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Influencers run marathons. Or maybe marathon runners become influencers? It's a chicken and the egg kind of question, but it's a scenario that has been a constant since the dawn of running culture online — especially on TikTok — and one that has only picked up since the pandemic.

This is normally not a problem — in fact it's a benefit. Marathons have gotten more popular, in part, because of influencers, which most people see as an overall positive addition to the sport. But something hit the fan over the weekend when one influencer was disqualified from the New York City Marathon after running the course with what was basically a team of folks filming him.

"After a review and due to violations of World Athletics rules, and New York Road Runners' Code of Conduct and Rules of Competition, NYRR has disqualified Matt Choi from the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon and removed him from the results," the New York Road Runners, which organizes the marathon, said in a statement, according to Runner's World. "He has been banned from any future NYRR races."

Choi is a Texas-based influencer who finished the marathon in under three hours — 2:57:15, to be exact. It's a pretty killer time, but not one that will be reflected in official results because the 29-year-old "ran with the assistance of two unauthorized people riding the course on electric bicycles, obstructing runners," the statement said, Runner's World reported.

There has been mixed reactions from social media. In one video with nearly half a million views, TikTok creator Michael Brandt said Choi "inspires a lot of people to go sign up for their first marathon or their next marathon."

"It's fundamentally driving a lot of attention to ... a sport that can be boring," Brandt said in the video. "He's making it really electric and exciting."

But, on the other hand, Brandt admits, "a lot of people try to get tickets and can't get tickets. Space is very limited, and so to just add a couple of friends on bikes onto the course that you're not supposed to be on goes against the rules."

Choi, for his part, apologized on TikTok on Wednesday admitting he endangered people and got in the way of other participants.

"I have no excuses, full stop," he said. "I was selfish on Sunday."

Choi added that he would not appeal NYRR's decision to ban him.

"I made my bed, so I'm going to lay in it," he said.

Overall, the general consensus on TikTok and on Reddit within the running community is that people are not happy with Choi's choice to bring other people onto the course — even if he is trying to make a statement about the importance of the sport. After all, dozens of influencers ran the race this year, and they found ways to make their race inclusive of their fans without alienating people who were actually racing it, too.

Sony's PlayStation 5 is finally here and the reviews are in.

Sony’s refresh of the PlayStation 5 is garnering moderate applause across the tech world as reviewers dive into its features. Early impressions from The Verge, IGN, Tom’s Hardware, and others suggest the PS5 Pro has leveled up and is now the ultimate way to experience gaming on the console. All that said, the biggest standout so far has been PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) — Sony’s new AI-powered upscaling tool.

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Not only is the PS5 Pro a performance beast, but it’s also a feat of thoughtful redesign. It’s smaller, lighter, and operates more quietly than its predecessor, addressing a few of the more common critiques of the original PS5.

In The Verge’s review, Senior Editor Sean Hollister summed it up well: “In every title I tried — while sitting no more than eight feet away from a 65-inch TV — the PS5 Pro was clearly the better place to play.”

However, just because the graphical fidelity is more visually appealing doesn't mean it's an easy recommendation. Here's the bad:

1. The PS5 Pro is too expensive

It’s no shocker that the price tag has become a sticking point across reviews. At $700, the PS5 Pro isn’t an easy sell for the more casual gamer who might be content with the base PS5’s already impressive performance. For most players, the jump in visual fidelity may not feel quite worth the extra cash, especially when the base model continues to deliver a stellar experience at a far more accessible price.

As Rory Mellon from Tom’s Hardware put it, "It’s an extravagant purchase that doesn’t offer the same value for money that can be found in the base PS5, which remains an extremely capable console." Many echo this sentiment. While the PS5 Pro brings enhancements, it doesn’t fundamentally change the gaming experience enough to warrant a premium for those outside the enthusiast bracket.

2. There's no disc drive

On top of the high barrier to entry, the PS5 Pro doesn't come with a disc drive. "Considering its price, you’ll be disappointed to find that the PS5 Pro does not come with every possible bell and whistle," said Michael Higam in his IGN review.

However, Sony has tossed in some marginally good news. If you’re in the physical media camp, you can add a disc drive to the PS5 Pro. But brace yourself — that’ll run you an extra $80. The vertical stand is another separate purchase, too. It’s a curious move by Sony, considering that if there were a Venn diagram of hardcore console fans ready to drop $700 on the Pro, and those who still prize physical copies of games, it’d likely be one big circle.

For a company banking on its most devoted players, charging extra for essentials feels like a tone-deaf strategy.

3. Lack of games

Not to add to the annoying "but PS5 has no games" discourse, one of the minor complaints of the Pro is that, well, there aren't any games to sell you on buying the console.

Sony’s flagship first- and third-party titles have received quality patches to take advantage of the PS5 Pro’s enhanced capabilities, but they’re just that — patches.

As Polygon's reviewer Cameron Faulkner notes in his review, the graphical improvements between the 50 Sony games that got patches are a "mixed bag."

The consensus among reviewers is that, with the next few years of the PS5's life cycle, games in 2025 and beyond will be able to take full advantage of the graphical and performance enhancement of the console. If they're able to do that, maybe the Pro won't be such a hard sell for its price tag.

With Election Day finally over, you might find yourself scrolling social media for hours on end — elated that Donald Trump won, or devastated that he defeated Kamala Harris.

Either way, you might instead consider a hard-earned break from the 2024 election altogether.

Whether you call the act of signing off on Wednesday a mental health day, social media detox, or simply touching grass, there is nothing you can gain from election-related hypervigilance, said Dr. Richard E. Cytowic, author of Your Stone Age Brain in the Screen Age: Coping with Digital Distraction and Sensory Overload.

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"Whether you're obsessed about it or not, the vote count is going to be what it's going to be," Cytowic told Mashable prior to Election Day.

Still, many people have spent the past several weeks or months agitated and anxious about the election.

They're not just experiencing average stress, either. The American Psychological Association's recent poll of U.S. adults found nearly three-quarters of respondents worried that the election results could lead to violence, and more than half believe this election could be the end of democracy in America. With such incredibly high stakes in mind, it's no surprise that people have struggled with the uncertainty of knowing who will become president of the United States, and under what circumstances.

Yet, Cytowic said people also need an off-ramp from this anxiety, rather than letting it persist and fester. You may become fearful for other reasons now that the election results are clear, but at least you'll have a reprieve before new worries fully dominate your thoughts.

To help create this break, Cytowic, who is also a clinical professor of neurology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, recommends the following strategies:

Accept that you don't have control over what happens. If you voted, try considering that the end of your election season journey, because you did what was within your power to help determine the outcome, Cytowic said.

You may want to start or continue activism and organizing, but much of that work involves direct action, not impulsively checking social media. Plus, you'll need to be rested and ready to engage; self-care is a political act and always has been.

There will be plenty of opportunities to get involved in politics in the coming months (remember: the Women's March didn't happen until the January after the November 2016 election).

Log off as much as possible. Cytowic said that people are overwhelmed because they're being bombarded by political advertising, social media content, and media coverage about the election, all of which can make them more anxious.

Now that the election is over, you may be scrolling for election postmortems, as well as guidance for how to cope with what the New York Times described on Wednesday as the "precipice of an authoritarian style of governance never before seen in [the United States'] 248-year history."

You can try pausing or silencing notifications, so your phone doesn't lure you back into a vicious cycle of checking for updates. If it's helpful, decide in advance to only check the news at certain times, such as after meals.

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Spend time with someone you care about. Social media and tech devices tend to pull us away from in-person interactions. But being with a friend or loved one with whom you enjoy spending time can be restorative, Cytowic said. So the days after the election could be a great time to grab coffee with a co-worker (you can choose to avoid politics), invite a friend to dinner, or speak to a family member (instead of texting them).

Do non-purposeful activities. Cytowic said that the human brain needs time to do nothing, because it's straining to be constantly stimulated. Bonus points if you're able to go outside to clear your mind.

The Dutch refer to such idling as Niksen, Cytowic said. The point is to shift your mental focus and use this time as an opportunity to reset the brain's proverbial circuit breakers. Cytowic particularly recommends looking at trees or the sky, or listening to birds. Even a quiet minute under a tree in a park can be beneficial.

Do a meditative activity. Quitting your device and social media for the day won't be easy if you don't plan alternative activities. Cytowic recommends hobbies that help you stay in the present moment or achieve a sense of flow. These can include meditation, cooking, playing cards, gardening, sports, and other engaging pursuits.

However you choose to give yourself a break after Election Day, just be sure to give yourself a meaningful opportunity to transition away from any stress or anxiety you've been living with for days, weeks, or months.

Cytowic said that if people can seize that chance, they'll be much happier than if they never stop their "relentless exposure" to screens, politics, and the turmoil they often create.

UPDATE: Nov. 6, 2024, 9:46 a.m. PST This story was written prior to Election Day. It was updated to reflect the election's results.

PRE-ORDER NOW: As of Nov. 6, you can pre-order Stray for Nintendo Switch for $39.99 at Amazon and get 6 free art cards with purchase.

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There are tons of great games out right now, whether you want to explore a fantasy world or hang out with your buddies and fish — and there's still more to come before the year ends. But there's another game you might have missed when it debuted a few years ago that's well worth getting into now that it's headed to Nintendo Switch: Stray. After racking up accolades and awards, it's making the leap from PS5, Xbox, PC, and Mac to the handheld Nintendo console later this month. If you love cats, you're not going to want to miss this one.

As of Nov. 6, you can pre-order Stray on Nintendo Switch at Amazon for $39.99. This price is for the physical edition of the game, which comes with six full-color art cards depicting Stray's feline protagonist.

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Stray puts you into the paws of a stray cat, as you may have surmised by the title. Said cat accidentally falls down into a strange cyber city, apparently the aftermath of an apocalyptic event, and must find a way to return to the surface. Of course, this kitty isn't alone. With the help of a drone named B-12 and an adorable kitty backpack, the cat can navigate the city by jumping from roof to roof, climbing, and other catlike moves.

There are plenty of puzzles to solve as well, most of which use items the cat can store in its backpack, all while staying out of reach of enemies known as Sentinels and Zurks. Oh, and there's bacteria and machines everywhere, too. What happened to this city? There's a gorgeous story that plays out throughout your feline adventure that makes Stray such an exciting and inspirational play. Oh, and cats — because that's all we really need to know to want to play.

Stray is out on Nintendo Switch on Nov. 19. Be sure to pre-order your copy with free art cards before then.

SAVE 50%: An annual membership to Calm Premium is just $34.99, down from the typical price of $69.99. That's a savings of $35.

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There's a lot going on in the world that feels overwhelming. On top of that, we're coming into the holiday season, which can be stressful for many of us. If you're looking for some serenity and chill vibes, check out this early Black Friday deal on mental health app Calm.

As of Nov. 6, an annual membership to Calm Premium is just $34.99 for new members, down from the list price of $69.99. That's 50% off, or a savings of $35.

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The Calm app focuses on mental health, offering solutions for anyone who deals with stress, anxiety, or struggles to fall asleep at night. Calm offers two tiers of membership, with the Premium version offering unlimited access to the entire Calm library. Calm's catalog includes over 500 Sleep Stories that are designed to lull you into a calm and restorative sleep. You can also take advantage of hundreds of guided meditation practices or put some calming nature sounds on in the background.

The app also has specific music that caters to your needs and moods, including playlists to help with focus, relaxation, or sleep. For kids, Calm Premium has a collection of lullabies and sleep stories, which means this could make for a great holiday gift for parents.

Conveniently, the Calm app is available in many forms. You can download it on your iOS or Android smartphone, use the web service, or connect it to your Apple TV, Google Home, or Samsung Health, to name a handful.

If you're focusing on mental health and wellness, a Calm Premium subscription could be a great way to add in relaxation and meditation. New users can sign up for Calm Premium for just $34.99, which is 50% off the usual price. Before the hectic holiday season kicks off, add the Calm App to your toolbox of relaxation techniques.

Google accidentally leaked its AI agent that browses the internet.

According to The Information, an "internal preview" of the AI agent, internally dubbed Jarvis, was briefly made available to download as an extension in the Chrome web store on Tuesday. The outlet reported that the extension was described as "a helpful companion that surfs the web with you."

The prototype was downloadable, but it didn't work due to access permissions. Later in the day, the extension was removed from the web store.

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The unintentional appearance of Jarvis on the Chrome web store confirms previous reports of what Google is working on.

The AI agent is expected to browse the web on behalf of users and perform tasks like buying products and booking flights. Google reportedly plans to publicly introduce Jarvis in December, alongside the latest version of its Gemini large language model.

Google isn't the only one developing AI agents. Last month, Anthropic introduced a new feature for its Claude LLM that can essentially take over your computer to read and write JavaScript code. OpenAI is reportedly working on AI agents, too.

In a recent Reddit AMA, OpenAI CPO Kevin Weil hinted that ChatGPT will have the ability to message users first and that performing tasks for users will be a "big theme in 2025."

Overwhelmed by the state of the world? Trying to find something fun to watch on your friendly neighborhood international multibillion-dollar corporation's streaming service? It's OK to ignore the ever-growing pile of worthy but harrowing dramas and acclaimed documentaries on your watchlist for another hour or two. Treat yourself by hitting play on some of the finest comedies in the Amazon Prime Video library.

From old faves to cult comedies and sweet hidden gems, whether you're after a highbrow chuckle, crumb-spraying sputters, or screeching, hysterical, hang-on-hang-on-just-pause-for-a-moment cackling, Prime Video has got something to split your sides.

So here we go: the best comedy movies now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

1. Walk Hard Jenna Fischer and John C. Reilly star in "Walk Hard." Credit: Gemma La Mana / Columbia / Kobal / Shutterstock

If you've never seen this underappreciated, star-studded work of genius, it's time to fix that. The story of the rise, fall, and rise again of country-rock legend Dewey Cox (John C. Reilly) is a pitch-perfect parody of all the Oscar-bait music biopics you know and love, from Walk the Line and Ray to the documentary Bob Dylan: Don't Look Back. In its own right, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story is an epic tale, which Reilly's commitment makes surprisingly affecting for a film where someone gets accidentally cut in half with a machete (which people constantly keep bringing up). The songs are genuinely great. It's as endlessly quotable in your daily life as golden-era Simpsons. Plus, the cast is uniformly great — from The Office's Jenna Fischer and character actress Margo Martindale to a raft of cameos too good to spoil here. — Caitlin Welsh, Australia Editor

How to watch: Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story is available to rent or buy on Prime Video.

2. Bottoms

In Emma Seligman's follow-up to Shiva Baby, Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri co-star as PJ and Josie, a pair of unpopular lesbians ignored or reviled by everyone at their high school. Faced with the prospect of another year of virginhood, the BFFs come up with a plan. They’re going to start a fight club! They’ll teach cheerleaders self-defense, and maybe somehow along the way, they’ll also get to sleep with said cheerleaders. The plan has a lot of holes — PJ and Josie don’t know anything about self-defense, for starters — but don’t worry about it, OK? They’ll figure it out! Just keep those nosy boyfriends out of the gym. 

Bottoms is a ridiculous teen comedy that pays homage to high school movie tropes while blazing a new irreverent trail of its own. With a laugh-out-loud script co-written by Sennott and Seligman, an unforgettable performance from Nicholas Galitzine as an idiotic football player, Marshawn Lynch stealing scenes as a supportive teacher, and tons of fake blood, Bottoms is an instant teen movie classic. — Kristina Grosspietsch, Freelance Contributor

How to watch: Bottoms is now streaming on Prime Video.

3. Napoleon Dynamite

The movie that launched a thousand VOTE FOR PEDRO T-shirts retains the oddball spirit that made it a hit in the first place. As Napoleon (Jon Heder) navigates high school in small-town Idaho — from class president elections to asking his crush to the dance — he must also deal with his awkward family members and their schemes — and take care of Tina the llama, who won't eat her darn food. For every joke and quote that's been memed into the ground, there's another slyly hilarious one you've forgotten about. — C.W.

How to watch: Napoleon Dynamite is available to rent or buy on Prime Video.

4. Spaceballs Don't miss Mel Brooks' 1987 parody of "Star Wars." Credit: Moviestore / Shutterstock

The legendary Mel Brooks' 1987 parody of Star Wars (and Star Trek, and Alien...) is both a snapshot of its time and an ageless comedy classic. For the uninitiated: Rick Moranis plays villain Dark Helmet, a goofy megalomanic in a giant not-Darth-Vader helmet whose ship goes to speeds including Ludicrous and Plaid. Meanwhile, mercenary and scoundrel Lone Starr (Bill Pullman) leads a ragtag bunch of misfits against Dark Helmet, including sassy Princess Vespa (Daphne Zuniga), her robot maid Dot Matrix (the late, great Joan Rivers), and Starr's half-man-half-dog, ever-loyal companion Barf (John Candy). — C.W.

How to watch: Spaceballs is available to stream, rent, or buy on Prime Video.

5. American Fiction

Thelonious "Monk" Ellison (Jeffrey Wright) is an author without an audience. His novels receive critical praise but no one actually reads them. After his latest manuscript is rejected by his publisher for not being "Black enough," Monk writes a fake, satirical book mocking Black literary stereotypes. And… it’s a hit.

Written and directed by Cord Jefferson, American Fiction is a razor-sharp comedy-drama for the modern era. The cast — which includes Tracee Ellis Ross, Erika Alexander, Leslie Uggams, Adam Brody, Issa Rae, and Sterling K. Brown — is sublime, the message is piercing, and the writing is air-tight. American Fiction was nominated for a slew of Oscars, and brought home Best Adapted Screenplay — K.G. 

How to watch: American Fiction is now streaming on Prime Video.

6. Paddington

Do you like your comedy cozy? 2014’s Paddington is the sweet and silly watch of your dreams. Written and directed by Paul King (whom comedy nerds might know from The Mighty Boosh), Paddington tells the story of an anthropomorphic bear (voiced by Ben Whishaw) who journeys from darkest Peru to London in search of a new life. The Brown family takes him in, and he explores his new world with curiosity and kindness, blithely unaware that he’s about to become an evil taxidermist's next big target. Will the Browns help to save Paddington? And will Paddington save them along the way? Yes, yes, a thousand times yes! 

This absolutely delightful movie is full of British acting greats at their zaniest and visibly having the time of their lives: Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi, and more. Yes, Paddington is a family film, but its joys will win over audiences of any age. (Same goes for the equally fantastic Paddington 2!). — K.G. 

How to watch: Paddington is now streaming on Prime Video.

7. UHF Weird Al Yankovic gets pinched in "UHF." Credit: Moviestore / Shutterstock

'Weird Al' Yankovic co-wrote and stars in this cult classic about a dreamer with a wild imagination who suddenly finds himself running a local TV station. Then, he finds sudden success by letting his goofy janitor (Seinfeld's Michael Richards) host a chaotic kids' show. Inspired by that chaos, they program an ever-weirder lineup of absolutely wild shows, taking on the suits at the big networks in a classic underdog arc. Weird Al plays the straight man here, imbuing his earnest hero with a can-do spirit you want to root for. Plus, a pre-The Nanny Fran Drescher sails in to show why she ended up a star. — C.W.

How to watch: UHF is available to rent or buy on Prime Video.

8. The Nice Guys

Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling lead a stacked cast in this buddy cop neo-noir mashup. Gosling is Holland March, a low-level private investigator in 1970s Los Angeles looking into the strange death of porn star Misty Mountains. Unfortunately, gruff enforcer Jackson Healy (Crowe) has also been hired — to scare March off the scent. As the two butt heads, the mystery of Misty’s murder begins to unfold, and they form an unlikely and tenuous alliance. 

Co-written and directed by Shane Black (Lethal Weapon, Last Action Hero, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Iron Man 3, and more), The Nice Guys is a magnetic, fast-paced action comedy with a smart script, a multifaceted mystery, and a strong sense of style. — K.G. 

How to watch: The Nice Guys is now available to rent or buy on Prime Video.

9. Catherine Called Birdy

Bella Ramsey is vibrant and charming as Catherine (aka Birdy), a headstrong 14-year-old medieval lady whose father (Andrew Scott) has decided to marry her off to secure wealth for the family. Birdy has other plans for her future. Chief among them? Not being married to a 50-year-old slob. But even more importantly, Birdy yearns for freedom. She will stop at nothing to deter her would-be suitors, much to her family’s chagrin. Written and directed by Lena Dunham (and adapted from Karen Cushman's beloved 1994 novel), Catherine Called Birdy is a clever and spirited coming-of-age comedy with a whole lot of heart. — K.G. 

How to watch: Catherine Called Birdy is now streaming on Prime Video.

10. I Want You Back Jenny Slate and Charlie Day star in this delightful rom-com. Credit: Amazon Studios

A rom-com starring Charlie Day and Jenny Slate, I Want You Back enchanted Mashable's Nicole Gallucci with its willingness to skip over some of the most played-out tropes of the genre. "Every successful rom-com has a source of authentic chemistry, and Slate and Day's natural rapport delivers," she wrote in her review. "The two shine as heartbroken hot messes who desperately want their search for soulmates to be over, and their shared sense of humor proves to be ceaselessly charming." — C.W.

How to watch: I Want You Back is now streaming on Prime Video.

11. The Big Sick

Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani's Oscar-nominated screenplay fictionalizes a rocky period from early in their real-life relationship, when Gordon was seriously ill. While it does get emotionally intense in parts, it's also hysterically funny — from a scene where Emily (Zoe Kazan) freaks out over the prospect of pooping when Kumail (Nanjiani, playing a version of himself) is in the apartment, to what might be the single best and darkest 9/11 joke made on film to date. — C.W.

How to watch: The Big Sick is now streaming on Prime Video.

12. Bridesmaids

If you haven't seen Bridesmaids, written by Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo, we're so sorry that you've obviously been trapped in a siren’s cave for the last 11 years — because there is simply no other excuse. Bridesmaids was an era-defining film. In 2011, there were still prominent male comedians claiming women couldn’t be funny! Bridesmaids put an end to the debate.

Wiig stars as Annie, a wayward thirtysomething who feels out of step with her best friend Lillian (a perfect Maya Rudolph) when she meets the other women in Lillian's bridal party. What follows is both romantic comedy and buddy flick, stuffed to the brim with punchlines, physical gags, and a repulsive and unforgettable gross-out scene. The entire cast here is flawless: Rose Byrne is delightfully haughty. Jon Hamm is perfect as a hot idiot. Chris O'Dowd is a swoon-worthy love interest, and Melissa McCarthy was nominated for a dang Oscar for her scene-stealing performance as another misfit bridesmaid. Please escape the siren’s cave and see this legendary comedy — for your own good!* — K.G.

How to watch: Bridesmaids is now available to rent or buy on Prime Video.

13. The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou Bill Murray leads Wes Anderson's crew in "The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou." Credit: Moviestore / Shutterstock

This one's another comedy that gets you right in the feels on a regular basis, but this time with the quintessential Wes Anderson charm. Inspired by, paying homage to, and gently parodying the legendary ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau, Steve Zissou (Bill Murray, arguably never better) leads a somewhat disgruntled crew played by a slate of stars (Owen Wilson, Anjelica Huston, Cate Blanchett, Willem Dafoe, and more) on a mission to capture the rare shark that killed the cranky Captain's partner. Soundtracked by a gorgeous array of David Bowie covers — performed in Portuguese by cast member Seu Jorge — The Life Aquatic is what to put on when you feel like being taken on an adventure. — C.W.

How to watch: The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou is available to rent or buy on Prime Video.

14. Borat Subsequent Moviefilm

The sequel to Sacha Baron Cohen's mockumentary Borat was a bright spot in an otherwise grim 2020. It scored Oscar nominations and critical acclaim, especially for Bulgarian actor Maria Bakalova, who stole the spotlight as Borat's awkward daughter, Tutar.

Both films follow Baron Cohen, disguised as boorish, backward journalist Borat Sagdiyev, as he endeavors to understand American culture through a series of improvisation set-ups at the expense of unsuspecting real people. Not only is it as viciously funny as the original, but also, this sequel caught in its net then-President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani in a notorious hotel room scene. It's one of the strangest and most oddly affecting products of cinema's — and the world's — weirdest years ever. — C.W.

How to watch: Borat Subsequent Moviefilm is now streaming on Prime Video.

15. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves 

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is the definition of a crowd-pleaser. Thrilling action sequences, ridiculous side characters, beloved actors playing gleefully against type, plenty of Easter eggs for the hardcore DnD fans — this is one adventure you don’t want to miss. 

Chris Pine is Edgin Darvis, a bard and peacekeeper who turned to a life of thievery to support his daughter following the death of his wife — and was thrown in jail for it. After escaping with his friend Holga (Michelle Rodriguez), Edgin will stop at nothing to reunite with his daughter.* — K.G.

How to watch: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is now streaming on Prime Video.

16. The Sapphires Jessica Mauboy, Miranda Tapsell, Deborah Mailman, and Shari Sebbens are "The Sapphires." Credit: Goalpost / Kobal / Shutterstock

A little bit Dreamgirls, a little bit That Thing You Do!, and a whole lot of stellar soul covers: That's the Australian period musical-comedy The Sapphires. The film follows four young singers from a remote Indigenous community (Jessica Mauboy, Miranda Tapsell, Deborah Mailman, and Shari Sebbens) in the 1960s, who are discovered by an aimless manager (Chris O'Dowd), who turns them into a perfectly choreographed girl group bound for Vietnam to perform for the troops. Totally charming, this is one to watch with your parents. — C.W.

How to watch: The Sapphires is available to rent or buy on Prime Video.

17. Barbie

Frankly, the promotional journey for Barbie was so full of pink, so joyful, so fun, that would have been Kenough. The movie could have been a silly trifle, and we'd likely have been pleased. But writer/director Greta Gerwig brought us the universally heralded coming-of-age comedy Ladybird and then the rapturous re-imagining of Little Women. Her Barbie wasn't going to stop at playful. Instead, it parodied the patriarchy with horses, Stallone-inspired fashion, and a rousing dream ballet fueled by an actual banger, "I'm Just Ken."

Margot Robbie was picture-perfect as a Barbie who realizes the world is much bigger than the dreamhouse-dotted Barbie Land. Ryan Gosling was nominated for a rare comedy Oscar for his delightfully deranged take on the insecure man doll who couldn't cope, and so turned to conquering. (Napoleon relates!) While detractors have argued the film's girl-power messaging is simplistic, it's hard to deny that Gerwig did more with this IP than we could have dreamed. Sure, Barbie is a glossy toy commercial. But it's a glossy toy commercial that not only has something to say, but does so through spectacular filmmaking that folds in eye-popping practical effects, enthralling details, discontinued dolls, and jokes that were way outside the box. From Weird Barbie to that on-point Pride and Prejudice mini-series namedrop, Barbie had us so giddy that we felt like kids again.* — Kristy Puchko, Film Editor

How to watch: Barbie is now available to rent or buy on Prime Video.

18. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Steve Martin and Michael Caine have excellent chemistry as con men with opposite styles. Caine’s Lawrence is elegant and debonair, while Martin’s Freddy is brusque and fairly obvious. Predictably, when the two grifters meet in the south of France, they want the other to vacate their territory. The only way to settle the dispute? A contest of con-artistry! Whoever can hustle $50,000 from the "United States Soap Queen," Janet Colgate (Glenne Headly), wins. 1988’s Dirty Rotten Scoundrels — which is itself a remake of 1964's Bedtime Story — is a slapstick, buoyant, and smartly crafted comedy that has since been adapted into a Broadway musical and a 2019 remake (The Hustle starring Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson). But ignore all of those. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is the best and brightest of the bunch. — K.G.

How to watch: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is now available to rent or buy on Prime Video.

19. Heathers Winona Ryder out-means the mean girls. Credit: Cinemarque-New World / Kobal / Shutterstock

What's your damage? Long before Mean Girls was hitting popular bitches with buses, this 1989 pitch-black comedy bridged the gap between the John Hughes era and the more cynical teen cinema that would emerge in the '90s. Winona Ryder and Christian Slater star as Veronica and J.D., a discontented popular girl and outcast newcomer, respectively, who take revenge on a cruel clique of rich girls named Heather. The film takes the viciousness of high school to a darkly hilarious extreme, with its own snarky vernacular and vision of '80s excess (croquet! in blazers!). — C.W.

How to watch: Heathers is now streaming on Prime Video.

20. Thelma

When 93-year-old Thelma receives a phone call from her grandson claiming he’s been arrested and needs money, she wires $10,000 immediately. The only problem? Her grandson is fine. He’s not in jail. Thelma has been scammed! And when faced with disinterest from the police, Thelma takes it upon herself to track down these con artists herself and get her money back. June Squibb is superb as the nonagenarian on a mission, recruiting help from other seniors to achieve her goal — and she gets to ride a sick scooter! — K.G.

How to watch: Thelma is now available to rent or buy on Prime Video.

21. Dr. Strangelove

A bruising Cold War satire, Stanley Kubrick’s paradigm-shifting Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb makes a mockery of nuclear war strategy. The reaction upon its release in 1964 was ecstatic. Few movies before had dared to so boldly deride seemingly prestigious institutions like the Pentagon and the Presidency — or to cheerfully lampoon nuclear armageddon.

When an Air Force bomber receives the order to drop the bomb on the USSR, the U.S. government scrambles to discover who gave the order, who is actually in charge, and how they can avoid doomsday. Strangelove stars a peerless Peter Sellers in multiple roles, George C. Scott, Sterling Hayden, and more — as well as James Earl Jones in his film debut! — K.G. 

How to watch: Dr. Strangelove is now available to rent or buy on Prime Video.

22. His Girl Friday Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell, yes please. Credit: Columbia / Kobal / Shutterstock

This classic screwball rom-com, adapted from the play The Front Page, sees star reporter Hildy Johnson take on one last assignment with her editor ex-husband before she gets out of the game for good to remarry and retire to a quiet life of motherhood. If you're a little burned out on contemporary comedy, there's nothing better for the soul than watching a dame with moxie stalk around in gorgeous skirt suits tossing out rapid-fire banter in a Mid-Atlantic accent. As Hildy Johnson, Rosalind Russell does it better than just about anyone. Throw in Cary Grant as the former boss who's still in love with her — and still gives as good as he gets — and this 1940 film still crackles with energy and wit. — C.W.

How to watch: His Girl Friday is now available to stream, rent, or buy on Prime Video.

23. Galaxy Quest

Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell, and Daryl Mitchell are the fictional crew of a cult TV sci-fi series, Galaxy Quest. Years after the show’s been off the air, they float from convention to convention, signing autographs and wishing their careers had gone in a different direction. Until one day, they’re kidnapped by aliens who saw their TV broadcast from across the galaxy and thought it was real! Uh oh! Now the aliens hope Tim Allen and crew can defend their planet against an invading force, while the hapless band of actors just hopes they can keep up the ruse long enough to find a way home. Galaxy Quest is a deeply silly movie that packs a sneaky emotional punch. An absolute winner, through and through.* — K.G.

How to watch: Galaxy Quest is now available to stream, rent, or buy on Prime Video.

24. 21 Jump Street

21 Jump Street is an energetic and self-aware buddy comedy that premiered in 2012… and it feels very 2012, in that breezy, fun, bro-movie sort of way. Just like in the original '80s TV show, Jump Street features young cops going undercover in a high school — but there’s a twist. While Channing Tatum’s Greg was a popular kid in his glory days, modern Gen Z students look down on his "school sux" attitude. On the other hand, his partner Morton (Jonah Hill), who was always nerdy Greg’s sidekick, suddenly fits in, and this undercover gig becomes a chance to rewrite his disastrously uncool youth. 21 Jump Street is a gas, and it’s smarter and funnier than you’d expect for a nostalgic reboot, thanks to Phil Lord and Christopher Miller at the helm (Clone High, The Lego Movie), a sharp script by Michael Bacall, and an excellent ensemble cast that includes Brie Larson, Rob Riggle, Ellie Kemper, and Ice Cube. — K.G.

How to watch: 21 Jump Street is now available to rent or buy on Prime Video.

25. Late Night Reid Scott and Mindy Kaling star in "Late Night." Credit: Amazon / Moviestore / Shutterstock

Mindy Kaling and a wonderful Emma Thompson spark off each other in this spiky, smart comedy set in the world of late-night TV. Kaling's script follows Molly, an aspiring comedy writer who lands in the male, pale, and stale writer's room ruled with an iron fist by Thompson's legendary host, Katherine Newbury. (Oh, for a world where a woman was allowed to become a legendary late-night host.) While there's a sweet romance side plot with one of the many hey-it's-that-guy faces in the writing staff, the real focus is the relationship between Molly and Katherine, and their quest to work out what's really funny, and why. It's hilarious and heartfelt. — C.W.

How to watch: Late Night is now streaming on Prime Video.

26. Theater Camp

When Joan (Amy Sedaris), the storied theater director of performing arts camp AdirondACTS, falls into a coma, Joan’s son Troy (Jimmy Tatro) must take over her duties for the summer.  The only problem is that Troy is a total business bro who doesn’t understand the difference between a musical and a straight play (is a musical actually just a gay play?). While he’s trying to figure out how his mom kept this camp afloat, longtime counselors, BFFs, and former campers Amos (Ben Platt) and Rebecca-Diane (Molly Gordon) set out to direct a new masterpiece that tells Joan’s story. 

SEE ALSO: 'Theater Camp' review: A great comedy by theater kids, for theater kids

Written by Gordon, Platt, Noah Galvin, and Nick Lieberman, Theater Camp is a sweet, goofy mockumentary — and a love letter to all those who understand the life-or-death stakes of a cast list. — K.G.

How to watch: Theater Camp is now streaming on Prime Video.

27. Zoolander

One of Ben Stiller's greatest roles is supermodel Derek Zoolander, the original himbo. Beautiful and exceptionally dumb, Zoolander hits rock bottom when his place as the world's top male model is usurped by his similarly beautiful and dumb rival Hansel (perhaps Owen Wilson's best role as well???). There's a whole plot here about brainwashing models to carry out political assassinations, but let's be honest — that’s not why you’re watching Zoolander. You're watching Zoolander to see Stiller stand in front of a small diorama and shout, "What is this, a center for ants?!" Zoolander is just as ridiculous, fun, and quotable as it was 20 years ago. You'll never look at a friendly gasoline fight the same way again. — K.G.

How to watch: Zoolander is now streaming on Prime Video.

28. Clueless

Clueless, first of all, is iconic. Nearly 30 years have passed, but it’s still a cultural touchstone for today's teens. Perhaps its staying power comes from its plot, directly lifted from the literal founder of the romantic comedy, Jane Austen. Like Austen's Emma Woodhouse, Clueless' Cher (Alicia Silverstone) acts as a matchmaker to everyone around her but can't seem to get her own love life in order. The story alone does not fully capture the movie’s charm. Clueless is both hilarious and sweet, features unforgettable costumes, and most importantly, is filled to the brim with memorable, quotable lines. Cinema has never heard a more cutting insult than: "You're a virgin who can't drive."* — K.G.

How to watch: Clueless is now streaming on Prime Video.

29. Everybody Wants Some!!

In the last three days before class starts, a 1980 Texas college baseball team parties, carouses, and cruises their way across campus. They've got to have fun while they can — and so we do, too! 

Richard Linklater's 2016 nostalgic hangout flick Everybody Wants Some!! is a spiritual sequel to his 1993 hit Dazed and Confused. Much like Dazed, the plot here is meandering, happy to revel in life's small moments — a signature Linklater style. But unlike some of the director's more introspective titles, like Boyhood and Before Sunrise, the moments here are exuberant, wild, and brimming with energy. Linklater, who based the script on his own experiences, shows clear affection for his characters, a troop of spirited young athletes on the cusp of manhood, carefree and full of life. It's hard to overstate the effervescent charm of this movie, and its cast, which features Glen Powell, Wyatt Russell, Austin Amelio, Tyler Hoechlin, Blake Jenner, Zoey Deutch, and more! — K.G.

How to watch: Everybody Wants Some!! is now streaming on Prime Video.

30. Best in Show Credit: Doane Gregory / Castle Rock / Warner Bros / Kobal / Shutterstock

Christopher Guest's peerless 2000 mockumentary, Best in Show, is so sublime in large part thanks to its cast of highly skilled improvisers. Jennifer Coolidge, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey, Jane Lynch, Michael McKean, John Michael Higgins, and Michael Hitchcock are all participants in a Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show, each vying for the prestigious award they've dedicated their lives to. In typical Guest fashion, the humor here comes from the grounded lunacy of the characters. These quirky people are larger-than-life, and yet as real as your next-door neighbors. Simply put, Best in Show is a celebration of human eccentricity… And there are also a lot of dogs! Sign us up! — K.G.

How to watch: Best in Show is now available to rent or buy on Prime Video.

31. Wayne's World

Wayne’s World has had a truly indelible effect on popular culture. It introduced "Schwing!" into the vernacular and made "That’s what she said" a household joke, for starters. The head-banging to "Bohemian Rhapsody" scene remains one of cinema's most iconic moments to this day. Inspired by an SNL sketch, and produced by Lorne Michaels, Wayne's World is a charming and often absurd comedy that perfectly encapsulates the carefree hope of the early '90s. Also, it's downright hilarious. 

Mike Myers and Dana Carvey are Wayne and Garth, two long-haired, grungy, rock music lovers who host a public access television show in Wayne's parents' basement. When a slick producer (Rob Lowe) offers to buy the show, they jump at the chance to make their dreams come true. But these two freethinkers find having a boss and working for the man might not be worth the money that comes with it. Silly, fun, and much smarter than it looks, Wayne's World is a delightful '90s nostalgia-fest that feels as fresh and engaging as if it were made yesterday.* — K.G.

How to watch: Wayne’s World is now available to rent or buy on Prime Video.

UPDATE: Nov. 1, 2024, 2:21 p.m. EDT This article was originally published on February 25, 2022 and has been updated to reflect the current streaming options.

SAVE UP TO 61%: As of Nov. 6, you can score up to 61% off gaming deals on controllers, headsets, a gaming mouse, and more from top brands like Logitech and Razer at Amazon.

Our top picks: Best overall Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma gaming controller $59 at Amazon (save $90.99) Get Deal Best headset deal Logitech G733 wireless gaming headset $106.99 at Amazon (save $43) Get Deal Best mouse deal Logitech G502 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse $87.99 at Amazon (save $62) Get Deal

Need a gift for the gamer in your life? Or maybe you're looking to upgrade your own gaming setup? Either way, Amazon has a ton of gaming gear on sale ahead of the Big Day (aka Black Friday). It's a great chance to save on a gaming mouse, keyboards, headsets, and more.

SEE ALSO: The best early gaming laptop deals you can snag ahead of Black Friday 2024

Here are our top picks as of Nov. 6:

Best gaming deal overall Opens in a new window Credit: Razer Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma gaming controller $59.00 at Amazon
$149.99 Save $90.99 Get Deal Why we like it

The Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma gaming controller is on sale for $59, which is $90.99 off and a crazy good deal. It’s also the lowest price we’ve seen on this controller, ever. It looks like it dropped on Halloween this year, so you might want to jump on this one before it disappears.

This controller, though wired, is pretty impressive. It has remappable buttons, interchangeable thumbsticks, mecha-tactile action buttons, and a D-pad with hyper-responsive technology for precise and accurate control.

It’s compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC: RGB Lighting.

Best gaming headset deal Opens in a new window Credit: Logitech Logitech G733 wireless gaming headset $106.99 at Amazon
$149.99 Save $43.00 Get Deal Why we like it

You can get the Logitech G733 wireless gaming headset for $106.99 at Amazon. That’s a 29% discount, or $43 off the usual price of $149.99.

With a 20-meter (or approximately 65.62 feet) wireless range, lightspeed audio transmission, and 29 hours of battery life, this little headset is more than worth $106.99 if you're looking for a premium gaming headset.

You can customize the RGB lighting and download the G HUB app to fine-tune the EQ and save profiles. The advanced mic filters also help reduce background noise and make your voice sound clearer during gameplay.

It’s compatible with PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch in Dock.

SEE ALSO: Prime members can score free PC games — here's November's lineup and how to get in on the action Best gaming mouse deal Opens in a new window Credit: Logitech Logitech G502 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse $87.99 at Amazon
$149.99 Save $62.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The Logitech G502 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse with Hero25K sensor is only $87.99 at Amazon. That’s a 41% discount, or $62 off the usual price of $149.99.

This mouse features PowerPlay wireless charging, so you’ll never have to worry about battery life again. It also has 25,600 max DPI sensitivity, 11 customizable buttons, and RGB lighting.

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Nov. 6: OUR TOP PICK Roborock S8 Pro Ultra robot vacuum and mop $899.99 at Amazon (save $700 with on-page coupon) Get Deal BEST MONITOR DEAL ASUS ZenScreen Go portable monitor (MB16AWP) $299 at Amazon (save $150) Get Deal BEST TABLET DEAL Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro $69.99 at Amazon (save $70) Get Deal BEST SPEAKER DEAL Bose TV speaker and soundbar $199 at Amazon (save $80) Get Deal

We're still over a few weeks out from Black Friday, but Amazon has already started dropping deals for all the early birds out there. So, whether you want to start checking off your shopping list or do a little retail therapy to get you through the week, we've rounded up the best discounts we could find at the mega retailer on Nov. 6.

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. If you don't see anything that catches your eye, take a look at our picks from Nov. 4 and Nov. 5. Many of those deals are still live, including a record-low M3 MacBook Pro and the new Bose Smart Soundbar's first price drop.

Our top pick Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock S8 Pro Ultra robot vacuum and mop $899.99 at Amazon
$1,599.99 Save $700.00 with on-page coupon Get Deal

On paper, the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is one of the fancier robot vacuum and mop combos you can get. It dropped in April 2023 with self-washing and self-drying mopping pads, above-average suction power, reactive 3D obstacle avoidance, floor type customization, and liftable brushes and mopping pads that adapt to different tasks. When former Mashable intern Stacia Datskovska tested it out, she found that the high-tech vacuum was packed with many perks, but overall it was hard to live up to its extremely high price tag of $1,599.99. Fortunately, as of Nov. 6, you can pick it up for just $899.99, thanks to an on-page coupon. That brings it back down to its record low from October Prime Day.

Opens in a new window Credit: ASUS ASUS ZenScreen Go 15.6-inch portable monitor (MB16AWP) $299.00 at Amazon
$449.00 Save $150.00 Get Deal

Having extra screen real estate to spread out your work on is a game changer — particularly on the go. The ASUS ZenScreen offers an extra 15.6 inches of monitor space in a slim 11.55mm package that allows you to bring it along wherever your work takes you. It comes with its own built-in battery that'll last about 3.5 hours, embedded speakers, a fold-out adjustable stand for comfortable viewing, and wireless mirroring via WiFi, Miracast, or AirPlay. Plus, it even packs two USB-C ports, one mini HDMI port, and an earphone jack for connectivity. As of Nov. 6, it's on sale for just $299 at Amazon — that's 33% in savings and its lowest price on record.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro $69.99 at Amazon
$139.99 Save $70.00 Get Deal

Like its non-kids specific counterpart we featured yesterday, the new Fire HD 8 Kids Pro just dropped ahead of October Prime Day. It features a better camera, new generative AI-powered features, and 50% more RAM for better performance. That means kids can get the most out of the books, games, videos, and apps with the included Amazon Kids+ subscription. It's also $10 cheaper than the previous version at full price, which we dubbed "an ideal first tablet for your kids." As of Nov. 6, however, you can get it for even less — just $69.99 at Amazon. That's 50% in savings and matches its Prime Big Deals Day pricing.

Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose TV Speaker Soundbar $199.00 at Amazon
$279.00 Save $80.00 Get Deal

Since built-in TV speakers aren't much to write home about, we're big fans of adding soundbars to your home entertainment setup. If you're new to the soundbar world, the Bose TV Speaker is a solid introductory option to add some serious sound without serious bulk. It's small, but mighty, delivering a balanced and natural-sounding audio experience and enhancing dialogue and bass performance. Plus, it's super simple to set up. As of Nov. 6, you can grab it on sale for just $199. That's 29% in savings.

None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.

On Tuesday evening, Nintendo's president Shuntaro Furukawa took to X to make a grand declaration about the Switch 2.

He confirmed that "the successor to Nintendo Switch" will be fully backwards compatible with original Switch software. Additionally, the Nintendo Switch Online service will carry over, likely allowing your account to stay consistent across both platforms and potentially preserving your purchase history.

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Ideally, the catalog of classic Nintendo games included with a Switch Online subscription will carry over, too.

SEE ALSO: New 'Nintendo Music’ app lets you listen to 40 years of video game tunes — here’s how to get it

And that's pretty much all we've got. The post reiterated that we will hear more about the Switch 2 "at a later date," which is beginning to feel like it may not happen in 2024 after all. Earlier rumors suggested a spring launch (similar to the original Switch), but since there’s been no reveal yet, the timeline might be shifting.

For now, Nintendo seems content to focus on things like a music app for phones, a remaster of an obscure Wii U classic, and an alarm clock.

When your current console has sold nearly 150 million units, perhaps you can afford to take your time with the follow-up.

TL;DR: Live stream Inter Milan vs. Arsenal in the Champions League for free on RTÉ Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Champions League hasn't proved too challenging for Inter Milan and Arsenal so far. Both sides are unbeaten in this campaign, with two wins from three games. Something has got to give as these two famous teams meet in Milan this week.

If you want to watch Inter Milan vs. Arsenal in the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Inter Milan vs. Arsenal?

Inter Milan vs. Arsenal in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. GMT on Nov. 6. This fixture takes place at the San Siro.

How to watch Inter Milan vs. Arsenal for free

Inter Milan vs. Arsenal is available to live stream for free on RTÉ Player in Ireland.

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock RTÉ Player. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock free live streams of the Champions League from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Inter Milan vs. Arsenal on RTÉ Player 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. Sign in to RTÉ Player

5. Watch Inter Milan vs. Arsenal for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can 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 Inter Milan vs. Arsenal (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming platforms 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 includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Inter Milan vs. Arsenal in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream PSG vs. Atletico Madrid in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The pick of the fourth round of Champions League fixtures is PSG vs. Atletico Madrid. Both sides have been inconsistent so far this campaign, but there is still time to turn things around and make a strong run at the knockout rounds.

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

When is PSG vs. Atletico Madrid?

PSG vs. Atletico Madrid in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. GMT on Nov. 6. This fixture takes place at the Parc des Princes.

How to watch PSG vs. Atletico Madrid for free

PSG vs. Atletico Madrid is available to live stream for free on Virgin Media Player in Ireland.

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock Virgin Media Player. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock Virgin Media Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream PSG vs. Atletico Madrid 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 Virgin Media Player

5. Watch PSG vs. Atletico Madrid 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 live stream PSG vs. Atletico Madrid (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Virgin Media Player?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Virgin Media 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.

Live stream PSG vs. Atletico Madrid in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.

SAVE $360: As of Nov. 6, the Roborock Q8 Max+ robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $459.99 at Amazon. That's a $360 discount off the regular price of $819.99 and a record-low price for this model.

Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Q8 Max+ robot vacuum and mop combo $459.99 at Amazon
$819.99 Save $360.00 Get Deal

Black Friday is nearly here (it’s only a couple of weeks away), and Amazon’s celebrating the season early with price drops on some of the most popular tech and home goods.

As of Nov. 6, you can score a Roborock Q8 Max+ robot vacuum and mop combo for just $459.99 at Amazon and the Roborock website. That’s 44% off and a $360 price drop from the original MSRP of $819.99. This is the lowest price we’ve seen for this model.

SEE ALSO: There are actually a lot of notable robot vacuum deals live ahead of Black Friday

This robot vac-mop combo features an auto-empty dock, 5,500 Pa high suction power via HyperForce technology, and a 180-minute runtime, making it an ideal pick for big households with little ones or pet parents tired of pulling out an upright every few hours.

It’s smart enough to know when it’s vacuuming carpet and features a fast-cleaning mode for quick cleanups between deeper cleans. With 30 water flow levels, it can adjust to different floor types and clean hard floors and low-pile carpets.

The Roborock app lets you set no-go zones and cleaning schedules so you can vacuum your home while you're running errands or at work. (Coming home to a just-vacuumed floor sounds pretty good, doesn't it?) You can also ask Alexa or Google Assistant to send your robot into action when your hands are full.

SAVE $529.99: As of Nov. 6, buy a 32-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 4K gaming monitor at Samsung for just $999.99, down from its usual price of $1,529.98. You also get a free 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G3 FHD gaming monitor free with purchase.

Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung 32-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 4K gaming monitor $999.99 at Samsung
$1,529.98 Save $529.99 Get a 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G3 FHD gaming monitor free with purchase Get Deal

A great gaming monitor can totally transform your favorite titles. Whether you're cruising through Dragon Age: The Veilguard or getting in some Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 matches, seeing games in rich, crisp 4K can be an awesome experience. And when it comes to monitors, the bigger the better, and two are always better than one — especially when you can buy one and get the other totally free. And right now, thanks to Samsung, you can do just that.

As of Nov. 6, you can get the 32-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 4K gaming monitor on sale for $999.99 at Samsung. That's $529.99 off its normal price of $1,529.98 and a 38% discount. You also get the 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G3 FHD gaming monitor (a $229.99 value) completely free with purchase. That's two monitors for less than the price of one.

SEE ALSO: Save on an Acer PC gaming setup with this BOGO deal at Best Buy

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 4K monitor is no slouch when it comes to displays. It boasts 4K OLED visuals with a 240Hz refresh rate and a 0.02ms response time, all of which are absolutely essential to creating the best possible gaming experience, especially if you play multiplayer matches. That all goes toward giving you the best picture possible, with glare-free visuals, G-Sync compatibility, and a dynamic cooling system that can auto-dim logos and other imagery on-screen to stave off burn-in. Plus, at 32 inches, it's large and in charge so you can immerse yourself further in your game.

The smaller 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G3 FHD monitor may be a bit less souped-up, but it makes for a great secondary display or a unit you might want to use with your daily driver PC to get some work done. But however you use it, it's an excellent deal.

GET A FREE E-BOOK: Prime members can cash in on one free e-book in November from the selection of Amazon First Reads titles. Non-Prime members can grab one title for just $1.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Free e-book and short read with Prime membership Non-Prime members can purchase each for $1.99 Get Deal

We're now well into soup season, which also means it's time to cozy up with some good books. If you're in a money-saving mood to prep for Black Friday sales, Amazon is offering Prime members some free reads during the month of November.

The Amazon First Reads program gifts Prime members one free e-book title this month and tosses in an additional free short story. If you're not a Prime member, you can score one Amazon First Reads title and the short story for just $1.99 each.

SEE ALSO: Amazon deal of the day: The new Fire HD 8 tablet is back down to a record-low $54.99

This month's selection of First Reads covers tons of genres, so all readers are likely to find something that's appealing. Historical fiction title White Mulberry by Rosa Kwon Easton is included in the deal, as is the suspenseful tale Mirror Me by Lisa Williamson Rosenberg. There's also women's fiction, a phycological thriller, true crime, and a contemporary fiction title included in this month's First Reads picks.

November's bonus short read is also free for Prime members, which means you can laugh along with The Answer is No by Fredrik Backman.

Joining the Amazon First Reads program is free, and signing up means you'll get a monthly email with details about the latest First Reads picks. To read these Kindle titles, you'll want either an e-reader or the Kindle app downloaded on a tablet or your smartphone. We're partial to the Kindle Paperwhite, but you certainly don't need a Kindle to dive into these titles.

In a time when everything seems to be getting more expensive, a free deal is something worth celebrating. Prime members get a free e-book and short story this month from the Amazon First Reads program, while non-members can purchase each for just $1.99. Kick off cozy reading season ASAP.

Trying to game Wordle isn't my bag, I'll admit.

My ideal daily Wordle session starts with me plucking a legible five-letter combination out from my stream of consciousness and seeing where that random guess takes me.

The game becomes a sort of linguistic Magic Eye at that point: If I loosen my focus and look past the initial guess to imagine all the words that might be formed from any yellow- or green-marked letter, I'll eventually find the answer. Or not! And that's OK, I'm fine with a loss.

Some people like to win under any circumstances, though, and I get it. It feels great to maintain that daily streak, especially as it jumps into the double digits and beyond.

Sure, you could always cheat and look up the answer, but there's no sense of accomplishment in that. Gaming Wordle is the only agreeable middle-ground there, and the best place to find that comfort zone is starting word strategy.

So let's get into it. The internet has lots of thoughts.

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How should we think about Wordle starting word strategies?

Let's think about this holistically first. You've got 26 letters in the alphabet. Of those, five (plus the letter "Y" at times) are vowels, the basic building block for most words.

So at a very basic level, any five-letter combination that helps you rule out more vowels early is going to trim down the galaxy of possible answers.

With that basic reality in mind, we can immediately pick out a few ideal starting words There are others, but ADIEU, AUDIO, and OUIJA all cover four vowels. You won't know if any yellow or green letters appear twice, say if the answer is "sweet" or "radar," but you can at least spot some critical letters right at the start.

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That's good enough for most people. Starting with vowel-heavy words will give you an edge with Wordle's puzzle-solving every time. But it's also not that simple, since not every letter is created equally. Yes, vowels appear in basically every word, but some are more or less common. The same goes for consonants.

There's also the Wordle dictionary. There are more than 10,000 words the game will recognize as allowable guesses, but there's a much smaller list of words — only a few thousand — that qualify as possible solutions. The NYT even trimmed down that solution list after it acquired Wordle. So while you could use a more obscure word like AUREI (the plural form of aureus, an ancient Roman gold coin, for those who are curious!) as a guess, it's not going to be the day's answer.

If going vowel-heavy isn't enough and you want to cover some of the more common consonants as well, RAISE is an ideal starting word since it covers the three most common vowels and the two most common consonants as they appear in dictionaries.

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What is the best Wordle starting word, really?

For those who don't want to risk feeling like they're cheating Wordle, you might want to stop reading here. You can use the strategies and ways of thinking above to give yourself an edge in every day's new puzzle, and that's plenty for most players.

For those who want to dive deeper down the rabbit hole, however, there's an excellent video from Grant Sanderson, a mathematician and computer scientist who goes by 3Blue1Brown on YouTube. Sanderson applied his knowledge of "information theory" to Wordle, and he coded some testing programs that measure things like letter frequency to determine the best of the best starting words.

It's a dense 30 minutes of explanation that's heavy on the math talk, but Sanderson's friendly demeanor and willingness to take the time necessary to break down complex ideas for viewers makes it a fascinating watch.

In this initial video from Sanderson (you didn't think it was going to be as easy as one video, did you?), the ultimate takeaway leaves us with CRANE as the best Wordle starting word. But it's not that simple. Because Sanderson's breakdown focuses on letter frequency, CRANE is just the first stage of information gathering. It's only the "best" if you use what you know about the right and wrong letters in that first word to inform a perfect second guess.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Is your head swimming yet? Do you wish you'd just tapped out after the first section?? That's where I'm at! But wait, we're not even done yet.

A week after the above video post, Sanderson dropped another one, titled "Oh, wait, actually the best Wordle opener is not 'crane'...." It turns out, there was a slight bug in his original test program. He says right up front that the bug "affects a very small percentage of cases," so it doesn't undermine the substantive lessons from the first video.

Without getting into the heavy math, the bug relates specifically to solutions that have multiples of the same letter, and how Wordle handles that.

Sanderson felt the need to put out a second video because, while "very little of substance actually changes" from the original video, the final conclusion relating to optimal starting word is affected. The same caveat from before applies here as well: An optimal starting word is only as good as how the guess that follows uses the information gleaned from the first one.

With that context in mind, Sanderson's amended ideal starting word is SALET (which is an alternate spelling for "sallet," a type of helmet worn during the Middle Ages #themoreyouknow), though TRACE and CRATE work nearly as well. Especially since both of those latter options are potential Wordle solutions.

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Honestly, one of the most important takeaways from all these dives down math-y rabbit holes is the notion I mentioned above: Your first guess is only strong in the context of the guesses that follow. That's the whole game of Wordle in the end: A single guess provides you with information that you then need to use to narrow down the list of subsequent guesses.

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But! (Yeah, we're not done here.) There's another school of thought on how to approach solving Wordle. Instead of playing the game as intended and using each previous guess to inform the next one, you instead stick to the letter frequency game and try to rule out the most common letters, consonants and vowels both, up front, irrespective of any clues you pick up.

This approach effectively "wastes" your starting stretch of guesses on locked-in choices that are meant to narrow down the number of possible letters you have to work with. Just know that if you play Wordle in "hard mode," this strategy won't work, since each successive guess needs to include any letters that are confirmed to be in the solution by the previous guess.

Is there a best Wordle starting word that doesn't go so hard on all the math?

As the top commenter on Sanderson's original video legendarily notes: "Interesting video, real good stuff. Gonna keep using PENIS but this was really cool and informative!"

For those who want to skip the long and winding road into math-land, YouTuber Bentellect has a short, sweet breakdown of his starting strategy.

So RATIO first, then MENDS, then LUCKY. That's it. With those three choices, you'll have slimmed down the list of possible letters to the point that figuring out the solution with your final guesses becomes significantly easier. It's not a surefire winning strategy for every day's puzzle. I'm not sure there is one, and even if there is, knowing it would essentially break the game.

Mashable's own Wordle expert Caitlin Welsh prefers a different three-word starter combination: SCALY, GUIDE, and THORN. The premise is the same though: Caitlin, like Bentellect, is narrowing down the list of possible letters that could appear in the solution by casting the widest net possible, alphabetically speaking, with her first three guesses.

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So there you have it. There's no single perfect starting guess for Wordle. There's a whole spectrum of them, along with a long list of caveats that basically boil down to: How much do you want to break the game? I said it at the start and I'll say it again: Stream of consciousness is the way to go. Use Wordle like I do, as a meditative brain-bender to loosen up those thinking muscles at the start of your day.

For those who want to win at any cost, though, hopefully this extended rundown of what works best will get you closer to climbing that daily streak into the triple digits.

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The fourth round of Champions League fixtures includes some really interesting matchups, including Club Brugge vs. Aston Villa.

Aston Villa were top of the standings after three games, with a perfect record and zero goals conceded. Club Brugge meanwhile have only won one game so far, and find themselves fighting for a playoff spot. Aston Villa will be favorites to win this fixture as they look to bounce back from losing to Spurs at the weekend.

If you want to watch Club Brugge vs. Aston Villa in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Club Brugge vs. Aston Villa?

Club Brugge vs. Aston Villa in the Champions League kicks off at 5:45 p.m. GMT on Nov. 6. This fixture takes place at the Jan Breydel Stadium.

How to watch Club Brugge vs. Aston Villa for free

Club Brugge vs. Aston Villa is available to live stream for free on Virgin Media Player in Ireland.

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to access Virgin Media Player. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock Virgin Media Player to stream the Champions League 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 Club Brugge vs. Aston Villa (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.

If you travel frequently but don't want to miss out on select Champions League fixtures, you will need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for Virgin Media Player?

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TL;DR: Live stream Sabalenka vs. Rybakina in the 2024 WTA Finals for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2024 WTA Finals has already delivered some really exciting matches, and we're expecting more of the same from Sabalenka vs. Rybakina. As the top-ranked player going into the tournament, Sabalenka will be favoured by many to come out on top in this battle. But this is the WTA Finals, so there are no easy games.

If you want to watch Sabalenka vs. Rybakina in the 2024 WTA Finals for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

How to watch Sabalenka vs. Rybakina in the 2024 WTA Finals for free

The 2024 WTA Finals are available to live stream for free on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, including Sabalenka vs. Rybakina.

If you're outside the country for this game, you might need to use a VPN to unblock TVNZ+. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to secure servers in other countries, meaning you can unblock TVNZ+ from anywhere in the world.

Access free live streams of the 2024 WTA Finals by following these simple steps:

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading services do tend to offer incentive deals such as free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these deals, you can access free live streams of Sabalenka vs. Rybakina without actually spending anything. This isn't a long-term solution, but it gives you enough time to watch every WTA Finals match before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the WTA Finals?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream the WTA Finals for free, 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.

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BOGO ACER GAMING PC AND MONITOR: As of Nov. 6, Best Buy is offering a BOGO promotion on an Acer PC gaming setup. You can get 55% off an Acer Nitro Curved Gaming Monitor with the purchase of an Acer Predator Orion RTX 4070 Super gaming PC.

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Ahead of the Black Friday shopping event, Best Buy's been dropping some truly excellent Buy One, Get One deals for shoppers to consider. If you've been itching to find some good gaming PC deals this month, the retailer has you covered with this Acer BOGO deal.

With this offer, you get 55% off an Acer Nitro 31.5-inch Curved Gaming Monitor when you purchase the Acer Predator Orion RTX 4070 Super gaming PC. This would normally save you $220, but the added bonus of this deal is the PC is currently discounted by $300 on its own right now, so you're actually saving $520 in total, bringing the total price to $1,629.98 from $2,149.98.

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This is a worthy PC to invest in as well. Fitted with an RTX 4070 Super graphics card, Intel Core i7 processor, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD, it's ready to power through all of your favorite games. The monitor has plenty to offer as well, with 2560x1440 resolution, a 180Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and large 31.5-inch curved screen. That's not all, though. The gaming PC also comes with a USB keyboard and USB mouse, so you can be ready to start playing on it right away.

This is an excellent offer to take advantage of ahead of Black Friday, so make sure to check out Acer's BOGO deal at Best Buy before it's gone.

Best Buy's been on a roll with its BOGO deals lately. Alongside this one, they're also offering a BOGO promotion on Samsung TVs and LG monitors. These are great discounts to check out before Black Friday kicks off, but Best Buy has plenty planned for that sale event as well. Target and Walmart are also ahead of the game with their own Black Friday deals throughout the month, so there's plenty to check out for this season of savings.

SAVE $270: As of Nov. 6, Lenovo's Ideapad 1 laptop is on sale for a limited time at $309.99. That's a discount of $270 on list price.

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Gaming laptops come with a wide range of price tags. If you're just looking to get started with an entry-level pick that won't break the bank, there are thankfully quite a few options to choose from. Right now, Best Buy is offering a discount on a Lenovo Ideapad 1 laptop as part of its Deal of the Day. This most certainly fits the bill as a more affordable entry-level pick.

This Lenovo Ideapad 1 is currently on sale for $309.99, $270 off its list price of $579.99. This offer is part of Best Buy's Deal of the Day, so you'll only have through the rest of Nov. 6 to jump on it. It's well worth investing in as well, given its specs.

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This Full HD laptop is fitted with an AMD Ryzen 5 7520U processor, AMD Radeon graphics, a 256GB SSD, and 8GB RAM, making it a great pick for more casual gamers or those just looking for a reliable work laptop. It also features a touchscreen for ease of use, which is a nice bonus.

Don't miss out on this offer for the Lenovo Ideapad 1 at Best Buy.

If you're hoping to find even more gaming laptop deals, you won't have to wait too long with Black Friday coming up in a few weeks. Retailers like Target, Walmart, and Best Buy are prepping for the seasonal sale event with some exciting discounts, so keep your eyes out for laptop deals as they appear.