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• eharmony app reviews: Subscribers share whether it’s worth it

  06-09-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  For a dating site that launched at the dawn of the new millennium, eharmony has remained relevant, largely by focusing on a more substantive, personality-based approach to online matchmaking. Of course, it's still far from perfect. While users consistently appreciate the depth of its matchmaking algorithm, they also have numerous complaints about the cost of the service and the proliferation of fake profiles, especially since artificial intelligence became widely available. Opens in a new w
  
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• Understand your people before your data loses relevance

  08-09-2026 11:00 via marketingdive.com
  
  More data isn’t the answer. Understanding the people behind it is what drives better decisions.
  
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• 5 lessons for brands who want to win the 2026 holiday season, from the advertisers already doing it

  08-09-2026 11:00 via marketingdive.com
  
  Holiday TV budgets are rising and campaigns are starting earlier. See what advertisers are doing for BFCM 2026, plus lessons you can pull for your own strategy.
  
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• Zuckerberg is one of the least-liked people in the U.S.

  08-09-2026 07:48 via socialmediatoday.com
  
  A survey from UMass Lowell’s Center for Public Opinion found that the Meta CEO was equally and deeply unpopular on both sides of the political spectrum.
  
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• Pinterest offers advice on creating effective shopping promotions

  08-09-2026 07:48 via socialmediatoday.com
  
  The app’s new guide features a four-step overview designed to help marketers make the most of their ads and align with platform trends.
  
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• LinkedIn shares insights into younger professionals

  08-09-2026 07:48 via socialmediatoday.com
  
  The platform’s latest data on Generation Z showed that they may miss out on connection opportunities for fear of bothering people or sounding inauthentic.
  
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• Building a framework to better protect teens on social media

  08-09-2026 07:48 via socialmediatoday.com
  
  More countries are exploring bans and restrictions, but a truly effective proposal has yet to reveal itself.
  
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• Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 8, 2026

  08-09-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you don't have good eyes. 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 September 8, 2026
  Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by
  
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• NYT Strands hints, answers for September 8, 2026

  08-09-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  Today's NYT Strands hints involve a common shared experience.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 phra
  
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• NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Sept. 8, 2026

  08-09-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  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 September 8, 2026

  08-09-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you like cars.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 th
  
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• The most mind-blowing IFA 2026 devices you need to see

  08-09-2026 00:40 via mashable.com
  
  Over four days, I walked the crowded Messe show floor to find the coolest innovations worth your attention.Read more from Mashable’s tech coverage: The 5 best new tech products we've seen at IFA 2026
  The FCC banned foreign routers, drones, robots: What it means for youTimecode chapters
  0:00 Introduction to IFA 2026 tech
  0:27 iRobot Roomba 875
  1:59 RGB-mini LED TV technology
  2:49 Kodak Barbie camera
  2:58 Primebot Q1 humanoid robot
  4:10 Reolink OMVI 2I ultra security camera
  5:10 DJI Osmo 360
  
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• This is what Id put in my smart home of the future

  08-09-2026 00:30 via mashable.com
  
  Home From robot arms to bumper cars, I found the best home tech I'd put inside my smart home of the futureRead more about the latest tech from IFA 2026: The 5 best new tech products we've seen at IFA 2026
  First look: Hypershell is launching the world's first full-leg exoskeleton at IFA 2026Timecode chapters
  0:00 Introduction: IFA smart home overview
  0:30 Home theater
  1:00 Smart lights
  1:15 Home brewing machine
  1:40 Xiaomi smart home
  3:40 Pool cleaner & lawn mower
  4:35 Bumper cars
  4:45 Roboti
  
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• Worlds largest gun for shooting satellites into space

  08-09-2026 00:23 via mashable.com
  
  The world's largest gun belongs to Longshot Space, which plans to go even bigger in the hopes of harnessing its technology to shoot satellites into space instead of using rockets.Explore more space and science coverage: Roman telescope's data deluge will change who gets to do big astronomy
  The Milky Way's center holds the ruins of another ancient galaxyTimecode chapters
  0:00 The problem with rocket launches
  0:38 Longshot Space’s kinetic launch concept
  1:30 How the giant space gun works
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• The 7 services needed to stream all NFL games

  08-09-2026 00:15 via mashable.com
  
  If you want to stream every NFL game this regular season, this is all you need to know. From cable options to streamers, Wes Ott covers everything that will have you watching every NFL game. He's even got a few tips that might help you save. Are you ready for some football?Read more about watching and streaming the NFL: How to watch out-of-market NFL games: Is NFL Sunday Ticket worth it?
  How to watch every NFL game this season (and the cheapest ways to do so)
  Fox finally launches its own streami
  
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• AMD at IFA 2026: A new era of personal and agentic AI

  08-09-2026 00:05 via mashable.com
  
  AMD is shifting the paradigm from computers that just execute commands to Agentic AI that understands your goals. From the jaw-dropping Strix Halo and Gorgon Halo chips to running 125-billion parameter models locally on Windows, local compute is getting a massive upgrade. Plus, a special appearance from Microsoft's Pavan Davuluri to announce Project Zenith, and the ultimate reveal of the Threadripper Halo Station — a 96-core local supercomputer.Read more about IFA 2026: The 5 best new tech
  
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• Apples first foldable: What 3 years with a Fold taught me

  07-09-2026 23:56 via mashable.com
  
  Apple's rumored foldable iPhone could be here very soon, and there's a playbook already written for it. I've used a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold as my daily phone for three years, so I know exactly what makes a foldable worth it. Here's what Apple needs to nail: multitasking, screen software, desktop mode, durability, cameras and the price.Read more about Apple's upcoming iPhones: What would really 'surprise' at Apple’s iPhone event
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• South Park creators troll Trump after Emmys win

  07-09-2026 21:59 via mashable.com
  
  South Park celebrated its Emmy win with a public dig at Donald Trump.Following the series' win for Outstanding Animated Program at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sunday, the official South Park X account posted a jubilant message, congratulating creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and their team. However, the message was accompanied by an image, showing a photo of the president's face attached to a cartoon body with his pants down, holding an Emmy. He's surrounded by South Park characters
  
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• Polymarket and Kalshi face possible regulation as Supreme Court monitors the situation

  07-09-2026 21:01 via mashable.com
  
  Picture it: Prediction markets like Kalshi, platforms which allow users to make "predictions" on almost anything for financial gain, platforms which are plagued with accusations of insider trading, are actually regulated by U.S. state governments under gambling laws.It could be a future possibility, if the Supreme Court could be convinced to make it happen.As reported by The Hill, multiple states have filed petitions to enforce sports gambling laws on Kalshi and platforms like it, including New
  
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• Grindr to pay £26 million to settle lawsuit after allegedly sharing users HIV status

  07-09-2026 19:31 via mashable.com
  
  Grindr has agreed to pay £26 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that the gay hookup app shared users' personal information, including HIV status, with third parties, the BBC reports.Mashable first reported that Grindr did this in 2018, based on an initial investigation from BuzzFeed News. Soon after that report was published, Grindr told Axios it would stop sharing HIV status with third parties.SEE ALSO:We went to Madonna's steamy Grindr London party. Here's what happened.
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• Officials want to turn Miami into Vice City for GTA 6. Police disagree.

  07-09-2026 18:04 via mashable.com
  
  Some officials in Miami-Dade County dream of turning Miami into Vice City for the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, The Miamian reported, but law enforcement isn't a fan of the idea.GTA 6 takes place in the fictional, Miami-inspired Vice City, and county officials are trying to spin it into a marketing opportunity for the destination, according to the news outlet. On June 29, they reportedly submitted a pitch deck to Rockstar, the makers of GTA, which The Miamian obtained through a public records
  
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• Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on September 7

  07-09-2026 16:32 via mashable.com
  
  The Moon is looking even slimmer again tonight as it continues towards the New Moon. There's now less of its surface lit by the Sun, which means we're not far away from the next lunar phase.What is today’s Moon phase?As of Monday, Sept. 7, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in Waning Crescent phase, with 18% of its surface visible. With just your naked eye, you'll able be able to make out the Aristarchus Plateau. If you have binoculars or a telescope, however, you should
  
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• Power stations are up to 50% off in Jackerys Labor Day sale

  07-09-2026 16:31 via mashable.com
  
  The best deals in Jackery's Labor Day sale:Best entry-level home backupJackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2$1,649(save $190)Get DealBest for all-around home backup Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus + SolarSaga 500 X$2,459(save $270)Get DealBest for heavy-duty appliancesJackery Solar Generator 5000 Plus$3,149(save $350)Get Deal
  Power outages have a nasty habit of showing up when you least want them to — during a storm, in the middle of the night, or right when you’re working from home. If a home
  
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• Best deals on Ryobi cordless tools in Home Depots Labor Day sale. Shop deals for under $50

  07-09-2026 16:31 via mashable.com
  
  The best Ryobi Labor Day deals from Home Depot:Best beginner dealRyobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 1/4 in. Hex Screwdriver Kit with Compact Battery and Charger$49.97(save $108.97)Get DealBest angle grinder dealRyobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in. Angle Grinder with 4.0 Ah High Performance Battery$99(save $149)Get DealBest multi-tool dealRyobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool with 4.0 Ah High Performance Battery$99(save $149)Get DealBest circular saw dealRyobi ONE+ HP 18V Bru
  
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• Ruggable Labor Day sale is live: Save up to 40% on the viral washable rugs

  07-09-2026 16:29 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE UP TO 30%: The Ruggable Labor Day sale is live and takes up to 40% off sitewide, including popular collaborations with Star Wars, Disney, Iris Apfel, and more.Opens in a new windowCredit: RuggableRuggable Labor Day Sale Shop NowWe're not in spring-cleaning mode, but back-to-school season and crisp fall air always evoke the feeling of a fresh start. If you've been looking around your home thinking a rug would really pull the room together, there's a fantastic Labor Day sa
  
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• Bissells Labor Day sale: Our favorite deals on stick vacuums, steam cleaners, and more

  07-09-2026 16:28 via mashable.com
  
  The best deals from Bissell's Labor Day sale:Best carpet cleaner dealLittle Green Mini Portable Carpet Cleaner$89.99(save $10)Get DealBest stick vacuum dealPowerClean DualBrush Cordless Stick Vacuum $259.99(save $100)Get DealBest Hydrosteam cleaner dealBissell Revolution HydroSteam$349.99(save $50)Get Deal
  Labor Day sales are back, offering a whole stack of fresh deals on outdoor gear, power tools, mattresses, and much more. Leading vacuum cleaner brand Bissell has joined in the fun with a bunch
  
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• Nectars Labor Day sale takes up to 50% off mattresses, plus 66% off bundles. Shop deals starting at $349

  07-09-2026 16:27 via mashable.com
  
  The best deals in Nectar's Labor Day saleBest budget mattress dealNectar Classic Memory Foam Twin Mattress$349(save $694)Get DealBest mattress dealNectar Classic Memory Foam Queen Mattress$699(save $916)Get DealBest for custom comfortPremier Adjustable Base and Mattress Set$1,398(save $2,536)Get DealBest bundle dealBamboo Bed Frame and Mattress Bundle$1,447(save $2,764)Get Deal
  Labor Day is one of the best times of year to buy a new mattress, and Nectar's sale is evidence of that. Right now, you
  
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• Saatvas Labor Day sale takes up to $625 off luxury mattresses. Shop the Saatva Classic, Rx, and more

  07-09-2026 16:26 via mashable.com
  
  Our top Saatva picksBest pillow dealSaatva Latex Pillow$165(Buy two, save up to $60)Shop NowBest adjustable base dealSaatva Adjustable Base Plus$1,374(Save $100 with mattress purchase)Get DealBest bed frame dealLucerne Platform Bed Frame$1,770(Save $100 with mattress purchase)Get DealBest mattress dealSaatva Classic Mattress$1,904(Save $3250)Get Deal
  There's a reason "invest in a good mattress" is advice that never goes out of style, and Saatva's Labor Day sale makes that investment a lot more a
  
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• OpenAI is figuring out how to tell people when its agents go rogue

  07-09-2026 16:23 via mashable.com
  
  Following the Hugging Face hack and the more recent "wiki incident," OpenAI stated on Saturday that it's working on a "framework" for how and when it shares information about incidents involving rogue agents.On Sept. 4, Reuters reported that OpenAI agents had taken control of a German-language wiki site and used it to communicate with one another. Four anonymous company insiders told the news outlet that OpenAI and its legal team resisted internal efforts to investigate the incident.SEE ALSO:Ope
  
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• Best Buys Labor Day 2026 sale: Shop deals on Sony headphones, gaming laptops, Chromebooks

  07-09-2026 15:46 via mashable.com
  
  The best Best Buy Labor Day deals at a glanceBest Apple Deal2025 Apple MacBook Air M5$1,649(Save $150)Get DealBest Amazon Device DealAmazon Fire TV Stick HD 2nd Gen$17.99(Save $22)Get DealBest Laptop DealLenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 2K Touchscreen Laptop$749.99(Save $370)Get DealBest Headphone DealBose QuietComfort Headphones$229(Save $130)Get DealBest Chromebook DealAcer Chromebook Plus Spin 514$579(save $170)Get DealBest Gaming Laptop DealLenovo LOQ 15 2K Gaming Laptop (Core i7 13650HX, 16GB RAM, NVI
  
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