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When's the next Plex Pass sale?

How-To Geek - Sat, 11/22/2025 - 18:15

The discount bonanza holidays are upon us, and that means Plex Pass should be on sale soon, right? Right! If you want to know when the next Plex Pass sale is, I’m here to tell you it shouldn’t be long.

Categories: IT General, Technology

How to report road hazards to Waze while driving

How-To Geek - Sat, 11/22/2025 - 18:00

Trying to tap through crazy menus while you're flying down the highway is finally a thing of the past. If you want to know how to report on Waze using your voice, this new setup, which they officially call “Conversational Reporting,” is super simple to use.

Categories: IT General, Technology

How to watch France vs. Australia online for free

Mashable - Sat, 11/22/2025 - 18:00

TL;DR: Live stream France vs. Australia in the Autumn Internationals for free on TF1+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Autumn Internationals continue to deliver huge matchups between the biggest sides in the world, including France vs. Australia. Neither side has dazzled in recent games, so both teams will be looking to this clash as an opportunity to put things right. France will be favorites, but don't count out the Wallabies just yet.

If you want to watch France vs. Australia in the Autumn Internationals from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is France vs. Australia?

France vs. Australia in the 2025 Autumn Internationals kicks off at 8:10 p.m. GMT on Nov. 22. This fixture takes place at the Stade de France.

How to watch France vs. Australia for free

France vs. Australia in the 2025 Autumn Internationals is available to live stream for free on TF1+.

TF1+ is geo-restricted to France, 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 France, meaning you can unblock TF1+ to stream the Autumn Internationals for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream France vs. Australia for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

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

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

  4. Visit TF1+

  5. Watch France vs. Australia for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the Autumn Internationals without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream all of France's Autumn Internationals before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for TF1+?

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

  • Servers in 105 countries including France

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream France vs. Australia in the Autumn Internationals for free with ExpressVPN.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Google says it isnt using your Gmail to train AI

Mashable - Sat, 11/22/2025 - 17:59

You may have seen the now-viral warnings that Google is snooping around your Gmail account and using your emails to train its AI models.

"IMPORTANT message for everyone using Gmail," reads the most viral post on X from user Dave Jones. "You have been automatically OPTED IN to allow Gmail to access all your private messages & attachments to train AI models."

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Numerous outlets have now reported on these claims, usually followed by a step-by-step process to shut off Gmail's Smart Features, which supposedly stop Google from using your emails.

But it's not true, according to Google. The company is not using your Gmail account to train its AI, even if users leave the Smart Features on.

"These reports are misleading – we have not changed anyone’s settings, Gmail Smart Features have existed for many years, and we do not use your Gmail content for training our Gemini AI model," said a Google spokesperson in a response provided to Mashable. 

"Lastly, we are always transparent and clear if we make changes to our terms of service and policies," Google continued.

Mashable was initially skeptical about the claims that Google was using users' emails to train AI unless users opted out of a feature. Smart features, which essentially integrate Google's AI model Gemini into a user's Google Workspace account, have been available for some time now. This is not a new feature.

Additionally, Google has been explicit about its commitment to user privacy regarding AI models, such as Gemini. 

"Your data stays in Workspace," reads Google's policy page on Gemini. "We do not use your Workspace data to train or improve the underlying generative AI and large language models that power Gemini, Search, and other systems outside of Workspace without permission."

Some users seem to have interpreted giving Gemini access to Gmail by turning Smart features on as equivalent to granting Google that permission. However, Google has previously addressed this on its AI on Google Workspace page, stating that this is not the case. The permissions a user grants with these Smart features are specifically to let Gemini access the data for that user's use cases, not AI training.

Users are certainly justified in questioning the AI policies of all tech companies. We are aware that numerous companies have already trained their AI models on data and content for which they did not have permission to use. And any user who wants to turn off AI features to be safe is well within their right to do so.

But, this specific claim about Google training its AI using emails from Gmail accounts unless users specific turn off a few features appears to be completely false.

Categories: IT General, Technology

NYT Pips hints, answers for November 22, 2025

Mashable - Sat, 11/22/2025 - 17:54

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity for how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 8, 2025

The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible – and common – for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

  • Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

  • Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

  • Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

  • Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

  • Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for November 8, 2025 Easy difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 22 Pips

Number (1): Everything in this space must add to 1. The answer is 1-2, placed vertically.

Greater Than (2): Everything in this space must be greater than 2. The answer is 3-2, placed vertically.

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 1-2, placed vertically; 0-2, placed vertically; 3-2, placed vertically.

Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 3-1, placed horizontally; 6-1, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add to 2. The answer is 6-1, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 22 Pips

Equal (6): Everything in this purple space must be equal to 6. The answer is 0-6, placed vertically; 6-6, placed horizontally; 6-3, placed horizontally.

Equal (3): Everything in this red space must be equal to 3. The answer is 6-3, placed horizontally; 3-5, placed vertically.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add to 5. The answer is 3-5, placed vertically.

Greater Than (6): Everything in this space must be greater than 6. The answer is 5-4, placed vertically; 3-2, placed horizontally.

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 2-2, placed vertically; 3-2, placed vertically.

Less Than (4): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 3-1, placed vertically; 1-1, placed horizontally.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 22 Pips

Number (1): Everything in this space must add to 1. The answer is 3-1, placed horizontally.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add to 1. The answer is 1-5, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add to 4. The answer is 4-5, placed horizontally.

Equal (5): Everything in this dark blue space must be equal to 5. The answer is 1-5, placed horizontally; 4-5, placed horizontally; 5-2, placed vertically; 5-0, placed vertically.

Equal (2): Everything in this purple space must be equal to 2. The answer is 5-2, placed vertically; 2-1, placed vertically.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add to 1. The answer is 2-1, placed vertically.

Number (14): Everything in this red space must add to 14. The answer is 5-5, placed vertically; 4-4, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally.

Number (14): Everything in this space must add to 14. The answer is 6-6, placed vertically; 3-2, placed horizontally.

Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 1-1, placed vertically.

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

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 22, 2025

Mashable - Sat, 11/22/2025 - 17:36

Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be a good time if you're familiar with Florida sports.

As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a 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 the latest 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 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: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. Here's a hint for today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

  • Yellow: Defense

  • Green: In the Garden State

  • Blue: Americans in-between the posts

  • Purple: In D.C.

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

  • Yellow: Football Defensive Stats

  • Green: Teams That Play in New Jersey

  • Blue: U.S. Soccer Goalkeepers

  • Purple: Washington____

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 #425 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?
  • Football Defensive Stats - HURRY, INTERCEPTION, SACK, TACKLE

  • Teams That Play in New Jersey - DEVILS, GIANTS, GOTHAM, RED BULLS

  • U.S. Soccer Goalkeepers - HOWARD, NAEHER, SCURRY, SOLO

  • Washington____ - CAPITALS, HUSKIES, NATIONALS, SPIRIT

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports 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.

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.

Categories: IT General, Technology

7 ways I use NotebookLM to make my life easier

How-To Geek - Sat, 11/22/2025 - 17:30

NotebookLM doesn’t get enough credit for how much it helps you with daily life. While it can help you learn, it could also be the assistant you’ve been waiting for since AI first started getting popular.

Categories: IT General, Technology

I always spend too much money on the GPU — here's what's worth spending your budget on instead

How-To Geek - Sat, 11/22/2025 - 17:00

It's no secret that the graphics card (GPU) is the most exciting part of a gaming PC. The GPU is the key to high frame rates, and if yours is weak, you'll be fighting low fps instead of enemies.

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Electrify your Black Friday haul with a $900 saving on this portable Anker power station

Mashable - Sat, 11/22/2025 - 16:49

SAVE $900: The Anker SOLIX F1500 Portable Power Station is on sale for $499 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's 64% off the list price of $1,399.

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A good quality power station is one of those things that you probably should own — particularly if you’re an outdoorsy RV enthusiast, a music festival lover, or someone who likes to plan for emergencies  — but who’s ever in the mood to spend $1,400 on a giant portable battery? Fortunately, Black Friday has rolled back around so you won’t have to — you can now pick up the Anker SOLIX F1500 Portable Power Station with a mega discount in the Amazon Black Friday deals.

The Anker SOLIX F1500 Portable Power Station is now available for just $499, which means you’ll save an incredible $900. That’s 64% off the list price of $1,399.

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This robust power station is designed to last 10 years — that means you’ll seriously get your money’s worth — and uses multiple methods to recharge quickly, including a solar panel. With an 1800W output, it has multiple ports that will allow you to charge up to 13 devices at the same time. It even connects to the car and has an LED light. You can control it via the Anker app, too.

The Anker SOLIX F1500 Portable Power Station is currently available for $499 in the Black Friday sale at Amazon — a huge saving of $900.

Categories: IT General, Technology

This Samsung 65-inch 4K TV looks even better now its been discounted by $200 for Black Friday

Mashable - Sat, 11/22/2025 - 16:49

SAVE $200: The Samsung 65-Inch Class QLED Q8F is on sale for $697.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's 22% off the list price of $897.99.

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Black Friday will be forever associated with splurging on a big TV at a knockdown discount. Maybe it’s all those viral videos of supermarket chaos and shoppers wrestling over the last discounted TV on the shelf. That carnage might seem like a thing of the past, but the fact remains: If you’re upgrading your TV, Black Friday is the time to do it. Yes, we know that Black Friday itself isn’t for another six days, with the main event of the shopping extravaganza on Nov. 28, but Amazon already had lots of early Black Friday TV deals to take advantage of. And here’s one to grab while stocks last — Samsung 65-Inch Class QLED Q8F. 

As part of the Black Friday sale, the Samsung 65-Inch Class QLED Q8F is currently available for $697.99, which saves you $200 from the list price.

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We really can’t recommend Samsung’s smart TVs enough. The debate for best smart TV manufacturer usually comes down to a choice of LG or Samsung, but the differences are marginal. This super slim 4K model certainly makes a case for Samsung’s prowess in the mid-range market. It uses Samsung’s preferred QLED display technology along with Quantum HDR, a slick operating system, and Alexa built-in. Just tell Alexa what you want to watch. You’ll be spoilt for choice with all your favorite streaming apps and access to over 2,700 free channels. Oh, and did we mention the fact that at 65 inches it’s absolutely huge?

The Samsung 65-Inch Class QLED Q8F is now available for $697.99 for Black Friday. That’s a mega saving of $200 off the usual list price of $897.99.

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The 7 touch gestures that make Android feel way faster

How-To Geek - Sat, 11/22/2025 - 16:30

Gestures are not new to Android, but they’re infamously under-explained. You could easily be missing out on some of the best time-saving gestures on your phone. Maybe you know some of these, but you might not know all of them.

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Stop trusting the cloud: Why I still carry a flash drive in 2025

How-To Geek - Sat, 11/22/2025 - 16:15

Chances are that if you don't have a flash drive within arm's reach as you read this, you at least know where to find one in less than five minutes. I bought my first flash drive in 2002, and I've never been without at least one ever since. We've left so many different storage devices behind—floppies, CDs, DVDs, and, to some extent, mechanical hard drives, but even in 2025, the flash drive is still plenty relevant.

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5 Must-Have Milwaukee Tools for DIY Car Repairs

How-To Geek - Sat, 11/22/2025 - 16:00

Whether you're an aspiring mechanic or prefer to do-it-yourself, having the right tools for the job makes all the difference in the world. A quick 30-minute auto repair can quickly turn into an hours-long process, which is why I've put together a list of Milwaukee tools perfect for at-home car repairs.

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Black Friday 2025: Live updates on the latest deals from Amazon, Target, Walmart, and more

Mashable - Sat, 11/22/2025 - 15:59

Once upon a time, Americans lined up in droves outside Walmarts and Targets, still full from Thanksgiving dinner, so they could be first in the door. Thankfully, these frenzied Black Friday free-for-alls are a relic of a bygone era. Now, not only can you order all of the best Black Friday deals online, but for the past few years, retailers have also been launching their Black Friday sales weeks in advance of Thanksgiving.

Case in point: Amazon officially launched its Black Friday sales on Thursday, and Best Buy dropped a ton of new doorbuster deals on Friday. So, ready or not, Black Friday is already here. You can tell because Mashable is once again working around the clock to bring you live updates on all of the latest sales, standout deals, price drops, and inventory updates. Already, we've spied record discounts on flagship noise-cancelling headphones, Apple laptops and tablets, Dyson appliances, and some of the year's most popular tech gifts.

Check out the top early deals so far, and keep scrolling for the full schedule of events and the latest live updates and news from the Mashable shopping team.

Top Black Friday Deals at a glance: The best headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise-Cancelling Headphones $159 (save $190) Get Deal Best Earuds Deal Apple AirPods 4 $79.99 (save $49.01) Get Deal Best Deal Under $25 Apple AirTag $17.99 (save $11.01) Get Deal Best TV Under $1,000 Samsung 55-inch The Frame LS03F 4K QLED Smart TV $897.99 (save $300) Get Deal Best TV Under $500 Hisense 65-inch E6 Cinema Series QLED 4K Smart Fire TV $349.99 (save $200) Get Deal Best Amazon Device Deal New Amazon Echo Dot Max $89.99 (save $10) Get Deal Best Apple laptop deal 13-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4) $749 (save $250) Get Deal Best Beauty Deal Dyson Supersonic with three attachments $299.99 (save $150) Get Deal Stocking Stuffer Deal Orastone Electric Hand Warmers $17.99 (save $12) Get Deal Best Gaming Deal PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Fortnite Holiday Bundle $399.99 (save $100) Get Deal

Remember: Black Friday 2025 takes place on Friday, Nov. 28, and is quickly followed by Cyber Week, which starts on Monday, Dec. 1. However, you can already shop plenty of sales at all the major online retailers. If you want to be the first to know when new sales go online, then keep checking back as we provide live updates on the shopping festivities.

Categories: IT General, Technology

How to add your personal movie and TV libraries to the Plex home screen

How-To Geek - Sat, 11/22/2025 - 15:30

Can't find your personal media on the Plex home screen? The same thing happened to me after Plex rolled out its redesign, and although it took me a while to deal with the problem, it turns out that the fix is actually pretty straightforward.

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How to get free Lego during Lego Insiders Weekend 2025 — sign up for free

Mashable - Sat, 11/22/2025 - 15:26

SIGN UP FOR LEGO INSIDERS, GET PERKS THIS WEEKEND: Lego Insiders Weekend runs between Nov. 22 and Nov. 23. Insiders will earn loyalty points that can be redeemed for discounts, access to three exclusive free Lego sets, and special deals that won't be available anywhere else. Lego Insiders is free to join, so why not?

Anyone shopping for Lego sets this Black Friday season — whether it's for your own personal display or for someone else — has no reason not to become a (free) Lego Insiders member during Lego Insiders Weekend, kicking off on Nov. 22. Think of it as a precursor to Lego's actual Black Friday sale, which starts on Nov. 28.

SEE ALSO: Black Friday 2025: Live updates on the latest deals from Amazon, Target, Walmart, and more

Let's say you haven't quite been able to find the perfect set on sale amongst the Black Friday Lego deals at retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target. While anyone can access many of the exclusive deals on Lego's website that other stores don't have, Insiders will get extra special treatment:

  • Spend $50 to $200 to earn between 1,300 to 2,600 Lego Insiders points (worth at least $10 to $20 in rewards) or spend more than $200 to earn even more points, 650 Lego Insiders points (worth at least $5.00 in rewards)

  • Access to the member-exclusive Retro Space Explorer set with 2,400 points

  • Access to the upcoming member rewards sale

Three new Lego freebies are also dropping for Insider Weekend:

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So yeah, maybe the best-selling Glinda and Elphaba Bookends or the Pac-Man Arcade aren't necessarily on sale, but buying them does get you a free gift and a decent chunk of points that can be redeemed for money off another set.

Even ahead of the official Members sale or Black Friday sale starting, I've already come across several Lego best-sellers that are at full price unless you're an Insiders member: Snag the Mercedes-AMG G63 and Mercedes-AMG SL 63 for $61.42 ($81.90 for everyone else) or the Medieval Dragon for $75.92 ($94.90 for everyone else).

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Need more variety? We're tracking even more of the Legos on sale for Black Friday and keeping a special eye on the Star Wars Legos on sale for Black Friday.

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The new Home Assistant hardware, Google's Visual Studio Code replacement, and more: News roundup

How-To Geek - Sat, 11/22/2025 - 15:00

This was another busy week in tech news, with Home Assistant revealing a new adapter for Thread and Matter support, Google making its own Visual Studio Code competitor, AirDrop coming to Android phones, and much more. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed.

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GRUB not detecting Windows: How to fix

How-To Geek - Sat, 11/22/2025 - 14:30

If you recently set up a dual boot configuration with Windows and Linux, you might have run into the same problem I did: Windows not showing up as an option in the GRUB menu. I'll show you how I solved it (and the technical reason behind it).

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How to watch Wales vs. New Zealand online for free

Mashable - Sat, 11/22/2025 - 14:20

TL;DR: Live stream Wales vs. New Zealand in the Autumn Internationals for free on S4C Clic. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Autumn Internationals continue this weekend with another batch of awesome games between the best sides in the world. The All Blacks will be looking to bounce back after losing to England last weekend. Wales have been struggling recently despite a victory over Japan last time out. Fans will be expecting New Zealand to overcome the home side.

If you want to watch Wales vs. New Zealand in the Autumn Internationals from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Wales vs. New Zealand?

Wales vs. New Zealand in the 2025 Autumn Internationals kicks off at 3:10 p.m. GMT on Nov. 22. This fixture takes place at the Principality Stadium.

How to watch Wales vs. New Zealand for free

Wales vs. New Zealand in the 2025 Autumn Internationals is available to live stream for free on S4C Clic.

S4C Clic is geo-restricted to the UK, 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 the UK, meaning you can unblock S4C Clic to stream the Autumn Internationals for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Wales vs. New Zealand for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

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

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

  4. Visit S4C Clic

  5. Watch Wales vs. New Zealand for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the Autumn Internationals without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream all of Wales's Autumn Internationals before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for S4C Clic?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on S4C Clic, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including the UK

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Wales vs. New Zealand in the Autumn Internationals for free with ExpressVPN.

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How to watch Ireland vs. South Africa online for free

Mashable - Sat, 11/22/2025 - 14:19

TL;DR: Live stream Ireland vs. South Africa in the Autumn Internationals for free on RTE Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Autumn Internationals have showcased a number of fascinating matchups, but Ireland vs. South Africa might be the best of the bunch. Can anyone stop South Africa? This feels like the best opportunity for a Northern Hemisphere team to take the win.

If you want to watch Ireland vs. South Africa in the Autumn Internationals from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Ireland vs. South Africa?

Ireland vs. South Africa in the 2025 Autumn Internationals kicks off at 5:40 p.m. GMT on Nov. 22. This fixture takes place at the Aviva Stadium.

How to watch Ireland vs. South Africa for free

Ireland vs. South Africa in the 2025 Autumn Internationals is available to live stream for free on RTE Player.

RTE 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 RTE Player to stream the Autumn Internationals for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Ireland vs. South Africa for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

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

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

  4. Visit RTE Player

  5. Watch Ireland vs. South Africa for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the Autumn Internationals without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream all of Ireland's Autumn Internationals before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for RTE Player?

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

  • Servers in 105 countries including Ireland

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Ireland vs. South Africa in the Autumn Internationals for free with ExpressVPN.

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