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TL;DR: Avoid roaming charges while travelling with an aloSIM lifetime mobile data plan on sale for $34.99. 

When traveling internationally, avoiding expensive roaming fees can be tricky, and traditional SIM cards often become inconvenient, especially when moving between different countries. That's why you use an eSIM like aloSIM as a digital alternative, eliminating the need for physical SIM swaps while allowing you to connect to data networks seamlessly across regions. Plus, it's only $34.99 to get aloSIM for life, and it even comes with a $50 credit for mobile data plans. 

So, how does aloSIM's eSIM work? Once you’ve purchased a data package from aloSIM, the eSIM is activated digitally on your phone. There’s no need to wait for a physical SIM card to arrive. Through a simple setup, you download the eSIM profile directly to your device via a QR code or by manually entering the necessary details.

This eSIM profile acts like a local SIM, letting you access mobile data in over 175 countries without paying for international roaming. Unlike standard SIM cards that need to be physically inserted and removed for each country, an eSIM allows you to switch between regions effortlessly. You can even have multiple eSIM profiles stored on your phone, though only one can be active at a time.

One key feature of aloSIM’s service is its flexibility in adding data whenever needed. Let’s say you’re visiting a country and your initial data allocation runs out—there’s no need to worry. You can log into your aloSIM account via the app or website and top up your data package instantly. You don’t need to visit a local store or insert a new card; everything happens digitally. Data packages are prepaid, meaning there are no surprise charges at the end of your trip. You only pay for the data you need, which is calculated based on the country you're in, and prices start at $4.50 for a 7-day package. That's what the $50 credit is for, and it can take you pretty far. 

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Creativity isn't bound by tools, but the right software can make all the difference in bringing your ideas to life. Whether you’re designing graphics, editing photos, or creating professional-grade videos, having a versatile set of digital tools is crucial for turning concepts into polished projects.

The Adobe Creative Cloud Suite is a comprehensive set of tools that allows users to work across various creative fields — from graphic design and photography to video editing and web development — and it's only $75 to get the whole bundle for three months. Here's what's included. 

What comes in the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

Once you subscribe to Adobe Creative Cloud, you gain immediate access to more than 20 applications through your Adobe account. That includes popular apps like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro, and each one can be accessed directly from your desktop, while cloud-based features help keep your software up to date.

All the apps are part of the same ecosystem, meaning files can easily be shared or transitioned from one app to another. For example, you might design an illustration in Illustrator and then import that vector graphic directly into After Effects for animation.

What makes Adobe Creative Cloud particularly versatile is its ability to sync across multiple devices. For instance, you could start editing a project on your desktop and then continue working on it on your tablet, picking up right where you left off.

The Creative Cloud platform provides 100GB of storage, enabling you to store large files like high-resolution images or video projects in the cloud rather than taking up space on your hard drive. This storage solution also helps with collaboration, allowing team members to access and edit files in real time from different locations.

Not a design pro? No problem. Adobe's apps are designed with both beginners and professionals in mind. Each application includes detailed tutorials within the software, so you can learn how to use specific tools, features, or even entire workflows as you go. Whether you’re an amateur looking to edit your first video or a seasoned designer working on complex layouts, the apps offer flexibility to scale your skill level. 

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Music lovers are having a turbulent time online right now. Not only did Spotify suffer an outage on Sunday (though it was quickly fixed), YouTube has also suddenly stopped serving many popular tunes. Unfortunately, it seems as though this issue won't be rectified as easily.

YouTube users in the U.S. received an unwelcome surprise this weekend, with the video streaming platform suddenly blocking a significant swathe of music. Numerous videos are now unavailable, replaced by a black screen and dour notification where they had previously been readily accessible.

"This video contains content from SESAC," reads YouTube's notice. "It is not available in your country."

SEE ALSO: TikTok Music is finally shutting down

SESAC is a music licensing organisation which handles the performance rights and royalties of thousands of artists. Though initially founded as the Society of European Stage Authors and Composers, SESAC has since branched out to represent many non-European artists. 

Unfortunately, the licensing agreement between YouTube and SESAC is nearing its end, and the two have struggled to agree on a new deal. Without an agreement in place, YouTube will no longer be able to host songs covered by SESAC. 

"Over the last few months, our teams have been working hard to renew our agreement with SESAC," wrote the official TeamYouTube account. "Unfortunately, despite best efforts, we haven't been able to reach an agreement on terms for a new deal yet. For this reason, we need to block certain music content on YouTube in the US."

A wide variety of music has been impacted by the block, from Adele's "Rolling in the Deep,"  "Problem" by Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea, and Green Day's "American Idiot", to iconic tunes such as R.E.M.'s "Losing My Religion," and "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana, and "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" by Bob Dylan. 

Official videos aren't the only ones affected either. All videos which use SESAC-licensed audio are no longer accessible, taking out fan-edited music videos alongside ones from the artists themselves. Covers are being blocked as well, so you won't even be able to enjoy KIDZ BOP's rendition of "Wake Me Up When September Ends." 

It isn't clear when this issue might be resolved. TeamYouTube has stated that while discussions with SESAC are ongoing, they "don't have any exact dates for future updates yet," However, a source speaking to Variety has claimed that YouTube's deal with SESAC doesn't actually expire until next week, speculating that the early takedown may be a negotiating tactic. 

If so, it's one that won't earn them any goodwill. Many YouTube users have expressed anger at being suddenly cut off from their music videos, with some threatening to cancel their YouTube Premium subscriptions.

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Mashable has reached out to YouTube and SESAC for comment.

TikTok ran into a similar music licensing issue with Universal Music Group (UMG) earlier this year. UMG pulled its catalogue from the platform after their partnership expired, bringing TikTok's trending sound economy to a standstill as countless videos were muted. The two finally reached an agreement in May, returning music from UMG's clients to TikTok, but it was certainly a weird few months on the video sharing app.

Until YouTube and SESAC can also reach an agreement, the former's musical landscape is going to sound very different.

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

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

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for September 30 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 30 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Words with weight

These words are pugilistic divisions.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

The answers are weight classes in boxing

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Boxing.

Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for September 30

• Feather 

• Heavy

• Light

• Boxing

• Cruiser

• Bantam 

• Middle 

• Welter

SEE ALSO: Hurdle hints and answers for September 30

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

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

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

Industry's Season 3 finale is both a blessing and a curse for viewers who ship Robert Spearing (Harry Lawtey) and Yasmin Kara-Hanani (Marisa Abela).

After three seasons of buildup, the pair finally admit their love for each other and have sex for the first time. Then, just hours later, Sir Henry Muck (Kit Harington) announces that he and Yasmin are engaged. Talk about whiplash.

SEE ALSO: 'Industry' stars Myha'la and Marisa Abela break down Harper and Yasmin's big fight: 'This is the end for them'

The announcement comes at a lavish birthday dinner for Henry's uncle, Otto Mostyn (Roger Barclay). Dozens of guests gather around a long table, chattering loudly and enjoying the rich feast before them. But in the moments following the news of the engagement, the revelers disappear, leaving only Yasmin and Robert staring at each other from across the table.

"I'm sorry," Yasmin tells Robert.

"I understand," he replies. And so do we: For Yasmin, the entire season has been built around trying to find security in the wake of her father's disappearance and various legal troubles. Marriage to Henry would mitigate these woes, especially since Otto all but told her that if she stayed with Henry, he'd ensure none of his tabloids would run stories about her involvement in her father's death. Matchmaking by blackmail, if you will.

The exchange between Yasmin and Robert is only two lines long, but the decision to clear everyone else from the room for it speaks volumes. For almost all of its run, Industry has rooted itself in realism. With Season 3, it's begun taking more stylistic swings, like Robert's surreal ayahuasca trip and now this near-fantasy moment with Robert and Yasmin. As the world narrows to just the two of them, we feel like we're watching something out of a period drama — think the dance scene between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy in the 2005 Pride & Prejudice, when all the other dancers fall away. Yasmin and Robert's entire stay in Henry's manor plays out like a period drama overall, so the choice to depart briefly from reality here is further proof of the show's playing with genre.

SEE ALSO: How the Pet Shop Boys became the soundtrack to 'Industry' Season 3

However, as Lawtey revealed in an interview with Mashable, the sequence wasn't originally scripted that way. Instead, the disappearance of the rest of the crowd came about as a request from Lawtey and Abela.

"[Marisa and I] were both talking about that scene a lot days in advance. We knew it was a really significant moment, perhaps the climactic moment of their relationship thus far, and we really wanted to get that right," Lawtey said. "Even though it was only two lines, it was all in the atmosphere and connection of that instant."

In order to nail the scene, Abela and Lawtey asked co-showrunners and finale directors Mickey Down and Konrad Kay whether they could be the only two actors in the room for their close-up coverage, since the supporting cast wouldn't be in frame.

"We thought it might be easier to have some stillness in the room and really find that moment organically," Lawtey said.

Down and Kay agreed, and once they'd shot the close-ups, they ended up liking the visual of the almost-empty room so much they realized they wanted to incorporate it into the show.

"It was a very instantaneous, almost impulsive decision that came from what was ultimately a practical request from Marisa and I. I think that really speaks to [Down and Kay's] freedom as showrunners, and this 'best idea wins' kind of culture and ability to just go with the flow of shooting, which can be very unpredictable and hard to restrain," Lawtey said. "If what is often a very technical process can generate something that feels creatively interesting, then we all have license to pursue that and follow it."

Industry Season 3 is now streaming on Max.

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 September 30'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 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 used to be available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it. Unfortunately, it has since been taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times.

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 September 30 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Floating condensed water vapor.

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 C.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

CLOUD.

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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

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

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

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 September 30'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 September 30 What is Connections?

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

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer. If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for September 30 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: Cooking with water

• Green: Used to make nice-smelling dupes

• Blue: Has a cool pet

• Purple: Sounds like a city

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: Cook with Heat and Water

• Green: Common Perfume Ingredients

• Blue: Characters with Pet Dogs

• Purple: Capital City Homophones

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 #477 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Cook with Heat and Water: BLANCH, BOIL, POACH, STEAM

• Common Perfume Ingredients: AMBERGRIS, MUSK, ROSE, VANILLA

• Characters with Pet Dogs: CHARLIE, DOROTHY, SHAGGY, WALLACE

• Capital City Homophones: KETO, ROAM, SOPHIA, SOUL

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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

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

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

On 'SNL's Weekend Update, the internet's favorite baby hippo Moo Deng stopped by to establish some boundaries.

See who was cast for the 2024 U.S. presidential election on this season of 'Saturday Night Live.'

Meta has blocked the leaked JD Vance dossier on Threads, Instagram, and Facebook.

According to a statement given to The Verge, posting or sharing links to the hacked documents violates its content policies. Meta’s policies “not allow content from hacked sources or content leaked as part of a foreign government operation to influence US elections,” said the spokesperson. 

Threads users noticed that posts containing links to Ken Klippenstein’s Substack newsletter, which published the dossier, were removed. Links hosted on third party sites like Scribd or as a PDF in Google Drive are also reportedly blocked. 

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Instead, Threads users have successfully been able to post links to the dossier by adding spaces to the url or instructions on how to access it via Google search.

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Klippenstein, an independent journalist, received the documents from hackers who are reportedly part of an Iranian effort to influence the U.S. presidential election. The dossier contains information from former President Donald Trump’s campaign vetting Sen. JD Vance and his potential as a running mate. 

The document appears to reveal information about Vance’s political stances on numerous issues, such as higher taxes for people without children. The dossier also discusses Vance's since-deleted tweet about accusations of sexual assault against Trump. It also contains Vance’s personal information, including his phone number, email address, and home address. 

Klippenstein’s account on X has been suspended in violation of its policies for sharing a link to his Substack post, which contained this sensitive information.

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X has also blocked posts sharing the dossier. 

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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.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: Hurdle hints and answers for September 29

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Sunday, September 29, 2024:

AcrossPolitician whose last name sounds like 1-Down (and not like a dance!)

• The answer is Walz.

___ Hawkins dance

• The answer is Sadie.

The person I used to be, self-descriptively

• The answer is Old me.

Botches

• The answer is Flubs.

Egyptian snakes

• The answer is Asp's.

DownSee 1-Across

• The answer is Walls.

Make sense, so to speak

• The answer is Add up.

Arms or legs … or branches

• The answer is Limbs.

Features of puzzles, blizzards and jazz

• The answer is Zees.

Spot to sleep when you're in the doghouse

• The answer is Sofa.

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 Games

Are 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.

Underground web personality Kati Kelli died in 2019, leaving behind six years of her bizarre, avant-garde YouTube series Girl Internet Show. Lovingly curated by filmmakers Jane Schoenbrun (I Saw the TV Glow) and Jordan Wippell (Kelli's widower), the loosely connected program is refashioned in cinematic form, albeit with minimum interference, in Girl Internet Show: A Kati Kelli Mixtape.

The film is, as the title suggests, a playlist of various sketch videos run back to back, followed by Kelli's first short film, which was completed just days before her death from asthma. This effectively makes it the most raw and unfiltered possible big-screen adaptation of her absurd work and eccentric persona, making for a surreal, fun, and disorienting 79 minutes.

What is Girl Internet Show: A Kati Kelli Mixtape about?

With minimal interference, Wippell and Schoenbrun let Kelli's comically disturbing work speak for itself, only providing brief text cards at the beginning and near the end for a smidge of additional context. All we really know about Kelli when the compilation begins is that she was homeschooled in Los Angeles.

This detail also proves subtly revelatory, but before it ever comes into play, the audience is whipped back and forth between ostensible video shitposts with cheap effects and narcissistic characters in a litany of wigs and outfits. The whole thing has a frenetic, DIY vlogger feel from the years before cheap but effective cameras and equipment were readily available, à la ring lights for Zoom meetings. However, Kelli's rudimentary equipment seems like no hurdle to her gonzo creativity; in fact, her constraints enhance her aesthetic as something emanating from a lonely bedroom, made with no additional help.

That we never see anyone else is mildly curious — sometimes it appears as though her camera is being manually operated, but she also adds camera shakes in post production to create a handheld feel. Mostly, her work feels singular and strange, from her echoing sound effects and her casually macabre tone, to her mommy-blogger sketches in which she enacts hilariously twisted violence on dolls, all while maintaining a sunny disposition befitting of a mainstream personal brand. It's cute and concerning all at once, a disconnect that runs through most of her sketches.

Finally, her short film Total Body Removal Surgery plays as a coda to the mixtape, allowing us to see Kelli with on-screen collaborators for the first time, albeit with the exact same esoteric vibe and no-budget approach. However, what's mostly clear by this point is that, despite how playful and unserious her work might seem, there's a prescience to it too.

Girl Internet Show: A Kati Kelli Mixtape predicts the internet's future.

Kelli may not have been a literal soothsayer, but she tapped into where online entertainment was headed, and how it was slowly reshaping culture, and she regurgitated it in wonderfully weird ways. Shades of future vlogging norms can be glimpsed in her parodies as well, especially the highly personality-driven content that now rules the YouTube algorithm.

But no matter her subject, Kelli always seemed to deliver her most acerbic jokes with sincerity. Spoofs and satires can be so easily laced with venom, but Kelli's asides about her "mansion" and her numerous sped-up catwalks don't so much make fun of lifestyle, fashion, and makeup vlogging — forms still in their infancy at the time — as they simply reflect and refract the online world as it existed at the time, and as it would continue to grow.

One character in particular, a dissatisfied, upper-class wife named Marva, is particularly fun to watch, in a Brian Jordan Alvarez kind of way, wherein her affirmations hide a deep malaise. This dissonance between presentation and reality underscores pretty much all of Kelli's videos. It's a great running gag no matter in which direction her humor darts off — but at the same time, it proves self-reflexive too.

While simply pressing play on a video mixtape may not fit the traditional confines of filmmaking, crediting Kelli as the writer, director, and editor allows Wippell and Schoenbrun to present her as she may have wanted to present herself. However, watching all these works in quick succession also threads an important thematic needle.

Girl Internet Show: A Kati Kelli Mixtape is a film about loneliness.

Between Kelli's homeschooling, the fact that her work seems made with little to no help, and that she often deals in broad caricatures of pop culture (some of it Kardashian-esque), it's hard not see her as alone in some way. Schoenbrun's involvement is key here, as both their films — I Saw The TV Glow, but especially We're all Going to the World's Fair — deal with haunting forms of millennial ennui. The latter even revolves around online creepypasta and video challenges as a window to emotional connection, with a protagonist who peers out into the void through her webcam.

It's hard not to see echoes of Schoenbrun's work in this film, or rather, reasons Schoenbrun might have been drawn to Kelli, who seems to similarly peer out into the world from an isolated vantage. Her characters and scenarios all have hints of the real world, but seem to process reality through layers and filters of entertainment, like reality TV. Kelli more than likely had friends — Wippell may have even been holding the camera at times, though that's left unclear — but the version of her that ends up in her videos, and her droll authorial voice, seem desperately lonely.

From its cheap compositing and repetitive cuts to its eerie silences and harsh noise, Girl Internet Show: A Kati Kelli Mixtape joins the ranks of recent web-saturated films (alongside The People's Joker) that speaks the language of the burgeoning internet, as a tool to express oneself and find connections. It's no doubt hyper-specific in its conception — few outside of underground genre festivals will even find themselves interested — but the film is also freeing in a way, as a montage of found footage that helps carve out a cinematic space for off-beat outsider art from a place of disguised, disfigured honesty.  

Girl Internet Show: A Kati Kelli Mixtape was reviewed out of its screening at Fantastic Fest.

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Yes — whether you're just starting in cybersecurity or already have some experience, the bundle is designed for all skill levels. You can begin with the basics of ethical hacking, then gradually move into more advanced topics like penetration testing and exploiting vulnerabilities.

What kind of practical cybersecurity experience will learners gain?

You’ll work with real-life examples and hands-on labs. For instance, you’ll learn to hack wireless networks, use tools like Burp Suite for web security, and even develop your own penetration testing tools with Python. And, these aren’t just theoretical — you'll be able to apply what you learn in real-world hacking scenarios.

How does this bundle help in protecting systems from hacking attacks?

A key focus of these courses is not just learning how to hack, but also understanding how to defend against those same attacks. You'll explore security policies, encryption techniques, and methods to design secure networks that prevent unauthorized access and vulnerabilities.

What makes this ethical hacking bundle valuable?

The sheer variety. You'll get access to courses on everything from social engineering and server security with BitNinja to learning wireless hacking techniques. Plus, you’ll receive tools and source code to help you in your ethical hacking journey.

How can these courses help in career advancement?

Several courses, like the Certified Ethical Hacking Mega Course, prepare you for professional certifications. You’ll even get a free voucher to take the ISA CISS exam after completing the course.

Start your cybersecurity journey and take advantage of a $39.97 price tag (only through the end of the day) on this comprehensive ethical hacking course bundle.

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TL;DR: Get the Ninja Dragon Phantom Eagle Pro and Blade K drone bundle for $139.99 until 11:59 p.m. PT on September 29 and capture incredible 4K aerial shots on your next adventure.

Getting those amazing aerial shots used to mean renting gear or investing in pricey equipment — but this bundle brings pro-level video recording for a reasonable price. The Ninja Dragon Phantom Eagle Pro and Blade K drones make it easy to capture stunning 4K footage from the skies, giving you a bird’s-eye view without the hassle, for only $139.99 (reg. $299) together.

Whether you're filming your weekend trip, real estate listings, or just flying for fun, these drones offer an unbeatable combination of quality and affordability.

The Phantom Eagle Pro isn’t just another drone — it comes packed with features that make flying smooth, even for beginners. Its 4K camera delivers ultra-high-definition footage, while headless mode lets you fly without worrying about the direction the drone is facing. Plus, with an easy one-key return, getting your drone back home after a flight is hassle-free. If you’re more experienced, the altitude hold feature ensures stable shots, letting you focus on capturing those perfect angles instead of fighting the controls.

The Blade K drone adds even more versatility to the bundle. Compact and lightweight, it’s perfect for quick flights when you’re on the go. It also comes with the same headless mode and altitude hold, designed to provide smooth, clear footage every time. Whether you're looking to capture beautiful landscape shots or just have a fun flying experience, this bundle has got you covered.

With 4K capabilities, user-friendly controls, and a lightweight design, this duo is great for anyone who wants to snap and record stunning footage from above without breaking the bank.

Until September 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT, you can take advantage of this discount on the Ninja Dragon Phantom Eagle PRO 4K with Blade K Drone bundle, marked down to $139.99 (reg. $299).

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TL;DR: Get a second phone number to keep your personal number private with a lifetime subscription to Hushed for just $19.99 with promo code SAVENOW through September 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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Let’s be real: your phone number is probably everywhere these days. But giving out your real number for every purchase, RSVP, and signup might not make you feel super secure, depending on the situation.

That’s where Hushed comes in. This app gives you a second phone number, letting you make private calls, send texts, and manage multiple numbers without exposing your personal digits — and it's on sale for just $19.99 with coupon code SAVENOW through the end of the day on September 29.

Think of it as your phone’s secret weapon. Need a number for work, freelance gigs, or just to dodge those pesky telemarketers? Hushed has you covered. You’ll get 1,000 minutes and 6,000 texts to keep business conversations smooth, all while keeping your real number locked down. Plus, you can manage multiple lines, perfect for handling clients or different areas of your life without the hassle of carrying multiple phones.

Worried about recurring fees? Not with Hushed. You’ll pay once and get a lifetime deal — no monthly subscriptions or hidden charges creeping up on you. It’s a one-and-done setup that gives you control over your calls and texts, and your personal number stays out of the hands of spammers and strangers.

With Hushed, your personal life stays personal, and your business life stays organized.

Act fast and simplify your communication, protect your privacy, and keep your phone life drama-free with a lifetime subscription to a Hushed Private Phone Line on sale for $19.99 with promo code SAVENOW until September 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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TL;DR: Score a refurbished 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro (3.1GHz i5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) on sale for just $379.99 and enjoy premium Apple performance without the premium price.

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Ready to upgrade your laptop — for less? Score a grade-A refurbished 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro (3.1GHz i5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) on sale for just $379.99.

Here are all the features you'll get with your purchase:

• High-speed performance with a 3.1GHz Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of RAM — ready to handle all your multitasking needs

• Ample storage with a 512GB SSD, giving you plenty of space to store files, projects, and apps without worrying about running out of room

• Stunning Retina display that brings vibrant visuals and crisp details, perfect for everything from creative work to binge-watching

• Innovative Touch Bar for quick access to shortcuts, tools, and customization — boosting productivity with just a tap or slide

• Refurbished, but reliable — premium Apple performance at a fraction of the cost, backed by an "A" grade (minimal to no scuffing) and full testing and inspection

• Lightweight and portable without sacrificing power, making it ideal for working on the go

Grab this refurbished 13i-inch 2017 MacBook Pro with a touch bar for just $379.99 (reg. $1,499) and upgrade your tech without breaking the bank.

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TL;DR: Get lifetime access to 1minAI for $39.99 and speed up your creative process with AI-powered tools — no subscriptions, just pure productivity.

If you've ever stared at a blank screen, hoping for creative inspiration to strike, 1minAI might just be your new best friend. This AI-powered tool is built to tackle creative tasks like writing, image creation, video edits, and more — all in a minute or less. For a limited time, a lifetime subscription to 1minAI is on sale for $39.99.

Think of it like your fast-track assistant that helps kickstart your projects and spark ideas, without the hassle of doing everything from scratch.

With lifetime access, you’re cutting out those dreaded monthly fees that come with most AI tools. Once you’re in, you’re in for good. Plus, the Pro plan hooks you up with free monthly credits that allow you to churn out content, experiment with different formats, and get creative without worrying about hitting your limit. Whether you’re crafting marketing materials, designing visuals, or brainstorming new content, 1minAI makes it ridiculously easy to jumpstart your workflow.

But while AI is great for giving you a solid head start, it’s not a complete replacement for your genius. You’ll want to put the finishing touches on whatever it generates. 1minAI helps take care of the groundwork so you can focus on fine-tuning and putting your personal spin on things.

Whether you're a freelancer trying to juggle too many deadlines, a startup founder, or just someone who wants to save time, this lifetime subscription to 1minAI for $39.99 offers creative shortcuts without sacrificing quality.

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TL;DR: Learn how to use AI on your own with this ChatGPT and Gemini AI training bundle, on sale for only £18.67 (reg. £590.83) through Sept. 29. 

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AI tools are common enough that you may be able to master them through trial and error, but it might be a lot of error depending on your experience level. If you want guided learning about AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini AI, Dall-E, and more, here's where you start. 

The 2024 Complete ChatGPT & Gemini AI Advanced E-Degree package is a comprehensive introduction to generative AI. There are 65 lectures and 10 courses, and you get a lifetime to learn them at the pace that works best for you. You don't need any experience to start revising, and the bundle itself has actually been marked down for a short time. Get it for only £18.67 through Sept. 29. 

Why is this AI training bundle worth it?

This bundle is a great starting point for professionals who want to learn more about using AI to generate content, but it's not the same as formal training. The certificate you get when you finish each course is only for completion, but that's still an accomplishment. And it doesn't mean you can't show future employers what you've learned. 

And you may have a lot to show off. This bundle breaks down major AI tools like ChatGPT and Bard, and it even gives you some practical projects to work through. Don't just learn the theory; actually get to work automating tasks with AI tools, generating text, creating images, and a lot more. 

Take your time and access all course materials for life. 

Study AI basics

Learn how to use major AI tools for less. You have through Sept. 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT to sign up for the Complete 2024 ChatGPT and Gemini AI course package for just £18.67.

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Executing a good vacation takes time, effort, and, ultimately, a whole lot of luck.

Of course, there are some issues associated with the industry, including environmental impact and a heightened focus on consumerism, but when you're in the research phase of a new trip, you might want to find some influencers to take you along for the ride.

SEE ALSO: How to use Tripadvisor’s AI-powered assistant to create a travel itinerary

Influencers can provide travelers with inspiration about places they might not have considered, offer personalized takes on more well-known destinations, sprinkle in travel hacks, deals, itineraries and guides, and pepper their content with cultural insights that can make a trip more meaningful. Plus, you can always follow them for a bit of visual escapism, from their beautiful photography to video content that makes you feel like you're really there. Maybe you're looking for something specific, or maybe you just want to live vicariously through someone who travels full-time.

No matter what you're looking for in a travel influencer, here are nine on Instagram we love watching:

Taniya Khanijow View this post on Instagram

This travel influencer from India primarily gives tips for solo travelers — particularly vegan solo travelers. But she also helps her followers navigate the world of being a rent-free digital nomad.

Pratik Jain View this post on Instagram

This travel influencer walks his fans through exactly how to get the best deals — free trips, anyone? — on traveling everywhere from India to Universal Studios.

Kritika Goel View this post on Instagram

Kritika Goel is an Indian solo traveler who's also an ambassador for GoPro, so you know her content is beautiful to look at — and her advice isn't too shabby either.

Desi Couple on the Go View this post on Instagram

This account is particularly helpful for European travel, and it's sometimes just fun to see which cities are best if you're planning to travel with a friend or lover.

Wolters World View this post on Instagram

Like Desi Couple on the Go, Wolters World is also really helpful for European travel, but not quite as centered around couple travel and more focused on family travel.

Kara and Nate View this post on Instagram

Kara and Nate are a power couple with a travel bug who have traveled to 107 countries together.

Indigo Traveller View this post on Instagram

If you're looking to follow a travel influencer to live vicariously through with particularly beautiful photos, you're in luck with Indigo Traveller.

Drew Binsky View this post on Instagram

Binsky says he has visited every country in the world and he's done so as a YouTube documentary filmmaker with stories that focus on humanity and culture — so it's no surprise that his account is pretty all encompassing.

Catarina Mello View this post on Instagram

If you want to follow a travel influencer who also wants to help you become a travel influencer, look no further than Catarina Mello. She used to work at Google and primarily covers luxury travel, but she also says she "help[s] creators build successful influencer careers."