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• Wordle today: Hint, answer for June 26, 2026

  26-06-2026 11:58 via mashable.com
  
  Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're quick on your feet.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 June 26, 2026
  Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by engi
  
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• 5 Cannes Lions takeaways as marketers wrestle with an industry in flux

  26-06-2026 14:53 via marketingdive.com
  
  Marketing Dive caught up with attendees to ask them about their biggest surprises, frustrations and what they want to see more of at the festival.
  
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• Campaign Trail: The Honest Company delivers women’s bathroom truths

  26-06-2026 13:00 via marketingdive.com
  
  The consumer goods company teamed with agency Zambezi to break down taboos and change the tenor of advertising in the flushable wipes space.
  
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• Prime Day ends soon: We found the 150+ best deals on Apple, DJI, Kindle, and Lego favorites

  26-06-2026 12:46 via mashable.com
  
  The best Prime Day deals at a glance:Best Apple dealApple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm)$279 at Amazon(save $120)Get DealBest headphones dealSony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Cancelling Headphones$198 at Amazon(save $201.99)Get DealBest earbuds dealApple AirPods Pro 3$179 at Amazon(save $70)Get DealBest Kindle DealAmazon Kindle Paperwhite$124.99 at Amazon(save $35)Get DealBest vacuum dealEufy C28 $599.99 at Eufy(save $350)Get Deal Best power station dealBluetti Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station$199 at Amazon(
  
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• White House wants OpenAI to limit the launch of its next model

  26-06-2026 12:19 via mashable.com
  
  William Gibson once famously said that "the future is already here, it's just not evenly distributed." It appears that the same goes for frontier AI models. According to The Information, the White House told OpenAI it wants the company to release its next model in a limited fashion, to a select group of close partners. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly told staff that the company's newest model, GPT 5.6, will be launched very differently than previous ones, with the government approving access "c
  
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• Ed Norton watched Team USA at the World Cup and everyone made the same joke

  26-06-2026 12:15 via mashable.com
  
  The World Cup has seen its fair share of celebrity guests, but Ed Norton's presence during Thursday's USA vs. Turkey game really got the internet talking.The actor attended the game alongside some other big names, including Colin Farrell and — crucially — his former Fight Club co-star Brad Pitt.SEE ALSO:The 12 World Cup WAGs to know in 2026
  You can probably already guess what joke people were making.This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tw
  
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• This stunning Nintendo Switch 2 bundle is still live on Prime Day — last chance to score a free game

  26-06-2026 12:07 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Amazon has the Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle available for $499 on Prime Day. That gets you the Switch 2 console and your choice of a digital copy of Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia — saving you up to $79.99 compared to buying the console and game separately.Opens in a new windowCredit: NintendoNintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle$499 at AmazonGet DealAmazon's Prime Day sale is ending soon. Amazon has one of the best Switch 2 bundl
  
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• YouTube adds more TikTok-like features to Shorts

  26-06-2026 12:03 via mashable.com
  
  YouTube is adding more Instagram and TikTok-like features to Shorts, because apps are just collapsing into each other these days.The Google-owned platform announced the additions in a blog post Thursday, which include a "clear screen" feature, speed settings, the removal of the dislike button, and the ability to like posts with a heart."Recent experiments showed that simplifying these options made it easier for users to give more specific feedback on videos and led to a more intuitive and better
  
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• Dont wait: Save $750 on the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 power station before Prime Day ends

  26-06-2026 12:02 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE OVER $700: As of June 26, Prime members can save $750 on the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 portable power station at Amazon. That drops the price from $1,499 to $749.Opens in a new windowCredit: JackeryJackery Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station$749 at Amazon $1,499 Save $750 Get DealAmazon Prime Day is coming to an end. If you've been hoping to use this shopping event as an opportunity to grab a portable power station, there's still time to check out some excellent deals. The Jackery E
  
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• NYT Strands hints, answers for June 26, 2026

  26-06-2026 11:58 via mashable.com
  
  Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you like a good story.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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• NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 26, 2026

  26-06-2026 11:58 via mashable.com
  
  The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you like a midnight snack.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 t
  
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• NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for June 26, 2026

  26-06-2026 11:57 via mashable.com
  
  The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections &mdas
  
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• Amazon is practically giving away the Fire TV Stick Select for Prime Day: Act fast to buy for under $10

  26-06-2026 11:56 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $30: As of June 26, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is only $9.99 for select customers this Prime Day with the on-page coupon code FTVSELECT. That's 75% off its list price and matches its lowest price ever from Black Friday.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select$9.99 at Amazon $39.99 Save $30with on-page coupon code FTVSELECTGet DealOne of Mashable readers' favorite deals from Black Friday is back for round two on Prime Day 2026. The newest Amazon Fire TV Stick
  
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• I track TV prices all year: These are the best last chance Prime Day TV deals

  26-06-2026 11:55 via mashable.com
  
  The best Prime Day TV deals at a glance:Best 55-inch TV dealHisense 55-inch U6 Pro Mini LED QLED 4K Fire TV$529.99(save $320)Get DealBest Frame TV dealSamsung 55-inch The Frame Pro Neo QLED TV$1,267.99(Save $230 + get a free Echo Show 11)Get DealBest 65-inch TV dealTCL 65-inch QM8L SQD Mini LED 4K TV$1,497.99(save $1,002)Get DealBest 75-inch TV dealHisense 75-inch U7 Mini LED 4K TV$999.99(save $1,000)Get DealBest Amazon TV dealAmazon 65-inch Ember Artline 4K QLED Fire TV$799.99(save $300 with co
  
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• The DJI Mini 4K drone just hit a record-low price for Prime Day — last chance to buy for under $300

  26-06-2026 11:50 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $90: As of June 26, you can get the DJI Mini 4K drone for $293.55 at Amazon. That's a 35% discount and the lowest-ever price for Prime Day. DJI Mini 4K (Fly More Combo) $293.55 at Amazon $449 Save $155.45 Get Deal at Amazon
  If you want to get into drones but don't want to drop $500-plus on a premium rig, the DJI Mini 4K is a budget-friendly option worth considering. It normally hovers (ha) around $450, but Amazon just dropped it to $293.55 for Prime Day — making it the best value
  
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• Cancel your Claude sub and get lifetime access to ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and more for under $60

  26-06-2026 11:42 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: ChatPlayground gives you access to 20+ AI tools like GPT and Claude, lets you send prompts to multiple tools, and has a lifetime subscription on sale for under $60..Opens in a new windowCredit: ChatPlayground AIChatPlayground AI: Lifetime Subscription (Unlimited Plan)$54.97 $619 Save $564.03 Get DealPicking the right AI model for a task used to mean opening five different tabs and running the same prompt five different times. Most people end up paying for one subscription, defau
  
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• The best Prime Day deals on DJI creator tools — we found last-chance deals on mics, drones, and cameras

  26-06-2026 11:39 via mashable.com
  
  The best DJI Prime Day deals at a glance:Best drone dealDJI Mini 3$269 at Amazon(save $150)Get DealBest new releaseDJI Mic 3$219 at Amazon(save $110)Get DealBest camera dealDJI Osmo Action 4 Essential Combo$169 at Amazon(save $60)Get DealBest power station deal DJI Power 1000 V2$364(save $85.99)Get DealBest DJI Gimbal DealDJI Osmo 7P Gimbal for Smartphones$99 at Amazon(save $30)Get DealCult-FavoriteDJI Osmo Pocket 3 Gimbal camera$378 at Amazon(save $121)Get DealBudget PickDJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1
  
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• I test e-readers all year — Ive found the best-ever Kindle deals to shop on Prime Day

  26-06-2026 11:36 via mashable.com
  
  The best Prime Day Kindle deals:Best Kindle DealAmazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition$144.99(Save $55)Get DealBest Colorsoft DealAmazon Kindle Colorsoft$159.99(Save $90)Get DealBest Scribe DealAmazon Kindle Scribe (32GB)$379.99(Save $120)Get DealBest Kids Kindle DealKindle Colorsoft Kids$179.99(Save $90)Get Deal
  Testing Kindles and e-readers is my job, but it's also my passion. I use my Kindle Paperwhite every day — unless I'm testing a new e-reader — and it's accompanied me on
  
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• Hisense TV deals are sparkling on Prime Day — last chance to shop our top 3 picks

  26-06-2026 11:35 via mashable.com
  
  The best Prime Day Hisense TV deals:Best Budget Hisense TV dealHisense 43-inch E6 Cinema Series 4K QLED Fire TV$199.48 (save $59.61)Get DealBest gaming Hisense TV dealHisense 55-inch U6 Pro Mini-LED ULED 4K Smart Fire TV$529.99(save $320)Get DealBest huge Hisense TV dealHisense U6 Pro 85-inch Mini-LED 4K Fire TV$1,099.99 (save $900)Get Deal
  Prime Day is in its final stretch. This is usually when the better TV deals start to surface before things wrap up.Amazon has a solid spread of Hisense TVs o
  
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• FIFA World Cup schedule today: Games, kickoff times, livestream info for June 26

  26-06-2026 11:27 via mashable.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup is almost ready for the knockout stages, with the last few days of groups games to play. And the big boys are out in full force today, with both France and Spain — two favorites to win the whole tournament — back in action.Today, June 26, also sees matchups for Belgium, Egypt, Senegal, and more — including a particularly interesting fixture for World Cup first-timers Cape Verde.It all kicks off today at 3 p.m. ET, with respective group games scheduled to take
  
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• The DJI Mic 3 is down to its lowest-ever price on Prime Day — save over $70 right now

  26-06-2026 11:11 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $76: As of June 26, the DJI Mic 3 is on sale for $168 at Amazon. That's a 31% discount on the list price for Prime Day.Opens in a new windowCredit: DJIDJI Mic 3 (1 TX + 1 RX)$168 at Amazon $244 Save $76 Get DealPrime Day is a great excuse to upgrade your content creation equipment. If you've been looking to improve your audio, Amazon has a great deal on the DJI Mic 3 live right now. As of June 26, it has dropped to its best-ever price, now only $168 (normally $224). With the bundle, yo
  
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• How to watch New Zealand vs. Belgium online for free

  26-06-2026 11:04 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Live stream New Zealand vs. Belgium 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.The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been a frustrating tournament for Belgium, with draws against both Egypt and Iran. Now they face New Zealand, arguably the easiest opponent in Group G. But the Kiwis do have a chance of qualifying for the knockouts and are sure to throw everything
  
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• This lifetime bundle gives you 6 languages and 1,000+ courses for just $30

  26-06-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: This Deal Days offer gets you lifetime access to six uTalk languages and more than 1,000 StackSkills courses for just $29.97 through June 28.Opens in a new windowCredit: uTalkThe Language Learner Lifetime Subscription Bundle ft. uTalk$29.97 $869.70 Save $839.73 Get DealLearning a new language always sounds like a great idea. Finding the time — and sticking with it — is usually the harder part.That’s one reason this Language Learner Lifetime Subscription Bundle stand
  
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• The Vampire Lestats Sam Reid on Magnus, Claudia, Sofia, and more

  26-06-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  The Vampire Lestat is making this Brat Prince Summer. All hail Sam Reid, the Aussie actor who's brought Lestat to vivid life onscreen and on stage, yowling original songs of lust, love, and loneliness. Three episodes into Interview with the Vampire Season 3, and Reid has fans ravenous for more from the wolf-killing wannabe rock star. So, when The Vampire Lestat star came by Mashable's Say More studio to talk with Entertainment Editor (and long-time Anne Rice fan) Kristy Puchko, the two dug into
  
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• The tools Anna DeGuzman uses to make her VidCon experience extra magical

  26-06-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  As a professional close-up magician and illusionist, Anna DeGuzman doesn’t need the help of any special edits to make her content look magic.As a creator, however, she does make sure she’s stocked up with the right gear to make her content look its best for her 752,000 TikTok followers, 234,000 Instagram followers, and 36,600 YouTube subscribers.  SEE ALSO:VidCon Hall of Fame awards get emotional as Markiplier, pioneers accept awards
  We caught up with her at VidCon 2026 to talk
  
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• The 12 World Cup WAGs to know in 2026

  26-06-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  Football fans, from the obsessive to the casual, tune in to the World Cup for the goals, the upsets, and players who become national heroes (or villains) overnight. But some 20 years after the term was popularized, you might wonder: are the WAGs still a thing?WAGs, short for wives and girlfriends, is a concept that comes with baggage. It first circulated in the UK around 2002, as shorthand for the partners of England footballers. During the 2006 World Cup, the WAGs — led by Victoria Beckha
  
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• OnlyFans star Sophie Rain dreams of homesteading

  26-06-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  OnlyFans star Sophie Rain is often seen lounging in a bikini on Instagram,TikTok, and X for her combined 27 million followers, but on the day of her interview with Mashable, she was experiencing something much less sexy: busted water pipes."I've been dealing with no water all morning, and that's how my day has been going," she said. Rain, who has farm animals like cows and goats, had to give them water bottles earlier in the day because her hoses weren't working. Usually, Rain's morning routine
  
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• Low stock alert: Prime Day’s best Mammotion robot mower deals won’t last much longer

  26-06-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  An advertiser paid for editorial consideration of this deal. Our editorial experts vetted the deal using their independent expertise. Because we determined that the deal will save money for the consumer, we wrote the content.The best Mammotion Prime Day robot lawn mower deals:Best Mammotion Luba 3 AWD 5000 DealMammotion Luba 3 AWD 5000 (Standard Version) + Garage + Free Maintenance Stand$2449(save $1,059)Get DealBest Mammotion Luba 3 AWD 3000 DealMammotion Luba 3 AWD 3000 (Standard Version) + Ga
  
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• How to watch Uruguay vs. Spain online for free

  26-06-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Live stream Uruguay vs. Spain 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 group stage is coming to its exciting conclusion, and Uruguay have a figurative mountain to climb in Group H. After draws against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde — teams Uruguay expected to easily beat — the original World Cup winners have to beat current t
  
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• How to watch Senegal vs. Iraq online for free

  26-06-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Live stream Senegal vs. Iraq 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 been tough for Senegal so far. Despite reaching the final of the African Cup of Nations, they've lost both of their opening games at the World Cup (albeit to strong opposition in France and Norway). This game with Iraq is their last chance to potentially qualify
  
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