TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black Booster Bundle is on sale for $39.99 at Amazon, down from the previous $50.98 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black Booster Bundle $39.99 at Amazon $50.98 Save $10.99   Get Deal Pitch Black Booster Bundles have finally settled into a much friendlier price range after some sharp fluctuations since the Pokémon TCG expansion’s launch, and Amazon has once again pushed the six-pack box below $40. As of Aug. 21, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black Booster Bundle is now available to buy for $39.99 at Amazon. Against the $50.98 price we've previously seen for this box, that takes $10.99 off the total for a 22% discount and works out to roughly $6.67 per booster pack before tax. Better still, this listing is sold and shipped directly by Amazon rather than a marketplace seller. Free delivery is set for as soon as Sept. 12 at the time of writing, although Amazon marks the Booster Bundle as a final sale, so it can't be returned after purchase.  Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up! If getting the lowest possible checkout price matters more, TCGplayer currently beats Amazon by a small margin.  At the dedicated trading card retailer, against the Pitch Black Booster Bundle’s market price of $36.11, unopened listings start at $38.07 with shipping included — shaving another $1.92 off and bringing each of the six packs down to about $6.35. Whichever retailer you choose, the Booster Bundle contains six sealed packs from the Mega Evolution set’s titular Pitch Black expansion. The most valuable pulls worth up to $200 include SIR Mega Darkrai ex, MHR Mega Darkrai ex, and SIR Morpeko ex — though you can also buy any card individually on TCGplayer, too. For more packs from this expansion, the Pokémon TCG's Pitch Black 3 Booster Pack Blister is now under $25 at Amazon, too. Plus, the Chaos Rising 3-Pack Blister is now only $24.99. 

TL;DR: Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Apple TV+ through Prime Video Channels to watch select F1 races for free. Watch the Dutch GP for free with the Prime Video app. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple TV Prime Video Channel Watch the Dutch GP for free with a 7-day trial Shop Now How have you coped during F1's 2026 summer break? Have you retreated to a safe space and restlessly stared at the calendar, counting down the days to the Dutch GP? No? Just me then.The good news for the F1 obsessed is that it's finally back this weekend. The Dutch GP picks up where the Hungarian GP left off, with so many unanswered questions about where this season is heading. Antonelli still holds a comfortable lead over his rivals, but this season has already thrown out plenty of surprises, and we would be foolish to think that this season is decided. There's a lot of racing still to come. SEE ALSO: ExpressVPN review: A stylish VPN service with proven privacy and a large U.S. presence If you want to watch F1 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.When is the Dutch GP?The Dutch GP is the 12th race of the 2026 F1 season. Here's the full schedule from Zandvoort:Practice 1 — 6:30-7:30 a.m. ET on Aug. 21Sprint Qualifying — 10:30-11:14 a.m. ET on Aug. 21Sprint — 6-7 a.m. ET on Aug. 22Qualifying — 10-11 a.m. ET on Aug. 22Race — 9 a.m. ET on Aug. 23Fans can follow all the action from this race weekend without spending anything.How to watch the Dutch GP for freeAn Amazon Prime subscription delivers fast shipping, Prime Day discounts, and access to the Prime Video library. For F1 fans in the U.S., Prime Video is a bit of a hack. Apple TV holds exclusive U.S. broadcasting rights for F1, and you can sign up for a seven-day free trial of Apple TV directly through Prime Video Channels. That trial gives you full access to stream select races — including this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix — for free. While the subscription rolls over to $12.99 per month after seven days, you can cancel the automatic renewal function in your settings and still stream the entire race weekend for free.Of course, if you're already paying for Amazon Prime, calling it "completely free" is open to interpretation. But if you don't have an active membership, Amazon offers a 30-day free trial for new users. Stacking that Prime trial with the seven-day Apple TV channel trial means you are genuinely spending nothing to stream the race.If you've already made use of this sneaky trick, you still have a few solid workarounds:Apple TV: New standalone subscribers qualify for a direct seven-day free trial through Apple's app.Apple One: If you want more than just streaming, the Apple One tier packages Apple TV alongside Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, Apple News+, and 50GB of iCloud storage — and it comes with a full one-month free trial ($19.95 per month after the promotional period).Apple: The most generous Apple TV offer is tied to new hardware purchases. Buying an eligible iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV grants new subscribers three months of free service. You obviously have to spend money on hardware, but if you were already planning an upgrade, it effectively unlocks a massive chunk of the F1 season for free.

Best Labor Day outdoor deals at a glance: Best power station deal Anker Solix C300 $199.99 (save $50) Shop Now Best cooler deal Ninja FrostVault $169.99 (save $30) Shop Now Best backyard deal Govee Smart Outdoor String Lights 2 $129.99 (save $60) Shop Now Summer is winding down, but that doesn't mean the fun is ending. Now that summer temps tend to lean more toward sweltering than comfortable, fall gatherings are the new summer. That means we still have plenty of time for backyard barbecues, putting an inflatable pool on the patio, and spending a weekend camping.In more good news, retail trends still think we're winding down with the outdoor activities. That means this is the perfect time to make upgrades with sale prices and still get plenty of use before packing it all away for winter.If you've been thinking about getting a portable power station for camping, refreshing the inflatable pool toys, or finally getting a backyard projector, consider this is a great time to be shopping. Here are some of our favorite Labor Day outdoor deals at Amazon that'll arrive at your doorstep before the long holiday weekend.Best portable power station deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Solix Anker Solix C300 $199.99 at Amazon $249.99 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like itCamping trips don't have to mean disconnecting, unless you want to. But if you'd rather keep in touch, a portable power station is perfect for keeping phones and other devices charged. The Anker Solix C300 comes with 288Wh and four USB-C ports. Anker mentions the capacity of the Solix C300 can recharge a phone about 19 times. Plus, the built-in light is perfect for the campground.Best cooler deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja FrostVault $169.99 at Amazon $199.99 Save $30   Get Deal Why we like itNinja makes some of Mashable's favorite kitchen appliances, and the FrostVault cooler has been a favorite since it launched last year. Unlike most coolers, Ninja added a dry storage drawer to the cooler, ensuring there's a dedicated space that'll keep food cool and dry. It's perfect for easy access to road trip sandwiches and snacks. The 30-quart Ninja FrostVault is on sale on Amazon ahead of Labor Day for $169.99. With 15 pounds of ice, this size can fit 26 cans. Best backyard deal Opens in a new window Credit: Govee Govee Smart Outdoor String Lights 2 $129.99 at Amazon $189.99 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like itLight up the backyard, patio, or balcony with the Govee Smart Outdoor String Lights 2. The 144-foot pack is on sale on Amazon for only $129.99 and comes with 45 bulbs. The Govee lights carry an IP65 waterproof rating, so you won't need to worry about them getting wet in fall rainstorms. Govee makes some of the best outdoor lights that are sure to impress your neighbors.More outdoor dealsFunboy Giant Inflatable Chaise Lounger Pool Float — $36.47 $69 (save $32.53)JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 Portable Speaker — $249.95 $329.95 (save $80)Yeti Hopper M Series Portable Soft Cooler — $280 $530 (save $70)Jetboil Genesis Basecamp Backpacking and Camping Stove System — $345.94 $449.99 (save $104.05)Dometic Recon Hardside Cooler — $337.96 $425 (save $87.04)XGIMI MoGo 4 Portable Projector — $399 $499 (save $100)AWOL Valerion 200-inch Outdoor Projector Screen — $999 $1,199 (save $200)Nebula X1 4K Laser Projector — $2,299 $2,999 (save $700)

TL;DR: On Aug. 22, Best Buy is marking its 60th anniversary with a limited-quantity, in-store-only deal: a $100 Best Buy Gift Card for $60. It's capped at one per customer, with a minimum of 50 gift cards guaranteed per store. Opens in a new window Credit: Best Buy Best Buy 60th Anniversary Sale Get a $100 Best Buy Gift Card for $60 — in stores only, one per customer, while supplies last. Learn More Best Buy's 60th anniversary sale has already kicked off, but the celebration hits a new gear on Saturday, Aug. 22, with a one-day, in-store-only Anniversary Day event. This event includes a $100 Best Buy Gift Card for just $60, available exclusively at physical stores — no online shopping, no browsing ahead of time.The gift card is capped at one per customer. Stores are guaranteed a minimum of 50 anniversary gift cards each, though exact inventory will vary by location. Since quantities are limited, Best Buy is advising shoppers to get there early — some locations may even use a line management system and hand out tickets if crowds build up. SEE ALSO: Shop TVs during Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale — save on LG OLEDs, Hisense, and Samsung Best Buy has confirmed there won't be rainchecks for anyone who can't make it Saturday, and the gift card deal doesn't qualify for the Price Match Guarantee, even though you're buying it directly in-store. In other words, if you snag the $100 card for $60, that's locked in — but miss the day, and it's gone.One day, limited stock, no second chances — you know the drill.

Best Labor Day mattress deals at a glance: Best mattress deal Naturepedic Serenade Organic Latex Hybrid (Queen) $1,599.20 (save $439.80) Shop Now Best bedding deal Purple Harmony Pillow $194 (save $35) Shop Now Sleep is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. It sounds like a simple thing: get into bed, close your eyes, and drift off to sleep. Unfortunately, many of us face a wide range of issues that prevent us from getting restorative sleep. A huge contributor to poor sleep is an old or uncomfortable mattress.Even beds that come with a lifetime warranty aren't meant to last forever. If your current bed is sagging or you wake up with aches and pains that weren't there the night before, it's probably time for a new mattress. While you're at it, it's smart to refresh the bedding. A supportive pillow and breathable sheets can make a world of difference when it comes to bedtime comfort. SEE ALSO: Hatch introduces new Sleep Clock, an alarm clock that tracks your sleep Labor Day mattress and bedding sales are already live, and some take hundreds off bedroom essentials like mattresses, bed frames, and sheets. Check out some of our favorite Labor Day sleep deals below. And if what's keeping you awake is a snoring partner, check the Mashable guide to the best sleep earbuds.Best mattress deal Opens in a new window Credit: Naturepedic Naturepedic Serenade Organic Latex Hybrid (Queen) $1,559.20 at Naturepedic $1,999 Save $439.80   Get Deal Why we like itDesigned to work with all sleeper types, the Naturepedic Serenade Hybrid Mattress combines pressure-relieving latex with the support of coils. Plus, there's an organic cotton cover to enhance breathability.Naturepedic offers this mattress in three firmness levels: plush, cushion-firm, and firm, so there's a great match for every sleeper. All materials in the organic bed are free from flame retardants, fiberglass, and glues. It also comes with a 100-night sleep trial, so you have over three months to make sure the mattress feels comfortable.More mattress dealsAvocado: Save up to 20% on organic mattressesBear: Take 35% off sitewide + get free sleep accessories with a new mattressBrooklyn Bedding: Take 25% off sitewide and 30% off dorm essentialsCasper: Save up to 30% on mattresses and 35% off on bundlesCoyuchi: Take 20% off natural mattressesDreamCloud: Save up to 60% on mattresses and 66% on bundlesEight Sleep: Take up to $500 off Pods and accessoriesTuft & Needle: Save 25% on all bundlesPurple: Take up to $800 a mattress and baseSaatva: Take up to $650 off mattresses or up to $750 off bundlesBest bedding deal Opens in a new window Credit: Purple Purple Harmony Pillow $194 at Amazon $229 Save $35   Get Deal Why we like itIf you told me several years ago that I would be telling everyone I know to buy a pillow that costs over $200, I'd say you were lying. But as it turns out, a $229 pillow relieved my neck and shoulder pain. Since I was dropping who knows how much money on doctors' appointments, PT, and magic balms to calm the pain, the price tag was well worth it for me.In time for a Labor Day refresh, the Purple Harmony pillow is on sale at Amazon for $194. It comes in three thickness levels and uses Purple's GelFlex Grid with responsive latex to provide pressure relief. The result is a pillow that's extra supportive in all sleeping positions, doesn't flatten, and stays cool all night.More bedding dealsBaloo: Save $30 on weighted throw blanket + cotton duvet cover bundleCozy Earth: Take 20% off bundlesEttitude: Take up to 25% off sitewide and an extra 25% off final saleEli & Elm: Buy one pillow, get a second at 50% offFluff Co.: Save up to 20% on bundlesNaturepedic: Take 20% off organic beddingMellow Sleep: Take up to 50% off sitewidePluto Pillow: Save $25 on pillow and pillowcase bundlesSilk & Snow: Take 20% off all bedding

Whatever that was, Spa Weekend at least respects the blooper reel.Jon Lucas and Scott Moore's frankly terrible comedy gifts audiences who manage to remain seated until the end with the once-mighty inclusion, a stream of gaffs and bloopers from the shoot. SEE ALSO: 'The Wrong Girls' review: Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat shine in stoner buddy comedy Spa Weekend follows four childhood friends (including one they all hate), burned out from work and parenting, treating themselves to a luxury spa weekend on the Californian coast. But while the film presents a dated lineup of subpar bits and bachelorettecore needle drops, the blooper reel is where the real comedy lives. Blooper reels used to be quintessential for comedies in the '90s and '00s — Lucas and Moore's own The Hangover films and Bad Moms came with blooper reels — but they're now mainly TV territory.It's here, we get to see the comedy finesse of cast members Isla Fisher and Michelle Buteau, as well as some fun moments from co-stars Anna Faris and Leslie Mann. Fisher, in particular, rolls out some deeply Australian improv gold, which is actually worth sticking around for. These scenes make it awkwardly obvious that Spa Weekend's illustrious cast far outshines the film's half-baked script. Remember fun? Was that what we were supposed to be having for the last two hours? For a film so determined to Woo Woo Wellness Girlbossification its way through tired takes on meditation, goat yoga, and dildos through to a message about female friendship and empowerment or something, it's deeply unfunny. Thank f*ck for the outtakes, though.Spa Weekend is now in cinemas. Featured Video For You ‘Babes’ and the portrayal of period sex on screen

TL;DR: Watch Olympique Marseille vs. Strasbourg in Ligue 1 for free on CazéTV. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Ligue 1 returns this weekend with a stacked schedule of exciting fixtures, starting with Olympique Marseille vs. Strasbourg. Both of these sides are part of a group of teams expected to battle it out behind PSG this season. They were separated by only six points last season, with Olympique Marseille coming out on top in fifth place in the standings. Can Bruno Génésio guide Olympique Marseille back into the top three?If you're interested in watching Olympique Marseille vs. Strasbourg in Ligue 1 from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.When is Olympique Marseille vs. Strasbourg?Olympique Marseille vs. Strasbourg in Ligue 1 kicks off at 2:45 p.m. ET on Aug. 21. This fixture takes place at the Stade Vélodrome.How to watch Olympique Marseille vs. Strasbourg for freeOlympique Marseille vs. Strasbourg in Ligue 1 is available to live stream for free on CazéTV.CazéTV is geo-restricted to Brazil, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Brazil, meaning you can live stream Olympique Marseille vs. Strasbourg for free from anywhere in the world.Live stream Olympique Marseille vs. Strasbourg for free by following these simple steps:Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)Download the app to your device of choiceOpen up the app and connect to a server in BrazilVisit CazéTVWatch Olympique Marseille vs. Strasbourg for free from anywhere in the world Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.99 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Get Deal The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Olympique Marseille vs. Strasbourg without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream this fixture (plus additional Premier League action) before recovering your investment.What is the best VPN for Ligue 1?ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on CazéTV, for a number of reasons:Servers in 105 countries, including BrazilEasy-to-use app available on all major devices, including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and moreStrict no-logging policy so your data is secureFast connection speeds free from throttlingUp to 10 simultaneous connections30-day money-back guaranteeA two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and usually offers a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99.Live stream Olympique Marseille vs. Strasbourg for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

SAVE $12.01: As of Aug. 21, the Victorinox Swiss Army knife is on sale for $39.98 at Amazon. That's a 23% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Victorinox Victorinox Swiss Army knife $39.98 at Amazon $52 Save $12.02   Get Deal A good pocket knife can come in handy in more situations than you’d expect. It's a great tool for quick fixes, small jobs, and everything in between. And right now, you can find the Victorinox Huntsman Swiss Army knife on sale at Amazon. It packs 15 functions into a compact design, and now costs just $39.98.The Victorinox Huntsman is a Swiss-made pocket knife with 15 functions built into its compact 91 mm design. Alongside a standard large and small blade, it also includes a wood saw, scissors, can and bottle openers, corkscrew, multipurpose hook, reamer, punch and sewing awl, wire stripper and two screwdrivers. And it's not just tools, it also comes with a toothpick and tweezers, with the tools enclosed in classic black ABS/Cellidor scales. It measures just 91mm long, 26mm wide and 21mm high, and it weighs only 97 grams, so it's compact enough to carry in a pocket when you're heading off camping, with a range of tools to help you with general outdoor use and everyday tasks. And even better, it's covered by Victorinox's lifetime warranty, so you'll truly get your money's worth.Head to Amazon now to grab this deal.

SAVE $16: As of Aug. 21, the Hoto Pocket-Size Laser is on sale for $29.99 at Amazon. That's a 35% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Hoto Hoto Pocket-Size Laser $29.99 at Amazon $45.99 Save $16.00   Get Deal Measuring up awkward spaces is exactly that — awkward. And when you’re trying to do it accurately, a tape measure isn’t always the easiest tool for the job. Meet the Hoto Pocket-Size Laser Measuring Tool. This device is ideal for measuring jobs of all kinds, while still being small enough to stash in a drawer. And as of Aug. 21, it’s currently on sale at Amazon. Right now, you can save $16, with a new list price of $29.99.This is a seriously compact tool, and one that's easy to carry around. It's about the size of a credit card and weighs just 0.09 pound, so it can be carried in your pocket, bag, or tool pouch, or even attached to a keychain. Its one-button operation makes it straightforward to measure distances from 0.16 to 98 feet. A low-power OLED display shows the measurements clearly, and the USB-C rechargeable battery provides up to 1,000 measurements per charge and features automatic shut-off. The Class 2 laser is designed for everyday indoor measuring, so it's suitable for tasks including checking furniture spacing, planning room layouts, and general decorating and DIY projects.And it's on sale at Amazon right now. Head there now to save $16.

We're finally getting the Silo answers we've long been craving.Last week we found out who was behind the silos' construction, and this week we learned why they were built in the first place, as well as what might be the cause of the apocalypse that first drove everyone under ground. SEE ALSO: 'Silo' Season 3, episode 6 gives us a huge clue about the algorithm What does Silo Season 3, episode 8 tell us about how the world ends?After being abducted by their own car and taken on a mystery flight and helicopter ride, episode 8 sees Daniel (Ashley Zukerman), Helen (Jessica Henwick), and Charles (Jessica Brown Findlay) sitting down for dinner with the silos' creators: billionaire Per Stensen (Colin Hanks) and Senator Thurman (Laura Innes).Stensen explains that he currently has diggers creating 50 silos where people could one day live to repopulate the earth, in the event of an apocalypse."The threats we face — nuclear war, climate collapse, viral pandemic, asteroid strike, artificial intelligence, and some we haven't thought of... but the one, the one that is most dangerous, is also the reason why I'm the richest man in history: nanotechnology," he says. "But not just because it's invisible, but because I knew... I knew that an enemy government would soon realise that a nanoweapon was a hell of a lot cheaper to build than a nuclear one."Stensen and Senator Thurman go on to reveal that Iran has already built nanoweapons and attempted to disrupt the U.S.' own research, leading the two countries into war.What does nanotechnology have to do with Charles' mission?Remember Charles' mission in episode 1, where her plane was engulfed in that weird, gooey cloud? Apparently the real aim of that mission was to help take out a nanofacility Iran had built in the mountains. As Charles points out, though, they never reached their target — and that's because they were only ever meant to be a decoy. The cloud that engulfed the planes was Iran's nanoweapon. While Charles' friends were dying, another unit that had tunnelled beneath the facility in secret was waiting to blow it up.Does nanotechnology cause the apocalypse in Silo?It's too early to say for sure, but things seem to be heading that way.Stensen, who is very knowledgable in the area of nanotechnology, says it's what he fears the most, so much so that he's building an underground city to try and save the human population when things go south. The fact that both the U.S. and Iran already have this technology, and have successfully weaponised it in a devastating way, suggests that what he says at dinner may be correct. Perhaps this futuristic, invisible weaponry is what will finally drive people underground.Silo Season 3 is streaming now on Apple TV, with new episodes dropping every Friday.Want more film and TV news and reviews delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for Mashable’s Top Stories newsletter or get Mashable push alerts today.

Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers.Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle, and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need.While we are focused more on meanings than hints in this story, sometimes learning that many of the words have completely unrelated meanings is a clue in and of itself. Connections frequently includes clues that involve words within words and other visual clues. SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 21, 2026 Wimpy meaningNot particularly strong.While meaningA word that indicates during a period of time.Sleep meaningA state of rest most animals require regularly.Generation meaningThe creation of something, including ideas or energy.Lifetime meaningUsed to describe a length of time.Action meaningWhen something is done, usually the physical manifestation of a choice.Oxygen meaningA critical component of the air we breath.Comeback meaningTo overcome adverse conditions to succeed.Showtime meaningWhen a play or concert will begin.Karate meaningA martial art form.Sundance meaningRefers to a film festival held in the U.S. each year.Want more tech and digital culture news delivered to your inbox daily or sent straight to your device? Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories newsletter or get Mashable push alerts today.Places meaningNouns used to describe locations.Water meaningA combination of hydrogen and oxygen that covers the majority of the planet.Blue Moon meaningA colloquialism that indicates rarity that is linked to a rare lunar event.Curtain up meaningFrequently used to describe the beginning of a play or concert.Nutrition meaningRelated to the health value of food.Have you learned the meanings and still want the things? Check out the hints and answers for today's NYT Connections puzzle.Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.Meet The Mashable 101: Our list of the content creators shaping the internet todayIf 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.

The Moon is getting closer to the Full Moon now, with its illuminated portion continuing to get bigger each night. Now in its Waxing Gibbous phase, more than half of the Moon is lit up as seen from Earth.What is today’s Moon phase?As of Friday, Aug. 21, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, with 61% of its surface visible. Without any visual aids, tonight you can see the Mares Crisium, Serenitatis and Fecunditatis. With binoculars you'll also be able to see the Endymion Crater, the Alps Mountains, and the Archimedes Crater. If you have a telescope, you'll also be able to see the Apollo 15 and 17 landing spots and the Rupes Altai. When is the next Full Moon?The next Full Moon will take place on August 28.What are Moon phases?The Moon goes through a series of phases that cause its appearance to change as seen from Earth. As the Moon orbits Earth, it goes through a lunar cycle that takes about 29.5 days to complete, according to NASA. The positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon determine how much of the Moon’s illuminated side is visible from Earth, creating its different phases. Throughout the cycle, the Moon changes from a thin crescent to a half Moon, then a Full Moon, before repeating the cycle once more.The eight phases are:New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you've watched NFL football.As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight, and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier — so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections: Sports Edition?The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. The sports Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. Each puzzle features 16 words, and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake — players get up to four mistakes before the game ends. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media. SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. Here's a hint for today's Connections: Sports Edition categoriesWant a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:Yellow: The NFL's GOATGreen: Field eventsBlue: Ways to play dartsPurple: BillHere are today's Connections: Sports Edition categoriesNeed a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:Yellow: Associated with Tom BradyGreen: Decathlon EventsBlue: Dart GamesPurple: What "Bill" Might Refer ToLooking 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: Sports Edition #697 is...What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?Associated with Tom Brady: 12, MICHIGAN, NEW ENGLAND, TAMPA BAYDecathlon Events: 400 METERS, HIGH JUMP, JAVELIN, POLE VAULTDart Games: 501, BASEBALL, CRICKET, KILLERWhat "Bill" Might Refer To: BELICHICK, BUFFALO, HAT BRIM, RUSSELLDon't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.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.

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.How to play PipsIf you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity with how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match. SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 21, 2026 The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible — and common — for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces. SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for August 21, 2026 Easy difficulty hints, answers for August 21 PipsLess Than (1): Everything in this space must be less than 1. The answer is 4-0, placed vertically.Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 6-3, placed vertically.Greater Than (1): Everything in this space must be greater than 1. The answer is 2-5, placed horizontally.Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 1-5, placed horizontally; 2-5, placed horizontally; 5-3, placed horizontally.Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 6-3, placed vertically; 5-3, placed horizontally.Medium difficulty hints, answers for August 21 PipsGreater Than (3): Everything in this space must be greater than 3. The answer is 4-6, placed vertically.Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 1-4, placed horizontally; 4-3, placed horizontally.Less Than (4): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is4-3, placed horizontally.Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 4-6, placed vertically; 6-6, placed vertically.Number (8): Everything in this space must add up to 8. The answer is 1-4, placed horizontally; 5-5, placed horizontally; 2-1, placed horizontally.Less Than (3): Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 2-1, placed horizontally; 0-0, placed horizontally.Hard difficulty hints, answers for August 21 PipsEqual (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 2-2, placed horizontally.Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 1-5, placed horizontally.Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 1-5, placed horizontally; 1-6, placed vertically.Greater Than (3): Everything in this space must be greater than 3. The answer is 1-6, placed vertically.Greater Than (3): Everything in this space must be greater than 3. The answer is 3-5, placed horizontally.Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 3-5, placed horizontally; 3-2, placed vertically.Less Than (3): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 3-2, placed vertically.Less Than (3): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 4-2, placed horizontally.Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 4-2, placed horizontally; 4-4, placed vertically; 4-3, placed horizontally.Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 4-3, placed horizontally.Not Equal: Everything in this space must be different. The answer is 2-5, placed horizontally; 0-6, placed vertically; 4-1, placed horizontally.Greater Than (15): Everything in this space must be greater than 15. The answer is 5-5, placed horizontally; 6-3, placed vertically.Greater Than (10): Everything in this space must be greater than 10. The answer is 6-6, placed vertically.Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 1-3, placed horizontally.Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 6-3, placed vertically; 3-3, placed vertically; 1-3, placed horizontally.If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you like to party.Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on 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: Answer, hints for August 21, 2026 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Celebrate!The words are adjectives related to a celebration.Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explainedThese words describe different types of partiesNYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.Want more tech and digital culture news delivered to your inbox daily or sent straight to your device? Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories newsletter or get Mashable push alerts today.NYT Strands spangram answer todayToday's spangram is Life's a Party.NYT Strands word list for August 21BashSoireeBangerRagerShindigFestivityMeet The Mashable 101: Our list of the content creators shaping the internet todayLooking 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.

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're familiar with the theater.Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media. SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for August 17, 2026 Here's a hint for today's Connections categoriesWant a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:Yellow: Functioning needsGreen: Start that showBlue: Famous types of "kids"Purple: Only happens onceWant more tech and digital culture news delivered to your inbox daily or sent straight to your device? Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories newsletter or get Mashable push alerts today.Here are today's Connections categoriesNeed a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:Yellow: Things Most Animals NeedGreen: Calls to Begin a PerformanceBlue: ___KidsPurple: Once in a____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 #1167 is...What is the answer to Connections todayThings Most Animals Need: NUTRITION, OXYGEN, SLEEP, WATERCalls to Begin a Performance: ACTION, CURTAIN UP, PLACES, SHOWTIME___Kids: COMEBACK, KARATE, SUNDANCE, WIMPYOnce in a____: BLUE MOON, GENERATION, LIFETIME, WHILE SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 13, 2026 Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.Meet The Mashable 101: Our list of the content creators shaping the internet todayIf 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.

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you've ever doodled in class before. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 21, 2026 Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.What's the best Wordle starting word?The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.What happened to the Wordle archive?The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers. Is Wordle getting harder?It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though. SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for August 21, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:Draw over a picture.Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?There are no recurring letters.Want more tech and digital culture news delivered to your inbox daily or sent straight to your device? Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories newsletter or get Mashable push alerts today.Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...Today's Wordle starts with the letter T. 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...TRACEDon'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.Meet The Mashable 101: Our list of the content creators shaping the internet todayIf 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.

Packing your bags for a trip can be a daunting task. Unfortunately, I can't help you with clothes, toiletries, and other essentials you'll need to bring on your vacation.However, I can help you lighten your load when it comes to packing a camera.Over the years, I have packed several different cameras from point-and-shoots like the Nikon Coolpix, mirrorless shooters like the Panasonic Lumix, expensive cinema devices like the Sony FX30, and even the Flip Video (remember those?!). Contents of my camera travel bag from left to right: MyFirst Camera 50, Insta360 Luna Ultra, iPhone 15 Pro Max Credit: Matt Binder / Mashable Credit: Matt Binder / Mashable This year, I discovered the perfect camera — or really, combination of devices that include cameras — that significantly lightened my travel load. Not only that, the photos and videos I took came out better than ever before, and I was able to still spend the majority of my time just enjoying my vacation. Plus, as an added bonus, I found that I took way more photos and videos than I did with my bulkier cameras too.Without any further ado, leave the clunky camera rig at home. Here's what camera you should take on your vacation:Insta360 Luna UltraInsta360's answer to DJI's Osmo Pocket line of gimbal cameras has only been around since June but I'm calling it now: The Insta360 Luna Ultra is the ultimate travel camera.Mashable's Amanda Yeo just recently published a full review of the Insta360 Luna Ultra and I concur with all of her high praise for the camera. And I'd like to add that it's also the perfect camera for your travels. Insta360 Luna Ultra Credit: Matt Binder / Mashable The Insta360 Luna Ultra compact size makes it really convenient to carry around, whether you slide it in a side-pouch on your backpack, keep it handy in a sling bag, or just hold it. The built-in gimbal provides the perfect grip for walking and shooting and the stabilization it provides makes it look like you're filming your vacation with a professional camera rig.It's not just the Insta360 Luna Ultra's gimbal that has the device punching above its weight class either. The footage quality is cinema-esque. There's truly no reason to bring around a clunky DSLR or mirrorless camera, numerous lenses, and other camera accessories now that the Luna Ultra exists.Furthermore, the dual lens system gives you up to 12x zoom, which delivers crystal clear imagery that I honestly had to take myself to believe it was from this camera.To showcase how good the Luna Ultra is, here are some stills from video I took on my trip: Insta360 Luna Ultra at approximately 6x zoom Credit: Matt Binder / Mashable Insta360 Luna Ultra at approximately 3x zoom Credit: Matt Binder / Mashable Still captured from Insta360 Luna Ultra Credit: Matt Binder / Mashable As you may have heard already, the Luna Ultra's screen detaches as a remote and portable microphone, which allows users to set up the Luna Ultra and control it from a significant distance away. I cannot stress enough how integral this feature is for a travel camera. If you've already seen reviews from the Luna Ultra, you probably know about some of the potential use cases. You can set the Luna Ultra up on a tripod and get shots where you'd normally require a second person. But, you're traveling. You're not carrying a tripod around with you. But we've all been in a situation where we have asked someone to take a picture, only for them to be confused about how to use the camera. Well, simply hand off the Luna Ultra and ask that person to just stand there, holding the camera, and do nothing else. You can snap the photo, reframe the picture, and zoom in or out all via the remote.SmartphoneOK, so I lied. You'll be taking more than one camera on this trip, but this one you were bringing along for the ride anyway.Your smartphone camera, whether it be an iPhone or Android device,  is still far and away one of the best cameras you can take on your trip. Smartphone camera footage is always getting better and it's just so convenient to use. You already have it in your pocket anyway! And it's still the quickest option to pull out for a quick snapshot of a fleeting moment because it's already on and ready to go.And, as great as the Insta360 Luna Ultra is, I'm not looking to use it in certain situations. For example, I'd rather not get sand from the beach on the Luna Ultra with its moving parts. Even if your smartphone costs the equivalent of a camera — or even more — its built for everyday wear and tear in ways that standalone cameras just usually aren't.MyFirst Camera 50If you're a parent, there's one more device you'll want to take along with you, especially if your kids are aspiring photographers or filmmakers too.You don't want your child playing around with your camera or smartphone on the trip. But, you also don't want to give them one of those big bulky children's cameras with terrible quality that, for some reason, always tries to emulate the design of an old-fashioned camera. MyFirst Camera 50 (Stickers *are* included) Credit: Matt Binder / Mashable On our most recent trip, my two oldest kids brought their MyFirst Camera 50. It's a 20MP dual lens camera that can take 1080P. It's built with a rugged body design for kids. And it's shaped like an iPhone — you know, the modern day design that most kids today actually associate with cameras.The image quality out of the MyFirst Camera 50 is actually quite good. In fact, images taken outdoors or other well lit areas are really good for a children's camera.It's especially fun to see what photos your kids take, especially in comparison with the moments you thought were important enough to capture.So there you have it: The Insta360 Luna Ultra will replace all your cameras for your travels. If you have kids, get them the MyFirst Camera 50. And if you forget all your photography equipment, there's absolutely nothing wrong with using your trusty smartphone.

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