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Mindfulness and meditation app Calm has teamed up with the opposite of tranquil, House of the Dragon, for a Season 3-promoting soundscape that sends you into King's Landing. And honestly, it sounds like a pretty chill day for the capital. Suspiciously so.

There are no Game of Thrones-worthy explosions coming from the Great Sept of Baelor, no Battle of the Blackwater hubbub, and no Targaryen queen burning the city to the ground. Even from a House of the Dragon perspective, there's no sound of starving peasants squabbling over scraps, no Aegon II-ordered ratcatcher executions, and no Daemon-ordered violence by Kingsguard on the smallfolk.

Instead, you can hear idle chatter of happy townspeople, sprinkled with tinkering sounds from a local blacksmith, a few Faith of the Seven church bells clanging away. If I were a fiction conspiracy theorist, I'd call this "everything's fine" propaganda straight from the Red Keep. Pay no attention to that blockade, folks! La la la! However, the closer we get to the castle the creepier the sounds get, and by the time we reach the dragon cellars it all gets rather echo-filled and ominous.

With such a pivot, there could be an unexpected use for Calm's soundscape.

"im definitely using this for my dnd campaign as background noise," one commenter on YouTube said. Not a bad idea.

For all things House of the Dragon, Mashable has you covered.

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The best Walmart Summer Deals at a glance: Best Apple deal Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) $429 (save $120) Get Deal Best gaming deal Xbox Series X gaming console $573 (save $76.99) Get Deal Best TV deals TCL 55-inch QM7K Mini LED QLED 4K TV $598 (save $352) Get Deal

Amazon Prime Day 2026 runs June 23 through 26, which means Walmart's competing sale is also here. Walmart announced its anti-Prime Day Deals Event will overlap Amazon's (shocker) and runs all week, finishing at 11:59 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 28. You can peruse all the deals both in stores and online, whichever you prefer.

After some digging, I've rounded up the best discounts on Apple gear, TVs, gaming peripherals, and more in the Walmart Summer Deals Event.

Best Walmart Apple deals

• Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $199 $249 (save $50)

• Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) — $219 $249 (save $30)

• Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) — $329 $429 (save $100)

• Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $429 $549 (save $120)

Best Walmart TV deals

• Hisense 65-inch R6 UHD 4K TV — $295 $378 (save $83)

• TCL 65-inch S4 UHD 4K TV — $338 $378 (save $40)

• Vizio 75-inch Quantum QLED 4K TV — $428 $548 (save $120)

• TCL 55-inch QM7K Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $598 $950 (save $352)

• TCL 98-inch QM7K Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $1,998 $2,799.99 (save $801.99)

Best Walmart gaming deals

• Logitech G733 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset — $110.99 $159.99 (save $49)

• Xbox Series X gaming console — $573 $649.99 (save $76.99)

• Alienware 15.3-inch gaming laptop (AMD Ryzen 5 220, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GDDR6, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $849 $1,299.99 (save $450.99)

• Lenovo Legion 5a WQXGA laptop (AMD Ryzen 7 250, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,299 $2,099.99 (save $800.99)

Best Walmart headphones deals

• JBL Tune 520BT — $39.95 $59.95 (save $20)

• JLab JBuds Lux ANC — $49.95 $79.99 (save $30.04)

• Sonos Ace — $299 $399 (save $100)

Best Walmart outdoor deals

• Mainstays 19.5-inch Smokeless Fire Pit — $147 $177 (save $30)

• Blackstone 36-inch Original Outdoor Griddle — $297 $344 (save $47)

• Blackstone 2-Burner 28-inch Outdoor Combo Griddle — $397 $497 (save $100)

The best Prime Day Apple Watch deals: Best Apple Watch Deal Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm, GPS) $279 (save $120) Get Deal Apple Watch Series 11 (46mm) Deal Apple Watch Series 11 (46mm, GPS) $309 (save $120) Get Deal Best Apple Watch SE 3 Deal Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm, GPS) $199 (save $50) Get Deal

Warmer weather means more time outside, and when you're in the great outdoors, a fitness tracker or smartwatch helps track all of that activity. Whether you're headed out on a European vacation or have a list of summer hikes to tackle, an Apple Watch is one of our favorite ways to stay connected and track activity. And with Prime Day here again, we're hunting for deals on the popular smartwatch.

Amazon's biggest sale of the year, which runs for four days from June 23 to 26, has only just begun but we've already spotted the Series 11 at a new low price at the retailer, but that's not all. We've gathered up all the Apple Watch deals that deserve a look during Prime Day.

Best Prime Day Apple Watch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm, GPS) $279 at Amazon
$399 Save $120   Get Deal Why we like it

The Apple Watch Series 11 has dropped to $279 for Prime Day. That's the lowest-ever price for this model. We rate it as our favorite smartwatch for fitness tracking, and it has an impressive battery. With improved battery life compared to the Series 10, you don't need to charge the watch midday for battery life to last you all night. So if you've been thinking about upgrading, grab it now.

More Prime Day Apple Watch dealsApple Watch Series 11 deals

• Apple Watch Series 11 (46mm, GPS) — $309 $429 (save $120)

Apple Watch SE deals

• Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm, GPS) — $199 $249 (save $50)

• Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm, GPS) — $229 $279 (save $50)

• Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm, GPS + Cellular) — $249 $329 (save $80)

Apple Watch Ultra 3 deals

• Apple Watch Ultra 3 (49mm, GPS + Cellular) — $649 $799 (save $150)

SAVE $1,400: As of June 23, the Jackery HomePower 3000 portable power station with 200W solar panels is on sale for $1,599 at Amazon. That's down from $2,999.

Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery HomePower 3000 + 200W Solar Panels $1,599 at Amazon
$2,999 Save $1,400   Get Deal

Prime Day has officially kicked off, and one of the bigger deals is on the Jackery HomePower 3000 portable power station with solar panels, now down to $1,599 at Amazon. That’s a $1,400 discount off its usual $2,999 price, or 47% off. It’s a strong drop on a home backup system built for outages, travel, and emergency power.

The Jackery HomePower 3000 portable power station is made to keep everyday essentials running when the power goes out. It can support key appliances like a fridge, lights, WiFi routers, and fans, with enough capacity to keep a household covered for several hours and a refrigerator running for up to a day, depending on usage.

This portable power station switches over almost instantly during an outage, so important devices like security systems, medical equipment, or work calls stay uninterrupted. Its quick response helps keep things stable during sudden storms or unexpected blackouts.

Beyond home backup, it can charge multiple devices at once and works with RV setups as well. It recharges quickly in under two hours using a standard outlet, or can be topped up using solar panels, a car, or a generator, giving you flexible options depending on the situation.

Grab the Jackery HomePower 3000 portable power station with solar panels at Amazon today — before the lights go out on this deal.

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.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT game

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Tuesday, June 23, 2026:

AcrossBaseball officials

• The answer is Umps.

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Singer/songwriter Kahan with the 2026 #1 album "The Great Divide"

• The answer is Noah.

Shade of orangeish pink

• The answer is Coral.

Voice of the smartphone generation?

• The answer is Siri.

Partner channel of ABC

• The answer is ESPN

DownSomeone giving off old guy vibes, in Gen Z slang

• The answer is Unc.

Tallest animal in North America

• The answer is Moose.

Setting for "Ratatouille"

• The answer is Paris.

#, in music

• The answer is Sharp.

___-Manuel Miranda

• The answer is Lin.

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

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.

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

Released in August 2025, 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 on to 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 with 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 June 23, 2026

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 June 23, 2026 Easy difficulty hints, answers for June 23 Pips

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

Less Than (4): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 5-3, placed horizontally.

Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 1-6, placed horizontally; 6-2, placed vertically.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 6-2, placed vertically; 4-0, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for June 23 Pips

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 6-1, placed vertically; 2-4, placed vertically.

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

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

Less Than (6): Everything in this space must be less than 6. The answer is 2-4, placed vertically.

Number (11): Everything in this space must add up to 11. The answer is 6-3, placed vertically; 5-5, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for June 23 Pips

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 2-6, placed horizontally; 2-4, placed vertically.

Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 2-6, placed horizontally; 6-5, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 6-5, placed horizontally; 1-6, placed horizontally.

Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 1-6, placed horizontally; 6-3, placed vertically.

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

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

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

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

Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed vertically; 2-4, placed vertically.

Greater Than (10): Everything in this space must be greater than 10. The answer is 6-6, placed horizontally.

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

Less Than (5): Everything in this space must be less than 5. The answer is 4-0, 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.

The best Prime Day iPad deals: Best iPad deal Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, 128GB, WiFi) $299 (Save $50) Get Deal Best iPad Air deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, 128GB, WiFi) $519.99 (Save $79) Get Deal Best iPad Pro deal Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, 256GB, WiFi) $899.99 (Save $99.01) Get Deal

Is your summer travel booked? If you're getting ready to jet set or hit the road but don't want to lug your laptop around, then it might be time to consider a tablet. Our favorites for performance and overall value are Apple's iPads. So with Prime Day kicking off and running until June 26, we're looking for the best deals on Apple's tablets.

Prime Day has begun and iPads are already on sale. Don't get too excited, though. While we found deals on every single iPad model, the markdowns are pretty minor. The good news is, if you need an iPad right now, you don’t have to pay full price.

If you need an iPad now, here are the best deals to shop this Prime Day.

Best Prime Day iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, 128GB, WiFi) $299 at Amazon
$349 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like it

While we love the iPad Air and think it's the best tablet money can buy, the basic iPad with A16 chip is still a stellar tablet. The 11th-generation model is a speedy tablet perfect for streaming, internet browsing, reading, and gaming. It's a great value at full price and even better when on sale.

Right now, get the 11th-generation iPad with A16 chip for just $299, bringing the tablet under $300. It's not the best price on the iPad, but it is just $25 away from its lowest price, so not bad. Need something more advanced? Well, there are more iPad deals on the Air and Pro to explore, too.

More Prime Day iPad Mini deals

• Apple iPad Mini, 8.3-inch (A17 Pro, 128GB, WiFi) — $449 $499 (save $50)

More Prime Day iPad Air deals

• Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, 128GB, WiFi) — $519.99 $599 (save $79.01)

• Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M4, 128GB, WiFi) — $699.99 $799 (save $99.01)

More Prime Day iPad Pro deals

• Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, 256GB, WiFi) — $899.99 $999 (save $99.01)

• Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, 256GB, WiFi) — $1,199.99 $1,299 (save $99.01)

• Apple iPad Pro 13-Inch (M4, 512GB, WiFi) — $1,249.99 $1,499 (save $249.01)

Prime Day 2026 is here — one of the best times to get a deal on a MacBook. I've covered Amazon's flagship summer sale for seven years straight now, and I've noticed that Apple's laptops always fall to extra-low prices as part of the festivities. (If they don't hit record-lows, they at least get close.) Every current MacBook is on sale for Prime Day, which runs until June 26.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day is almost here: We found 50+ early deals already live on Apple, Sony, and Lego favorites

Read on for a guide of the Prime Day MacBook deals, from the Neo to the M5 MacBook Air and the M5 MacBook Pros. Now is also a good time to check out my separate MacBook buying guide if you're not sure which model is right for you.

Prime Day MacBook Neo deals

Amazon hasn't been totally resistant to putting the Neo on sale — it's been $9 off for several weeks now — but it doesn't get the same big price cuts as Apple's other laptops. (This is probably because it's already a bargain at full price.) With that in mind, I wouldn't count on Amazon matching Apple's $100 student discount this Prime Day; it's still the best way to buy the Neo if you're eligible. But I could see Amazon dropping the base model to $549 as Prime Day rolls, or $50 off, luring back-to-school shoppers who don't quality for Apple's education pricing. It's one to keep an eye on.

Read our review of the MacBook Neo.

The best Prime Day MacBook Neo deals for now: Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $589.99 (save $9.01) Get Deal Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $689.99 (save $9.01) Get Deal Prime Day MacBook Air deals to look for

Last year's 13- and 15-inch M4 MacBook Airs got $150 discounts for Prime Day 2025, but we've already seen the newer M5 models go on sale for $200 off this spring. While those deals aren't still live at the time of writing, I expect Amazon to revive them at some point during Prime Day. Look for record lows of $899 for the 13-inch configuration and $1,099 for its 15-inch sibling.

Read our review of the M5 MacBook Air.

The best Prime Day MacBook Air deals for now: Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $949.99 (save $149.01) Get Deal Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,149.99 (save $149.01) Get Deal Prime Day MacBook Pro deals to look for

The base 14-inch MacBook Pro features an M5 chip, 16GB of RAM, and a terabyte of storage. Amazon is currently selling it for $1,549, or $150 off, but I wouldn't add it to the cart just yet. It fell to $1,499 earlier this month, and that all-time low will likely return during Prime Day. You might have to be a little patient, though: Last year, an identically configured M4 MacBook Pro didn't get a $200 discount until the fourth (last) day of the sale.

If you need even more power for professional creative or AI work, there's also a 14-inch MacBook Pro that's configurable with the M5 Pro or M5 Max chip. If anything, the starting M5 Max model is a relatively safe buy right now: It's currently on sale at its record-low price of $3,316.31, or $282.69 off. (The M5 Pro base model is still $50-ish away from its own record low of $1,983.94, which would save you about $215.) However, its M4 Max counterpart also got much cheaper as Prime Day progressed last year — to the tune of over $400 off. When you're dropping this much cash on a new laptop, I think it's wise to wait and see if prices drop even further.

Read our review of the M5 MacBook Pro.

The best Prime Day MacBook Pro deals for now: Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,549 (save $150) Get Deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,034.05 (save $164.95) Get Deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Max, 36GB RAM, 2TB SSD) $3,316.31 (save $282.69) Get Deal

THREE MONTHS FREE: As of June 23, Prime members can get three months of Audible Standard for free plus a $20 Audible credit. This offer only applies to new customers and runs until July 5.

Opens in a new window Credit: Audible Audible: 3 Months Free + $20 Audible Credit   Get Deal

Amazon's Prime Day sale event has officially begun, and already we're spotting some exciting deals. For audiobook lovers, Audible has returned with a Prime Day deal for members, but this time it comes with an added bonus.

Until July 5, Prime members who are new customers to Audible can score three months of Audible for free plus get a $20 Audible credit. That's a fantastic way to test out the service and get an additional credit to put towards an audiobook of your choosing (though keep in mind the credit expires on August 31).

And if you're not a Prime member, don't worry: Audible's also offering a slightly different variation of this deal that offers three months for $0.99 per month plus the $20 credit. For both of these deals, the plan will auto-renew at $8.99 per month once the three months is up (you can cancel this at anytime).

SEE ALSO: Everything to know about Amazon Prime Day: Dates, competition, and the best deals to shop

This offer is a little bit different to what we're used to seeing over Prime Day. Before, Audible's deal included the Premium Plus plan, but this new offer focuses on the Standard plan. Under this option, you'll be able to select one audiobook a month to listen to that you keep as long as you're a member. With Premium Plus, you get to keep audiobooks that are bought with a credit, even if you cancel. With this in mind, it actually makes a deal like this even more appealing. You can test out the plan for free for three months and see if it works for you or not.

In general, I think Audible is absolutely worth having. I've been using it for a few years now (I actually took advantage of a Prime Day deal to try it out), and have really loved the books I've been able to tick off my list. Not too long ago I enjoyed Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary, which is exceptionally narrated by Ray Porter, and highly recommend as a first read if you're searching for an audiobook to start with.

This deal only lasts until July 5, so act fast to get three months of Audible for free plus a $20 Audible credit if you're a Prime member.

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It's Amazon Prime Day season again, aka the best time of year to score excellent deals on Apple gadgets (outside of Black Friday, at least). Amazon typically offers extra-low prices on Apple Watches, AirPods, iPads, and MacBooks during its annual members-only sale, and the Mashable team is closely monitoring the best Prime Day Apple deals going live from June 23 to June 26.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day is right around the corner: Here are 20+ early deals to start shopping now

Things have only just begun and already some devices, including the Apple Watch Series 11, are sitting at record-low prices, and you can also pick up Apple AirPods 4 for just $99.

Over this week, we will regularly update this page with the best Prime Day Apple deals, and not just at Amazon. We'll also check prices at competing retailers like Best Buy and Walmart to make sure you're truly getting the lowest prices on all things Apple. Plus, we'll tell you how low we expect prices to go on AirPods, MacBooks, iPads, and more.

The only Apple deals I'd shop before Prime Day Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $99 at Amazon
$129 Save $30   Get Deal Why I like it

There's just something about the phrase "$99 AirPods" that feels good, doesn't it? Technically, this isn't the product's lowest-ever price, but we wouldn't count on a better discount this week, though that is possible. In the past, we've seen these buds hit $69 before, so you may want to wait just in case Amazon revives that deal.

If you want the pricier version of AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, Amazon currently has deals on these buds starting at $148.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,149.99 at Amazon
$1,299 Save $149.01   Get Deal Why I like it

The 15-inch M5 model is already $149 off. Its current price is $1,149.99, down from $1,299. Unlike earlier deals that only applied to one color, this discount now applies to all colors of this model.

Read our full review of the M5 MacBook Air.

Prime Day AirPods deals to watch

• Apple AirPods Pro 3: As Prime Day kicks off, these noise-cancelling earbuds on sale for $179.99 at Amazon and Best Buy. Check back during the week, when they'll surely get another discount.

• Apple AirPods Max 2: These snazzy over-ear headphones have been hanging out at their record-low price of $499.99 since early June (normally $549). That's not bad, but the first-gen AirPods Max with USB-C charging were a full $100 off on their first Prime Day and $120 off last Black Friday. Let's see if Amazon can get these new ones down to around $449, at least.

Read our reviews of the AirPods 4 with ANC and the AirPods Max 2. Plus, see where they land on our guides to the best wireless earbuds and the best noise-cancelling headphones.

The best Prime Day AirPods deals for now: Apple AirPods 4 $99 (save $30) Get Deal Apple AirPods 4 with ANC $148.99 (save $30.01) Get Deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179 (save $70) Get Deal Apple AirPods Max 2 $499.99 (save $49.01) Get Deal Prime Day Apple Watch deals to watch

The best Prime Day deals on Apple products always include savings on the latest Apple Watch, plus the SE and Ultra models. Soon you'll be able to buy these smartwatches at their lowest-ever prices.

• Apple Watch Series 11: Apple's latest smartwatch is currently marked down to $279 (normally $399), which is its lowest price to date and a $120 savings.

• Apple Watch SE 3: Apple's budget wearable has hit $199 before, and its predecessor dipped down to $169 during last October's Prime Big Deal Days sale. It was on sale for $199 at the time of writing (typically $249), or only $50 off, so don't add it to your cart just yet.

• Apple Watch Ultra 3: The Ultra 3 has now dropped to its lowest price yet at $649, down from $799, marking a 19% discount. This rugged premium smartwatch with GPS + Cellular and advanced health and fitness tracking is now cheaper than its previous Black Friday-style lows.

Read our review of the Apple Watch Series 11. If you're not sure which model is right for you, check out our guide to the best smartwatches you can buy right now.

The best Prime Day Apple Watch deals for now: Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $279 (save $120) Get Deal Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) $199 (save $50) Get Deal Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular, 49mm) $649 (save $150) Get Deal Prime Day iPad deals to watch

• Apple iPad: Apple's entry-level tablet is on sale for $299 right now, down $50 from its usual sticker price of $349. I'm thinking Amazon will revive its Prime Day 2025 price of $279 before the event wraps up.

• Apple iPad Air: The 11- and 13-inch M4 iPad Airs weren't around last Prime Day, but they've previously hit record lows of $519 and $699, respectively — a savings of up to $100. The 13-inch version has dropped back to its record-low of $699.99, while the 11-inch model is still hovering a little above its best-ever pricing at $559.

• Apple iPad Pro: The 11- and 13-inch M5 iPad Pro models are both on sale right now, but neither has fully hit their deepest-ever price drops yet. The 11-inch version is down to $899.99, while the 13-inch model is sitting at $1,199.99. Don't hit the buy button until you see them drop to $799 and $1,149, respectively (or lower, ideally). Their regular retail prices are $999 and $1,299.

• Apple iPad mini: The most compact Apple tablet is on sale for $474 for Prime Day (usually $499) — a hard skip. I'd be happy if it returned to last year's Prime Day price of $379, but hope Amazon can match its best-ever Black Friday price of $349.

Read our reviews of the M4 iPad Air, the M5 iPad Pro, and the iPad mini. Plus, find out which iPad you should buy.

The best Prime Day iPad deals for now: Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $299 (save $50) Get Deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $559 (save $40) Get Deal Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $699.99 (save $99) Get Deal Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) $899.99 (save $99) Get Deal Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) $1,199.99 (save $99) Get Deal Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) $474 (save $25) Get Deal Prime Day MacBook deals to watch

• Apple MacBook Neo: Apple's new budget laptop has been enjoying a $9 discount on Amazon for a couple of months now (normally $599). It would be suuuper cool if the retailer managed to match Apple's $499 student pricing on Prime Day, but that's very wishful thinking. Realistically, it probably won't get any cheaper than $549, if it gets any cheaper at all. A sizable MacBook Neo discount is my white whale for Prime Day 2026.

• Apple MacBook Air: The 13-inch M5 MacBook Air is only $949 right now (normally $1,099), its lowest price yet. It’s sitting below its usual retail price right now, while the 15-inch model is also seeing a $150 discount. Apple’s MacBook Air lineup often gets matching deals across both sizes during major sale events. Hold steady until it hits $899.

• Apple MacBook Pro: The 14-inch base model with the vanilla M5 chip is going for $1,549 for Prime Day (usually $1,699), but its record-low of $1,499 will probably return soon.

Read our reviews of the MacBook Neo, the M5 MacBook Air, and the M5 MacBook Pro. Plus, find out which MacBook is right for you.

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Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you know college football.

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. The sports 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 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 before 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: Baseball group

• Green: Indirect movement

• Blue: Sports locations

• Purple: Same last letter

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: AL Central teams

• Green: Deflection off a surface

• Blue: Big Ten football stadiums

• Purple: Ends in a silent T

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 #638 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• AL Central teams: CHICAGO, DETROIT, KANSAS CITY, MINNESOTA

• Deflection off a surface: BOUNCE, CAROM, GLANCE, RICOCHET

• Big Ten football stadiums: AUTZEN, CAMP RANDALL, KINNICK, MICHIGAN

• Ends in a silent T: CROQUET, DEBUT, GARRETT CROCHET, RUDY GOBERT

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 yesterday's Connections.

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are ongoing, but fear not: the country has its best man on the case.

In the clip above, Jon Stewart reacts to the news that JD Vance is being sent to the negotiations with a long, drawn out, "Noooooooo!" followed by some commentary on how things are going so far.

"It's a risky move on [Donald] Trump's part, given that the first time he sent JD Vance overseas, JD Vance killed Pope Francis," says Stewart in the Daily Show monologue above. "It happened. 88 years. Pope Francis lived in leper colonies, went through so much in his life, survived. Spent 10 minutes with JD Vance and went, 'Check please, I'm out.'"

Stewart then cuts to footage of Vance appearing to be snubbed by Qatar's prime minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.

"Well that is awkward," says Stewart. "JD Vance really answers the question, 'What if a middle school dance were a person?'"

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Writer/director Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You and I'm A Virgo) made his return to the big screen in 2026 with another clever genre-bender. I Love Boosters is an "unabashedly anti-capitalist satire that's star-studded and outrageously fun," writes Mashable's reviewer. It's only June, but it's already cracked our list of the best films of the year.

When we say star-studded, we really mean it. The cast includes Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Demi Moore, Don Cheadle, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, Will Poulter, and LaKeith Stanfield.

As quite the sleeper hit of the season, you might've missed it in theaters. That's alright — now's your chance to catch it on the small screen. Here's everything you need to know to watch I Love Boosters at home.

What is I Love Boosters about?

I Love Boosters follows a group of women called the Velvet Gang, led by Corvette (Palmer). The Velvet Gang are what is known as "boosters," a group that steals designer clothes from high-end retailers and resells them at low prices to their community. The Velvet Gang calls it "fashion-forward philanthropy," but fashion designer Christie Smith (Moore) sees it as theft from "low-class urban bitches."

"From there, the Velvet Gang steps up their game with the help of some new allies, who are less interested in reselling designer duds than in kick-starting a workers' rights movement against Smith's sweatshop industry," writes Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko in her review.

Check out the full trailer:

How to watch I Love Boosters at home Credit: Neon

I Love Boosters opened in theaters on May 22, 2026. If you missed out, no biggie; it's now officially available to watch at home in a couple of different ways just a month later. As of June 23, 2026, you can buy it or rent it. You'll also be able to stream it at a later date. See the details below.

Buy or rent on digital

The Neon film officially makes its at-home debut via video-on-demand retailers on June 23, 2026. You can purchase I Love Boosters for your own digital library or rent it for 30 days.

Here are some quick links to buy the film on digital:

• Apple TV — $24.99 to buy, $19.99 to rent

• Fandango at Home — $24.99 to buy, $19.99 to rent

• Prime Video — $24.99 to buy, $19.99 to rent

Stream it on Hulu (at a later date)

While there has been no exact streaming date revealed yet for I Love Boosters, we know that, as a Neon film, it will make its debut on Hulu. It's hard to predict when it will join the Hulu library, as Neon films don't always follow a strict schedule. But we can assume it will be later this summer. Stay tuned.

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An interstellar comet that recently passed through the solar system may have formed as long as 12 billion years ago, making it one of the oldest planet-building materials ever observed.

Comet 3I/ATLAS is only the third confirmed interstellar object detected in our neck of space. As it passed near the sun in late 2025, it released unusually large amounts of gas, giving scientists a rare chance to study its composition in detail.

Observations from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope focused on the comet's isotopes — different versions of hydrogen and carbon that act like long-lasting chemical fingerprints. Those measurements showed values that do not match any known comet from our own solar system or nearby star-forming regions.

Scientists say the results point to something unusual: Comet 3I/ATLAS likely formed in an extremely cold, chemically primitive region of the early Milky Way and may preserve material from a planetary system that formed more than 7 billion years before the sun and Earth. That would make it about 4 billion years older than some initial predictions, and a rare surviving fragment of the galaxy's earliest days.

"This was a unique opportunity to study an ancient object from the distant galaxy," said NASA astro-chemist Martin Cordiner, lead author of the study, in a statement. "On the one hand, we get direct insight into that distant time and place, and on the other, we learn something about how unusual our own solar system may be."

SEE ALSO: Astronomers see a 'galaxy in a bottle' near the Milky Way's core

A comet is a small, icy object left over from the beginning of a star system. It is made mostly of frozen gases, water ice, dust, and rock. When it gets close to a star, like the sun, some of that ice warms up and turns directly into gas, skipping over the liquid phase. The gas forms a glowing cloud and sometimes a tail pointing away from the star. 

This foreign comet came from another part of the galaxy and was later ejected — likely by a gravitational scrape from a planet or passing star — before drifting across interstellar space for hundreds of millions of years. Scientists only know about two other interstellar visitors having passed through our neighborhood: 'Oumuamua in 2017, which turned out not to be a comet, and Comet 2I/Borisov in 2019.

Ratios of heavy carbon and heavy hydrogen never seen among comets in our solar system appeared in the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS that passed through in 2025, according to NIRSpec observations from the James Webb Space Telescope. Credit: NASA / ESA / CSA / STScI / M.Cordiner / Alyssa Pagan

One of the strongest clues about Comet 3I/ATLAS's age and origins comes from its water, which contains an unusually high amount of deuterium, a heavier form of hydrogen. The level is more than 30 times higher than in typical solar system comets. Its carbon isotope ratios also fall outside the range seen in nearby gas clouds and young planetary systems.

Taken together, the chemistry suggests the comet formed in temperatures below about -400 degrees Fahrenheit and has changed very little since then. The findings from the Webb study appear in the journal Nature. 

Researchers also say the carbon data points to a birthplace in a region of the Milky Way that was poor in heavy elements but enriched by earlier generations of massive stars. That matches conditions expected during an early burst of star formation in the galaxy's history.

While the Webb data is enlightening, scientists cannot trace the comet back to a specific star system. Over billions of years, gravitational encounters with other bodies throughout the Milky Way would have scrambled its trajectory beyond reconstruction, so researchers have relied on its chemistry instead of its orbit.

If the age estimate holds, 3I/ATLAS offers a direct glimpse into how some of the first Milky Way planets formed. 

"For us as scientists, finding these rare isotopes is fascinating, but the bigger picture here is looking at the possibilities of prebiotic chemistry elsewhere in the galaxy," said Stefanie Milam, a co-author from NASA, in a statement. "So far, we know of only one place in the vast cosmos where chemical ingredients led to life – our solar system, our Earth. Analysis of these interstellar objects is a major step towards learning how common, or uncommon, the conditions for the evolution of life are in the universe."

Every day is a big one for the 2026 World Cup, but today's action features some particularly exciting group games — fixtures that soccer fans won't want to miss.

Today, June 23, sees Portugal and England take part in two of four scheduled games. Both teams are considered contenders to go far, but Portugal had a tough start while England were on fire.

It all kicks off today at 1 p.m. ET, with action going through the afternoon and evening. Here's everything you need to know to tune in live today.

FIFA World Cup schedule today: June 23

• Group K: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan (Houston Stadium) — kickoff at 1 p.m. ET

• Group L: England vs. Ghana (Boston Stadium) — kickoff at 4 p.m. ET

• Group L: Panama vs. Croatia (Toronto Stadium) — kickoff at 7 p.m. ET

• Group J: Colombia vs. DR Congo (Guadalajara Stadium) — kickoff at 10 p.m. ET

How to watch FIFA World Cup games todayWatch Portugal vs. Uzbekistan

Portugal entered the World Cup as one of the favorites to win thanks to a superstar squad led by Cristiano Ronaldo. But they faltered in the opening game against lower-ranked DR Congo, a game that ended 1-1. It was a poor start for CR7, who has failed to score in 10 straight international games. The smart money is on Portugal turning things around against Uzbekistan — but the group stage is always full of surprises.

Live coverage will be on FOX and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

Watch England vs. Ghana

England overcame a defensively weak first half against Croatia and scored a decisive win, putting to rest any questions over their squad selection. Fans would expect them to beat Ghana and secure a spot in the knockout stage — particularly with goal scorers Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Marcus Rashford in good form.

Live coverage will be on FOX and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

Watch Panama vs. Croatia

Croatia are always a team to watch at big tournaments. Led by Luka Modric, they reached the final and semi-final at the last two World Cups. But they suffered a morale-crushing loss to England in their opening game and need to beat Panama to stand a chance of progressing beyond the group stage. Is this generation of Croatian players past their best? Or will they prove that the England loss was just a blip?

Live coverage will be on FOX and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

Watch Colombia vs. DR Congo

Colombia scored big in their opening game, beating Uzbekistan 3-1, while DR Congo surprised fans by holding Portugal to a draw. That makes this a crucial group fixture. Colombia will be the favorites here, but DR Congo have already defied the odds once in this tournament. As Cape Verde have proved against Spain and Uruguay, it's possible for lightning to strike twice.

Live coverage will be on FS1 and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

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Watch the World Cup for free with a VPN

It's possible to watch the World Cup for free on international services like ITVX, BBC iPlayer, NOS, or RTÉ. Our global World Cup watch guide can walk you through the process.

You will need a VPN to live stream the World Cup on these free streaming services. We recommend ExpressVPN — a Mashable-tested service and an Official Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Europe — as our VPN of choice for sport. It offers servers in 105 countries, a user-friendly app available on all major devices, a speedy connection, and up to 10 simultaneous connections.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage continues. Every national team has their eye on advancing to the knockout stages. Next up in Group K is Colombia vs. DR Congo.

Colombia had a hot start to the tournament, beating Uzbekistan 3-1. DR Congo, meanwhile, surprised Ronaldo's Portugal by holding them to a 1-1 draw — a game that fans assumed Portugal would breeze through untroubled. DR Congo would have a very real chance of progressing to the knockout stages if they beat Colombia. Colombia would definitely advance if they can win this matchup.

If you want to watch Colombia vs. DR Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Colombia vs. DR Congo?

Colombia vs. DR Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 10 p.m. ET on June 23. This fixture takes place at the Guadalajara Stadium.

How to watch Colombia vs. DR Congo for free

Colombia vs. DR Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on ITVX.

ITVX 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 ITVX to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Colombia vs. DR Congo for free by following these simple steps:

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

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

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

4. Visit ITVX

5. Watch Colombia vs. DR Congo 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 2026 World Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Colombia vs. DR Congo (plus more World Cup fixtures) before recovering your investment.

ExpressVPN's regular 30-day money back guarantee is not available for any subscriptions purchased during the FIFA World Cup between June 10 and July 11. ExpressVPN remains our top pick for sport, but you will need to pay the monthly rate. Alternatively, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.

What is the best VPN for ITVX?

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

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99. That covers you for the duration of the World Cup.

Live stream Colombia vs. DR Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.

TL;DR: Live stream England vs. Ghana in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to deliver exciting action from top teams. Among the teams in serious contention are England, scoring an emphatic 4-2 win over Croatia in their opening game.

It was a slightly shaky first half, with England twice going ahead thanks to Harry Kane goals — but they twice allowed Croatia to equalize. The second half saw England dismantle Croatia with flashy goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford. Now England play Ghana, a team that also won their opening match, beating Panama 1-0. Whichever team wins this contest will go to the top of Group L and secure a spot in the knockout stages.

If you want to watch England vs. Ghana in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is England vs. Ghana?

England vs. Ghana in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 4 p.m. ET on June 23. This fixture takes place at the Boston Stadium.

How to watch England vs. Ghana for free

England vs. Ghana in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer 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 BBC iPlayer to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream England vs. Ghana for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend 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 BBC iPlayer

5. Watch England vs. Ghana 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 2026 World Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream England vs. Ghana (plus more World Cup fixtures) before recovering your investment.

ExpressVPN's regular 30-day money back guarantee is not available for any subscriptions purchased during the FIFA World Cup between June 10 and July 11. ExpressVPN remains our top pick for sport, but you will need to pay the monthly rate. Alternatively, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on BBC iPlayer, 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 10 simultaneous connections

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99. That covers you for the duration of the World Cup.

Live stream England vs. Ghana in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.

TL;DR: Live stream Panama vs. Croatia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is now a few days into the second round of group games. And for some countries it's already do or die.

Both Panama and Croatia took losses in their Group L opening games. Panama lost 1-0 to Ghana, and Croatia lost 4-2 to England. Croatia are a solid team though, led by superstar midfielder Luka Modric. Can Croatia get back on track by beating Panama? A loss for either team could see them crash out of the whole tournament.

If you want to watch Panama vs. Croatia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Panama vs. Croatia?

Panama vs. Croatia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 17 p.m. ET on June 23. This fixture takes place at the Toronto Stadium.

How to watch Panama vs. Croatia for free

Panama vs. Croatia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer 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 BBC iPlayer to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Panama vs. Croatia for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend 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 BBC iPlayer

5. Watch Panama vs. Croatia for free from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.99 only at ExpressVPN Get Deal

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 2026 World Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Panama vs. Croatia (plus more World Cup fixtures) before recovering your investment.

ExpressVPN's regular 30-day money back guarantee is not available for any subscriptions purchased during the FIFA World Cup between June 10 and July 11. ExpressVPN remains our top pick for sport, but you will need to pay the monthly rate. Alternatively, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on BBC iPlayer, 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 10 simultaneous connections

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99. That covers you for the duration of the World Cup.

Live stream Panama vs. Croatia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.

TL;DR: Live stream Portugal vs. Uzbekistan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Cristiano Ronaldo has had a tough start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Portugal were held to a 0-0 draw against DR Congo in their opening match, a fixture that most soccer fans expected Portugal to easily win.

With Ronaldo's GOAT rival Lionel Messi scoring a hattrick in Argentina's opening game — and fellow superstar players Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane all scoring — Ronaldo will desperately want to end his streak of 10 games without scoring. Now Portugal face Uzbekistan in the second round of group games, which should be a walkover for Ronaldo's team. But anything can happen at the World Cup.

If you want to watch Portugal vs. Uzbekistan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Portugal vs. Uzbekistan?

Portugal vs. Uzbekistan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on June 23. This fixture takes place at the Houston Stadium.

How to watch Portugal vs. Uzbekistan for free

Portugal vs. Uzbekistan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on ITVX.

ITVX 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 ITVX to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Portugal vs. Uzbekistan for free by following these simple steps:

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

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

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

4. Visit ITVX

5. Watch Portugal vs. Uzbekistan for free from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.99 only at ExpressVPN Get Deal

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 2026 World Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Portugal vs. Uzbekistan (plus more World Cup fixtures) before recovering your investment.

ExpressVPN's regular 30-day money back guarantee is not available for any subscriptions purchased during the FIFA World Cup between June 10 and July 11. ExpressVPN remains our top pick for sport, but you will need to pay the monthly rate. Alternatively, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.

What is the best VPN for ITVX?

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

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99. That covers you for the duration of the World Cup.

Live stream Portugal vs. Uzbekistan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.

TL;DR: Score a refurbished 2-in-1 ASUS Chromebook with a keyboard and stylus for just $144.97 (reg. $369.99) during Deal Days.

Opens in a new window Credit: ASUS ASUS Chromebook CM30 (2024) Detachable Touchscreen 8GB RAM 128GB eMMC (Refurbished) $144.97
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Prime Day isn’t the only big shopping event happening this month. During Deal Days — our version of Prime Day — the ASUS Chromebook CM30 (2024) Detachable Touchscreen Chromebook is available for $144.97 (reg. $369.99) through June 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

The included detachable keyboard and magnetic stand cover let it switch between laptop and tablet modes in seconds, while the bundled USI 2.0 stylus makes it easy to sketch ideas, annotate documents, or write down notes by hand.

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The 10.5-inch WUXGA touchscreen offers a crisp 1920 x 1200 resolution, and the MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for everyday multitasking. Whether you’re handling email, working in Google Docs, streaming videos, or browsing with a dozen tabs open, the Chromebook is designed to keep up with typical day-to-day tasks.

It’s also built for life away from a desk. With up to 12 hours of battery life, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, Bluetooth 5.3 support, and a lightweight design, it’s easy to slip into a backpack and take almost anywhere.

Unlike many budget laptops, this Chromebook includes both front and rear 5MP cameras, making it useful for video calls, quick snapshots, and hybrid work setups. The military-grade aluminum chassis adds durability, while ChromeOS keeps things simple with fast startup times and easy access to cloud-based apps.

This is a Grade A refurbished model, so it arrives in near-mint condition with minimal signs of wear. It also includes a 90-day parts and labor warranty from a third party, offering additional peace of mind.

Deal Days wraps up June 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT, making this one of the more affordable ways to pick up a Chromebook with a touchscreen, detachable keyboard, and included stylus.

Get your ASUS Chromebook for $144.97 (reg. $369.99) before the promotion ends.

Want to see more deals? Check out the full Deal Days collection.

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