Social media news

Follow @NwslSocialMedia

• Travel lighter with a $100 tiny smartphone

  27-10-2024 10:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: The NanoPhone is a tiny, fully functional smartphone that costs just $99.97 (reg. $199.99), but only through October 27.Opens in a new windowCredit: Mutant Design LabNanoPhone$99.97 $199.99 Save $100.02Mini smartphone packed with featuresGet Deal
  The last thing you want to carry is a bulky device when you're on the go. That's why we're loving the NanoPhone. It's a mini smartphone that makes for a terrific travel companion. It's also on sale for just $99.97 (reg. $199.99) through October 2
  
  Read more

• Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 13, 2025

  13-04-2025 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.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 today: Hints and answers
  
  Read more

• NYT Strands hints, answers for April 13

  13-04-2025 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.Strands 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, w
  
  Read more

• NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 13, 2025

  13-04-2025 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  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
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Trumps new tariff plan spares some smartphones, laptops

  12-04-2025 20:16 via mashable.com
  
  The specifics of President Donald Trump's tariffs have changed quite a bit over the past few days. Now, it looks like a whole host of electronics, including most smartphones, will be excluded from the new tariffs.According to guidelines released Friday from Customs and Border Protection, there are 20 products that are exempt from the 125 percent tariff imposed on Chinese imports and also the updated 10 percent baseline tariff on imports from other countries. The updated guidance had nothing
  
  Read more

• TikTok wants me to host a dinner party. Is that an actual recession indicator?

  12-04-2025 19:14 via mashable.com
  
  TikTok wants me to have a dinner party, but the year is 2025, and I'm not a billionaire.It could be that it's spring, the ultimate dinner party season, but being fed constant streams of dinner party content on TikTok during the economic thrill that is April 2025 seems — at the minimum — worth consideration. Even the term "dinner party" eludes a sort of quiet luxury; no one is encouraging us to have potlucks or reinventing picnics a la, the cottage core trend of 2018, despite its endu
  
  Read more

• Meta continues its submission to Trump with new advisor on its board

  12-04-2025 16:40 via mashable.com
  
  In a move unsurprising to those following Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's political affiliations, the tech billionaire has added former Trump advisor Dina Powell McCormick to its board, further cementing Zuckerberg's alliance with the Republican president.According to Axios, which first reported McCormick's placement, the move serves two purposes: Meta's board's expansion into more global business experts and its attempts to win political favor with the current administration. According to a Meta pre
  
  Read more

• NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for April 12, 2025

  12-04-2025 15:18 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
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• How to watch Nickel Boys: One of our top films of 2024 is coming to Prime Video

  12-04-2025 12:00 via mashable.com
  
  UPDATE: Apr. 12, 2025, 6:00 a.m. EDT This article has been updated with the Prime Video streaming release details, as well as the latest pricing to rent or purchase "Nickel Boys" online.How to watch 'Nickel Boys' at a glance:WATCH FOR FREEMGM+ trialFree for 7 daysGet DealWATCH FOR FREEAmazon Prime trialfree for 30 days(save $14.99)Get DealWATCH FOR FREEMGM+ add-on via Prime VideoFree 7-day trialGet DealBEST THIRD-PARTY MGM+ DEALMGM+ via Sling$5 per month(save $1.99 per month)Get DealBEST LONG-T
  
  Read more

• As tariffs invade the apparel market, selling your clothes online is the move — heres how

  12-04-2025 12:00 via mashable.com
  
  They're watching you from inside your closet. The dress you bought for one singular wedding two years ago. The blazer you bought for an interview at a company that's apparently no longer hiring. They taunt you silently every time you push them aside for a monochrome sweatsuit.This is your sign. Start selling your clothes online.The side hustle that doesn't require much time, or a special skillThe pandemic closet purge to underconsumption-core pipeline has put a spotlight on the art of effectivel
  
  Read more

• To Paperwhite or not to Paperwhite, these are the best Kindles in Amazons lineup

  12-04-2025 11:30 via mashable.com
  
  We talk about the magic of reading, opening up a book and being transported to a new world, whether it be the spice fields of Arrakis or the Bennets' English estate, but what about the magic of how you're reading? E-readers are quite spectacular in that sense, stuffing an entire library of books into a pocket-sized device.And having tested a lot of them, it's clear that Amazon is closest to perfecting the e-reader with its Kindles. All over the internet, you'll find TikTok users enthusiastically
  
  Read more

• The Sony WF-C710N earbuds beat the AirPods 4 on ANC, sound, and price

  12-04-2025 11:30 via mashable.com
  
  Sony’s presence in the wireless audio space grows stronger and wider with every new release. The class-leading WF-1000XM5 are considered some of the best wireless earbuds among critics and consumers, edging out the AirPods Pro 2 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds for true wireless supremacy. Less-popular entries such as the WF-C700N also helped establish Sony’s footing in the mid-range wireless earbuds market.The WF-C710N is the latest model to join the pack, and it’s a doozy.
  
  Read more

• How to watch The Monkey: When is the Stephen King adaptation streaming?

  12-04-2025 11:15 via mashable.com
  
  The best streaming deals to watch 'The Monkey' at a glance:WATCH NOWBuy or rent 'The Monkey' on Prime Video$24.99 to buy, $19.99 to rentGet DealWATCH NOWBuy or rent 'The Monkey' on Apple TV$24.99 to buy, $19.99 to rentGet DealWATCH NOWBuy or rent 'The Monkey' on Fandango at Home$24.99 to buy, $19.99 to rentGet DealWATCH NOWBuy or rent 'The Monkey' on YouTube$24.99 to buy, $19.99 to rentGet DealWATCH NOWBuy or rent 'The Monkey' on Google Play$24.99 to buy, $19.99 to rentGet DealWATCH LATERHulu an
  
  Read more

• Ultra-slim AirTag alternative: Get a 3-pack for $89.99

  12-04-2025 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: KeySmart Smart Cards are the credit card-sized, slim Bluetooth trackers you need to protect your wallet, ID lanyard, and more with Apple Find My for just $89.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: KeySmartKeySmart SmartCard (3-Pack)$89.99 $119.97 Save $29.98Works with Apple Find My Get DealBluetooth tracker too bulky to protect your slimmer belongings? Get the slim AirTag alternative that better protects your wallet or ID lanyard when you snap up this deal for a 3-pack of KeySmart SmartCards at
  
  Read more

• Own Microsoft Office Pro for just $30

  12-04-2025 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Own Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more with this lifetime Microsoft Office 2019 license, now only $29.97 (reg. $229) through April 27.Opens in a new windowCredit: Retail KingMicrosoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows$29.97 $229 Save $199.03Get DealIt seems as though subscription fees are king in today's day and age. While they're annoying to pay each month, you probably don't want to say goodbye to two-day shipping with Prime or cancel Netflix and never see the
  
  Read more

• No need to browse mindlessly on Netflix — this $15 streaming alternative is here to help

  12-04-2025 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Through April 27, you can get BitMar, a content finder that helps you find free content to stream, for only $14.99 (reg. $150) with code BITMAR5.Opens in a new windowCredit: BitMarBitMar Streaming Content-Finder: Lifetime Subscription$14.99 $150 Save $135.01with code BITMAR5Get DealHere's an unfortunate truth about your streaming services: whether you're using Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, MAX, or any other platform, you're likely paying a fortune in subscription fees and struggling t
  
  Read more

• Get the Deeper Connect Air Decentralized VPN for life for $169

  12-04-2025 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: There aren't many of these portable VPN Routers left, but you can still get one on sale for $169 (reg. $219).Opens in a new windowCredit: Deeper NetworkDeeper Connect Air Portable Decentralized VPN Travel Router$169 $219 Save $50Get DealIt seems like everything is a subscription lately. Your apps, your movies, and even your privacy has a monthly fee. That's why some have started switching from subscription-based VPNs over to a full VPN router. Instead of paying monthly forever, you can ge
  
  Read more

• Get a lifetime subscription to the App of the Year runner-up PDF editor for just $140

  12-04-2025 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Produce better PDFs and access high-tech editing tools with a lifetime subscription to PDF Expert for $139.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: PDF ExpertPDF Expert Premium Plan: Lifetime Subscription (Mac)$139.99 Get DealTurn to an expert to make your PDFs professional-quality: PDF Expert, the runner-up App of the Year with over 30 million users. A lifetime subscription is now available for just $139.99 to grant you perpetual access to editing tools that shape high-quality files.Get all
  
  Read more

• The best dating apps worth downloading in 2025

  12-04-2025 10:58 via mashable.com
  
  Alright, let's talk dating apps in 2025. If scrolling through Reddit or just chatting with friends is any indication, you've probably noticed a vibe: People are feeling... tired. There's a definite sense of burnout, thanks to endless swiping, cookie-cutter profiles, and the sinking reality that we're all just competing in an oversaturated market for a first date that might go nowhere. Some folks are even arguing that you're better off deleting the apps and trying your luck IRL.Despite the fatigu
  
  Read more

• Doctor Who season opener: All the references you missed

  12-04-2025 09:00 via mashable.com
  
  Doctor Who's second season on Disney+ kicked off Saturday with "The Robot Revolution." The season arc revolves around new companion Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu) — latest in a long tradition of reluctant (or "kidnapped") companions aboard the TARDIS. But that's just the surface level of an episode that contains a surprising number of homages for all its shiny newness, and a real-life story behind the scenes that changed Belinda's very name. Let's dig in! How Belinda got a star (and planet
  
  Read more

• The popular VPN Surfshark is currently 80% off till late April

  12-04-2025 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Get protection and speed with a three-year Surfshark VPN subscription for $67, a 85% savings as of April 12. Whether you're a remote worker regularly using public WiFi networks, a gamer who stays connected 24/7, or just an average Netflix binger, your private data is vulnerable to trackers and hackers every time you sign online. How else would targeted ads match that bizarre product you and your friends were just talking about? It's all good, though. You can easily block those prying eyes
  
  Read more

• Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 12, 2025

  12-04-2025 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.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 today: Hints and answers
  
  Read more

• NYT Strands hints, answers for April 12

  12-04-2025 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.Strands 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, w
  
  Read more

• NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 12

  12-04-2025 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  Connections: Sports Edition is a new 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
  
  Read more

• NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 12, 2025

  12-04-2025 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  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
  
  Read more

• Hurdle hints and answers for April 12, 2025

  12-04-2025 04:00 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
  
  Read more

• Michael Shannon and Judy Greer on the profound poignancy of Eric LaRue

  12-04-2025 03:04 via mashable.com
  
  To discuss his directorial debut, Eric LaRue, Michael Shannon, his leading lady, Judy Greer, and screenwriter Brett Neveu came by Mashable Studios to talk with Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko.The critically heralded film, based on a play by the same name also penned by Neveu, tells the story of a community looking to heal in the aftermath of a school shooting.How to watch: Eric LaRue is now available on digital.
  
  Read more

• Social media post prompts increased patrols in Sunnyside - Nonstop Local News

  12-04-2025 02:18
  Social media post prompts increased patrols in Sunnyside  Nonstop Local News
  
  Read more

• Ncuti Gatwa and Varada Sethu play Slash or Pass: Doctor Who Edition

  12-04-2025 01:47 via mashable.com
  
  Doctor Who stars Ncuti Gatwa and Varada Sethu try to determine how their characters would tackle classic sci-fi villains (and some morally gray anti-heroes) in Mashable's Slash or Pass.Doctor Who Season 2 premieres April 12 on Disney+ and BBC.
  
  Read more

• Nebraska social media age-verification bill moves forward - Hastings Tribune

  12-04-2025 01:09
  Nebraska social media age-verification bill moves forward  Hastings Tribune
  
  Read more

Follow @NwslSocialMedia on Twitter!