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Gmail does its best to help you stay on top with calendar events, meetings, and other stuff. But the beauty of the AI age is that it can do a lot of things for you, even stuff that couldn't be automated before. Now, it will help you schedule meetings yourself, too.

Ten years on from its original release and several small revisions later, the NVIDIA Shield Android-powered streaming box is still a force to be reckoned with. I’m starting to wonder if the reason we haven’t seen a proper follow-up is because NVIDIA has done such a good job building and supporting these things.

TL;DR: Live stream Spain vs. Bulgaria in World Cup qualifiers for free on RTVE. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Spain have looked incredibly comfortable in World Cup qualification so far, winning three from three and conceding zero goals. Next up they face Bulgaria, a team that has yet to secure a single point. This could get messy.

If you want to watch Spain vs. Bulgaria in World Cup qualifiers for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Spain vs. Bulgaria?

Spain vs. Bulgaria in World Cup qualifiers kicks off at 7:45 p.m. BST on Oct. 14. This fixture takes place at the Estadio José Zorrilla.

How to watch Spain vs. Bulgaria for free

Spain vs. Bulgaria in World Cup qualifiers is available to live stream for free on RTVE.

RTVE is geo-restricted to Spain, but anyone can access this free streaming service with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Spain, meaning you can access free live streams on RTVE from anywhere in the world.

Lve stream Spain vs. Bulgaria for free by following these simple steps:

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

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

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

4. Visit RTVE

5. Stream Spain vs. Bulgaria 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 watch Spain vs. Bulgaria in World Cup qualifiers without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select World Cup qualifiers before recovering your investment.

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

What is the best VPN for RTVE?

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

• Servers in 105 countries including Spain

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

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

Live stream Spain vs. Bulgaria in World Cup qualifiers for free with ExpressVPN.

SAVE $20: As of Oct. 14, get the Acer Wireless Gaming Headset for $29.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $49.99. That's a discount of 40%.

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Fall's gaming season is teeming with some great new games, like Battlefield 6 and the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. If you're planning on jumping in and running some games with your squad, you might want a gaming headset to communicate with. That's good, because you can get a great one from Acer right now at a very reasonable price.

As of Oct. 14, get the Acer Wireless Gaming Headset for $29.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $49.99. That's $20 off and a discount of 40%.

SEE ALSO: 'Battlefield 6' is nonsense in the best and worst ways

This headset is compatible with PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC, so you've got options if you play on multiple platforms. It connects via Bluetooth or with a dongle and boasts 100 hours of battery life so you don't get stuck speaking to the void in the middle of your most important moments.

It has 50mm drivers for boosted bass in your ears so you can enjoy every second of game music, bullets whizzing by your head, and the beautiful voices of all your buddies. Plus, it has a noise-cancelling mic so they can hear you, too.

It comes in a glossy red color, and it weighs 20% less than other headsets, according to Acer, so it should sit on your head comfortably for long sessions. Most importantly, it's affordable, so if you're looking for a good way to chat with teammates or just enjoy games quietly, this headset is a fantastic pick.

SAVE $410: The EcoFlow Delta 3 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $589, down from the standard price of $999. That's a major 41% discount and it comes with a free 45W solar panel which usually comes with a $79 price tag.

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Storms are on the horizon, and if you work from home, a power outage is an issue. Instead of wondering how you'll stay online, snag a portable power station that'll keep all your essential electronics powered up. It's a great idea to buy one now before the storms arrive and we're in luck with a current deal.

As of Oct. 14, the EcoFlow Delta 3 portable power station is just $589 at Amazon, marked down from the usual price of $999. That works out to a savings of $410 from the major 41% discount. Not only is this the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon, it comes with a free 45W solar panel which usually comes with a $79 price tag, making this an even better deal.

EcoFlow makes great portable power stations and the Delta 3 is great option for powering up small devices at home during an outage. With 1,536Wh, you'll be in good shape for keeping laptops, phones, and the WiFi router online. EcoFlow mentions this power can keep a blender going for over an hour.

SEE ALSO: The Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 just dropped to a record-low price at Amazon

When it comes to working from home during a power outage, the EcoFlow Delta 3's 15 millisecond uninterrupted power supply means your WiFi router won't go offline. This can also be important for keeping a laptop on when working on an important project.

Today's sale price throws in a free 45W solar panel that'll help with recharging the Delta 3. While 45W isn't terribly powerful, free is free and this gives you access to free recharging.

Today's Amazon deal on the EcoFlow Delta 3 is a lightning deal with limited availability, so it's best to hop on this soon before it sells out. Since this is the best price we've ever seen, there's no reason to hesitate if you could use a portable power station. It'll be ideal for home use during storms and it's a great model for summer camping trips.

You can score a major discount on the excellent Beats iPhone 17 Kickstand Case today, dropping the price down to just $42 on Amazon. That's a strong 29% discount from the original listed price of $59.

Google’s AI image editor Nano Banana is breaking out of Gemini and heading across the company’s ecosystem. In a new blog post, Google announced that Nano Banana — the Gemini 2.5 Flash–powered image editing tool — is coming to Google Search, NotebookLM, and soon Photos.

SEE ALSO: 6 Google Gemini AI photo prompts to try

The feature, which lets users create or edit images with text prompts, has already generated more than 5 billion images since launching in August. Now, you’ll be able to open Google Lens in the Search app, tap "Create," and instantly transform your photos using AI. In NotebookLM, Nano Banana quietly works behind the scenes to enhance Video Overviews with new visual styles like watercolor and anime, plus a new “Brief” format for quick takeaways.

As Mashable reported earlier this month, Google has been testing Nano Banana’s integration into Search, Lens, and Circle to Search, signaling the company’s push to make AI-powered image tools a core part of how users explore and create.

Google says the rollout to Photos is coming "in the weeks ahead," so soon, your entire camera roll might get a taste of Nano Banana’s image-generating powers.

Apple has a new macOS beta to check out.

Specifically, the third developer beta for macOS Tahoe 26.1 has rolled out, complete with patch notes courtesy of Apple. You're probably wondering what's new in this beta, considering all of the Liquid Glass-level major changes that were made to all of Apple's operating systems with their most recent updates. The short answer is "not much," considering it's the first update after a major release, but let's dig into it anyway.

SEE ALSO: Apple sued, again, for allegedly using copyrighted material to train its AI What's new in macOS Tahoe 26.1 beta

For starters, Apple's official release notes don't give us much to go on. According to those, this beta is pretty much entirely dedicated to bug fixes. Still, various reports have emerged pointing to slightly bigger changes than just band-aids for glitches.

One example is that Apple has slightly altered the Macintosh HD desktop icon, again, per 9to5mac. Apple actually changed it when Liquid Glass dropped so it would look less like an old computer hard drive and more like a modern one, but users noticed a few things wrong with it. Namely, the perspective on it was odd, and it featured ports that you wouldn't see on a real hard drive. Apple's new icon hasn't really fixed the perspective issue, but the ports are gone, so that's nice, I suppose.

On a more granular, developer-centric note, 9to5Mac also reported that something called MCP might be coming to Apple devices soon, according to some code in the beta. In layman's terms, MCP is a protocol that allows for the use of agentic AI features. If this pans out, third-party AIs like ChatGPT could interface more directly with your Apple devices in the future. However, it's far too early to say how this will actually work.

Similarly, 9to5Mac also found evidence that Apple is planning to support third-party AI models in Image Playground, beyond the existing OpenAI support. Again, it's too early to say which models will be supported or how it will work, but code in the betas suggests it will happen.

Aside from those tidbits, there doesn't seem to be a lot happening in the macOS 26.1 beta on the user end. It may be more exciting for developers, but for regular folks, you might want to hold your enthusiasm until the next big update.

GET A FREE SOLAR GENERATOR: As of Oct. 14, when you purchase the Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 at Amazon on sale for $429 (reg. $799), you'll get a free Jackery Explorer 290 Plus portable power station. That's $370 in savings, plus a free solar generator worth $110.

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Portable energy is more accessible than ever, thanks to power stations like the Jackery Explorer 1000. Whether you want to power up a campsite off the grid or have a backup energy source in a power outage, these portable solar generators are safer and require less maintenance than the gasoline generators of the past. Not to mention, you can tote them around with ease. Jackery offers some of our favorite budget-friendly options and while supplies last, you can save hundreds of dollars on a top model and get a second solar generator for free. Here's the scoop.

As of Oct. 14, the Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 is on sale for $429 at Amazon. That's 46% or $370 off the list price of $799. As a bonus, Amazon will gift you the Jackery Explorer 290 Plus solar generator for free (a $110 value). In order to qualify, you need to add the Jackery Explorer 1000 to your cart from Amazon's promotional page. Once it's in your cart, click on the "benefit items" filter on the promo page and add the Jackery Explorer 290 Plus to your cart. From there, you should see the freebie reflected at checkout.

Once you proceed to checkout, you should see the promotion applied to your order total. Credit: Amazon

The Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 can power up multiple appliances with a 1,500W AC output and a 3,000W surge peak — AC units, coffee makers, fridges, air fryers, as well as your phone and laptop. It features two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, one DC car port, three pure sine wave AC ports, and LED lights on board, with a 1,070Wh capacity. And when you activate emergency charging mode in the companion app, it can go from zero to 100 percent battery in an hour flat (1.7 hours in default mode). It weighs less than 25 pounds and has a built-in handle to make carrying it around on camping trips or tailgates a breeze.

The free renewed Jackery Explorer 290 Plus weighs in at just 7 pounds and offers an even more portable power solution, albeit in a stripped down package. It offers one USB-C port, two USB-A ports, one DC cart port, and two pure sine wave AC ports. It can recharge itself and charge up to six other devices at the same time. It's small, but mighty. Between these two solar generators, you'll have plenty of portable energy to power up an entire weekend getaway.

Scholastic has a history of publishing some of the must-read books for kids. Whether it was the early antics of the giant dog Clifford or the first tween taste of horror with Goosebumps, they published some of the most popular books you’d gravitate towards at book fairs. And they didn’t stop there.

We already got an updated version of iOS 26, dubbed iOS 26.0.1 by Apple. But we could soon get a revised version of the already published update to iOS 26.

9to5 Mac reported that an anonymous leaker hinted there could be a new version of iOS 26.0.1 with the build number 23A357, separate from the original build number of 23A355. It's worth noting that these sorts of leaks are rumors and not facts, though 9to5 Mac wrote this leaker had "a history of accurately leaking Apple software releases."

The details of what could change with the revised build are unclear. The only guess from 9to5 Mac was that, perhaps, there were iPadOS revisions for the expected release of the M5 iPad Pro later this month. In that case, iPhone users might not see a change at all.

The version of iOS 26.0.1 we received already mostly fixed small bugs rather than making massive changes to the OS overall. The updates included a fix for Bluetooth disconnection errors for certain iPhone models and fixing blank app icons, for instance.

iOS 26 itself was a massive shift for iPhone users. It introduced the new Liquid Glass design, which changed how pretty much everything looked.

Users who regularly update their iPhone will have to keep an eye out to see if a new version of iOS 26.0.1 actually drops and what changes could come with that.

A robotic vacuum cleaner sounds like a great idea, until you realize that most of them can make as much of a mess as they promise to clean up! Wet, rotting carpets and "washed" floors that look like there's still a layer of grime on them are the least of the issues.

If you've been swiping through videos on Facebook and noticed that you're inundated with AI slop, there's a reason for that: You might kind of like AI slop.

In an interview with CNET, Facebook's vice president of product, Jagjit Chawla said the algorithm works pretty simply: If you interact with a bunch of AI slop, it will feed you more AI slop; if you don't interact with AI slop, you'll see less AI slop.

SEE ALSO: How to identify AI-generated videos online

"If you, as a user, are interested in a piece of content which happens to be AI-generated, the recommendations algorithm will determine that, over time, you are interested in this topic and content," Chawla told CNET. "If you are not into it, which, for lack of a better term, there is a set of users who would consider that content AI slop, and if you have given us signals that this is not for you, that algorithm will respond appropriately to make sure we don't show you more of that."

Just like with any content you want to see less of, if you want to see less AI-generated content on Facebook you'll have to tell the platform in the only way you can: Don't like it, don't comment on it, and don't share it. Click the "not interested" button on Facebook. Exit the app. Go outside. It's a beautiful day. Do you hear that? It's birdsong. For a moment, you may feel at peace.

When you need a power tool and head to the hardware store, you'll see options from Ryobi, DeWALT, RIGID, Makita, Milwaukee, and more displayed in a rainbow of colors. Once you choose a brand, you'll start stocking up on battery packs, chargers, and endless tools. Here's what you need to know about one of the most recognizable names, Milwaukee, and whether they're worth buying.

SAVE $175: As of Oct. 14, get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ for $824.99, down from its usual price of $999.99. That's a discount of 18%.

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Looking for a tablet to add to your tech stack? There are tons to choose from. iPads are indeed great and all, but if you want to pull from the Android side, Samsung makes some excellent tablets, and many of them are comparable to using laptops. Case in point: the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+, which is on sale now at Amazon.

As of Oct. 14, get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ for $824.99, down from its usual price of $999.99. That's $175 off and a discount of 18%.

SEE ALSO: The 7 best tablets of 2025: Compare iPads, the Microsoft Surface Pro, and Amazon Fire

This tablet has a vibrant 12.4-inch AMOLED 2X display, 256GB of inernal storage, and an S Pen included with the package so you can sketch, doodle, or write straight from the tablet, much like the iPad's Apple Pencil. That makes it great for using for work or play, especially if you like navigating with a stylus.

There's also a wide selection of Galaxy AI intelligent features to choose from, like Note Assist to make sense out of scribbles from meetings or lectures and Sketch to Image to help you go from doodles to fine art straight from your tablet.

On top of all that, the tablet itself is lightweight and perfectly portable, with a durable chassis and attractive case so you can tote it everywhere, getting the power of an AI-enabled PC in your hands without the bulk of a laptop getting in the way.

SAVE $422: The 85-inch Hisense Class QD7 Series 4K QLED TV is on sale at Amazon for $877.99, down from the normal price of $1,299.99. That's a 32% discount and a record-low price.

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Spending more time indoors these days? Same. It's time to switch gears into colder weather mode, but that's not all bad. We have tons of shows, movies, and sports to stream in the next few months. If your current TV is not up for the job, there's a great limited-time offer at Amazon today.

As of Oct. 14, the 85-inch Hisense Class QD7 Series 4K QLED TV is on sale for $877.99 at Amazon, marked down from the list price of $1,299.99. That's a major $422 savings from a 32% discount. It's also the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon.

Hisense is consistently one of the best TV brands that offers affordable options without making sacrifices to quality. Today's deal applies to a giant 85-inch QLED screen which should be awesome for watching sports this winter.

The Hisense also has a 144Hz native refresh rate which means it's perfectly capable of gaming. Its built-in Fire TV capabilities put you in line for having user-friendly access to all your favorite streaming apps. The Fire TV feature also means the TV has special features that synch with other Alexa-enabled devices. The picture-in-picture function, for example, will give you a view of security cameras without interrupting your show.

While it's still sitting at the low price we saw during October Prime Day, upgrade to the 85-inch Hisense Class QD7 TV. You'll be saving over $400 and putting your living room in line for the best Halloween movie marathon it has ever seen.

Brace yourselves, Halloween fans. A chill is in the air, and before you know it, Spirit Halloweens will transform into Christmas villages. Netflix is ready, rolling out a red carpet for their new selection of yuletide romantic comedies, the first of which is A Merry Little Ex-Mas.

Clueless icon Alicia Silverstone stars (and executive produces) alongside Sabrina the Teenage Witch star (and fellow producer) Melissa Joan Hart in this seemingly winsome comedy about moving on, dating while parenting, and May-December romances. But, not to get your expectations too high, these '90s icons are not falling in love with each other. They're playing besties facing a new chapter in life together. Joining them in this seasonal romp are Oliver Hudson, Jameela Jamil, Pierson Fodé, Linda Kash, Wilder Hudson, and Emily Hall.

SEE ALSO: 'Hot Frosty' is good for your mental health, says me

As you can see in the trailer above, Silverstone stars as the recently divorced Kate, who's trying to make the holidays as easy on her kids as possible by allowing her ex-husband, Everett (Hudson), and her in-laws to join in the festivities as usual. There's just one problem: Everett has a new girlfriend (Jamil), who is younger and socially bumbling but undeniably charming. Is she hotter than Kate? As if! Still, Kate's ego is stinging until this former-wife meets a strapping new man (Pierson Fodé from The Wrong Paris). And if you're seeking some Hot Frosty-level sauciness, you'll appreciate the bit in the trailer above when her new beau's tuxedo practically explodes off his pecs.

A Merry Little Ex-Mas comes to Netflix on November 12.

My everyday workplace is smaller than a monitor, smaller than a laptop, and smaller even than the netbooks of yore. But there are only a handful of times when this actually gets in my way.

Love triangles aren't just for the living anymore. In A24's upcoming Eternity, these tried-and-true romance tropes can even follow us into the afterlife.

SEE ALSO: 'Eternity' review: Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, and Callum Turner fall in love triangle

Directed by David Freyne, and co-written by Freyne and Pat Cunnane, Eternity stars Miles Teller as Larry, a recently deceased man. He learns that the afterlife is basically one big train station, where souls can journey to final destinations like Studio 54 World or Man-Free World. There's one catch, though: These tickets are one-way only. Once you pick an afterlife, that's your eternal home.

While that choice might seem daunting, it's an easy one for Larry. The only place he wants to spend his eternity is with Joan (Elizabeth Olsen), his wife of 65 years who arrives in the afterlife not long after he does. But soon, Joan will have to make a choice of her own.

Turns out, Joan's first husband Luke (Callum Turner) has been waiting for her in the afterlife since he died in "the war." Now, Joan has the option of making the (after)life with him that she never could in the real world. She'd just have to give up Larry to do so. Which soulmate — and which eternity — will she choose?

Eternity premiered at 2025's Toronto International Film Festival to mostly positive reactions. Critics praised its central trio and its careful world-building of a bureaucratic afterlife. In her review out of TIFF, Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko praised the film as "smart, sensational, and swoon-worthy."

Eternity also stars Academy Award winner Da'Vine Joy Randolph and John Early.

Eternity hits theaters Nov. 26.

Spotify has a new feature: managed accounts. Made for kids under 13, these allow parents to control and monitor what their children listen to.

Launched on Tuesday as part of Spotify's Premium Family plan, the feature may be welcome by folks who struggled with their kids constantly stumbling upon age inappropriate content. But I bet a lot of users will be even more excited about the fact that this means your kids' songs can now be kept out your recommendations and Spotify Wrapped lists.

SEE ALSO: Spotify to introduce AI label and spam filter to stop AI music slop

The new feature, launched in the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, and Netherlands, lets users with an active Family Plan create managed accounts with several specific controls. These include the self-explanatory Explicit Content Filter, the ability to restrict the playback of certain artists, songs, or explicit versions of releases, and a toggle for hiding video and Canvas (on Spotify, these are the short looping videos that accompany some songs). Messages and other interactive features are also not available on managed accounts.

I'll skip the "Pop Rising" list, thank you. Credit: Spotify

To set up a managed account, open your account page in the Spotify app, select "Add a Member," and select “Add a listener aged under 13 (or local market equivalent)."

SEE ALSO: AI-generated songs are showing up under deceased artists on Spotify

Now for the good part: Each managed account has its own recommendations and Wrapped lists. This means that you won't be seeing your toddler's favorite lullaby as your top song of the year in Spotify Wrapped, but also that you won't get recommendations based on the songs your kids listen to. Perfect.

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