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TL;DR: Live stream Al Kholood vs. Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League for free on 10Play. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Saudi Pro League has plenty of interesting storylines, but most fans are only interested in watching Cristiano Ronaldo. The footballing icon just keeps on going, most recently scoring a last-minute penalty to secure a victory over Al-Shabab.

Ronaldo's Al Nassr take on Al Kholood in the next Saudi Pro League fixture. Al Nassr need to keep winning to keep pace with Al-Hilal at the top of the standings.

If you want to watch Al Kholood vs. Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Al Kholood vs. Al Nassr?

Al Kholood vs. Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League kicks off at 11:05 a.m. ET on Oct. 25. This fixture takes place at King Abdullah Sports City.

How to watch Al Kholood vs. Al Nassr for free

Al Kholood vs. Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League is available to live stream for free on 10Play.

10Play is geo-restricted to Australia, 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 Australia, meaning you can unblock free live streams of the Saudi Pro League from anywhere in the world.

Access a free live stream of Al Kholood vs. Al Nassr by following these simple steps:

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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 Australia

4. Visit 10Play

5. Live stream Al Kholood vs. Al Nassr 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 Al Kholood vs. Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select Saudi Pro League fixtures before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for 10Play?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on 10Play, for a number of reasons:

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• Up to eight simultaneous connections

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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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If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Hurdle: Everything you need to know to find the answers Hurdle Word 1 hint

California rolls are a popular example.

SEE ALSO: Mini crossword answers for October 25 Hurdle Word 1 answer

SUSHI

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Good to have insurance if you ever have one of these.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 25 Hurdle Word 2 Answer

WRECK

Hurdle Word 3 hint

Abrupt, possibly rude.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 25 Hurdle Word 3 answer

TERSE

Hurdle Word 4 hint

A neck warmer.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for October 25 Hurdle Word 4 answer

SCARF

Final Hurdle hint

Something you probably didn't want to be late for while growing up.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Games available on Mashable Hurdle Word 5 answer

CLASS

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for October 21's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: Hurdle hints and answers for October 25 What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for October 25 Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Want a hit about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Not losing

• Green: Tracking America's pastime

• Blue: Ball movement

• Purple: A group of teams

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow - Win

• Green - Found in a baseball box score

• Blue - Types of basketball passes

• Purple - ____ League

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #31 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• Win: CONQUEST, SUCCESS, TRIUMPH, VICTORY

• Found in a baseball box score: ERA, H, LOB, R

• Types of basketball passes: BOUNCE, CHEST, OVERHEAD, SKIP

• ____ League: AMERICAN, CHAMPIONS, G, PREMIER

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

SEE ALSO: Mini crossword answers for October 25

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

Elon Musk's X appears to be adding yet another fee for third party apps, according to an affected app developer.

After acquiring then-Twitter, Musk made big sweeping changes to the platform's API, which allows third-party developers to integrate X into their platforms. The biggest change? Charging thousands of dollars just to access X's API, which used to be free to use for most developers.

Under Musk, many app developers found that they'd have to pay $42,000 per month, in order to continue using X integration. 

Some third-party companies like Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo just removed X from their app. Many apps that depended on X API access had to shut down. However, some companies had no choice but to fork over the $42,000 per month just to access the lowest-priced tier of X's Enterprise API plan. 

SEE ALSO: Why Elon Musk is skipping around on stage for Donald Trump

Now, those companies that are paying tens of thousands of dollars to X per month are being asked to pay additional fees to the tune of $1 per month for each account that will be connecting to X's API through their app. Again, this monthly $1 per account fee is on top of the $42,000+ per month companies are already paying for X API access.

Musk squeezing developers dry for a buck

Social media management app Publer was the first to go public with the most recent X API changes.

"I just got off a call with our Enterprise Partner Manager at Twitter/X, and unfortunately, I have some bad news for those using the free version of Publer," Publer founder and CEO Ervin Kalemi wrote in a post on X. "In addition to the hefty Twitter/X API Enterprise fee ($42K/month), starting November 1st, we will also have to pay $1 monthly for each Twitter/X account connected to Publer. Long story short, we can no longer support Twitter/X for free."

Mashable reached out to X for confirmation and any more information about this apparent change to the platform's fee structure, and we will update if we hear back.

To get a better understanding of what these fees mean to third-party app creators, here's an example: According to Publer's own reports, the company was making between $125,000 and $140,000 per month at the beginning of the year. Based on those numbers, X currently takes more than one-third of Publer's revenue each month due to the $42,000 per month API cost.

Let's say a social media management company like Publer charges users $10 per month to manage their social media through their app. Based on Publer's previously reported revenue, that means Publer could have up to 14,000 paying customers. If each paying user connects just one X account to use on Publer, those new X per account fees could now cost Publer an extra $14,000 per month or $168,000 per year. Again, this is in addition to the $504,000 per year a company like Publer already pays X for the lowest tier of X's Enterprise API access.

And if you're wondering how much other social media companies like Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube charge developers and companies for API access, it's nothing. All those companies provide API access at zero cost, free to use.

X's once-lively app ecosystem barely exists now

Charging exorbitant fees for API access is easily one of the more controversial decisions that Elon Musk made after acquiring then-Twitter. Before Musk, Twitter was known for having a robust third-party app ecosystem. 

Indie developers as well as larger companies were freely creating their own apps that provided Twitter users with additional functionality not built-in to the platform itself. Some found financial success with their apps that utilized Twitter's free API. However, in return, these third-party apps encourage content creation, engagement, and overall Twitter platform usage.

Since Musk took ownership, however, many of those apps have since shuttered. The once-bustling forums and message boards where developers shared daily news and tips about Twitter's API are now dead. The developers that can afford it are being forced to pay dearly to keep their apps afloat. With the latest additional API fees, it'll be interesting to see how many developers continue to allow themselves to be squeezed by Musk.

In just a few days, we'll all have access to Apple's latest iPhone software update, iOS 18.2, but the beta is already available to some developers.

Of course, the most news shattering feature of the new iOS update is Apple's AI-related features. Among them are Genmoji, AI-powered custom emojis; image playground, which allows users to create images based on a text description from their library; and Image Wand, which Mashable's Stan Schroeder described as "essentially Image Playground integrated into the Notes app." Siri can answer your questions using ChatGPT now, and there are expanded AI writing tools. Finally, there's Visual Intelligence, in which AI gives you info about something your camera is pointed at — like, say, hours of a place of business.

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If AI isn't really your thing, there's still something for you in the new update. You can turn off game previews in your Apple Arcade, use built-in categories for organizing your emails in the mail app, layer voice memos on top of each other and mix them in the voice memo app, and change your default apps in your settings. You can change up the volume limit, there are new sections for managing data in Safari, and you can favorite categories in the Podcasts app.

Overall, lots of changes and updates to look forward to.

TikTok is bringing its STEM feed to all users in the U.S., UK, and Ireland. Previously, it was only enabled for users under 18.

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Launched last year, the STEM feed is a designated hub for vetted science, technology, engineering, and math content. Since its launch, nearly 200 million videos have been uploaded to the feed. It also spurred an 18 percent increase in STEM-related content on the platform. One-third of teen users in the U.S., UK, and Ireland use the STEM feed on a weekly basis.

All videos on the STEM feed must be approved by Common Sense Networks and The Poynter Institute for Media Studies. Common Sense assesses a video's age-appropriateness, and Poynter checks its reliability. Misinformation runs rampant on the platform — Newsguard recently found that AI-enhanced videos spreading election misinformation garnered over 380 million views — and the STEM feed provides a rare haven of vetted content.

The STEM feed has been used to counter claims that the platform is damaging to teen mental health — despite overwhelming evidence of social media's impact on teen mental health. In two U.S. congressional hearings, TikTok CEO Shou Chew pointed to the feed as an example of TikTok fostering a love of learning and science and math.

The STEM feed is one of several Topic Feeds available on the platform. These hubs serve as topic-specific alternatives to your FYP and Following feed. They've launched Sports, Food, Gaming, and Fashion feeds.

While the feed is now enabled for all users in the U.S., UK, and Ireland, you can turn it off in the app's settings under "content preferences."

Hilarious comedian and actress Ali Wong took on 'Hot Ones.'

TL;DR: Live stream Fenerbahce vs. Manchester United in the Europa League for free on Tabii. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Europa League hasn't been a welcome distraction for Manchester United this season. Erik ten Hag's side haven't won in this competition yet. They haven't lost either, but a win would have been nice as they are tough to come by in the Premier League right now.

Fenerbahce will be desperate to pile on the pressure as they host Manchester United in the Europa League. José Mourinho is in charge of Fenerbahce, adding another level of spice to this matchup.

If you want to watch Fenerbahce vs. Manchester United in the Europa League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Fenerbahce vs. Manchester United?

Fenerbahce vs. Manchester United in the Europa League kicks off at 8 p.m. BST on Oct. 24. This fixture takes place at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium.

How to watch Fenerbahce vs. Manchester United for free

Fenerbahce vs. Manchester United is available to live stream for free on Tabii.

Tabii is offering free live streams of the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League for the next three seasons. Tabii is geo-restricted to Turkey, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Turkey, meaning you can unblock free live streams of the Europa League from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Fenerbahce vs. Manchester United on Tabii 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 Turkey

4. Sign in to Tabii

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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 Europa League without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to live stream Fenerbahce vs. Manchester United (plus more Europa League fixtures) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Tabii?

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

• Servers in 105 countries including Turkey

• 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.

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More sex workers are supporting Kamala Harris in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, new data shows.

Nearly three out of four (74 percent) said they will vote for Harris in a poll of over 200 sex workers conducted by research firm SWR Data in the last week. Just above nine percent will vote for Trump, and the same amount are undecided. More than 7 percent will vote for someone other than Harris or Trump. One person said they definitely won't vote.

SEE ALSO: Porn performers launch campaign against Project 2025

While the sample size is small, it's a subgroup within the estimated two million adult creators in the U.S., according to a press release shared with Mashable.

Credit: SWR Data

Porn performers working on studio sets are the strongest Harris supporters, with 81 percent voting for the candidate. Considering that Project 2025 — the right-wing policy wishlist for Trump if he wins — includes outlawing porn, it makes sense that performers want his opponent to win. Harris support is also strong among strippers, with 78 percent of those polled voting for her.

Trump, meanwhile, has the strongest support among webcam models (11 percent) and phone sex operators (11 percent). But all Trump supporters polled said they're extremely certain in their choice of candidate, while only 80 percent of Harris voters are extremely certain. Last month, Mashable reported that some sex workers are uncertain about voting for Harris considering her past actions. These included co-sponsoring the bill SESTA while a senator (a law that, along with FOSTA, were anti-sex-trafficking in theory, but in practice, researchers say hurt sex workers) and helping shut down Backpage.com, which sex workers say made them less safe.

Despite the hesitation to vote for her, Harris supporters speak about politics with their fans more often than Trump voters do: 20 percent of Harris voters do so "very often," contrasted with six percent of Trump voters. Thirty-seven percent of Harris voters speak about politics "occasionally," while only 19 percent of Trump supporters do. Half of Trump-voting creators never speak about politics with fans, and only 18 percent of Harris voters never do.

"With censorship and bodily autonomy on the ballot, the stakes could not be higher," MelRose Michaels, adult performer and co-founder of SWR Data, commented on the press release. "We're seeing a highly political, highly engaged sex worker population embrace its voice and flex its muscle. While there’s certainly still significant concern in the community over Harris' role in passing FOSTA, there's clearly much much greater concern about the possibility of a second Trump administration and the potential repercussions of Project 2025-like theocracy."

SAVE UP TO 35%: Beats headphones are up to 35% off this week. Find the Powerbeats Pro for $40 off at Best Buy, the Solo 4 for $69.96 off, and the Studio Buds for $49.96 off.

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With all the headphones on the market, how does one decide what pair to get? Well, the easy answer is to chase the deals. This week, those deals point straight to Beats headphones and earbuds. Before there were AirPods, there were Beats. Apple's original dive into earbuds and headphones has since been overshadowed by AirPods, but they're still fantastic. Plus, they're compatible with Android as well as iOS systems.

This week, we've spotted deals across the Beats lineup. You can find savings on headphones and earbuds from the brand that are up to 35% off.

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The Beats Solo 4 are a more budget-friendly entry in the Beats headphone line-up. While they don't have active noise cancellation, these on-ear headphones feature spatial audio and dynamic head tracking for sound that moves with you. Plus, at full charge, they have 50 hours of battery life — that will get you through the entire work week.

Right now, the Beats Solo 4 are on sale at Amazon for $129.99, saving you $69.96 for 35% off.

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For a sportier pair of earbuds, look to the Powerbeats Pro. When we first tested these back in 2019, we found them to have better sound, fit, and battery life than AirPods. While haven't put them head-to-head with the latest AirPod models, the Powerbeats Pro still make a great pair.

They're completely wireless, so you don't get tied up while working out, plus they're sweat-resistant. Right now, Best Buy is running a sale on the Powerbeats Pro, bringing them down to $159.99 for $40 off.

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For affordable earbuds with active noise cancellation, the Beats Studio Buds are a great pick, especially if you're looking for an AirPod alternative. All Beats come with the same easy connectivity as AirPods, instantly connecting with iOS systems, however, they're also compatible with Androids too.

The Studio Buds come with eight hours of battery life and 24 hours with the charging case. You can switch between ANC and transparent modes when you need to be aware of your surroundings.

Right now, you can get the already affordable earbuds for $99.99. This is an especially good deal compared to the AirPods 4 with ANC, which cost $168.99. This deal on the Beats Studio Buds saves you $49.96 for 33% off.

Music legends Tegan and Sara have experienced a lot in their over 25 years in the music industry. Here, they share some valuable life experience for breakout star, Chappell Roan as she navigates superstardom.

Google Calendar is getting a big design revamp, so it may look quite different on your web browser. Among the changes is the option to toggle to dark mode, which some users will certainly welcome.

Google published a blog detailing the changes, which began rolling out this week. Most of the changes are a part of the company's shift to its Material Design 3 standards. You can expect different buttons, new fonts, and a focus on legibility.

SEE ALSO: How to share your Google calendar

Google wrote about changes were:

• Controls (like buttons, dialogs, and sidebars) that are more modern and accessible

• Interface typography that uses Google’s custom-designed and highly-legible typefaces 

• Iconography that is legible and crisp, with a fresh feel 

Of course, there's dark mode, which many people prefer for battery conservation and eye strain. The dark mode option is available in the settings icon at the top-right corner of your Google Calendar, under the "Appearance" tab.

Google gave a preview of what the new calendar and dark mode options will look like.

Credit: Google Dark mode! Credit: Google

While the changes to Google Calendar might not be the most dramatic shifts in history, it's good to be ready for anything new in a tool you likely use daily.

SAVE $220: As of Oct. 24, get the 34-inch Alienware Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor for $679.99 at Dell. That's a discount of 29%.

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A great monitor can completely transform your favorite games. When you can see everything in stunning detail, there's no screen tearing, and you've got the perfect blend of contrast and brilliant colors that highlight the game's graphics, you're enhancing your experience. Same goes with crazy colorful games – the better things look, the more fun you'll have since you're not bogged down wondering if you're missing out on the way things should look. And right now, you can snag a great price on a monitor that'll help you take your gaming sessions to the next level.

As of Oct. 24, you can get the 34-inch Alienware Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor for $679.99 from Dell. That's $220 off its normal price of $899 and a discount of 29%.

This behemoth of a monitor will take up plenty of desk real estate, but it's worth it for the immersion, given its curve. It boasts a 165Hz refresh rate via DisplayPort and 100Hz via HDMi, with AMD FreeSync and VESA AdaptiveSync options. With a 0.1 ms response time, you'll absolutely notice some improvements in how you play, too – that kind of speed can make all the difference between winning and losing in games like the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

You'll get a low-latency picture with tear-free gaming, smooth gameplay, and great-looking colors as well as darker shades thanks to the QD-OLED curved 1800 panel. Beyond that, the monitor is attractive on its own, with the iconic Alienware logo on the back and a supportive swiveling base that you can use to customize how your screen is angled and how it fits on your desk or table. It's high time for a splurge, so might as well grab this monitor while it's still available for this kind of price.

It's no secret that kids love Roblox, which has led to tons of parental concerns about child safety over the years. Now, the company behind the game is doing something about it.

Bloomberg reported that Roblox is adding enhanced child safety features sometime next month. These include new accounts for parents that allow them to see what their kids are getting up to online, as well as requirements for parental permission to access certain features or modes for players who are 13 or younger.

SEE ALSO: Google launches new gaming world for kids on Roblox

Put bluntly, these features may feel like too little, too late for some of Roblox's biggest critics. As a robust platform for game creation, Roblox has an essentially unlimited number of games and modes for players to mess around with, and inevitably, some of those are going to be inappropriate at best and actively exploitative at worst.

In just the latest of Roblox's many high-profile child safety-related problems, a woman arrested in Florida last week faces a deeply disturbing allegation that she coerced a 10 year-old into doing serious harm to a baby. There is, sadly, a long history of related cases. A 2022 lawsuit accused Roblox of allowing for a young girl to be sexually and financially exploited, for example. Sony, for its part, blocked Roblox from appearing on PlayStation consoles until recently over safety concerns.

But some child safety features are better than none.

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Oct. 24: OUR TOP PICK Apple MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $699.99 at Amazon (save $299.01) Get Deal BEST GAMING DEAL Amazon Luna wireless controller $49.99 at Amazon (save $20) Get Deal BEST TABLET DEAL Google Pixel tablet (128GB) $274.99 at Amazon (save $124.01) Get Deal BEST HEADPHONES DEAL Beats Solo 4 $129 at Amazon (save $69.96) Get Deal

From Apple to Google, this week has brought us plenty of excellent deals on wishlist-worthy brands and products. And since we're still over a month out from Black Friday, we're welcoming the deals with open arms. If you're looking to partake in some early holiday shopping, we've got you covered with the best Amazon deals you can shop each day.

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on Oct. 24. If you missed out on our picks from earlier this week, be sure to take a look. Many of the deals from Oct. 22 and Oct. 23 are still available to add to your cart, including a pair of Sony headphones for under $40 and a coupon that drops the Fire TV Stick 4K Max to a record-low.

Our top pick Apple MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $699.99 at Amazon
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Want to upgrade your MacBook? You can do it on a budget if you opt for the 13.6-inch M2 MacBook Air from 2022. Sure, it's not the latest and greatest MacBook on the market, but it's still a very solid laptop. Tech Reporter Alex Perry gave it the Mashable Choice Award badge of honor, praising its peppy M2 processor, rock-solid battery life, slim profile, and more than satisfying keyboard design. Not only did it get a permanent price drop back in March when the M3 made its debut, knocking its starting price down from $1,099 to $999, but Amazon also just knocked another $299.01 off as of Oct. 24. That brings the price down to a wallet-friendly all-time low of $699.99.

Read our full review of the M2 MacBook Air.

Amazon Luna wireless controller $49.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal

While we haven't had the honor, our buds at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) tested and reviewed the Amazon Luna controller and dubbed it "an excellent gamepad that provides the optimal Luna game-streaming experience." The real standout is its separate WiFi connection, which helps reduce input lag as you play. While technically an optional add-on for the Luna gaming experience, they called it a "must-have" and granted it an Editors' Choice award. It's regularly $69.99, but you can save $20 as of Oct. 24 and pick one up for only $49.99.

Google Pixel tablet (128GB) $384.99 at Amazon
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Google's first attempt at a tablet went much better than its first attempt at a smartwatch. The specs aren't going to blow you away, but they're definitely acceptable; it packs a Google Tensor G2 chip with 8GB of RAM under its hood and 8MP cameras on the front and back, an 11-inch 2560 x 1600 display, and up to 12 hours of battery life per charge. It really shines when paired with the speaker dock (sold separately), which transforms it into a useful smart display or, as Mashable's Alex Perry called it, "a nifty little desktop TV." Regularly $399, you can grab the 128GB version on sale for just $274.99 as of Oct. 24.

Read our full review of the Google Pixel tablet.

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We all have the best intentions when it comes to entertaining the kids — outdoor activities, board games, sports classes, wood whittling — but it doesn't always turn out that way. Screens are just too handy and easy. Not to mention parents are generally exhausted from the reality of the working week and, well, parenting.

Indeed, it's only a matter of time before you'll turn to technology to save the day. Nothing captures the attention of a child like a desktop, tablet, laptop, or mobile, and there's nothing you can do about it. It's time to just accept it. And let's be honest: Modern kids have never known a world without the Internet and screens.

The problem, of course, is that the internet is full of danger for kids, including explicit materials, bullying, and cyber criminals. Fortunately, there is a solution in the form of parental control software. If that sound a bit new and scary, here's a quick explainer and a selection of the best options to keep your kids safe.

What is parental control software?

In the most basic terms, it's a software that helps you to manage all the devices your kids use — as well as the way they use them. It's all about making sure the online world is a safe space for your kids to explore. Though you should chat with your littles ones about the importance of safety before you let them loose online or implement any software.

How does parental control software work?

Parental control software lets you keep tabs your child's phone, tablet, or computer via an app. You can monitor internet searches and browsing history, as well as block inappropriate apps (or block distracting apps during homework hours) or even limit device usage all together. It's less invasive than physically going through their phone or computer. And when kids know that their activity is being watched or managed, they're more likely to practice better cyber safety habits.

What's a safe amount of screen time for kids?

It's easy to get sucked into scaremongering over kids' screen time. It's not the end of the world if kids have more screens than parents would like, and parents should give themselves a break when it comes to relieving the stress of parenting with a little screen time. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests very limited screen time for children under two years old, an hour a day between the ages of two and five, and two hours between the ages of five and eight. Beyond that it's important to talk to your child about responsible screen use. Problems associated with too much screen time include weight gain, sleep problems, and general inactivity.

What is geofencing?

Parental control software can also help keep tabs on your kid when they're not at home. Though most have GPS and some sort of basic "Where's my child?" function, only a select few software options offer geofencing, which is a big help for parents juggling the schedules of multiple children.

This location-based service lets you set up virtual boundaries around where a child should or shouldn't be, as well as a specific time that the child should be there. Let's say that your child goes straight from school to a sports practice three times a week. The geofencing feature will monitor their phone's location and will alert you if your child doesn't show up to the scheduled area on time. Teenagers may even enjoy not being bombarded with "Where are you?" texts. Geofencing can also be used to monitor web time when your child is in a designated location. For instance, some parents may disable games or social media during school.

What is the best parental control software?

There are plenty of parental control software options out there for you to consider, with something for every family. We have researched everything on offer and lined up a selection of the very best services, including software from big names like Kaspersky, Qustodio, and Norton. Basically, we've done all the hard work for you.

These are the best parental control software options for 2024.

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File sharing has come a long way since LimeWire — but users of torrenting sites may still have security and privacy fears.

This is where a VPN can help.

What is a VPN?

VPNs encrypt data leaving your computer and make it impossible for others to see what you’re downloading. To the uninitiated, these virtual private networks assign a virtual IP address to obscure your real location from others, which is important when sharing snippets of files with other users of a torrenting client, especially if what you’re sharing is copyrighted material. (This is of course illegal and we do not condone it!)

Do you need a VPN for torrenting?

Torrenting is a great way to share big files (freeware apps, movies, books, etc.) that are in the public domain. This is because you download parts of them from a number of users instead of from a single place, so the demands are less on any one server and downloads are faster. But in return for accessing files from other people’s computers, you are expected to reciprocate. Without a VPN, this could leave you vulnerable to security scams, viruses, malware attacks, and even legal action if you’ve shared a copyrighted work (even a single song). 

Therefore, VPNs with extra security measures are in demand. Other important criteria for choosing a VPN include a clear privacy policy, un-throttled bandwidth, fast download speeds, and value for money.

What is the best VPN for torrenting?

Whether you’re looking for a VPN that’s extra secure with shared IP addresses, or simply the one that’s easiest to use, we’ve rounded up the best VPNs for torrenting so the only searching you have to do will be for content to share.

These are the best VPNs for torrenting in 2024.

We wouldn't go as far as to say that football can solve all of life's problems, but it can help with pretty much everything life throws at you. Feeling down? Watch a live game. Nervous? Catch up on last night's action. Bored? Watch highlights from your favourite match.

Whatever your problem, football is the solution.

Fortunately for all football fans out there, the Premier League is back, which means there is something to watch almost every weekend. But what if you didn't have access to all of these games? We know this is an absolutely terrifying thought, but it's important to face your fears.

There are two scenarios that would cause you to lose access to the Premier League. The first is that you're travelling in a location without broadcasting rights. The second is that you're based in the UK, and you aren't subscribed to a service with access to the Premier League. Even if you are subscribed to these channels, there is no guarantee that they will be showing the fixture you absolutely need to watch. This is all very scary stuff, but please remain calm.

There really isn't any need to panic, because there is one effective solution to both of these issues. You can use a VPN to watch the Premier League this season.

What is a VPN?

VPNs are security tools that provide protection for your information by creating a private network that hides your real IP address. Your online activity is untraceable and secure, because all of your online traffic passes through an encrypted tunnel. Nobody can see into the tunnel, and everything inside the tunnel is protected against online threats like hackers, viruses, and malware.

This act of hiding your real IP address is what tricks streaming sites into thinking you are based in another country.

Do you need a VPN to watch the Premier League?

All broadcasting services have digital borders, meaning not all countries can show Premier League fixtures. However, with the help of a VPN, you can hide your real IP address and location, which means you can trick leading streaming services into thinking you’re based somewhere with those precious broadcasting rights. It's all about bypassing online restrictions to watch more content from all over the world.

If you're abroad with a VPN, you can make your subscription think you're back home by connecting to a server based in the UK. If you're in the UK without access to these services, you can watch the best sport streaming sites from all over the world by securely connecting to a server in that location and bypassing geo-restrictions.

What is the best VPN for watching the Premier League?

Once you have established that you're going to need a VPN to watch the Premier League, the tricky process of picking a service begins. Deciding that you need a VPN is actually the easy part. There are absolutely loads of VPNs out there, so it can be a difficult task to pick the right option for you. This is where we can save you a lot of time and hassle.

We have checked out everything out there and assessed how well these services unblock streaming sites. We've also taken into consideration things like connection speed, server network, and number of simultaneous connections. Basically, we've done all of the hard work and lined up a selection of the best VPNs for watching the Premier League.

It's worth taking some time to properly consider everything in this list, because we have tried to track down something to suit everyone and every budget. Take your pick from the likes of ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Surfshark. You just need to pick a favourite and start streaming.

These are the best VPNs for watching the Premier League in 2024.

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