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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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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."

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It's always exciting when any of the "top six" teams from the Premier League clash. And this weekend, Erik ten Hag's Manchester United host Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham Hotspur.

Both teams have the same stats so far this season — two wins, one draw, and two losses apiece. A win here would tip either team ahead. Even at this early stage, both teams are aiming for a top four finish in 2024-25 to return to the Champion's League

If you want to watch Manchester United vs. Tottenham in the Premier League for free from anywhere arounf the world, here's all the information you need.

When is Manchester United vs. Tottenham?

Manchester United vs. Tottenham in the Premier League kicks off at 11.30 a.m. ET on Sept. 29. This fixture takes place at Old Trafford.

How to watch Manchester United vs. Tottenham for free

Manchester United vs. Tottenham is available to live stream for free with a seven-day trial of Fubo.

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It is possible to live stream select NFL fixtures without spending anything, including the upcoming matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and Cleveland Browns. And you don't need to be a tech wiz to unlock these free streams. Anyone can live stream the NFL for free by following some simple steps.

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This La Liga season is still in its early stages, but all the familiar faces are at the top of the league standings. Two of those sides are meeting in a huge matchup this weekend, and you can watch all the action without spending anything.

If you want to watch Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid in La Liga from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid?

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The NFL is up and running, with a number of teams making early statements of intent. The Steelers are one of those teams, with a number of strong performances in the first few rounds of the new campaign. Next for the Pittsburgh Steelers is the Indianapolis Colts, a team that has struggled early on.

If you're interested in watching Indianapolis Colts vs. Pittsburgh Steelers for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Colts vs. Steelers?

Indianapolis Colts vs. Pittsburgh Steelers starts at 1 p.m. ET on Sept. 29. This fixture takes place at the Lucas Oil Stadium.

How to watch Colts vs. Steelers for free

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TVNZ+ is geo-restricted to New Zealand, 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 New Zealand, meaning you can bypass geo-restrictions to access TVNZ+ from anywhere in the world.

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What is the best VPN for the NFL?

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• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

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• Fast connection speeds

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95, saving you 49% on list price. With this limited-time deal you'll also get an extra three months of coverage, a whole year of unlimited cloud backup, and a 30-day money-back guarantee for free.

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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 29 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 29 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Weed 'em and reap

These words are related to autumnal food.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

The answers are all crops picked in autumn.

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 Fallharvest.

Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for September 29

• Squash

• Kohlrabi

• Radish

• Fallharvest

• Onion 

• Pumpkin

• Apple

SEE ALSO: Hurdle hints and answers for September 29

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.

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 29'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 29 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Someone who's tasked with controlling a moving vehicle.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There is one letter that appears twice.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter R.

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...

RIDER.

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.

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 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 29'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 29 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 29 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: Man of his word

• Green: Used to make a bed

• Blue: Standard card moves

• Purple: Apart of the executive branch

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: Make Good On, As A Promise

• Green: Bedding

• Blue: Actions in Card Games

• Purple: Cabinet Departments

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 #476 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Make Good On, As A Promise: FUFILL, HONOR, KEEP, UPHOLD

• Bedding: BLANKET, SHAM, SHEET, THROW

• Actions in Card Games: DISCARD, DRAW, PASS, PLAY

• Cabinet Departments: ENERGY, JUSTICE, LABOR, STATE

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.

If you thought the fight between Brazil and X (and its owner Elon Musk) was coming to a close without one last obstacle, you'd be sorely mistaken.

It started a few weeks ago, when Brazilian Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered X to take down what Moraes considered misinformation and fake news on the site. Musk refused the Court's demands, and Brazil responded by barring the social media platform across the country. Then, just last week, Musk quietly decided to do what was asked of him by taking down the accounts that triggered the issue, and naming a legal representative for the country, according to The New York Times.

SEE ALSO: Elon Musk's X is losing users in the U.S., UK, and EU. X's own data proves it.

X allegedly asked Brazil to lift the ban after it complied, but the site still isn't live in Brazil yet. On Friday, the nation's Supreme Court said that if X would like to resume service in the country it would need to pay an additional $5 million in fines, Reuters reported.

X did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Mashable, but "a person close to X" told Reuters that the social media platform will likely pay the fines.

UPDATE: Sep. 28, 2024, 11:18 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with information about October's Prime Big Deal days event.

Thinking about canceling your Amazon Prime membership? We can't say we blame you: There are plenty of good reasons to stop giving the retail giant your money, whether you're trying to save on subscription fees or align your spending more closely with your values.

Of course, some shoppers use Amazon's 30-day free trial to gain access to Prime Day sales. Those folks will also need to cancel their membership before it's up for renewal to avoid the hefty price tag of a paid plan. Amazon's Prime cancellation process can be convoluted, so here's a step-by-step guide on how to bid Bezos goodbye.

How to cancel your Amazon Prime membership in the Amazon app

The process for canceling your Prime subscription via the Amazon app is the same on both iOS and Android.

Total Time

• 2 min

What You Need

• Smartphone
• Amazon app

Step 1: Open the app and tap the middle button at the bottom (it should look like a person).

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Step 2: Tap "Your Account."

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Step 3: Scroll down through the list of options to "Manage Prime Membership."

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Step 4: Hit "Manage membership" at the top of the page.

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Step 5: Hit "Manage Membership (Update, cancel and more)"

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Step 6: Click "End membership"

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Step 7: Scroll to "Continue to cancel."

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Step 8: Confirm your cancellation by clicking the yellow button that says "End on [date]."

Your membership will officially end once your current billing cycle is over.

Credit: Screenshot via Amazon app How to cancel your Amazon Prime membership on desktop Total Time

• 2 min

What You Need

• Laptop or PC
• Internet access

Step 1: Log in to your Amazon account on your browser. Hover over "Accounts & Lists" in the upper right hand corner. In the menu of options, click "Prime Membership."

Pull up your personal Prime membership page with a collection of plan benefits and options.

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Step 2: Click "Manage Membership" in the top right-hand corner. Click "End Membership."

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Step 3: Review how many days are left in your current Prime billing cycle. Click the yellow button on the lower-right side of the page that says "Continue to cancel."

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Step 4: Scroll down to "Continue to cancel."

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UPDATE: Sep. 28, 2024, 1:00 p.m. EDT This article has been updated to include details of how to contact Amazon customer service ahead of October Prime Day 2024.

Preparing for the impending chaos of October Prime Day?

Prime Big Deal Days is happening on Oct. 8 and 9, 2024, and we know all too well that it's easy to get caught up in the sales, indulge in some impulse purchasing, and experience a bit of buyer's remorse.

As in years past, there are already plenty of live deals to shop ahead of the official event kickoff, with many more to come — and you just might run into some questions along the way. Whether you're dealing with a classic case of buyer's remorse, or have questions about deals, damage to packages, or your Prime membership, you want to know that you can actually speak to customer service.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day: 11 things you should buy, and 3 to avoid

Since contacting Amazon can be tricky at times, here are all the ways you can get in touch with their customer service for a smoother online shopping experience during Prime Big Deal Days:

Amazon customer service help page

This is probably the most common, and easiest, way to look for answers to common queries, such as those about Amazon’s return policies or information about international shipping. The page contains a whole library of questions that users can get answers to, including how to track packages or cancel orders. Your most recent purchases will pop up at the top of the page for easy navigation.

To access Amazon’s Customer Service Help Page, go to the website landing page and click on "Customer Service" in the top left of the screen. 

Amazon customer service email

Sometimes customer queries need to be worked through on a case-by-case basis, and the answers on the official website need to be more specific to offer any help to shoppers. In these cases, users can email cs-reply@amazon.com and explain their issues. Remember that contacting Amazon’s customer service via email might not be the best solution if you have an urgent question regarding your purchases, since customers are unlikely to get a prompt response.

Amazon customer service phone number

Need a quicker reply? Call Amazon at 1-888-280-4331. When customers call this number, a bot picks up the phone and eventually connects them to Amazon staff, depending on the type of query that needs to be answered. It’s important to note that customers should have a cell phone number connected to their Amazon account. Customers must enter verification codes that will be messaged to their linked contact information before using this service. In other words, things can get a bit tricky if you're sharing an account with someone else.

Amazon online chat service

Real-time chatting with Amazon representatives is the most convenient way to get all your questions answered. To use the live chat feature, return to the Customer service help page and click on "Something else." Another page opens with a list of more help options. Select "I need more help."

Now you've officially entered the chat. Type "Talk to associate" in the chat box. Amazon's messaging assistant might prompt you to give more info on your issue, which you can, but if you'd rather get to a real person ASAP, you can select, "I need more help" from the pre-written responses.

From there, you can choose if you’d prefer to talk via chat or call. If you're looking for immediate help with a Prime Day purchase — be it due to buyer's remorse, a damaged package, an address change, etc. — this is your best bet to get your needs met.

Contact Amazon via social media

If your questions aren’t that urgent, you can contact Amazon Customer Service at @amazonhelp on X, @amazon on Instagram, and www.facebook.com/Amazon on Facebook. 

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