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How to watch Thunder vs. Suns online for free

Mashable - Wed, 12/10/2025 - 20:00

TL;DR: Live stream Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns in the NBA Cup for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The NBA Cup quarter finals promise some really interesting matchups, including Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns. The vibes are pretty great with the Suns this season, but vibes won't help you beat the Thunder. This could be a historic season for SGA and co.

If you want to watch Thunder vs. Suns in the NBA Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Thunder vs. Suns?

Thunder vs. Suns in the NBA Cup starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 10. This game takes place at the Paycom Center.

How to watch Thunder vs. Suns for free

Thunder vs. Suns in the NBA Cup is available to live stream for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.

This free live stream is geo-restricted to the U.S., 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 the U.S., meaning you can access free live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Stream the NBA for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Sign up for a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime (if you're not already a member)

  2. Subscribe to a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

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

  4. Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

  5. Watch the NBA from anywhere in the world on Prime Video

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees or free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can watch NBA live streams without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select games from the NBA Cup before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing free live streams on platforms like Prime Video, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries

  • 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 eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also 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 $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream the NBA Cup for free with ExpressVPN.

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These 4 GitHub alternatives are just as good—or better

How-To Geek - Wed, 12/10/2025 - 19:30

You may have noticed people discussing GitHub alternatives recently. In particular, several projects have migrated to a competitor called Codeberg. Having investigated further, I’m convinced it’s a solid alternative, and it’s not the only one.

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How to transfer playlists to Spotify from other music apps

How-To Geek - Wed, 12/10/2025 - 19:00

Spotify is rolling out what could be a game-changing feature for new and loyal users after years of waiting. With this new integration, Spotify will be eliminating a major point that has proved an obstacle for users of other music platforms from finally making the switch.

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Why did YouTube unlist all of its past YouTube Rewind videos?

Mashable - Wed, 12/10/2025 - 19:00

YouTube Rewind may have ended back in 2019, but it seems like YouTube has finally put the nail in the coffin by just unlisting every single one of its annual recap videos.

On Tuesday evening, YouTube users in the r/YouTube community on Reddit noticed something odd. YouTube's official channel had marked every single one of its previous YouTube Rewind videos as "unlisted." This basically means that unless you have the actual link to the specific video, the YouTube Rewind videos are now much harder to find on the YouTube platform. They do not show up on the channel page or in YouTube search results, though we did find a user playlist with links to all of the Rewind videos.

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Why did YouTube do this? It's unclear, especially given that it's been six years since the last YouTube Rewind. However, YouTube creators have been speculating about the change. 

Spotify reinvented the yearly recap with Spotify Wrapped, which gives each individual user a highly personalized look back at their year on the app. Other apps, like YouTube, have since followed that path and provide users with their own personal year-in-review.

However, way back in 2011, YouTube arguably started the whole social media recap trend with its annual series of highly-produced annual recap videos called YouTube Rewind. The last YouTube Rewind video was in 2019, with the company opting not to make one in 2020

From 2011 to 2018, YouTube Rewind videos looked back at the biggest memes, videos, creators, and anything else that defined YouTuber culture that year. The company produced original content for these videos with breakout YouTube stars celebrating the year in YouTube. 

While the videos were popular for a time, the 2018 edition of YouTube Rewind became the most disliked video on the platform at the time after blowback from YouTube users. Many popular and somewhat controversial YouTube creators were not included in the recap, which included more mainstream YouTube stars. 

The company dropped its long-running format in 2019, instead creating a countdown montage of the year's top moments, before dropping YouTube Rewind completely.

In response to a question from Mashable, a YouTube spokesperson provided the following statement regarding the company unlisting its YouTube Rewind videos.

"As our 20th birthday year comes to a close, we've decided to blow out our Rewind candles," YouTube said. "It was a great tradition, but we have new ways to close out the year in style."

But there's also speculation online regarding the timing of YouTube's change.

Former YouTuber turned Twitch streamer Ryan ‘NigaHiga’ Higa recently shared on a stream that YouTube had previously "lied" to him regarding his involvement in a YouTube Rewind video he took part in. He was originally asked to dance in a YouTube Rewind video, which he turned down. YouTube still brought Higa in to film other segments, but then, according to Higa, the company tried to pressure him into performing the dance once he was on set. Higa says he walked out on the shoot at the time. Higa last posted on YouTube in 2020, leaving behind his more than 20.8 million subscribers to stream daily on Twitch to his 860,000 followers.

UPDATE: Dec. 10, 2025, 4:31 p.m. EST This article has been updated with a statement from YouTube.

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HBO Max is getting a price cut for Verizon subscribers

How-To Geek - Wed, 12/10/2025 - 18:53

In a rare piece of good news for streaming subscribers, HBO Max is actually getting cheaper for certain Verizon customers who currently use the service as an add-on perk. Seeing a price cut in the streaming world is almost unheard of these days, but this price cut is rolling out now.

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Instagram is auto-generating SEO-friendly headlines when users posts appear in Google search results

Mashable - Wed, 12/10/2025 - 18:50

Instagram has begun automatically generating headlines and descriptions for users’ posts that appear in Google Search results — often without users’ knowledge and, in some cases, with misleading or inaccurate framing, according to reporting from 404 Media.

The issue first surfaced after author Jeff VanderMeer noticed that one of his caption-less Instagram posts — a simple video of a bunny eating a banana — appeared in Google search results with a clickbait-style headline that he did not write. Other posts, including one from a Massachusetts public library, were similarly given promotional headlines unrelated to the original content.

Google has included more social media content in its search results over the years. Starting on July 10, Instagram made public posts from professional accounts searchable in Google.

SEE ALSO: Instagram's AI can now Restyle your Stories — text, video, and all

404 Media confirmed that this behavior affects multiple users. In another example, a cosplayer’s video appeared in search results with a headline about discovering cosplay locations in Seattle, despite the user never writing anything resembling that description. Google informed 404 Media that it is not generating these headlines and instead pulls the text directly from Instagram.

Meta, in a statement to the outlet, later confirmed that Instagram has recently started using AI to generate titles for posts shown in search engines, stating that the feature is intended to help people better understand content, while acknowledging that the titles are not always accurate. The company directed users to a Help Center page that explained how to opt out of search engine indexing.

Experts cited by 404 Media say the headlines appear to be generated specifically for search bots and are embedded in the page’s title tags, meaning regular visitors don’t see them on Instagram itself. Users and creators have criticized the practice for stripping their posts of context, misrepresenting their work, and contributing to low-quality, spam-like search results.

The reporting raises broader questions about how AI-generated metadata could distort online content and impact creators' reputations.

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The Magic: The Gathering Edge of Eternities Commander Deck Bundle has hit its best-ever price — save over $40 at Amazon

Mashable - Wed, 12/10/2025 - 18:23

BEST PRICE: As of Dec. 10, the Magic: The Gathering deal: Edge of Eternities Commander Deck Bundle is on sale for $132.24 on Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price for this set.

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Another day, another record-low price on trading cards. We're keeping tabs on the trading card market because something new seems to drop every day. We're finding a bunch of deals on Pokémon, but this time, the focus is on Magic: The Gathering.

As of Dec. 10, the Magic: The Gathering deal: Edge of Eternities Commander Deck Bundle is on sale for $132.24 on Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price for this set. The price has been steadily falling since November, but we've never seen anything like this. And it couldn't be better timed, because you can order well ahead of Christmas.

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This bundle includes four items, with two Edge of Eternities World Shaper Commander Decks and two Edge of Eternities Counter Intelligence Commander Decks. Every Edge of Eternities Commander Deck includes two Traditional Foil Legendary Creature cards featuring Borderless art and each deck introduces 12 never-before-seen Commander cards.

Get the best-ever price on the Magic: The Gathering deal: Edge of Eternities Commander Deck Bundle at Amazon.

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Kia K4 vs K5: Which sedan is the better choice?

How-To Geek - Wed, 12/10/2025 - 18:15

Picking between the 2025 Kia K4 and K5 can feel like choosing between siblings—same family, but very different personalities.

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Snag the DJI Neo drone for its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save over $50 right now

Mashable - Wed, 12/10/2025 - 18:07

SAVE $60: As of Dec. 10, get the DJI Neo three-battery combo for $229 at Amazon. That's a discount of 21% and the lowest price we've ever seen.

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The future may be uncertain for DJI drones, especially with the U.S.'s potential drone ban this month due to trade and security issues. That means it's been tough to find or purchase any DJI drones in the country, with supply that's less than simple to locate. If you're still on the lookout, however, you can nab a DJI model today for an all-time low price.

As of Dec. 10, get the DJI Neo three-battery combo for $229, down from its usual price of $289. That's $60 off and a discount of 21%. It's also the lowest price we've seen.

SEE ALSO: The DJI Power 2000 portable power station is at its lowest price ever — almost half off

The DJI Neo is a portable drone that's perfect for taking on the go and for lightweight, easy excursions. But it's no slouch in the content creation department. It's outfitted with a 4K UHD camera and comes with a three-battery combo so you should be able to stay in the air much longer than usual.

It's feature-rich beyond that as well, with the option for palm takeoffs, stable subject tracking, and voice control, all of which make it great for beginners as well as drone experts.

Of course, none of that is as important as the fact that it's in stock and very affordable right now. You'll want to go ahead and grab it while you can at this price, because you'll want to lock in your drone purchase as soon as possible.

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4 open source Android file managers that don't spy on you or show ads

How-To Geek - Wed, 12/10/2025 - 18:00

There's an overwhelming number of file managers on the Google Play Store, but a good chunk of those are riddled with ads, proprietary, or both. File managers have access to the entire user file system, so you want to be sure you can trust them with all your data. Here are four open-source, privacy-friendly file managers you can try.

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Need a last-minute gift? Amazon has gift cards on sale for up to 20% off.

Mashable - Wed, 12/10/2025 - 17:54

SAVE UP TO $30: Amazon has a selection of both physcial and e-gift cards on sale for up to 20% off including Fandango, Eddie Bauer, Spafinder, and more.

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'Tis the season to freak out about last-minute gifts. But thanks to our modern world, you actually might still be in great shape for holiday gifting, so long as you pick an item that'll arrive soon. Gift cards always make for nice presents or stocking stuffers and Amazon is coming through with a 20% sale on a great variety. You'll be able to snag a savings on a gift card for those who love to go to the movies, book a spa day, or shop for a new wardrobe.

This sale applies to both physical and e-gift cards. Just be sure to double check with method of delivery you're going with. If it's physical, take a second to make sure it's estimated to arrive on time. If you prefer the e-gift card route, most options give you the ability to select a delivery date and whether you want it to go to the recipient's email or phone via text message.

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Keep in mind this might be a great opportunity to snag one for yourself. Since all of these options are on sale, you're essentially getting free money, and that's a blessing in 2025.

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Home Assistant's new ZBT-2 antenna is now available on Amazon

How-To Geek - Wed, 12/10/2025 - 17:49

Home Assistant and Nabu Casa released the ZBT-2 adapter back in November, which adds Zigbee, Thread, and Matter to any Home Assistant server. Now you can buy one right on Amazon.

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The Nex Playground outsold major consoles over Black Friday: What is it? And how can you get one?

Mashable - Wed, 12/10/2025 - 17:42

The Nintendo Switch 2 is the hottest video game console of the 2025 holiday season... or so we thought. Recently, Nintendo has been facing some competition from an unexpected source — a brand called Nex.

Recent sales data show that a "new" entrant has overtaken heavyweights like the PlayStation 5 in the U.S. market. Specifically, we're talking about the Nex Playground, a little box that, according to games industry analyst Mat Piscatella on Bluesky, outsold the PS5 in late November in the U.S. The Switch 2 bundle with Mario Kart World was the top overall seller, but the Nex Playground made its mark and raised a lot of eyebrows by showing up on the list at all, especially since it launched back in 2023.

One important note: Piscatella's sales numbers break down sales by SKU, and PlayStation 5 consoles are sold under multiple SKUs based on the type of console (digital or disc), whether it's part of a bundle, and internal memory. Still, Nex's numbers are much higher than expected.

US best-selling hardware SKUs for week ending Nov 22, 2025, ranked on units sold: 1) NS2 Mario Kart World Bundle 2) NEX Playground Interactive Gaming System 3) PS5 Slim Digital 1 TB So that's neat. Source: Circana Retail Tracking Service

— Mat Piscatella (@matpiscatella.bsky.social) December 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM SEE ALSO: The 60+ best Christmas gifts for 2025: Find unique gift ideas you'd never think of on your own What is the Nex Playground?

So, what the heck is a Nex Playground? Put simply, it's a spiritual successor to the old Xbox Kinect, which used the motion generated by players' bodies for input instead of a traditional controller. Nex Playground appears to be hyper-targeted at kids and families, and that seems to be working, based on sales data. According to IGN, it has a bunch of games based on properties like How to Train Your Dragon and Peppa Pig, as well as some more adult-oriented fitness games.

Where to buy the Nex Playground

If that sounds appealing to you, you can get one for $249.99 at basically every major retailer. However, the Nex website notes that stock is limited at Target, and we found limited availability at Amazon as well. If you want to find the Nex Playground console in stock, it seems like Walmart and Best Buy are your best bet at the time of publication.

I have to admit that, even as someone who covers video games for a living, I had no idea the Nex Playground existed. If I had kids, though, I'd definitely consider getting one.

Nex Playground $250 at Amazon
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4 Reasons your Chromebook fans spin up, and how to fix it

How-To Geek - Wed, 12/10/2025 - 17:30

In general, most Chromebooks (especially modern ones) are whisper-quiet. So it can be a little surprising to hear the fans on your laptop spin up. In particular when there's no obvious reason for it. The good news is that sometimes a laptop needs extra cooling and it doesn't mean something is wrong. In some cases, you do however need to do something about it.

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Trying to curb your screen time? The Brick is 20% off in a rare deal for the holidays.

Mashable - Wed, 12/10/2025 - 17:12

SAVE $11.80: The Brick is on sale for just $47.20 as of Dec. 10. That's 20% off its usual price of $59, a discount normally reserved for students.

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I live in Chicago — which is to say, I know how depressing winters can be. An infinite, dopamine-inducing TikTok FYP or Instagram Reels feed becomes a salve when the sun starts setting at 4 p.m., and before you know it, your daily screen time numbers are hitting the double digits. If you're having trouble breaking free from your smartphone's clutches, allow me to introduce you to the Brick.

The Brick is a palm-sized device that blocks certain apps until you tap your phone to it. It creates a physical separation between you and your restricted apps — you actually have to get up and go to the device to unlock them — so it's more difficult to bypass than digital screen time tools. After using it for a few months, Mashable Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino found that it cut her screen time in half.

SEE ALSO: The Brick taught me how to be bored again

"With all my most distracting apps blocked, I'm finally bored again," said Mangino. "When I have some downtime, rather than defaulting to scrolling, it motivates me to spend more time reading or finally tackle those errands I've been putting off."

The Brick is normally 20% off year-round for students, but right now, that discount is open to everyone for the holidays. It's usually priced at $59, but you'll pay just $47.20.

Note that shipping is free if you buy two Bricks (otherwise it's $7.99) — one for you and one for someone on your holiday shopping list. It makes a great stocking stuffer or gift idea under $50 for any TikTok junkies you know.

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Nintendos Virtual Boy replica for Switch 2 is finally available to buy

Mashable - Wed, 12/10/2025 - 17:11

AVAILABLE NOW: As of Dec. 10, get the Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch for $99.99 from Nintendo. You must be a Nintendo Switch Online member to purchase.

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Looking to play games like Telereboxer and Galactic Pinball on the Virtual Boy? That may be an odd question to ask modern-day gamers, but these are exciting times for retro enthusiasts. You can now get the Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch from Nintendo's digital storefront to do just that. Yes, in the year 2025, you can buy a brand new Virtual Boy accessory for your Switch or Switch 2. It truly is a great time to be a gamer.

As of Dec. 10, get the Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch for $99.99 at Nintendo's online shop. You must be a Nintendo Switch Online member to purchase. There's a limit of one per purchase.

SEE ALSO: All 2025 Nintendo Switch 2 game releases confirmed with preorder details

During a Nintendo Direct in September, Nintendo announced that select Virtual Boy games would be coming to the Nintendo Classics section for Nintendo Switch Online members. Those games require Joy-Con or Joy-Con 2 controllers and the special Virtual Boy accessory, made to look exactly like the original system that supports stereoscopic 3D. So if you want to play classic Virtual Boy titles like Mario's Tennis, this is a peripheral you're going to need. Alternatively, there will be a cardboard version available in the future.

This add-on accessory is only available for anyone with a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership. You'll need a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership if you want to access the games as well when they debut alongside the Virtual Boy itself on Feb. 17, 2026. You'll also need a standard Switch or Switch 2, as the Nintendo Switch Lite cannot be used with this replica.

If you're ready to jump in when February rolls around, order your Virtual Boy now so you can get started when the games become available.

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The Apple Watch Ultra 2 just dropped to a new best-ever price — save $250 at Amazon

Mashable - Wed, 12/10/2025 - 17:04

SAVE $250: As of Dec. 10, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 (49mm, GPS + Cellular) has dropped to a new all-time low price of $549 at Amazon. That's 31% or $250 off its list price of $799.

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Now that the Apple Watch Ultra 3 has arrived, you can score its predecessor for a new record-low price. And in the era of iterative upgrades, you won't be missing out on much by grabbing an older model.

As of Dec. 10, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 (49mm, GPS + Cellular) is down to only $549 at Amazon for the first time. That's 31% or $250 cheaper than its regular list price of $799 — and therefore, $250 cheaper than buying the new Ultra 3. That's also $50 cheaper than it was on Black Friday.

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While it may no longer be the latest and greatest Apple Watch on the market, the Ultra 2 is still one of the best choices. It's better than the basic Series 9 and the Series 10, with a more durable titanium case, a programmable action button the side, built-in LTE, a depth gauge and water temperature sensor, an emergency siren, and twice the battery life at up to 36 hours (up to 72 in low power mode). If you're into hiking, running, swimming, or diving, it packs more advanced features the basic Apple Watches lack. Of course, those more advanced features also come in a bulkier and more rugged case.

The biggest difference between the newer Ultra 3 and the Ultra 2 is about six more hours of battery life. Whether those six extra hours are worth another $250 is up to you to decide.

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Your PC is running slower than it should—here is the free fix

How-To Geek - Wed, 12/10/2025 - 17:01

Building a gaming PC, or even buying a prebuilt, isn't a cheap proposition these days. With such a large expense, it doesn't make sense to leave performance on the table when all it takes are a few minutes to change some settings in your BIOS to get the most out of your system. Here are three that I always adjust with every new PC I build.

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How to watch Real Madrid vs. Man City online for free

Mashable - Wed, 12/10/2025 - 17:00

TL;DR: Live stream Real Madrid vs. Manchester City in the Champions League for free on RTÉ Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The latest batch of Champions League fixtures includes some really interesting matchups, but Real Madrid vs. Manchester City is probably the biggest of the bunch. Real Madrid have only dropped three points in this campaign, but Manchester City could jump above Xabi Alonso's team with a win at the Bernabéu. This one is going to be fun.

If you want to watch Real Madrid vs. Manchester City in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Real Madrid vs. Manchester City?

Real Madrid vs. Manchester City in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. GMT on Dec. 10. This fixture takes place at the Bernabéu.

How to watch Real Madrid vs. Manchester City for free

Real Madrid vs. Manchester City is available to live stream for free on RTÉ Player.

RTÉ Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, 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 Ireland, meaning you can unblock RTÉ Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Real Madrid vs. Manchester City for free 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)

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

  4. Visit RTÉ Player

  5. Watch Real Madrid vs. Manchester City 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 Champions League without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Real Madrid vs. Manchester City (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for RTÉ Player?

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

  • Servers in 105 countries including Ireland

  • 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 eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% 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 $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Watch Real Madrid vs. Manchester City in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.

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Adobe Photoshop comes to ChatGPT

Mashable - Wed, 12/10/2025 - 16:50

OpenAI's efforts to make ChatGPT the everything app are getting help from the internet's leading editing tools, with the launch of a new chatbot-Adobe Photoshop integration.

The partnership will let users harness the natural language processing power of ChatGPT to do the photoshopping for them, like fine tuning details, blurring backgrounds, and applying custom effects.

SEE ALSO: Google AI Overviews sparks antitrust probe for using publisher content

It's an effort to "make creativity accessible for everyone," Adobe digital media president David Wadhwani wrote. "Now hundreds of millions of people can edit with Photoshop simply by using their own words, right inside a platform that’s already part of their day-to-day.”

ChatGPT users can also access Adobe Express, the company's all-in-one content creation tool, and document manager Adobe Acrobat directly in chats, with the option to have ChatGPT generate and edit PDFs or customize premade documents with your personal information. Adobe has been exploring AI-assisted content generation over the last year, which included the recent debut of AI assistants for Photoshop and Adobe Express.

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Meanwhile, OpenAI has pivoted to more consumer-facing products, like its new collaboration with grocery delivery service Instacart. Under the partnership, Instacart subscribers will be able to use ChatGPT to meal prep, shop, and order groceries at their request. The AI giant has been in a "code red," according to CEO Sam Altman, amping up its output and retooling its popular model in response to increased industry competition and declining users — the business is also facing multiple lawsuits.

Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

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