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Xerox PARC effectively created the paradigm of the GUI (Graphical User Interface) in the 1970s, with overlapping windows, icons, menus, and everything else a computer user today would easily recognize.

Mesh Wi-Fi gets pitched as the default fix for dead zones, but for many homes it's an expensive answer to a simple problem. Wired access points and a well-placed extender can often deliver faster, more stable coverage for less—though I will concede that mesh still earns its keep in some specific cases.

I'll admit: sometimes I get bogged down in Excel's power-user features, from Power Query and the Data Model to Python. But when I stop and think about the things that actually help me every day, it's often the little discoveries I picked up accidentally along the way. These are six Excel tricks I wish I'd stumbled upon earlier—and the best part is, each one takes seconds to learn.

If you spend any time cooking at home, you already know the frustration that comes with modern online recipe blogs. I battled with these sites for years, but paying for one app immediately made my life better. Downloading Paprika was the best decision I made for my daily kitchen routine.

The Ryobi brand was founded in Japan in 1943 and made its first power tool in 1968. Eventually, popularity grew thanks to die-cast products in the 80s, but everything changed in 1996 with the introduction of its first 18V cordless drill. It had a nickel-cadmium (NiCad) battery with a simple connector rail on a plastic housing. Three decades later, that design remains the same.

A galaxy 55 million light-years away in space spins in two directions at once, and astronomers suspect it ended up that way after swallowing a smaller neighbor.

The Hubble Space Telescope, NASA's optical light telescope in orbit around Earth, has now photographed the galaxy, called NGC 4698, in sharp detail. It sits in the constellation Virgo, one of more than 1,000 galaxies that gravity holds together in the Virgo Cluster, the closest big group of galaxies.

Although galaxies can grow on their own, they can also evolve by consuming gas and smaller galaxies it bumps up against. The two scenarios leave different clues, and NGC 4698 leans toward a galaxy that ate something. Because only a few known spiral galaxies spin against themselves like this, astronomers want to study NGC 4698 to figure out how it happened. 

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Picture a doughnut spinning around your finger. That is the body of this distant galaxy. Its bright arms wrap around the outside in a ring and leave the middle open. The ring turns flat — the way nearly every spiral galaxy revolves — including our own Milky Way. 

Now picture another mini doughnut sitting in its hole, standing on its edge and spinning perpendicular to the big one. That is what's going on in the middle of NGC 4698, except the little doughnut is really more of a dough ball, stretched into an oval and missing its own hole. The stars packed inside it ride up over the top of the galaxy and down under the bottom. Hubble's image shows those bulges as a faint glow above and below the dusty plane.

The new image comes from a Hubble project aimed at the Virgo Cluster. It captures small features inside these nearby galaxies, down to single clusters of stars and glowing clouds of gas. The bigger goal is to learn what happens to a galaxy as it travels through a crowded cluster, and whether the trip helps it build new stars or shuts that down.

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Nothing in a galaxy is glued down, which is how one galaxy can manage two spins. Each star follows its own loop around the center. One crowd can loop flat while another loops crosswise, and neither forces the other to turn around.

Scientists believe some type of collision caused these two spins. Gas from somewhere else could have fallen into the galaxy's gap, gathered at the center, and started spinning its own way. Some observations back that up, NASA says, suggesting the galaxy swallowed another smaller galaxy long ago. A short tail of hydrogen trailing off one side might have formed in the crash.

The NGC 4698 image comes from a Hubble project capturing features inside Virgo Cluster galaxies. Credit: NASA / ESA

A recent study on the Milky Way's center also traces a family of stars back to an extremely ancient galactic merger. The research, which appeared in Nature Astronomy last month, looked at the ages and chemicals in several of the galaxy's globular clusters — tightly packed balls of thousands to millions of stars.

That information, combined with the direction of the stars' orbits, helped a team of scientists parse three distinct groups: native Milky Way stars, stars from the Gaia-Sausage-Enceladus merger, and a third unknown population. Using advanced tools, scientists estimated the collision that brought them into the galaxy happened 11.8 billion years ago. 

Everything else about NGC 4698 looks rather ordinary. Dark brown clumps of dust run through the outer arms, dotted with bunches of bright blue stars — the huge, hot kind that burn fast and mark spots where stars recently formed. The middle glows soft white because those stars are older, smaller, and cooler. 

A black hole as heavy as millions of suns sits at the center, dragging gas into itself. Scientists see signs it's actually still growing.

TL;DR: Watch Sevilla vs. Barcelona in La Liga for free on CazéTV. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

It's been an incredible start to the new La Liga season for Barcelona. They've won six games in six and scored an incredible 7-2 win over Racing Club earlier this week. They currently hold a three-point lead over their closest rivals, Real Madrid.

But Barcelona faces tough competition when they play Sevilla this weekend. Sevilla haven't displayed quite the same form, but they're still one of the league's most formidable teams. They've lost just one of their first six fixtures. Is this the game that breaks Barcelona's perfect run?

If you're interested in watching Sevilla vs. Barcelona in La Liga from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is Sevilla vs. Barcelona?

Sevilla vs. Barcelona in La Liga kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on Sept. 19. This fixture takes place at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium.

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TL;DR: KitchenAid just released its 2026 Design Series Luminaire Stand Mixer ($699.99), featuring a brand-new illuminated fluted glass bowl, a textured blue peppercorn finish, and stainless steel attachments.

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If your holiday wish list isn't fully locked in yet, I suggest you leave a spot at the top. KitchenAid just unveiled its Design Series Luminaire Stand Mixer — and it is built to be the star of this year's Christmas baking spree.

Every year, KitchenAid releases a special "Design Series" model that turns its classic mixer into a piece of kitchen art. Priced at $699.99, the Luminaire is available to buy now.

The headline feature here is something KitchenAid has never done before: an integrated bowl light. The mixer comes paired with a thick, fluted glass bowl that looks like high-end glassware. When you turn it on, a built-in light shines from inside the mixer frame down into the bowl.

It lights up your dough, casts cool geometric shadows across your counter, and helps you see if those last bits of flour are mixed in properly. The bowl is made from hardened glass, so it can handle kitchen tasks like softening cold butter or tempering warm chocolate without cracking.

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Instead of standard glossy paint, the Luminaire comes coated in a brand-new shade called blue peppercorn — a soft French blue with a textured "crinkle" finish. To keep things looking sleek, KitchenAid gave it color-matched trim and polished metallic accents that pop against the matte blue body.

And, you won't have to deal with chipped paint on your accessories either. The Luminaire comes standard with heavy-duty, dishwasher-safe stainless steel attachments, including a double-flex-edge beater, dough hook, wire whip, and flat beater.

For the ultimate big-budget gift flex, KitchenAid is also releasing an ultra-limited run of just five matching 36-inch Commercial-Style Ranges, alongside a Blue Peppercorn capsule cookware collection dropping later this fall.

If you want to be the envy of every holiday party host this year, you know what to do. Grab the KitchenAid Design Series Luminaire Stand Mixer today.

Carol. Deep Water. Strangers on a Train. The Talented Mr. Ripley. American author Patricia Highsmith has inspired filmmakers for decades with her lurid tales of sex, deception, and murder. Now, she herself is a character in such a thriller, thanks to A Talent For Murder.

Adapted for the screen by Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith from her own play, Switzerland, this film imagines what might have happened if Highsmith's biggest fan got the chance to meet his hero. Enter Edward Ridgeway (Tony winner Alden Ehrenreich), a handsome young man with carefully coiffed dark hair, a strong jaw, a pressed shirt, and polished glasses, but little poise. On a train through Switzerland, he seems like he stumbled out of the first chapter of a Tom Ripley novel, sure to be felled or corrupted by the iconic con man.

Now, the girl. Clementine Harriet Balfour (Olivia Cooke) is pretty, with a bouncy brunette bob, and a fashion sense that hints at an old-money family and independent ambitions. They meet as strangers on a train, but are sure to cross paths again in the small Swiss village where she's visiting a miserly dowager aunt (Juliet Stevenson), and he's tasked with getting Highsmith to sign a contract to write a sixth Ripley novel.

Director Anton Corbijn expertly lays out a spring-loaded trap that's sure to capture the interest of Highsmith fans. A handsome couple flirts, while wealth and opportunity glitter on the horizon. What might they do to get there?

Enter a surly Highsmith, played with gnarly certainty by the one and only Helen Mirren.

Helen Mirren is a deranged delight in A Talent for Murder.

The English Dame has done Shakespeare and Prime Suspect; she's played Queen Elizabeth II and a Fast and Furious baddie with equal aplomb. Plus, just last year, she played a sultry spy in the cozy crime treat The Thursday Murder Club. But there's no lightness in Mirren's Highsmith.

In 1995, atop a Swiss mountain, the heralded author has become an eccentric recluse, rumored to have poisoned a neighbor's dog for barking too much, and to have driven an American man so mad he fled her home while only wearing his pajamas. Dressed in men's slacks, a crisp men's dress shirt, a cravat and vest, paired with a fuck-off bob, Mirren's Highsmith is imposing, even introduced ironing a shirt.

When Edward appears, eager with compliments, gifts, and talk of opportunity, she regards him with such scorching disdain the audience at the Toronto International Film Festival gasped and guffawed. The ruthless wit of the Ripley novels is sharply replicated in Murray-Smith's screenplay, and Mirren makes the most of every line, savoring the sharp barbs. To his credit, Ehrenreich doesn't balk in the face of this storied actress. And thank the gods, because failing to match her onscreen would make A Talent for Murder a miss. Instead, it's a twisted thrill: sexy, salty, and wickedly fun.

Alden Ehrenreich is hot and bothered in A Talent for Murder.

Earlier this year, Ehrenreich earned praise and a Tony award for his phenomenal performance in the Broadway revival of Becky Shaw. Watching A Talent for Murder, I thought often of this stage performance, as his characters have a lot in common. Young men who've come from a family with no means and no reputation worth a damn, who both cozy up to a wealthy family, determined not just to enter their world but to rule it.

At first glance, Edward looks like Matt Damon's version of Ripley, from the juicy 1999 adaptation The Talented Mr. Ripley. His hair floppy but fashionable. His smile earnest but awkward. The eyeglasses, a perfect twin. This feels intentional, as if Corbijn wants Highsmith fans to immediately wonder if this eager social climber might have the root of evil in him, which could make Highsmith's criminal mastermind real.

Smartly, the screenplay doesn't pitch Edward as some rube. He's come ready to impress Highsmith, even if that means tantalizing her with twisted tales from his past, and the possibility of criminally corrupting him. Enticed by his game, the two begin to collaborate on a murder mystery about a blue-collar boy who meets an old-money girl, and is determined to make her family fortune his own. Their thought experiment gets joltingly real as Highsmith haunts him in the night and inspires him to treat the reckless heiress Clementine as source material.

From there, A Talent for Murder begins to blur what's real and imagined in pursuit of bringing fresh blood to Highsmith's typewriter. And it just wouldn't work if Ehrenreich weren't on fire. Where Mirren is delicious in her snarling cruelty (think Tilda Swinton in Problemista), Ehrenreich is intriguing in his slipperiness. Edward and Highsmith's imagined novel plays out as we watch, recasting the former as her anti-hero, with Clementine playing the role they write for her. In these sections, Ehrenreich has the smoothness of Ripley, his confidence edged with a misanthropic disgust at all who aren't as clever and calculating as he. But as Edward, Ehrenreich trembles with insecurity, particularly in a scene where he's delicately called out by an Irish lady (Brid Brennan), who spots him as an outsider from his shoes alone.

To her credit, Cooke is not outshone in the slim role of Clementine. Whether the imagined version where she is a yearning virgin or the real one, where she is a spoiled rich girl looking for a cheap thrill, she brings a full-blooded verve to this girl. Together, this trio weaves a tale of sex, death, and desire that touches on the best of Highsmith's works, without feeling like a shallow retread of them. Instead, A Talent for Murder plays like a superb fan fiction, imagining the inner world and grisly desires of the seminal author, without idolizing her or whitewashing her well-documented defects.

A Talent For Murder is darkly funny, freshly thrilling, and unrepentantly seductive. It's not a Ripley sequel, but it's damn close.

A Talent For Murder was reviewed out of the Toronto International Film Festival. The movie will open in theaters on Oct. 23.

Rebel Wilson fails to revive her sputtering career with Girl Group, a female-fronted comedy that aims to tap into Pitch Perfect’s fandom — even namedropping that movie directly. But Wilson's latest will only have fans of Pitch Perfect singing the blues. 

Written, directed, produced, and headlined by Wilson, Girl Group plays like Pitch Perfect meets The Mighty Ducks meets The House Bunny, but only if all of those movies were awful. Wilson stars as Tassie Young, a reckless, washed-up former girl group star who's inexplicably tasked with being a mentor to a group of teen girls who have dreams of pop stardom. 

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There might have been a clean or even comedic way to set up all that backstory. But Wilson favors a hasty first act that races through establishing her former band, Girlfriends, as private school besties who went from a school talent show to the top of the charts, only to be destroyed by Tassie's desire to go solo. When her first album flops hard, she devolves into the party scene and anonymity. But when the band announces a reunion tour some years later, Tassie is shocked to learn she's been replaced. Her resulting tantrum leads to a DUI that lands her in court-mandated community service, which involves this absolute disaster of a human being tasked to mentor impressionable youth. This all happens so quickly that it seems Wilson is bored by the story she herself wrote.

And that's just the first act. This 96-minute movie is paced as if it's on a cocaine high, and it's just as coherent as that suggests. Girl Group hastily introduces subplots around Tassie's proteges, their sisters, new bandmates, and a rival dance coach, while working towards a big girl group competition climax that's underwhelming instead of entertaining.  A plot so absurd and overcrowded might have worked if Girl Group played like a parody of showbiz movies. (Think Walk Hard.) But Wilson's clumsy and oblivious attempt to reclaim her reputation as a hilarious actress only proves she's an atrocious filmmaker. 

Girl Group is alarmingly unfunny. 

Wilson jams nearly every moment of her movie with some attempt at humor, but much of them fall flat, creating a pile of punchlines that spark groans rather than laughter. Some of these jokes are lazy bastardizations of well-known barbs. Like when the new Girlfriends member (former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger) says, "I don't want beef, I'm vegan." It's impossible not to think of 3OH!3’s Don’t Trust Me, with the much-memed lyric, "You tell your boyfriend, if he says he's got beef / that I'm a vegetarian, and I ain't fucking scared of him."

Somehow, she got reputable comedians and stars to join this mess, including Sally Hawkins, Jennifer Coolidge, Randall Park, Chris Colfer, Shaznay Lewis, and Melanie C. But none can elevate Wilson's deadly cringe dialogue, littered with buzzwords, haphazard pop culture references, crude jokes, and pitiable wordplay, like a bandmate informing her, "You're an ex-Girlfriend now!" 

Then, on top of all this dross, Wilson offers physical comedy that ranges from miming snorting a line of cocaine to awkwardly twerking. Her comedy, written and directed by her for her to star in, shows no point of view. It's just soulless noise and motion. It's as if Girl Group were made by AI, and the prompt was "women aren't funny." 

Girl Group is an ugly mess of a movie, but the music is good. 

There's an impressive array song numbers in Wilson's comedy, including a heartfelt acoustic rendering of Billie Eilish's "Birds of a Feather," a spirited cover of Sabrina Carpenter's "Please Please Please," and a sanitized spin on Chappell Roan's "Hot to Go!" As Tassie's proteges — called Xplode (pronounced "explode") — begin to compete against other girl groups, a bevy of talented performers get a chance to shine, including Chabely Ponce, Daniela Couso, Lilah Pate, Mia Kaplan, Bailey Stender, and Miracle Washington.

The performers in the girl groups (both Tassie's proteges and a rival group) have screen presence and are fun to watch. Unfortunately, Wilson's script offers so little attention to their characters, it's impossible to become invested in their journey. And when Wilson leaps into the numbers, her performance style is so brash and superficial that she becomes a distraction in her own movie. 

Beyond that, the musical numbers are horrendously captured. A dull color palette, flat and pink, coats the film in a fuzzy Instagram filter feel. The editing style is jumpy without any apparent logic in geography, emotional sensibility, or spectacle. Scrolling through TikTok has a more satisfying sense of flow. 

Derry Girls' Jamie-Lee O'Donnell is the real star of Girl Group. 

The Northern Irish actor plays a rival girl group mentor and vengeance-seeking Girlfriends stan named Miss Candy. The moment O'Donnell struts onscreen, Girl Group finally ignites. She's got a focus, a perspective, and a sharp comedic timing that even Wilson's mismanagement of this movie can't smother. 

With an American accent and comical precision, O'Donnell seems to be channeling Dance Moms' Abby Lee Miller and Gina Gershon in Showgirls. Her intensity is outrageous, vicious, and wildly entertaining. Where Wilson's approach to Girl Group seems to be chucking sexy dance moves and poop jokes at the screen to see what sticks, O'Donnell hits the bullseye with every line and reaction shot. 

But maybe you should just take my word for that, and look for O'Donnell elsewhere, because watching Girl Group isn't fun. It's a punishment. 

Girl Group was reviewed out of its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

TL;DR: Headway Premium lifetime access is just $49.97 (reg. $299.95) through Sept. 20, with 2,000+ bite-sized book summaries, audio options, personalized learning, and more.

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Your reading list might have great intentions, but finding time to finish every book is another story. Headway Premium is currently just $49.97 (reg. $299.95) through Sept. 20 as a September Spotlight Deal, giving you another way to tackle all those ideas without tackling hundreds of pages first.

Headway condenses nonfiction and fiction bestsellers into 15-minute summaries, with more than 2,000 currently available and new ones added monthly. You can read summaries or listen to audio versions performed by professional voice actors, so it’s easy to squeeze some learning into a commute, workout, or coffee break.

There’s more to Headway than shortened books. Personalized self-growth plans create step-by-step learning journeys based on your goals, while curated collections and recommendations help surface relevant topics and ideas. Daily microlearning sessions deliver even smaller bites of information when 15 minutes feels ambitious.

Headway also adds some game-like motivation. You can build streaks, track progress, answer quizzes and trivia questions, explore an interactive Growth Map, and try video role-plays based on real-life situations. Highlights can be saved as interactive flashcards, while spaced repetition helps reinforce facts and insights you want to remember.

Prefer learning away from WiFi? Summaries can be downloaded for offline access. Audiocasts offer another listening option, and a sleep timer is available for nighttime sessions.

A lifetime subscription means one payment rather than an ongoing subscription. For someone who already enjoys discovering new ideas but wants to make learning easier to fit into the day, Headway offers a practical shortcut.

Get lifetime access to Headway Premium for just $49.97 (reg. $299.95) through Sept. 20.

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TL;DR: Magic Data Recovery Pro Edition for Windows is $39.99 (reg. $99.95) for a lifetime license with unlimited recovery, free upgrades, and technical support.

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Formatted the wrong drive? Emptied the Recycle Bin and immediately realized something important was in there? Magic Data Recovery Pro Edition for Windows is currently on sale for $39.99 (reg. $99.95) for a lifetime license, giving you a recovery tool you can keep ready for those decidedly un-fun moments.

Trust matters when you’re granting software access to important files. Magic Data Recovery has a 4.8-star Trustpilot rating and is notarized by Windows.

The software can recover more than 5,000 file types, including photos, videos, documents, audio, emails, archives, databases, and RAW camera files. It works with HDDs, SSDs, USB drives, SD and microSD cards, digital cameras, and other supported storage devices.

Recovery isn’t limited to accidentally deleted files, either. Magic Data Recovery can search formatted or RAW drives, lost partitions, corrupted file systems, and files lost after system crashes, Windows reinstalls, virus attacks, or sudden power failures.

The point-and-click interface doesn’t require technical expertise. Choose a quick or deep scan, then preview, search, and filter the results before restoring only the files you want. Its fast scanning engine also helps avoid the lengthy scans common with other recovery tools.

Everything runs locally on your PC with zero cloud uploads, so files stay on your machine during recovery. Unlike the free version’s 500MB recovery cap, Pro offers unlimited recovery.

The one-time price covers a perpetual license for one Windows PC, with lifetime free upgrades and technical support. There’s no auto-renewing subscription, making it a practical utility to own before — or after — the next accidental delete.

Get a lifetime license to Magic Data Recovery Pro Edition for Windows for $39.99 (reg. $99.95).

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The best Hulu deals and bundles in September 2026: Best Hulu Bundle Deal Disney+ and Hulu Bundle Get 6 months for $11.99/month Get Deal Best HBO Max Bundle Deal Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max Bundle $19.99/month with ads, $32.99/month ad-free Get Deal Best Student Deal Disney+ and Hulu Student Deal $6.49/month Get Deal Best ESPN Bundle Deal Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle $35.99/month Get Deal

There's a wide range of excellent shows and films to watch on Hulu, including season 2 of Chad Powers, The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Shards, and Furious. It's a library that's full of options to keep you entertained, especially as we head into the chillier months of the year.

If these shows have caught your eye and have you itching to sign up for Hulu, we're here to help you get the best deal. Beyond the standard ad-supported and ad-free plans, there are several bundle deals on Hulu worth exploring if you're looking to save some cash. This includes the Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max package.

Disney has also dropped a six-month offer for the Disney+ and Hulu bundle, though it is only available on their site at the moment. This drops its ad-supported plan to $11.99 per month when locked in for six months (then back up to $12.99 per month). The ad-free plan is down to $17.99 per month (which will return to $19.99 per month after six months).

Disney notes that this is an "ongoing offer for people who want to subscribe for a longer period to save on the average monthly cost." It's also available for new and eligible returning subscribers.

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Below you can find details on Hulu's best bundles at the moment — alongside information on both its ad-supported and ad-free plans, if you just want the basics — offering you a way to save on the service right now.

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The ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu Bundle starts at $12.99 per month. If you'd prefer the Premium ad-free version of this plan, this jumps to $19.99 per month.

If you're curious about Disney's new six-month offer, this is available on Disney's site. Again, it offers the ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu bundle plan for $11.99 per month when locked in for six months, then returns to $12.99 per month. The Premium ad-free plan is $17.99 per month for six months, then returns to $19.99 per month.

• Disney+ and Hulu Bundle — $12.99 per month

• Disney+ and Hulu Bundle Premium — $19.99 per month

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This is one of the best Hulu bundles available at the moment. Starting at $19.99 per month, this bundle grants you access to Hulu, Disney+, and HBO Max for a much lower price than what you'd pay for the three separately. It's an incredible deal to take advantage of, especially if you've already got Disney+ and HBO Max subscriptions. There are two plans to choose from with this bundle, and they are:

• Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle (with ads) — $19.99 per month (save 42%)

• Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle (no ads) — $32.99 per month (save 41%)

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If you're a student enrolled at a university, you can get the ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu Bundle for $6.49 per month. That's 50% off the regular monthly price of $12.99, though the page does note that the offer only lasts "so long as student enrollment status remains verified." After that, it goes back up to $12.99 per month.

• Disney+ and Hulu Student — $6.49 per month

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Alongside the big Hulu, Disney+, and HBO Max bundle, Hulu also offers sports-focused plans that include ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited. According to ESPN, "ESPN Select includes ESPN+ content only. Fans who want ESPN+ exclusively may subscribe to the ESPN Select plan. ESPN Unlimited includes all of the ESPN networks and services, including ESPN+." 

The Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle, which has ads, is available for $35.99 per month. The Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Unlimited premium bundle without ads is available for $44.99 per month.

• Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle — $21.99 per month

• Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle Premium — $32.99 per month

• Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle — $35.99 per month

• Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle Premium — $44.99 per month

Hulu's monthly plans

If you're just looking to jump straight into Hulu's library without any fancy bundles, there are a couple of subscription options to consider. The ad-supported tier comes in at $11.99 per month. If you want to go ad-free, that'll cost you $18.99 per month.

• Hulu (with ads) — $11.99 per month, $119.99 per year

• Hulu Premium (no ads) — $18.99 per month

If you really want to go big on a streaming investment, there's the Hulu + Live TV plan. This costs a whopping $89.99 per month for its ad-supported plan, but comes with plenty to keep you busy. Hulu + Live TV (with ads) gets you access to 95+ channels, unlimited DVR, Disney+ (with ads), ESPN Select (with ads), and Hulu (with ads). If you want to go even bigger with the ad-free plan — which offers Hulu (no ads), Disney+ (no ads), and ESPN Select (with ads) alongside Live TV — it'll cost you $99.99 per month. The ad-supported plan also offers a free trial for three days.

• Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, and ESPN Select (with ads) — $89.99 per month (3-day free trial)

• Hulu Premium + Live TV, Disney+ Premium, and ESPN Select (no ads) — $99.99 per month

• Hulu + Live TV, Disney+ Premium, and ESPN Select — $94.99 per month

• Live TV Only — $88.99 per month

Wondering what to watch once you get set up with a Hulu plan or bundle? We're here to help with that as well. Have a look at our roundups of the 30 best comedies on Hulu, the 25 best sci-fi movies on Hulu, and the 26 best horror movies on Hulu to start building your watchlist. And if you're in the mood to binge-watch a show, check out our breakdown of the 25 best shows on Hulu.

TL;DR: Pok Pok is moving from one-time purchases to a subscription model, and a limited number of unlimited-access codes are still available for $59.99 (reg. $250.00).

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Screen time for a toddler usually comes down to a trade-off between ads, in-app purchases, or content that overstimulates a two-year-old within minutes. Pok Pok uses a Montessori-inspired set of open-ended digital toys to overcome the pitfalls of modern tech, and this is the last day you can purchase the app for $59.99 (reg. $250.00) for life.

Space, Number Journey, Shapes, Dress-up, and Dinosaurs each work like a different toy within the same app, built around tapping and exploring rather than levels, timers, or a way to lose. A World Puzzle mode pieces together a new scene one tile at a time, and Radio turns the screen into a jukebox for kids who want to press buttons and hear something happen. New toys and seasonal updates keep the catalog growing, and one account works across every device in the house, up to 10 at once.

Montessori-style, low-stimulation design may help younger kids stay engaged without the sensory overload of a typical kids’ app, and the whole thing works offline, so it travels well. The Verge called it “a charming, minimalist experience,” and the app is COPPA- and GDPR-compliant, with no ads and no in-app nudges to buy anything else.

Grab one of the remaining codes for Pok Pok’s one-time $59.99 price before the subscription model takes over, because today is the last chance for unlimited access instead of a recurring bill.

TL;DR: One $39.99 payment gets you lifetime AskAnyModel AI Pro access, with 50+ supported AI models, comparisons of up to six responses at once, unlimited standard-model chats, and 500 monthly premium credits.

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Having a favorite AI model is fine until you wonder whether another one would’ve given you a better answer. AskAnyModel AI Pro is on sale for just $39.99 for lifetime access (reg. $499), putting more than 50 supported AI models into one browser-based workspace.

The big draw is comparison. Instead of copying the same prompt into a bunch of tabs, you can select two to six models, ask your question once, and see multiple answers side by side. The results include response times and token counts, making it easier to choose the response that fits your task.

The platform brings together models from providers including GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Llama, and Mistral. You can switch models during a conversation without losing context, whether you’re writing, coding, researching, or brainstorming.

There is an important distinction in how access works. The plan includes unlimited chats with 30 standard models, plus a Pro Gemini model with Google Search grounding that’s limited to 300 chats per week. For 19 premium models, including GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and Perplexity Search options, you receive 500 credits each month.

AskAnyModel also includes unlimited AI image generation across supported models without using those premium credits.

Because everything is cloud-based, there’s nothing to download or update; you just sign in through a modern browser. The AI model library is also regularly updated with new releases and improvements.

For anyone who regularly wonders, “What would another AI say?”, AskAnyModel AI Pro is just $39.99 for lifetime access (reg. $499).

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TL;DR: Pay $39.99 once for 1TB of LifetimeCloud storage for life, with zero-knowledge AES-256 encryption, unlimited-device access, file history, and family sharing.

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Cloud storage is useful. But paying for it month after month can add up. LifetimeCloud gives you 1TB of encrypted cloud storage for life for a one-time $39.99 payment (reg. $199), with no monthly or annual renewal fees.

The plan gives you one central place for photos, videos, documents, and other files. Everything works through your browser, so there’s no software to install or maintain. You can log in from unlimited computers and phones, and your files stay synced across your devices.

Privacy is also a major part of the package. LifetimeCloud uses zero-knowledge AES-256 encryption, which means files are encrypted before they leave your device. They’re unreadable to anyone but you — including LifetimeCloud itself. LifetimeCloud hosts data in Italy under EU and GDPR protections.

The 1TB plan supports an unlimited number of uploads, although individual files are capped at 1.5GB. You also get one year of file version history, a built-in file editor, and straightforward file and folder sharing.

Family sharing supports up to five members, so you can share the plan across your household.

Updates and security improvements are included, and you can access LifetimeCloud through Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox.

For anyone who wants plenty of private cloud space without adding another recurring payment to the calendar, this is a solid option.

Get 1TB of LifetimeCloud Secure Storage for just $39.99 while you can.

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TL;DR: Get a lifetime Windows 11 Pro license for one compatible PC for $9.97 (reg. $199).

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Some upgrades just feel right. This is one of them.

If your PC has been running a little sluggish or you’ve been meaning to bring your system up to speed, Windows 11 Pro is just $9.97 (reg. $199) — a rare, time-sensitive offer that rewards quick, savvy decisions.

This isn’t about chasing trends; it’s more about giving your computer the modern foundation it deserves. Windows 11 Pro brings a sleeker UI, better multitasking, and enhanced security — all in a one-time lifetime license.

Think of it as the difference between driving a reliable car and suddenly upgrading to one with a smarter dashboard, smoother handling, and built-in security features.

For professionals, creators, and power users, this upgrade also unlocks features like Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox, BitLocker encryption, and seamless Azure AD integration — tools that make a real difference when you’re working across projects or managing sensitive data.

And yes, Windows 11 comes with Copilot, Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant that can summarize pages, change settings, or even help you generate code on the fly. It’s like having a co-pilot (literally) inside your OS.

But you don’t need convincing — you already know a smart upgrade when you see one.

Get Windows 11 Pro for just $9.97 (reg. $199) through Sept. 27.

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SAVE $26: As of Sept. 18, the Paramount+ discount code p2mcs26prem is still live. Enter it at checkout to get two months of Paramount+ Premium for just $0.99 per month. That's $13 per month in savings.

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Not to brag, but I've now scored six months of ad-free Paramount+ Premium for around $6 total. Yes, that's less than a single month of other streaming services and yes, I'm going to let you in on my secret.

As of Sept. 18, the secret Paramount+ discount code I wrote about last month is still active. There's no telling how long, so I suggest using it to sign up ASAP. New and returning subscribers can secure two months of streaming on Paramount+ Premium for just $0.99 per month by entering the code p2mcs26prem at checkout. That's less than $2 for two full months. Typically $13.99 per month, you'll save $26 total.

Be sure to choose the monthly Premium ad-free plan. Then click on "Have a promo code?" on the checkout page and enter p2mcs26prem. The discount will then automatically apply, knocking the monthly cost down to $0.99.

Paramount+ has become an essential streaming service for sports fans — particularly UFC fans. It's the exclusive home of UFC's marquee events, as well as 30 Fight Nights, including the historic championship rematch between Van and Pantoja this weekend (Sept. 19 at 9 p.m. ET). It's also where NFL fans without cable can watch live local AFC games on Sundays.

It has a lot more than just sports, though. It's also the home of your local CBS Network live, the entirety of Showtime's catalog (Yellowjackets, Dexter, etc.), Paramount Pictures theatrical releases (Scream 7, Passenger, etc.), nostalgic Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, and MTV shows, and of course, Paramount+ Originals like Criminal Minds: Evolution, Dutton Ranch, and Golden Axe.

Remember to cancel before the two-month promo period is up, or the price will jump back up to $13.99 per month. Pro tip: If the code is still live after your two months end, you can sign up for another two months at 99 cents a pop.

TL;DR: Live stream Serie A for free on SportyNet and CazéTV. Access these free live streams from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

What do you look for when watching elite football? Do you need the speed and physicality of the Premier League? Do you yearn for the technical ability of La Liga? Or perhaps you love spotting young talent in Ligue 1?

If you are passionate about tactical discipline and defensive organization, Serie A is the league for you. Some of the world's best players have competed in this competition, including Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Paolo Maldini. The league isn't the powerhouse that it once was, but it still offers fascinating matchups week after week.

If you want to watch Serie A for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is Serie A?

Serie A is a professional football league in Italy and the highest level of the Italian football league system. The league is contested by 20 clubs, with each team playing 38 fixtures. Serie A is home to some of football's most successful clubs, including Juventus, Napoli, Inter Milan, and AC Milan.

The defending champions are Inter Milan.

When is Serie A?

The 2026-27 Serie A season will start on Aug. 22. The season will end on May 30.

How to watch Serie A for free

Select Serie A fixtures are available to live stream for free on SportyNet and CazéTV.

SportyNet and CazéTV are geo-restricted to Brazil, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Brazil, meaning you can unblock free live streams of Serie A from anywhere in the world.

Access free live streams of Serie A by following these simple steps:

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

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

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Brazil

4. Visit SportyNet or CazéTV

5. Watch Serie A fixtures for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams of Serie A without actually spending anything. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch select fixtures (plus Premier League action) before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free live streams all season, you will need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for Serie A?

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

• Servers in 105 countries, including Brazil

• 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 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 80% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with a money-back guarantee).

Live stream Serie A for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: As of Sept 19, the DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo on available for $1,049 at Amazon. That's a drop from the regular list price of $1,599.

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There’s a reason we like to keep an eye on DJI drone prices. They are hugely popular with content creators, which is reflected in the often sky-high prices. In other words, DJI drones are just about the best you can buy, and consequently, they don’t come cheap. 

Among the brand’s most popular drones is the DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly, which is great for beginners and advanced users alike. This drone has sat at $1,599 for most of its life but occasionally swoops down to somewhere around the $1,000 mark. And when it does happen, that’s the moment to strike and land a rare bargain.

As of Sept. 19, the DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is priced at $1,049 at Amazon. That’s a $550 saving on the regular list price. So if you're interested in buying this drone, now’s the time to strike.

The DJI Mini 5 Pro is an ultra-light, palm-sized foldable drone. It’s built around a 225° flexible gimbal and a 4K/60fps camera. It’s also packed with various video features, including True Vertical filming, object tracking, timelapse, a panoramic function, and a MasterShots feature for professional quality images. You’ll also get 42GB of internal storage plus various accessories as part of the bundle.

There’s another reason to snap up this drone while it’s discounted. Following the announcement of new restrictions on DJI products in the U.S. there’s a ban on future imports. But buyers can still purchase existing stock with retailers such as Amazon. At some point, stocks will get low, and those prices are going to skyrocket again.

Get this DJI drone discount from Amazon this weekend.