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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 difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity with how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

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The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible — and common — for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

• Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

• Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

• Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

• Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

• Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

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Less Than (4): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 2-2, placed horizontally; 1-1, placed vertically.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 1-1, placed vertically; 4-4, placed vertically.

Greater Than (9): Everything in this space must be greater than 9. The answer is 4-4, placed vertically; 6-6, placed horizontally.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 3-3, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for May 19 Pips

Number (11): Everything in this space must add up to 11. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally; 1-0, placed vertically; 6-5, placed vertically.

Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 1-0, placed vertically.

Number (11): Everything in this space must add up to 11. The answer is 6-5, placed vertically; 6-3, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 6-4, placed vertically.

Greater Than (3): Everything in this space must be greater than 3. The answer is 6-4, placed vertically.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 2-1, placed vertically.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 6-3, placed horizontally; 3-3, placed horizontally.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for May 19 Pips

Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 0-1, placed horizontally; 1-1, placed horizontally; 1-2, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (0): Everything in this space must be greater than 0. The answer is 1-2, placed horizontally.

Number (9): Everything in this light blue space must add up to 9. The answer is 3-1, placed horizontally; 3-3, placed horizontally.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 3-1, placed horizontally; 1-5, placed horizontally.

Number (8): Everything in this green space must add up to 8. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally.

Number (9): Everything in this purple space must add up to 9. The answer is 5-4, placed horizontally.

Number (9): Everything in this dark blue space must add up to 9. The answer is 1-5, placed horizontally; 4-6, placed horizontally.

Number (9): Everything in this light blue space must add up to 9. The answer is 2-2, placed horizontally; 5-3, placed horizontally.

Number (8): Everything in this space must add up to 8. The answer is 5-3, placed horizontally; 5-6, placed horizontally.

Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 4-6, placed horizontally; 5-6, placed horizontally; 6-6, placed horizontally.

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Today's Connections: Sports Edition will require some sports and pop culture knowledge.

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 hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. The sports Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words, and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake — players get up to four mistakes before the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

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Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Top executive

• Green: Southeast players

• Blue: Drew the QB

• Purple: Get up

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Heads of an Organization

• Green: An SEC Athlete

• Blue: QB Drews

• Purple: ____Up

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The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition #603 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• Heads of an Organization: BRASS, LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, TEAM OFFICIALS

• An SEC Athlete: AGGIE, GAMECOCK, SOONER, VOLUNTEER

• QB Drews: ALLAR, BLEDSOE, BREES, LOCK

• ____Up: CHANGE, TUNE, WARM, WIND

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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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 previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

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If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

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Chaos.

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BABEL

Hurdle Word 2 hint

To overwhelm.

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WHELM

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Hurdle Word 3 hint

Rules.

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BYLAW

Hurdle Word 4 hint

A religious hymn.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

PSALM

Final Hurdle hint

Sea cycles.

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TIDAL

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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you have a newborn.

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 this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

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Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Goo goo ga ga

• Green: Suspicious tweak

• Blue: Popular novels

• Purple: Sea life

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Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Things babies do

• Green: Modify deceptively

• Blue: Judy Blume books

• Purple: Fish minus a letter

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The solution to today's Connections #1073 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Things babies do: BABBLE, CRY, NURSE, TEETHE

• Modify deceptively: ALTER, COOK, DOCTOR, FUDGE

• Judy Blume books: BLUBBER, DEENIE, FOREVER, SUPERFUDGE

• Fish minus a letter: FOUNDER, SALON, SURGEON, TROT

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a climber.

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 phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

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The words are related to ascension.

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Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe inclines.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Higher Ground.

NYT Strands word list for May 19

• Mound

• Hummock

• Hill

• Slope

• Butte

• Ridge

• Knoll

• Higher Ground

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Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're not a clean freak.

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.

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Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

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Dirty.

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Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter D.

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Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

DUSTY

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints. Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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Game Changer kicked off Season 8 on May 18 with a "legally spicy" episode called "Don't Wake Standards and Practices," that dared to mock Disney, Star Wars, McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Bluey, and much, much more copyrighted intellectual property. But how did Dropout's producers decide what was too far? 

Mashable reached out to Game Changer host and Dropout CEO Sam Reich for answers to your burning "Don't Wake Standards and Practices" questions. 

In this Season 8 premiere, Reich welcomed Lou Wilson, Ally Beardsley, and Jeremy Culhane to a Game Changer set that resembled the board game Don't Wake Daddy — with a standards and practices lawyer who pops up in place of Daddy. 

Because, as Reich put it in the episode, "We're all grown up, and we're not afraid of Daddy anymore. We're afraid of the legal consequences of our actions." 

With each prompt, the players were trying to push the envelope for comedy, without going into a legal danger zone that would wake Standards and Practices, and send them back to start. To determine how dicy their comments are, Reich welcomed three "legal eagles" to take over the podium. In the episode, real-life lawyers Devin Stone, Alexis Noel, and Iya Baclagan served as judges, awarding points and penalties. But after much laughs and so much dunking on Disney properties, you might well be wondering how Dropout can get away with showing all this on Game Changer. 

We went to Reich for the answers. Over a video call, he shared the ins and outs of "Don't Wake Standards and Practices."

How can Game Changers' "Don't Wake Standards and Practices" air? Ally Beardsley laughs while Jeremy Culhane does up his pants on "Game Changer: Don't Wake Standards and Practices." Credit: Kate Elliott / Dropout

"In [making this episode], we were presented with this paradox," Reich said, "We're creating an episode where we're basically asking players to be legally spicy. What if they do something so spicy we can't show it? Haven't we shot ourselves in the foot? We kind of rolled the dice on that. Although we had a little bit of advice from our lawyers, obviously." 

Reich also acknowledged that Fair Use, a U.S. legal doctrine, is at play here, allowing copyrighted material to be used without permission for criticism, news reporting, educational purposes, or parody.

Was anything cut from Game Changer's Season 8 premiere for legality?  Ally Beardsley, Lou Wilson, and Jeremy Culhane compete on "Game Changer: Don't Wake Standards and Practices." Credit: Kate Elliott / Dropout

Nope. Reich told Mashable, "Coming out of [making the episode], our lawyers looked at it, and they allowed us to keep everything. And the reason is because in the world of entertainment legality, commentary and context are everything. And the context of this being about pushing legal limits serves us so well that they're not concerned that anyone would be confused about like the 'why' we're saying any of this."

Are those really Dropout's lawyers? Alexis Noel, Devin Stone, and Iya Baclagan are "Game Changer"s legal eagles for "Don't Wake Standards and Practices." Credit: Kate Elliott / Dropout

No. 

Reich shared, "Devin [Stone, known on YouTube as] Legal Eagle, I have known for a few years. He's obviously an online personality; he's a Dropout fan. We've been looking for an opportunity to work with him on something, and this was just like the perfect case of A and B coming together."

Reich continued, "Alexis [Noel], we found through casting. Iya [Baclagan], we found through casting. Alexis is a little bit more like traditional corporate law experience, as I understand it. Iya is a true Standards and Practices lawyer; that's what she does. So, the fun there was all three of them came from different backgrounds….It was fun to see when they aligned and when they diverged. But all of them are super camera-ready and down to clown lawyers."

How was Ally's video about Disney and McDonald's allowed?  Ally Beardsley sings on "Game Changer." Credit: Kate Elliott / Dropout

After Culhane and Wilson toyed with sexual innuendo, Beardsley was given a classic Game Changer prompt with "Propose a Visual Effect to Go Here." Beardsley becomes the first to awaken Standards and Practices by proposing an animation featuring a Mickey Mouse with pierced nipples and a "completely accurate Death Star" that reveals the McDonald's logo. 

Reich is surprised that they didn't have to cut any of Ally’s pitch. "I, in a million years, never thought we would be able to animate that for real. I was like, best-case scenario, a couple of sketches, maybe." However, he added, "It helps that our version of Mickey Mouse looks like absolute nightmare fuel," noting, "The fact that we aren't advertiser-supported means that we could be R-rated, which is super helpful."

Did the creator of Bluey sign off on her appearance here?  Sam Reich, Lou Wilson and Phil on "Game Changer." Credit: Kate Elliott / Dropout

Later in the episode, Wilson is challenged to "threaten Bluey." And as he does, a little animated dog that looks pretty much like Bluey frolics onscreen, along with some less accurate Bluey characters, reflecting Wilson's ignorance of that particular IP. 

Reich quoted back this reporter's description of the scene in his explanation, saying, "'Pretty much' is the operative word there. [Plus], it's like so clear that Lou doesn't really know what's going on with Bluey. He has Bluey as the dad. He says, 'Yellow Wife.' I think that helps us out a little bit here."

Did Dropout reach out to Bluey creator Joe Brumm, for permission? Reich laughed, "Good Lord, did we not ask. This is one of those cases where it's like, maybe better to ask for forgiveness than permission."

However, Reich has a past work relationship with Brumm, which made him pretty confident the Australian animator would be okay with this bit. He added, "All I can say is, Joe, please don't. Please don't come after us."

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There are points in "Don't Wake Standards and Practices," where the legal eagles refer to Broadcast Standards, like the Safe Harbor rule, which basically says more provocative material is allowed to air on television after 10 p.m. However, as a streamer, Dropout doesn't have to follow those rules. 

Reich explained how Game Changer's producers determined what would work best for the episode, saying, "We asked our lawyers to think a little bit more in terms of network broadcast standards, or like cable broadcast standards, than in terms of streamers, because streamers can get away with so much. Therein kind of lay our resolution to the paradox, as if it were. Like our lawyers were going to judge it by cable broadcast standards, we were going to show it relative to streaming standards, and in the gap is where we saw the entertainment possibility."

Legally, does Jeremy have game?  Jeremy Culhane gets spanked by Phoenix Askani on "Game Changer: Don't Wake Standards and Practices." Credit: Kate Elliott / Dropout

Over the course of the episode, Jeremy Culhane takes a beating, being literally spanked by Phoenix Askani and dragged by Stone for his lack of "game." But in the end, he wins the episode and edit approval. Thus, the premiere ends with a comically clunky cut in which Stone declares, "Points added for Jeremy's well-documented and extraordinary game."

So, does Reich think Culhane has game? He told Mashable, "I think I have to say, legally, Jeremy has game, because I believe that's the truth. Is it incredibly fun to say he doesn't? Oh boy, yes. It's funny, Jeremy now being like a young star of Saturday Night Live, now that feels like punching up."

Game Changer Season 8, episode 1, "Don't Wake Standards and Practices," is now streaming on Dropout. 

Watching Bluey, the beloved Australian cartoon show for kids, you might not think of Dropout, a streaming platform that revels in adult humor. But thanks to Game Changer's provocative Season 8 premiere episode, "Don't Wake Standards and Practices," Dropout CEO and host Sam Reich has revealed an incredible connection between the comedy streamer and the hit cartoon. 

To answer burning questions we had about Game Changer's "Don't Wake Standards and Practices," Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko spoke with Reich about the ins and outs of the "legally spicy" episode. When asked about Lou Wilson's Bluey rant — during which a parody of the adorable pup appeared onscreen — Reich revealed that he'd previously worked with Bluey creator Joe Brumm. 

"I don't think that most people know this," Reich said. "It's the tiniest little diatribe, but we did an animated series really early on for Dropbox called What the Fuck 101, which was like a messed-up Magic School Bus."

"At the time," Reich explained, "The chief animator of that [show] was like, 'I'm gonna have to pull double duty on this and another project that's been green-lit, because it's really personal to me.' And so, simultaneously, this guy, Joe Brumm, was doing What the Fuck 101 and the first season of Bluey. And before that, he did a huge number of College Humor shorts. I mean, all over his resume, the biggest thing on his resume was College Humor before it was Bluey." 

Reich clearly relished his time working with Brumm, both at College Humor and its spinoff streamer Dropout. And of Bluey, he said, "I've watched a fair amount of it. It's fantastic. It's so heartfelt and distinct and original, and it's a work of art. And you would never guess the other things that Studio Joho was doing for us."

WTF 101 is now streaming on Dropout. 

Bluey is now streaming on Disney+. 

Blink and you'll miss Nika King in Euphoria Season 3.

The actor and comedian plays Leslie Bennett, Rue's (Zendaya) mother. She's appeared in some of the show's most memorable scenes, including a visceral fight with Rue in the series-best Season 2, episode 5.

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By Season 3, though, Leslie has been relegated to a presence at the end of Rue's phone. In episode 2, Rue leaves her a devastating voicemail from a gas station. In episode 6, Leslie picks up the phone, and the pair have a heart to heart about Rue hoping to come home.

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Viewers solely hear Rue's side of the conversation, similar to her episode 3 phone call with Fezco (the late Angus Cloud) from prison. Euphoria only cuts to Leslie at the very end of the call, when she tells Rue she loves her and hangs up.

It's the one time viewers see Leslie this episode, and based on King's reaction on Instagram, the lack of screen time and audible dialogue came as a shock. Thankfully, it seems like she's able to laugh about having such a minuscule part in the episode.

Nika King in "Euphoria." Credit: HBO

In an Instagram video posted after episode 6 aired, King laughs into the camera, saying, "I just watched my episode that I've been promoting all week, and my mom over here clowning me. My mom is clowning me! She said the internet waited all this time for me to just say one line."

"Three years," her mother, chef Sharon Allen, chimes in from the background.

"I can't do nothing but laugh," King says.

Allen finishes with a killing blow: "What you want me to say? You ain't had nothing to say [in the episode]."

"You better be glad I have a sense of humor," King responds. "You better be glad I got thick skin."

King went viral in 2024 for a stand-up set about the long-delayed Euphoria Season 3.

"People are like, 'We need Season 3.' I'm like, 'Bitch, I need Season 3!' I haven't paid my rent in six months," King says in her set. "And Zendaya's over in Paris at fashion week. I'm like, 'Bitch, come home! I need you. Mama needs you.'"

After fans expressed concern over King's situation, she clarified that her comments were jokes in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter: "My reference about Euphoria during my stand-up tour was a lighthearted joke. Most people have seen me portray serious characters on-screen but my roots are in comedy."

However, King's time on Euphoria isn't over yet. In a reply to a comment on an April 26 Instagram post, King said she's in episodes 6 and 8. Of course, just how much of episode 8 remains to be seen, but surely anything will be more than her role in 6, right? Right?

New episodes of Euphoria Season 3 premiere Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max.

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Elon Musk's $150 billion lawsuit against his fellow OpenAI founders died a quick and unceremonious death Monday.

After spending more than three weeks listening to witnesses, including Musk, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, the nine-member Oakland jury took just two hours to decide Musk's case had no merit — based entirely on its timing.

Musk was seeking damages over OpenAI's conversion from a nonprofit to a for-profit enterprise run by a nonprofit board. He claimed that a $10 billion Microsoft investment in 2023 was when he realized the ChatGPT maker was straying from the original terms of its charitable foundation.

But much of the courtroom drama turned on whether his lawsuit fell within the statute of limitations for such a case. Musk's team strained to prove that he wasn't worried about Microsoft "capturing" OpenAI before 2023 — despite a 2020 tweet from Musk that said exactly that, to take just one example.

Musk's lawyers at the courthouse Monday told reporters they will appeal the verdict.

SEE ALSO: 'Memes on his phone!' Sam Altman's trial testimony takes a turn

In theory, the jury's decision was advisory — meaning federal judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers could still have ruled in Musk's favor if she disagreed. But Rogers concurred, tossing the lawsuit.

Rogers showed herself to be no great friend to Musk during the trial, reminding the billionaire that he was "not a lawyer" despite him taking Law 101 in college.

Musk also didn't help his case by absconding to China last week, when the judge had required him to stay close in case he needed to testify again. Counsel for Altman and the other co-founders made hay out of this fact in their closing arguments, noting that their clients had actually shown up.

The jury seemed sympathetic to OpenAI's attorney then, and the speed of their verdict has confirmed their sympathies.

OpenAI emerges unscathed. The company will continue its march to a potential $1 trillion IPO — one of the most anticipated public offerings of the decade. Altman has cause to celebrate too, despite Musk's counsel painting him as fundamentally untrustworthy (echoing a recent New Yorker investigation) and causing him to confirm for the first time he does have an equity stake in OpenAI.

Musk hasn't tweeted since the trial verdict came in. Altman, meanwhile, merely congratulated the ChatGPT team on its latest build.

Apple fanatics won't have to wait long to hear more about the next iteration of iOS.

In a newsroom post on Monday afternoon, Apple officially set the schedule for this year's Worldwide Developers Conference, or WWDC 2026. This is Apple's annual showcase for all things software, usually including reveals for what's coming next in iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and more. However, we're also expecting a long-awaited update on Siri's AI transformation this year.

The big public-facing keynote livestream will happen on June 8 at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET), with some other more developer-focused events happening in the days to follow. You'll be able to watch the keynote live on the Apple TV app or on Apple's YouTube channel.

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Coming bright up, huh? Credit: Apple

As usual, this announcement was accompanied by an invite graphic sent to members of the media, including Mashable.

This year's invite has an intriguing dove-like logo with the text "Coming bright up" underneath it, which could honestly mean just about anything. However, the previous WWDC update from Apple was rumored to be a hint at Siri's new look and user interface, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

So, if we had to guess, we expect the new glowing dove symbol has something to do with the new Gemini-powered version of Siri. Could this be the logo for a new standalone Siri app, for example?

At any rate, don't be surprised if Apple spends a lot of time talking about AI and Apple Intelligence.

Reddit services are disrupted, and the company says it has identified the problem and is working on a fix.

According to Reddit's status page, the platform began investigating elevated site errors and issues accessing media around 1:39 p.m. ET Monday.

By 2:06 p.m. ET, Reddit confirmed it had identified the issue, warning users they may encounter errors and general loading issues across feeds, posts, and search in the meantime. Recently uploaded images and videos are also affected and may not appear as expected. Desktop web, mobile web, and native mobile apps are all showing degraded performance.

The most commonly reported issues are app-related, followed by website problems, and then feed and timeline issues, according to DownDetecto (formerly owned by Mashable's parent company, Ziff Davis).

No timetable has been given for a full resolution. We'll update this story as more information becomes available.

Google I/O 2026 kicks off tomorrow, May 19, and you won't need a ticket to catch any of it. The entire two-day event is livestreamed, and you can register to watch for free at io.google/2026.

How to watch Google I/O 2026

The main Google keynote starts at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m ET on May 19. The focus will be big-picture announcements, product reveals, and whatever CEO Sundar Pichai wants the world to walk away talking about (mostly Gemini, Google's AI product). You can find an embed to the YouTube stream of the keynote below:

In addition, our sister site CNET will be hosting a Google I/O live viewing party, also on YouTube, with live updates from reporters on the ground in Mountain View, California and a pre- and post-show. You can also ask questions and participate in the live chat.

A developer-focused keynote follows the same day at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m ET, which tends to get into the weeds on APIs, tools, and what's actually coming for builders. From there, breakout sessions run through May 20, covering Google AI, Android, Chrome, and cloud infrastructure, including one billed around agent-first workflows.

Based on everything that's leaked and quietly rolled out in the days leading up to the show — new Gemini Live models, a mysterious video generation tool called Gemini Omni, expanded thinking controls, and fresh third-party app integrations — Gemini is going to be at the center of almost everything. The smart glasses situation should get some stage time, too.

Google I/O 2026 is just around the corner and all eyes are on what Google has in store for the year. One big expectation at the annual event are some major announcements involving the company's planned smart glasses.

What we know about Android XR smart glasses

Google debuted a concept of its upcoming smart glasses at last year's I/O. The AI-powered smart glasses featured a full augmented reality in-glass interface with cameras, microphones, and speakers built in. Google also said it would be working with well-known brands like Warby Parker and Gentle Monster to produce an array of styles.

However, since Google showed off that concept, there have been some new developments with the Android XR smart glasses — emphases on glasses.

Google is, in fact, working on more than one Android XR smart glass model.

The first model of Google's Android XR smart glasses has been compared to Meta's Ray-Ban glasses. These smart glasses are equipped with a camera, speakers, and a microphone, and can interact with Google's AI assistant Gemini. There is no display with this model.

SEE ALSO: What to expect from Google I/O 2026: Gemini news, Android XR glasses

The second model notably does have an in-glasses display in order to show the user visual information, such as captions for translations and map directions.

Both smart glass models run on Android XR, Google's smart glass operating system that debuted with the Samsung Galaxy XR headset.

Google previously confirmed that the no-dispay model of Android XR smart glasses will launch this year, so we should get a nice preview of what they will offer at Google I/O. 

The big question is how much more Google will unveil about the Android XR smart glasses with in-glasses display as the company has not yet shared a timeframe for the release of that model. Will we find out at Google I/O 2026? 

Best early Memorial Day 2026 deals Best Amazon deal Ninja Slushi $259 (save $90.99) Get Deal Best TV deal Toshiba 65-inch C350 LED 4K Fire TV $264.99 (save $265) Get Deal Best tech deal Bose QuietComfort headphones $229 (save $120) Get Deal

The unofficial start to summer is one week away, but anyone looking to shop Memorial Day deals doesn't have to wait until May 25.

Deals are already live at Amazon, where you can save as much as 40%. There are also plenty of savings from the mega-retailer and across the online shopping sphere on the usual suspects, like mattresses, TVs, furniture, and outdoor patio deals. However, plenty of other brands are getting in on early MDW sales — you can grab the Dyson Airwrap i.d. for $150 off and the Bose QuietComfort headphones for $120 off.

We'll be updating all the best Memorial Day deals throughout the week, so if you don't see anything that catches your eye just yet, be sure to check back soon.

Best Memorial Day Amazon deals Ninja Slushi $259 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $90.99   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Best Buy Why we like it

What says start of the summer better than slushies on-demand? When Mashable's Leah Stodart reviewed the Ninja Slushi, pointed out the merits of the Slushi over a regular blender: no ice is required, and it keeps drinks frozen while in its cooling cylinder. From cola slushies to frosé, this might just be the ultimate summer drink machine. It has some downsides (sugar-free beverages are a no-go), but if you're a frozen drink enthusiast, this deal is worth a closer look.

More Amazon deals

• Stanley Quencher ProTour (40 ounces) — $33.75 $45 (save $11.25)

• Shokz OpenMove — $54.95 $79.95 (save $25)

• Coop Original Adjustable pillow (queen size) — $71.20 $89 (save $17.80)

• Bose QuietComfort headphones — $229 $349 (save $120)

• Sony WH-1000XM5 — $248 $399.99 (save $151.99)

• Technics EAH-AZ1000 — $249.99 $299.99 (save $50)

• Ninja Slushi — $259 $349.99 (save $90.99)

• Anker SOLIX C1000 portable power station — $429.99 $499.99 (save $70)

• Dyson Airwrap i.d. — $499.99 $649.99 (save $150)

Best Memorial Day TV deals Opens in a new window Credit: Toshiba Toshiba 65-inch C350 LED 4K Fire TV $264.99 at Best Buy
$529.99 Save $265   Get Deal Why we like it

This Fire TV $75 cheaper at Best Buy than the sale price you can find it at on Amazon, but that's only a piece of the picture demonstrating just how good this deal is. Our resident TV expert Leah Stodart pointed out this $264.99 price point is so good that it's less than the sale price of the 43-inch version of Amazon's most basic ember 4K Fire TV. In other words, if you're looking to score a solid deal on a smart TV this Memorial Day, so far, Amazon may not actually be your best bet.

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43-inch to 50-inch TVs

• Hisense 43-inch E6 Cinema QLED 4K TV — $209.99 $349.99 (save $140)

• Amazon 43-inch Ember 4-Series 4K TV — $269.99 $329.99 (save $60)

• Amazon 50-inch Ember QLED 4K TV — $419.99 $479.99 (save $60)

• Hisense 50-inch S7 Canvas QLED 4K TV — $799.99 $1,299.99 (save $500)

55-inch TVs

• Insignia 55-inch F50 LED 4K TV — $199.99 $349.99 (save $150)

• Hisense 55-inch E6 Cinema QLED 4K TV — $278.99 $429.99 (save $151)

• Hisense 55-inch U6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $399.99 $799.99 (save $400)

• Hisense 55-inch U6 Pro Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $599.99 $849.99 (save $250)

• LG 55-inch B5 OLED 4K TV — $799.99 $1,499.99 (save $700)

65-inch TVs

• LG 65-inch 70A QNED AI 4K TV — $429.99 $579.99 (save $150)

• Hisense 65-inch U6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $547.97 $999.99 (save $452.02)

• Samsung 65-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV — $597.99 $899.99 (save $302)

• Hisense 65-inch U6 Pro Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $729.99 $1,099.99 (save $370)

• Hisense 65-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $949.99 $1,499.99 (save $550)

• Hisense 65-inch S7 Canvas QLED 4K TV — $1,099.99 $1,999.99 (save $900)

• Samsung 65-inch S95F OLED 4K TV — $2,199.99 $2,599.99 (save $400)

• Sony 65-inch Bravia 8 II QD-OLED 4K TV — $2,598 $3,299.99 (save $701.99)

75-inch TVs and up

• Insignia 75-inch QF QLED 4K TV — $399.99 $649.99 (save $250)

• Hisense 75-inch U6 Pro Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $849.99 $1,399.99 (save $550)

• Hisense 75-inch S7N Canvas QLED 4K TV — $999.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,500)

• Hisense 75-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $1,199.99 $1,999.99 (save $800)

• LG 77-inch B5 OLED 4K TV — $1,499.99 $2,999.99 (save $1,500)

• Hisense 100-inch U6 Pro Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $2,299.99 $3,499.99 (save $1,200)

Best Memorial Day mattress deals

• Amerisleep: Get up to $1,000 off all mattresses and 40% off bundles

• Bear: Get 35% off sitewide, plus $275 worth of free accessories

• Casper: Get up to 30% off select mattresses and 35% off bundles

• Purple: Get up to $900 off a mattress and a base

• Helix: Get 25% off sitewide with code MEMDAY25

• Leesa: Get 30% off select mattresses

• Mattress Firm: Get up to 60% off select mattresses with queens starting at $189.99

• Nectar: Get up to 50% off select mattresses and 66% off bundles

Even more Memorial Day deals

• Home Depot: Save up to 40% on select appliances, 20% on select patio furniture, and up to $175 off on select tools now through May 27

• Joybird: Take up to 45% off on bestselling furniture and up to 35% off sitewide through May 25

• Lovesac: Save 40% sitewide through May 31

• Lowe's: Save on appliances, grills, patio furniture, gardening supplies, and more through June 3

• Target: Target's Hello Summer Sale brings deals on summer favorites, including up to 20% off kids' outdoor toys and up to 45% off patio furniture and garden essentials

Best Memorial Day tech deals of 2026: Best headphone deal Sony ULT Wear $148 (save $101.99) Get Deal Best laptop deal 13-inch MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $999 (save $100) Get Deal Best TV deal Amazon Ember 50-inch 4-Series with Fire TV (2025) $309.99 (save $90) Get Deal

Replacing a busted laptop or losing your favorite earbuds is painful enough without having to pay full retail price to replace them. Memorial Day is historically a great weekend to score discounts on big-ticket electronics (and mattresses!), but finding a real deal among all the manufactured holiday markdowns can be confusing, and a little insulting (looking at you, inflated list prices!).

SEE ALSO: The best deals this week, according to Mashable's team of shopping experts

To help you find the biggest discounts, I sifted through the sales to round up the best tech deals happening this weekend. I prioritized Mashable's favorite tech — so you get genuinely good, vetted gear, not just whatever inventory retailers are trying to clear out of their warehouses.

Best Memorial Day headphone deal Sony ULT Wear $148 at Best Buy
$248 Save $100   Get Deal at Best Buy Get Deal at Walmart Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Read our full review of the Sony ULT Wear headphones.

The Sony ULT Wear headphones are a Mashable Choice Award winner, and they're on sale for $148 at Amazon, which is exactly how much they were during the Amazon Big Spring Sale. While this isn't the lowest we've seen them go for (they were $128 in December of 2024), it's still a great deal considering Amazon is matching the price of one of its biggest sales of the year. If you want something a little fancier, the Sony WH-1000XM6s are on sale for their Big Spring Sale price, too (which is their lowest price to date).

More Memorial Day headphone deals

• Bose QuietComfort — $229 $349 (save $120)

• Sennheiser Momentum 4 — $230 $299.99 (save $69.99)

• Marshall Monitor III — $248.99 $379.99 (save $131)

• Sonos Ace — $348 $399 (save $51)

Best Memorial Day laptop deal 13-inch MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $999 at Amazon
$1,099 Save $100   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Read our full review of the M5 MacBook Air.

The MacBook Neo isn't on sale yet (it probably never will be because it's already at such an affordable price point), but the brand-new 13-inch MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is $100 off on Amazon right now, meaning you can get it for just $999. This isn't the lowest price we've seen the M5 at, but it's close: It was $949 April 6. In our review, Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Werth said the new MacBook Air "takes everything good about the MacBook Air and adds the faster M5 chip."

More Memorial Day laptop deals

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,499.99 $1,699 (save $199.01)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,749 $1,899 (save $150)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro with 15-core CPU/16-core GPU, 24GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $2,399.99 $2,599 (save $199.01)

Best Memorial Day TV deal Amazon Ember 50-inch 4-Series with Fire TV (2025) $309.99 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $90   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Right now, you can get the Amazon Ember 50-inch 4-Series with Fire TV (2025) for $309.99. (If you're a new Xbox GamePass customer, you'll also get a month of the subscription for free.) That's a 23% discount and not too shabby of a deal for a 2025 TV.

More Memorial Day TV deals

• Samsung 65-inch Q7F QLED 4K TV — $427.99 $629.99 (save $202)

• Roku 65-inch Plus Series Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $479.99 $649.99 (save $170)

• Amazon Ember 55-inch Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $559.99 $819.99 (save $260)

• TCL 75-inch T7 QLED 4K TV — $629.99 $899.99 (save $270)

• Hisense 65-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $696.94 $1,499.99 (save $803.05)

Best early Memorial Day portable power station deals at a glance: Best overall deal Anker Solix C1000 $429.99 (save $569.01) Get Deal Best waterproof portable power station Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra $899.10 (save $399.90) Get Deal Best power station deal for creators DJI Power 1000 V2 $386.10 (save $312.90) Get Deal

According to the calendar, summer begins on June 21. But we all know the unofficial beginning is the long Memorial Day weekend, which is coming up this weekend. As we turn to summer activities outdoors, it's time to consider if you need any upgrades for the season.

If you've yet to jump on the hype of portable power stations, now's the time. As camping season ramps up, snagging a powerful model will be great for packing along. It'll keep phones charged up, portable speakers, and earbuds ready for use throughout the camping trip. You'll also be able to use the electric air pump for the inflatables before heading out on the water.

Now that we're seeing Memorial Day sales pop up, it's a great time to get a portable power station. Here are some of the best early deals to shop today. Some might even arrive before you leave for the long weekend trip.

Best overall deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Solix Anker Solix C1000 $429.99 at Amazon
$999 Save $569.01   Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Anker Solix C1000 here.

For weekends at the campground, it's impossible to go wrong with the Anker Solix C1000. It has 1,056Wh of capacity for keeping your phones charged up and for plugging in the string lights. If you're feeling like more of a glamping experience, pack along the coffee maker and air fryer for comforts from home and easy camping meals. Unlike plenty of models, the Anker Solix C1000 has a built-in LED light which is excellent for both visibility for getting your devices plugged into the ports but also for illuminating the campsite.

Best waterproof portable power station deal Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra $899.10 at Amazon
$1,299 Save $399.90   Get Deal Why we like it

If your summer camping trips might involve wet weather, head out with the waterproof Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra. Rare for portable power stations, it comes with an IP65 waterproof and dust-proof rating. That means it'll hold up to light splashes or sitting near a pile of sawdust in the work shed.

Best portable power station deal for creators Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Power 1000 V2 $386.10 at Amazon
$699 Save $312.90   Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the DJI Power 1000 V2 here.

We're all familiar with DJI cameras, drones, and mics, but the brand has been building its lineup of portable power stations in the recent years. The DJI Power 1000 V2 comes with great features for creators, especially those who use DJI drones. The quick-charging SDC ports means super quick recharging of drone batteries.

Even if you're not a creator, the sale price of $386.10 is excellent for a portable power station that offers 1,024Wh of capacity. It also focuses on quiet operation which is great if you'll be using this at home during an outage in a bedroom at night.

The best Memorial Day TV deals at a glance: Best TV deal overall Hisense 75-inch U6 Pro Mini-LED ULED 4K TV $849.99 (save $550) Get Deal Best art TV deal Hisense 65-inch S7 Canvas QLED 4K TV $1,099.99 (save $900) Get Deal Best small TV deal Hisense 43-inch E6 Cinema QLED 4K TV $209.99 (save $140) Get Deal Best splurge Samsung 65-inch S95F OLED 4K TV $2,199.99 (save $400) Get Deal

You probably expect great deals on mattresses and outdoor gear for Memorial Day, but it also happens to be a great time to upgrade your TV. Many of the new releases from CES 2026 are officially on shelves now, and some of those are actually already on sale.

If you prefer an even more budget-friendly option, there's also a ton of last-generation models getting the deal treatment to make way for the newer models. Regardless of your preference, you can definitely score a discount on TVs from top brands like Hisense, Samsung, and LG in all shapes and sizes.

I'm tracking all of the best Memorial Day TV deals leading up to the holiday weekend, so check back if there's a specific model you're hoping to bring home for cheaper than usual.

Best Memorial Day TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 75-inch U6 Pro Mini-LED ULED 4K TV $849.99 at Amazon
$1,399.99 Save $550   Get Deal Why we like it

The U6 Pro is one of Hisense's new mid-range models for 2026 and it's a perfect mashup of performance and value. It packs Mini-LED backlighting, quantum-dot color, AI-driven processing, a peak brightness of 1,200 nits, a 144Hz refresh rate, and 2.1-channel Dolby Atmos audio. Hisense markets it as an easy way to "step into a premium experience without moving into higher-priced tiers." And that's especially true now that the 75-inch model has received its second price drop since its launch earlier this month.

Best Memorial Day Art TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 65-inch S7 Canvas QLED 4K TV $1,099.99 at Amazon
$1,999.99 Save $900   Get Deal Why we like it

Hisense also launched a new version of the extremely popular Canvas TV for 2026, which features a Hi-QLED display with an AI RGB ambient light sensor. Not only is the display upgraded with deeper color accuracy and richer hues, but it can also adjust brightness and color temperature based on the lighting in the room. A new motion detection feature will also wake your display when you enter the room and fade when you walk away in order to save some energy. It still packs the same 144Hz refresh rate, Hi-Matte design, teak frame, and free digital art library to turn your TV into fancy artwork. Amazon and Best Buy both have the 65-inch model for $900 off for Memorial Day.

More Memorial Day TV deals

43-inch to 50-inch TVs

• Hisense 43-inch E6 Cinema QLED 4K TV — $209.99 $349.99 (save $140)

• Amazon 43-inch Ember 4-Series 4K TV — $269.99 $329.99 (save $60)

• Amazon 50-inch Ember QLED 4K TV — $419.99 $479.99 (save $60)

• Hisense 50-inch S7 Canvas QLED 4K TV — $799.99 $1,299.99 (save $500)

55-inch TVs

• Insignia 55-inch F50 LED 4K TV — $199.99 $349.99 (save $150)

• Hisense 55-inch E6 Cinema QLED 4K TV — $278.99 $429.99 (save $151)

• Hisense 55-inch U6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $399.99 $799.99 (save $400)

• Hisense 55-inch U6 Pro Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $599.99 $849.99 (save $250)

• LG 55-inch B5 OLED 4K TV — $799.99 $1,499.99 (save $700)

65-inch TVs

• LG 65-inch 70A QNED AI 4K TV — $429.99 $579.99 (save $150)

• Hisense 65-inch U6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $547.97 $999.99 (save $452.02)

• Samsung 65-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV — $597.99 $899.99 (save $302)

• Hisense 65-inch U6 Pro Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $729.99 $1,099.99 (save $370)

• Hisense 65-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $949.99 $1,499.99 (save $550)

• Samsung 65-inch S95F OLED 4K TV — $2,199.99 $2,599.99 (save $400)

• Sony 65-inch Bravia 8 II QD-OLED 4K TV — $2,598 $3,299.99 (save $701.99)

75-inch TVs and up

• Insignia 75-inch QF QLED 4K TV — $399.99 $649.99 (save $250)

• Hisense 75-inch S7N Canvas QLED 4K TV — $999.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,500)

• Hisense 75-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $1,199.99 $1,999.99 (save $800)

• LG 77-inch B5 OLED 4K TV — $1,499.99 $2,999.99 (save $1,500)

• Hisense 100-inch U6 Pro Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $2,299.99 $3,499.99 (save $1,200)

According to 9to5Google, the Gemini app is already rolling out a new "Thinking level" option for some users, letting them choose between Standard and Extended reasoning modes when using Gemini 3 Flash or Gemini 3.1 Pro.

The Extended setting, the outlet notes, is designed for more complex topics that benefit from additional processing time — a consumer-facing version of the thinking level controls Google AI Studio already offers developers. Gemini is also expanding its roster of third-party apps. GitHub, OpenStax, Spotify, and WhatsApp are already supported, but 9to5Google found support documentation pointing to the additions of Canva, Instacart, and OpenTable.

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SEE ALSO: What to expect from Google I/O 2026: Gemini news, Android XR glasses

The Canva integration would let users generate and edit designs directly through Gemini prompts, while Instacart support would allow users to add ingredients to a shopping cart from a recipe link or a simple list. OpenTable would bring restaurant search, booking, and reservation management into the chat window — including the ability to hand off a confirmed reservation directly to Google Calendar.

None of the three new integrations has rolled out yet, per the report. However, the timing is notable given that Google's I/O developer conference is literally a day away.

Perhaps the rollout marks the start of Google transitioning Gemini AI toward an agentic AI rather than a simple chatbot.