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As a parent and journalist, I've played with countless toys, but few as strange as the Toy Story 5 Explore & Learn Lilypad.

The preschool-age tablet is based on the Toy Story 5 character of the same name, a flashy and mildly villainous tablet that sets the movie's plot into motion.

The real-life Lilypad, made by LeapFrog and retailing for $29.95, tries to draw on the friendship theme of Toy Story 5, but implements it in unusual ways. Parents considering Lilypad as a smart, fun, and guilt-free purchase should first consider its range of games and texting feature.

SEE ALSO: 'Toy Story 5' review: AI toys are the hook, not the heart of this comedy What is the Toy Story 5 Explore & Learn Lilypad?

The Lilypad features a small backlit LCD screen and an A-to-Z keypad. Three basic skill-building games are supposed to help kids count to 100, identify letters, and problem solve an obstacle course.

Another feature invites kids to "jam along" to preset songs by pushing keyboard buttons, which emit sounds like a ribbit, squeak, twangy guitar, oinking, and toilet flushing.

If a child hasn't seen or doesn't remember the imaginary weddings that take place in Toy Story 5, the inclusion of Mendelssohn's Wedding March as a song to bop along to may seem nonsensical. Parents can expect erratic sound effects played over a few musical selections.

Finally, the keyboard includes six emoji: heart, thumbs up, smiling face with sunglasses, laughing squinting face, rolling on the floor laughing, and crying face. These seem simple enough, but invite trouble when used to "text" (see below).

Does Lilypad reflect the movie character?

On one hand, I was relieved to discover that the Lilypad has little in common with the movie character.

Once young Bonnie gets her hands on a Lilypad, she becomes a tablet zombie, lit up for hours by the screen's glow. Things go from bad to worse when Bonnie, whose imaginative play puts off kids who've forsaken toys for devices, discovers she can socialize with mean girls from her dance class via Lilypad's "pond."

Lilypad, just as sentient as franchise star and cowgirl heroine Jessie, thinks she's doing Bonnie a favor by scheming to get her beloved toys relegated to the garage.

What can the Lilypad do?

The real-life Lilypad has no artificial intelligence or creepy autonomous powers. Thankfully, it lacks other features that made the movie character so problematic, like access to a toxic social media environment or peer-to-peer sharing.

The games encourage short bursts of play instead of endless engagement through gamification. LeapFrog deserves credit for this design feature. Yet with just a handful of games, the exploration is limited to a few repetitive activities.

How does the Lilypad's texting feature work?

The strangest design choice for the Lilypad, however, is the so-called texting feature.

Kids can push character icon buttons for Jessie, Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and the franchise's new addition, Smarty Pants, a low-tech device that's initially reviled by Jessie.

The Lilypad then says, "Let's see who's on the pond," a verbatim line from the Toy Story 5 tablet that precedes poor Bonnie's downward spiral as she rejects her toys for peer approval and gets bullied anyway. In a non-sequitur, the real-life Lilypad also says, "Let's stay connected!"

For a product based on a movie about the enduring importance of in-person connection and imaginative play, this script feels like an inexplicable contradiction that only deepens with texting.

Once a child selects a character, they receive one of six or seven curated messages as a "text."

Jessie, for example, says, "Have you seen Woody?" The child can respond with an emoji or letter button. When I pushed smiling face with sunglasses, I received back, "Me too!" When I pushed the crying emoji, I got a heart emoji. Responding to a Buzz Lightyear text with the crying emoji returns a simple, "message secured." I hope no preschooler presses that emoji expecting a custom or sensitive reply.

The problem with Lilypad's texting

Regardless of what's selected, the Lilypad declares, "Voila, friend made!" It's the depressing toy equivalent of becoming someone's "friend" on Facebook.

When I asked LeapFrog about this message, a spokesperson for the company said it's meant to "celebrate the interaction and reinforce the idea of building connections through playful exchanges."

That left me wondering if I'd seen the same movie as LeapFrog's designers. The beginning of Lilypad's redemption arc — of course, she gets one — is realizing that she can't help Bonnie make friendships. Instead, she's a tool that can facilitate literal face time thanks to messaging capabilities.

So why does the Lilypad have a texting feature that doesn't align with the film's message?

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Dr. Jenny Radesky, a developmental behavioral pediatrician at the University of Michigan School of Medicine who conducts research on family screen time, offered one compelling explanation.

"I wonder whether this was an underbaked product that was put together for merchandising purposes," she told me in an email.

Radesky, who previously consulted for the toy company Melissa & Doug, said she'd never seen texting with movie characters before and described it as "odd" and somewhat reminiscent of the AI role-playing product Character.AI.

That platform invites users to chat with fictional characters. Earlier this year, the company settled lawsuits against it filed by parents of teens who died by suicide following lengthy engagement with chatbots that involved alleged sexual abuse.

Though Lilypad has no AI capabilities, Radesky said texting feels more personal and that she wouldn't be OK with it for her own children.

Who is the Lilypad tablet for?

As I tested the Lilypad, I kept asking myself: Who is this really for?

After all the stories I've written about the perils of unmitigated screen time, I could argue that offering fewer games is a good thing for kids. But if a toymaker is using tech to facilitate play and learning, one would hope for a product that inspires creativity rather than checks boxes.

In Radesky's opinion, closed-loop education games may help with rote learning, but children can also do them on "autopilot." She did appreciate that the device presents much less risk than a hand-me-down smart tablet.

Her advice? Purchase a magnetic drawing board as a portable toy to keep kids occupied. In general, Radesky also said kids will learn more useful human skills if they're not occupied with a mobile device or video game during "humdrum daily moments."

Ben Miller, executive learning designer at LeapFrog, said in a statement to Mashable that the Lilypad's simple guided activities are intentionally approachable for younger children. He also noted that the Lilypad may help parents contend with technology's role in modern childhood, alongside reading, creative play, physical activity, and family time.

"Parents today are looking to create a healthy balance, rather than elimination, when it comes to technology and screen time," he said.

Looking for lifetime customers

I appreciate this sentiment. Ultimately, though, I concluded that Lilypad feels like a product designed for Disney, Pixar, and LeapFrog, to capitalize on the latest Toy Story zeitgeist without giving users something truly meaningful in exchange.

The Lilypad helps Disney and Pixar boost brand awareness of the Toy Story franchise amongst the youngest kids. Meanwhile, LeapFrog broadens or strengthens its market share in the same demographic, perhaps positioning preschoolers to graduate to the company's big-kid LeapPad Academy educational tablet.

As a parent who implements stricter-than-most screen time rules, I'm sympathetic to an effort that tries to mindfully integrate technology into a children's toy.

Yet the Lilypad does something different. Like Toy Story 5, it wants us to believe that our relationship to our devices is purely personal when, in fact, design choices and market forces conspire to turn us into lifelong customers under the feel-good guise of learning, friendship, and connection.

Luxury SUVs have long been tied to German badges, premium interiors, and ownership experiences that don’t exactly come cheap. But more buyers are starting to realize that the smartest choice isn’t always the most prestigious name on the grille.

You're about to get more purchase options inside Android apps. Google is widening its Play Store "billing choice" program starting on June 30, giving you ways to pay beyond the official solution — although fee changes mean you're not guaranteed to save money.

While Black Friday still remains top dog when it comes to online shopping holidays, Amazon Prime Day follows close behind. Despite it being Amazon's official shopping celebration for Prime members, lots of other retailers run major counter-sales to try to cash in on some of that consumer traffic. But can any of these Prime Day alternative sales actually compete with the real deal? Which rival sales are worth shopping? We've broken it all down for you.

BTW, Amazon Prime Day runs from June 23 through 26 in 2026. Most competing sales overlap these dates in some capacity, but many last longer and/or begin before Amazon's big day. Whether you want to expand your horizons this Prime Day, score all the best deals across retailers, or avoid Amazon altogether, here's a master list of all of the best Prime Day rival sales to shop, with key dates and top deals to watch.

Our Best Editor-Vetted Prime Day Deals Right Now

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds — $179.00 (List Price $249.00)

Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds With Active Noise Cancellation — $148.99 (List Price $179.00)

Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Silver, 2025 Release) — $299.00 (List Price $349.00)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band) — $279.00 (List Price $399.00)

Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones — $378.00 (List Price $459.99)

55" Amazon Ember 4-Series 4K HDR10+ Smart Fire TV (2025 Model) — $279.95 (List Price $459.99)

Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Streaming Player With Remote (2025 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99)

Meta Quest 3S 128GB With 3-Month Trial of Meta Horizon+ — $296.79 (List Price $349.99)

Best Buy

• Key dates to know: June 22 - June 28

• Top deals to watch: laptops, TVs, gaming gear, headphones, small appliances

Best Buy is running a weeklong "Tech Fest" sale from June 22 to 28 in 2026. It's historically Amazon's biggest competitor when it comes to tech deals, with Amazon one-upping Best Buy by literal cents in many cases. Still, if you're looking for laptops, TVs, gaming gear, or small appliances, Best Buy is the spot to shop. The retailer's inventory is more comprehensive in these departments overall. Not to mention, Best Buy often stocks older devices that Amazon no longer carries. For instance, check out this $300 discount on a specced out Apple M4 MacBook Air.

Walmart

• Key dates to know: June 22 - June 28

• Top deals to watch: home goods, floor care, toys, outdoor gear, budget TVs, Apple accessories

The competing Prime Day Walmart Summer Deals event runs from June 22 to 28, matching Best Buy's sale. Walmart's past sales have highlighted some excellent deals on Apple accessories, budget TVs (the cheapest QLED TV we saw last Prime Day), floor care from top brands like Dyson and Shark, toys (including Lego), and surprisingly good outdoor gear.

Target

• Key dates to know: June 23 - June 26

• Top deals to watch: kitchen gadgets, books, outdoor gear, back-to-school essentials, clothing

Target is going head-to-head with Amazon this year, with its Circle Deal Days event running from June 23 through 26. Like Amazon, you have to be a Circle member to shop the best deals. Unlike Amazon, it's free to join. As in previous Circle shopping events, this year's counter-Prime Day sale at Target will feature "Deal of the Day" offers, which are only available for 24 hours. Be on the lookout for these each day. Other notable offers include up to 45% off select kitchen gadgets from Cuisinart, Keurig, and Ninja, up to 45% off floor care from Bissell and Hoover, 40% off back-to-school essentials, and 40% off select women's clothing and beauty items.

The Home Depot

• Key dates to know: June 11 - June 24, June 25 - July 8

• Top deals to watch: cordless tools, grills, lawncare, outdoor gear

The Home Depot kicked off a Father's Day sale earlier this month, and it wraps up mid-Prime Day on June 24. From there, things will switch over to a 4th of July sale and run through July 8. If you're looking for cordless tools, lawn care equipment, outdoor cooking gear, or DIY tools and storage, this is the sale to shop. Early deals already include free cordless DeWalt tools, and we're likely to see more free stuff in the coming days.

More of the best Prime Day rival sales

• BOTE: Fourth of July Sale, up to 30% off

• Cozy Earth: Cozy Day Deals, up to 25% off

• DreamCloud: 4th of July sale, up to 60% off mattresses + 66% off bundles

• Dreame: Up to 60% off through June 30

• Dyson: Exclusive savings event June 21 - June 27

• Govee: Prime Day sale, up to 53% off

• IKEA: Summer sale, up to 50% off through July 2

• Kohl's: Kohl's Deal Days, new daily deals through June 28

• Macy's: Star Deals Week, up to 60% off now through June 28

• Ruggable: Limited Time Flash Sale, up to 35% off select rugs

• Saatva: Fourth of July Sale, up to $650 off select mattresses

• Shark/Ninja: Summer savings event, up to $150 off

• Ulta: Summer Beauty sale, up to 40% off through July 11

• Wayfair: Four-Day Flash Sale, up to 70% off

USB-C is finally making its way into everything, and I'm all for it. It's no longer just a cable for phones and laptops. There are all sorts of wild things you can power with a USB-C cable, and I recently bought three items that I never knew I needed.

Amazon Prime Day is halfway over, but that doesn't mean there aren't tons of deals rolling out for trading card fans.

Alongside the usual Pokémon TCG and Magic: The Gathering discounts, we’re also seeing offers on One Piece, Disney Lorcana, KPop Demon Hunters, and other collectible card games. That even includes price cuts on booster boxes, starter decks, beginner boxes, bundles, and premium collections.

Below, we’ve rounded up the best Prime Day trading card deals worth shopping right now.

Best trading card deal Opens in a new window Credit: Magic: The Gathering Magic: The Gathering Avatar: The Last Airbender Beginner Box $26.99 at Amazon
$34.99 Save $8.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The Magic: The Gathering Avatar: The Last Airbender Beginner Box is already one of the easiest ways to get into MTG, and Amazon’s Prime Day price makes it even easier to jump in: now down to just $26.99 from its $34.99 list price — and even falling below its $25.59 market price determined by TCGplayer.

You’ll get two 20-card tutorial decks, eight themed half-decks, two playboards, two spindown life counters, learn-to-play guides, tokens, and a rules reference booklet. For those new to the Avatar expansion or Magic: The Gathering in general, this is the ideal way for you and a friend to jump in. 

More Prime Day trading card dealsMagic: The Gathering

• Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Starter Kit — $19.99 $21.93 (8% off)

• Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Beginner Box — $29.95 $34.99 (14% off)

• Magic: The Gathering Foundations 2025 Jumpstart Booster Box — $100.51 $104.97 (5% off) 

• Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Booster Box (30 packs) — $112.99 $123.95 (9% off)

• Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Jumpstart Booster Box — $149.95 $167.76 (11% off) 

• Magic: The Gathering Edge of Eternities Play Booster Box (30 Packs) — $140.02 $144.99 (4% off)

• Magic: The Gathering Avatar: The Last Airbender Play Booster Box — $169.95 $179.95 (6% off)

• Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster Box (30 Packs) — $135.05 $142.76 (5% off)

• Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pre-Release Pack — $36.72 $39.95 (6% off)

Pokémon TCG

• Pokémon TCG Mega Moonlit Tin Mega Clefable — $41.94 $48.95 (save $7.01)

• Pokémon TCG Mega Moonlit Tin Mega Gengar — $46.97 $49.95 (save $2.98)

• Pokémon TCG Mega Zygarde ex Premium Collection with 8 Booster Packs — $51.43 $59.94 (14% off)

• Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle — $51.99 $59.99 (save $8)

• Pokémon Prismatic Evolutions Elite Trainer Box — $182.55 $219.99 (save $37.44)

• Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Display — $229.95 $279.99 (save $50.05)

One Piece Card Game

• One Piece Card Game OP-06 OVP Booster — $27.99 $29.99 (7% off)

• Starter Deck EX ST-30 Luffy & Ace — $76.95 $88.99 (14% off) 

• One Piece TCG Carrying on His Will Booster Box (OP-13) 24 Booster Packs — $599.95 $655.39 (8% off)

KPop Demon Hunters Collectible Trading Cards

• Kpop Demon Hunters Collectible Trading Cards Energy Edition — $50.87 $53.99 (6% off)

Disney Lorcana TCG

• Disney Lorcana TCG: Whispers in The Well Single-Player Deck - Sapphire & Steel — $16.14 $16.99 (5% off)

• Disney Lorcana TCG: Archazia's Island Single-Player Starter Deck - Ruby & Sapphire — $12.33 $16.99 (27% off)

• Disney Lorcana TCG: Azurite Sea Booster Box — $117.09 $143.99 (19% off)

Android Auto is the same Android that's running on your phone, but with a very limited interface. That's the point, of course, but you'd be surprised by how many Android apps are actually supported by Android Auto. Here are four apps you might typically think of as phone apps, but work as full-fledged Android Auto apps as well.

Best Jackery Prime Day deals at a glance Best overall deal Jackery Explorer 10000 V2 $399.99 at Amazon (save $399.01) Get Deal Best mid-size model Jackery Explorer 500 V2 $299 at Amazon (save $150) Get Deal Best model for a weekend camping Jackery Explorer 240D $119 (save $90) Get Deal Best home backup model Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus $1,424 (save $1,375) Get Deal Best solar panel deal Jackery SolarSaga 100 Prime Solar Panel $169 at Amazon (save $130) Get Deal

Prime Day is proving to be a great time to buy a portable power station. Take one on your next camping trip and you'll be able to charge up phones, headphones, lanterns, or even power up the electric grill. But they're also useful for using at home, espeically during a power outage.

SEE ALSO: Amazon just dropped some rare Prime Day camping deals on Yeti and Coleman gear

Jackery makes some of the top portable power stations, and we're in luck because the brand has excellent Prime Day sale offerings. Some of my favorite Jackery portable power stations are a massive 50% off. Before these sales sell out, check out the top Jackery Prime Day deals.

Best overall deal Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer 10000 V2 (black) $399.99 at Amazon
$799 Save $399.01   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 (dune white) $409 at Amazon
$829 Save $420   Get Deal Why we like it

If you're new to portable power stations or you want to only own one, the Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 is the ideal model. It has a moderate 1,070Wh of battery capacity, plentiful ports, and an onboard light. Use it for summer camping and again in the fall when a wind storm knocks out power.

It's a manageable 23.8 pounds and it can recharge in just an hour with the Jackery app. Go with the classic black for $399.99 or spend about $10 more to get the white for $409.

Best mid-size model Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer 500 V2 $299 at Amazon
$449 Save $150   Get Deal Why we like it

If you'll only be camping for a weekend and don't need 1,000Wh, the Jackery Explorer 500 V2 comes with 512Wh, and it's on sale for $299. It's a smaller version of the Explorer 1000 V2, and it comes with two AC ports, two USB-C, and one USB-A. Since it only weighs 12.6 pounds, it's a great size for shorter trips or if your home tends to only lose power for a handful of hours in storms.

Best home backup model Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus $1,424 at Amazon
$2,799 Save $1,375   Get Deal Why we like it

With a massive 3,584Wh of capacity, the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus can keep you on the grid when power fails. You'll be able to keep the refrigerator on for at least two days with the HomePower 3600 Plus or do about five loads of laundry in the washing machine.

Jackery Prime Day deals bring the HomePower 3600 Plus down to $1,424 for a major 49% discount off the normal price of $2,799.

TL;DR: Live stream Czechia vs. Mexico in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered its next exciting stage, with the last round of group games kicking off and the knockout stage on the horizon.

Group A comes to a close with two games, including Czechia vs. Mexico. Co-hosts Mexico have already qualified for the knockouts, so all the pressure is on Czechia. They need a win here, while also hoping that South Korea lose their last Group A game against South Africa.

If you want to watch Czechia vs. Mexico in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Czechia vs. Mexico?

Czechia vs. Mexico in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 9 p.m. ET on June 24. This fixture takes place at the Mexico City Stadium.

How to watch Czechia vs. Mexico for free

Czechia vs. Mexico in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Czechia vs. Mexico for free 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 the UK

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

5. Watch Czechia vs. Mexico for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the 2026 World Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Czechia vs. Mexico (plus more World Cup fixtures) before recovering your investment.

ExpressVPN's regular 30-day money back guarantee is not available for any subscriptions purchased during the FIFA World Cup between June 10 and July 11. ExpressVPN remains our top pick for sport, but you will need to pay the monthly rate. Alternatively, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99. That covers you for the duration of the World Cup.

Live stream Czechia vs. Mexico in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.

When SpaceX went public on June 12 with the biggest IPO in history, Elon Musk immediately cemented himself as the first ever trillionaire.

Now, less than two weeks later, Musk has already lost that trillionaire status — as SpaceX stock tumbles for the fifth consecutive trading day.

On SpaceX's IPO day, the stock immediately rocketed from the $135 initial public offering price to more than $170 per share. On June 16, the company — traded under the ticker name SPACX — would hit a high of $225 per share.

But June 16 was also the day SpaceX announced that it had acquired the AI coding agent Cursor for $60 billion. Shortly after, SpaceX's downward spiral on the stock market began.

On Monday, SpaceX stock plummeted 16 percent and has yet to recover. On Tuesday, Musk lost his trillionaire status and became a plain old billionaire again — at least for now. SPACX dipped to $152 a share in early trading, before recovering slightly, hitting $154 at the closing bell — about 1% down on the day.

Musk's net worth at the SPACX high water mark was around $1.1 trillion. According to Forbes’s Real-Time Billionaires list, Musk’s net worth Tuesday is $957 billion. The exact amount has ebbed and flowed throughout the day, but is still well below the $1 trillion mark.

SpaceX is not profitable, largely thanks to the hit it took by absorbing Musk's AI company, xAI. Its valuation is based largely on Musk's promises for the company's future, including the untested premise of AI data centers in space.

That makes the company's stock daily volatile. In other words, prepare to see Musk's net worth continue to bounce around between billionaire and trillionaire status for some time to come.

The Toyota RAV4 has been setting the pace in the small SUV segment for nearly 30 years. Since arriving in the United States in 1996, it has become the best-selling small SUV in America, with more than 6.4 million units on the road. For 2026, Toyota made one of the boldest moves in the RAV4's history, dropping gas-only engines entirely and moving to a fully electrified lineup of hybrids and plug-in hybrids.

Spotify is constantly adding new features, but many of its useful updates fly under the radar. Over the past few months, the streaming giant has introduced a handful of improvements that make managing your library and streaming experience much easier.

Whether you're looking for a kid-friendly tablet or a compact laptop replacement, there are plenty of excellent options out there. If you're not exactly sure which tablet you should buy, we've got one simple question to help narrow down your search: Are you an Apple person? We tested the entire iPad lineup, and though iPads are our preferred tablets in 2026, we also love some of the best tablets from Samsung, OnePlus, and Microsoft. So, whatever your preferences, we've got a tablet to recommend.

What's new in this guide?

With ever-evolving technology, this guide is never done. We're continuing to test new tablets for inclusion in this guide. At the end of 2025, we added the Samsung Galaxy S11 Ultra to this guide.

As of March 2026, we've updated this guide to include the iPad Air with M4 chip, replacing the previous Air model. We also added the iPad Pro (M5) as the best iPad for professionals, as well as the OnePlus Pad Go 2 as the best budget Android tablet.

Our latest update in June 2026 includes the addition of the Lenovo Yoga Tab as our new favorite Android tablet. The Amazon Fire HD 8 was also added as our favorite Amazon Fire tablet.

Currently testing

To keep this guide fresh, we're actively testing new models. Next up is the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5, a new gaming tablet. Previously, we've tested the Legion Tab Gen 3 and named it the best gaming tablet until it was discontinued.

Annoyingly, many of the tools I use most in Excel aren't available as single-step commands in the ribbon or Quick Access Toolbar (QAT). That's why I built a personalized command layer that works in every XLSX file I open, turning repetitive actions into instant, reusable shortcuts.

TL;DR: Live stream Morocco vs. Haiti in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Morocco have been one of the most impressive teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They took the fight to Brazil in the opening game and scored a follow-up win over Scotland.

But Group C is still open to late developments, so the Moroccans will want a decisive, goal-heavy win over Haiti. That should be possible considering the disparity in overall quality between these squads — but there's always room for another major surprise before the group stage wraps up.

If you want to watch Morocco vs. Haiti in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Morocco vs. Haiti?

Morocco vs. Haiti in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 6 p.m. ET on June 24. This fixture takes place at the Atlanta Stadium.

How to watch Morocco vs. Haiti for free

Morocco vs. Haiti in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Morocco vs. Haiti for free 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 the UK

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

5. Watch Morocco vs. Haiti for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the 2026 World Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Morocco vs. Haiti (plus more World Cup fixtures) before recovering your investment.

ExpressVPN's regular 30-day money back guarantee is not available for any subscriptions purchased during the FIFA World Cup between June 10 and July 11. ExpressVPN remains our top pick for sport, but you will need to pay the monthly rate. Alternatively, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99. That covers you for the duration of the World Cup.

Live stream Morocco vs. Haiti in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.

TL;DR: Live stream Scotland vs. Brazil in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is hotting up. It's the final round of group-stage fixtures, and places in the knockout rounds are there for the taking. Scotland need something from their matchup with Brazil. It's not going to be easy, but the Tartan Army believe in the impossible.

If you want to watch Scotland vs. Brazil in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Scotland vs. Brazil?

Scotland vs. Brazil in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 6 p.m. ET on June 24. This fixture takes place at the Miami Stadium.

How to watch Scotland vs. Brazil for free

Scotland vs. Brazil in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Scotland vs. Brazil for free 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 the UK

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

5. Watch Scotland vs. Brazil for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the 2026 World Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Scotland vs. Brazil (plus more World Cup fixtures) before recovering your investment.

ExpressVPN's regular 30-day money back guarantee is not available for any subscriptions purchased during the FIFA World Cup between June 10 and July 11. ExpressVPN remains our top pick for sport, but you will need to pay the monthly rate. Alternatively, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99. That covers you for the duration of the World Cup.

Live stream Scotland vs. Brazil in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.

TL;DR: Live stream South Africa vs. South Korea in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to an end, with the third round of games now kicking off. Group A sees South Africa make a last ditch effort at qualifying for the knockout stage as they play South Korea. The South Africans have had a loss and a draw so far. They need a win for a chance to go through — as long as Czechia lose to Mexico in the other Group A game.

South Korea also need a win, which would see them advance from Group A with Mexico to the knockouts. South Korea showed major flair in their opener against the Czechs but were lacking the all-important quality in a follow-up loss to Mexico. Can they rediscover that quality for this decisive group contest?

If you want to watch South Africa vs. South Korea in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is South Africa vs. South Korea?

South Africa vs. South Korea in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 9 p.m. ET on June 24. This fixture takes place at the Monterrey Stadium.

How to watch South Africa vs. South Korea for free

South Africa vs. South Korea in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream South Africa vs. South Korea for free 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 the UK

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

5. Watch South Africa vs. South Korea for free from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.99 only at ExpressVPN Get Deal

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the 2026 World Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream South Africa vs. South Korea (plus more World Cup fixtures) before recovering your investment.

ExpressVPN's regular 30-day money back guarantee is not available for any subscriptions purchased during the FIFA World Cup between June 10 and July 11. ExpressVPN remains our top pick for sport, but you will need to pay the monthly rate. Alternatively, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99. That covers you for the duration of the World Cup.

Live stream South Africa vs. South Korea in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.

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The FIFA World Cup has plenty of ways to make a country famous when they succeed: a goal for the ages, a goalkeeping masterclass, or a star player turning into a meme.

But in 2026, with the world the way it is, even losing teams can go viral simply by being nice — cleaning up their locker room, bringing a box of desserts, or leaving a thank-you note. Call it the Ted Lasso World Cup.

Case in point: Jordan’s run at their first World Cup ended June 22 with a 2-1 loss to Algeria. But the team left more than their tournament hopes behind. A video posted by FIFA shows Jordan’s dressing room spotless, with a thank-you note, gifts, and Jordanian sweets left out for the stadium staff.

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The team was making its World Cup debut, and after losses to Austria and Algeria, its knockout hopes were gone. Still, they took the time to wish the U.S. a warm goodbye.

In the message, Jordan thanked everyone involved for a "truly unforgettable one," and praised the “dedication, professionalism and warm hospitality” it had received.

Winners can go viral for post-game courtesy too. After their 4-0 win over Tunisia in Mexico on June 20, team Japan left its locker room spotless, along with a thank-you message.

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Japanese fans, meanwhile, took thoughtfulness to the next level. After their 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in Texas on June 14, social media was full of videos featuring Japanese fans staying behind to pick up litter — gathering cups, wrappers, and trash into blue plastic bags before taking them away.

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Japan would clearly be the team to beat in any World Cup of sweetness. Fans have been cleaning stadiums for years, going back to Japan’s first World Cup appearance in 1998. At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, fans cleaned their section after Japan beat the mighty Germany. Some even came to tidy up after the tournament opener between Qatar and Ecuador, despite Japan not even being on the field.

The reason is expressed in a popular Japanese proverb “tatsu tori ato wo nigosazu,” which roughly translates to “birds leaves nothing behind them.” (Or as we say on the hiking trail, "leave no trace.") At this World Cup, the gesture even got an assist from New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston, who was seen helping clean in a blue Japan shirt with his name on the back.

Meanwhile in Los Angeles, the Iranian team extended its gratitude — despite being allegedly forced to leave the U.S. in a hurry after its games and return to base camp across the border in Tijuana, Mexico. Some Iranian support staff and officials haven't been able to enter at all.

Still, following a 0-0 draw with Belgium at SoFi stadium, with goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand making seven spectacular saves, Iran wrote a note thanking LA for its hospitality, and Iranian fans for giving their “heart, voice and soul” during the team’s first two matches.

“We came to Los Angeles with pride, competed with honor, and leave with dignity,” the note read.

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Now that we know such gestures can go as viral online as a great goal, will more teams bring their politeness A-game to the 2030 World Cup — which will, for the first time, be held on multiple continents at once?

As Ted Lasso might say: Believe.

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