thompson. "But what we find is if you lose everything you own, it hurts. It doesn't matter how much stuff you had before. You are not equipped, alone, to deal with the impacts."
But the intensity of "unnatural disasters" are straining an already complicated and overburdened workforce of relief workers, who are often themselves climate survivors and at risk for more disasters. The organization had been wrapping up a two-year long Hurricane Ian relief effort in Fort Myers Beach, Florida when this season's storms hit. Volunteers, breathless from a series of post-Ian storms, headed out to help with Helene.
"Nobody's had that time to breathe because of Milton coming straight back in," Thompson said. "We are making sure that we're managing our resources, managing our wellbeing, and starting to schedule support resources to make sure that we are at our full potential to be able to support people properly for weeks and weeks and weeks."
Changing the way we discuss climate eventsClimate policy advocates, relief workers, and scientists are fatigued in more ways than one, exacerbated by the abstract nature of weather itself.
For context: Floods are the most common disaster in the U.S. Globally, they are becoming more frequent and more severe, as warming atmospheres trap more moisture above our heads. And this deluge, while a threat to all, will have a disproportionate effect on Americans already structurally predisposed to environmental risk. Neighborhoods home to racial minorities and low-income households have the highest inland flood exposures in the South, experts warn. Black communities, specifically, are expected to bear an even greater share of future flood damages.
"What we want to highlight by being part of this coalition is that there is something that we can do about it. It's not theoretical, it's not academic," Thompson said. "There are real people right now suffering from the impacts of these storms."
Dr. Rosimar Rios-Berrios is a Science Moms coalition member and atmospheric scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research. In her work, Rios-Berrios researches tropical cyclones, high-impact weather, and precipitation extremes, but she's also a mother worried about her children's future — and how the general public's misunderstandings may impact their urgency to take action.
"There are two sides of me: There is the climate scientist. There is also the mom, the human, the citizen. I have experienced this firsthand," she told Mashable of her upbringing in Puerto Rico. The island is still dealing with the rolling impact of 2017's Hurricane Maria. "There is a big gap that [scientists are] trying to fill, in how we communicate what we know about the climate and what it means to every citizen."
Act of Man represents a digital version of shifts seen across the scientific community. Science communication experts have long studied the power of language and imagery in communicating present danger, especially online, coming to the conclusion that we have to be more direct and urgent to cut through the social media noise. Organizations like the National Hurricane Center have moved toward words like "catastrophic" and "life-threatening," with the tone and timing of messages becoming more crucial. Recent research has found that generic watch and warning visuals shared by official organizations are the least interacted with disaster images online. Overall, communications need to be actionable, and, importantly, relatable.
These changes were seen in the days preceding Milton. Viral videos of police vehicles blaring dire evacuation announcements circulated on TikTok. Clips of Rios-Berrios' colleagues, atmospheric scientists and meteorologists, being moved to tears as they tried to communicate the severity of the storm stirred public interest and alarm. Government leaders were taking to news channels to communicate the life or death stakes.
Tweet may have been deleted"Individuals, corporations, nonprofits, governments, each have a different part to play in this whole puzzle," said Thompson. The Act of Man campaign suggests that personalized language — phrasing that implicates as much as it warns — is just as important to the future of climate policy and action.
"We know the science, we know the facts," Rios-Barrios added. "Climate change is a human cost. It requires human solutions. And the solutions are out there."
SAVE OVER $200: As of Oct. 14, the MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop is on sale for $978.99 at Walmart. That's a saving of 18% on list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: MSI MSI Katana 15.6-Inch 144Hz Gaming Laptop $978.00 at WalmartGaming laptops are a great option for those who want to dive straight into gaming without the need to set up a complicated desktop component. But like most high-end tech products, they come with a pretty big price tag. But good news: the MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop is reduced by over $200.
As of Oct. 14, you can get this gaming laptop on sale at Walmart for $978, reduced from $1,199. Saving you a whopping $221 on list price.
This model features a 15.6-inch Full HD display with a 144Hz refresh rate, perfect for smooth, non-laggy gameplay. It has a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB Laptop GPU graphics card and is run on an Intel® Core™ i7-13620H processor. And don't worry about storage, with 16 GB to work with, you'll have ample room for your favorite games and apps. And let’s not forget the cooling system that keeps things running smoothly during any intense gaming sessions.
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SAVE $50: As of Oct. 14, the Garmin vívoactive 5 is on sale for $249.99 at Best Buy. That's a saving of 17% on list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin vívoactive 5 $249.99 at Best BuyDeals on Garmin smartwatches don't come along very often, especially on newer models. So when you see a discount, it's wise to take notice. And if a well-rounded fitness watch is on your wish list, then you'll love this Best Buy deal on the Garmin vívoactive 5.
As of Oct. 14, you can find this watch on sale at Best Buy for $249.99, saving you $50 on list price. This particular deal is only available on the Slate Aluminum and Black colorways, but the Gold Aluminum and Ivory is also reduced to $285.99.
The vívoactive 5 came out late last year, bringing a noticeable upgrade from the previous model. The vívoactive 5 benefits from a bright AMOLED display, making colors much more vibrant and noticeable. It also has a much-improved battery life over the vívoactive 4, boasting 11 days when in smartwatch mode.
Stats-wise, it is packed with advanced health-tracking features, including heart rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking, stress tracking, and in-depth sleep insights. The sleep insights have also had an upgrade, now featuring sleep coaching.
You'll notice that more advanced features such as training status and training readiness are missing from this model. For statistics like these you'll want to look at the higher-end watches, including the Forerunner range. But for a general smartwatch for tracking a range of sports and health stats, you can't go wrong with this Best Buy deal.
Reddit is off to a rocky start this week.
On Monday morning reported outtages started to spike on Downdetector.com, with 75 percent of people flagging an issue with Reddit's website.
Credit: Downdetector.comWhen Mashable attempted to access reddit.com from the UK, EU and Australia, we were greeted with a message saying "no healthy upstream". A thread on the r/techsupport subreddit shows a number of users reported the same issue.
SEE ALSO: Reddit's latest policy change could stifle future protests against the platformPer Downdetector.com, outtages appeared to spike around 1am BST, peaking at over 16,000 reports.
Reddit hasn't commented on the outage at the time of writing. Mashable has reached out for comment and we will update this story if we get a response.
(Full disclosure: Downdetector is owned by Mashable's parent company, ZiffDavis.)
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 hintOld-fashioned way of saying "shall."
SEE ALSO: Mini crossword answers for October 14 Hurdle Word 1 answerSHALT
Hurdle Word 2 hintMore unadulterated.
SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 14 Hurdle Word 2 AnswerPURER
Hurdle Word 3 hintOpposite of inner.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for October 14 Hurdle Word 3 answerOUTER
Hurdle Word 4 hintAn area filled with a humming sound.
SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for October 14 Hurdle Word 4 answerABUZZ
Final Hurdle hintUsed instead of quarters at some arcades.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Games available on Mashable Hurdle Word 5 answerTOKEN
If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
The Daily Mini Crossword is one of the many popular daily word games available on Mashable. Powered by Arkadium, the mini crossword offers a speed round of puzzle fun with clues that are sure to challenge experienced crossword enthusiasts.
But there's no need to let the challenge get in the way of your enjoyment! If moments are turning to minutes after getting stuck on a clue, find the answers you need to progress right here.
And when you're done, check out the many other word games you can play on Mashable, including a full-size crossword.
Also, if you get stuck on any other daily word games, such as Wordle, Connections, or Strands — we have you covered.
SEE ALSO: Hurdle hints and answers for October 14 SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on MashableHere are the clues and answers to Daily Mini Crossword for Monday, October 14, 2024:
AcrossMinimumThe answer is Least.
The answer is Annie.
The answer is Dates.
The answer is Cents.
The answer is Tuner.
The answer is Spars.
The answer is Lad.
The answer is Enacts.
The answer is AnteUp.
The answer is Sienna.
The answer is Tester.
The answer is SRs.
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Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of GamesAre you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.
With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.
So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on MashableHere are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, October 14, 2024:
AcrossAncient sailors used them to navigateThe answer is Stars.
The answer is Pilot.
The answer is Arena.
The answer is Texan.
The answer is Sand.
The answer is Spat.
The answer is Tires.
The answer is Alexa.
The answer is Ronan.
The answer is Stand.
If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of GamesAre you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.
TL;DR: Live stream Belgium vs. France in the UEFA Nations League for free on TF1+. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
Anyone looking to keep tabs on the biggest stars over the international break should check out the UEFA Nations League clash between Belgium and France. Both sides are stacked with stars across the pitch. It's going to be an exciting matchup between two heavyweights.
If you want to watch Belgium vs. France in the UEFA Nations League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Belgium vs. France?Belgium vs. France in the UEFA Nations League kicks off at 7:45 p.m. BST on Oct. 14. This fixture takes place at the King Baudouin Stadium.
How to watch Belgium vs. France for freeBelgium vs. France in the UEFA Nations League is available to live stream for free on TF1+.
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TL;DR: Live stream Germany vs. Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League for free on NPO. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
We've been asking whether anyone really cares about the UEFA Nations League, but you best believe that fans of Germany and the Netherlands care a lot about their upcoming battle. This international rivalry goes way back, with the last meeting between the two sides ending in a 2-2 draw.
If you want to watch Germany vs. Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Germany vs. Netherlands?Germany vs. Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League kicks off at 7:45 p.m. BST on Oct. 14. This fixture takes place at the Allianz Arena.
How to watch Germany vs. Netherlands for freeGermany vs. Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League is available to live stream for free on NPO.
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TL;DR: Live stream Italy vs. Israelv in the UEFA Nations League for free on RaiPlay. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The UEFA Nations League continues to produce some really interesting matchups. Sure, we would probably prefer to stick to domestic football, but it's a nice distraction. The next standout fixture is Italy vs. Israel. The home side will be favorites to take three points from this game, but Israel possess a number of talented youngsters who could make a difference.
If you want to watch Italy vs. Israel in the UEFA Nations League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Italy vs. Israel?Italy vs. Israel in the UEFA Nations League kicks off at 7:45 p.m. BST on Oct. 14. This fixture takes place at the Bluenergy Stadium.
How to watch Italy vs. Israel for freeItaly vs. Israel in the UEFA Nations League is available to live stream for free on RaiPlay.
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TL;DR: Right now at the Mashable Shop, you can upgrade to Windows 11 Pro or Windows 10 Pro for just £15.28 (reg. £152.27) for a lifetime license. Save 89% before this deal ends on 27 October.
Opens in a new window Credit: Retail King Microsoft Windows 11 Pro: Lifetime License £15.28 at the Mashable ShopIs your PC ready for an upgrade? With Windows 10 Pro and Windows 11 Pro, you can take your computer to the next level, enhancing productivity, security, and performance.
Whether you're a professional needing advanced tools or a gamer seeking smoother graphics, these operating systems have the features and technology you need. Choose a lifetime license to Windows 10 Pro or Windows 11 Pro for just £15.28 (reg. £152.27), offering unique features to suit your needs.
Windows 10 Pro is perfect for those looking for a stable, reliable OS with strong security and business features, but whose computer can't cope with Windows 11. It offers powerful tools like BitLocker for data protection and Remote Desktop for accessing your PC from anywhere. Its familiar interface makes multitasking easy, and it supports a wide range of software, making it ideal for professionals who need a reliable platform without worrying about compatibility issues.
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Before upgrading, ensure your PC meets the minimum requirements. Windows 11 Pro is designed for PCs needing a new license and meeting these specs. If your computer runs Windows 10 but can't upgrade via Windows Update, consider Windows 10 Pro to keep your system current without the need for hardware upgrades.
Both versions offer unique advantages, so pick the one that aligns with your needs and experience.
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TL;DR: Live stream Wales vs. Montenegro in the UEFA Nations League for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
Wales are still trying to bounce back from the disappointment of not qualifying for Euro 2024. The good news is they fared well in the first batch of UEFA Nations League games, with a win on the road against Montenegro and a draw against the always-tricky Turkey.
Can Wales secure a second win against Montenegro, but this time on home turf?
If you want to watch Wales vs. Montenegro in the UEFA Nations League for free from anywhere in the world, keep reading to find out how.
When is Wales vs. Montenegro?Wales vs. Montenegro in the UEFA Nations League kicks off at 7.45 p.m. BST on Oct. 14. This fixture takes place at Cardiff City Stadium.
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Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.
If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for October 14'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 October 14 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.
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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 October 14 SEE ALSO: Mini crossword answers for October 14 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:Range.
Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?There are no reoccurring letters.
Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...Today's Wordle starts with the letter G.
SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. SEE ALSO: Hurdle hints and answers for October 14 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...
GAMUT.
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.
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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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Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for October 12'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 SEE ALSO: Hurdle hints and answers for October 14 What is Connections?The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
Tweet may have been deletedEach puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.
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If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
Tweet may have been deletedPlayers can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for October 14 Here's a hint for today's Connections categoriesWant a hit about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow: Look for
Green: Crash
Blue: Do's
Purple: Deciduous objects, you might say
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow - Rummage
Green - Sounds of Thunder
Blue - Ways to Wear Your Hair Up
Purple - Things That Can Have Leaves
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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 #491 is...
What is the answer to Connections todayRummage: Comb, Dig, Root, Sift
Sounds of Thunder: Clap, Peal, Roll, Rumble
Ways to Wear Your Hair Up: Braid, Bun, Pony, Twist
Things That Can Have Leaves: Book Salad, Table, Tree
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.
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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.
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 October 14'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 SEE ALSO: Hurdle hints and answers for October 14 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.
Tweet may have been deletedEach puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.
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If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
Tweet may have been deletedPlayers can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for October 14 Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categoriesWant a hit about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow: Least popular person on the field
Green: Check mate
Blue: Super sluggers
Purple: Select colleges
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow - Officials
Green - Chess Pieces
Blue - Players to hit 60+ HRs
Purple - Members of Michigan’s "Fab Five"
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Drumroll, please!
The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #21 is...
What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition todayOfficials: Judge, Linesman, Referee, Umpire
Chess Pieces: Bishop, Pawn, Queen, Rook
Players to hit 60+ HRs: Bonds, Maris, McGwire, Ruth
Members of Michigan’s "Fab Five": Howard, King, Rose, Webber
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.
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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.
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 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 14 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for October 14 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Get out of here!These words are arduous.
Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explainedMoving-related words.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.
NYT Strands spangram answer todayToday's spangram is Movingday.
Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for October 14Dolly
Truck
Boxes
Movingday
Bungee
Crate
Tape
Foam
Strap
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For the 90s and 2000s kids who had an unhealthy attachment to FurReal Friends or Tomagotchis, this extremely cute pet robot wants to be the answer to your adult stress — If you have a couple hundred dollars lying around.
The latest of AI pet companions, Moflin is a fuzzy and featureless robot pet advertised not as a toy, but as a mental health companion. The ball of fluff — a lot like a limbless guinea pig or show-stealing Ghibli creature — wriggles around and makes noises just like common life-like pet toys already in stores. But its AI brain is designed to shift its mood depending on the situation, and even recognize and form attachments to its human "caregivers."
Tweet may have been deletedIt will also run its prospective adopters￥59,400, or $398. Plus an optional $44 annual repair service called Club Moflin.
SEE ALSO: How fake Hurricane Milton AI images can have real consequencesThe AI-powered plushie first debuted at CES in 2021, billed by its developer Vanguard Industries as a pet robot with emotional capabilities, able to intuitively learn from its handlers to offer companionship. Now in partnership with the tech manufacturing giant Casio, the fuzzy pet has finally gone to market.
Moflin owners have to access an app to see their pet's emotional state, which reflects and responds to the human's own mood and care. Each robot also has its own distinct personality, according to the company, but all of them enjoy "snuggling." They even recharge in their own little bed. A quick YouTube search for Moflin shows owners dressing them up in tiny clothes, driving them around in baskets, and tucking them in under fuzzy blankets.
Moflin is currently up as a preorder and will be available for purchase on Nov. 7 for customers in Japan. Casio has yet to announce a wider release.
Samara Weaving stans, the time has come. Ready or Not 2 is officially a go.
The 2019 horror film's star and creative heads are set to return for a follow-up with Searchlight pictures after years of rumors (and fan pleading), according to the Hollywood Reporter. The filmmakers didn't unveil any details on how the next film will revisit Weaving's iconic bloody bride, however.
SEE ALSO: New to streaming, ranked (Oct. 11, 2024) Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deletedThe first Ready or Not — featuring a killer cult-like family hunting Weaving's gun-wielding newlywed character across their eerie estate — was a surprising hit, making more than $57 million worldwide. The now series is helmed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett of production company Radio Silence, also behind the rebooted Scream sequels and this year's vampire ballerina flick Abigail.
"I’m all in," Weaving told ComicBook.com about the team's eagerness for the follow-up film. "I don’t know if we’ve had our blood handshake, but pretty much. We’ve done the spit handshake, but we haven’t cut each other’s hands and rubbed our blood together."
Production and principal photography dates haven't yet been announced.
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