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SAVE $65: As of Feb. 13, Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are on sale for $134.99 at Woot, down from $199.99. That is a 33% discount on a pair of AI-powered noise-canceling earbuds with real-time translation, 360 Audio, high-resolution sound, and IPX7 water resistance.

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The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro offer next-level sound quality, noise cancellation, and AI-powered features. At $134.99, they are an absolute steal. Suppose you are in the market for high-end wireless earbuds without spending over $200. In that case, this deal is worth grabbing before it disappears.

These earbuds are designed for serious audio lovers. SSC HiFi and UHQ audio codecs deliver 24-bit/96KHz high-resolution sound. Add 360 Audio with Direct Multi-Channel, and you get a fully immersive, spatial audio experience that works best with Samsung Galaxy devices.

SEE ALSO: Apple iPad mini 7 review: Beefed up and ready for AI

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is also a major highlight. Samsung has improved its noise-blocking capabilities, meaning you can drown out distractions at work, on commutes, or during workouts. AI-powered sound optimization automatically adjusts to your surroundings for the best listening experience.

The AI features go beyond just audio. The real-time translation tool is perfect for frequent travelers, letting you hear translated conversations on the fly when connected to a Galaxy device. You also get AI-enhanced call clarity, with Super Wideband microphones and noise reduction tech that filters out background noise for crystal-clear communication.

Battery life is solid. With ANC on, you can playback for up to 8 hours, and with the charging case for up to 18 hours. Fast charging support means a quick top-up can keep the music going when you are low on battery.

Durability is also a win here. The IPX7 water resistance rating makes them perfect for intense workouts, outdoor adventures, or getting caught in the rain.

For $134.99, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro deliver premium ANC, AI-powered features, and high-resolution sound at a serious discount.

SAVE OVER $80: As of Feb. 13, Sennheiser CX True Wireless earbuds are on sale for $39.99 at Woot, down from $129.95. That is 69% off a pair of premium Bluetooth earbuds with passive noise cancellation, 27-hour battery life, touch controls, and deep bass tuning.

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After top-tier sound without blowing your budget? Sennheiser CX true wireless earbuds are an absolute steal at just $39.99. That is a massive 69% off their original $129.95 price, making this one of the best budget-friendly wireless earbuds deals we have seen in a while.

Sennheiser has been a household name in high-end audio for decades, and the CX True Wireless earbuds deliver signature German-engineered sound quality. With 7mm TrueResponse dynamic drivers, these earbuds provide clear, balanced audio with punchy bass, crisp highs, and a natural midrange. Whether you are listening to music, taking calls, or watching videos, they offer superior clarity and depth.

SEE ALSO: Apple iPad mini 7 review: Beefed up and ready for AI

Battery life is another big win. You get up to nine hours of continuous playback on a single charge, with an extra 18 hours from the charging case, bringing the total to 27 hours of listening time. That means you can go for days without needing to recharge.

One of the standout features is the passive noise cancellation. While these do not have active noise cancellation (ANC), their secure in-ear fit blocks out a surprising amount of background noise, making them great for commuting, working out, or just tuning out distractions. The four sizes of ear adapters included ensure a snug and comfortable fit, no matter your ear shape.

For those who love to customize their sound, Sennheiser offers a dedicated Smart Control app that lets you adjust EQ settings and activate the Bass Boost mode for extra low-end punch. Touch controls on each earbud make it easy to play, pause, skip tracks, and take calls without reaching for your phone.

The IPX4 splash resistance rating means these earbuds can handle sweat, rain, and light splashes, making them a solid choice for workouts and outdoor use.

For $39.99, the Sennheiser CX true wireless earbuds deliver premium sound, solid battery life, and great features at an unbeatable price.

SAVE $209: As of Feb. 13, Beats Studio Buds+ wireless earbuds are on sale for $99.99 at Woot, down from $169.95. That is 41% off a pair of premium true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation, transparency mode, spatial audio, and 36-hour battery life.

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Need a solid pair of high-quality wireless earbuds that don't vaporize your wallet? This deal on Beats Studio Buds+ is an easy win. Usually $169.95, Woot has them for just $99.99, which is a massive 41% discount. This is an absolute steal for a set of true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and long battery life.

Thanks to their custom acoustic platform, the Beats Studio Buds+ delivers powerful, balanced audio with deep bass and crisp highs. Whether you are listening to music, taking calls, or watching movies, they offer rich, immersive sound with the clarity you would expect from Beats.

SEE ALSO: Apple iPad mini 7 review: Beefed up and ready for AI

Noise cancellation is another standout feature. Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) blocks unwanted background noise, making them perfect for commuting, working out, or enjoying peace and quiet. If you need to stay aware of your surroundings, Transparency Mode lets in outside sound with a quick tap, so you can hear what is going on without taking out your earbuds.

Battery life is also top-tier. The Beats Studio Buds+ offers up to 36 hours of total playtime, with nine hours on a single charge and an additional 27 hours from the case. That means you can go all day without worrying about recharging. If you are in a rush, a quick five-minute charge gives you up to one hour of playback.

These earbuds are also great for calls, thanks to their larger voice-targeting microphones that filter out background noise for clear, high-quality audio on phone and video calls. The secure, comfortable fit is another plus, with four sizes of silicone tips included to ensure a snug, noise-isolating seal.

At $99.99, the Beats Studio Buds+ offers premium sound, elite noise cancellation, and great battery life for under $100. Woot deals sell out fast, so do not wait too long if you want a pair.

SAVE $209: As of Feb. 13, Sennheiser Momentum 4 wireless headphones are on sale for $169.99 at Woot, down from $379.95. That is a 55% discount on high-fidelity Bluetooth headphones with adaptive noise cancellation, 60-hour battery life, and customizable sound.

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If you are in the market for premium wireless headphones, today’s deal on the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is one you should not ignore. These headphones typically go for $379.95, but Woot has them for just $169.99 (55% off). That is insane value for a pair of headphones that compete with the likes of Sony and Bose when it comes to sound quality and noise cancellation.

The Momentum 4 delivers exceptional audio thanks to 42mm drivers and aptX Adaptive support. It gives you rich, detailed sound with deep bass and crisp highs. If you are picky about your audio, the Sennheiser Smart Control app lets you tweak the EQ, presets, and sound modes to get everything right.

SEE ALSO: Apple iPad mini 7 review: Beefed up and ready for AI

Noise cancellation is also a standout feature. Adaptive ANC automatically adjusts to your environment, blocking distractions so you can focus on your music, podcasts, or calls. But if you still want to hear what is going on around you, the Adjustable Transparency Mode lets in ambient sound without needing to take off your headphones.

Battery life is where these really flex. You get up to 60 hours of playback on a single charge, which absolutely smokes most competitors. Forgot to charge them? No worries — a 10-minute charge gives you six hours of listening time.

For calls, the four beamforming microphones ensure your voice comes through loud and clear. They also automatically suppress wind noise, so your calls sound great even in noisy environments.

Comfort is another win. The lightweight design, padded headband, and deeply cushioned ear cups make these headphones comfortable to wear all day. They also fold up for easy storage, making them great for travel.

At $169.99, the Momentum 4 offers premium audio, elite noise cancellation, and unmatched battery life for a fraction of the price of similar models. Woot deals tend to sell out fast, so if you want a pair, grab them before they are gone.

TL;DR: Live stream Sri Lanka vs. Australia for free on 7Plus. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Australia have enjoyed their tour of Sri Lanka, but they did suffer a defeat in the first ODI of this series. It's not over yet. The 2nd ODI is the final opportunity for players on both sides to make a statement. We're expecting fireworks.

If you want to watch Sri Lanka vs. Australia (2nd ODI) for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Sri Lanka vs. Australia (2nd ODI)?

The 2nd ODI between Sri Lanka and Australia takes place on Feb. 14. This ODI takes place at the Ranasinghe Premadasa Cricket Stadium.

The full schedule for Australia's tour of Sri Lanka is as follows:

• Sri Lanka vs. Australia (1st Test) — Jan. 29 to Feb. 2

• Sri Lanka vs. Australia (2nd Test) — Feb. 6-10

• Sri Lanka vs. Australia (1st ODI) — Feb. 12

• Sri Lanka vs. Australia (2nd ODI) — Feb. 14

The good news for fans is that every ball of this tour is available to live stream for free.

How to watch Sri Lanka vs. Australia for free

Sri Lanka vs. Australia (2nd ODI) is available to live stream for free on 7Plus.

7Plus is geo-restricted to Australia, 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 Australia, meaning you can access free live streams of Sri Lanka vs. Australia from anywhere in the world.

Access free live streams of Sri Lanka vs. Australia 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 Australia

4. Visit 7Plus

5. Stream Sri Lanka vs. Australia for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Sri Lanka vs. Australia (2nd ODI) without committing with your cash. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to live stream the ODI games before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for 7Plus?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live cricket on 7Plus, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Australia

• 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.

Live stream Sri Lanka vs. Australia (2nd ODI) for free with ExpressVPN.

The U.S. government recently registered DEI.gov and Waste.gov as new federal websites, with Reuters reporting that neither page was responsive as of last Wednesday. Now Waste.gov has been hidden behind a password after apparently going live — with a default WordPress template.

404 Media reports that Waste.gov temporarily displayed an example web page provided by WordPress, using the design template Twenty Twenty-Four and featuring a fictional architectural firm called Études. While the page included the domain name and the tagline "tracking government waste," the rest of Waste.gov focused on Études' fake architectural services. DEI.gov redirected to Waste.gov.

SEE ALSO: Metadata on U.S. government memos reveals authors linked to Project 2025 The Waste.gov website on Feb. 11, 2025, as archived by The Wayback Machine. Credit: Screenshot: Mashable

This is a pretty sloppy look for President Donald Trump's new administration, which has also been taking down public health websites hosting information used by doctors to treat patients. That isn't even to mention shutting down the U.S. humanitarian aid agency and its website, the Office of Gun Violence Prevention website, and numerous federal webpages on LGBTQ issues. Waste.gov was quickly locked away behind a password after 404 Media's report.

Judging from the domain names, it's reasonable to assume that Waste.gov and DEI.gov are intended to concern Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency ("DOGE") as well as Trump's ongoing efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion programs (DEI). Musk and Trump have continually alleged that the U.S. government is wasting funds, with DOGE aiming to drastically cut federal spending and employees.

Unfortunately, both Trump and Musk have poor histories when it comes to correctly assessing what constitutes waste. An analysis found that Trump's elimination of over 100 environmental protection regulations during his first term contributed to 22,000 American deaths in 2019 alone. Meanwhile, Musk infamously cut almost 90 percent of Twitter's staff after acquiring it 2022, with the company's value subsequently tanking while advertisers deserted the platform.

Despite this, Trump and Musk appear to believe that the U.S. government can be run to an acceptable standard with a fraction of its current employees, significant reliance on AI, and with $2 trillion subtracted from its budget (the federal budget prior to their cuts was $6.8 trillion). On Tuesday, Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to execute "large-scale" job cuts and work with Musk's DOGE to limit hiring.

So far, the Trump administration's drastic cuts have primarily caused chaos and concern. DOGE swiftly gained access to the federal government's digital networks and databases ostensibly to search for "waste," locking U.S. government officials out of key systems and sparking numerous lawsuits. Waste.gov's hapless publication of a default WordPress demo website is just another indication that Trump and Musk's hasty gutting of the U.S. government is a messy process that will probably only get messier.

The official trailer for the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon has arrived, and it looks as though writer and director Dean DeBlois is bring back some very familiar elements in hopes of recreating what made the animated films so beloved.

How to Train Your Dragon follows Hiccup (Mason Thames), the awkward son of Viking chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising the role he voiced in the animated films). Already struggling to fit in with the dragon-fighting Vikings, Hiccup's life grows even more complicated when he unexpectedly befriends a dangerous Night Fury he names Toothless.

Judging from the trailer, several shots in the live-action film look practically identical to its animated predecessor, particularly Hiccup and Toothless' famous first meeting. We'll just have to wait and see what if any changes have been made to distinguish How to Train Your Dragon's live-action adaptation from the phenomenally popular animated film.

How to Train Your Dragon flies into theatres June 13.

I can count on one hand the number of times I've been in love. Those occasions have brought great joy, and even greater heartbreak. But the one form of love that's been a constant in my life is platonic love. This Valentine's Day I'll be celebrating the constancy of that particular love.

SEE ALSO: 10 free dating apps worth trying in 2025

I won't be lamenting my lack of a boyfriend this Valentine's Day, I'll be celebrating the women in my life who've laughed with me (and at me); who've listened to my rants without judgement; and who've given me words of support and encouragement when things were really shit. Female friendship has been more meaningful than all of my toe-dips in romantic love.

One moment in particular stands out. Shortly before Valentine's Day three years ago, I found out that a man I'd recently been involved with — and for whom I still had feelings — not only had a new girlfriend; they were also expecting a child. I felt numb when I heard the news and immediately texted my friend Michelle to tell her what I'd heard. She told me to meet her at the gym first thing the following morning so we could talk.

Between sobs as I stomped on the treadmill, she listened to me and assured me that this was a perfectly acceptable response. Over the next week, she made sure I ate lunch, she smiled at me from across the desk as I blinked back tears while attempting to work and — when Valentine's Day rolled around — she quietly left a card and present on my desk. Without Michelle, I don't think I would have bounced back so quickly and thanks to her pep talks, I had the courage to meet up with that ex and get the rest of my belongings back. And, armed with my retrieved possessions, I marched the hell away from that guy who'd never really been that nice to me anyway.

Another friend who I owe a debt of gratitude this Valentine's Day is Elisha. Since becoming friends just over a year ago, she and I have laughed until our cheekbones hurt, but we've also been there for each other during the sadder times. Together we've shared in the loss of family members, friends, lovers. We have seasoned the streets of multiple cities with our tears.

It's not always easy to find someone who'll listen to you drone on for hours on end about something that's really bugging you. But, when something has deeply upset you, it's hard to change the record, even if you're acutely aware that you're stuck on repeat. I'll never forget the moment I apologised to Elisha for talking about the same issue again and again. Sitting across the table from me, Elisha started to cry and said: "Rachel, if you can't talk to me about this stuff, then who can you talk to? Please don't be sorry." For that, I'll always be hugely grateful.

SEE ALSO: How to move on after a situationship ends

Girlfriends aren't just there for the challenging times though. They're there to empower us, to make us laugh, and to remind us of the good in the world. I'm grateful to my female friends overseas — Shannon, Vicky and Haley — who, despite the distance, are just as close to me as my UK-based friends. At the drop of a hat, they are there on FaceTime, Skype and iMessage to talk about the exciting things that we've seen and done. And, every once in a while, one of us crosses the Atlantic Ocean to embark on another adventure together. These are the moments that enrich my existence.

This Valentine's Day I'll be sharing a romantic dinner for two with someone very special indeed: Lizzie, my dear friend and housemate who I've known for 10 years. She and I spend night after night filling our home with laughter, even after the toughest of days and I'll be toasting to that decade of laughter on Feb. 14.

My female friends empower me through the support they give me and vice versa. They've not only made tough times more bearable, they've also taught me things about myself, about relationships and about life, in general. That's why I'm putting mates before dates this Valentine's Day.

This article was first published in 2017 and republished in 2025.

With modern communications tools, interruptions have become an unavoidable part of the workday. How can you strengthen your attention and stay on track? Here are seven techniques to help you cut down on distractions and increase your focus. Lay the groundwork. Prioritize sleep, hydration, and movement. Create focus rituals—signals that tell your brain it’s time […]

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TL;DR: Mashable readers can upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for only £14.44 (reg. £159.93) through 23 February — that’s a 90% discount.

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If you thought AI would only be a fad, take a look at Microsoft. Thanks to Windows, countless computers are now equipped with Microsoft Copilot, their latest AI technology. But something even cooler? You don’t have to get a new device to get Copilot — just upgrade to Windows 11.

And, if you’re going for it, go all the way and get the Pro version with the most features, like remote desktop access and hard drive encryption. We have a deal on Windows 11 Pro keys for only £14.44 (reg. £159.93), and each one-time purchase upgrades two compatible PCs.

AI in Windows 11

We realize you can use AI chatbots, so what makes Windows Copilot special? For one, Copilot is built using a custom version of GPT-4, so it’s like getting the premium version of ChatGPT for free.

There are also many perks of having Copilot built into your PC:

• Ask it to change system settings instead of finding them yourself

• Summarise web pages without having to ‘copy and paste’

• Have it set reminders, schedule meetings, or draft emails

Pro-specific features

Already have Windows 11 Home, but curious about what Pro delivers? Remote desktop access becomes super handy in a pinch, as does BitLocker device encryption in case of device loss or theft. You’ll also get Azure AD, Hyper-V, and Windows Sandbox for other professional testing and tasks.

Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for £14.44 (reg. £159.93) until 23 February at 11:59 p.m. PT at the Mashable Shop.

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TL;DR: Live stream 2025 LIV Golf for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

LIV Golf has caused a lot of controversy since its first event back in 2022, but things seem to have settled down now. And at the end of the day, don't we all just want to watch more high-quality competitions between the best players in the world?

We're not picking a side in this. We love the PGA Tour and LIV Golf equally. We're just pleased to see more golf on the calendar. And better yet, it's possible to watch these events without spending anything.

If you want to watch 2025 LIV Golf for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is LIV Golf?

LIV Golf is a Saudi-backed professional men's golf tour. The tour features team and individual competitions, with 14 events per season (each consisting of three rounds and no cuts).

When is LIV Golf in 2025?

2025 LIV Golf features 14 events held all over the world between February and August:

• LIV Golf Riyadh — Feb. 6-8

• LIV Golf Adelaide — Feb. 14-16

• LIV Golf Hong Kong — March 7-9

• LIV Golf Singapore — March 14-16

• LIV Golf Miami — April 4-6

• LIV Golf Mexico City — April 25-27

• LIV Golf Korea — May 2-4

• LIV Golf Washington, D.C. — June 6-8

• LIV Golf Dallas — June 27-29

• LIV Golf Andalucía — July 11-13

• LIV Golf UK — July 25-27

• LIV Golf Chicago — Aug. 8-10

• LIV Golf Indianapolis — Aug. 15-17

• LIV Team Championship Michigan — Aug. 22-24

The good news is that it's possible to live stream every event for free in the 2025 season.

How to watch 2025 LIV Golf for free

2025 LIV Golf 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 free live streams of 2025 LIV Golf from anywhere in the world.

Unblock ITVX from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:

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

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

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

4. Visit ITVX

5. Live stream 2025 LIV Golf 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 2025 LIV Golf without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select events before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for ITVX?

ExpressVPN is the best service 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 always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• 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.

Live stream 2025 LIV Golf for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Pumas UNAM vs. Cavalry in the Concacaf Champions Cup for free on Tubi. Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The first round of the Concacaf Champions Cup has produced a number of surprising results, including Cavalry's first-leg victory over Pumas UNAM. The Mexican side will be expected to overturn the 2-1 defeat they suffered in the first half of this matchup, but Cavalry will be confident of upsetting the odds.

If you want to watch Pumas UNAM vs. Cavalry in the Concacaf Champions Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Pumas UNAM vs. Cavalry?

Pumas UNAM vs. Cavalry in the Concacaf Champions Cup kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on Feb. 13. This fixture takes place at the Olympic Stadium.

How to watch Pumas UNAM vs. Cavalry for free

Pumas UNAM vs. Cavalry in the Concacaf Champions Cup is available to live stream for free on Tubi.

Tubi is the exclusive home of the Concacaf Champions Cup in Mexico, but anyone can access these free live streams with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Mexico, meaning you can unblock free live streams of the Concacaf Champions Cup from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Pumas UNAM vs. Cavalry 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 Mexico

4. Visit Tubi

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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 Pumas UNAM vs. Cavalry in the Concacaf Champions Cup without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select Concacaf Champions Cup fixtures before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Tubi?

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

• Servers in 105 countries including Mexico

• 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.

Live stream Pumas UNAM vs. Cavalry in the Concacaf Champions Cup for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Fenerbahce vs. Anderlecht for free on ServusTV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

We've made it through the group stage of the Europa League, and now it gets serious. The knockout rounds are where the big teams and star players stand up and be counted. But before the last 16, Fenerbahce face off against Anderlecht in a playoff matchup.

If you want to watch Fenerbahce vs. Anderlecht for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Fenerbahce vs. Anderlecht?

Fenerbahce vs. Anderlecht kicks off at 5:45 p.m. GMT on Feb. 13. This fixture takes place at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium.

How to watch Fenerbahce vs. Anderlecht for free

Fenerbahce vs. Anderlecht is available to live stream for free on ServusTV.

ServusTV is geo-restricted to Austria, 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 Austria, meaning you can bypass geo-restrictions to access ServusTV from anywhere in the world.

Unblock ServusTV by following these simple steps:

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5. Stream Fenerbahce vs. Anderlecht in the Europa League for free

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to provide free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to ServusTV without committing with your cash. This is not a long-term solution, but it gives you plenty of time to stream Fenerbahce vs. Anderlecht before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for ServusTV?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for streaming live sport on ServusTV, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Austria

• 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.

Stream Fenerbahce vs. Anderlecht for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Unblock porn sites like xHamster with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN.

There will be many locations around the world that will restrict your access to certain sites, including porn sites like xHamster. We understand why these restrictions are in place, but we also think it's important to know how online blocks can be bypassed. And we're not talking about complicated hacking at the dead of night. We're talking about a straightforward process that anyone can master.

If you're looking for the best way to unblock porn sites like xHamster for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

How to unblock xHamster for free

VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure servers in other locations. This process bypasses geo-restrictions to secure access to porn sites like xHamster from anywhere in the world. It sounds complicated, but it's really not.

Unblock xHamster by following these simple steps:

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The cast of Cobra Kai (Xolo Maridueña, Mary Mouser, Tanner Buchanan, Jacob Bertrand, and Gianni DeCenzo) were given the opportunity to build their own dojos made up of the best of the best of the Karate Kid / Cobra Kai fighters. Who did they pick?

Which dojo do you think would win in a karate tournament?

Part 3 premieres February 13, 2025. Parts 1 & 2 are currently streaming only on Netflix. 

Apple TV+ has been around for years, but Apple has been extremely reluctant to launch an Android version of the app. It's available on Google TV/Android TV, but not on regular Android phones—the convenience of watching the service on the go has so far remained iPhone-only. Now, at long last, we have an Android version.

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT and its underlying GPT generative AI modesl, is reworking and simplifying its AI models. This should help most people using ChatGPT and similar tools get the best results without understanding the differences between all the models.

Last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts don’t have to be bad, or impersonal, or something you found in the bargain bit at CVS. Maybe you’ve just been doing a bit of unconscious research this whole time so you could find the absolutely perfect gift this year. (Yeah, that’s it.) If you waited until the last minute to find a gift for your loved one this Valentine’s Day, then rest assured that you still have plenty of options for a thoughtful gift. Thanks in large part to speedy shipping options, monthly subscriptions, and digital gifts galore, this list has been expertly engineered so that your last-minute Valentine’s Day gift may actually be the best Valentine’s Day gift. 

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Getting refurbished machines is a really good way to save money on what would otherwise be an expensive computer. Now, Apple has begun selling its excellent lineup of M4 Macs in its refurbished section, so you can give the company's most powerful hardware a second chance.

In India, limited resources, geographical constraints, and economic factors present barriers to quality education for some students.

A shortage of teachers, particularly in remote or low-income areas, makes it harder for students to receive the guidance they need to prepare for highly competitive professional and academic programs. Microsoft Research is developing new algorithms and techniques that are enabling Physics Wallah (opens in new tab), a growing educational company, to make its AI-based tutoring services more accurate and reliable, to better support students on their education journey.

As in other countries, many Indian students purchase coaching and tutoring services to prepare for entrance exams at top institutions. This includes offline coaching, where hundreds of students meet in a classroom staffed by teachers covering a structured curriculum. Online coaching enables students to learn remotely in a virtual classroom. Hybrid coaching delivers virtual lessons in a physical classroom.

Offline courses can cost as much as 100,000 Indian rupees a year—equivalent to hundreds of U.S. dollars. This puts them out of reach for many lower income students living in smaller and mid-sized Indian cities, as well as rural villages. Online courses are much more affordable. They allow students to work at their own pace by providing high-quality web-based content supported by teachers who work remotely.

Vineet Govil

Meeting this need is the mission of Physics Wallah. The company uses AI to offer on-demand tutoring at scale, curating volumes of standard science- and math-related content to provide the best answers. Some 2 million students use the Physics Wallah platform every day, at a fraction of the cost of offline tutoring. For example, its prep courses for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), which is required for admission to engineering and technology programs, and the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), a required entrance exam for medical and dental school candidates, cost between 4,200 and 4,500 rupees per year. That’s roughly 50 U.S. dollars.

“The mantra here really is how do we provide quality education in an affordable manner and accessible to every student, regardless of who they are or where they come from.”

—Vineet Govil, Chief Technology and Product Officer, Physics Wallah

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Microsoft Research India’s collaboration with Physics Wallah is part of a 20-year legacy of supporting emerging Indian companies, underscored by the January 2025 announcement that Microsoft will invest $3 billion (opens in new tab) in cloud and AI infrastructure to accelerate the adoption of AI, skilling, and innovation.  

Physics Wallah has developed an AI-driven educational suite, Alakh AI, leveraging OpenAI’s GPT-4o model through Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service. Alakh AI’s flagship offerings include AI Guru and the Smart Doubt Engine, both designed to transform the learning experience in and beyond the classroom.

• AI Guru acts as a personal academic tutor, delivering adaptive guidance based on a student’s progress, real-time question-solving, and customized content that evolves with their learning journey.
• Smart Doubt Engine is an AI tool through which students can ask questions (also known as “doubts” in Indian English) during live classes and receive instant responses.

Additionally, the Alakh AI suite includes:

• AI Grader for subjective answer evaluation without human intervention
• Sahayak for crafting hyper-personalized learning paths tailored to individual students’ needs

This innovative ecosystem elevates learning efficiency and accessibility for students.

AI Guru in action – A student asks, “Explain Newton’s First Law,” and the AI tutor provides a detailed explanation along with two videos for further learning. Smart Doubt Engine in action – A student asks a clarifying question during a live class, and the AI provides a detailed explanation in real time. How does AI Guru work?

Let’s say a student had a question about Newton’s laws of motion, a core concept in physics. She would type her query into the AI Guru chat window (she could also just talk to it or upload an image from a textbook) and receive a text answer plus images derived from standard textbooks and curated content, typically in just a few seconds. AI Guru also provides a short video where a teacher offers additional context.

Getting the technology right

The Alakh AI suite is powered by OpenAI’s foundational models GPT-4 and GPT-4o, integrated with a retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architecture. It leverages Physics Wallah’s rich repository of high-quality curated content—developed and refined over several years—along with continuous updates from subject matter experts to ensure new materials, textbooks, tutorials, and question banks are seamlessly incorporated. Despite considerable progress, the existing AI sometimes falters when navigating complex academic problems.

“The accuracy level of today’s large language models (LLMs) is not up to the mark where we can provide reliable and satisfactory answers to the students all the time—specifically, if it’s a hard mathematical problem involving complex equations,” Govil said.

That’s one important focus of the collaboration. Researchers from Microsoft Research are developing new algorithms and techniques to enhance the accuracy and reasoning capabilities of AI models. They are now collaborating with Physics Wallah to apply these advancements to the Alakh AI suite, improving its ability to solve complex problems and provide more reliable, step-by-step guidance to students. A key challenge is the nature of student queries, which are often ambiguous and involve multimodal inputs—text, images, videos, or audio—requiring unified capabilities to address the problem. Many STEM problems require breaking down complex queries into logical sub-problems and applying high-order, step-by-step reasoning for consistency. Additionally, integrating domain-specific knowledge in advanced math, physics, chemistry, and biology requires contextualization and seamless retrieval of specialized, grade-appropriate information. 

Microsoft Research is working with Physics Wallah to move beyond traditional next-token prediction and develop AI systems that approach reliable, systematic, step-by-step problem-solving.

That includes ongoing work to enhance the model’s reasoning capabilities and deliver more accurate query answers on complex JEE math problems. Instead of just providing the final answer, the underlying models now break problems into step-by-step solutions. That helps students learn how to solve the actual problems. The AI can also review student answers, detect mistakes, and give detailed feedback, acting as a personal tutor to guide students, improve their understanding, and enhance their learning experience.

Microsoft research blog

PromptWizard: The future of prompt optimization through feedback-driven self-evolving prompts

PromptWizard from Microsoft Research is now open source. It is designed to automate and simplify AI prompt optimization, combining iterative LLM feedback with efficient exploration and refinement techniques to create highly effective prompts in minutes.

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Solving complex problems requires enhancing the reasoning capabilities of both large and small language models by training them to not just generate answers, but to systematically think through and reason about complex problems. This requires high-quality reasoning traces—detailed, step-by-step breakdowns of logical problem-solving processes.

To enable this, researchers collaborated with Physics Wallah to curate a dataset of 150,000 high-quality math reasoning traces. These traces serve as the foundation for training specialized small language models (SLMs) using supervised fine-tuning (SFT). Model performance is further refined through training on carefully curated on-policy preference data, ensuring alignment with high-quality reasoning standards. The team’s current Phi-based models have already outperformed leading LLMs and other baselines on complex math problems.

“Building AI systems capable of human-like thinking and reasoning represents a significant challenge.”

—Akshay Nambi, Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research India

The next step is to develop a self-evolving learning pipeline using online reinforcement learning techniques, allowing the model to continuously generate high-quality synthetic data that further enhances its capabilities. Additionally, researchers are building a reward model and integrating it with Monte Carlo Tree Search (MCTS) to optimize reasoning and improve inference-time decision-making.

“The goal is to develop tools that complement education. To do this, we are enhancing the model’s capabilities to process, break down, and solve problems step-by-step. We do this by incorporating high-quality data into training to teach the model how to approach such tasks, alongside algorithmic innovations that enable the model to think and reason more effectively.”

Listen or read along as Microsoft Research Podcast guest Akshay Nambi shares how his passion for tackling real-world challenges across various domains fuels his work in building reliable and robust AI systems. Opening new doors for students Chandramouleswar Parida

Getting an education at a top university can be life changing for anyone. For Chandramouleswar Parida, it could change the lives of everyone in his home village in Baniatangi, Khordha, Odisha State, India. Chandra decided to become a doctor after watching his grandfather die from a heart attack. The nearest doctor who could have treated him was at a regional hospital 65 kilometers away.

“He could have been saved if certain procedures had been followed,” Chandra said. He wants to study medicine, perhaps receiving advanced training overseas, and then return home. “I want to be a doctor here in our village and serve our people, because there is a lack of treatment. Being a doctor is a very noble kind of job in this society.”

Chandra is the only student in Baniatangi Village, Khordha, Odisha, currently preparing for the NEET. Without Physics Wallah, students like Chandra would likely have no access to the support and resources that can’t be found locally.

Anushka Sunil Dhanwade

Another student, Anushka Sunil Dhanwade, is optimistic that Physics Wallah will help her dramatically improve her initial score on the NEET exam. While in 11th class, or grade, she joined an online NEET prep class with 800 students. But she struggled to follow the coursework, as the teachers tailored the content to the strongest students. After posting a low score on the NEET exam, her hopes of becoming a doctor were fading.

But after a serious stomach illness reminded her of the value of having a doctor in her family, she tried again, this time with Physics Wallah and AI Guru. After finishing 12th class, she began preparing for NEET and plans to take the exams again in May, confident that she will increase her score.

“AI Guru has made my learning so smooth and easy because it provides me answers related to my study and study-related doubt just within a click.”

—Anushka Sunil Dhanwade, Student Next steps in the collaboration

The collaboration between Microsoft Research and Physics Wallah aims to apply the advancements in solving math problems across additional subjects, ultimately creating a unified education LLM with enhanced reasoning capabilities and improved accuracy to support student learning.

“We’re working on an education-specific LLM that will be fine-tuned using the extensive data we’ve gathered and enriched by Microsoft’s expertise in LLM training and algorithms. Our goal is to create a unified model that significantly improves accuracy and raises student satisfaction rates to 95% and beyond,” Govil explained.

The teams are also integrating a new tool from Microsoft Research called PromptWizard (opens in new tab), an automated framework for optimizing the instructions given to a model, into Physics Wallah’s offerings. New prompts can now be generated in minutes, eliminating months of manual work, while providing more accurate and aligned answers for students.

For Nambi and the Microsoft Research India team, the collaboration is the latest example of their deep commitment to cultivating the AI ecosystem in India and translating new technology from the lab into useful business applications.

“By leveraging advanced reasoning techniques and domain expertise, we are transforming how AI addresses challenges across multiple subjects. This represents a key step in building AI systems that act as holistic personal tutors, enhancing student understanding and creating a more engaging learning experience,” Nambi said.

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