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The Honda CR-V Hybrid has been one of the stronger players in the hybrid SUV market for years, and it's easy to see why. It looks good, has plenty of useful features, and does a lot of things well without making everyday driving complicated.

Two days into a precedent-setting trial in which the tech giant was accused of designing addictive platforms, Meta has agreed to a mammoth $17 billion settlement.

In addition to the financial penalties — just a portion of the potential $200 billion payout from multiple lawsuits filed against the company — Meta has also committed to making platform changes intended to limit teens' time online. Such changes include one-hour daily limits, screen time features like night mode, and stronger age assurance measures.

SEE ALSO: TikTok to pay $400 million over child privacy lawsuit

"Meta knew it was harming children and chose not to act," Haley McNamara, executive director of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE), said in a statement. "Today’s $17 billion settlement with 29 states is one step in Big Tech’s reckoning for the harms it has enabled against children."

The case was brought forth by 29 state attorneys general and represented claims from 47 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories as part of a federal multidistrict litigation (MDL). Meta will pay $12 billion to the 52 state attorneys general over 10 years, adding an additionsl $5 billion if other defendants, including Snap, TikTok, and YouTube, also agree to the settlement.

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"I’m pleased to announce that Meta has reached an agreement with a bipartisan group of state attorneys general from around the country on a new set of rules governing teens’ use of social media," wrote Meta chief legal officer C.J. Mahoney. "The framework we’ve negotiated will empower parents to easily manage how their children access our platforms. Our new Time Limit commitments, Night Mode features and usage limits during school hours set the right path forward for our whole industry, but this framework will only work if all our peers join us."

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The trial was only the latest of a wave of litigation against the social media giant, including a recent standoff with New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez. Last month, Meta was ordered to pay $567 million to fund youth mental health services for teens harmed by Meta products, following a history-making guilty verdict that resulted in a $375 million payout for violating consumer protection laws.

In another instance, a teen plaintiff dropped their case against Meta after reaching settlement deals with Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube. Competitor platforms are also weathering multiple individual and state-directed lawsuits over claims that their products are exacerbating the youth mental health crisis and stoking screen time addiction.

"We congratulate the state AGs for this historic settlement, a major step toward holding Meta accountable for the harm its platforms have caused young people," wrote co-lead plaintiffs’ counsel Lexi Hazam and settlement counsel Chris Seeger, who represent plaintiffs in school district and personal injury suits, in a statement following news of the settlement. "Thousands of young people and public school districts still have claims pending in the MDL against Meta, as well as TikTok, Snap and YouTube, and we stand ready to continue that fight. We will not rest until every one of these plaintiffs sees justice for the harms caused by all of the defendants’ platforms."

Several leaders at these companies, including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Instagram head Adam Mosseri, have been directly named in the lawsuit for their roles in allegedly ignoring concerns about the effects of their products.

"Just like the lawsuits against Big Tobacco, Meta’s settlement with 47+ state AGs is the biggest Big Tech settlement in history and conveys that there’s a very high price to pay by Big Tech for knowingly harming children on their platforms," wrote Donna Rice Hughes, president and CEO of internet safety nonprofit Enough Is Enough.

Online safety groups, like family advocacy nonprofit, ParentTogether called the settlement a "watershed moment" for Big Tech and the movement to advance federal safety legislation, including the divisive Kids Online Safety Act. Meta's suggested platform fixes, including strengthening its efforts to enforce platform-wide age verification, received widespread praise from youth safety organizations. In a statement to the press, The Center for Humane Technology explained the measures were "largely in line" with the organization's standards. "We’ve known for years how to reform toxic social media platforms. It’s a relief to see it finally happening for all teen users in the United States," wrote Camille Carlton, senior director of strategy and impact.

Civil society groups, however, are divided on Big Tech's proposed solutions to youth online safety amid a turbulent legislative landscape.

"Giving kids and their parents more choices and control is beneficial," said Kate Ruane, director of the Center for Democracy & Technology's Free Expression Project. "We also see the potential for significant risks to everyone’s privacy and free expression rights online, especially in the ways this settlement will subject all users to invasive age assurance and limit all kids’ access to content and services regardless of their individual needs."

UPDATE: Aug. 26, 2026, 12:55 p.m. This story was updated with additional statements from youth safety and technology organizations.

SAVE $26: As of Aug. 26, new and returning subscribers can lock in two months of Paramount+ Premium for just $0.99 per month by entering the code p2mcs26prem at checkout. Typically $13.99 per month, that's a total of $26 in savings.

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More often than not, when you find a good streaming deal, it's only valid for ad-supported tiers. But Paramount+ has been steadily delivering some hefty discounts for those who prefer to watch ad-free. The latest is a secret code that'll unlock two months for 99 cents a pop.

As of Aug. 26, new and returning subscribers can secure two months of streaming on Paramount+ Premium for just $0.99 per month by entering the code p2mcs26prem at checkout. That's less than $2 for two full months. Typically $13.99 per month, you'll save $26 total. The code is actively working as of Aug. 26, but the end date is unspecified. So if you want to lock in the savings, do it ASAP.

After selecting the monthly Premium ad-free plan, click on "Have a promo code?" on the checkout page and enter p2mcs26prem. The discount will then automatically apply.

Paramount+ may not be as popular as Netflix or HBO, but it's still a surprisingly robust streaming service. NFL fans without cable will want to lock in a subscription for the season to watch live local AFC games. UFC fans, if you haven't signed up yet, what are you waiting for? Paramount+ is the exclusive home of UFC's marquee events as well as 30 Fight Nights. Beyond just sports, though, it's also the home of your local CBS Network live, the entirety of Showtime's catalog, Paramount Pictures films straight from the theater, nostalgic TV from Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV, and more, and Paramount+ Originals like Criminal Minds: Evolution, Tulsa King, and Dutton Ranch.

It probably goes without saying, but once your two-month promotional period is up, the price will jump back up to $13.99 per month. Be sure to cancel before that if you want to avoid automatic charges.

Charging a phone should be boring. You plug it in, it charges, you move on. When that stops working reliably on a Samsung, the usual instinct is to swap cables, restart the phone, and wait to see if it fixes itself. That works sometimes, but it misses real causes that add up over time. Luckily, Samsung actually built some diagnostic features right into an app on your phone.

SAVE $150: The Alienware 34 240Hz QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor (AW3425DW) is on sale for $649.99 on Amazon and Dell's website. That's 19% off its regular retail price of $799.99.

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It's been a rough few years for cash-strapped PC gamers: After dealing with the GPU shortage of the early 2020s, we're now in the thick of a global memory crisis. If you're in the unfortunate position of needing to upgrade your existing setup or build a new one, it's never been smarter to wait for sales before buying new hardware or peripherals.

Here's a solid monitor deal that the Mashable Shopping team spotted this week: Alienware's 34 240Hz QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor (AW3425DW) is currently marked down to $649.99 on Amazon and Dell's website. It typically retails for $799.99, so you wind up saving a cool $150. This is its lowest price outside of a short period in June when it fell to $615.

The AW3425DW is an immersive 34-inch ultrawide curved gaming monitor with a 1400p resolution, a 0.03ms response time, a silky-smooth 240Hz refresh rate, and a height-adjustable stand that can tilt and swivel. Dell's gaming brand released it last spring.

You may recall that even cheaper 240Hz QD-OLED Alienware gaming monitor debuted this April. However, it's not curved, not as wide, and dimmer than the AW3425DW, which hits 1,000 nits of peak brightness for HDR content. The pricier AW3425DW also adds a built-in USB hub and Nvidia G-SYNC compatibility.

Best Buy had the AW3425DW on sale at the time of writing, but it was only $50 off there.

SAVE $600: As of Aug. 26, the LG 65-inch B6 OLED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for just $1,399.99. That's 30% off its list price of $1,999.99 and its lowest price to date.

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While they're no longer the fanciest new tech on the market, thanks to RGB TVs, OLED TVs are still like eye candy if you're upgrading from an old LED or even a QLED model. Thanks to extremely high contrast, true blacks, and a wide color gamut, you'll really take your viewing experience to new heights. The market is wide and varied, but you can make the move and upgrade to an LG OLED model today for $600 cheaper than usual.

As of Aug. 26, the LG 65-inch B6 OLED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for only $1,399.99. That's 30% off its typical cost of $1,999.99 and its best price ever, according to price-tracking tool camelcamelcamel.

The B6 is LG's entry-level OLED TV, but it still ticks a lot of the right boxes. It has a bolder picture than its predecessor, offers a 0.1ms response time, 4K 120Hz refresh rate, four HDMI 2.1 ports, Dolby Vision Gaming, Dolby Atmos sound, and the webOS 26 smart TV platform. It's nearly as good as our favorite OLED for most people, the LG C6, but the C6's refresh rate boost makes it a slightly better choice for gamers. Still, it's an excellent choice for an OLED model, particularly if you don't want to empty your wallet upgrading your TV.

With college football kicking off this week and a new NFL season upon us, it's a great time to take the leap. You might as well grab your new TV while it's the cheapest it's ever been.

Ring is at last addressing some of its longstanding privacy issues by limiting its access to your security camera videos. The Amazon brand has introduced a TAKE (Throw Away the Key Encryption) security strategy that it claims will improve privacy for your footage while still enabling a raft of smart home features.

A ton of Grand Theft Auto VI footage has leaked in August. Rockstar has, in a moment of rare transparency, acknowledged the leaks and confirmed their authenticity. But there's still the matter of the big "Extended Look" that's set to air on Netflix on Thursday.

With so many gameplay videos swirling around the internet already, it's easy to forget that Rockstar's first official glimpse at GTA VI gameplay is happening this week. You'll need a Netflix account if you want to see it at 3 p.m. ET, but it'll go up on YouTube at 9 p.m. ET, too. We still don't know exactly how long the footage will be or what it will entail, but presumably, it will show, in some detail, how the game actually plays.

Here are three major things I want to see from this extended look on Netflix.

SEE ALSO: Rockstar breaks silence on 'heartbreaking' GTA VI leaks The game's other protagonist

Early marketing for GTA VI has all but confirmed that the game has two protagonists, a couple named Jason and Lucia. It very much seems like the game is going for a sort of modern-day Bonnie and Clyde thing, which is a novel hook for GTA. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, Lucia has been almost entirely absent from the leaked materials so far as of publication.

We've seen brief glimpses of her in cutscenes, but whoever is leaking all that footage is seemingly totally uninterested in playing as her. I suppose there's a chance she's not actually playable, but man, that would be a huge disappointment, as GTA hasn't had a playable female protagonist in its main story since the series blew up on the PlayStation 2.

Considering GTA V had three protagonists, it's likely that VI has two. I'd like an answer to the question of Lucia's playability more than almost anything else in the extended look on Netflix.

Literally anything that wasn't already in GTA V

Another bummer of the leaks so far is that they've been almost entirely focused on things you could already do in other GTA games.

I frankly didn't need a leaker to tell me I could beat up civilians, steal cars, and visit strip clubs. I've been able to do all of those things in GTA games for nearly 30 years. One leak featured a playable basketball mini-game, which is fine, but you could also play tennis and golf in GTA V. Other leaks have briefly showcased mechanics such as cars needing gas and cops being able to recognize the player character's current appearance. Those are neat ideas, but again, the leaks don't do a great job of showcasing how they actually function within the game's design.

This game is coming out 13 years after the previous entry in the series. I need to know what has taken that long besides making beach towels look super detailed. Will this game build on the depth of NPC interactions that were possible in Red Dead Redemption II? Will it bring any original ideas to the table? I'd love to know that by the end of the Netflix presentation.

A glimmer of hope that the writing is good this time

By far the most important (and honestly maybe least likely) change I'd love to see in GTA VI has to do with the writing. I used to enjoy the sense of humor in GTA games, and then I turned 16. By the time GTA V came out, I was all the way done with Rockstar's grating, juvenile, and sometimes outright hateful satire of American culture. To be clear, satirizing America is fine and necessary, but not the way the old GTA games do it.

What I want to see more than anything else in the Netflix footage is a sign — just one — that things have changed. I know better than to expect a fully woke GTA game, so I'd settle for something that's a little more self-serious, heartfelt, and focused on its characters. Red Dead Redemption II wasn't perfect, but it showed a way forward for writing in Rockstar games. I hope GTA VI follows that path.

Apple has started rolling out ads inside Apple Maps, the company confirmed to 9to5Mac on Tuesday. The launch began in the past few days and will continue to roll out to all users in the coming weeks.

So what will this look like in practice? A screenshot circulating online shows a sponsored listing for a bagel shop in the Suggested Places feed, marked with a small blue "Ad" badge to distinguish it from unpaid results, such as the seafood restaurant listed right below it.

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Per 9to5Mac's report, ads show up in two spots. Before you search, a sponsored listing can appear at the top of Suggested Places. After you search, an ad can surface within your results when it's relevant to the query.

SEE ALSO: Apple announces new $899 M6 Mac mini and $5,499 M5 Ultra Mac Studio

The rollout follows Apple's original announcement back in March alongside Apple Business, its new platform for company device management, email, and customer outreach. Apple said at the time that ads would launch this summer in the US and Canada, allowing businesses to bid for placement during key search and discovery moments. Google does something similar with its Maps platform and has handled promoted pins and sponsored search results for years.

Notably, there's no setting to turn the ads off, though Apple maintains that users' interactions with Maps ads aren't linked to their Apple Accounts or shared with third parties.

Reaction on Reddit has been sharply negative. A thread on r/apple discussing the rollout drew hundreds of comments lamenting the loss of the ad-free simplicity that set Apple Maps apart from Google's more feature-rich alternative. Many commenters argued that introducing ads undercuts one of Apple Maps' main selling points.

Other commenters pointed to Apple's growing ad footprint across the App Store and Apple News as evidence of a broader pattern, with several arguing that a company charging premium prices for its hardware and services shouldn't need to rely on advertising at all.

For now, ads on Maps are limited to iPhone and iPad in the U.S. and Canada — but given how quietly and quickly this rollout happened, they may not remain limited to those devices and markets for long.

Too many people treat Ethernet cables like an afterthought. You use whatever cable is included with your router, or you buy a random Ethernet cable off of Amazon without verifying whether it actually suits your needs. The thing is, what actually separates budget cables from premium ones isn't obvious from the outside. If you test a premium cable against one that is super cheap, you'll end up with a pretty different experience, but you woundn't know that from just looking at them.

TL;DR: Secretlab and Marvel just launched the Titan Evo Marvel Spider-Man Edition, a red-and-black gaming chair featuring a web-patterned back and Venom-inspired tendril details. This limited-edition chair is now available in the U.S., Canada, and the EU.

Secretlab just teamed up with Marvel for the first time, and the result is a gaming chair built entirely around Spider-Man. The Secretlab Titan Evo Marvel Spider-Man Edition features a red-and-black color scheme, riding the wave of Spider-Man: Brand New Day hype. It's available now in the U.S., Canada, and the EU.

If you're in the market for Spider-Man merch that doubles as functional furniture, this chair checks that box. The red-and-black palette is meant to channel the character's classic look, and there's a Spider-Man emblem stitched into the backrest.

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The back is upholstered in Secretlab's SoftWeave Plus fabric, woven into a web-like pattern of thin lines, made possible through what Secretlab describes as an advanced knitting process. As a nod to Venom, dark tendril patterns creep along the side wings and seat base, too.

Underneath the Spider-Man theming, this is still a Titan Evo, so it comes with the same comfort features as the standard chair. That includes cold-cure foam designed for long sitting sessions, a sculpted "pebble" seat base to distribute pressure more evenly (and leave room for sitting cross-legged), and four-way L-ADAPT lumbar support that adjusts to the curve of your lower back as you shift positions.

SEE ALSO: Umbro’s new Spider-Man streetwear collab just dropped: Shop jackets, backpacks, shorts, and more Spidey gear

This is easily one of Secretlab's best collabs yet, Spider-Man fan or not. Pricing hasn't been announced, so keep an eye on Secretlab for details.

In typical Milwaukee fashion, your favorite cordless power tool brand just unveiled several exciting new tools that are still coming later this year. If you need or want more tools, and who doesn't, new Milwaukee products are on the way and will absolutely be worth the wait.

SAVE $7: As of Aug. 26, the 30-ounce Owala FreeSip Sway water bottle is on sale in select colorways for $27.99 at Amazon, down from the usual price of $34.99. That matches the lowest price we've seen at Amazon.

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We all know chugging down the ounces is good for us. Our physical bodies depend on water to survive, and yet, most of us are on the struggle bus when it comes to actually staying hydrated. It's one of life's greatest mysteries as to why we have trouble consistently consuming a tasteless beverage to keep our bodies healthy and happy. One small improvement, however, is getting a water bottle you actually like. A Mashable favorite is on sale today for a nice 20% discount.

As of Aug. 26, the 30-ounce Owala FreeSip Sway water bottle is on sale in select colorways for $27.99 at Amazon, marked down from the usual price of $34.99. That matches the lowest price we've seen.

When it comes to finding the best water bottle, Mashable staffers are all in on the Owala FreeSip. Mashable Lead Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino has owned her FreeSip for years. In her review, she wrote, "The Owala FreeSip lives up to its promise of both a sippable and chuggable water bottle. The best part to me is that, unlike other bottles with a straw that I've used, the FreeSip has a cover for the spout. That way, when you're out and about in the world, it's safe from germs and bacteria."

SEE ALSO: The Ninja HydraSense is a compact countertop water filtration system that removes up to 99% of stuff you don't want to drink

Today's sale price of $28 applies to the 30-ounce version, and you have your choice of several colorways. The Owala does an excellent job of keeping cool drink chilled while also being leakproof. That makes it a great travel companion knowing it won't spill in your backpack or tote. But keep in mind the Owala FreeSip is not designed for hot beverages.

Since it's a staff favorite at Mashable and it's on sale for a great price, consider making the upgrade to the Owala FreeSip Sway water bottle. It's perfect for back-to-school season and getting a fresh start with hitting daily hydration goals.

It's been over 20 years since I had to compile a Linux kernel, and that's because the boxed copy of Red Hat Linux someone gifted me wasn't going to work with my PC back then without adding stuff that is standard today.

SAVE 28%: As of Aug. 26, you can get the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Jumpstart Booster Box (24 boosters) for $119.99, down from $167.76, at Amazon. That's a 28% discount, or $47.77 in savings.

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Getting into Magic: The Gathering can feel intimidating if you don't know the rules or how to build a winning deck. (Seriously, some of those picnic tables got heated when I was in undergrad.) But if you want to grab a friend and just start playing, the game's Jumpstart format can help you learn as you go.

SEE ALSO: Where to buy Pokémon cards in 2026: Best retailers, market prices, deals, and upcoming releases

As of Aug. 26, you can get the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Jumpstart Booster Box (24 boosters) for $119.99, down from $167.76, at Amazon. That's a 28% discount, or $47.77 in savings.

Jumpstart boxes are made for quick, casual matchups. Instead of drafting cards one by one, you just open two of the 20-card boosters, shuffle them together, and you have a ready-to-play deck. The box comes with 24 boosters in total, and each one includes all the land cards you need to get started.

With 51 different possible Marvel Super Heroes themes floating around in this set, you can mash up your favorite heroes and villains to create wild combos. Reviewers also say that this box is a great way to hunt for cards like Dr. Doom, Vision, or Scarlet Witch.

My movie collection has been through many iterations. It started life on VHS, then moved to DVD, before I ripped all those DVDs so that I could stream them using Jellyfin. I always planned to get a Blu-ray player one day so that I could keep a physical collection in higher quality. I hoped that eventually Blu-ray players would come down in price, but it looks like that's just never going to happen.

TL;DR: Watch Al-Ahli vs. Auckland in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup for free on CazéTV. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2026 World Cup may have only just ended, but FIFA is already onto the next tournament: the Intercontinental Cup.

Played for the first time just two years ago, the Intercontinental Cup is a relatively new addition to world soccer, like a global version of the Champions League. It features top teams from all six FIFA confederations. The 2026 edition of the tournament begins with Al-Ahli vs. Auckland in the African–Asian–Pacific Cup playoff, a clash between two of the biggest teams from the Saudi Arabia and New Zealand leagues.

If you're interested in watching Al-Ahli vs. Auckland in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is Al-Ahli vs. Auckland?

Al-Ahli vs. Auckland in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup kicks off at 2 p.m. ET on Aug. 26. This fixture takes place at the King Abdullah Sports City.

How to watch Al-Ahli vs. Auckland for free

Al-Ahli vs. Auckland in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup is available to live stream for free on CazéTV.

CazéTV is geo-restricted to Brazil, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Brazil, meaning you can live stream Al-Ahli vs. Auckland for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Al-Ahli vs. Auckland for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice

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

4. Visit CazéTV

5. Watch Al-Ahli vs. Auckland for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Al-Ahli vs. Auckland without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream this fixture (plus Premier League action) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup?

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

• Servers in 105 countries, including Brazil

• 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

• 30-day money-back guarantee

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. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and usually offers a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99.

Live stream Al-Ahli vs. Auckland for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Watch Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad in La Liga for free on CazéTV. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2026/27 La Liga season promises to be an exciting campaign, even at this early stage. And the second week of action includes Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad.

Real Madrid had a strong start, beating Espanyol 2-1 in their season opener. That performance included a goal from England's World Cup star Jude Bellingham. Real Sociedad took an opening game loss to Betis, so they're looking to come back with a win — but Real Madrid will prove tough opposition thanks to the combined firepower of Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé, and Vinícius Júnior.

If you're interested in watching Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad in La Liga from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad?

Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad in La Liga kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on Aug. 26. This fixture takes place at the Santiago Bernabéu.

How to watch Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad for free

Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad in La Liga is available to live stream for free on CazéTV.

CazéTV is geo-restricted to Brazil, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Brazil, meaning you can live stream Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice

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

4. Visit CazéTV

5. Watch Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream this fixture (plus Premier League action) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for La Liga?

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

• Servers in 105 countries, including Brazil

• 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

• 30-day money-back guarantee

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. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and usually offers a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99.

Live stream Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: IKEA and Xbox teamed up on Yxstaby, a nine-piece gaming furniture collection featuring a rolling TV stand, a toolbox that doubles as a laptop stand, a side table for controllers, a monitor stand, and a stool modeled after an Xbox thumbstick. It launches in IKEA stores and online Oct. 1.

Gaming doesn't happen in one dedicated room anymore — it happens at the kitchen table, on the couch, and everywhere in between. IKEA and Xbox built an entire furniture collection around that reality, and it's arriving this fall.

The collection, called Yxstaby, is the result of a collaboration between designers from both companies, who spent time visiting gamers' homes to figure out what a gaming setup needs to do. The idea: furniture that makes room for play when it's happening, and disappears back into everyday life when it's not.

"How people play at home has shifted, and it is as much about relaxing and connecting with others as it is about performing, which changes what the space has to do," said Philip Dilé, product design developer at IKEA of Sweden, in a statement.

Credit: IKEA / Xbox Nine pieces built around real gaming habits

The nine-piece lineup leans on small, practical fixes for common gaming annoyances:

• A rolling TV stand — the first of its kind for IKEA, it rolls to wherever the game is happening and comes with storage for gear on the back, then rolls away when you're done

• A toolbox — keeps controllers, cables, and hardware organized, with a lid that doubles as a laptop stand, so a dining table can become a gaming station and then just go back to being a dining table

• A side table — rolls to wherever you're sitting, giving controllers a spot besides the arm of the couch, plus space to charge behind sliding doors

• A monitor stand — raises one or two screens to a comfortable height, with storage underneath and holders for a phone, headphones, and a controller

Beyond the functional pieces, the collection also leans into Xbox's controller design for its look:

• A D-pad cushion and platter — a soft cushion and a matching stainless steel platter, both shaped like the Xbox controller's D-pad

• A mirrored display box — shows off a controller (or other collectibles) from every angle

• A thumbstick stool — built from Xbox's actual 3D design files, it's shaped like a giant thumbstick and even tilts the way a real one does when you sit on it

Credit: IKEA / Xbox

The whole collection sticks to a muted white, black, and beige palette with pops of green marking storage spots for gear, so the pieces are designed to blend into a room you already have rather than look like a gaming setup bolted on.

Yxstaby was unveiled at Gamescom this month and launches in IKEA stores and online from Oct. 1. Availability may vary by market.

The most useful smart home sensors perform routine tasks like measuring temperature and humidity or detecting sudden movements. But there are a lot of weirder sensors that you might not have thought of that can make your home feel futuristic.