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• The iPhone Duos opening animation is a 10/10 design flex for Apple

  10-09-2026 16:09 via mashable.com
  
  Have you seen the viral videos showing the iPhone Duo's opening animation?Videos showing stunned tech reporters repeatedly opening and closing the device are racking up tens of millions of views on social media, and it's easy to see why: Apple designers are just showing off with this one.When you open the iPhone Duo, an optical illusion makes the outer screen appear to blur and blend into the inner display. For a moment, the fluid transition makes it look like you're peering through a pane of gl
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro: Whats new with the cameras

  12-09-2026 19:23 via mashable.com
  
  While the iPhone Duo was the standout product during Apple's September event, the second biggest news was the camera additions to the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. For the first time ever, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Maxinclude a genuine variable aperture. It's paired with a new set of manual controls, upgraded video features, and a fresh approach to photo authenticity, making this arguably the most substantial camera overhaul Apple has shipped in years.It's also a meaningful shift in what Apple wants the
  
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• Scientists knew Mercury was shrinking. They didnt know the true extent.

  12-09-2026 18:08 via mashable.com
  
  The solar system's smallest planet has suffered significant shrinkage, drawing up 30 percent more than scientists even previously estimated. Mercury, which orbits closest to the sun, is a tiny rocky world that has continuously leaked heat into space since its sizzly formation 4.5 billion years ago. As its heavy iron core cools, the entire planet shrinks, like a grape transforming into a raisin in the sun. Its outer crust buckles and cracks around it, but on a planet scale, those surface wri
  
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• Nvidia may bankroll Anthropics massive IPO

  12-09-2026 16:59 via mashable.com
  
  Anthropic is reportedly in talks with Nvidia to secure funding for its upcoming IPO, according to an exclusive report from Reuters. If the deal goes through, it'd make Anthropic's IPO one of the largest stock market debuts ever.Reuters report cites two people familiar with the discussions between the Claude maker and Nvidia, although they weren't at liberty to speak publicly. According to Reuters, Anthropic is looking to raise as much as $100 billion in the offering, which would raise the compan
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro preorders are officially live: Everything to know before buying

  12-09-2026 16:26 via mashable.com
  
  The newly announced iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max officially opened for preorders today, with the new Apple smartphones going on sale promptly at 8 a.m. ET.Despite rumors that the online Apple Store was down ahead of the launch, the site appears to be working fine. Retailers and mobile carriers have also gone live with iPhone 18 Pro preorder deals, with companies like T-Mobile offering the iPhone 18 Pro for free for qualifying customers.If you have any questions before ordering the new iPhones, we'r
  
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• NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for September 12, 2026

  12-09-2026 16:15 via mashable.com
  
  Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier for people who watch volleyball.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 ov
  
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• NYT Pips hints, answers for September 12, 2026

  12-09-2026 16:11 via mashable.com
  
  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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• We found the best iPhone 18 Pro cases and grips to protect your new phone

  12-09-2026 15:29 via mashable.com
  
  The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max officially went on sale today ahead of their Sept. 18 launch (the foldable iPhone Duo won't be available until next month). And when you buy a new phone, that usually means buying a new phone case. The best iPhone 18 Pro cases will protect your phone when it inevitably slips out of your hands and tumbles to the ground, risking your $1,200 investment.A lot of case companies started selling burgundy and glacier blue iPhone 18 Pro cases before the phones were even anno
  
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• Trash Mountain review: Caleb Hearon is ready for his next act

  12-09-2026 15:24 via mashable.com
  
  American comedian Caleb Hearon's made his mark as a content creator, amassing fans across social media and through his podcast So True with Caleb Hearon. Earlier this year, he appeared in three films in supporting turns, ranging from the stoner-comedy Pizza Movie, to the critically heralded The Devil Wears Prada 2, to the Netflix offering Little Brother. But with Trash Mountain, Hearon is penning his next chapter as leading man. Written by Hearon and Ruby Caster, Trash Mountain is as funny
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro preorder deals: Get a free phone from AT&T, T-Mobile, Visible, and more

  12-09-2026 12:53 via mashable.com
  
  In case you missed Apple's Sept. 9 event, there are a few new iPhones in town. And the big carriers are already competing to offer the best iPhone preorder deals and lock in new customers. Remember: The new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be available for preorder starting Sept. 12 at 8 a.m. ET, so you can secure your new phone ASAP.The best iPhone 18 preorder deals at a glance: Preorder at T-MobileGet iPhone 18 Pro for free with qualifying trade-in or by switchingGet DealPreorder at AT
  
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• Apple AirPods 5 vs. AirPods Pro 3: Which should you buy?

  12-09-2026 12:00 via mashable.com
  
  Not too long ago, if you wanted AirPods with active noise cancellation, you had one option: the AirPods Pro. For several years following, Apple kept ANC strictly limited to its premium options: the Pros and the AirPods Max. Then in 2024, Apple threw a curveball AirPods 4, offering two models, with the more expensive one featuring ANC on a sub-$200 pair of AirPods for the first time ever.And with the announcement of the AirPods 5 at the brand's "Surprise and Shine" keynote event on Sept. 9, AirPo
  
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• iPhone 20 rumors: Why Apple may skip iPhone 19 for a radical redesign

  12-09-2026 11:10 via mashable.com
  
  Apple finally revealed the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max at its Sept. 9 "Surprise and Shine" event, alongside the foldable iPhone Duo.But believe it or not, there are already credible reports and leaks floating around about a potential 20th anniversary "iPhone 20" arriving in fall 2027. If the rumor mill is correct, Apple will skip the iPhone 19 entirely, and this wouldn't be the first time Apple has gotten creative with numbering. The iPhone 20 would commemorate the 20th anniversary of the orig
  
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• Astronomer proposes jaw-dropping reason why we dont have a super-Earth

  12-09-2026 11:05 via mashable.com
  
  Why our solar system missed out on having a super‑Earth, a type of world that teems across the galaxy, has long bugged astronomers.Now, a new study proposes an intriguing explanation: maybe the sun ate it.Mutlu Yildiz, an astronomy professor at Ege University in Turkey, used computer simulations to wind back the clock and study the young sun with and without a swallowed planet to see which version best matches the star we know today. His models that fed the sun a dense, rocky super‑E
  
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• The best sexting apps and sites for discreet chats in 2026

  12-09-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  Based on my extensive hands-on testing and expert input, I’ve picked the best sexting apps and online sites to keep your flirtiest, dirtiest chats truly private — whether you're messaging a partner, a hookup, or a verified creator.Because sometimes the anticipation of a hookup is even hotter than the main event. In my experience, sexting is the ultimate form of digital foreplay. It’s the glue that keeps long-distance relationships from falling apart, the spark that stops long-t
  
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• T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 18 Pro for free — how to claim

  12-09-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: The new Apple iPhone 18 Pro is available for free right now with T-Mobile. To claim, trade in a qualifying device and activate a new line on T-Mobile’s Experience Beyond plan. New customers who switch to T-Mobile and keep their existing number will also qualify.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleT-Mobile: Free iPhone 18 Pro Get DealWe've been treated to some major smartphone drops in recent months. We got the new Motorola Razr lineup, new Google Pixels, and foldable phones from
  
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• Julián review: Julián Is a Mermaid is now a wonderful movie

  12-09-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  I think I have just seen my favorite animated movie of 2026. And it's Julián, based on Jessica Love's bestselling children’s book, Julián Is a Mermaid. This year, cinemas have seen sequels for beloved IP like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Toy Story 5, Minions & Monsters, Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, and PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie. There have also been original animal-centered adventures like GOAT, Hoppers, and Swapped. Plus, coming up are Shaun The Sheep: The Beast of
  
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• Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on September 12

  12-09-2026 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  It's the start of a new lunar cycle, which can only mean one thing: the Moon is working towards being full again. Over the next few nights, we'll notice it getting bigger in the sky.What is today’s Moon phase?As of Saturday, Sept. 12, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in the Waxing Crescent phase, with 2% of its surface visible. When is the next Full Moon?The next Full Moon will take place on September 26.What are Moon phases?As the Moon orbits Earth, its appearance chan
  
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• Hurdle hints and answers for September 12, 2026

  12-09-2026 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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• Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 12, 2026

  12-09-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you think positively.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 12, 2026
  Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by engi
  
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• NYT Strands hints, answers for September 12, 2026

  12-09-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you know how to relax.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 p
  
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• NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Sept. 12, 2026

  12-09-2026 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 12, 2026

  12-09-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you love 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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• Design the next iPhone game: Ive created a true monstrosity of a phone

  11-09-2026 23:34 via mashable.com
  
  Social media users on Threads have discovered a fun new way to celebrate Apple event week: the web game "Design the next iPhone."The game was made by Neal Agarwal for his website Neal.fun, where you can play the game for free. Agarwal's site hosts other short and sweet mini-games like "Draw logos from memory" and "Asteroid launcher.""Design the next iPhone" is exactly what it sounds like: You can create the iPhone of your dreams, selecting all of the ports, cameras, and buttons you desire. You c
  
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• iPhone Duo vs iPad: How they differ

  11-09-2026 19:30 via mashable.com
  
  In early September, Apple held a big event to announce a ton of new stuff, but one product stood out more than any other: The iPhone Duo. Apple's first foldable device has two displays, a wealth of multitasking features, and a trendy form factor that's sure to be a conversation-starter. But it also begs the question: Why get an iPad when you could get one of these, or vice versa? Has Apple made a "phablet" that makes the iPad redundant?Let's take a look at what makes these devices different, and
  
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• Somehow, the 2026 Lego Advent Calendar is on sale at Amazon for just $25

  11-09-2026 18:44 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $9.99: The 2026 Lego City Advent Calendar is on sale at Amazon for $25, down from the normal price of $34.99. That's a 29% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: Lego2026 Lego City Advent Calendar$25 at Amazon $34.99 Save $9.99 Get DealDecember and Black Friday are still several months away, but the year's hottest Advent calendars are already on sale. If you want the best selection, it's time to get shopping. Each year, Lego puts out a handful of fantastic Advent calendars, and if you'r
  
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• For Android users, Apple Event week is a chance to save $250 on Samsung Galaxy phones

  11-09-2026 18:39 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $250: As of Sept. 11, you can grab an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (256GB) or Galaxy Z Fold 8 (256GB) on sale at Amazon for $1,049.99 (reg. $1,299.99) and $1,649.99 (reg. $1,899.99), respectively. That's $250 in savings on either phone.Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (256GB, Unlocked)$1,049.99 at Amazon $1,299.99 Save $250 Get Deal Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (256GB, Unlocked)$1,649.99 at Amazon $1,899.99 Save $250 
  
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• Minecraft Dungeons II is coming soon: How to score bonus items, preorder deals

  11-09-2026 18:33 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Minecraft Dungeons II releases on Sept. 29, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2. Pre-ordering either the $29.99 Standard Edition or the $49.99 Deluxe Edition before Sept. 28 unlocks the Twisted Cape, Twisted Chicken pet, and two hero skins.Opens in a new windowCredit: MinecraftMinecraft Dungeons II — Standard Edition$29.99 at Minecraft  Pre-order Here Opens in a new windowCredit: MinecraftMinecraft Dungeons II — Deluxe Edition$49.99 at Mi
  
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• Igloo just dropped an incredibly cute Winnie the Pooh collection starting at $28

  11-09-2026 18:27 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Igloo just launched a brand-new Winnie the Pooh-themed collection. Prices start at $27.99. Igloo's Winnie the Pooh collection at a glance: Disney Winnie the Pooh Hunny Pot 15 Oz Coffee Mug$27.99Shop NowDisney Winnie the Pooh Hunny Pot 32 Oz Travel Mug$39.99Shop NowDisney Winnie the Pooh Plush Tote Cooler Bag$39.99Shop NowDisney Winnie the Pooh Hunny Pot Cooler Bag$39.99Shop NowDisney Winnie the Pooh & Pals Little Playmate 7 Qt Cooler$49.99Shop Now
  Igloo (the cooler company) just launc
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro preorder deals: Get a free phone from AT&T, T-Mobile, Xfinity, and more

  11-09-2026 18:18 via mashable.com
  
  The best iPhone 18 preorder deals at a glance: Preorder at T-MobileGet iPhone 18 Pro for free with qualifying trade-in or by switchingGet DealPreorder at AT&TGet iPhone 18 Pro for free with qualifying trade-inGet DealPreorder at VisibleGet $480 of monthly service credits with purchaseGet DealPreorder at Total WirelessTake $600 off iPhone 18 Pro or Pro MaxGet DealPreorder at AppleGet up to $885 in credit with trade-inGet Deal
  In case you missed Apple's Sept. 9 event, there are a few new iPhon
  
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• The new iPhone is here, but you can buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and get a $200 gift card for free

  11-09-2026 18:04 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Right now, you can get Samsung's newest mid-range phone for $799.99, plus a $200 Amazon gift card to spend on whatever else you want.Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung Galaxy S26 FE (256 GB)$799.99 at Amazon $999.99 Save $200 Get DealWhile the internet's busy arguing over Apple's new $2,000 foldable phone, Samsung is handing out $200 in digital cash to Android users. Right now, you can get the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (256 GB) for $799.99, plus a $200 Amazon gift card to spend
  
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