New early Labor Day deals just dropped: Save on mattresses, appliances, tech, and more

a bidet, phone mount, and LG curved TV on purple neon background

UPDATE: Aug. 24, 2023, 3:00 p.m. EDT This shopping guide has been updated to reflect the latest prices and deals.

Labor Day is September 4 this year, but you can take advantage of some not-to-miss deals even before then. In fact, some of the best Labor Day deals of 2023 are already live. Summer might be coming to a close, and we might all be crying about that, but at least these sweet discounts exist. Shop our top picks on Labor Day sales (in multiple categories) below.


Our top picks:

Best mattress/pillow deal

TEMPUR-Cloud mattress

$1,399.30 at Tempur-Pedic
(save $599.70 with coupon code CLOUD30)

The TEMPUR-Cloud mattress shown in a zoomed in form over a white background


Best home appliance deal

TUSHY Ace electric bidet

$399 at TUSHY
(save $200)

The TUSHY Ace electric bidet seat installed on a white toilet


Best online learning deal

Lifetime access to Rosetta Stone

$179 at Rosetta Stone
(save $120)

Rosetta Stone logo in yellow, blue, and black


Best tech deal

Pivo Pod Influencer Phone Mount

$65.99 at Amazon
(save $44)

The Pivo Pod Influencer Phone Mount in a black color over a white background


If you’re in the market for a new mattress, piece of technology, or — dare we suggest — a bidet, then Labor Day is the perfect time to snag those items. Savvy shoppers know to wait to buy top home goods and appliances until Labor Day sales begin, but sometimes it can be pretty overwhelming to keep track of all the deals.

To simplify your life, we’ve gathered all of the best early Labor Day deals into one place. Check out the biggest discounts on mattresses, tech, and online learning. Don’t forget to keep checking back as we update this guide with even more early deals.

Best mattress/pillow deal

The TEMPUR-Cloud mattress shown in a zoomed in form over a white background

Credit: Tempur-Pedic

TEMPUR-Cloud mattress (Queen)

$1,399.30 at Tempur-Pedic (save $599.70 with coupon code CLOUD30)

Why we like it

This mattress from Tempur-Pedic is your golden ticket to a good night’s sleep. It adapts to your weight, temperature, and shape; relieves pressure so you wake up feeling rested and not achy; has four whole layers of support; and is super easy to install on your bed. If you’re hesitant to commit, the purchase has a 90-night trial period, meaning you’ll get your money back if you’re not totally in love with your new mattress.

We’ve gathered more early Labor Day deals on mattresses below, and we have an in-depth guide to the latest mattress deals as well.

More mattress/pillow deals

  • Avocado Vegan Mattress (Twin through California King) — from $1,259.10 from $1,399 (save 10% with coupon code LABORDAY)

  • Avocado Latex Mattress (Twin through Split California King) — from $1679 from $2,399 (save up to $1,500)

  • Bear — Save 35% off sitewide and get free Sleep Accessories Bundle (when you purchase a mattress) with coupon code LDAY

  • Birch Luxe Natural Mattress (Queen) — Save 25% off sitewide and get two free Eco-Rest pillows (when you purchase a mattress) with coupon code LDS25

  • Brooklyn Bedding — Save 25% off sitewide with coupon code LABORDAY25

  • Buffy — Save 20% off sitewide

  • Helix — Save 25% off sitewide and get two free Dream Pillows (when you purchase a mattress) with coupon code LDS25

  • Purple Mattress (Queen) + Smart Base — $1,199 $1,399 (save $200)

  • TEMPUR-Adapt Topper (Queen) — $167.60 $419 (save $251.40)

  • TEMPUR-Cloud Adjustable Pillow (Queen) — $99 for two $138 for two (save $39)

  • TEMPUR-Cloud Breeze Dual Cooling Pillow (Queen) — $259 for two $398 for two (save $139)

  • Cocoon Chill Memory Foam Mattress (Queen) — $699 $1,079 (save $380 and get a free pillows + sheets bundle)

  • Nolah Mattress — Up to $1,200 off mattresses plus two free Nolah Squishy pillows ($198 value)

  • Sealy Adjustable Pillow — $69 for two $98 for two (save $29)

  • The DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress (Queen) — $799 $1,332 (save $533)

  • Essentia — Save 25% off sitewide

  • Big Fig Mattress (Queen) — $1,399 $1799 (save $400 with coupon code LABORDAY)

  • New T&N Mint Hybrid Mattress (Twin) — $1,018.35 $1,395 (save $376.65, plus an additional 15% off when you bundle with the Mattress Protector, Down Alternative Pillow Set, and any sheet set with coupon code MATTRESS15)

  • Beautyrest Black (Queen) — $2,399 $2,699 (save $300)

  • Sleep Number 360 iLE Limited Edition smart bed (Queen) — $2,749.50 $5,499 (save $2,749.50)

Best home appliance deal

The TUSHY Ace electric bidet seat installed on a white toilet

Credit: TUSHY

TUSHY Ace electric seat

$399 at TUSHY (save $200)

Why we like it

What’s more luxurious than treating your tush to a little TLC? You can do just that with the purchase of this TUSHY bidet, which isn’t just any bidet. Indeed, it comes with a heated seat that can provide five different temperature options; a front wash feature; an antimicrobial and self-cleaning nozzle that tucks away into the seat after every use; and a remote control that lets you control all of those bells and whistles. Sometimes bidets can look bulky and awkward, but this one plays it cool to match the overall decor of your bathroom flawlessly. Your bum will thank you.

More Labor Day sales on appliances

  • TUSHY Ottoman — $59 $69 (save $10)

  • Bio Bidet USPA A7 Bidet Seat —$299 $349 (save $50)

  • Bio Bidet SlimGlow Bidet Attachment — $49 $79 (save $30)

  • LG Black Stainless Steel Series NeoChef Countertop Microwave — $199 $279 (save $80)

  • Ultra Large Capacity Smart Front Load Washer with TurboWash 360° and Built-In Intelligence — $749 $1,149 (save $400)

  • Dyson Purifier Cool purifying fan TP07 — $499.99 $649.99 (save $150)

  • Samsung – 5.0 Cu. Ft. High Efficiency Top Load Washer with Active WaterJet — $629.99 $809.99 (save $180)

  • hai Smart Showerhead — $199 $249 (save $50)

Best online learning deal

Rosetta Stone logo in yellow, blue, and black

Credit: Rosetta Stone

Lifetime access of Rosetta Stone for 25 languages

$179 at Rosetta Stone (save $120)

Why we like it

One of the most thoughtful gifts you can give to anyone (or yourself) is the gift of learning. However cheesy that sounds, lifetime access to Rosetta Stone courses in 25 languages is too good to pass up. Rosetta Stone can help you gain mastery of languages from Arabic to Tagalong to Italian — with lessons available both online and offline that function with highly precise speech recognition technology. Rosetta Stone has been in the language-learning game long enough to know what it’s doing. If you’re not convinced, read some customer success stories to see for yourself.

More online learning deals

Check back for more Labor Day 2023 online learning deals.

Best tech deal

The Pivo Pod Influencer Phone Mount in a black color over a white background

Credit: Pivo

Pivo Pod Influencer Phone Mount

$65.99 at Amazon (save $44)

Why we like it

If you’re a certified TikTok girlie, amateur content creator, or videography enthusiast, the Pivo Pod Influencer Phone Mount is calling your name. When you connect it to your phone, this mount employs 360-degree AI-powered Auto Tracking to spin and track your face and body movements. Next time you learn a TikTok dance and want to record it for a laugh, you don’t have to ask someone else to film: Simply pair your phone to the Pivo Pod Mount via Bluetooth and capture the content of your dreams.

More Labor Day tech deals

  • Samsung The Frame 65-Inch 4K QLED TV — $1,449 $1,997.99 (save $548.99)

  • Dell Inspiron 15 laptop (11th Gen Intel Core i3-1115G4, 8GB, 512GB) —$299.99 $479.99 (save $180)

  • Amazon Fire TV 55-inch Omni QLED Series 4K UHD Smart TV — $429.99 $599.99 (save $170)

  • Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Wireless Earbuds — $219 $249 (save $30)

  • Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) — $219 $249 (save $30)

  • Satechi — Save 30% off on Back-to-School Collection with coupon code BTS30

  • Raycon Global — Save 20% off sitewide with coupon code FIRSTDAY

Miscellaneous Labor Day deals

Fitness equipment

  • Hydrow Rower — $2,195 $2,495 (save $300)

  • Hydrow Wave Rower — $1,795 $1,895 (save $100)

Home goods/furniture

  • Etsy — Up to 50% off on items from participating sellers

  • Outer — Up to 30% off all seating products (30% off wicker seating, 25% off aluminum seating, 15% off chaise lounges, etc.)

  • TEMPUR-Lumbar Support Office Chair — $299.20 $352 (save $52.80)

  • Nurture& — Up to $500 off baby furniture bundles

Luggage

  • Away — Up to 35% off best-selling Original suitcases and assorted bags

Beauty/personal care

  • CLEARSTEM Skincare — Save 20% off sitewide with coupon code LABORDAY23

Travel

  • Priceline — Save $20 on Hotel & Rental Car Express Deals (app only; $150 min spend) with coupon code SUM20; save $15 on Hotel Express Deals ($150 min spend) with coupon code SUM15; save $10 on Rental Car Express Deals ($100 min spend) with coupon code SUM10; save at least 20% on hotels with End of Summer Deals; save up to 20% on select rental cars

Gift cards

  • Panera Bread — Save 20% off on all gift cards

Wordle today: Here’s the answer and hints for August 24

Wordle game displayed on a screen and Wordle game displayed on a phone screen

It’s Thursday, when historic moon news is abundant and there’s another Wordle puzzle to solve. We’re here for you, as we are every day, with some tips and tricks to help you figure out the solution.

If you just want to be told today’s answer, you can jump to the end of this article for August 24’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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.

Not the day you’re after? Here’s the Wordle answer for Aug 23.

What’s the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that brings you the most joy. But if you like being 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 used to be available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it. Unfortunately, it has since been taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times.

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.

Why are there two different Wordle answers some days?

Though usually Wordle will only accept one correct solution per day, occasionally it has rebelled against the norm and deem two different answers acceptable. This is due to changes the New York Times made to Wordle after it acquired the puzzle game.

The Times has since added its own updated word list, so this should happen even less frequently than before. To avoid any confusion, it’s a good idea to refresh your browser before getting stuck into a new puzzle.

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

If you’re good at Wordle, you might be this.

Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?

Not today!

Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…

Today’s Wordle starts with the letter W.

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Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL.

What’s the answer to Wordle today?

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 Wordle #796 is…

WORDY.

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.

‘Quordle’ today: Here are the answers and hints for August 24, 2023

A woman's hands holding a mobile phone playing 'Quordle'

If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you’ve come to the right place for hints. There aren’t just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you’ll get what you need.

What is Quordle?

Quordle is a five-letter word guessing game similar to Wordle, except each guess applies letters to four words at the same time. You get nine guesses instead of six to correctly guess all four words. It looks like playing four Wordle games at the same time, and that is essentially what it is. But it’s not nearly as intimidating as it sounds.

Is Quordle harder than Wordle?

Yes, though not diabolically so.

Where did Quordle come from?

Amid the Wordle boom of late 2021 and early 2022, when everyone was learning to love free, in-browser, once-a-day word guessing games, creator Freddie Meyer says he took inspiration from one of the first big Wordle variations, Dordle — the one where you essentially play two Wordles at once. He took things up a notch, and released Quordle on January 30. Meyer’s creation was covered in The Guardian six days later, and now, according to Meyer, it attracts millions of daily users. Today, Meyer earns modest revenue from Patreon, where dedicated Quordle fans can donate to keep their favorite puzzle game running. 

How is Quordle pronounced?

“Kwordle.” It should rhyme with “Wordle,” and definitely should not be pronounced exactly like “curdle.”

Is Quordle strategy different from Wordle?

Yes and no.

Your starting strategy should be the same as with Wordle. In fact, if you have a favorite Wordle opening word, there’s no reason to change that here. We suggest something rich in vowels, featuring common letters like C, R, and N. But you do you.

After your first guess, however, you’ll notice things getting out of control if you play Quordle exactly like Wordle.

What should I do in Quordle that I don’t do in Wordle?

Solving a Wordle puzzle can famously come down to a series of single letter-change variations. If you’ve narrowed it down to “-IGHT,” you could guess “MIGHT” “NIGHT” “LIGHT” and “SIGHT” and one of those will probably be the solution — though this is also a famous way to end up losing in Wordle, particularly if you play on “hard mode.” In Quordle, however, this sort of single-letter winnowing is a deadly trap, and it hints at the important strategic difference between Wordle and Quordle: In Quordle, you can’t afford to waste guesses unless you’re eliminating as many letters as possible at all times. 

Guessing a completely random word that you already know isn’t the solution, just to eliminate three or four possible letters you haven’t tried yet, is thought of as a desperate, latch-ditch move in Wordle. In Quordle, however, it’s a normal part of the player’s strategic toolset.

Is there a way to get the answer faster?

In my experience Quordle can be a slow game, sometimes dragging out longer than it would take to play Wordle four times. But a sort of blunt-force guessing approach can speed things up. The following strategy also works with Wordle if you only want the solution, and don’t care about having the fewest possible guesses:

Try starting with a series of words that puts all the vowels (including Y) on the board, along with some other common letters. We’ve had good luck with the three words: “NOTES,” “ACRID,” and “LUMPY.” YouTuber DougMansLand suggests four words: “CANOE,” “SKIRT,” “PLUMB,” and “FUDGY.”

Most of the alphabet is now eliminated, and you’ll only have the ability to make one or two wrong guesses if you use this strategy. But in most cases you’ll have all the information you need to guess the remaining words without any wrong guesses.

If strategy isn’t helping, and you’re still stumped, here are some hints:

Are there any double or triple letters in today’s Quordle words?

Three words have twice-occurring letters. One is a double letter.

Are any rare letters being used in today’s Quordle like Q or Z?

No.

What do today’s Quordle words start with?

D, B, C, and G.

What are the answers for today’s Quordle?

Are you sure you want to know?

There’s still time to turn back.

OK, you asked for it. The answers are:

  1. DITTY

  2. BARGE

  3. CANON

  4. GOLLY

How to fact-check the Republican primary debate in real time

The exterior of Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

It’s that season again: Presidential primary debates, and their politics, are upon us.

The first debate of the 2024 election cycle is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 9 p.m. ET, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It will air live on the Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network; it will also be streaming on FoxNews.com and Fox Nation. The streaming site Rumble, which features numerous conservative personalities as commentators, will also air the debate in partnership with the Republican National Committee.

The debate will feature eight Republican presidential hopefuls: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, former Vice President Mike Pence, former Govs. Nikki Haley (South Carolina), Asa Hutchinson (Arkansas), and Chris Christie (New Jersey), and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.

Former President Donald Trump won’t be in attendance. Trump opted to skip this event and future debates, explaining in a post on his social media platform Truth Social that the public is already familiar with his “successful Presidency.”

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Read Trump’s third criminal indictment for yourself

He will instead appear in a pre-taped interview with Tucker Carlson, broadcast on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Regardless of Trump’s absence, his four criminal indictments will undoubtedly come up as his fellow GOP contenders try to explain why they’re a better choice for voters without necessarily offending his loyal supporters.

If you’re interested in fact-checking the candidates’ claims as they state them, you can consult the below efforts to evaluate their accuracy. Just remember that those fact-checkers could be prone to false equivalence, particularly as they try to sort through claims rooted in conspiracy theories, misinformation, or disinformation. They might also not consider some assertions as critical to vet in real time.

Consider, for example, how Nikki Haley suggested in a June CNN town hall that suicidal thinking and behavior amongst teen girls could be linked to playing sports with transgender athletes. While moderator Jake Tapper didn’t question the claim, it was roundly rejected as baseless online by clinical psychologists experts and LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations, and in subsequent media commentary. More than a day after Haley made the remark, the Washington Post‘s Fact Checker column debunked the claim.

In other words, if you suspect a candidate has falsely presented something as fact but don’t see it refuted by fact-checking operations, that may not be because what they said is indeed true.

How to fact-check the Republican primary debate in real time:

  1. PolitiFact, a platform owned by the nonprofit Poynter Institute for Media Studies, will fact-check the debate live on its website, as well as on its Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and X accounts. PolitiFact is also partnering with ABC News to fact-check its live blog of the debate.

  2. CNN will cover the debate on CNN.com, where the news organization will provide live updates and fact-checking.

Best 420-friendly dating sites for cannabis enthusiasts looking for love

Illustration of two people smoking a joint

Let’s face it: Dating is hard. Swiping endlessly on dating apps, blindly walking into a setup your friends assured you would be “perfect,” and waiting in vain to meet someone organically can sometimes be disheartening (to put it lightly). This is particularly true for those of us looking for a partner who’s chill with cannabis.

Sure, recreational weed hasn’t been legalized and/or decriminalized in every state, but you should be able to find someone with a mutual love for smoking a joint or enjoying an edible no matter where you live. (Life, and stoners, find a way.) That’s why we’ve scoured the web to find the best 420 dating sites and apps where you can connect with like-minded individuals who enjoy cannabis just as much as you do.

Whether you’ve had that super-awkward first date where you’ve suddenly become an unofficial criminal to the other person, or just want to skip the hassle of discussing it altogether, we’ve got you covered with a list of 420-friendly dating sites to make your search for a canna-lover as stress-free as possible. So, pack your favorite strain and get ready to meet your match.

Cannabis culture and 420-friendly dating in 2023

Before we introduce you to the world of 420-friendly dating, let’s take a second to look at some facts.

  • As of Aug 23, 2023, 21 states (as well as Washington, D.C. and Guam) have legalized recreational marijuana; Virginia and Minnesota will also legalize recreational weed in 2024 and 2025, respectively.

  • Approximately 88% of adults want to legalize weed. According to the Pew Research Center, 88% of U.S. adults favor legalizing marijuana for medical or recreational use. Only 10% of adults say it shouldn’t be legal at all.

  • Weed has the potential to improve your love life. In 2019, Match’s Singles in America survey revealed that smokers were 151% more likely to be dating someone when compared to nonsmokers. What’s more? Smokers were 109% more likely to have had multiple orgasms and had 3.6% more orgasms per sexual encounter.

More than filters: Finding a weed-friendly partner is easier than ever

By now, you’re probably thinking: This is great, but how do I find the right 420-friendly dating site for me? Luckily, there are unique dating sites designed specifically for this purpose — think High There! and My420Mate. If you’re more into the mainstream dating sites (we’re looking at you, match, and Zoosk), you can use filters built into the apps to find your ideal smoking buddy.

Some of the best 420-friendly dating apps even have filters specifically for weed users, making it super easy to find other stoners looking for love.

How much do weed-friendly dating sites cost?

Each site and app we mention below has a free version you can sign up for — though, these basic membership levels offer varying access to the apps’ features. However, if you’re serious about things, it can be worth shelling out the cash for premium membership tiers, which unlock more features that, in turn, should theoretically unlock more (or better) matches and, therefore, more dates. Price points exist for almost every budget, too, so you can choose the service that feels the best for you.

Here are the best dating sites for cannabis enthusiasts and 420-friendly singles looking for love in 2023.

UPDATE: Aug. 23, 2023, 4:20 p.m. EDT This article has been updated to reflect the Mashable team’s latest experiences with dating sites and apps. We selected a best overall option and removed two apps (Zoosk and EliteSingles) that weren’t providing good results for 420 singles.

PlayStation announces price and specs for Portal, its remote-play device

A rendering of the playstation portal

PlayStation has released more details about its remote-play device, the Portal — including its specs and price.

The portal will set you back $199.99. The device should deliver similar performance to playing on an actual PS5 console. It has adaptive triggers and haptic feedback, like PlayStation’s DualSense controllers, and features an 8-inch LCD screen that can deliver 1080p resolution at 60fps.

But there are a few catches. You need to have a PS5 to use the Portal because it’s just for remote play. It’s not a standalone unit such as the Nintendo Switch or the Steam Deck. You also need a WiFi connection to use the Portal because, again, it needs to connect to your PS5.

“PlayStation Portal is the perfect device for gamers in households where they might need to share their living room TV or simply want to play PS5 games in another room of the house,” said Hideaki Nishino, senior vice president of platform experience at Sony Interactive Entertainment in a blog post about the Portal. “PlayStation Portal will connect remotely to your PS5 over Wi-Fi, so you’ll be able to swiftly jump from playing on your PS5 to your PlayStation Portal.”

The Portal is neat looking and garnered generally positive reviews from a couple of outlets that got brief hands-on experience with it.

PlayStation did not announce when, exactly, the Portal will drop, saying only that it would “will launch later this year.”

The TCL RayNeo X2 is the all-in-one smart assistant

TCL RayNeo AR Glasses

These glasses are the first in the world of Augmented Reality. The TCL RayNeo X2 glasses use AR to display assistant features. With the use of MicroLEDs in both lenses of the glasses the RayNeo X2 displays information right in front of your eyes. Smart GPS navigation can be used to locate a desired location. Auto translation text can be displayed to understand a foreign language or text. Take phone calls, listen to music, and capture photos and video change the way you look at the world with the RayNeo X2.

10,000 feet down, scientists find ‘enormous’ octopus colony

an octopus garden in the deep sea.

In the lightless deep sea, an octopus settlement thrives atop a tranquil volcano.

Scientists at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute sent a deep ocean robot to an “octopus garden” located some 10,500 feet (3,200 meters) below the ocean’s surface, in a dark marine region dubbed the “midnight zone.” Here, the only natural light comes from glowing critters.

The deep sea scientists captured high-resolution imagery, shown below, on the recent journey to the Davidson Seamount, located far off the California coast. (More footage will be added as it becomes available.) They spotted a whopping 5,718 octopuses over a six-acre area, including 4,707 females nesting over their eggs.

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Scientists discover ancient shark swimming in a really strange place

The octopus species, M. robustus, might be drawn to the warmth at this specific location, the researchers speculate. Warm water still vents from the extinct volcano, perhaps speeding up the development of the growing embryos, a process that can take years in the profound cold of the deeps. The brooding females were “scattered across hydrothermal springs that emanated warmth, barely visible by the hazy, shimmering boundary between cold ambient seawater and warm venting fluid – like a mirage,” the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute wrote in a release. “Dead octopuses and lone embryos were quickly scavenged by other deep-sea species before being replaced by new arrivals.”

The deep sea research was published in the peer-reviewed journal Science Advances.

Footage of an expansive octopus colony on the Davidson Seamount.

Footage of an expansive octopus colony on the Davidson Seamount.
Credit: MBARI

A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) surrounded by hundreds of octopi.

A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) surrounded by hundreds of octopi.
Credit: MBARI

Deep sea exploration missions are vital. Scientists want to shine a light — literally and figuratively — on what’s down there. The implications of knowing are incalculable, particularly as deep-sea mineral prospectors prepare to run tank-like industrial equipment across parts of the seafloor. For example, research expeditions have found that ocean life carries great potential for novel medicines. “Systematic searches for new drugs have shown that marine invertebrates produce more antibiotic, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory substances than any group of terrestrial organisms,” notes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The location of the expansive octopus garden off the coast of Central California.

The location of the expansive octopus garden off the coast of Central California.
Credit: MBARI

Brooding octopi observed over 10,000 feet beneath the ocean surface

Brooding octopi observed over 10,000 feet beneath the ocean surface
Credit: MBARI

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Expect more deep-sea discoveries. “We always discover stuff when we go out into the deep sea. You’re always finding things that you haven’t seen before,” Derek Sowers, an expedition lead for NOAA Ocean Exploration, told Mashable last year.

Taylor Swift teases ‘Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version)’ in a new trailer

A still from the trailer for psychological thriller series 'Wilderness'

Taylor Swift, the mastermind, has given us the first hint of Reputation (Taylor’s Version) in the form of a snippet of “Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version).” The song appeared in the trailer for Amazon Prime Video’s new series, Wilderness.

This isn’t the first time Swift has debuted a re-recorded track in an advertisement. The yet-to-be-released “Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version)” debuted in the trailer for “Spirit Untamed,” “Love Story (Taylor’s Version)” was first heard in an ad for Match, and “Back to December (Taylor’s Version)” accompanied the trailer for The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 2.

If there’s one thing we can be certain of it’s that Swift is always going to get that check.

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In true Swiftian fashion, the timing lines up with the international leg of The Eras Tour kicking off tomorrow (August 24) in Mexico City.

In the trailer for Wilderness, “Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version)” soundtracks a series of ominous clips from a romantic roadtrip gone awry. Based on Where She Went by B.E. Jones, the UK original psychological thriller follows the revenge-stricken aftermath of the roadtrip.

Wilderness hits Amazon Prime Video on September 15.