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After two years, unionized Apple Store workers in Oklahoma finally reached a tentative agreement with the tech company on Friday.

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The tentative agreement guarantees a wage increase of up to 11.5 percent over three years, paid time off, and job protection. Workers at the Penn Square Mall Apple Store voted to form a union with Communications Workers of America (CWA) in 2022. It's the second Apple Store to unionize.

"Today, my 80 coworkers and I have just secured a tentative agreement with the world’s most profitable corporation. For more than a year, we stood strong at the bargaining table because we knew that by standing together we could secure the pay raises, protections, and benefits we deserve," said Kirsten Matson, a member of the Apple Retail Union-CWA in a press release. "It’s thanks to our work that Apple retail stores are the most profitable retail stores per square foot across any industry—and we finally have an agreement that will ensure we earn our fair share for our work."

The Towson Town Center Apple Store workers in Maryland became the first Apple Store to unionize in 2022. At the time there was a flurry of unionizing among workers in the tech industry with workers at both the Grand Central Apple Store in New York City and Cumberland Mall Apple Store outside of Atlanta making moves to unionize. But only the Oklahoma and Maryland stores ultimately unionized.

There's a new rumor about the next-generation Apple Watch models that may excite users who have been crossing their fingers for more sleep health tools.

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, a reliable leaker and Apple analyst, the Cupertino-based tech giant may unveil a sleep apnea monitor at the Sept. 9 "Glowtime" event.

SEE ALSO: Apple Watch 10: Everything we know so far, including blood pressure monitor rumor Apple Watch rumor: New sleep apnea sensor

Mashable has been tracking Apple Watch rumors for quite some time now, and initially, according to several Bloomberg reports, Apple was reportedly considering three health-focused sensors for the wearable:

• a blood glucose monitor

• a blood-pressure tracker

• a sleep apnea sensor

However, it looks like only one of those three health features has made the cut for the 2024 models. As mentioned at the outset, the next-gen Apple Watch models are reportedly gaining a new sleep apnea sensor. For the uninitiated, sleep apnea is a common condition in which an individual's breathing "repeatedly stops and starts" many times during sleep, according to Mayo Clinic.

The sleep apnea sensor will reportedly build upon the current sleep-tracking offerings on the Apple Watch.

According to Gurman, the new health tool will have the ability to analyze whether a user is suffering from sleep apnea — and then prompt the wearer to seek further testing with a medical professional.

The sleep apnea sensor is expected to roll out to the Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 3. However, according to Gurman, it will not be available day one.

There are whispers that Apple may also be unveiling the next-generation Apple Watch SE at the Glowtime event, but there's a good chance that it will not feature the reported new sleep apnea sensor.

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Apple Watch Series 10, also called "Apple Watch 10" or "Apple Watch X" among tech enthusiasts, is fast approaching. We're expecting the Apple Watch 10 to launch alongside the iPhone 16 on Sept. 9 at Apple's "Glowtime" event.

We're very close to the event, so as you can imagine, the leaks, rumors, and spilled beans have been flooding in. From murmurs of a new blood pressure monitor to whispers about a new sleep apnea sensor, here's everything we know about the Apple Watch 10.

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It's very likely that the Apple Watch 10 will get unveiled on Sept. 9. Yes, it's official. Apple announced that it's having its next big product reveal event with a tagline that says, "Glowtime."

Interestingly, this is a bit unorthodox for Apple. Typically, Apple holds its major September event on Tuesdays (though Apple threw us a curveball in 2022 and had its event on Wednesday).

Credit: Apple

For reference, here are the reveal dates for some of the previous-generation Apple Watch devices.

• Apple Watch Series 9 - Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023

• Apple Watch Series 8 - Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022

• Apple Watch Series 7 - Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021

• Apple Watch Series 6 - Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020

In fact, a rumor from credible leaker Bloomberg's Mark Gurman expected the announcement date for the Apple Watch 10 to be Tuesday, Sept. 10. But Apple is changing things up this year. Expect to hear about the Apple Watch 10 on Monday, Sept. 9. (You can watch the livestream on Apple's YouTube page at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET)

Apple Watch 10: price

There haven't been any credible leaks about pricing, but Apple Watch 10 is expected to have the same starting price as its predecessor: $399.

The Apple Watch Series 10 will likely have an unchanged price tag compared to the Series 9. Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

This is because there haven't been many price hikes for the Apple Watch models in recent years, so we're expecting a similar strategy in 2024.

Apple Watch Series 10 (41mm, GPS only) - $399

Apple Watch Series 10 (45mm, GPS only) - $429

Apple Watch Series 10 (41mm, GPS + cellular) - $499

Apple Watch Series 10 (45mm, GPS + cellular) - $529

The Watch Series models have had the same starting price of $399 since the Apple Watch Series 3. (The Apple Watch Series 2 was $369 before its successor was bumped up to $399; and it's been the same price ever since.)

(Rumor has it, though, that the 41mm variant is getting a bump to 45mm, and the 45mm model is getting upgraded to 49mm. More on that later.)

Apple Watch 10: design

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, a reputable source with a respectable track record, the Apple Watch 10 will have a bigger display that's nearly as big as the screen found on the Apple Watch Ultra 2.

The Apple Watch 10 is expected to be bigger and thinner than the Watch Series 9 Credit: Stan Schroeder / Mashable

For reference, the display size on the Watch Series 9 is somewhere between 1.6 inches and 1.8 inches, depending on the size you get. The Apple Watch Ultra's display is 1.9 inches big. That being said, Gurman is technically claiming that the Watch 10 will offer a new display size that comes closer to the two-inch mark.

Gurman's claims echoed a report from Ming-Chi Kuo, another respected Apple analyst, who said that the Apple Watch 10 will feature new sizes: 45mm and 49mm (as opposed to 41mm and 45mm).

This is corroborated by X leaker "Majin Bu." According to the bean spiller, Apple "accidentally" leaked the Apple Watch design on iOS 18.1, which shows a design of what appears to be a not-yet-released Apple Watch that shows off slimmer-than-usual bezels and a large display.

You may be wondering, "If the Watch 10 display will be closer to the Apple Watch Ultra 2, does it follow that the Watch Ultra 3 will get a redesign, too?" According to Gurman, the next-generation Apple Watch Ultra will not feature any significant design changes. Keep in mind that the Ultra line is relatively new, getting its debut in 2022.

Kuo also claims that Apple may add a new color of a darker hue to the Apple Watch 10, but the specific color is unclear.

Finally, Gurman claims that the Watch 10 will feature a new magnetic mechanism for bands, making it easier to swap them out for other styles.

Apple Watch 10: new features

According to Gurman, here are the following health tools that Apple has been working on for the Apple Watch:

• blood-pressure monitor

• sleep apnea sensor

• glucose monitor

However, according to Gurman, the blood-pressure sensor has been hitting a couple of snags during testing. So unfortunately, while the Cupertino-based tech giant may have planned to add the new health tool to the Apple Watch 10, it may not make it to the final product. As such, it may be postponed until the Apple Watch 11.

Credit: Stan Schroeder / Mashable

"There have been particular concerns about the blood-pressure feature working properly with the new Series 10 design," Gurman said.

So even if the new blood-pressure monitor does launch on the Apple Watch 10, it won't be a reliable alternative to the blood-pressure cuff. It's not supposed to give an actual reading. Instead, it will determine your baseline and determine whether your blood pressure is high based on that reference point.

The sleep apnea sensor, which depends on user's blood-oxygen levels, is also facing some challenges. After all, the blood-oxygen tool in its Apple Watch devices has been disabled due to a legal dispute with Masimo Corp.

However, out of the aforementioned trio of rumored health features, the sleep apnea sensor may be the most likely to land on the Apple Watch Series 10. A new Bloomberg report claims that the Apple Watch Series 10 will feature a new sleep apnea monitor.

"This feature will attempt to determine if a wearer has sleep apnea and then suggest further testing with a medical professional," Gurman said.

The sleep apnea sensor will reportedly not be available day one.

Credit: Stan Schroeder / Mashable Apple Watch 10: performance

As expected, the Apple Watch 10 is getting a new chip, according to Gurman.

Credit: Stan Schroeder / Mashable

This new processor will lay the groundwork for some AI-powered features in the future, however, don't expect Apple Intelligence, the company's new suite of AI features, to hit the Apple Watch models anytime soon.

Apple Watch 10: battery life

The Apple Watch 10, according to a report from The Elec, a South Korean outlet, the smartwatch may get an extra battery life boost due to a display upgrade.

Credit: Stan Schroeder / Mashable

The report claims that the Apple Watch 10 will feature a more energy-efficient OLED display. As a result, this will make the watch less power hungry. Personally, this will be very much appreciated. If I can get two-day battery life out of the new Apple Watch 10, I will happily drop my Apple Watch Series 9 for it.

Apple Watch 10: watchOS 11

Fortunately for us, Apple has already revealed its plans for the Apple Watch's next big software update: watchOS 11.

Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

Apple Watch 10 will launch with watchOS 11, however, this update will also support Apple Watch Series 6 and newer (as long as you have an iPhone XS or later running iOS 18 or later). Apple Watch SE 2nd generation is also supported by watchOS 11.

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Unveiled at WWDC 2024, some of the cool features coming to watchOS 10 include the following:

• Check In, available on iPhone, is now available on Apple Watch

• Smart Stacks now supports Live Activities

• A new app called "Vitals" now lets you see key health metrics and offers context

• Cycle tracking now as better support for pregnant users; the app also shows gestational age and supports symptom logging

• New support for training load (measures how workout intensity affects the body over time)

• Translate app is now available on Apple Watch, so you can access translations for a gaggle of languages directly from your wrist

• Double Tap now supports scrolling

• Use "Tap to Cash" to send and receive Apple Cash by placing the Apple Watch near another one or another iPhone

WatchOS 11 is expected to roll out to users with supported Apple Watch devices some time in September. (Last year, the watchOS 10 was released on Sept. 18, 2023.)

Will the Apple Watch 10 be worth it?

If Apple Watch 10 can pull through with at least one of the rumored health tools, either sleep apnea detection or blood-pressure monitoring, it will definitely be more helpful for those who want to keep track of interruptive snoring and hypertension. Plus, the Apple Watch 10 has steep competition, considering that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 already has these features.

If Apple isn't able to fix the snags it's been reportedly dealing with regarding the new health tools, it may be worth it to wait for the Apple Watch 11.

Keep in mind that there is also the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and potentially a new Apple Watch SE to watch out for, too.

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When is Bears vs. Titans?

Chicago Bears vs. Tennessee Titans starts at 1 p.m. ET on Sep 8. This fixture takes place at Soldier Field.

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What is the best VPN for the NFL?

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TL;DR: Live stream Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Commanders for free on 7plus. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The first round of NFL fixtures has thrown together some really interesting matchups, and even though Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Commanders is probably not top of the list, there are still plenty of reasons to tune in. And perhaps the biggest reason is that you can watch all the action without spending anything.

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When is Buccaneers vs. Commanders?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Commanders starts at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sep 8. This fixture takes place at the Raymond James Stadium.

How to watch Buccaneers vs. Commanders for free

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What is the best VPN for the NFL?

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• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95, saving you 49% on list price. With this limited-time deal you'll also get an extra three months at no additional cost, a whole year of unlimited cloud backup for free, and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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The NFL is back, sending fans scrambling for ways to watch for free. Fortunately, we're here to save you some cash.

New York Giants meet the Minnesota Vikings in their season opener, and you can watch all the action without spending anything. If you're interested in watching New York Giants vs. Minnesota Vikings for free, we have all the information you need.

When is Giants vs. Vikings?

New York Giants vs. Minnesota Vikings starts at 1 p.m. ET on Sep 8. This fixture takes place at MetLife Stadium.

How to watch Giants vs. Vikings for free

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Access free live streams of the NFL by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but top VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By making the most of these deals, you can access free live streams of the NFL without actually spending anything. This is obviously a quick fix, but it gives you enough time to watch New York Giants vs. Minnesota Vikings before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NFL?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream the NFL live, for a number of reasons:

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• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

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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 September 8'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 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 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.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for September 7 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A creative act that's spoken in the past tense.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no reoccurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter D.

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

DRAWN.

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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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Wordle.

Connections is the latest New York Times word game 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 September 8'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.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for September 7 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Making a cake

• Green: Increasing blood pressure

• Blue: Religious servants

• Purple: Boy bands and duos

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

• Yellow: Verbs in a Cake Recipe

• Green: What A Heart Does When Excited

• Blue: Ecclesiastical Titles

• Purple: ___Boys

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #455 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Verbs in a Cake Recipe: BAKE, BEAT, FROST, PREHEAT

• What A Heart Does When Excited: POUND, PUMP, RACE, THROB

• Ecclesiastical Titles: BISHOP, PASTOR, POPE, PRIOR

• ___Boys: BAD, BEACH, HARDY, PET SHOP

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.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

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, 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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 8 SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for September 8 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: A royal shade

These words are a little bit different from each other.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

The answers all relate to types of color.

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 Purples.

NYT Strands word list for September 7

• Plum

• Purples

• Lavender

• Orchid

• Magenta

• Mauve

• Lilac

• Violet

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The WNBA season continues and next up it's Dallas Wings vs. Chicago Sky. As we approach the playoffs, there is just one position left and both teams will be looking to claim their postseason spot.

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When is Dallas Wings vs. Chicago Sky?

Dallas Wings vs. Chicago Sky in the WNBA starts at 6 p.m. ET on Sept. 8. This fixture takes place at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Ilinois.

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The WNBA season continues and next up it's Atlanta Dream vs. Indiana Fever. The Indiana Fever have already qualified for the post-season playoffs, but the Atlanta Dream are still fighting for that last available spot.

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As we approach the WNBA playoffs later this month, there is just one position left to be filled. The Minnesota Lynx have secured their spot, but the Washington Mystics still have everything to play for. Their position is precarious, but there's still hope.

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When is Minnesota Lynx vs. Washington Mystics?

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