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• Edits comes to iPhone Duo and desktop

  25-10-2026 23:19 via Social Media Today - Latest News
  
  The video editing app was optimized for Apple’s new folding screen device and a soon-to-be-released desktop version is currently being tested.
  
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• X provides holiday campaign tips

  25-10-2026 23:17 via Social Media Today - Latest News
  
  The platform recommended keeping ads short, using natural language and featuring clear calls to action.
  
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• TikTok US shares second-quarter account enforcement data

  25-10-2026 23:13 via Social Media Today - Latest News
  
  The platform said it removed more than 14 million fake accounts and prevented nearly 65 million spam accounts from being created.
  
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• TikTok US shares Q2 account enforcement data

  25-10-2026 23:13 via Social Media Today - Latest News
  
  The platform said it removed more than 14 million fake accounts and prevented nearly 65 million spam accounts from being created.
  
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• Meta says advertisers should let campaigns gather data

  25-10-2026 23:11 via Social Media Today - Latest News
  
  The company’s new best practices guide cautioned marketers to give both ads and analytic systems time to assess results before tweaking components.
  
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• Don’t miss your chance to get lifetime Microsoft Office Pro 2021 for $28

  25-10-2026 23:00 via Mashable
  
  TL;DR: Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows is $27.97 (reg. $219.99) through Nov. 1.Opens in a new windowCredit: MicrosoftMicrosoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License$27.97 $219.99 Save $192.02 Get DealThis is your last chance to ditch Microsoft 365’s subscription fees for good. Until tomorrow, Nov. 16, at midnight, you can grab a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2021 for way less than its usual retail price. Simply pay once, download the full software suite,
  
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• Meta delays business terms update over data scraping concerns

  25-10-2026 21:53 via Social Media Today - Latest News
  
  The company’s latest commercial services agreement has been postponed while regulators in the EU and the U.K. get clarity, according to Reuters.
  
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• Pennsylvania enacts law regulating AI-generated advertisements

  25-10-2026 19:48 via Mashable
  
  Across the nation, there appears to be growing frustration with the explosion of AI-generated advertising plaguing small-business storefronts and restaurant interiors. Last Thursday, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed the Artificial Intelligence Deceptive Advertising Act into law, mandating that all ads, from million-dollar television commercials to printed flyers passed out on the street, contain a disclosure label in the same format as the ad itself.SEE ALSO:Hackers find a way to turn u
  
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• Why Google is linking your phone number to all your signed-in accounts

  25-10-2026 16:30 via Mashable
  
  Android users, listen up: Google is quietly verifying and attaching your phone number across all your signed-in Google accounts, according to reporting from Android Authority. The policy change happened between August and October of 2025, under the "Verify phone numbers automatically" setting, which must now be opted out of rather than opted into.What does this mean in practice? All Google accounts used on your phone are going to be associated with your phone number, whether you want them to be
  
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• New Instagam app on Apple TV brings reels, long-form video and live shows

  25-10-2026 14:55 via Mashable
  
  We're less than a month away from the release of a new iteration of the Apple TV, packed with the kind of computing power once reserved for desktops, so it only makes sense that it should learn some new tricks.  Yesterday, we learned about one of those new tricks when Instagram was re-listed on the Apple App Store as available for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. But this isn't the first time Instagram has flirted with the big screen. Initial testing of the new form factor began in late 2025 o
  
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• Keep the content, lose the clutter — lifetime access to the AdGuard Family Plan is just $14.97

  25-10-2026 11:00 via Mashable
  
  TL;DR: AdGuard Family Plan lifetime access is just $14.97 (reg. $169.99) through Nov. 1, combining ad blocking, anti-tracking tools, malware and phishing protection, and parental controls in one purchase.Opens in a new windowCredit: AdGuardAdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription$14.97 $169.99 Save $155.02 Get DealTired of dodging pop-ups, dealing with slow-loading websites, and feeling like your every move online might be tracked? You’re not alone. The internet should be a safe, smooth, an
  
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• How to watch Packers vs. Lions in the NFL for free

  25-10-2026 11:00 via Mashable
  
  TL;DR: Live stream Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions for free on TVNZ. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions game is one of the most exciting NFL games scheduled for today. The Packers (4-2) are on a hot streak, winning three in a row. And while the Lions (3-2) have been up-and-down — they currently sit at the bottom of the NFC North — they're coming off a bye week and have reinforced their faulty defense with the
  
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• Get many AI opinions with this multi-AI tool — lifetime access is on sale for just $29.97

  25-10-2026 11:00 via Mashable
  
  TL;DR: Get lifetime AskAnyModel AI Pro access for a one-time $29.97 payment (reg. $499) through Oct. 25 with code SAVE10.Opens in a new windowCredit: AskAnyModelAskAnyModel AI Pro Plan: Lifetime Subscription$29.97 $499 Save $469.03 Get DealThe first AI answer isn’t automatically the most useful one. AskAnyModel AI Pro lifetime access is just $29.97 (reg. $499) through Oct. 25 with code SAVE10, giving you a way to compare responses instead of repeatedly copying your prompt into different tools
  
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• The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is practically free this weekend — how to claim

  25-10-2026 10:00 via Mashable
  
  TL;DR: The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is $1,000 off when you switch and bring your number on T-Mobile's Experience Beyond plan. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is $1,000 off when you trade in an eligible phone in any condition on T-Mobile's Experience Beyond plan.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple iPhone 18 Pro Shop Now Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple iPhone 18 Pro Max Shop NowThe iPhone Duo has officially launched, and it feels like everyone is scrambling to get their hands on Apple's first
  
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• How to watch 49ers vs. Falcons in the NFL online for free

  25-10-2026 10:00 via Mashable
  
  TL;DR: Live stream San Francisco 49ers vs. Atlanta Falcons for free on TVNZ. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The Atlanta Falcons have had an up-and-down season. Led by the returning quarterback Michael Penix. Jr., they looked good in wins against the Saints and Packers but have lost the last two games.Now in Week 7, they face the toughest opposition in the entire NFL, the San Francisco 49ers. Can the Falcons hand the 49ers their first loss of the season? Or
  
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• How to watch Barcelona vs. Real Madrid online for free

  25-10-2026 09:21 via Mashable
  
  TL;DR: Watch Barcelona vs. Real Madrid in La Liga for free on CazéTV. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.La Liga has a number of really interesting fixtures this weekend, but there's only one game that really matters: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid. El Clásico is arguably the biggest game in domestic football, and this weekend's clash is particularly interesting. SEE ALSO:The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is practically free this weekend — how to claim
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• How to watch Manchester United vs. Bournemouth online for free

  25-10-2026 09:20 via Mashable
  
  TL;DR: Watch Manchester United vs. Bournemouth in the Premier League for free on CazéTV. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The Premier League showcases a number of really interesting fixtures this week, but Manchester United vs. Bournemouth might be the most significant. The pressure is mounting on new boss Michael Carrick after a shocking 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League. The home side desperately needs a win, but it won't be straightforward.Bourn
  
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• Free F1 livestream: How to watch the U.S GP for free this weekend

  25-10-2026 09:20 via Mashable
  
  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 United States GP for free with the Prime Video app.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonApple TV Prime Video ChannelWatch the United States GP for free with a 7-day trialShop NowKimi Antonelli is in position to win his first F1 title this weekend in Austin. Antonelli must win this Sunday's GP to have any chance of sealing the drivers' title, but that's not all. The Italian a
  
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• How to watch Dolphins vs. Jets in the NFL online for free

  25-10-2026 09:00 via Mashable
  
  TL;DR: Live stream Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets for free on TVNZ. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The NFL has a selection of intriguing games today, including Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets.The Jets are 2-4 so far. They opened the season with a win, then took three consecutive losses before a win over the Cleveland Browns gave them a glimmer of hope. But a Week 6 loss to the New England Patriots brought them back down to earth.It's been even worse for
  
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• Apples budget-level 11-inch iPad is $50 off this weekend at Amazon

  25-10-2026 09:00 via Mashable
  
  SAVE $50: As of Oct. 25, the Apple iPad 11-inch (A16 chip, 128GB) ispriced at just $399 at Amazon. That's an 11% discount from the list price of $449.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple iPad 11-inch (A16 chip, 128GB)$399 at Amazon $449 Save $50 Get Deal at AmazonIt's hard to say no to any significant discount on Apple devices. We all know that Apple prices can be steep and rarely budge outside of sale events such as Prime Day and Black Friday. But even with Black Friday still four weeks awa
  
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• Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on October 25, 2026

  25-10-2026 06:00 via Mashable
  
  It's the Full Moon tomorrow (or tonight, depending on your timezone), which means the Moon looks big and bright in the tonight. Hoping to do some Moon gazing? Here's what you should be able to see.What is today's Moon phase?As of Sunday, Oct. 25, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase, with 99% of its surface visible. Tonight, without the use of visual aids you should be able to spot the Copernicus Crater, Tycho Crater, and the Mare Crisium. If you have
  
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• Hurdle hints and answers for October 25, 2026

  25-10-2026 06:00 via Mashable
  
  If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from pr
  
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• Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 25, 2026

  25-10-2026 04:00 via Mashable
  
  Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you like clothes.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 October 25, 2026
  Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by engineer J
  
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• NYT Strands hints, answers for October 25, 2026

  25-10-2026 04:00 via Mashable
  
  Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you're familiar with the concept of creation.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
  
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• NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 25, 2026

  25-10-2026 04:00 via Mashable
  
  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 meaning
  
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• NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 25, 2026

  25-10-2026 04:00 via Mashable
  
  The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a math whiz.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 t
  
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• NYT Pips hints, answers for October 25, 2026

  25-10-2026 03:00 via Mashable
  
  Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalog.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 di
  
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• NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 25, 2026

  25-10-2026 03:00 via Mashable
  
  Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier for people who watch hockey.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 h
  
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