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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.

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These kinds of jackets are great for winter.

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PUFFY

Hurdle Word 2 hint

This word is quite a dish.

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PLATE

Hurdle Word 3 hint

A roaring fire or an American Gladiator.

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BLAZE

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Related to bearing or cinemas, depending on how you use it.

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REGAL

Final Hurdle hint

For when you want to hammer something out.

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ANVIL

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The Daily Mini Crossword is one of the many popular daily word games available on Mashable. Powered by Arkadium, the mini crossword offers a speed round of puzzle fun with clues that are sure to challenge experienced crossword enthusiasts.

But there's no need to let the challenge get in the way of your enjoyment! If moments are turning to minutes after getting stuck on a clue, find the answers you need to progress right here.

And when you're done, check out the many other word games you can play on Mashable, including a full-size crossword.

Also, if you get stuck on any other daily word games, such as Wordle, Connections, or Strands — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to Daily Mini Crossword for Thursday, October 3, 2024:

AcrossTime of one's life

• The answer is Age.

Slang for snowmobiles

• The answer is Sleds.

East Asian region

• The answer is Korea.

1989 singer

• The answer is Swift.

Keep it on the prize

• The answer is Eye.

DownQuestions

• The answer is Asks.

Luminescent

• The answer is Glow.

Spine-tingling

• The answer is Eerie.

____ the odds

• The answer is Defy.

Satisfy curiosity

• The answer is Sate.

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

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Thursday, October 3, 2024:

AcrossWhat "very" stands for in the mnemonic "My Very Educated Mother ..."

• The answer is Venus.

Like some mobile game purchases

• The answer is Inapp.

Come up, as a situation

• The answer is Arise.

More than just enjoyed

• The answer is Love.

Hockey goal component

• The answer is Net.

DownTube in a lab

• The answer is Vial.

Disgraced energy company with a 2001 bankruptcy

• The answer is Enron.

Overly trusting, perhaps

• The answer is Naive.

Underdog's victory

• The answer is Upset.

Went really fast

• The answer is Sped.

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

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If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

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These words are a barber's dream.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

The answers are hairstyles.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Shortcuts.

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• Flattop

• Buzz

• Shortcuts

• Pixie

• Fauxhawk

• Fade

• Shag

• Pageboy

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The Oura Ring 4, like a stealthy ninja in the night, may have just knocked the Samsung Galaxy Ring off its high horse.

I've been wearing the Galaxy Ring since it launched in late July — and I've been adorning it on my ring finger non-stop. I praised it for a handful of features, including its graceful interactions with my Galaxy S24 Ultra (it can trigger the shutter button in the Camera app). Plus, the absence of a subscription fee is always a bonus.

As the weeks have passed, however, I’ve grown bored of the Samsung Galaxy Ring — it’s missing something. It needs more.

And then — wham! — the Oura Ring 4 just got announced, threatening to wipe out all of its competitors. A new wearable beast has entered the ring, pun intended, and it’s got the Galaxy Ring squarely in its crosshairs, ready to deliver the knockout blow.

Oura Ring 4 hands-on

So for the uninitiated, the Oura Ring 3, due to its sensors, has a bumpy interior — similar to the Samsung Galaxy Ring.

Samsung Galaxy Ring Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

In my opinion, the bumpiness is barely perceptible for both wearables. For example, Mashable's Chris Taylor, who reviewed the Oura Ring 3, claims that the sensors felt like "tiny smooth round teeth," but didn't find them to be unpleasant. And while the Galaxy Ring has similar grooves, they don't faze me.

Still, wanting to achieve wearable nirvana, Oura has recessed the sensors on the new fourth-generation ring for a smoother interior. Take a look below.

Oura Ring 4 Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

Now compare this to the Oura Ring 3, pictured on the left next to Taylor's wedding ring.

Oura Ring 3 (pictured left) Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

On top of that, Oura increased the number of signal pathways to 18 (up from eight).

The Finland-based health tech company told Mashable that these sensors use Smart Sensing technology, powered by an algorithm that works with the advanced sensors in the Oura Ring 4, to adjust to each user’s unique finger characteristics.

In other words, depending on your skin tone, BMI, and age, the Oura Ring 4 can calibrate to your individual physiology.

Better accuracy

The extra 10 signal pathways on the Oura Ring 4 lead to better accuracy, according to Oura. As such, users should experience more precise readings.

Oura Ring 4 Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

Oura said that its accuracy claims are backed by research. It compared the Oura Ring 4 to the Oura Ring 3 with an external research group and recorded a 30 percent improvement in blood-oxygen sensing accuracy and better breathing disturbance monitoring (up by 15 percent). Plus, there are less gaps in its daytime and nighttime heart-rate graphs (7 percent and 31 percent fewer gaps, respectively).

The sensors inside the Oura Ring 4 include the following:

• Red and infrared LEDs

• Green and infrared LEDs

• Digital temperature sensor

• Accelerometer

Oura told Mashable that the Ring 4 uses a "multi-wavelength photoplethysmography (PPG) system." As you might have guessed, that went way over my head. But after Oura explained it to me like I'm five, it basically means that Oura Ring uses lights (e.g., green and infrared LEDs) that shine through your skin to detect certain health metrics (e.g., how your blood is flowing in your body).

The PPG method tracks your heartbeat, breathing rate, and even sleep patterns, throughout the day and night.

Oura Ring 4 Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

The Oura Ring 4 can monitor the following health and wellness metrics:

• Heart rate

• Heart-rate variability

• Bedtime detection

• Sleep staging

• Blood oxygen levels (spO2)

• Cardiovascular age

• Cardio Capacity

• Daytime stress and resilience

• Body clock and chronotype

• Cycle insights

• Automatic Activity Detection

It's also worth noting that, with the Oura Ring 4, you no longer have to worry as much about how it's sitting on your finger. With the Galaxy Ring and Oura Ring 3, you'll get more accurate readings if the sensors are facing the fleshier parts of your finger. However, thanks to the enhanced sensors, this isn't as much as an issue as it was with the Oura Ring 3.

Longer battery life

The Oura Ring 3, similar to the Samsung Galaxy Ring, has an advertised battery life rating of about seven days. (For me, the latter lasted about six days on a single charge.)

Oura Ring 4 Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

According to Oura, the Ring 4 has improved power efficiency. It can reportedly last up to eight days, but we'll be the judge of that when we get it in for review.

More sizes

Oura said it received a lot of requests to accommodate more sizes.

Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

Young women (e.g., teens), in particular, have shown interest in wanting a wellness-focused wearable. It has even received some requests from stocky athletes who demanded a bigger size.

As such, Oura Ring 4 now offers an expanded range of sizes: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

I asked an Oura rep which finger is the best placement for the Ring 4 — and it's the pointer finger, apparently. Interestingly, my pointer finger is a size 7: two sizes larger than my ring finger.

Oura Ring 4 sizing kit Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

When you purchase the Oura Ring 4 online, you can receive a free sizing kit, allowing you to select your correct size confidently.

The gold Oura Ring 4 is stunning

The Oura Ring 4's predecessor, the Oura Ring 3, came in two styles: Heritage and Horizon.

The Oura Ring 4 worn next to Mashable's Joe Maldonado's aquamarine ring Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

Now, the Oura Ring 4 only comes in Horizon.

Oura Ring 4 comes in six different finishes, but let's be honest, the gold one is the best. Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

I've always joked that Heritage reminds me of a washer with its ridges while Horizon offers a smooth, uninterrupted, round design.

The Oura Ring 4 comes in four finishes:

• Black

• Stealth

• Silver

• Brushed Silver

• Rose Gold

• Gold

Samsung Galaxy Ring in black Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

However, it's the Gold ring that won my heart. I can imagine getting a lot of compliments while wearing this one. Meanwhile, not only have not received compliments on my matte-black Samsung Galaxy Ring, but my ultra-honest best friend had the gall to call it "ugly."

New-and-updated app

The Oura app is getting a huge update and redesign, too. However, I'm most excited about Oura Labs, which is where you can find an AI-powered Oura Advisor that works in concert with your Oura health data.

You can start a conversation with the Oura Advisor, and it will give you advice and personalized health goals based on what it understands about your data.

The Oura Ring 4 is available for pre-order now, and you can find it across several retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and of course, Oura's main website.

The Oura Ring 4 starts $349, and it comes with a free one-month membership. However, after it expires, a membership will set you back $5.99 a month or $69.99 a year.

The Oura Ring 4 will officially hit store shelves on Oct. 15.

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

Fancy watching select fixtures from the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League without spending anything this season? We've got some good news, because Tabii is offering free live streams of the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League for the next three seasons.

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

When is Twente vs. Fenerbahce?

Twente vs. Fenerbahce in the Europa League kicks off at 8 p.m. BST on Oct. 3. This fixture takes place at the De Grolsch Veste.

How to watch Twente vs. Fenerbahce for free

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

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 Twente vs. Fenerbahce for free 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

5. Watch Twente vs. Fenerbahce 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 gain access to 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 Twente vs. Fenerbahce (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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TL;DR: Live stream Besiktas vs. Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League for free on Tabii. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Fans can watch select fixtures from the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League this season without spending anything. And no, we're not suggesting you rely on those dodgy streams that fill your screen with seriously dodgy ads. We're talking about using VPNs to unblock free live streams from around the world.

If you want to watch Besiktas vs. Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Besiktas vs. Eintracht Frankfurt?

Besiktas vs. Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League kicks off at 8 p.m. BST on Oct. 3. This fixture takes place at the Beşiktaş Stadyumu.

How to watch Besiktas vs. Eintracht Frankfurt for free

Besiktas vs. Eintracht Frankfurt 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 Besiktas vs. Eintracht Frankfurt for free 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

5. Watch Besiktas vs. Eintracht Frankfurt for free from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Year Subscription + 3 Months Free) $99.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Get Deal

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 gain access to 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 Besiktas vs. Eintracht Frankfurt (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.

Live stream Besiktas vs. Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League for free with ExpressVPN.

This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.

Passwords are starting to rule our lives. Or more specifically, the need to create — not to mention remember — strong, complex passwords. It's one of the modern world's most arduous chores.

We all know that you shouldn't use the same password for everything because it's not safe. But that doesn’t make it any less annoying when you have to mentally shift through every password and variation you’ve ever created every time you try logging into a bank account or do an online shop.

And even if you do manage to come up with passwords of Olympic-level strength, remembering your passwords for dozens of different sites is nearly impossible. This is where password managers come in. But what is a password manager? How does it work? And which are the best options? Keeping reading to find out.

Why do you need a password manager?

The short answer is quite simple: because you need so many bulletproof passwords. We cannot stress how important passwords are. According to Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report, 81% of hacking related breaches involved the misuse of stolen or weak credentials — which means crappy, overused passwords. And we probably don't have to tell you this, but having your money or identity stolen isn't much fun.

How does a password manager work?

With a decent password manager, all you have to do is remember one master password and they'll autofill the rest for you, along with more security stuff you probably didn't even think about. Think of it like keeping a list of passwords in your phone's notes, except losing your phone won't mean that your entire life is about to be hacked.

A decent password manager will also allow you to secure your devices — like your Kindle or Apple Watch — and even your photos and other private documents that you won’t want easily accessible on your computer or smartphone. Think of it as a form of personal encryption to add an extra layer of security to your digital life.

What features do password managers have?

There are plenty of password managers out there, but before you go ahead and pick a favourite, you should consider a few features and specifications.

• Device compatibility — Do you want passwords to be remembered on your phone and laptop? If so, you'll need to make sure the password manager allows syncing on multiple devices. As you'll see, some free versions do not allow more than one device.

• Emergency contacts — Some password managers are equipped with emergency contacts. This allows you to give a trusted friend or family member access to your master password in the event that you can't provide it.

• Permissions — Are you storing passwords just for personal use, or do you need to share with a group?

• Two-factor authentication — Does the the password manager use a second level of security, such as Google Authenticator? Without this, someone could access to all of your stuff with the master password.

Keep these factors in mind when selecting a password manager.

What is the best password manager?

If you're interested in employing a password manager to help make your online life a little easier, keep reading. We’ve sifted through a bunch of password manager programs and listed a selection of the best ones, with details of what each plan offers. You should find one that fits your individual needs.

These are the best password managers in 2024.

Every band has its biggest fans. The '90s slacker/alt rock group Pavement is probably the greatest, most vital musical group in existence to someone, but right from its opening frames, Alex Ross Perry's Pavements deflates the grandeur of this idea, sarcastically overstating the band’s stature in its opening text. In an age of musical biopic plenty, this semi-ironic, postmodern take — which runs through Perry's part drama, part documentary, and part mockumentary — may be just what the doctor ordered.

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To those with only passing knowledge of the Stockton, California, rockers — Stephen Malkmus, Bob Nastanovich, Scott Kannberg, Steve West, and Mark Ibold — this approach to the band’s concert footage may seem counterproductive, but it also perfectly embodies their lackadaisical, experimental facade. The unique form of Perry's film has its strengths and drawbacks. However, like Pavement itself, what sets the film apart is its outright refusal to adhere to tradition. It is, for better or worse, unique.

What is Pavements about?

Through split screens that contrast the group's late-'90s breakup with its 2022 reunion, Pavements establishes a sense of visual and narrative duality early on. While the film eventually chronicles the lives of its members (and the band's life as a whole) in slightly more linear fashion, this contrast establishes what appear to be the film's dramatic parameters: an early success story later granted a new lease on life. However, the strange nature of the band’s revival soon begins fading into view, revealing just how idiosyncratic this movie truly is.

Much of the movie unfolds in side-by-side split screen, which has become a common technique in musical docs, from Todd Haynes’ Rothko-inspired The Velvet Underground to the self-generating, new-each-time Eno. However, Pavements uses this visual cue for tongue-in-cheek purpose early on. On one side, the band’s frontman Stephen Malkmus espouses his youthful, perhaps naive philosophies in a decades-old video. On the other, actor Joe Keery (Steve Harrington on Stranger Things) begins reciting the very same words, with remarkably similar intonations. This reveals — amusingly, and acerbically — that the movie's real subjects exist alongside fictitious versions of them, a group of young actors (including the likes of Nat Wolff and Griffin Newman) who have been cast in a film called Range Life, a prestige biopic practically designed to win awards.

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The doc veers between presenting the making of this satirical project and presenting it as a movie within a movie, whose footage is sprinkled sporadically throughout Pavements (rife with its own “For Your Consideration” watermark, as though it were a screener for award voting). Perry really did direct and exhibit this feature-length, Bohemian Rhapsody–style satire in New York last year — starring seasoned performers like Jason Schwartzman and Tim Heidecker in biopic stock roles, like the band’s manager and a record executive — with the intention of including this premiere footage in the documentary. 

Soon, Pavements begins documenting not just the band themselves, but the development of three parallel art projects that go hand in hand with the band’s recent reunion: the aforementioned movie, a museum installation dedicated to the group, and Slanted! Enchanted!, a Broadway-style jukebox musical starring Michael Esper and Zoe Lister-Jones that pulls from the band's discography.

Pavements takes a multifaceted approach to its subjects.

The film cuts between its four aforementioned trajectories — the band and its performance, the biopic and its making, the museum, and the show, each with its own dedicated, roughly equal screen time — with reckless abandon. However, these subjects can be paired up along two interesting axes. On one hand, old footage of the band, when contrasted with their museum commemoration, serves to contrast the past and present, and eventually creates a chronology, albeit non-chronologically. On the other hand, the biopic project is tongue-in-cheek, as though it were more about the biopic genre than about Pavement themselves, and thus, it embodies the group's ironic musings. But this could not feel more different from the musical theater project, which draws from the group's lyrics and melodies to create a sincere story (this show also really did premiere, in 2022).

While Pavements might seem like it meanders for the first of its two hours, cutting rapidly between these four trajectories helps weave together a complete fabric — about the band's story then and now, and about the conflict between their approach and the meaning behind their work. While watching the movie, you may not feel like you're learning anything about the group or its members, but all that really means is you aren't learning things according to the linear, straightforward language that most music docs and biopics have established.

However, the film's most entertaining segments are undoubtedly those featuring Keery, which chronicle his fictitious preparation process in meticulous detail. More than anything or anyone in Pavements, the actor seems to embody the group's spirit through his Borat-like pranks, in which he sits down with accent coaches to prepare for his role as Malkmus and meets up with various people he thinks might be able to help him stay in character. Fittingly, the only music film Pavements resembles in any fashion is Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping.

What does Pavements actually have to say about the band Pavement?

The film, amidst its head-spinning montage approach, goes to ludicrous lengths with its movie-in-a-movie, all but presenting it in full during its runtime. However, this extended lark isn't really about the band, per se, the way the other segments are — none of which are individually sufficient to make any viewer a Pavement expert. Beyond a few dates and events, you're unlikely to come away from Pavements knowing much more about its members and their college disc jockey days than when you went in, which understandably elicits the question: "What's the point?"

The point, it would seem, lies in the making of the film itself, as an anti-biopic that runs counter to everything a standard Hollywood biopic is — or rather, what it represents. If Pavement was an anti-institution band, then Pavements is its anti-institution movie made with their participation. In presenting a hilariously schmaltzy vision of what a straightforward biopic might have looked like, Perry helps them avoid an overly serious canonization.

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In a way, he helps keep them young. Bands, when they reach a certain age or threshold, become nostalgic cover acts for themselves, and Pavements is determined to prevent this from happening at all costs, even if it means crafting a movie on the verge of avant-garde that might alienate half its audience.

Still, even when the various narrative threads in Pavements start to meander, the movie remains an entrancing sensory experience, given just how much screen time is dedicated to performance footage, both real and re-created. At the end of the day, despite the tricks and pranks Perry pulls, he knows full well that the reason people show up to musical biopics in the first place — and the reason they're made to begin with — is music that connects with people's sensibilities. This, he delivers in spades, all while maintaining a reverence for Pavement by being, well, irreverent.

Pavements does not currently have a theatrical or digital release date.

UPDATE: Sep. 25, 2024, 4:51 p.m. EDT Pavements was reviewed on Sept. 7, 2024, out of its World Premiere at the Venice International Film Festival. This post has been updated to toast its New York Film Festival premiere.

Leadership turmoil, rumblings about an AI bubble, and a failed CEO coup last year didn't stop OpenAI from raising $6.6 billion.

On Wednesday, OpenAI completed its latest funding round according to the New York Times, giving it a valuation of $157 billion. That makes it the largest VC round of all time, a distinction that was previously held by Elon Musk's xAI, which raised $6 billion earlier this year.

SEE ALSO: The AI bubble has burst. Here's how we know.

The investment was led by VC firm Thrive Capital and included Microsoft, NVIDIA, Japanese tech investment company SoftBank, and United Arab Emirates investment company MGX. As confirmed in previous reports, Apple, which was rumored have backed out of investment talks with OpenAI is not an investor.

OpenAI's massive funding round caps off a raucous period of events over the past year or so. After it ignited the generative AI boom in 2022 with the launch of ChatGPT, OpenAI quickly became the latest Silicon Valley darling, earning $13 billion in investment from Microsoft. Then last November, a failed attempt by its non-profit board to oust CEO Sam Altman, revealed leadership's mistrust of Altman and differing philosophies from its co-founders. Eventually, co-founder Ilya Sutskever and, just last week, CTO Mira Murati quit the company. Co-founder and President Greg Brockman has taken a leave of absence and other executives have recently quit the company. OpenAI is also in the midst of restructuring its corporate status from non-profit to for-profit.

Despite waning investor interest, backlash from AI-weary consumers, and unfulfilled promises of AI's potential suggesting that the AI bubble might be ready to burst (or perhaps that it's slowly leaking after bursting months ago), OpenAI's funding round has proven investors with deep pockets are willing to bet on its success.

OpenAI makes money from subscriptions to its ChatGPT Plus, ChatGPT Enterprise, and API accounts. As of August, OpenAI reported that ChatGPT has over 200 million weekly users, which was double the amount of users in November, 2023, and expects to bring in $11.6 billion in sales next year (per CNBC). But building and maintaining AI models isn't cheap. According to The Information, OpenAI could lose up to $5 billion this year.

If you spot famed childhood science entertainer Bill Nye on the streets and feel compelled to ask for a brag-worthy selfie, you better be able to show where you stand on climate policy.

That's because the celebrity and newly minted "Climate Guy" is drawing a line: He'll take your photos, but only if you're voting Team Earth. Explained via the same "Bill Nye the Science Guy" humor that made him famous, but now via social media, the terms are the latest in a pre-election "Too Hot Not to Vote" engagement campaign. In the spot, Nye thanks his dedicated fans for decades of support, which had inspired kids near and far to join STEM fields, and, of course, generated thousands of selfies. And while these 1:1 interactions are meaningfully heartwarming, the last thing the Earth needs is more heat — so he's turning his fans to the polls.

"Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent— and more extreme. We are changing Earth’s climate," Nye told Mashable. "The first thing to do about it is vote. Democrats have a plan to address climate change. The other side is pretending it’s not even happening. I get asked for selfies all the time when I’m out and about. I’m usually happy to oblige, but from now on, if you ask for a selfie, I’m going to insist that you commit to vote. Climate is on the ballot, from top to bottom this November. To ensure a healthy future for all of us, vote."

SEE ALSO: Are the 2024 presidential campaigns Too Online?

The "Too Hot Not to Vote" campaign — awash in bright red fire and "hot face" (🥵) emojis — was launched in September by Climate Power, a strategic communications organization focused on building political action for the climate that's recently called attention to the environmental impacts of Project 25. It's supported by groups like the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund, the Sierra Club Political Committee, and Green New Deal Network, and seeks to harness social media's prowess in urging voters to lay on the pressure for "bold" climate policy.

Most importantly, the social activation is co-chaired by those with social media pull and the potential for virality: Celebrities like Rosario Dawson, Sophia Bush, and (everyone's favorite) young political correspondent Jack Schlossberg, as well as environmental justice activists LaTricea Adams and Pattie Gonia, known as the premiere drag queen environmentalist.

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"Voting is hot, climate change is not," said Gonia at the time of the campaign's launch. "Vote like our planet depends on it because... well... it does."

Nye's already made two videos urging people to vote on the side of the climate (Read: The Harris / Walz ticket). In one, sporting the essential white lab coat, Nye is blunt: "The world is on f*cking fire!!" In another, donning the garb of the nation's founding fathers, the science icon quotes directly from the Constitution as he begs voters to align themselves with science. "Science isn't partisan. It's patriotic!" he says.

But, as Nye says in the third installment, the state of the world is getting dire. "From now on, you can have your selfie, but you gotta vote."

Mashable entertainment editor, Kristy Puchko, is all in on Robbie Williams' biopic 'Better Man'. Here's why!

UPDATE: Oct. 2, 2024, 4:15 p.m. EDT This story has been updating with new deals, plus current pricing and availability.

The best early October Prime Day tablet deals at a glance: Best Amazon Fire tablet deal Amazon Fire HD 8 (32GB) $54.99 at Amazon (save $45) Get Deal Best Apple iPad deal Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) $1,198 at Amazon (save $101) Get Deal

Amazon has released another wave of official early offers ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, its members-only "October Prime Day" sale (set for Oct. 8 and 9) — and among its selection of tablet deals is a heavily discounted new Fire HD 8.

Quietly announced in an Oct. 2 post on the About Amazon blog, the refreshed 8-inch tablet features more RAM and a better camera than the previous model from 2022. Amazon has also equipped it with several new generative AI features, which "all compatible Fire tablets" will start supporting later this month. It starts at $99.99 with 32GB of storage, a $30 drop from its predecessors' sticker price, but it's on sale for just $54.99 through the end of Prime Big Deal Days.

The new Fire HD 8 is one of nine Fire tablets that are currently sitting at all-time lows in the lead-up to the 48-hour savings event. That includes four of Amazon's flagship tablets and five models that are specially designed for kids. (These come with age-appropriate content, parental controls, a protective case, a two-year worry-free guarantee, and at least six months' worth of Amazon Kids+.)

SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about Amazon's October Prime Day sale: Official dates, the competition, and more

Elsewhere, we've also spotted record lows on two Apple iPads, including the new 13-inch, M4-powered iPad Pro. These deals aren't technically included in Amazon's formal pre-Prime Big Deal Days programming, but the size of their discounts makes them worth mentioning.

Amazon's live discounts across the Samsung Galaxy Tab line-up are far less exciting — none of them were close to their previous record lows at the time of writing — and there were zero Google Pixel tablets on sale there when we last checked. As such, we don't recommend buying any of those models at present, but we'll still be keeping a close eye on them: They'll probably get much cheaper once Prime Big Deal Days begins next week.

Below, we've gone into more detail on the early October Prime Day tablet deals that are actually worth it. Note: Deals marked with a 🔥 have dropped to an all-time low price.

Best Amazon Fire tablet deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 8 (32GB) 🔥 $54.99
$99.99 Save $45.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The new Fire HD 8 has the same display, processor, 13-hour battery life, and storage options as the older model, but Amazon's added a gig of extra RAM for "enhanced performance while streaming, gaming, browsing, or downloading photos and videos." (Don't expect it to be super powerful, but more memory never anyone.) Its rear camera has also gotten a bump from 2MP to 5MP, which should translate to slightly better shots. On the software side, its newly added generative AI features include Writing Assist, Webpage Summaries, and a Wallpaper Creator.

No need to upgrade if you already own the previous model, but those in need of a new portable, affordable tablet should consider short-listing this guy. The 32GB base model is on sale for $54.99 through Oct. 9 (the second half of Prime Big Deal Days), which works out to a 45% savings.

More Fire tablets on sale

• Amazon Fire 7 (32GB) — $49.99 $79.99 (save $30) 🔥

• Amazon Fire 7 Kids (16GB) — $54.99 $109.99 (save $55) 🔥

• Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids (32GB) — $69.99 $139.99 (save $70) 🔥

• Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro (32GB) — $69.99 $139.99 (save $70) 🔥

• Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB) — $74.99 $139.99 (save $65) 🔥

• Amazon Fire 10 Kids (32GB) — $109.99 $189.99 (save $80) 🔥

• Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro (32GB) — $109.99 $189.99 (save $80) 🔥

• Amazon Fire Max 11 (64GB) — $139.99 $229.99 (save $90) 🔥

• Amazon Fire Max 11 (128GB) productivity bundle with Keyboard Case and Stylus Pen — $244.99 $404.97 (save $159.98) 🔥

Best Apple iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) 🔥 $1,198.00 at Amazon
$1,299.00 Save $101.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the 13-inch Apple iPad Pro (M4).

The latest iPad Pro is a beefy tablet for creative professionals that's powered by the lightning-fast M4 chip, which Apple hasn't used in any MacBooks yet (though that's rumored to be changing later this fall). Mashable tech editor Kim Gedeon gave it a 4.5/5 rating, which nabbed it a Mashable Choice Award, praising its "power efficiency, striking [tandem OLED] display, and breakneck performance." Note that it lasted more than six hours longer than its rated battery life in our testing.

At $1,198, or $101 off, this is the 256GB base configuration's lowest price on Amazon since launch.

More Apple iPads on sale

• Apple iPad, 10.2-inch (A13 Bionic, WiFi, 64GB) — $224 329 (save $105)

• Apple iPad, 10.9-inch (A14 Bionic, WiFi, 64GB) — $329 $349 (save $20)

• Apple iPad mini, 8.3-inch (A15 Bionic, WiFi, 64GB) — $379.99 $499 (save $119.01) 🔥

• Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M2, WiFi, 128GB) — $549 $599 (save $50)

• Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M2, WiFi, 128GB) — $745 $799 (save $54)

• Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) — $927 $999 (save $72)

Samsung Galaxy Tabs on sale

• Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (WiFi, 64GB) — $179.99 $219.99 (save $40)

• Samsung Galaxy Tab FE (WiFi, 128GB) — $385.99 $449.99 (save $64)

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (WiFi, 128GB) — $729.99 $799.99 (save $70)

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ (WiFi, 256GB) — $871.64 $999.99 (save $128.35)

Scams are getting more complex as artificial intelligence gets more advanced. That in mind, Meta launched a new Fraud Intelligence Reciprocal Exchange (FIRE) tool in Australia in an effort to cut down on the massive financial losses suffered by victims in the country.

Australia saw a rise in celebrity deepfakes pushing investment scams amid the ongoing crypto boom. Such scams used fake images of Aussie celebs like billionaire Gina Rinehart or TV personality Larry Emdur, the Guardian noted. In some cases, as with a deepfake photo of animal activist Robert Irwin in handcuffs, the scams had a conspiratorial tone, as if law enforcement was trying to hide secret financial information from the public, and the celebrities wanted to bring it to light.

The FIRE tool is, effectively, a joint effort between Meta and banks to collect information on online scams. It has led to the blocking of 8,000 pages and 9,000 celebrity scams on Facebook in its first six months, the Guardian reported. Citing the Australian government service Scamwatch, Australians had reported $43.3 million — around $30 million USD — in losses from social media scams just from January through August, the Guardian says.

SEE ALSO: Microsoft Bing amps up its ability to stop explicit deepfake images from appearing in Search results

Online scams are a growing problem in Australia and elsewhere. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission reported that losses from social media scams rose 16.5 percent to $93.5 million — around $64 million USD — in the last year. The FIRE initiative is funded by Meta and run by Meta employees.

"Meta has an important responsibility to counter scams that target Australians on our apps," said David Agranovich, Policy Director, Global Threat Disruption at Meta, according to the news site News.com.au. "In addition to investing in our own tools and technology we are working with government and industry partners to fight this scourge. Scams often cut across multiple industries, and the [Australian Financial Crimes Exchange] have been an invaluable partner to help identify and take action against scams targeting Australians."

How to avoid scams online

Mashable has written quite a bit on how to avoid scams. But, in general, if you see a questionable image of, say, a celeb being taken away in handcuffs, it's best to verify. Be wary of unsafe links or of sharing financial information.

And always remain vigilant, because the scammers will too.

"Scammers aren’t going to stop their activities," Meta's Agranovich said, via the Guardian. "Once we've blocked them, they'll look for new ways to come back, new ways to get around our defensive, which is why continued information sharing like this is so critical."

UPDATE: Oct. 2, 2024, 2:51 p.m. EDT This article has been updated with the latest home security deals ahead of the October Prime Day sale. We've also removed a eufy security system deal to reflect prior reporting about privacy and transparency concerns.

The best early October Prime Day home security deals at a glance: BEST VIDEO DOORBELL DEAL Blink Video Doorbell $29.99 at Amazon (save $30) Get Deal BEST HOME SECURITY BUNDLE DEAL Blink Whole Home Bundle $89.97 at Amazon (save $110) Get Deal BEST SINGLE SECURITY CAMERA DEAL TP-Link Tapo MagCam $59.99 at Amazon with on-page coupon (save $60) Get Deal

Amazon's massive fall sale is set to take place on Oct. 8 and 9 this year, so if you're shopping for some good deals this fall you'll want to tune into Prime Big Deals Days. Last year we saw nice discounts on kitchen appliances, Amazon devices, Apple products, and plenty more.

You might be thinking you have to wait until Oct. 8 to cash in on the savings, but Amazon would never make us wait that long. If you're looking to give your home security a bump, for instance, the mega-retailer has already dropped prices on video doorbells and security cameras of all shapes and sizes.

For those wanting to shop early, rest assured you'll still be getting a good — no, great — price on products from Blink, TP-Link, and even Google Nest. Some of these gadgets are already at record-low prices a week ahead of the big event.

Looking for Ring, eufy, or Wyze cameras? You won't find them on this list. Between exploiting user data, security breaches, and a lack of transparency, we strongly recommend steering clear of these brands. You can read more about our concerns in our best home security systems guide.

We'll be keeping a running tab below on all the best home security deals as Amazon's October Prime Day nears. Check back regularly for the latest updates.

Best video doorbell deal Blink Video Doorbell $29.99 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $30.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Ahead of the Prime Big Deal Days event, the Blink Video Doorbell has dropped to just $29.99 from $59.99. That's 50% in savings and matches its Prime Day price from July. Is there a chance it could drop even further? Sure, but we see no reason to wait if you're in the market for a smart doorbell now. The Blink Video Doorbell lets you see who's at the door even when you're not home with a 1080p HD live view and two-way audio, plus infrared night vision once the sun goes down.

More video doorbell deals

• Blink Video Doorbell + Sync Module 2 — $39.99 $69.99 (save $30)

• Roku Smart Home Wired Video Doorbell and Chime — $79.99 $89.99 (save $10)

• Roku Smart Home Wireless Video Doorbell and Chime — $99.99 $119.99 (save $20)

• Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd gen) — $89.99 $129.99 (save $40)

• Google Nest Doorbell (battery) — $99.99 $179.99 (save $80)

Best home security bundle deal Blink Whole Home Bundle $89.97 at Amazon
$199.97 Save $110.00 Get Deal Why we like it

If you could put a price tag on peace of mind, it'd be pretty close to this Blink Whole Home Bundle deal. It includes the Blink Outdoor 4, Mini 2, Video Doorbell, and Sync Module 2, all for just $89.97. That's 55% off the retail value and the lowest price we've seen on this particular bundle. The Blink Mini 2 can take care of the inside of your home, day or night, while the Outdoor 4 can keep an eye on things outside. Paired with the Blink app, the video doorbell can show you who shows up at your door (even at night). And the Sync Module 2 will let you keep track of all the action in one place (and store your clips locally). It's one of the most affordable ways to keep an eye on every part of your home.

More home security bundle deals

• Blink Wired Floodlight Camera, Video Doorbell, Sync Module 2 — $99.98 $159.98 (save $60)

• Blink Outdoor 4 (3-pack) — $99.99 $259.99 (save $160)

• Blink Video Doorbell, Outdoor 4 (3-pack), and Sync Module 2 — $119.99 $319.98 (save $199.99)

• Blink Outdoor 4 (2-pack), Sync Module 2, Wired Floodlight Camera, Mini Pan-Tilt Camera — $149.99 $259.99 (save $110)

• Blink Outdoor 4 (5-pack) + Blink Mini — $177.98 $429.98 (save $252)

• Arlo Pro 5S 2K Spotlight Camera (3-pack) — $354.69 $649.99 (save $295.30)

Best single security camera deal Opens in a new window Credit: TP-Link TP-Link Tapo MagCam $59.99 at Amazon
$119.99 Save $60.00 with on-page coupon Get Deal Why we like it

If you only need a single security camera, the TP-Link Tapo MagCam is a reliable choice. While we haven't had the chance to test it out, our friends at PCMag (owned by Mashable's publisher, Ziff Davis) have done the honor and awarded it a 4.5 outstanding rating. "It's an excellent value for a battery-powered camera that offers color night vision, built-in spotlights, local and cloud storage options, free intelligent alerts, voice control, and many other features," the review states, all of which earned the camera an Editors' Choice award. The TP-Link Tapo MagCam security camera usually sells for $119.99, but ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, the camera is down to an all-time low of $59.99. Just be sure to select the on-page coupon before adding it to your cart.

More single security camera deals

• Blink Mini — $17.99 $29.99 (save $12)

• Blink Mini 2 — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20)

• TP-Link Tapo 2K Pan/Tilt — $19.99 $34.99 (save $15)

• TP-Link Tapo C120 — $24.99 $39.99 (save $15)

• Blink Outdoor 4 — $39.99 $99.99 (save $60)

• Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera — $64.99 $129.98 (save $64.99)

• Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50)

• Google Nest Cam with Floodlight — $240.86 $279.99 (save $39.13)

If it feels like every time you log onto social media you're being marketed to, there's good reason — you are, and that's because it works.

According to a new report from research firm EMARKETER, "high shares of shoppers" across the board are buying content from creators on all platforms.

The people most influenced by creators to shop are young people, particularly Gen Z shoppers, while the people least likely are baby boomers. The platform that influences creator-driven shopping the most is Snapchat, remarkably beating out both TikTok and Instagram, while the platform that influences shoppers the least is Facebook.

"In our survey, 85.6% of social shoppers who said Snapchat content led them to make a purchase also said they had made a purchase because of creator or influencer content," read the report, in which EMARKETER surveyed 1,207 people "who have made or been inspired to make a purchase from social media platforms" in the past year. "Those shoppers may have seen that content elsewhere, but it’s likely that at least some saw it on Snapchat."

The survey found that 82 percent of Gen Z shoppers — aged 15 to 26 years old — who responded to their survey bought something because of a creator, compared to just over 18 percent of baby boomer shoppers and 40 percent of Gen X shoppers.

Conspicuous consumption is real, social media marketing works, the sky is blue.

A cell phone can feel like a Swiss Army knife of the 21st century — until you lose cellular or data service. Then it becomes a so-called brick that you obsessively pick up, hoping to see that WiFi or cell signal has returned.

Whether you've lost connectivity because of an unexpected outage, natural disaster, or you're in a remote location, newer generation iPhones running iOS 18 the ability to tap into satellite service.

iPhone owners can now send non-emergency messages via iMessage and SMS. Additionally, the iPhone 14 and later has an "emergency SOS" feature that routes people to emergency services via satellite connectivity. Pixel 9 phones have a similar SOS feature.

If you just want to temporarily restore messaging capability, which includes texts, emojis, and Tapbacks, by connecting to a satellite, here's a step-by-step process:

Total Time

• 10 mins

What You Need

• iPhone 14 or later models

Step 1: Use the iPhone's satellite connection demo

You'll have more success if you test your satellite connection prior to losing service. You can do this via the satellite connection demo, which can be accessed via your phone's control center. Once there, click on the cellular button. In that menu, you'll see a satellite button. Tap that, then select "try connecting to satellite." Onscreen instructions will guide you through connecting your phone to a satellite.

Step 2: Turn on iMessage.

This is an important step: In order to use the satellite connection, you must have iMessages turned on before you lose service or signal.

Step 3: Set up your iPhone's emergency contact and family sharing.

When you have an emergency contact and family sharing set up, those individuals can reach you via messaging first. Even if you're out of range or have no service, you'll receive their messages once you connect to the satellite. However, for this to work, your contacts need to have iOS 17.6 or later, or a non-Apple device, so be sure to remind them to update their software as needed.

Step 4: When prompted, confirm that you want to connect via satellite.

Your iPhone will detect when it has no cellular or WiFi service. On phones with satellite capability, you'll see a lock screen message indicating you can send and receive messages via that connection. You may also see that prompt upon opening the Messages app. When you make the satellite connection, you'll also be given the option to contact emergency services using the Emergency SOS feature.

Step 5: Open the Messages app.

Sending texts via satellite should then be as easy as opening the Messages app. If you haven't begun receiving messages yet, you'll then receive a prompt to do so, in addition to instructions for connecting to the satellite. On the iPhone 14 Pro or later models, a top-of-the-screen feature called Dynamic Island shows indicator dots demonstrating your connection's strength. You do not need to hold your arm out toward the sky, but you may see arrows directing you left or right to boost the connection. For more help, you can access Connection Assistant by tapping on the Dynamic Island.

Credit: Courtesy Apple

What else you need to know about messaging via satellite:

• Satellite connectivity is free for two years after you activate an iPhone 14 or later model.

• Ideally, you'll have a direct view of the sky and horizon. The more obstructed your view, the longer your message will take to send. Apple notes that a satellite-sent message may take 30 seconds. This can increase to more than a minute if you're surrounded by light or medium foliage. And it may be impossible to connect to a satellite if your view is blocked by heavy tree cover. While you don't need to hold your arm outstretched toward the sky, you shouldn't put your phone in a pocket or backpack while trying to connect to a satellite.

• Any SMS messages sent by a contact before you connected to the satellite will arrive once you connect and begin accepting messages. However, receiving iMessages works a little differently. Your emergency contact or family member must return to the text conversation and tap "send via satellite" underneath their message bubble.

• You will not be able to use all Messages features, like sending and receiving photos, videos, audio notes, and group messages.

• In locations above 62° latitude, which includes northern parts of Alaska, satellite connectivity may not work.

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

Benfica are taking on Atletico Madrid in the second round of Champions League fixtures. Not everyone is a fan of the new Champions League format, but it does seem to be resulting in more big games between top sides, and that can only be a good thing for fans. The players? Not so much.

Benfica and Atletico Madrid won their first fixtures in this year's competition, so will be looking to build momentum and start strongly.

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

When is Benfica vs. Atletico Madrid?

Benfica vs. Atletico Madrid in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. BST on Oct. 2. This fixture takes place at the Estádio da Luz.

How to watch Benfica vs. Atletico Madrid for free

Benfica vs. Atletico Madrid 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 Champions League from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Benfica vs. Atletico Madrid for free on Tabii by following these simple steps:

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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 Benfica vs. Atletico Madrid (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.

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

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:

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

All eyes will be on Real Madrid in the second round of Champions League fixtures. The champions are always the team the beat, but that's easier said than done. Lille will need to be at their best if they stand a chance of taking something from this game, as they look to bounce back after losing their first fixture against Sporting.

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

When is Lille vs. Real Madrid?

Lille vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. BST on Oct. 2. This fixture takes place at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

How to watch Lille vs. Real Madrid for free

Lille vs. Real Madrid 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 Champions League from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Lille vs. Real Madrid for free 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 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 Lille vs. Real Madrid (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.

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

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.

Live stream Lille vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.

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

The Champions League is back and you can watch select fixtures for free. And no, we're not talking about those dodgy streams that flood your screen with even dodgier adverts. We're talking about a quick and easy hack that provides access to free live streams from around the world.

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

When is Liverpool vs. Bologna?

Liverpool vs. Bologna in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. BST on Oct. 2. This fixture takes place at Anfield.

How to watch Liverpool vs. Bologna for free

Liverpool vs. Bologna is available to live stream for free on RTÉ Player.

RTÉ Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock free live streams of the Champions League from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Liverpool vs. Bologna 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 Liverpool vs. Bologna 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 Liverpool vs. Bologna (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.

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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

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