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• NYT Strands hints, answers for July 4, 2026

  04-07-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love to celebrate.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 phras
  
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• Xbox hopes to win back disaffected gamers with new disc-to-digital program

  04-07-2026 19:07 via mashable.com
  
  Following the recent news that Sony will end support for physical discs for its PlayStation consoles beginning in Jan. 2028 and the attendant fan backlash (Forbes called it "Sony's Biggest Scandal in 20 Years"), Microsoft's Xbox team is taking proactive steps to get ahead of the negative publicity for its own next-gen console, the Xbox Helix, which is every bit as unlikely to have a physical disc drive as the rumored PS6.  Last month, details about a new Xbox program code-named "Positr
  
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• Taylor Swifts wedding details: Everything revealed so far, including Adam Sandler conducting ceremony

  04-07-2026 17:00 via mashable.com
  
  Last night, right before the United States celebrates 250 years of independence, its undisputed queen of pop music, Taylor Swift, finally tied the knot to long-term beau, NFL tight end Travis Kelce, in what was surely the most anticipated and hyped up wedding of the century. And while the world's most-watched couple have been notoriously tight-lipped about wedding details, and have gone to extraordinary lengths to keep their nuptials private, including forcing their guests to sign "ironclad
  
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• How to watch Canada vs. Morocco online for free

  04-07-2026 17:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Live stream Canada vs. Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the next round of knockout fixtures, and it all starts with Canada vs. Morocco. The co-hosts will need to do something special to knock out this talented Morocco side. They've looked really impressive thus far, but did need to rely on penalties to over
  
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• NYT Pips hints, answers for July 4, 2026

  04-07-2026 15:47 via mashable.com
  
  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
  
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• Im watching the British GP for free this weekend — how to live stream F1 for free

  04-07-2026 13:50 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: In the UK, Channel 4 will be providing live coverage of the 2026 British Grand Prix for free. In the U.S., sign up for a 7-day free trial of Apple TV+ through Prime Video Channels to watch select F1 races for free. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonApple TV Prime Video ChannelWatch the British GP for free with a 7-day trialShop NowThe Austrian GP offered another thrilling weekend of racing from the best drivers in the world. George Russell came out on top after holding off the advances o
  
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• As AI turbocharges digital abuse, UK agencies urge parents to limit who sees kids’ photos online

  04-07-2026 13:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The UK's NCA and IWF are urging parents to tighten social media privacy settings as AI tools make it easier to turn ordinary images into abuse material.
  
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• July 4th fireworks livestreams: See the best Fourth of July fireworks live

  04-07-2026 12:13 via mashable.com
  
  Happy 4th of July, America. This year's Independence Day celebrations are a little extra special as we celebrate the United States of America's 250th birthday.Across the country, many people will spend the day at the beach or at a barbecue, capping the night off with a fireworks display. But, if you're spending the night indoors, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate with an array of July 4th fireworks livestreams.Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Perhaps the most well-known of the I
  
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• The Black Mirror Experience made me sick to my stomach

  04-07-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  A virtual reality experience that asks attendees to sign over their biometric data sounds like the start of an episode of Black Mirror. But it's actually the reality of the Black Mirror Experience, now open at The Shed in New York City.SEE ALSO:Every 'Black Mirror' episode ever, ranked by overall dread
  The experience guides you through the halls of Phaethon Labs, a futuristic company where you can build a digital clone of yourself called a LifeAgent. This AI clone is able to do all the unpleasan
  
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• T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free — heres how to claim

  04-07-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro are free right now with T-Mobile. Here's how to qualify for this limited-time offer.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple iPhone 17Free when you trade in your eligible phone on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan..Shop Now Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple iPhone 17 ProFree when you switch to T-Mobile and bring your number on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan.Shop NowAll we seem to hear about these days are price increases. Apple
  
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• How to watch Paraguay vs. France online for free

  04-07-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Live stream Paraguay vs. France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.France have looked unbeatable in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.. Now they face Paraguay for a spot in the quarter finals, a team that just knocked out Germany on penalties.If you want to watch Paraguay vs. France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the in
  
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• How to watch Argentina vs. Scotland in the 2026 Nations Championship online for free

  04-07-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Watch Argentina vs. Scotland in the 2026 Nations Championship for free on ITVX. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The 2026 Nations Championship showcases some huge matchups this weekend, and it all wraps up with Argentina vs. Scotland. The Scots came close to securing a massive win at the 2026 Six Nations, but eventually fell just short. They'll be looking to restart the good vibes against Argentina. It's going to be a really tough game for both sides
  
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• Cancel your cloud storage and get 10TB for life for $252

  04-07-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Cancel your monthly cloud storage subscription and get an Internxt 10TB lifetime subscription on sale for $251.99 with code JULY30.Opens in a new windowCredit: InternxtInternxt Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription: 10TB Plan$251.99 $2,900 Save $2,648.01 Get DealGoogle One’s 10TB plan runs $49.99 per month, every month, with the meter still running five and ten years from now. That’s hundreds of dollars for not that much space. Internxt takes a different approach. Inst
  
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• Cancel ChatGPT and get lifetime access to Claude, Gemini, and more for $55.30 with this code

  04-07-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: ChatPlayground gives you lifetime access to AI tools like Claude, GPT, and Gemini, and it’s only $55.30 for life with code JULY30.Opens in a new windowCredit: ChatPlayground AIChatPlayground AI: Lifetime Subscription (Unlimited Plan)$55.30 $619 Save $563.70 Get DealChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude all cost about $20 each per month, and they’re still annoying to use because you’re constantly switching tabs and burning through tokens trying to find the best results. I
  
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• Anyone who wants to learn piano should see flowkey’s best price so far — just $56 for 5 years

  04-07-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Get flowkey’s five-year Classic Plan for $55.99 with code JULY30 (reg. $899) — its lowest price ever.Opens in a new windowCredit: Flowkeyflowkey Piano Learning App: Classic Plan (5-Year Subscription)$55.99 $899 Save $843.01 Get DealFuture and current pianists who would love some lesson flexibility without sacrificing growth, flowkey has never been cheaper, and this price is not likely to come around again in the near future.Through July 5, you can get the flowkey Classic
  
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• AdultFriendFinder review: Is the famous hookup site legit or not?

  04-07-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  If you haven’t heard of AdultFriendFinder (AFF), honestly, consider yourself lucky. This online platform has seriously earned its reputation for being one of the raunchiest and spammiest "dating" sites cluttering the internet.Sure, the name sounds wholesome and innocent enough, right? But peel back those endless paywalls, and what you find is a digital den packed with X-rated content, questionable profiles, problematic language, and aggressive marketing tactics that seem way more intereste
  
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• FIFA World Cup schedule today: Games, kickoff times, livestream info for July 4

  04-07-2026 09:00 via mashable.com
  
  The excitement continues at the 2026 World Cup, with Canada looking to extend its historic run with a victory over a more confident, more experienced Moroccan team, while France looks to storm into the next round against Team Paraguay, bent on taking down the French giant. The action kicks off at 1 p.m. ET in Texas before moving to the City of Brotherly Love at 5 p.m. ET. FIFA World Cup schedule today: July 4Canadavs. Morocco (Houston Stadium) — kickoff at 1 p.m. ETParaguay vs. France
  
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• How to watch New Zealand vs. France in the 2026 Nations Championship online for free

  04-07-2026 08:51 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Watch New Zealand vs. France in the 2026 Nations Championship for free on ITVX. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.We don't exactly know what to expect from the first-ever 2026 Nations Championship, but one quick glance at the schedule over this opening weekend and we're excited. There's absolutely loads of huge matchups between the best sides in the world, and that can only be a good thing. It all starts with arguably the best of the bunch: New Zealan
  
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• Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on July 4

  04-07-2026 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  Tonight marks day 19 of the lunar cycle, with the Moon continuing through its Waning Gibbous phase. As we get closer to the next phase, the Last Quarter, the illuminated portion of the Moon will continue to appear smaller each night.What is today’s Moon phase?As of Saturday, July 4, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon phase is in its Waning Gibbous phase, with 84% of its surface visible. If you look up tonight with just your naked eye, you should be able to see the Mares Imbr
  
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• Hurdle hints and answers for July 4, 2026

  04-07-2026 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  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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• How to watch South Africa vs. England in the 2026 Nations Championship online for free

  04-07-2026 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Watch South Africa vs. England in the 2026 Nations Championship for free on ITVX. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The 2026 Nations Championship opening weekend is stacked with huge matchups, but it doesn't really get any bigger than South Africa vs. England. The 2026 Six Nations was tough going for England, finishing in fifth place in the standings. They'll need to turn things around to get anything out of a dominant South African side that thrashed
  
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• How to watch Japan vs. Italy in the 2026 Nations Championship online for free

  04-07-2026 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Watch Japan vs. Italy in the 2026 Nations Championship for free on ITVX. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The first-ever 2026 Nations Championship starts with a number of really interesting matchups. Japan vs. Italy is probably not the most exciting fixture on the schedule, but there's a lot of reasons to watch the action. Italy are still riding high from the 2026 Six Nations and wins over England and Scotland, and they'll come into this game with ho
  
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• How to watch Fiji vs. Wales in the 2026 Nations Championship online for free

  04-07-2026 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Watch Fiji vs. Wales in the 2026 Nations Championship for free on ITVX. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The 2026 Nations Championship starts this weekend with a number of really interesting fixtures, including Fiji vs. Wales. The Welsh did not enjoy the 2026 Six Nations, but they did at least finish with a victory over Italy. That wasn't enough to move them up from bottom spot in the standings. They'll be desperate to start with a positive result ag
  
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• How to watch Australia vs. Ireland in the 2026 Nations Championship online for free

  04-07-2026 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Watch Australia vs. Ireland in the 2026 Nations Championship for free on ITVX. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The 2026 Nations Championship's opening weekend is littered with high-profile matchups, including Australia vs. Ireland. The Irish will come into this clash expecting to win, but Australia have shown promising signs of progress in recent fixtures. Could this be the moment that Les Kiss makes his mark?If you're interested in watching the 202
  
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• Wordle today: Answer, hints for July 4, 2026

  04-07-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a foodie.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 July 4, 2026
  Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by engineer Josh W
  
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• NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 4, 2026

  04-07-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a writer.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
  
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• Google Maps could soon order food for you using Gemini

  04-07-2026 01:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google Maps is reportedly developing a Gemini-powered feature that could let users discover restaurants and place food orders without leaving the app.
  
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• A new piano app listens while you play, and a lifetime subscription is only $105 today

  04-07-2026 00:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Use code JULY30 by July 5 at 11:59 p.m. PT to get a Skoove lifetime subscription on sale for $104.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: SkooveSkoove Premium Piano Lessons: Lifetime Subscription$104.99 $299.99 Save $195 Get DealSelf-taught musicians have always faced a frustrating problem. Without a teacher in the room, you can’t tell whether you’re playing the right note, holding the right rhythm, or just confidently repeating the same mistake. Skoove uses live note recogn
  
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• How to watch the 2026 Tour de France online for free

  03-07-2026 21:35 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 Tour de France for free on SBS on Demand. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.We know there's a lot of sport taking place right now and your schedule is probably stacked with live action from the World Cup and Wimbledon, but can we suggest making a little time for the Tour de France. It is the world's most prestigious cycling race, after all.This edition of the Tour de France is shaping up to be pretty special. Tadej Pogacar
  
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• Spotify deletes 500K streams of popular song for suspected Kalshi, Polymarket user manipulation

  03-07-2026 21:10 via mashable.com
  
  Malcolm Todd is currently one of the fastest-rising stars in the music industry, with his viral hit "Earrings" recently topping the Spotify charts.However, Todd has just fallen off the Spotify charts after an internal investigation by the company found manipulation through artificial streaming. As a result of the investigation, Spotify removed 500,000 streams for his song. "Earrings" fell to fourth on the charts after the stream removals.“All streaming services face ever-changing stream ma
  
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