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Connie Francis’ “Pretty Little Baby” is more than 60 years old. And though it was never even released as a single, this 1962 song became a global sensation in 2025, coming in at number 5 on TikTok’s global Songs of the summer list. Other ‘catalogue’ tracks have reemerged lately, becoming trending hits decades after their release. But it’s not just music from the archives. New and emerging artists now have a new way to reach global audiences and become stars overnight. All of this because someone heard their song and got a TikTok video idea.

But is TikTok changing the ways we listen to music? And, more importantly, does it now have influence on how music is made?

Read the full Trending Now article by Christianna Silva.

Would you play Boggle or Pictionary on your TV? Netflix thinks so.

On Thursday, Netflix introduced a new feature called Game Night, which lets customers play a handful of video games with just their TV, using their phones as controllers. Launching today, Game Night includes Boggle Party, Lego Party!, Pictionary: Game Night, Tetris Time Warp, and Party Crashers: Fool Your Friends. Game Night is available now without any additional subscription or fees.

A Netflix press release states, "Netflix just made game night a whole lot easier. Now you can play games on your TV. All you need is Netflix and your phone. That’s it. Just like that, everything you need to start playing with your friends and family is in the palm of your hands."

Game Night represents a pivot for Netflix's video game strategy. The streaming app first experimented with video games in 2021, but the platform has never become a hub for gamers in the United States. Since 2021, Netflix has launched more than 100 mobile games, per the New York Times, with its most successful title, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, reaching almost 40 million downloads.

However, the word download is key. Playing Netflix games required users to head to an app store and download an app, an awkward and counterintuitive approach for a streaming app. But with Netflix Game Night, users can play games directly in the Netflix app itself.

Netflix customers with a compatible device will have access to Game Night right away, and it's also accessible in web browsers. Per a Netflix announcement, "To play a game on your TV using your mobile device, select a game, then scan the game’s QR code with your phone’s camera." And in a press release, Netflix said it will be launching a "stack of new titles" for the holiday season.

“Starting today, you can play games on your TV, using your phone as a controller — no setup needed, it’s as easy as streaming your favorite shows,” said Alain Tascan, president of games at Netflix, in a press release. “You can now go from watching KPop Demon Hunters to playing Pictionary: Game Night without ever leaving Netflix. And for those who love to play anywhere and everywhere, we're bringing even more games to your phone with our own special Netflix touch.”

If you're in the market for a new pair of earbuds, we have good news: You have a lot of options. The bad news? You have a lot of options, and your decision can get overwhelming, fast. Wasn't life easier when iPhones came with a free pair of earbuds?

While you can still find wired earbuds that plug in and go (you'll even find a pair on this list), the market is flooded with wireless options. Now, you'll find models with advanced noise cancellation to block out the sounds of busy coffee shops and commutes. Plus, a good pair should have a quality microphone so you can take calls on the go.

SEE ALSO: I replaced my $249 AirPods Pro with $19 wired EarPods

Prices on earbuds range anywhere from $10 to $1,000, especially if you're going for professional-grade studio earphones. And if you care about noise cancellation, you can easily spend $300 — that's the price of peace and quiet. These days, you can even get hyperspecialized models like sleep earbuds. Our guide also includes our picks for the best earbuds for working out and the best open earbuds.

Our top picks for earbuds are the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd gen) and Panasonic Technics AZ100s, which provide outstanding sound quality — but keep in mind, both of these models cost $299. While we stand by the value of everything on this list, we know that spending $300 on a pair of headphones is a lot to stomach. That's also why we recommend shopping for earbuds during Black Friday season. As sales start to kick off, the QC Ultra earbuds are down $50 (their lowest price since their September release date). As we approach the actual day of Black Friday on Nov. 28, we expect to see even more markdowns on our favorite earbuds.

Ready to start shopping now? Here are our top earbud picks of 2025.

Types of earbuds

There are two types of earbuds: wireless and wired. While those descriptors are self-explanatory, let's get into the specifics of both.

Wireless

Wireless earbuds connect to devices via Bluetooth for cordless usage. These earbuds range from $20 budget models to high-end models with active noise cancellation. While they don't require a wire to connect to a device, some wireless earbuds still have a wire that might go around the back of the neck to connect the buds.

While earbuds traditionally don't provide the passive noise cancellation of over-the-ear headphones, wireless models often feature ANC, which electronically blocks out background noise. With wireless headphones, you need to consider the battery life. Most models should have an eight-hour or more battery life before they need to be recharged.

Wired

Wired earbuds are the original model: two buds connected by a wire to your audio source. While they once felt high tech, they're pretty basic now. Wired earbuds with active noise cancellation are basically non-existent, and you won't find any on our list.

The biggest positive to wired headphones is that they don't need to be charged. They're a great backup option to keep in your bag in case your usual wireless headphones or earbuds run out of charge.

New additions to this guide

After extensive testing, Mashable Lead Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard rounded up the best sleep earbuds. You can read her full guide, but as of May 2025, we've added the Anker Soundcore Sleep A20 to this guide, which Allard says are the best sleep earbuds for most people.

As of August 2025, we also updated the best earbuds for working out to the Powerbeats Pro 2 and added the Shokz OpenDots One as the best open earbuds.

What are the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds?

If you're just looking for a pair of everyday wireless earbuds, all but one of the models in this guide will check that box. (We also included the Marshall Mode wired earbuds as an option for folks who don't want to worry about battery.) If you're looking for the highest quality wireless earbuds, you can't go wrong with the Bose QuietComfort Ultra and Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds, our most recent recommendation in 2025. Both of these wireless earbuds feature elite noise-cancellation, stellar sound, long battery life, and a comfortable fit for extended wear.

Still, this guide includes several other earbuds we stand behind. Apple users may prefer the AirPods Pro, while shoppers on a budget may prefer buds from Marshall or Anker Soundcore. If you need help picking the perfect pair, read on.

SAVE $1,002: The 100-inch Hisense Class QD6 QLED 4K TV is on sale for $1,497.99 at Amazon, down from the list price of $2,499.99. That's a 40% discount and the lowest we've seen at Amazon.

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Holiday hosting season is right around the corner. If you're busy prepping the menu, finding recipes, and delegating cleaning tasks, it's also worth considering entertainment. If you like to host with holiday gatherings with the ambiance of Christmas music in the background and a snowy scene on TV, check out this monster of a deal at Amazon.

As of Nov. 13, the 100-inch Hisense Class QD6 QLED 4K TV is on sale for $1,497.99 at Amazon, down from the list price of $2,499.99. That's a massive 40% discount that shaves $1,002 off the standard price. This sale happens to be the lowest we've seen at Amazon.

Black Friday is still a few weeks away but we're already seeing major deals and that includes this 100-inch Hisense. The brand consistently offers some of the best affordable TVs that don't slack when it comes to display quality.

SEE ALSO: 45 early Black Friday deals at Best Buy that aren't cheaper anywhere else

This 100-inch model could be great for larger living rooms or rec rooms, and its 144Hz refresh rate means it could be awesome for winter gaming. Since we're spending more time inside these days, consider your winter activities sorted with this 100-inch upgrade. Stream you favorite shows, movies, holiday parades, and footballs games like never before.

QLED displays excel in offering bright colors and great contrast, even during the daytime. It's also equipped with Fire TV which will put all your favorite streaming apps neatly into one menu. The Fire TV integration also means you can check in with Alexa or use the picture-in-picture feature to continue watching your show while also checking on the video doorbell.

As an early Black Friday treat, upgrade to the 100-inch Hisense Class QD6 QLED 4K TV while it's on sale for $1,497.99 at Amazon. Today's price marks the lowest we've seen and buying today will mean it'll arrive before Thanksgiving entertaining starts.

Russian engineers ran their new humanoid robot on stage, Rocky Balboa-style, in what was supposed to be the beginning of a new era in robotics for the nation They then proceeded to watch it epically face-plant in front of the Moscow audience.

Known as AIdol, the AI-powered, anthropomorphic tech was making its public debut at a press event on Nov. 10, advertised as an example of the country's domestic robotics capabilities.

SEE ALSO: DJI launches Neo 2 mini drone ahead of potential U.S. ban

After briefly waving to the audience, rife with journalists, the robot tottered forward and simply tumbled over — not so light on its feet. A large chunk of its outer body carriage rolled away, and organizers quickly covered him up using a black cloth while they tried to fix it. They later said the fall was due to calibration issues with its balance systems and control software.

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AIdol was developed by Russian robotics startup Idol, led by CEO Vladimir Vitukhin. Vitukhin is part of Russia's charge into the international robotics market, an industry that garnered $1.6 billion in investments in 2024, the New York Times reported. Companies like Elon Musk's Tesla and Amazon have ventured into the humanoid robot (or "physical agentforce") market, too, including Tesla's highly touted Optimus robot. Catch Optimus rigs working at Musk's Tesla Diner in Los Angeles soon, if Musk's dreams come true.

“I hope that this mistake will turn into an experience,” Vitukhin told Russian state news agencies. "This is real-time learning, when a good mistake turns into knowledge, and a bad mistake turns into experience."

SAVE $400: As of Nov. 13, get the LG Ultragear OLED monitor for $499.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $899.99. That's a discount of 44% and the lowest price we've seen.

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Looking to upgrade your gaming battlestation? Or maybe you're in the market for a new monitor since yours is showing its age. Whatever the case may be, now's the time to shop for a new one with this early Black Friday deal. You can snag a massive 27-inch LG monitor for an absolutely excellent price while giving your setup a much-needed facelift at the same time.

As of Nov. 13, get the LG Ultragear OLED monitor for $499.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $899.99. That's $400 off and a discount of 44%. It's also the lowest price we've seen.

SEE ALSO: The best monitors in 2025

The OLED UltraGear has a dazzling 1440p refresh rate and 480Hz refresh rate in addition to its OLED picture. It supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro as well as Nvidia G-Sync VRR, with smooth motion and detailing perfect for all your favorite titles. And with a 0.0zms response time, it's great for twitchy games, too.

All this packed into a 27-inch chassis with a tilt/height/pivot stand that you can move around to your liking. It has an anti-glare coating with low reflection so you don't have to deal with constant distractions, and deep HDR color support as well so you get jaw-dropping visuals every time you load in.

This monitor is a great blend of practical and powerful, and it'll take all your games to the next level. If you're interested in adding it to your setup or want to gift it to someone, now's the time to pounce.

TL;DR: Save 43% on the Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro retro gaming emulator that you can also use to watch movies.

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If you’ve got a gamer on your gift list this year, you don’t have to give them the pricey new releases to impress. The retro-inspired Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro brings back thousands of retro favorites — from Street Fighter to Final Fantasy — all for $89.97 while it’s still on sale (reg. $159.99). And they ship free.

Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro gives you a single, smooth interface to play thousands of modern and old-school titles. You get dual operating systems, with Android 9.0 for streaming apps and EmuELEC 4.5 for emulation, giving you flexibility beyond gaming. You can go straight from trouncing your friend in a 1-on-1 deathmatch to marathoning your favorite show.

SEE ALSO: The LG UltraGear OLED curved gaming monitor just got another price drop ahead of Black Friday — save over $700

The included 256GB game card comes loaded with thousands of games, spanning classic systems like NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, PlayStation, and more. Plus, you can easily expand your library using a microSD card or download additional 3D games at no extra cost.

You also get two wireless controllers right out of the box, making multiplayer gaming easy. Thanks to the plug-and-play design, setup is simple. Just connect it to your TV or monitor with the included HDMI cable, power it up, and start playing. It even supports 4K HD output, so your retro games will look surprisingly crisp on modern screens.

With built-in dual-band WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0, the Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro offers stable connections for both online features and wireless accessories. And while it’s pretty stacked with games, this console is still small enough to toss in a backpack and take to a friend’s house. You know, like people used to.

Order the Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro now for $89.97 with free shipping (reg. $159.99). Sale ends Nov. 20 at 11:59 p.m. PT, and no coupon is needed.

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TL;DR: Get this bundle of Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office 2021 on sale for $49.97 through Nov. 16 and upgrade your entire PC at once (reg. $418.99).

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Microsoft has officially moved on from Windows 10, and if your PC’s still running it, you’re missing out on key security updates that keep you free from malware and new AI tools. This upgrade deal solves both problems: Windows 11 Pro for a faster, safer experience, plus a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 — all 88% off for a limited time.

Microsoft Office Pro 2021 gives you so many ways to stay productive: Word for documents, Excel for spreadsheets, PowerPoint for presentations, Outlook for email, plus Access, Publisher, Teams, and OneNote. No monthly subscription fees — just a permanent license that works on one Windows PC at home or the office.

SEE ALSO: Our favorite Windows laptop, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, just hit a new best price ever

On the other hand, Windows 11 Pro brings modern polish, upgraded security, and AI-driven help via Copilot. That means better multitasking with snap layouts, advanced encryption with BitLocker, improved antivirus defenses, and even AI tools that can summarize web pages or help you generate text. It’s the operating system designed for both business leaders and everyday users who want their machines running at peak performance.

Here’s what you’re getting:

• Lifetime Office 2021 Pro: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher, OneNote, and Teams.

• Windows 11 Pro Upgrade: Secure, sleek, and ready for today’s workflows.

• AI Copilot built in: Your new virtual assistant for tasks and writing.

• One-time payment: Forget recurring fees — pay once, use forever.

For entrepreneurs, business leaders, and anyone managing a busy digital life, this bundle checks every box: productivity, security, and long-term value.

Grab Microsoft Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro on sale together for $49.97 (reg. $418.99). Offer ends Nov. 16 at 11:59 p.m. PT, and no coupon is needed.

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Virtual reality headsets have gotten increasingly popular over the past few years. Sony’s PlayStation VR and VR2, along with the just-launched Samsung Galaxy XR, and the revamped Apple Vision Pro are some examples. These tech giants join Meta in the virtual reality fray, giving us true competition in the AR/VR space for the first time.

Yesterday, Valve announced that it’s also creating a brand new virtual reality headset, the Steam Frame, which is a follow-up to the 2019 Valve Index headset. (Valve also announced a ton more Steam hardware.) It’s built to be a streaming-first experience that is compatible with your entire Steam library, whether your games are VR or non-VR. But how does it stack up with other headsets? Let's take a look.

SEE ALSO: Valve announces new Steam Machine console: Price, specs, release date Steam Frame vs. Vision Pro vs. Quest 3: Just the specs Meta Quest 3 VR headset with controllers. Credit: Alex Perry / Mashable

Before we compare these headsets in more detail, let's review the specifications for each. If you don't care about how much storage or RAM each headset has, just keep scrolling.

You'll have to wait until 2026 to get your hands (and face) on the Steam Frame. For now, we can only geek out over the specs:

• Processor: 4 nm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3, Architecture: ARM64

• RAM: 16GB Unified LPDDR5X RAM

• Storage: 256GB / 1TB UFS storage options, microSD card slot

• Resolution: 2160 x 2160 (per eye)

• Refresh Rate: 72-144Hz refresh rate (144Hz experimental)

• Battery Capacity: 21.6Wh

• Field of View: Up to 110 degrees

• Eyetracking included: Yes

• Price: TBA

Apple just released its new Vision Pro headset in October. It's largely the same headset as the original released in 2023, but now powered by M5 silicon. Here are all the details:

• Processor: Apple M5 chip

• RAM: 16G

• Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

• Resolution: 3,660 × 3,200 (per-eye)

• Refresh Rate: 90Hz, 96Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz

• Battery Capacity: Up to 2.5 hours of general use, video playback up to 3 hours

• Field of View: ~100 degrees

• Eyetracking included: Yes

• Price: $3,499

And here are the Meta Quest 3's specs:

• Processor: Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2

• RAM: 8GB

• Storage: 512GB

• Resolution: 2064 x 2208 (per eye)

• Refresh Rate: 72Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz

• Battery Capacity: 19.44Wh

• Field of View: 110 degrees horizontal and 96 degrees vertical

• Eyetracking included: No

• Price: $499.99

Which is best for gaming?

On the gaming side of things, the Steam Frame is going to have a huge advantage over the competition, as Valve promises you’ll be able to play your entire Steam library. With Meta Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro, you can only play games that were specifically designed or ported to that platform. While the Quest 3 has a decent selection of titles, the Vision Pro really wasn't designed for gaming, and its library reflects that fact.

On top of that, the Steam Frame will be compatible with other Steam hardware, including the Steam Machine, Deck, and controller, making it a much more versatile headset than the others.

AR and VR: What's the difference?

With virtual reality, you can disappear into fully realized virtual worlds. With augmented reality, you can still see and interact with the world around you. Where it gets messy is that AR headsets like the Vision Pro also support VR experiences, so it's not a clean distinction. Based on what we know, the Steam Frame is very much in the VR category.

An augmented reality scene with the Vision Pro. Credit: Apple

The Steam Frame only contains monochrome passthrough cameras, while the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 have colored passthroughs. This means that the Quest and Vision Pro support augmented and mixed reality, while the Steam Frame seemingly cannot. On the surface, this makes Steam Frame more of a downgrade compared to its competition, as it's a pure virtual reality headset. However, it also has a “user accessible front expansion port,” which could be utilized to add more features in the future, including color passthroughs.

The Quest 3 still wins out on price

Valve hasn’t revealed a price for the Steam Frame, but the company is aiming to have it under $1,000, which is the price of a Valve Index headset. Meta Quest 3 still seems to be the most affordable of the three headsets, sitting at $500. Apple’s Vision Pro remains the most expensive at a whopping $3,500, but it comes with higher-cost components, a premium design, and some futuristic AR features.

The Steam Frame is set to launch sometime in early 2026.

What's old is new again — Vine is back.

Well, kind of. And Other Stuff, a nonprofit collective run by Jack Dorsey — yes, the Twitter founder who originally killed Vine — financed diVine, which launched Thursday. It has very similar branding to Vine, is focused on six-second videos, and will feature archived, old Vines. TechCrunch, which spoke with the company, reported diVine users will have access to over 100,000 archived Vine videos.

Here's what diVine's site says:

"Experience the raw, unfiltered creativity of real people sharing genuine moments in 6-second loops. Built on decentralized technology, owned by no one, controlled by everyone."

It tracks that someone would try to reboot Vine, considering the massive success of TikTok, which feels like its spiritual successor. Elon Musk, in fact, has threatened to reboot Vine in the past.

Besides rebooting the six-second concept and relying on open-source tech, diVine has another interesting core promise: no AI. In a time of increasing AI slop, diVine will not allow — and will prevent the posting of — AI-generated content.

SEE ALSO: Vine is dead. Let's keep it that way.

"So basically, I’m like, can we do something that’s kind of nostalgic?" Evan Henshaw-Plath, the person leading the project, told TechCrunch. "Can we do something that takes us back, that lets us see those old things, but also lets us see an era of social media where you could either have control of your algorithms, or you could choose who you follow, and it’s just your feed, and where you know that it’s a real person that recorded the video?"

You have about a month left to claim a portion of the $177 million data breach settlement against AT&T. Last month, the deadline to file was extended to December, so there's still time to file a claim.

The first of the two large-scale breaches was discovered in March 2024, after customer data appeared on the dark web. AT&T later explained in a statement that the breach compromised the addresses, social security numbers, and passcodes of users in a database going back to 2019. An even larger data breach was uncovered in late 2024. This breach exposed the telephone numbers and records of calls and texts of nearly every AT&T customer, and took place between approximately May 1 and Oct. 31, 2022, and on Jan. 3, 2023. 

SEE ALSO: 5 big tech settlements you might be eligible for in 2025

Following a class action lawsuit, courts ruled in June that the company would dole out $177 million to affected AT&T customers who had accounts between 2019 and 2024. Claimants were divided into two classes: account holders affected by the March 2024 breach would split $149 million, while customers whose communications were downloaded in the July incident would share $28 million. Direct payments to users who suffered financial losses were paid first — up to $5,000 for the first class or $2,500 for the second — according to the company.

Now, everyone else whose data was exposed is splitting the pile. Affected customers should manage their expectations, however — the $177 million is being divided up between a large pool of customers.

How to claim your AT&T settlement money

According to the settlement website, affected customers now have until Dec. 18 to claim their cut — impacted users should have already received a settlement notice containing a Class Member ID. If you would like to opt out of the settlement, or want to object to your classification under the settlement, you have to physically mail in a request by Nov. 17.

The settlement's final approval hearing will be held on Jan. 15.

To be paid, you must fill out the settlement claim form. You will need your Class Member ID, as well as an email address, AT&T account number, or full name. Be prepared to fill out payment information, such as a direct deposit or check, too.

Who is eligible for the AT&T settlement?

There are different eligibility requirements for the two settlement classes in the case:

• For Class 1: eligibility extends to any living person whose personal identification information was exposed by the March incident

• For Class 2: eligibility extends to AT&T account owners or "line or end users" whose numbers or direct communications were downloaded by bad actors

How much money will I get?

Customers will be paid based on the severity of the data breach.

• For Class 1: Individuals who had their Social Security Numbers exposed (Tier 1) will receive five times more money than those who did not (Tier 2)

• For Class 2: Individuals who did not prove a documented financial loss will receive a share of remaining settlement funds (Tier 3)

Have questions? You can call the settlement hotline (833) 890-4930 to get answers.

Tesla has another recall on its hands — and this time it doesn't involve its EV cars.

On Thursday, Tesla issued a recall notice for its Powerwall 2 AC Battery System and has instituted a replacement program for the roughly 10,500 affected units in the United States. Tesla's Powerwall 2 AC Battery System is a residential or light commercial solution for storing energy generated by solar or from the grid. 

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), "the lithium-ion battery cells in certain Powerwall 2 systems can cause the unit to stop functioning during normal use." A malfunctioning device can overheat "and, in some cases, smoke or flame and can [sic] cause death or serious injury due to fire and burn hazards," the official CPSC recall notice states.

The affected units were purchased from Tesla's website and through certified installation technicians for $8,000 between November 2020 and December 2022, according to the CPSC. Tesla is blaming a "third-party battery cell defect" for the issue.

The CPSC says it has received 22 reports of Tesla's Powerwall 2 AC Battery System overheating. Of those reports, six involved smoking units and five resulted in fires, which caused minor property damage. No injuries have been reported in connection with the device.

Tesla says that it has already "remotely discharged" nearly all the affected units, which means they no longer pose a risk. Any remaining units will be manually discharged by technicians. In addition, all affected Powerwall 2 units will be removed and replaced at no charge to customers. 

Powerwall 2 owners should check their Tesla app for any updates from the company.

TL;DR: Live stream Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal in World Cup qualifiers for free on RTÉ Player. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

World Cup qualification is not an easy task. Just ask the nations competing in Group F.

Portugal, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, and Armenia have been fighting it out over the last few months, with nothing settled just yet. Portugal are top of the standings going into their fixture with Republic of Ireland, but they'll face a tough test playing in front of the passionate fans in the Aviva Stadium.

If you want to watch Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal in World Cup qualifiers for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal?

Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal in World Cup qualifiers kicks off at 7:45 p.m. GMT on Nov. 13. This fixture takes place at the Aviva Stadium.

How to watch Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal for free

Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal in World Cup qualifiers is available to live stream for free on RTÉ Player.

RTÉ Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, but anyone can access this free streaming service 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 access free live streams on RTÉ Player from anywhere in the world.

Lve stream Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal 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. Stream Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal 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 watch Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal in World Cup qualifiers without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select World Cup qualifiers before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

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 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 (including money-back guarantee).

Live stream Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal in World Cup qualifiers for free with ExpressVPN.

SAVE $64: As of Nov. 13, the 11-inch Apple iPad Pro (M5, 256GB, WiFi) is on sale for $935 at Amazon. That's $64 or 6% off its list price, and its lowest price to date.

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The latest Apple iPad Pro keeps getting cheaper as we inch our way toward Black Friday. Last week, we saw the 11-inch base model drop $50 to $949 — a pretty good deal for a top-of-the-line iPad that just came out a few weeks ago. Earlier this week, Amazon shaved another $10 off its cost. Now, just a few days later, you can save another 4 bucks.

As of Nov. 13, you can pick up the 11-inch Apple iPad Pro with the M5 chip, 256GB of storage, and WiFi connectivity for its lowest price yet — just $935 at Amazon. That's $64 off its list price of $999. Could this be its Black Friday price, or will it drop even further? Feel free to roll the dice if you wish; just know you're already getting the best price so far on this iPad if you shop early.

Mashable's tech editor Timothy Beck Werth took the M5 iPad Pro for a whirl last month and called it "a victory lap for Apple." As with most upgrades in 2025, it's not a whole lot different than its predecessor. But that's not a bad thing — we loved the M4 model as well. It's extremely light at just 0.98 pounds and only 5.3mm thin, which is even slimmer than the new iPhone Air. The M5 processor is astonishingly fast and more powerful than the average user really needs. As Werth puts it, "Everyday use is wasted on this tablet."

That being said, it's a great fit for creative professionals like graphic designers and video editors. Or if you just really want the best of the best in terms of tablets, we're certainly not going to dissuade you from buying it — especially when it's at its lowest price ever.

According to Deadline, Peacock has canceled Rian Johnson's whodunnit Poker Face after two seasons. However, Johnson still has plans for the show moving forward — ones that involve recasting lead star Natasha Lyonne entirely.

SEE ALSO: Rian Johnson breaks down 'Poker Face' Season 2's killer Stephen Sondheim references

As Deadline reports, Johnson has started shopping Poker Face around to other broadcasters, with the help of Ram Bergman, his T-Street producing partner; Lyonne, who also served as an executive producer on Poker Face; and MRC, one of the production companies behind Poker Face.

Johnson is looking for a two-season deal, with a catch. In these next two seasons, Lyonne would be out as "human lie detector" Charlie Cale, and Peter Dinklage would be taking over the role.

In a statement to Deadline, Johnson and Lyonne said, "We’ve been germinating this next move together since writing the season two finale. We love our Poker Face and this is the perfect way to keep it rolling. Give us a beat and we may just see Charlie Cale again down that open highway."

If given the opportunity to continue Poker Face, Johnson plans to keep recasting the role of Charlie every two seasons, allowing other actors their chance to sink their teeth into the role. Think of it as Columbo meets Doctor Who.

Poker Face Season 2 remained one of Peacock's most-watched series, although its numbers were down from Season 1. The series as a whole has received critical acclaim and earned a slew of Emmy nominations, with Judith Light winning for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in 2023.

SAVE $119: The brand new M5 MacBook Pro is on sale at Amazon for $1,480, down from the normal price of $1,599. That's the first real discount we've seen on this lightning-fast Apple laptop.

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Early Black Friday deals are really making us wonder if the event is unofficially here. Amazon and Best Buy are packed with deals on some of 2025's best tech. But shockingly, there are some excellent Apple deals right now, including record lows on the new M5 models.

As of Nov. 13, the Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is on sale at Amazon for $1,480, down from the normal price of $1,599. That's a 7% discount that shaves a nice $119 off the normal price. We've seen small discounts on this laptop, but this is the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon, and the first time it's been over $100 off.

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Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth reviewed the new M5 MacBook Pro and awarded it a Mashable Choice Award. Werth noted, "The new MacBook Pro offers only iterative improvements over its predecessor, but that hardly matters with a device this good. With a beautifully crisp display and M5 silicon, the MacBook Pro surges even further ahead of Windows laptops." Like all of the new Apple products released this year, it also offers a major upgrade in battery life, according to our run-down tests.

Upgrades on the M5 MacBook Pro included the new M5 chip, of course, with truly ridiculous levels of performance for professions, artists, creators, and even casual ga.mers. There's also a nice selection of ports, and we're still impressed with the Liquid Retina display that came with the 2024 version of the MacBook Pro.

Before this sale price disappears, take advantage and save $119 on the new M5 MacBook Pro, 14-Inch. There's no denying it's an exceptional machine, now available at a record-low price. Be sure to go with the Space Black option to score the sale price of $1,480.

TL;DR: Live stream France vs. Ukraine in World Cup qualifiers for free on TF1+. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

France are looking strong in their World Cup qualification campaign, sitting at the top of the standings in Group D after only dropping two points. Next they face Ukraine at the Parc des Princes, with fans expecting another three points.

If you want to watch France vs. Ukraine in World Cup qualifiers for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is France vs. Ukraine?

France vs. Ukraine in World Cup qualifiers kicks off at 7:45 p.m. GMT on Nov. 13. This fixture takes place at the Parc des Princes.

How to watch France vs. Ukraine for free

France vs. Ukraine in World Cup qualifiers is available to live stream for free on TF1+.

TF1+ is geo-restricted to France, but anyone can access this free streaming service with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in France, meaning you can access free live streams on TF1+ from anywhere in the world.

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4. Visit TF1+

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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 watch France vs. Ukraine in World Cup qualifiers without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select World Cup qualifiers before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for TF1+?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on TF1+, for a number of reasons:

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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 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 (including money-back guarantee).

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TL;DR: Live stream England vs. Serbia in World Cup qualifiers for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

England continue to dominate every game they play in World Cup qualification. Thomas Tuchel's side have won six from six in Grouo K, and will be confident of beating Serbia at Wembley Stadium. We're not a million miles from the 2026 World Cup, so players will be looking to secure a spot in the squad with only a handful of games left to play.

If you want to watch England vs. Serbia in World Cup qualifiers for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is England vs. Serbia?

England vs. Serbia in World Cup qualifiers kicks off at 7:45 p.m. GMT on Nov. 13. This fixture takes place at Wembley Stadium.

How to watch England vs. Serbia for free

England vs. Serbia in World Cup qualifiers is available to live stream for free on ITVX+.

ITVX is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming service 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 access free live streams on ITVX from anywhere in the world.

Lve stream England vs. Serbia 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 the UK

4. Visit ITVX

5. Stream England vs. Serbia 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 watch England vs. Serbia in World Cup qualifiers without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select World Cup qualifiers before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for ITVX?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ITVX, 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 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 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 (including money-back guarantee).

Live stream England vs. Serbia in World Cup qualifiers for free with ExpressVPN.

ChatGPT creator OpenAI violated Germany's national copyright laws, according to a court in Munich.

GEMA, a German music rights group, filed a lawsuit against OpenAI last November claiming that the AI company illegally trained its AI models on popular music without consent from the rights holders.

This week a German court ruled in favor of GEMA and ordered OpenAI to pay an undisclosed sum in damages.

“We disagree with the ruling and are considering next steps,” OpenAI said in a statement, signaling that they may appeal the ruling. “The decision is for a limited set of lyrics and does not impact the millions of people, businesses and developers in Germany that use our technology every day.”

Regardless of OpenAI's statement, it is clear that the AI company along with many of its competitors, have an ongoing issue related to AI training and copyright infringement. The New York Times, The Intercept, and Mashable's parent company Ziff Davis are all currently suing OpenAI, for example, alleging that the ChatGPT creator trained its AI models on their respective content without permission.

Anthropic, the company behind AI chatbot Claude, agreed to pay a massive $1.5 billion settlement in September as the result of a class action lawsuit filed by authors who allege that its AI models were trained on pirated books.

GEMA hailed its win as “the first landmark AI ruling in Europe.”

“The internet is not a self-service store and human creative achievements are not free templates,” said GEMA chief executive Tobias Holzmüller in a statement. “Today, we have set a precedent that protects and clarifies the rights of authors: even operators of AI tools such as ChatGPT must comply with copyright law. Today, we have successfully defended the livelihoods of music creators.”

Ride share giants Uber and Lyft are facing a handful of gender discrimination lawsuits, filed by a group of male drivers who claim that recent driver preference policies have negatively impacted their opportunities for rides and revenue.

In July, Uber announced gender-based preferences for women riders allowing them to request and reserve rides with only women drivers or set an app-wide preference for non-male drivers. Lyft has had a similar opt-in feature in place since 2023, known as Women+ Connect, which connects women and nonbinary riders with only non-male drivers.

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The lawsuits — filed in a on behalf of four plaintiffs — ask for $4,000 in damages per male driver to make up for the perceived loss in revenue allegedly caused by the gender preference features. It claims the companies, which are headquartered in California, violated the state's Unruh Act, a Civil Rights law that "prohibits sex discrimination by business enterprises." They suggest hundreds of thousands of male drivers would be eligible to receive money in a class action suit.

Conservative organizations and alt-right figures have vocally denounced the safety features, too. The Heritage Foundation, authors of the Trump administration's Project 2025, said Uber's policy constituted a violation of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

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Both Uber and Lyft have been sued multiple times, including class action lawsuits, for failing to address safety concerns among women riders, some of whom suffered from sexual misconduct and sexual assaults. A recent investigation by the New York Times found that Uber has a "pervasive" problem with sexual misconduct, with more than 400,000 trips reported between 2017 and 2022. Court records suggest those numbers have risen since the company stopped disclosing the data in the years since. In addition to women riders who say they have often feared for their safety when using ride shares, women drivers have additionally accused the companies of sexist workplace policies.