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So, what in the sweet heck did we just watch?

A family literally being haunted by the scuttling, Frankenstein-esque form of their dead loved one? One giant metaphor for grief? Or some combination of the two?

Despite its amusingly ridiculous title, Daddy's Head is a disturbing (and sometimes confusing) movie about bereavement and a family trying to repair itself after an unimaginable loss. It's also a film that leaves us with questions, so we've had a go at breaking them down here.

SEE ALSO: What to watch: Best scary movies What's Daddy's Head about? Isaac and Laura's bond is tested by their shared trauma. Credit: Courtesy of Rob Baker Ashton. A Stigma Films Production. A Shudder Release.

Okay, let's recap: James (Charles Aitken) is in a horrific car accident, and when he dies from his injuries, he leaves behind his young son Isaac (Rupert Turnbull) and his wife Laura (Julia Brown). While they're trying to come to terms with this shocking tragedy, and while Laura is deciding whether or not to become Isaac's legal guardian, strange things start to happen around the house.

Their dog chases an unseen animal out through the window. Smoke billows through the woods surrounding the house, even though there's no clear fire. Isaac begins to have visions of his dad — albeit a changed version of him — talking to him from the forest and an air vent in his room.

As tensions rise and Laura becomes convinced she can't handle being Isaac's guardian, the creature's influence over the boy starts to grow.

What's the creature haunting them, and is it real? Isaac is haunted by a creature wearing his dad's face like a mask. Credit: Courtesy of Shudder. A Stigma Films Production. A Shudder Release.

We finally get a clear view of the monster at the end of the movie, and it does indeed look like Isaac's father. But it's a nightmarish version of him, with the changing face mutated and twisted, the limbs distorted and spider-like. But although the thing looks like a bad dream, the film implies that it's not purely psychological; three different characters see the monster, and it's able to do real-world damage. In short, it's not purely in Isaac's mind.

But whether or not it's a product of Isaac's mind is a different question. The creature's appearance is the first clue. We know that Isaac is an imaginative child, as it's repeated throughout the film, and we know he likes to draw monsters as a hobby. But when Isaac visits his dying father in the hospital, James is covered head to toe in bandages. Isaac never sees the extent of James' injuries before his death, so Isaac's mind conjures up something terrible.

Although the movie leaves the monster's nature up to interpretation, our best guess is that the thing is a physical manifestation of Isaac's horror and grief at the sudden loss of his father. It's all of his too-big-to-process emotions — not just bereavement and shock, but also suspicion and mistrust of those around him — brought to life. It turns him against Laura, and it makes him want to lash out.

But, crucially, as we see at the movie's end, it can also be overcome.

What's the deal with that skeleton?

For all its horror, Daddy's Head has a happy ending.

After Laura has saved Isaac from the creature and stabbed it to death, we flash forward to an older Isaac (James Harper-Jones) going back to his childhood home. He goes into the woods outside his house and visits the weird little wooden structure that acted as the creature's nest when he was a child. Inside, he finds a picture of himself and his dad, and then he sees a skeleton on the ground with the skull split open down the middle. Older Isaac returns back to his new home and wakes up Laura, who he now calls "Mum."

This isn't made explicit, but our best guess is the skeleton belongs to the creature. Isaac finding its remains shows that the creature is indeed dead, and while the horrible emotions he experienced after his dad died are still there, they can no longer hurt him in the same way as they once did.

Perhaps Laura risking her own life to save Isaac from the monster was enough to prove to him that she loved him and he could trust her — and it was ultimately this realisation that killed the thing haunting him.

Daddy's Head is now streaming on Shudder.

Languages are more than just a means of communication; they encapsulate the essence of a person or community’s identity, history, and culture. But languages – and everything that comes wrapped up in their complex fabrics – don’t last forever. And unfortunately, it’s the lesser spoken, Indigenous languages that are at risk of slipping away first.

The global threat to linguistic diversity is critical. UNESCO estimates that an Indigenous language disappears every two weeks so that by the end of this century, we risk losing 3,000 unique languages forever. With time of the essence, it is vital we embrace modern technology to help preserve these precious assets, stretching back thousands of years.

SEE ALSO: "Time is up" to regulate AI, UN advisor says Why Indigenous languages matter

Indigenous languages are often spoken by small, marginalized communities, making them more susceptible to the overwhelming dominance of global languages. As the world becomes more digitally connected, Indigenous languages face a higher risk of disappearing. If they fade, their rich cultural heritage and histories will be lost alongside any daily usage.

Preserving and reviving Indigenous languages is essential for the survival of the communities that speak them, and has benefits for society at large. It guarantees that all cultures are acknowledged and protected, which is an important first step in building a more accepting and understanding global community.

SEE ALSO: AI's exclusion of Indigenous voices is history repeating itself How technology can help

Published earlier this year alongside our partners at UNESCO, we co-authored the Hello Indigenous whitepaper to help forge a pathway to digitizing endangered languages and expanding the role technology can play in bridging an increasing digital divide. This was a proud moment for us and a significant milestone for Motorola and The Lenovo Foundation’s Indigenous Language Support Initiative, launched back in 2021.

Since that time, and with over 90 languages incorporated in its smartphones, Motorola has supported the revitalization of languages including Kuvi, Kangri (India), Cherokee (North America), Nheengatu (Amazon region), Kaingang (South/Southeast of Brazil) and Maori (New Zealand). Notably, Motorola was the first phone manufacturer to provide Cherokee residents with a fully localised mobile phone user interface and full support for an Amazonian Indigenous language. Finally, most recently, Motorola added Ladin, one of Italy’s twelve minority languages, spoken in the Dolomites region.

Technology provides a means to keep languages alive, but it also fosters digital inclusion by providing chances for these languages to be used in fresh and innovative ways through their incorporation with user interfaces. It becomes a part of users’ digital identity, especially younger generations, and gives them a closer connection to their heritage.

Beyond accessibility, these tech solutions offer hope for the future of language revitalization. Since the Motorola and Lenovo Foundation's initiative, similar projects have been created, such as the first-ever Nheenghatu Academy of Language in Brazil and Lenovo's Aotearoa Bilingual Keyboard in New Zealand. We hope many more will follow.

A global blueprint forward

The Hello Indigenous whitepaper was our call to action to support language diversity worldwide. Collaboration is at the heart of the paper's strategy, given it was developed in conjunction with Indigenous communities to ensure the accuracy of the digitalisation of their languages. By detailing Motorola's approach to integrating these languages into its user interfaces, it also establishes a model the wider industry can apply. The paper shows even a language with limited speakers — Ladin has only 32,500 — can find a place in the digital landscape.

The UN General Assembly declaring 2022-2032 the International Decade of Indigenous Languages will help sharpen minds, but action must then follow suit. As the global focus on Indigenous languages grows, technology holds the potential to bridge the gap between cultural preservation and modern innovation. The work done in smartphones for Motorola and the Lenovo Foundation, supported by UNESCO, is just the beginning. With sustained investment, collaboration and innovation, digital technology can become a powerful ally in the revival and preservation of endangered languages.

Janine Oliveira and Juliana Rebelatto are the leads of Motorola's Digital Inclusion of Indigenous Languages Initiative.

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Whether you're selling something off social media, meeting someone new on a dating app, or working on freelance gigs, you don't always want to give out your real number. Once it’s out there, it can easily lead to unwanted calls, spam, or even breaches of your personal information. Keeping your private life separate while staying accessible can be a tricky balance. That's why it's so useful to have a virtual phone number from an app like Hushed. 

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"Beware of narrative and form. Their power can bring us closer to the truth, but they can also be a weapon with a great power to manipulate."

This statement isn't just part of a speech introducing the work of Disclaimer's lead character, award-winning documentarian Catherine Ravenscroft (Cate Blanchett). It's also a direct message from Disclaimer writer and director Alfonso Cuarón (Roma, Gravity) about how to watch the show. A slippery psychological thriller, Disclaimer prompts you to question its every moment, all while digging into the devastation of long-buried secrets come to light.

SEE ALSO: 40 shows we can't wait to see this fall What is Disclaimer about? Cate Blanchett in "Disclaimer." Credit: AppleTV+

Central to these secrets is Catherine, whose documentary work tends to focus on exposing the dark secrets of others. But when a self-published novel titled The Perfect Stranger shows up on her doorstep, she recognizes herself — and a troubling moment from her past — within its pages. It doesn't help that the book opens with a disclaimer that "any resemblance to persons living or dead is not a coincidence." Now, Catherine not only has to find the person responsible for writing the novel, she also has to stop its contents from imploding her relationships with her husband Robert (Sacha Baron Cohen) and her son Nicholas (Kodi Smit-McPhee, The Power of the Dog).

Disclaimer doesn't hold back on revealing the "who" and "why" behind The Perfect Stranger's existence. Running parallel to Catherine's panic is a revenge story rooted in grief. The avenger in question is retired teacher Stephen Brigstocke (Kevin Kline), who's lost both his son Jonathan (Louis Partridge, Enola Holmes) and his wife Nancy (Lesley Manville, Queer). Jonathan passed away 20 years ago while alone on vacation in Italy, in an accident linked to Catherine (played in the past by Leila George) and infant Nicholas. Nancy died from cancer more recently, and upon going through her things Stephen finds a manuscript for The Perfect Stranger. It's Nancy's account of Jonathan's accident and the events leading up to it, which she pieced together with the help of some explicit photographs. The discovery lights a fire in Stephen, and he'll stop at nothing to burn Catherine's life to the ground.

SEE ALSO: 'Daddy's Head' review: Grief stirs up scares in this atmospheric creature feature Disclaimer plays with time and form to create a story where nothing is as it seems. Louis Partridge and Leila George in "Disclaimer." Credit: AppleTV+

Disclaimer unravels these many story threads over a variety of timelines, moving between Jonathan's final vacation as it's described in The Perfect Stranger, Catherine's growing distress, Stephen's revenge plan, and his and Nancy's mourning of Jonathan. Each arc comes with its own specific stylistic flourishes to place you in the mind of the person telling or experiencing the story at that moment, hammering home Disclaimer's ideas of narrative manipulation.

These flourishes are at their most visible during Jonathan's vacation scenes, which open and close with iris wipes to reflect both The Perfect Stranger's storybook account of these events and the movement of Jonathan's camera shutter as he photographs the world around him. Long, mostly static shots in the vacation sections also evoke Jonathan's photography, reminding us that we're seeing these moments through a specific lens. Cinematographers Emmanuel Lubezki (who has collaborated with Cuarón on projects like Children of Men and Gravity) and Bruno Delbonnel (Amélie, The Tragedy of Macbeth) contrast these more fantastical trips through Jonathan's past with cooler tones in the present, an effective reminder of the harsh reality Catherine and Stephen find themselves in.

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Cuarón also incorporates voiceovers into the present. Catherine's flaws and worries are laid out to her in second person by an unknown narrator (Indira Varma). A guilty conscience, perhaps? Meanwhile, Stephen delivers his own internal monologue with chilling, poetic focus, the vengeful hero of his own story.

In lesser hands, this combination of different storytelling styles might be a confusing jumble, or simply too much. But with Cuarón to guide the way, every element of Disclaimer — from its varying narrators to the occasional near-preposterously heightened sex scene — fits together to build a devastating tapestry of how one event can shatter so many people's lives. And with all these conflicting voices at play, Disclaimer asks, "Whose story do you really believe? Which narrative will you throw your allegiance behind?"

Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline are astounding in Disclaimer. Kevin Kline in "Disclaimer." Credit: AppleTV+

Guiding us through Disclaimer's labyrinth are Blanchett and Kline, whose performances dig up the raw pain at the heart of the show's addictive thriller elements. As Catherine, Blanchett is a tight ball of nerves that gradually unspools as she reaches her breaking point. You may be tempted to draw comparisons between Catherine and Blanchett's role as Lydia Tár in Tár — both are renowned public figures whose lives are coming under sudden scrutiny — but Blanchett's Catherine is far more vulnerable and pained than her steely, commanding Lydia.

Kline's Stephen is no less pained, but he gets some flashier chances to chew the scenery and does so with gusto. From Stephen's increasingly nasty plans to his flowery inner monologue, Kline turns his character from a grieving man who wears his wife's cardigans to feel close to her into a full-fledged villain. Or does Catherine actually deserve what's coming her way? Everyone who reads The Perfect Stranger certainly seems to think so.

Cuarón's direction and Disclaimer's excellent leading performances — as well as strong support from the ensemble, especially Manville and George, who's tasked with a deceptively tricky part — help carry the series over the occasional clunky hurdle. Cuarón has referred to Disclaimer as being like a seven-hour-long movie, and that shows in some uneven pacing and bloat between episodes. Elsewhere, any exploration of the wider consequences of "cancel culture" — including a moment where Catherine is outright told, "You're so canceled" — falls mostly flat.

Despite these blips, the overall effect of Disclaimer is one of intrigue and of questioning the layers of narrative you see before you. With its commitment to formal changeups and a brutal knockout of a finale, Disclaimer is a puzzle that gets under your skin and refuses to leave.

Disclaimer premieres Oct. 11 on AppleTV+, with a new episode every Friday.

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Okay, maybe I’m not quite ready to fill Madison Square Garden, but let me tell you, the Skoove piano lessons app has me channeling my inner Billy Joel. I always thought I’d have to take boring (and low-key intimidating) traditional lessons to play “Piano Man,” but I learned it from home.

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Confession: I’m addicted to my AirPods Pro. I wear them more often than not. When I started writing full-time, I wanted a pair of noise-cancelling earbuds to stay focused. But then I started wearing them when I walked and read, and now I pretty much only take them out to sleep.

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My favorite features of the AirPods Pro

It’s impossible to pick just one thing that I love most about the earbuds, so I’ll make a whole list:

• Active noise cancellation: It doesn’t completely block out noise but dramatically reduces background chatter and other irritants. 

• Wireless earbuds: These were my first pair of non-wired headphones, and exercising and cleaning around home without cords are still game-changers for me.

• Battery life and fast charging: I can work for about five hours before the earbuds want to rest in the charging case, and they power up in about twenty minutes. It’s a good reminder to take a short break from writing.

What’s the deal with refurbished earbuds?

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SAVE ALMOST $50: As of Oct. 11, the Beats Pill is on sale for $99.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 33% on list price, and the lowest it's ever been on Amazon.

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This year's October Prime day was a great one for audiophiles. Speakers, headphones, and earbuds from just about every brand were reduced to low prices. But even though Prime Day is over, you can still snag a great new speaker at a low price. There are still some incredible audio-related sales lingering at Amazon, including a big discount on the beloved Beats Pill.

Recently upgraded, the Beats Pill is the same speaker we've loved for years, but better. It may appear petite and dainty, but it's robust. It packs a serious audio punch, with the new, bigger, bespoke racetrack woofer displacing 90% more air volume, meaning you get a much deeper, fuller bass. Not to mention, it even has IP67 water resistance so it's safe from accidental splashes.

For portable listening, the new 24-hour battery life will keep you going all day long, and can even be used to charge your phone or other devices through a USC cable.

As of Oct. 11, the Beats Pill is reduced to $99.99 (down from $149.95), saving you almost $50 on list price. This is the lowest it has ever been priced at Amazon, so you know it's a great deal. This price is available in all the colors offered by Amazon: Matte Black, Champagne Gold, and Statement Red, but without the power adapter or AppleCare+.

But you'll need to be quick, as Amazon has listed this as a limited-time deal.

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

Here are the clues and answers to Daily Mini Crossword for Friday, October 11, 2024:

AcrossBangkok language

• The answer is Thai.

Difficult

• The answer is Hard.

Wizard's wraps

• The answer is Robes.

Where most people live

• The answer is Asian.

Cuddly companions

• The answer is Pets.

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DownThe items yonder

• The answer is Those.

Established practice

• The answer is Habit.

Fields of expertise

• The answer is Areas.

Passports, e.g.

• The answer is IDs.

Music genre

• The answer is Rap.

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

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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.

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Things often get this before they get better.

SEE ALSO: Mini crossword answers for October 11 Hurdle Word 1 answer

WORSE

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Joining together.

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UNION

Hurdle Word 3 hint

Quite a smell.

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MUSKY

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Opposite of outer.

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INNER

Final Hurdle hint

Could describe wind.

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GUSTY

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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.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Friday, October 11, 2024:

AcrossFlower awarded on "The Bachelorette"

• The answer is Rose.

Insurgent takeovers

• The answer is Coups.

Admit (to)

• The answer is Ownup.

Condemn publicly

• The answer is Decry.

The paradise referred to in "Paradise Lost"

• The answer is Eden.

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DownTook to the oars

• The answer is Rowed.

"An ___ of prevention is worth a pound of cure" (proverb)

• The answer is Ounce.

Reject, as a lover

• The answer is Spurn.

Get a glimpse of

• The answer is Espy.

Something of concern to a building developer … or software developer

• The answer is Code.

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SAVE OVER $90: As of Oct. 11, Beats Solo 4 are on sale for $99.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 50% on list price.

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The discounts aren't over at Amazon, even if Prime Day might be officially finished. There are still plenty of deals to be had, including this new low price on Beats Solo 4.

As of Oct. 11, you can grab these headphones for just $99.99, saving almost $100 on list price. This deal is available across all colorways at Amazon, including Black/Gold, Cloud Pink, Matte Black, and State Blue. This is also the lowest these headphones have ever been priced at Amazon. However, this price is only available when purchasing without AppleCare+. You can add this on for a price of $118.99 (down from $228.95).

The Beats Solo 4 were only released earlier in the year, so to see such a big discount already is truly a win. This latest model in the Solo range boasts a battery life of up to 50 hours, a super-quick 10 minute charge time, and personalized Spatial Audio with head tracking. As with all Beats devices, the sound quality is stellar for all types of listening.

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

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

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

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

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These words help make science happen.

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Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

Words for lab equipment.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is ChemistryLab.

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• Beaker

• Goggles

• Flask

• ChemistryLab

• Pipette

• Thermometer

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Tesla just unveiled its long-awaited Robotaxi aka Cybercab, an automated electric car that CEO Elon Musk claims can drive itself without human intervention. If it works, you may end up having fewer awkward conversations with cab drivers about presidential elections. However, this wasn't the only tech Musk revealed during Tesla's We, Robot event.

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Taking place at Warner Bros. Discovery in Burbank, California, Tesla's Cybercab reveal had initially been scheduled for August, but was pushed back to October at the end of July. Speaking on an earnings call at the time, Musk stated that the delay was so that Tesla could "improve the Robotaxi, as well as add in a couple other things for the product unveil."

Said "other things" have turned out to be the latest look at Tesla's humanoid robot Optimus, as well as the surprise unveiling of an automated van called the Robovan (pronounced by Musk as "Robo-ven" for reasons unknown).

Musk reveals the Robovan, Tesla's autonomous van Credit: Tesla

While the Cybercab was the expected star of Thursday night's event, the unexpected reveal of the box-like Robovan received its fair share of attention as well. Allegedly capable of carrying up to 20 people or transporting goods, Musk claimed that the apparently fully autonomous vehicle had the potential to reduce travel costs to five or ten cents per mile.

"What happens if you need a vehicle that is bigger than a Model Y?" said Musk, introducing the Robovan as it rounded a corner to let several passengers emerge from its sliding door. "We're going to make this, and it's gonna look like that."

"That" is a bulky white vehicle with practically no clearance between it and the road, and no windscreen either. Instead, strip windows run across the edges of the Robovan's roof down to its nose and rear, following its left and right edges, with two more placed on the sides. 

Comparing the design philosophy behind the Robovan to that of the Cybertruck, Musk stated that Tesla aims to "change the look of the roads, and that "the future should look like the future." The Cybertruck's design was widely derided when it was first revealed in 2019, and common opinion hasn't changed. 

Credit: Mashable screenshot: Tesla

Fortunately, the Robovan at least doesn't look like an extremely low-poly rendering of Halo's Warthog, which is for the best if Tesla hopes that anyone but diehard Musk stans will want to ride in it.

"The Robovan is what's gonna solve for high density," said Musk.

Screens inside the Robovan where the windscreens would typically be located appear to show the vehicle's surroundings, as rows of white chairs face each other rather than in the direction the van is travelling. While the lack of steering wheel or controls is no doubt a deliberate exclusion, the Robovan also doesn't appear to have any seat belts. Hopefully this is simply because the vehicle is still under development. 

Tesla provides an update on the Optimus robot Credit: Mashable screenshot: Tesla

Tesla's vehicles weren't the only products shown off at this event. Musk ended his presentation by showing off Tesla's humanoid Optimus robots, having a procession of them shuffle in. The billionaire stated that Optimus has "progressed dramatically year after year" since Tesla first revealed the concept in 2021, when it was infamously illustrated by a person wearing a robot suit. 

"It'll be [able to] do anything you want," said Musk, sharing his dreams for Optimus' capabilities. "It can be a teacher, babysit your kids, it can walk your dog, mow your lawn, get the groceries. Just be your friend, serve drinks. Whatever you can think of, it will do."

Such functionality is likely still a while away, judging by the tentative approach Optimus appeared to take when merely walking. Though at least that gives you plenty of time to save up if you do want an Optimus of your own.

Upping his 2022 Optimus pricing estimate of "probably less than $20,000," Musk predicted that these robots will set you back $20-30,000. However, this prediction came with the caveat that such pricing would only eventually be reached in the long term, once the Optimus is produced "at scale." As such, we can infer that Optimus' launch price is likely to be notably higher.

Considering this predicted pricing, Musk's assertion that a personal Optimus robot could be "something that anyone could own" seems fairly far off. Though Musk declared that Optimus would cost "less than a car," it's still a pretty penny to shell out. Car prices skyrocketed amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, with the average price of a new car in the U.S. now at over $48,000.

Credit: Mashable screenshot: Tesla

"I think this will be the biggest product ever of any kind," said Musk. "I predict actually, provided we address the risks of digital superintelligence, [an] 80 percent probability of good, a good outcome."

Musk didn't say much about that other 20 percent, apparently preferring to picture an alternate, utopian take on I, Robot without the robot murder.

"The costs of products and services will decline dramatically, and basically anyone will be able to have any products and services they want. It will be an age of abundance, the likes of which almost no one has envisioned," said Musk, sounding an awful lot like a presidential candidate he's been hanging out with lately.

Musk ended the We, Robot presentation by directing the audience to observe a group of Optimus robots doing the robot in a gazebo, and declaring that more would be serving drinks at the bar. It wasn't clear whether the Optimus bartenders would deal with the issue of checking IDs, or if such tasks would still fall to their human minders hovering to the side.

Tesla recalls encourage caution regarding autonomous cars

While Musk's claims of fully autonomous cars and vans may sound exciting, it's prudent to approach such technology with caution and scepticism before entrusting it with your well-being. Tesla doesn't have the best track record when it comes to vehicular safety, to put it mildly. 

The infamous Cybertruck has been the subject of multiple massive recalls, with problems ranging from accelerator pedals getting stuck while pressed down, to windshield wipers malfunctioning, to the rear view camera going blank while drivers are backing up. Then there's the issues that haven't sparked recalls, such the Cybertruck's finger-crushing tendencies. This dangerous problem is facilitated both by the design of the Cybertruck's doors as well as an obstacle detection system which appears to work sporadically at best.

Other vehicles in Tesla's lineup haven't fared much better. In August, Tesla issued a recall for over 9,100 Model X cars due to an issue where a cosmetic applique could detach and increase the risk of a crash. The company had previously issued a recall of the same model for the same issue in 2020. In July, around 1.8 million Tesla cars were recalled due to an issue with detecting unlatched hoods, leaving potential for them to pop open and obstruct a driver's view, and in January nearly 200,000 Teslas were recalled over a rear view camera problem.

Last year, there was a December recall for auto steering issues, May recall for faulty seat belt warnings, July recall for faulty seat belts, and a February recall because Tesla's Full Self-Driving software enabled cars to "exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash."

During the We, Robot event, Musk announced that several dozen Model Ys and Cybercabs were circling the set without drivers or passengers as he spoke, with attendees invited to ride in them afterward.

"There's no steering wheel or pedals, so I hope this goes well," the billionaire said. "We'll find out."

Tesla's robotaxi is finally a real thing, and it's called Cybercab.

Unveiled by CEO Elon Musk at Tesla's big "We, Robot" event at Warner Bros studios, the Cybercab is a futuristic-looking, fully autonomous electric vehicle that can ferry passengers around completely on its own.

At the start of the event, the Cybercab (or Robotaxi — the name isn't entirely clear right now as both names were used throughout the event) actually took Musk through a short series of mock-up streets and onto the stage (with 20 other Cybercabs autonomously roaming around those same streets).

The Cybercab, as shown, isn't meant to be driven. It doesn't have a steering wheel, or pedals. It's got two butterfly wing doors, letting the passengers in — and only the passengers, as the car does not need a driver.

No charging port! Credit: Tesla

According to Musk, "you could fall asleep, and wake up at your destination."

Inside, there's a large display similar to those in today's Tesla cars, and the whole idea is for the car to be like a nice little lounge in which you chill while the car does its thing.

The Cybercab also doesn't have a charging plug; it will use wireless induction charging instead. Battery capacity, charging speed and other details weren't mentioned during Tesla's presentation.

As for the problems the Cybercab is meant to solve, Musk says traffic as it is today is slow, unsustainable, too expensive, and not safe enough. If most or all those cars on the streets were autonomous, "driving" would allegedly be ten times safer, cars would be cheaper, and they could actually make money for their owners while they sleep, by ferrying other passengers around, (robo)taxi-style.

The price for all this goodness if you were to buy one? About $30,000, said Musk.

We sort of knew most of this, as Musk has been talking about this as one of Tesla's primary goals (a fleet of robotaxis) for years. And given Tesla's (sometimes painfully slow) progress on its Full Self-Driving package, we know Tesla is trying hard to solve the autonomous driving problem. So the big question here is: When can we expect to see Cybercabs on the streets?

The answer is quite murky. According to Musk, Tesla plans to start fully autonomous, unsupervised FSD in Texas and California in 2025, with the Model 3 and the Model Y. Cybercab production should start in 2026, Musk said, but then immediately added that he tends to be "a little optimistic with time frames" and changed that timeframe to "before 2027." And all of this unsupervised, autonomous driving business needs to be approved by regulators before it can happen, both in the U.S. and abroad.

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If you read the fine print, that means not much has changed for Tesla: The company still plans to launch autonomous driving on existing cars first via its FSD package. The problem is that Musk has been talking about this for nearly a decade, and while FSD is in parts impressive, it's not yet ready to be unleashed into the world as a fully autonomous, unsupervised driving package. It all boils down to whether Tesla can make this happen, how long will it take, and when regulators will put their stamp of approval on the whole idea.

TL;DR: Live stream Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Germany in the UEFA Nations League for free on L'Equipe. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The UEFA Nations League continues to deliver games between some of the best international sides in the world. Would fans like a return to domestic football? Probably, but these high-profile games are a welcome distraction from the lack of club competition.

If you want to watch Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Germany in the UEFA Nations League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Germany?

Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Germany in the UEFA Nations League kicks off at 7:45 p.m. BST on Oct. 11. This fixture takes place at the Bilino Polje.

How to watch Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Germany for free

Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Germany in the UEFA Nations League is available to live stream for free on L'Equipe.

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

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TL;DR: Live stream Hungary vs. Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League for free on NPO. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Does anyone really care about the UEFA Nations League? Fans probably aren't too concerned about winning this competition, but that doesn't mean individual games aren't going to be competitive. Take the next game between Hungary and Netherlands, for example. Both sides will be desperate to secure the win.

If you want to watch Hungary vs. Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Hungary vs. Netherlands?

Hungary vs. Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League kicks off at 7:45 p.m. BST on Oct. 11. This fixture takes place at the Puskás Aréna.

How to watch Hungary vs. Netherlands for free

Hungary vs. Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League is available to live stream for free on NPO.

NPO is geo-restricted to the Netherlands, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the Netherlands, meaning you can access free live streams on NPO from anywhere in the world.

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TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro together for £40.56 (reg. £335.37) through 27 October.

Summer’s over, and that means it’s time to get serious about those grades. Whether you’re hitting the books or looking to help your student, check out this ultimate back-to-school bundle. For a limited time, you can get both Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro. It's the perfect combo to tackle assignments and fight procrastination.

Separately, this office suite and OS cost hundreds of pounds, but they’re on sale for £40.56 for a couple more weeks. This is your best chance to upgrade your Windows computer.

Microsoft Office 2021 apps

Every student needs reliable productivity apps for those dreaded assignments and presentations. Lean on tools like Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for homework, OneNote for note-taking, and Outlook and Teams to stay connected to peers and teachers. 

Microsoft Office for Windows also comes with Access and Publisher. You might use Excel and Publisher for math and data science courses and Publisher if you’re designing materials for clubs or art classes.

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Upgrading your OS isn’t just for the new user design; you’ll also get the new AI assistant, Copilot. Microsoft calls it “the ultimate AI study buddy.”

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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 11's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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

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

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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.

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

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for October 11 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Adore

• Green: Plunge

• Blue: Pure profit

• Purple: Audacity

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

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

• Yellow: Cherish

• Green: Quick Jump in the Pool

• Blue: Movies

• Purple: Additional Benefit

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #488 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Cherish: RELISH, SAVOR, TREASURE, VALUE

• Quick Jump in the Pool: DIP, DIVE, SPLASH, SWIM

• Additional Benefit: BONUS, EXTRA, FROSTING, GRAVY

• Brashness: BRASS, CHEEK, NERVE, SAUCE

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.

SEE ALSO: Mini crossword answers for October 11

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