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Remember when Meta laid off 8,000 people in May, citing an AI push, and moved another 7,000 employees into AI-focused roles? At the time, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said (in an internal memo) that “AI is the most consequential technology of our lifetimes," and that "the companies that lead the way will define the next generation.“

Well, it appears one company that "led the way" is having second thoughts.

In an internal town hall on Thursday, examined by Reuters, Zuckerberg admitted that AI agents had not progressed as quickly as he had expected.

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Additionally, according to the report, the CEO said that Meta's AI-related restructuring wasn't as "clean" as it could have been, and that Meta execs miscalculated the timing of the changes. Apparently some of the "top people" at Meta were worried, early this year, that Meta isn't adapting to the new, AI-driven world fast enough.

Hopefully there were some humans listening to him in that town hall.

Meta's actions resulted in a company-wide backlash over AI-related employee tracking, as well as reported low employee morale, which Meta addressed with snacks, among other measures.

Meta isn't exactly changing course, though. Zuckerberg reportedly expects more significant benefits from its AI investments within the next three to six months. We've got snacks over here, and we're waiting.

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

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

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

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Friday, July 3, 2026:

AcrossTop of an org. chart

• The answer is CEO.

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Terse way of saying "I'd like to speak with you"

• The answer is A word.

Grouping of musical notes

• The answer is Chord.

Roll on a pool chair

• The answer is Towel.

Like one's feet after a beach day

• The answer is Sandy.

DownJointly manage

• The answer is Co-own.

Made a mistake

• The answer is Erred.

In a strange way

• The answer is Oddly.

___ of the Apostles (Bible book)

• The answer is Acts.

"Mind blown!"

• The answer is Whoa.

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.

Apple TV has made the entire Austrian Grand Prix race weekend available for free to viewers in the U.S., with live coverage June 26–28.

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This season of F1 is unlike any other. Every season of F1 has a number of fascinating storylines to follow, but due to a major set of regulation changes, there's so much uncertainty right now. And uncertainty can lead to exciting racing.

Lando Norris secured an incredible title victory on the final day of last season. Now the pressure is on McLaren to defend that title against a long list of talented drivers and motivated teams. The likes of George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, and Lewis Hamilton are all challenging for race wins this season. Mercedes look like the team to beat this season, but Ferrari are not far behind.

If you are interested in watching F1 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

What is F1?

Formula One (F1) is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars. A season consists of a series of races (Grands Prix) that take place in multiple countries and continents on either purpose-built circuits or closed public roads.

Lando Norris is the defending champion. McLaren won the Constructors Championship in 2025.

When is F1 in 2026?

The 2026 F1 season is the 77th edition of the championship. This year's championship features 24 Grands Prix events held all over the world between March and December:

1. Australian Grand Prix — March 8

2. Chinese Grand Prix — March 15

3. Japanese Grand Prix — March 29

4. Miami Grand Prix — May 3

5. Canadian Grand Prix — May 24

6. Monaco Grand Prix — June 7

7. Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix — June 14

8. Austrian Grand Prix — June 28

9. British Grand Prix — July 5

10. Belgian Grand Prix — July 19

11. Hungarian Grand Prix — July 26

12. Dutch Grand Prix — Aug. 23

13. Italian Grand Prix — Sept. 6

14. Spanish Grand Prix — Sept. 13

15. Azerbaijan Grand Prix — Sept. 26

16. Singapore Grand Prix — Oct. 11

17. United States Grand Prix — Oct. 25

18. Mexico City Grand Prix — Nov. 1

19. São Paulo Grand Prix — Nov. 8

20. Las Vegas Grand Prix — Nov. 21

21. Qatar Grand Prix — Nov. 29

22. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix — Dec. 6

It's important to note that these dates are only for race days. The Chinese, Miami, Canadian, British, Dutch, and Singapore GPs will host a sprint race.

How to watch F1 for free

For the first time, Apple TV has made an entire F1 race weekend available for free to viewers in the U.S., with live coverage of the Austrian Grand Prix from June 26–28. Fans can watch every session live on Apple TV — including practice, qualifying, and Sunday’s Grand Prix — with no subscription required.

In the U.S., F1 is now exclusive to Apple TV. If you want access to the whole season, an Apple TV subscription costs $12.99 per month or $99 per year.

Apple TV Opens in a new window Credit: Apple TV Apple TV (7-day free trial) Apple TV comes with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. This is a sneaky trick, but you could sign up to watch the next F1 race and then cancel your subscription before you need to spend anything. This obviously isn't a long-term fix, but it does give you the opportunity to live stream select F1 race weekends for free. Shop Now Apple TV Prime Video Channel Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple TV Prime Video Channel (7-day free trial) Already an Amazon Prime member? You're in luck. You can sign up for a 7-day free trial of Apple TV+ through Prime Video Channels. This lets you watch select F1 races live with the Prime Video app. The subscription typically costs £9.99 per month after the trial ends, but you can cancel at any time. That means you can watch select races without actually spending anything. Shop Now Apple One Opens in a new window Credit: Apple One Apple One (30-day free trial) Apple One bundles Apple TV with Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness Plus, Apple News Plus, and 50GB of iCloud Storage for $19.95 per month after a one-month free trial. Time it right and this trial could provide access to up to four race weekends for free. You do need to be a new or returning subscriber to each of the included services to get the free trial. Shop Now

It's worth noting that the best Apple TV free-trial offer comes with purchases of new Apple devices. New subscribers can get three months of Apple TV for free after purchasing any eligible Apple product, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, or Apple TVs. This special offer goes live for 90 days after the new device is activated — that's a good chunk of the season.

Tech product names tend to get clunkier over time. The Tesla Model Y, one of the four original "S3XY" models, has now gotten another variant in the U.S., and while it's the company's most important model in a while, the full name doesn't actually roll of the tongue: Tesla Model Y L.

In fact, the full model name of the only available variant right now is the Tesla Model Y L Premium Launch Series.

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Not-particularly-sexy naming aside, the Model Y L is a longer variant of the Model Y with a three-row, six-seat configuration, making it the optimal choice for larger families (now that the Tesla Model X has been sunsetted).

The car is not new; it's been available in China for about a year, and it was later expanded to several other markets, including Australia and New Zealand. And yes, a seven-seat variant of the Model Y does already exist in the U.S. But this is still a huge deal for anyone in America shopping for a truly larger Tesla, as the new Model Y has a roughly six-inch longer wheelbase, and about seven more inches in overall length than the regular Model Y.

Three rows, captain's seats with powered armrests in the second row. Credit: Tesla

Alas, it also comes with a significantly higher price, starting at $61,990, a full $4,000 more than the Model Y Performance.

For the price, you get dual motors, 325 miles of range, and 4.4 seconds from 0-60mph, and a total of 89 cubic feet of cargo space.

The amenities include first row heated and ventilates sport seats, second-row heated and ventilated seats with powered armrests, an eight-inch second-row touch screen, and an 18-speaker audio configuration. The Launch Series trim brings a few additional, mostly visual perks, including Launch Series badging, fancy floor mats, and puddle light.

The third row appears to be a lot roomier than the one in the seven-seater Model Y. Credit: Tesla

The rest is mostly a combo of what you get in the Premium and Performance version, with some minor differences; for example, the Model Y L is the only one that gets the choice of Zen Grey interior (replacing Black and White Premium interior that's available on the other models).

Is it a good deal? It's tough to tell: If you really want a Tesla and you need six seats, it's the only version out there. For another three-row electric car, you'll have to look at other brands, or perhaps wait until Tesla starts offering the regular, non-Launch Series version, which will probably be a little cheaper.

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To find the best budget tablets, we kept all the models under $500. Our favorite tablet for most people, the Apple iPad Air, is $529, so unfortunately, we can't include it in this list. However, you don't need to spend nearly that much for a solid tablet, and there's even another great cheap iPad that made the cut.

For budget tablets, we didn't expect them to navigate the same tasks as a premium tablet like an iPad Pro or Samsung Galaxy S11. What we did want them to do was be a quality tablet for streaming, gaming, browsing the internet, and reading. Luckily, I found four great models from iOS to Android, all under $500, that won't waste your money.

Millions of stars, smears of dust, and even background galaxies pack this image, the first major Milky Way view from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in northern Chile. 

The picture, fittingly dubbed Ocean of Stars, marks the beginning of Rubin's 10-year Legacy Survey of Space and Time. It's a preview of what the observatory's Simonyi Survey Telescope will do over the next decade: snap the same crowded star fields every few nights so astronomers can play one epic game of Spot the Difference. 

Together those space images will form a detailed timelapse video of the visible southern sky. 

"It's taken 20 years of hard science, engineering, and more to get to the point where we can call 'action' as we start rolling on this blockbuster movie of the universe," said Phil Marshall, deputy director of Rubin's operations, in a statement. "Millions of alerts in just the last couple of months show that Rubin is up and running as a discovery machine."

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By "alerts," Marshall is referring to the roughly 7 million notifications the observatory sends out about things that have changed in the sky each night. Those messages flood alert brokers — systems programmed to sort and classify the information for scientists. 

Rubin, built by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy, stands on Cerro Pachón, a desert peak high in the Chilean Andes, where the air is clear, dry, and steady. It takes its name from astronomer Vera Rubin, whose work revealed some of the first strong evidence for "dark matter" — an invisible, abundant substance in space that does not give off or interact with light.

Each zoomed-in section of the Ocean of Stars image is a new window on the universe. Credit: NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory / NOIRLab / SLAC / AURA

Ocean of Stars points toward the constellation Lupus, close to the crowded plane of the Milky Way. When you zoom in, sharp points of color — blue, white, and red — emerge from the haze. Rubin's 3,200‑megapixel camera, the largest on Earth, uses six filters to capture these different shades of light. 

Bluer stars tend to be hotter, heavier, and younger. Redder stars are usually cooler, lighter, and older. By reading those colors across images like this one, astronomers can estimate when different parts of the Milky Way formed.

The scale is positively enormous. Rubin will create a new, detailed image every 40 seconds. Over the course of the survey, it'll probably lay its eye on 17 billion Milky Way stars. Each night, Rubin will collect about 10 terabytes of data — roughly as much as you can store on 10 high‑capacity smartphones.

Many of those sit in jammed regions like the one featured in Ocean of Stars, where older telescopes have either failed or struggled to separate one star from the next. Rubin's sharp vision and image processing mean scientists can tease out faint light and turn what once looked like a haze into a clean star‑by‑star census.

The Rubin Observatory's star field reveals countless background galaxies, including this one at the center of this cropped section. Credit: NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory / NOIRLab / SLAC / AURA

And this is just one frame. Rubin will revisit each patch roughly 800 times throughout the survey. Scientists expect to see stars pulse, dim, or drift; catch new supernova explosions as they flare;  and trace the comings and goings of asteroids.

For now, Ocean of Stars is an excuse to literally stare off into space. The observatory has released a navigation tool that will help you get lost in the detail. 

Best Lowe's 4th of July sale at a glance Best cordless power tool deal Craftsman V20 20-volt Max 6-Tool Power Tool Combo Kit $199 at Lowe's (save $150) Get Deal Best robot lawn mower deal Mammotion Luba 2 $1,999 at Lowe's (save $600) Get Deal Best grill deal Blackstone 30-in Culinary Omnivore Griddle $399 at Lowe's (save $50) Get Deal Best portable air conditioner deal Hisense 5000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner $289 at Lowe's (save $70) Get Deal

Welcome to the long 4th of July weekend. If you're heading to the campground, we're keeping our fingers crossed for you that the weather cooperates. But if you'll be sticking close to home, it's a great weekend to focus on home improvements. Clearing that list over the weekend means you can take back the remaining summer weekends for barbecues, lake swimming, or gaming inside if it's too hot.

SEE ALSO: Shop for a new mattress during 4th of July sales when you can take up to 60% off

Just in time for the long holiday weekend, the Lowe's 4th of July sale is loaded with great discounts on everything from cordless power tools to portable air conditioners. These are the best deals to snag during Lowe's 4th of July sale.

Best cordless power tool deal Opens in a new window Credit: Craftsman Craftsman V20 20-volt Max 6-Tool Power Tool Combo Kit $199
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With six tools, a soft case, two batteries, and a charger, the Craftsman V20 20-volt power tool combo kit is an excellent buy for any home. Even better, it's on sale for $199, which is a savings of $150 compared to the normal price of $349. Tools include a drill/driver, impact driver, reciprocating saw, oscillating tool, circular saw, and a task light. Plus, Craftsman offers a three-year warranty.

More cordless power tool deals

• DeWalt 20 Volt 2.0 Pack Battery — $79 $199 (save $120)

• Kobalt 24-volt 2-Tool Brushless Power Tool Combo Kit — $129 $229 (save $100)

• DeWalt 20V MAX 2-Tool Brushless Power Tool Combo Kit — $169 $249 (save $80)

Best robot lawn mower deal Opens in a new window Credit: Mammotion Mammotion Luba 2 $1,999 at Lowe's
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Save yourself the time and hassle of mowing the lawn by upgrading to the Mammotion Luba 2 robot lawn mower. It's on sale for $600 off during the Lowe's 4th of July sale. This model is designed to tackle lawns that measure between 0.5 and 1 acre, and it can cut at a length between 1 and 2.7 inches. The all-terrain wheels can handle an 80 percent slope, and the mower can manage up to 30 mowing zones.

Today's deal on the Mammotion Luba 2 comes with the robot mower, one extra set of blades, the charging station, and the RTX reference station for navigation.

More robot lawn mower deals

• Segway Navimow i110N Robot Lawn Mower — $789 $1,099 (save $310)

• Segway Navimow i206 Robot Lawn Mower — $849 $999 (save $150)

• Worx Landroid Vision Cloud Robotic Lawn Mower — $1,449 $1,799 (save $350)

• Segway Navimow X430 Robot Lawn Mower — $2,099 $2,499 (save $400)

Best grill deal Opens in a new window Credit: Blackstone Blackstone 30-inch Culinary Omnivore Griddle $399
$449 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like it

The Blackstone 30-inch Culinary Omnivore Griddle is a treat for those who like to cook outdoors in the summer. The 30-inch griddle size means you can cook up to 50 pieces of bacon, 15 pancakes, or 22 burgers at once. Blackstone made this model with two independent heat zones, so you're able to cook two different dishes at once.

The cart-style design with four caster wheels and folding side shelves means it can easily tuck on the side of the deck when not in use.

TL;DR: Live stream Argentina vs. Cape Verde 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.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage showcased a number of interesting storylines, but Cape Verde's qualification from a really tough group that included Spain and Uruguay was probably the moment of the tournament so far. The question now is can they go further and beat the defending champions? That's probably a step too far, but you never know.

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

When is Argentina vs. Cape Verde?

Argentina vs. Cape Verde in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 6 p.m. ET on July 3. This fixture takes place at the Miami Stadium.

How to watch Argentina vs. Cape Verde for free

Argentina vs. Cape Verde 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 Argentina vs. Cape Verde 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 Argentina vs. Cape Verde 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 Argentina vs. Cape Verde (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 Argentina vs. Cape Verde in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.

The best Amazon 4th of July deals at a glance: Best grill deal Cuisinart FlavorBoost 8-in-1 Outdoor Electric BBQ Grill $279 (save $100.99) Get Deal Best cooler deal Ninja FrostVault (50 Quart) $199.95 (save $50.04) Get Deal Best portable power station deal Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 $448.99 (save $350.01) Get Deal Best speaker deal JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 $229.95 (save $100) Get Deal

Long summer weekends are what we live for. Barbecues in the backyard, quality time with friends at the campground, and neighborhood gatherings are all highlights coming up during this long 4th of July weekend. Now that plans are set, it's time to figure out the logistics of making this the best 4th of July weekend yet.

While Amazon Prime Day ended last week, the retailer still has plenty of outdoor deals on offer for celebrating the 4th of July. From coolers to portable grills and waterproof speakers, Amazon is full of outdoor deals right now.

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I compiled a selection of my favorite outdoor gear that's on sale during Amazon's 4th of July sale.

Best grill deal Opens in a new window Credit: Cuisinart Cuisinart FlavorBoost 8-in-1 Outdoor Electric BBQ Grill $279 at Amazon
$379.99 Save $100.99   Get Deal Why we like it

Grilling outside is an unwritten law on 4th of July weekend. Make the task easy this year thanks to the Cuisinart FlavorBoost 8-in-1 Outdoor Electric BBQ Grill. Instead of hooking up the grill to a propane tank or messing around with charcoal briquettes, go with the convenience of electric cooking. The Cuisinart has eight cooking settings including grill, smoker, air fry, broil, roast, and more.

More grill deals

• Cuisinart Grillster Portable Gas Grill — $118.26 $149.99 (save $31.73)

• Coleman RoadTrip 225 Portable Propane Grill — $209.99 $364.99 (save $155)

• Kamado Joe Joe Jr — $429.99 $499.99 (save $70)

Best cooler deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja FrostVault (50 quart) $199.95 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $50.04   Get Deal Why we like it

Ninja makes some of our favorite kitchen appliances like the party-worthy Ninja Slushi. But the brand also makes excellent coolers and the 50-quart Ninja FrostVault is on sale at Amazon for under $200 in time for the 4th of July. The built-in handles make for easy transportation, and the unique Dry Zone drawer means you have a separate storage area for items that would do best without getting soggy. Plus, the colorway options are excellent.

More cooler deals

• Stanley All Day Julienne Soft Cooler Bag — $69.99 $100 (save $30.01)

• Coleman Pro Heavy-Duty Hard Cooler (45 quart) — $125.99 $199.99 (save $74)

• YETI Hopper Flip 12 Portable Cooler — $200 $250 (save $50)

• RTIC Ultra-Light Hard Cooler (52 quart) — $206.10 $229 (save $22.90)

• Igloo Hard Cooler Polar & Party Bar Series (125 quart) — $219.99 $279.99 (save $60)

• Dometic CFX Electric Cooler (28 liter) — $527.99 $660 (save $132.01)

Best portable power station deal Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 $448.99 at Amazon
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A portable power station is ideal to pack on a camping trip, but they're also excellent for a day spent at the lake. Keep your phones charged up and the portable speaker alive with the Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 while it's on sale at Amazon for $448.99. It comes with 1,070Wh of battery capacity, so there's plenty for a fun day or a weekend at the campground.

More portable power station deals

• Bluetti Elite 10 Mini Portable Power Station — $112.99 $169 (save $56.01)

• Anker SOLIX C300 DC Power Bank Station — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50)

• Ecoflow River 3 Plus — $259 $299 (save $40)

Best outdoor speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 $229.95 at Amazon
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Bring big tunes to the party with the JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 while it's on sale at Amazon for $229.95. JBL makes some of Mashable's favorite party speakers, and this model is especially portable. You'll get up to 15 hours of listening time, and it's IPX4 splash proof, so it's safe to pack along to the beach, lake, or the pool party.

More outdoor speaker deals

• Soundcore Boom 2 — $89.99 $129.99 (save $30)

• JBL Charge 6 — $159.99 $199.99 (save $40)

• JBL PartyBox 110 — $269.95 $349.95 (save $80)

More Amazon 4th of July deals

• Thermacell E-ZoneGuard Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller — $43.98 $54.99 (save $30)

• Solo Stove Mesa Torch (3 Pack) — $89.99 $119.99 (save $30)

• Coleman Oasis Instant Pop-Up Canopy Tent — $188.99 $279.99 (save $91)

• XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser Projector Outdoor Collection — $636 $779(save $143)

TL;DR: In the UK, Channel 4 will be providing live coverage of the 2026 British Grand Prix for free. In the U.S., sign up for a 7-day free trial of Apple TV+ through Prime Video Channels to watch select F1 races for free.

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The Austrian GP offered another thrilling weekend of racing from the best drivers in the world. George Russell came out on top after holding off the advances of Verstappen and Antonelli. Ferrari and McLaren constantly swapped positions just behind in what was one of the most interesting GPs of the season.

Will we get more of the same from the British GP? We certainly hope so.

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If you want to watch F1 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is the British GP?

The British GP is the ninth race of the 2026 F1 season. Here's the full schedule from Silverstone:

• Practice 1 — 7:30-8:30 a.m. ET on July 3

• Sprint Qualifying — 11:30 a.m. to 12:14 p.m. ET on July 3

• Sprint — 7-8 a.m. ET on July 4

• Qualifying — 11 a.m to 12 p.m. ET on July 4

• Race — 10 a.m. ET on July 5

Fans can follow all the action from this race weekend without spending anything.

How to watch the British GP for free

It's important to note that Channel 4 will be providing live coverage of the 2026 British Grand Prix for free in the UK. That's nice and easy for fans in the UK.

If you're based in the U.S., you'll need to take a few additional steps to watch this race weekend for free.

I subscribe to Amazon Prime. I subscribe for the fast shipping, exclusive Prime Day deals, and access to Prime Video. It's the access to Prime Video that becomes all-important for F1 fans.

It is now possible to sign up for a seven-day free trial of Apple TV+ through Prime Video Channels. F1 is exclusive to Apple TV in the U.S., so by accessing this free trial, you can watch select races for free this season. The subscription costs £9.99 per month after the trial ends, but you can cancel this renewal at any time. By cancelling ahead of the renewal, you can watch the British GP this weekend without spending anything.

I understand the argument that I'm not really watching for free because I subscribe to Amazon Prime. I get that, but Amazon Prime does offer a 30-day free trial period if you're new to the service. By signing up for this free trial and then gaining access to Apple TV through Prime Video Channels, you can truly watch select races for free this season.

If you've already used this hack to watch a race this season, there are some alternatives.

My recommendation is to go direct to Apple TV. This popular steaming service comes with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. Alternatively, Apple One bundles Apple TV with Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness Plus, Apple News Plus, and 50GB of iCloud Storage for $19.95 per month after a one-month free trial.

The best Apple TV free-trial offer comes with purchases of new Apple devices. New subscribers can get three months of Apple TV for free after purchasing any eligible Apple product. If you're planning on buying something from Apple, you could gain access to Apple TV for a pretty large chunk of this season. You will obviously need to buy something, but if you were already in the market for an upgrade, this method makes a lot of sense.

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TL;DR: Live stream Sinner vs. Brooksby in Wimbledon 2026 for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The third round of Wimbledon action showcases some exciting matchups, including Sinner vs. Brooksby. The top seed hasn't looked on top form just yet, but he's still the favorite to win this Grand Slam. Next he faces American Brooksby, a player that has yet to drop a set.

If you want to watch Sinner vs. Brooksby in Wimbledon 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

How to watch Sinner vs. Brooksby for free

Sinner vs. Brooksby in Wimbledon 2026 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 free live streams on sites like BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Wimbledon 2026 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 (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. Live stream Wimbledon 2026 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 money-back guarantees and free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can unblock BBC iPlayer without committing with your cash. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it gives you plenty of time to live stream Wimbledon 2026 before recovering your investment. It's a sneaky trick, but it works.

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 Wimbledon, 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 Wimbledon?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for streaming live sport on free platforms like 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 always secure

• Fast streaming speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight 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 Wimbledon.

TL;DR: Live stream Rinderknech vs. Djokovic in Wimbledon 2026 for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Wimbledon action continues today with a number of huge matchups, including Rinderknech vs. Djokovic. The Serbian looked impressive in the last round, beating Tsitsipas in straight sets. He now faces Rinderknech in the third round.

If you want to watch Rinderknech vs. Djokovic in Wimbledon 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

How to watch Rinderknech vs. Djokovic for free

Rinderknech vs. Djokovic in Wimbledon 2026 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 free live streams on sites like BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Wimbledon 2026 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 (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. Live stream Wimbledon 2026 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 money-back guarantees and free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can unblock BBC iPlayer without committing with your cash. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it gives you plenty of time to live stream Wimbledon 2026 before recovering your investment. It's a sneaky trick, but it works.

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 Wimbledon, 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 Wimbledon?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for streaming live sport on free platforms like 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 always secure

• Fast streaming speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight 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 Wimbledon.

The best 4th of July deals from Best Buy: best speaker deal Sony ULT Field 7 $348 (save $151.99) Get Deal Best TV deal Hisense 75-inch U7 Mini LED 4K TV $999.99 (save $1,000) Get Deal Best Apple deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi + cellular, 128GB SSD) $499 (save $250) Get Deal Best Windows laptop deal HP OmniBook 3 16 (Intel Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $699.99 (save $600) Get Deal Best headphones deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) $369.99 (save $79.01) Get Deal

Yes, Prime Day and Best Buy's competing Tech Fest sale just wrapped up last week. Yes, there's another sale at Best Buy for the 4th of July. I will not be taking any questions.

While a lot of major deals wrapped up with Prime Day 2026, a lot of really impressive ones rolled right on over into Best Buy's July 4th sale. That's great news for anyone who missed out on some of the best deals of the season. For this sale, particularly, Best Buy is offering discounts of up to 50% on TVs, laptops, headphones, speakers, appliances, select Apple products, and more. The sale is live through Sunday, so there's plenty of time to browse and add the best deals to your cart.

We've done a little digging and rounded up some of our top picks of Best Buy's 4th of July sale as we head into the holiday weekend.

Best TV deal at Best Buy Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 75-inch U7 Mini LED 4K TV $999.99 at Best Buy
$1,999.99 Save $1,000   Get Deal Why we like it

Best Buy is overflowing with excellent price drops on 2025 and 2026 TVs, but one of our favorite picks is the Hisense 75-inch U7. The same TV dropped to $999.99 for Prime Day, so I was shocked to see the record-low reprised for 4th of July. Just released in March, the U7 offers impressive lighting for a TV in its price range. The backlight uses full-array local dimming, with tiny LED bulbs that can turn themselves on and off for precise contrast. It also offers a 165Hz refresh rate, 2.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos sound, up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness, and the Google TV with Gemini interface.

More TV deals

55-inch and under

• Insignia 55-inch F50 LED 4K TV — $179.99 $349.99 (save $170)

• Hisense 43-inch QD6 QLED 4K Fire TV — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100)

• TCL 55-inch QM5K QD-Mini LED 4K TV — $349.99 $699.99 (save $350)

• LG 55-inch 75B QNED 4K TV — $379.99 $599.99 (save $220)

• Samsung 50-inch The Frame LS03FA QLED 4K Art TV — $679.99 $899.99 (save $220)

65-inch TVs

• LG 65-inch 75B QNED 4K TV — $479.99 $699.99 (save $220)

• TCL 65-inch QM6K QD-Mini LED 4K TV — $699.99 $999.99 (save $300)

• Hisense 65-inch S7N Canvas QLED 4K Art TV — $800.99 $1,299.99 (save $499)

• Hisense 75-inch U7 Mini LED 4K TV — $849.99 $1,499.99 (save $650)

• Samsung 65-inch S90F OLED 4K TV — $1,199.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,300)

• Hisense 65-inch UR8 RGB Mini LED 4K TV — $1,299.99 $1,999.99 (save $700)

• LG 65-inch C5 OLED 4K TV — $1,299.99 $2,699.99 (save $1,400)

• LG 65-inch C6 OLED 4K TV — $1,799.99 $2,699.99 (save $900)

• Sony 65-inch Bravia 8 II OLED 4K TV — $2,699.99 $3,299.99 (save $600)

75-inch to 77-inch TVs

• Samsung 75-inch U7900 LED 4K TV — $399.99 $649.99 (save $250)

• LG 75-inch 75B QNED 4K TV — $699.99 $999.99 (save $300)

• Hisense 75-inch S7N Canvas QLED 4K Art TV — $1,398.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,101)

• LG 77-inch B5 OLED 4K TV — $1,499.99 $2,999.99 (save $1,500)

• Hisense 75-inch UR8 RGB Mini LED 4K TV — $1,699.99 $2,499.99 (save $800)

• Samsung 77-inch S90F OLED 4K TV — $1,799.99 $3,499.99 (save $1,700)

• LG 77-inch C5 OLED 4K TV — $1,999.99 $3,699.99 (save $1,700)

85-inch TVs

• Insignia 85-inch Class F50 Series 4K Fire TV — $549.99 $899.99 (save $350)

• Insignia 85-inch QF QLED 4K TV — $659.99 $1,099.99 (save $440)

• Hisense 85-inch QD6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $749.99 $1,099.99 (save $350)

• Hisense 85-inch UR9 RGB Mini LED 4K TV — $3,999.99 $4,499.99 (save $500)

Best Windows laptop deal at Best Buy Opens in a new window Credit: HP HP OmniBook 3 16 (Intel Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $699.99 at Best Buy
$1,299.99 Save $600   Get Deal Why we like it

One of our favorite laptops of 2026, the HP OmniBook 3 16 has the best battery life our team has ever tested — over 40 hours! That alone is a major selling point, but the fact that it's nearly half its usual price is another huge reason to grab this laptop. Aesthetically, it's nothing to write home about, but it performs well enough and is a great choice for working on the go. Overall, it's just a solid mid-range laptop. The 16GB RAM, 512GB storage option is under $700 for the 4th of July sale at Best Buy — that's $600 in savings.

More laptop deals

• Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (Intel Core i5-1335U, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $449.99 $829.99 (save $380)

• HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 (Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $649.99 $999.99 (save $350)

• Acer Swift Go 16 (Intel Core Ultra 7 355, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $899.99 $1,549.99 (save $650)

• Samsung Galaxy Book6 (Intel Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $899.99 $1,449.99 (save $550)

• HP Victus, 15.6-inch (AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $949.99 $1,474.99 (save $525)

• Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S (Intel Core Ultra 9, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Ti, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,899.99 $2,199.99 (save $300)

• Asus ROG Strix G16 (AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB RAM 1TB SSD) — $2,289.99 $2,499.99 (save $210)

Apple deals at Best Buy

Airtags

• Apple AirTag, 4-pack (2nd gen) — $89 $99 (save $10)

MacBooks

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,349 $1,499 (save $150)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,249 $2,499 (save $250)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 48GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,599 $2,899 (save $300)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,999 $3,399 (save $400)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Max, 48GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $3,499 $3,899 (save $400)

iPads

• Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi + cellular, 128GB SSD) — $499 $749 (save $250)

• Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi + cellular, 256GB SSD) — $599 $849 (save $250)

• Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi + cellular, 128GB SSD) — $779 $949 (save $170)

• Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi, 512GB SSD) — $899 $1,099 (save $200)

Headphones and speaker deals at Best Buy

Headphones and earbuds

• JBL Tune 660NC — $49.99 $99.99 (save $50)

• Sennheiser Accentum — $59.99 $129.99 (save $70)

• JBL Endurance Peak 4 — $99.99 $129.99 (save $30)

• Sennheiser Momentum 4 — $149.99 $299.99 (save $150)

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) — $249 $299 (save $50)

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) — $369.99 $449 (save $79.01)

Speakers

• Marshall Emberton III — $99.99 $179.99 (save $80)

• JBL Charge 6 — $159.95 $199.95 (save $40)

• Marshall Acton III — $179.99 $299.95 (save $120)

• Sony ULT Field 5 — $188.99 $349.99 (save $161)

• Sony ULT Field 7 — $348 $499.99 (save $151.99)

• JBL Boombox 4 — $449.95 $549.95 (save $100)

The best deals from the Home Depot 4th of July sale at a glance: Best power tool deal DeWalt Flexvolt Battery and Charger Starter Kit $299 + Free Power Tool Get Deal Best lawn care deal Mammotion Luba 2 AWD 5000HX $2,299 (save $700) Get Deal Best string trimmer deal Echo Gas Straight Shaft String Trimmer $249 (save $30) Get Deal Best grilling deal Nexgrill 4-Burner Propane Gas Grill $199 (save $50) Get Deal

The 4th of July sales are officially in full swing, and while Amazon tends to grab most of the attention, it’s far from the only place worth browsing right now.

Home Depot is rolling out some of the strongest holiday discounts we’ve seen on everything from power tools to backyard gear. Whether you're gearing up for DIY projects, upgrading your lawn setup, or firing up a new grill for the season, there’s a lot to dig into here.

Check out everything from the sale right here. To get you started, here are some of our favorite deals:

Best power tool deal Opens in a new window Credit: DeWalt DeWalt Flexvolt Battery and Charger Starter Kit +Free Power Tool $299 at Home Depot
  Get Deal Why we like it

There’s more to this deal than just the battery and charger. You’re essentially getting a high-capacity DeWalt Flexvolt battery and charger bundle that unlocks a free cordless tool at checkout. Once you add the DeWalt 20V/60V MAX Flexvolt Lithium-Ion 9.0Ah Battery and Charger Starter Kit to your cart, you can pick a bonus cordless DeWalt tool at no extra cost.

It’s a simple buy-in for a pretty strong payoff — you’re not just getting a premium battery system that works across DeWalt's 20V and 60V lineup, you’re also walking away with a free power tool you’d normally have to buy separately.

More power tool deals

• Ryobi 18V Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit — $99 $149 (save $50)

• Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 6-Tool Combo Kit — $199 $299 (save $100)

Best robot lawn mower deal Opens in a new window Credit: Mammotion Mammotion Luba 2 AWD 5000HX $2,299
$2,999 Save $700   Get Deal Why we like it

The Mammotion Luba 2 AWD 5000HX is for people with big, tricky lawns that regular mowers struggle with. Instead of getting stuck on slopes or rough patches, it’s designed to keep going across steep inclines, uneven ground, thick grass, and slopes up to 80% grade.

Using AI vision and RTK GPS, it figures out where it is, maps your lawn, and keeps its cuts precise even under trees or around edges where other robot mowers tend to struggle. You can also divide your yard into multiple zones in the app, set no-go areas like flower beds or pools, and let it handle everything on its own, picking up right where it left off after recharging.

More robot lawn mower deals

• Sunseeker X5 AWD Wireless Robot Lawn Mower — $1,399.99 $1,999 (save $599.01)

• Navimow X430 Robot Lawn Mower — $2,099 $2,499 (save $400)

Best string trimmer deal Opens in a new window Credit: Echo Echo Straight Shaft String Trimmer $249
$279 Save $30   Get Deal Why we like it

The Echo Gas Straight Shaft String Trimmer uses a 21.2 cc two-stroke gas engine paired with a 17-inch cutting swath, which helps it clear a wide strip of grass and weeds with each pass instead of making you go over the same area repeatedly.

We also like the practical touches here — the Speed-Feed head lets you reload line in seconds without taking anything apart, and the long straight shaft gives you extra reach for edging under bushes or along fences. At around 11.5 pounds, it’s easy to manage for most yard work, especially if you’re used to gas tools.

More string trimmer deals

• Milwaukee M18 Brushless 18V String Trimmer Kit — $199 $249 (save $50)

• Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless String Trimmer — $229 $279 (save $50)

Best grilling deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nexgrill Nexgrill 4-Burner Propane Gas Grill $199
$249 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like it

This Nexgrill 4-burner gas grill gives you a lot of cooking space without pushing into high-end pricing, with a total 566 square inches that’s enough for a full backyard cookout — burgers, wings, and sides all at once, plus a warming rack to keep food warm between rounds.

Heat is handled pretty evenly, with stainless steel burners, angled flame tamers, and cast iron grates working together to reduce flare-ups. The 40,000 BTUs give you solid power for searing, while the side shelves make it easier to prep and plate without constantly running back and forth.

More gas grill deals

• Nexgrill Daytona 4-Burner Propane Gas Grill — $299 $399.77 (save $100.77)

• Weber Spirit E-325 3-Burner Propane Grill — $499 $549 (save $50)

TL;DR: Unlock a lifetime of documentaries with a Curiosity Stream lifetime subscription on sale for $105 through July 5.

Opens in a new window Credit: Curiosity Stream Curiosity Stream Standard Plan: Lifetime Subscription $104.99
$399.99 Save $295   Get Deal

Documentary streaming has fragmented across so many services that watching one usually means clicking through three different apps before finding what you wanted. Curiosity Stream is a single-platform streaming service stocked with thousands of science, history, tech, and nature documentaries, and you don’t have to pay a monthly subscription. Through July 5, it’s only $104.99 to get Curiosity Stream for life (usually $399.99).

Catalog topics run from particle physics and space exploration to ancient civilizations, modern engineering, and natural history. Original series like Engineering the Future, Deep Time History, and Polar Bears sit alongside licensed films from established documentary studios. Stephen Hawking’s Favorite Places, the platform’s first Emmy winner, takes the late physicist on a computer-generated spaceship tour through the cosmos with him as the in-cabin narrator. New films land every week, so even a heavy weekend run won’t exhaust the queue, and the back catalog stretches deep enough to last beyond a long winter.

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Search and category filters cut the catalog down to a specific subject in a couple of taps, so you don’t have to waste time tracking down that cool documentary about David Attenborough and glowing fish.

Trade a monthly streaming fee for a lifetime of documentaries. Get a Curiosity Stream lifetime subscription on sale for $104.99. Sale ends July 5 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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The best 4th of July LG TV deals: Best compact LG OLED TV deal LG 42-Inch OLED C5 4K Smart TV 2025 $899.99 (save $500) Get Deal Best gallery-style LG TV deal LG 65-Inch Gallery TV with Frame LX7B $1,199.99 (save $600) Get Deal Best large-screen LG TV deal LG 77-Inch OLED C5 4K Smart TV 2025 $1,999.99 (save $1,700) Get Deal

LG’s 4th of July sale covers a wide range of home entertainment setups, from smaller bedroom TVs to larger screens meant for living rooms and shared spaces. The discounts span LG’s OLED and Gallery-style TVs, including 2025 and 2026 releases, with price drops across multiple sizes.

Across the lineup, savings go up to $1,700 off select OLED C5 models and LG’s Gallery Mini LED TV. It includes everything from more affordable upgrades to higher-end displays, all part of LG’s holiday sale across its home entertainment range.

Best compact LG OLED TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 42-Inch OLED C5 4K Smart TV 2025 $899.99 at LG
$1,399.99 Save $500   Get Deal Why we like it

The 42-inch LG OLED C5 4K Smart TV delivers the same core OLED strengths in a compact size. You get deep blacks, strong contrast, and accurate color thanks to LG’s self-lit pixels, which control light individually for more precise detail.

LG’s Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 handles picture and sound processing, improving clarity across different types of content, while Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and Filmmaker Mode support a more cinema-like viewing experience. It also runs LG’s webOS platform for streaming, with access to major apps, over 350 free LG Channels, and ongoing software updates.

Best gallery-style LG TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 65-Inch Gallery TV with Frame LX7B $1,199.99 at LG
$1,799.99 Save $600   Get Deal Why we like it

The 65-inch LG Gallery TV with Frame LX7B is designed to sit flat against the wall and comes with an attachable snow-white frame that gives it a framed, picture-like look. It’s built for wall mounting, so it blends into a room more like a piece of art than a traditional TV.

It also includes LG Gallery Plus, which lets you display over 5,000 artworks when you’re not watching TV. The Mini LED tech improves contrast with brighter highlights and deeper blacks, while Dynamic QNED color is designed for accurate and vivid colors. The matte display helps reduce glare from windows and lights, and auto brightness control adjusts the screen based on your room lighting.

Best large-screen LG TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 77-Inch OLED C5 4K Smart TV 2025 $1,999.99 at LG
$3,699.99 Save $1,700.00   Get Deal Why we like it

The 77-inch LG OLED C5 is built for a big-screen setup, whether that’s movies, sports, or gaming. It uses LG’s OLED tech with over 8.3 million self-lit pixels, meaning each pixel controls its own light. It’s powered by the Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8, which uses AI to sharpen whatever you’re watching with AI Super Upscaling, so lower-resolution content still looks more detailed.

You also get Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for a more cinema-like picture and sound experience. For gaming, it offers a 144Hz refresh rate and 0.1ms response time for smooth performance, along with G-Sync, FreeSync Premium and VRR to reduce lag and screen tearing.

Love Island USA just aired a "Movie Night" so juicy that it had to be split into two episodes — with some viewers calling it the "most uncomfortable and sad" movie night in the Love Island franchise. 

Voices were raised, tears were shed, and hearts were broken not only in the villa, but amongst the wider Love Island viewing community.

SEE ALSO: 'Friendship Island' is back as 'Love Island USA' romances collapse

The two tensest moments were when Aniya argued with KC after seeing how much he put her down in front of the other Islanders behind her back, and when Melanie broke down in tears after seeing a compilation of Sincere lying to her and everyone in the villa about his connections.

While it was a relief to see the truth come to light for all the Islanders, it was hard to watch Aniya and Melanie get their hearts broken. Season 8's Movie Night stirred a wide range of emotions because it touched upon the scariest parts of love: betrayal, abandonment, and heartbreak — something many viewers could relate to.

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TikTok user @dombeauclair said that Movie Night was a "hard watch," and that she saw so much of herself in Melanie. "You could just see the fight leave her body when she saw all of that information right in her face."

Some viewers were brought to tears watching the recap of how The Girls have been treated throughout the season.

"I'm tearing up for these girls, like I feel so bad," said TikTok user @aloneise04. "I would never wish this type of pain on anybody. Like, this is terrible. They all deserve so much better, like the guys really dropped the ball this season for the girls."

Each Islander had to confront an uncomfortable aspect of their relationship, but Aniya, KC, Melanie, and Sincere had the most difficult time navigating their Movie Night revelations. 

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KC's movie aired during Season 8, Episode 25, and Aniya's movie followed shortly after. We first saw KC make comments about Aniya behind her back while in the villa before connecting with Tierra in Casa Amor. He told the other boys (Caleb, Zach, Corbin, and Bryce) that he had nothing in common with Aniya, and that he wasn't happy for her or her connection with Carl at the villa. While KC apologized for his comments, Trinity and Melanie called him out for dragging out his connection with Aniya and potentially using her. 

During Aniya's movie, we saw her connect with Carl and voice her desire to not "sell herself short" while KC was at Casa Amor. Things got heated after The Boys (minus Carl) called out The Girls (minus Jaiden, Parmida, Tierra, and Amora) for having a double standard when it came to Aniya exploring with Carl. Aniya said that the difference between her and KC was that she did not disrespect KC while exploring with Carl.

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However, the two apologized to each other for their behavior in Season 8, Episode 26, with Aniya apologizing for standing up and getting in his face during Movie Night and KC apologizing for his disrespectful comments about her. Viewers were glad to see the former couple end on a positive note and handling the situation with maturity.

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While KC and Aniya were able to come to a mutual understanding in the villa, Melanie and Sincere didn't quite get there. 

Sincere's movie revealed the inconsistencies in his comments to Melanie about his connections with Sol and Amora, suggesting that he explored more deeply with Sol than he let on to Melanie. Despite usually being bubbly and outspoken, Melanie looked like she shut down while watching Sincere's movie, choosing to cry to herself in the company of The Girls instead of confronting Sincere.

In Episode 26, Melanie's movie showed her brief but strong connection with Corey, and the rest of Sincere's movie showed his connection with Amora at Casa Amor. While Sincere chose to stay in a couple with Melanie at the end of Casa Amor, he told Amora that, if they had more time, she would've been "the one." This was the final straw that led to Melanie going off on Sincere, saying that his dishonesty made her feel like a fool. Sincere's movie had both viewers and the Islanders stunned, with people commenting that Movie Night showed just how much Sincere had misled his fellow Islanders.

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After sleeping in separate beds that night, Melanie and Sincere touched base the next day, and Sincere validated Melanie's feelings about his treatment of her. Melanie said that she did not feel that Sincere deserved to be in a connection with her, leaving their future up in the air.

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Despite Movie Night being not-so-romantic for the couples save for Trinity and Bryce, it did have one silver lining: it revealed the deep friendships that have formed in the villa throughout Season 8.

We saw The Girls hold each other's hands while the Movie Night clips aired, and collectively stick up for Aniya after KC's movie. We also saw Aniya follow Melanie as she walked away crying after Sincere's movie, comforting her and validating her experience.

Viewers were here for the girlhood in the villa, with some calling this season "Friendship Island" and "Girlhood Island."

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Movie Night ended in Episode 26, but the preview revealed that there was still another plot twist in store for the Islanders: the next episode would not only involve a recoupling, but the Islanders would also have to choose two couples that they think are the least compatible — hinting that some Islanders might be leaving the villa soon.

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There are many mysteries in Silo — What's the deal with that weird cloud? How exactly does the safeguard work? — but one of the biggest concerns in Season 3 is the weird voice in the vault.

Who exactly is Camille Sims (Alexandria Riley), the new head of IT, talking to when they speak with that voice? A robot? A person?

We don't know for sure yet, but we do have a theory: Could it be possible that we've already met the voice's owner?

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First, a quick recap. Back in Season 2, the currently AWOL Lukas Kyle (Avi Nash) made it to the bottom of the silo in pursuit of a secret code left by a former head of IT. He discovered a tunnel, and was addressed by a robotic-sounding voice that the subtitles credit as "The Algorithm." This voice, we learned, is the same one that communicates with the silo's head of IT in a room called the Vault. As of Season 3, the voice has picked Camille as its go-to contact.

The question is who, or maybe what, is the voice?

Well, the first thing to note is the name: "The Algorithm" sounds unmistakably machine-like, adding to the possibility that the voice could be some kind of omnipotent AI that's running the silo network. But that's only one possibility. And if the voice is in fact human, or at least based on a human, could it be the case that we've already met them?

Could the voice belong to congressman Daniel Keene?

The voice Camille speaks with is obviously distorted and robotic, but doesn't it also sound slightly familiar? Doesn't it sound, just a bit, like Congressman Daniel Keene (Ashley Zukerman) that we meet in the flashbacks?

The algorithm's voice is uncredited in the show, so we can't say for sure. But it seems obvious that Keene's storyline is building to the silo's origin — something reenforced by the mysterious promo video Apple TV put out just before launch.

Of course, it's worth remembering that the silos were allegedly built hundreds of years before the events of the show. Keene is, presumably, long dead. But is it such a stretch to imagine his voice could have been resurrected in some way, possibly via AI, by the people in control of the silos? We'll have to wait and see.

Silo Season 3 is streaming now on Apple TV, with new episodes dropping every Friday.

We're back for another season of Silo, but this time we're spending just as much time outside as we are in.

Season 3 picks up where Season 2 left off, making it clear that the shocking flashback in last season's finale wasn't just a one-off. Alongside Juliette (Rebecca Ferguson) grappling with memory loss in the present day, the episode also follows congressman Daniel Keene (Ashley Zukerman) and journalist Helen Drew (Jessica Henwick) in the pre-silo days, with Keene's naval pilot sister Charles (Jessica Brown Findlay) heading off on a combat mission that almost gets her killed.

But what's with the mysterious cloud she encounters, and how might it connect with the silo? Let's dive in.

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After a peculiar meeting in which she warns her brother to get on the Iran committee run by Senator Thurman (Laura Innes), we see Charles cutting through the clear night sky on a mission with her fellow naval pilots.

All seems to be going well until a weird cloud appears up ahead. It looks almost like a storm cloud, only with long dark tendrils creeping out of it. "What the fuck's a cloud doing at fifty thousand feet?" asks Charles as she and her fellow pilots fly into it.

Inside the cloud a weird, gooey substance shows up on Charles' instrument panel. She touches it, and the residue is reminiscent of the tendrils we saw protruding from the cloud. Shortly after that, planes start to go down around her.

Watching news of an Iran combat mission on TV, Daniel Keene is called into a meeting with the same Senator Thurman running the committee Charles told him about.

"Your sister's squadron wasn't hitting any of the targets they're talking about on TV," Thurman says. "They were on a mission to a facility in the mountains. Charlotte's plane went down, but a facility out of Turkmenistan picked her up. She's alive."

Good news! The problem? When Daniel goes to visit her in her special treatment center, she doesn't remember him.

So, what could that weird cloud be? And the goo?

There's obviously a reason why Charles' unit was sent on a mission to "a facility in the mountains," and you would imagine it has something to do with the bizarre cloud that seems to wreck their planes one by one. Could it be some kind of biological weapon, maybe a new defensive weapon, made by Iran? Perhaps something experimental that the facility they were attacking could have been working on?

It seems possible. But the other big question is, what happened to Charles' memory? Did the cloud, and the gooey substance in her cockpit, affect her neurologically?

Too early to say, but it seems a bit of a coincidence that Charles has lost her memory in the past, just as Juliette has lost her memory in the present. Surely there's a connection there...

Silo Season 3 is streaming now on Apple TV, with new episodes dropping every Friday.