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Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you think positively.

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

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Where did Wordle come from?

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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Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Neat.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter N.

The Wordle answer today is...

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...

NIFTY

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.

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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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Social media users on Threads have discovered a fun new way to celebrate Apple event week: the web game "Design the next iPhone."

The game was made by Neal Agarwal for his website Neal.fun, where you can play the game for free. Agarwal's site hosts other short and sweet mini-games like "Draw logos from memory" and "Asteroid launcher."

"Design the next iPhone" is exactly what it sounds like: You can create the iPhone of your dreams, selecting all of the ports, cameras, and buttons you desire. You can even add fun little attachments, from googly eyes to steering wheels. So, if you've ever wanted an iPhone with a built-in joystick or rotary dial, this is your chance.

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Credit: Screenshot courtesy of Neal.fun
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I'll admit — design has never been my strong suit. So, while I wasn't trying to create an absolute nightmare of a phone, that's exactly what I ended up with. Something tells me Apple isn't going to be interested in a phone with an antenna and two little feet. (Fun fact: My first cell phone did, in fact, have an antenna, kids.)

My only complaint about the game? I couldn't make a proper flip phone, which is something Apple is rumored to be working on for the future.

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Where to preorder
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Apple AirPods 5
$129
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Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
$149
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Apple AirPods 5
$129
Apple AirPods 5
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Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
$149
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Apple AirPods 5
$129
Apple AirPods 5
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Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
$149
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Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event Wednesday brought the announcement of a new iPhone lineup as expected, plus the first-ever foldable iPhone, but true to the name of the event, Apple had another release ready to go: the AirPods 5.

The new earbuds will officially be available on Friday, Sept. 18, but preorders are live as of Sept. 9 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Apple. The earbuds are available in two models: the AirPods 5 and AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case. Both feature active noise cancellation (a deviation from the AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with ANC), and lower price points than the AirPods 4 at $129 and $149, respectively.

Apple AirPods 5
Credit: Apple
Apple AirPods 5
Starting at $129

What's new with the AirPods 5

The AirPods 5 come with several upgrades, including:

  • 50 percent more active noise cancellation power than the AirPods 4 with ANC

  • Lower price points, with the AirPods 5 starting at $129 (the same price as the non-ANC AirPods 4) and the AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case starting at $149 ($30 less than the AirPods 4 with ANC)

  • New multiport acoustic architecture for improved sound quality

  • Battery life of up to five hours with ANC and an on-ear volume stem control on the more expensive AirPods 5

What's the difference between the two AirPods 5 models?

Pricing breakdown

  • AirPods 5 — $129

  • AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case — $149

The AirPods 4 retail for $129 and $179 for models with and without noise cancellation, meaning the AirPods 5 have notably reduced pricing — a trend that isn't common in the broader tech world, or even within Apple's event.

Features

Both pairs of earbuds come with a new acoustic architecture, better noise cancellation than the AirPods 4, and an improved transparency mode. The AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case also offer one more hour of battery life with ANC over the previous generation (for a total of five hours), on-ear volume controls, and, of course, wireless charging with the case.

Though not new features over the previous generation, both of these earbuds also come with live translation features and Conversation Awareness (which automatically adjusts the volume of your audio for easy awareness).

AirPods 5 vs. AirPods Pro 3

The AirPods Pro 3 remain Apple's most premium pair of earbuds, priced at $249. The in-ear design, compared to Apple's open-ear design, also means that the Pro 3 will have more effective ANC and more robust sound quality. That said, the new multiport acoustic architecture on the AirPods 5 was inspired by the design of the AirPods Pro 3.

SEE ALSO: AirPods Pro 3 review: Without a doubt, one of the best products of the year

While both earbuds offer Live Translation, the Pro 3 also have a built-in heart rate monitor which can connect to Apple's Fitness app.

Follow our Apple event live blog to catch up on the latest news and announcements from the "Surprise and Shine" keynote, with live updates from Apple Park.



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Few events lure people away from Pornhub. The World Cup was one, and yesterday's Apple Event was another.

Apple fans typically close their Pornhub tabs at the start of these annual September product launches. Android users, however, don't seem to care. That was the case in 2025, and this year, Pornhub told Mashable that Android traffic remained close to average throughout the event.

But for Apple users, it's a different story. In fact, Pornhub saw the biggest decline in pageviews during an Apple Event in the past five years — and you can probably guess what for.

SEE ALSO: The iPhone Duo's opening animation is a 10/10 design flex for Apple

Two minutes before the event started, Pornhub pageviews on Apple devices were down 19.1 percent compared to an average day. Anticipation was high, as rumors of the foldable iPhone had mounted for weeks.

column graph showing 19.1 percent Pornhub pageview decrease at 12:58 p.m. on Sept. 9
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Apple did lose some people to porn as the new iPhone 18 Pro was revealed. It can't even fold! And even fewer people focused on the AirPods 5 and new Apple Watches. Traffic on non-Apple devices even went slightly above average (+3 percent) during this time. What, they don't they care about the new ceramic watch material!?

column graph showing Pornhub traffic closer to average during iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5, and Apple Watches reveal
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But, as you can imagine, what really got people away from the salaciousness of Pornhub was the announcement of the foldable iPhone Duo. On Apple devices, pageviews were nearly 22 percent lower than on an average day during the reveal, which the site confirmed with Mashable was the biggest drop in traffic during a September Apple event in the last five years.

Viewers on non-Apple devices weren't as enthralled, but pageviews were around five percent lower than average.

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The distraction away from Pornhub was short-lived, though. By the event's end, pageviews on Apple devices were only around seven percent lower than average. Not even the Duo can hold off Pornhub fans for too long.

column graph showing seven percent decrease in pageviews on apple devices at the end of apple event
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See the minute-by-minute breakdown of traffic on Pornhub's insights blog. And if you missed the Apple Event, here's everything that was announced.

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Apple announced its latest rugged wearable, the Apple Watch Ultra 4, during its "Surprise and Shine" iPhone event on Wednesday. It's joined by the new flagship Apple Watch Series 12, some new AirPods, and the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 will cost the same as its predecessor, last year's Apple Watch Ultra 3. It also has the same design, but faster performance and new health and fitness features. Here's a quick rundown of its upgrades.

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 adds S11 chip, supports new health sensing system

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Credit: Apple

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is the latest iteration of Apple's biggest, most durable, and most expensive smartwatch. It comes equipped with the following new features:

  • S11 chip

  • Health sensing system

  • Audio Intelligence

  • Longer battery life

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 will support Apple's newly revamped Health app, which has a Readiness fitness score, a Longevity metric, and more frequent and accurate heart-rate measurements. It will also have a new Audio Intelligence feature with sound recognition and a "Live Rewind" tool that transcribes conversations using Siri AI. Both are coming later this year.

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 starts at $799 and comes in three colorways:

  • Black titanium

  • Natural titanium

  • A silver Hermès variant

It's set for release on Sept. 18, and preorders begin today.

This is a developing story...

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Apple's Sept. 9 keynote is almost here, and it's shaping up to be one of the more consequential events on the company's calendar in recent memory.

Beyond the hardware itself, this will be the first major product launch under new CEO John Ternus, who has taken over for Tim Cook. While Ternus trained under Cook for months, he's been CEO for only eight days. Still, he has already teased what he called a "phenomenal" show in a memo to Apple staff.

SEE ALSO: The latest AirPods rumors ahead of the Apple event: AirPods 5, cameras, and AI

Software-wise, the event could be seen as a sink-or-swim moment for Apple, as the company is continues to play catch-up with other Silicon Valley competitors. Apple has yet to deliver on Siri AI since its announcement way back in 2024, and the preview we got at WWDC 2026 was just that, a preview. All indicators, though, point to Siri AI finally launching alongside iOS 27.

Back to hardware. This year's event appears to be narrowly focused on Apple's premium smartphones. Rather than refreshing its entire product catalog at once, Apple looks set to concentrate September's announcements on the iPhone Pro, Apple Watch, and AirPods, while pushing other updates — including new Macs, a revamped Apple TV, and a smarter HomePod — to a separate event later in the year. That, of course, hasn't stopped leaks, supply-chain reports, or beta-code snooping, so we have a fairly detailed preview of what's coming, including Apple's most significant iPhone redesign in years.

Based on that reporting, here's a look at the hardware most likely to take the stage on Sept. 9, along with what's probably being saved for later.

iPhone 18 Pro

Expect Apple's standard Pro model to lead the show, likely featuring a slightly revised Dynamic Island, a more unified back-glass design, and updated internals such as the A20 Pro chip and a new cellular modem. Camera upgrades are also expected to be a focus this year.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple's largest iPhone should follow the same playbook as the Pro, with reports pointing to a bigger battery and a marginally larger, heavier build to accommodate it. Some camera features, including a rumored variable-aperture system, may be reserved for this model alone.

SEE ALSO: Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max will be a chunky boy, report claims

iPhone Ultra (or iPhone Duo?)

Apple's first foldable phone remains the event's biggest question mark — right down to its name. While "iPhone Ultra" has been the working title in most reporting, recent leaks from case manufacturers have floated "iPhone Duo" as a possible alternative.

That naming rumor hasn't gained much traction elsewhere, though. Whatever it's called, expect a book-style foldable with dual displays, Touch ID, and a premium price tag well above the rest of Apple's iPhone lineup. Reports suggest the iPhone Ultra will cost around $2,000 to $2,500, which is a steep price for what is essentially a more portable tablet.

Apple Watch Series 12 & Ultra 4

Apple's mainline smartwatch is expected to stick close to its current design this year, with bigger changes reportedly saved for a future redesign. Look for new colors and band options, along with incremental health and fitness upgrades. Apple's rugged, adventure-focused Watch Ultra should get its usual refresh alongside the Series 12, likely with similar under-the-hood improvements rather than a dramatic overhaul.

If that sounds like a disappointing update, don't fret. The Apple Watch is set for a major redesign — just not this year.

AirPods 5 (maybe camera AirPods too)

Rounding out the lineup, a new generation of AirPods is also expected to debut. The rumored camera-equipped AirPods might not make an appearance, however, and Mark Gurman reports that AirPods 5 will be another iterative update. The lineup is expected to include a base model and a version with active noise cancellation.

However, the camera-equipped AirPod are reportedly in development, with Apple said to be fast-tracking their release. Whatever the case, if they don't appear at the Sept. 9 event, they could be released in October alongside Apple's lineup of non-iPhone products.



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Causing mayhem is a Grand Theft Auto tradition. But in GTA 6, the game may track exactly how far you take things — until you cross a line where it stops judging your actions altogether.

Rockstar will reportedly introduce a "Criminal Profile" that tracks what kind of outlaw you become. It sounds a little like the Honor system in Red Dead Redemption 2, with one important difference: GTA 6 isn’t deciding whether Jason and Lucia are good people, but rather how they go about being criminals.

The details come from YouTuber TGG, who recently attended a closed-door presentation at Rockstar North. And based on what he saw, the system is less about punishing crime than separating good from evil.

SEE ALSO: GTA 6 Netflix extended look: Everything that was revealed

How GTA 6’s Criminal Profile works

Per TGG, the Criminal Profile has four main levels:

  • Professional

  • Aggressive

  • Violent

  • Psycho

Meme showing a person playing GTA 6 reaching for a “crime rampage” while the game’s Honor system restrains them from behind.
"How do you all feel about GTA VI having an honor system like RDR" Credit: Screenshot: u/Freddycipher, r/GTA

Where you land depends on how you handle criminal situations. Complete a robbery efficiently and avoid unnecessary casualties, and you could maintain a Professional profile. Use excessive force, kill innocent people, or attack characters who are no longer a threat, and you may slide toward Violent or Psycho.

That doesn’t mean every shootout will damage your profile. Context appears to matter. Killing an armed person who attacks you reportedly won’t be treated the same way as walking into a store and shooting an unarmed clerk.

The system also tracks GTA 6’s protagonists separately. Jason and Lucia will each have their own Criminal Profile.

SEE ALSO: Is playing 'GTA 6' cheating? We asked a relationship therapist.

Beyond the four main levels, the Criminal Profile reportedly has an additional, unnamed state reserved for the most destructive players.

Cause enough extreme and unnecessary violence, the profile icon can begin to crack before eventually shattering. Once it breaks, it can’t be restored during that playthrough. The game will simply stop grading your behavior.

It sounds harsh, but the shattered meter doesn’t appear to be a punishment. Instead, it’s reportedly Rockstar’s way of recognizing that you have no interest in engaging with the system. If you just want to turn Leonida into a disaster zone, the game eventually stops sending judgmental notifications and lets you get on with it.

Players who would rather avoid those notifications from the beginning can reportedly switch them off without breaking the meter.

Rockstar hasn’t fully explained what each Criminal Profile will do. Co-studio head Rob Nelson told IGN:

"There isn’t a right or wrong way to play this game, but consistent actions may have an impact in terms of how the world reacts to you and how the narrative plays out."

How different those experiences will be remains unclear. Rockstar hasn’t confirmed whether the system can change missions, lock players out of content, or produce different endings. The Criminal Profile also appears to be separate from GTA’s traditional Wanted Level.

Players are divided over the idea

Unsurprisingly, players already have plenty of opinions about being watched. Some fans worry the system could discourage the over-the-top rampages that have always been part of the GTA experience. As one X user put it, "Why have a morality system in a game called Grand THEFT auto?"

The reaction in IGN’s article comments has similar complaints, though some readers welcome the feature's resemblance to Red Dead Redemption 2, where the honor system tracks Arthur Morgan’s choices and uses his rating to influence elements such as NPC reactions, dialogue, and the story’s ending. "The closer to RDR2, the better," one reader wrote.

Then there are the players treating the system as an invitation. "One playthrough as a psycho and the other as a professional," one TikTok commenter wrote. "Gonna hit [Psycho] in like three hours,” said another.

Fans have even suggested a more fitting name for the mechanic: the "Trevor Philips Similarity Index," or TPSI. The joke, discussed in the subreddit r/GTA, references GTA 5 protagonist Trevor Philips, whose unpredictable temper and appetite for violence make him the obvious benchmark for GTA 6’s Psycho profile.

The Criminal Profile is only one piece of a much bigger GTA 6 news cycle. Rockstar’s recent extended look on Netflix revealed a more reactive Vice City, revamped police chases, a deeper relationship system for Jason and Lucia, and NPCs who may notice and report when players openly carry weapons. Meanwhile, alleged gameplay footage connected to the CyberLeek group continues to circulate online.

GTA 6 is set to launch on Nov. 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. When it does, feel free to break the law — the game already expects you to. Just make sure you do it like a pro.



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