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TL;DR: Live stream Monterrey vs. Forge 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 showcases some really interesting matchups, including Monterrey vs. Forge. The Mexican side secured a 2-0 victory in the first leg of this contest, but everything is still up for grabs. We're expecting a real battle for a spot in the next round.

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

When is Monterrey vs. Forge?

Monterrey vs. Forge in the Concacaf Champions Cup kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on Feb. 11. This fixture takes place at the Estadio BBVA.

How to watch Monterrey vs. Forge for free

Monterrey vs. Forge 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 Monterrey vs. Forge 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

5. Live stream Monterrey vs. Forge for free

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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 Monterrey vs. Forge 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 Monterrey vs. Forge in the Concacaf Champions Cup for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Sporting vs. Dortmund in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Champions League playoff round brings together eight teams that didn't quite do enough to secure a spot in the knockout stage of the competition. There are a number of interesting matchups at this stage, including Sporting vs. Dortmund. This looks like a really close contest between two talented sides.

If you want to watch Sporting vs. Dortmund in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Sporting vs. Dortmund?

Sporting vs. Dortmund in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. GMT on Feb. 11. This fixture takes place at the Estádio José Alvalade.

How to watch Sporting vs. Dortmund for free

Sporting vs. Dortmund is available to live stream for free on Virgin Media Player in Ireland.

Virgin Media Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, 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 Ireland, meaning you can unblock Virgin Media Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Sporting vs. Dortmund 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 Ireland

4. Visit Virgin Media Player

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

What is the best VPN for Virgin Media Player?

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

• Servers in 105 countries including Ireland

• 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 includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Sporting vs. Dortmund in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Brest vs. PSG in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

You expect to see PSG in the latter stages of the Champions League, but Brest? Probably not, but they've looked really strong this season.

Brest face off against PSG in the Champions League playoff round. Both sides finished the group stage on 13 points, so we're expecting a close battle between two strong teams.

If you want to watch Brest vs. PSG in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Brest vs. PSG?

Brest vs. PSG in the Champions League kicks off at 5:45 p.m. GMT on Feb. 11. This fixture takes place at the Stade municipal de Roudourou.

How to watch Brest vs. PSG for free

Brest vs. PSG is available to live stream for free on Virgin Media Player in Ireland.

Virgin Media Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, 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 Ireland, meaning you can unblock Virgin Media Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Brest vs. PSG 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 Ireland

4. Visit Virgin Media Player

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

What is the best VPN for Virgin Media Player?

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

• Servers in 105 countries including Ireland

• 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 includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Brest vs. PSG in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Watch Man City vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Champions League has left behind the comfort of the group stage and entered the knockout phase of the competition.

This famous competition had a new look this season, with eight teams automatically qualifying for the last 16. Those sides will face off against the winners of the playoff round. That's where we are now, with Man City facing off against Real Madrid in the biggest matchup from this selection of games. You expect to see these teams play each other in the latter stages of the competition, but neither side looked particularly impressive in the group stage.

If you want to watch Man City vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Man City vs. Real Madrid?

Man City vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League starts at 8 p.m. GMT on Feb. 11. This fixture takes place at the Etihad Stadium.

How to watch Man City vs. Real Madrid for free

Man City vs. Real Madrid is available to live stream on Prime Video in the UK, but you don't need to be subscribed to Amazon Prime to watch this fixture. Instead, you can watch Man City vs. Real Madrid (plus more Champions League fixtures) for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.

Fans from outside the UK will need to use a VPN to watch the Champions League for free on Prime Video. This process is straightforward:

1. Sign up for a 30-day Amazon Prime trial (if you're not already a member)

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

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

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

5. Watch Man City vs. Real Madrid for free from anywhere in the world on Prime Video

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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 Man City vs. Real Madrid on Prime Video without committing with your cash. This isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select Champions League fixtures before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Prime Video?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Prime Video, 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 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 Man City vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.

After two seasons examining the interplay of class, privilege, sex, and fidelity, Mike White's The White Lotus turns its gaze on wellness and spirituality in its Thailand-set third season.

SEE ALSO: 'The White Lotus' Season 3 trailer teases debauchery in Thailand

That's because the White Lotus hotel we venture to this season isn't just a luxury resort — it's also a world-renowned spa and wellness retreat. Massages, guided meditations, and personalized health plans are all a part of the package, offering guests the promise of a new, better them by the end of their stay. (Given the personalities we meet this season, a lot of them could use it!) But a vacation isn't a cure-all, and the outside world inevitably comes crashing into the guests' perfect vacation bubbles.

Like the prior two White Lotus seasons, what follows is a pressure cooker of social tensions and personal crises, all leading up to a deadly conclusion. But where Seasons 1 and 2 felt more thematically focused and physically contained — the latter more so in Season 1 due to COVID-19 restrictions — Season 3 threatens to spiral into bloat, only thinly skimming the surface of its heady themes.

The White Lotus Season 3 welcomes a few too many guests. Carrie Coon, Michelle Monaghan, and Leslie Bibb in "The White Lotus." Credit: Fabio Lovino/HBO

That bloat kicks off with Season 3's extensive cast, a White Lotus staple from season to season. On this outing, though, the disparity between which group of guests gets the most airtime is much higher, making for a more disjointed season.

Among our main groups is the Ratliff family, headed up by businessman Timothy (Jason Isaacs, Baldur's Gate 3) and his Lorazepam-loving wife Victoria (Parker Posey, Beau Is Afraid). They've headed to Thailand so their daughter Piper (Sarah Catherine Hook, First Kill) can work on her college thesis about Buddhism, and their sons Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger, Gen V) and Lochlan (Sam Nivola, White Noise) are along for the ride.

If you thought Season 2's Cameron (Theo James) was a nightmare, you aren't ready for the toxic finance bro energy Schwarzenegger brings to Saxon. Lochlan, for his part, seems torn between which two of his eldest siblings to emulate. Should he try to be more like the spiritual yet naive Piper? Or should he embrace Saxon's protein shake-chugging masculinity?

SEE ALSO: 'White Lotus' star Meghann Fahy reveals what she thinks really happened in THAT scene

Lochlan's identity crisis isn't the only one at the White Lotus. When Timothy learns he's been implicated in a major white collar crime, he reflects on who he could be if he loses everything, and how he might break the news to his family. Elsewhere, conflicted traveler Rick (Walton Goggins, Fallout) grapples with long-ago family trauma, while his younger girlfriend, Chelsea, (Aimee Lou Wood, Sex Education) encourages him to take in everything the wellness resort has to offer. Maybe he's one life-changing massage away from being less stressed-out. Questions of identity extend to the White Lotus staff too, with security guard Gaitok (Tayme Thapthimthong) trying to decide what kind of man he wants to be in order to impress his crush, hotel health mentor Mook (Lalisa Manobal, also known as BLACKPINK's Lisa).

White spends the meat of the season with the Ratliffs and Rick and Chelsea, each of whom use different coping mechanisms, from drugs to meditation, to be "well." Ironically, many of these guests seem to get little relief from the treatments they traveled thousands of miles to receive.

The White Lotus is doing too much in Season 3. Natasha Rothwell in "The White Lotus." Credit: Fabio Lovino / HBO

But in the midst of the Ratliff and Rick and Chelsea storylines, The White Lotus loses focus on some of its other compelling new additions. The story of longtime friends Jaclyn (Michelle Monaghan, MaXXXine), Kate (Leslie Bibb, Juror #2), and Laurie (Carrie Coon, His Three Daughters) reuniting for vacation is rife with juicy power dynamics, commentary on aging, and sniping gossip — all of which are heightened by Jaclyn's status as a famous TV actress. Yet there's little connective tissue between the trio and the rest of the goings-on at the White Lotus, to the point that Monaghan, Bibb, and Coon often feel like they're in a bubble off to the side.

SEE ALSO: Sex workers are the heroes in 'The White Lotus' Season 2

Suffering the same fate is The White Lotus Season 1's spa manager Belinda (Natasha Rothwell, How to Die Alone), who's in Thailand to learn more about their world-class offerings. The first six episodes sent to critics for screening make it clear that her story is building to something major, but for now, her presence feels like too little, too late. (Especially considering how wonderful Rothwell is in the role.)

Belinda and the trio aren't the only characters who seem to be getting the short end of the stick this season. Hotel manager Fabian (Christian Friedel, The Zone of Interest) doesn't get much to do compared to his predecessors Armand (Murray Bartlett) and Valentina (Sabrina Impacciatore). Plus, his dreams of singing at the hotel feel like leftovers from Season 2, when Mia (Beatrice Grannò) begged Valentina to let her perform in the White Lotus lounge.

The White Lotus Season 3 still offers up great performances and juicy drama. Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood in "The White Lotus." Credit: Fabio Lovino / HBO

Despite its many shortcomings, The White Lotus Season 3 still nails many aspects of its formula. Its cast (even the underused members) is aces across the board, with special shout-outs in order to Posey and Wood. Even though Victoria and Chelsea's partners are the ones who go on the most emotionally fraught journeys, neither Posey nor Wood fade into the background as accessories to tortured men. Instead, the pair are delightful mirrors to one another: Victoria experiences life through a lens of judgment and old money, while Chelsea is a free spirit raring to go wherever life takes her. Their differences aside, these characters both end up with some of the funniest lines and scenes of the show.

The White Lotus continues to gift us with outrageous moments ready for internet notoriety this season, although nothing so far has topped, "These gays, they're trying to murder me." Dinner scenes remain rife with awkward conversations and nasty one-liners (most of them from Saxon), with White clearly reveling in skewering out-of-touch wealthy people, no matter where they fall on the political spectrum. White also pushes the envelope further this season, exploring new threats and taboos that left me freaking out.

Overall, though, the season so far feels like The White Lotus is floundering in its attempts to both expand on its formula and stay true to it at the same time. It wants to have everything at once: soapy drama and spiritual commentary, the resort's claustrophobia and a long side excursion to Bangkok. Unfortunately, the result is at once overstuffed and underdeveloped, albeit with a slim glimmer of hope that the finale can pull all these disparate threads together in spectacular fashion.

The White Lotus Season 3 premieres Feb. 16 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and Max.

SAVE $80: As of Feb. 11, get a pair of Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $169 at Amazon. That's a discount of 32%.

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A good pair of earbuds can be hard to find. There are tons of choices out there, but you've got to make sure the pair you buy fit in your ears first and foremost. And if you like the fit, you also want to make sure they sound good. The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are an excellent pick all around. But while they can be a bit pricey for some budgets, they're on sale right now at a great price that make them a no-brainer when it comes to audio.

As of Feb. 11, get a pair of Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $169 at Amazon. That's $80 off their normal price of $249. That's a discount of 32%.

These earbuds are top of the line, and net you fantastic noise cancellation, crystal clear sound quality, and quick and painless integration with any Apple device you use with them. Their H2 chip gives them better clarity, improved battery life, and zippiness that the previous models were a bit lacking in. Plus, Apple's Adaptive Transparency mode helps to cut down on any background noise you may be hearing at any given time.

They're not just good for listening to music or podcasts in silence, though. They're the perfect choice for whipping out and talking to friends and family on the phone if you need to do so hands-free. You can adjust the ear tips size with four different tips that are included, and you also get up to six hours of use with Active Noise Cancellation on. That number jumps to 30 when you re-up with the included USB-C charging case.

Whether you're an Apple user or not, you'll find that these earbuds are just about everything you're looking for and more, and at a great price right now.

While you can't go wrong with flowers and chocolate, let's branch out this Valentine's Day. There's no better way to show someone your love than getting them a gift that demonstrates just how well you know them. We've put together a list of the 30 best Valentine's Day gifts and ideas to get for literally anybody on your list. Whether you're in need of a gift for an eco-conscious best friend or a comedy-obsessed partner, there's something for everyone on this list. Plus, we've included Mashable-vetted items like the most comfortable headphones or fastest e-reader.

In need of a more specific gift? You're in luck. We have Valentine's Day gift guides for girlfriends, boyfriends, husbands, and wives too.

Simone Ashley stole our hearts as Kate Bridgerton (née Sharma) in Bridgerton. Now, she takes on a modern romantic comedy in Prime Video's upcoming Picture This.

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Ashley stars as Pia, a struggling single photographer who receives a staggering prediction: She'll find true love in her next five dates. As her sister's wedding approaches, her family will set her up with new suitors — played by an ensemble including Starstruck's Nikesh Patel and Ted Lasso's Phil Dunster — in the hopes that she finds her perfect match.

But things get complicated when Pia's first love (and ex) Charlie (Hero Fiennes Tiffin, The Woman King, After) re-enters the picture. According to the trailer, he still thinks about Pia, an admission which throws her love life into chaos. Will Pia and Charlie be able to work things out and have their own happily ever after?

Picture This premieres March 6 on Prime Video.

Male bonding moves way too fast in the trailer for Andrew DeYoung's Friendship, starring Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson.

The upcoming A24 comedy promises a nightmare of friendship between the I Think You Should Leave and Only Murders in the Building stars. Robinson plays Craig, a man encouraged by his wife (Kate Mara) to befriend his charming neighbour (Rudd), who appears to collect male friends like baseball cards and ditch any he's done with.

When the friendship suddenly comes to a halt, Craig's sense of self and connection is thrown into the air, and signature Robinson yelling begins.

Friendship hits cinemas in May.

The Witcher fans know how to wait.

It's been six months since we farewelled The Witcher in Henry Cavill mode, with Liam Hemsworth's Geralt gauntlet expected later this year. We've been lightly thriving on news of the fourth RPG game in The Witcher franchise, the first since 2015's The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, but it's going to be a while before we're roaming the Continent, as Ciri this time.

So, for those missing The Witcher, there's a new animated Netflix film that's quite the crossover between the books, the voice talents of the games, and the live action series. The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep sees Doug Cockle, who voiced titular witcher Geralt of Rivia in the games, returning to the role alongside Joey Batey and Anya Chalotra, who played Jaskier and Yennefer in the TV show.

SEE ALSO: How does Henry Cavill finish up as Geralt in 'The Witcher'?

Directed by The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf's Kang Hei Chul and animated by South Korean animation studio Studio MIR, Sirens of the Deep functions like a side quest for Geralt and his unrelentingly chipper bard pal Jaskier, sending them into a simmering, potential war between humans and merpeople, with spectacular fight scenes, impressive monsters, and characteristically awkward love scenes in store. And it's more than close to the tale of The Little Mermaid.

What is The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep about? Credit: Netflix

Sirens of the Deep is set in Season 1 of the Netflix series, between episodes 5 and 6, after Geralt meets Yennefer for the first time amid the whole djinn business. Written by Mike Ostrowski and Rae Benjamin, produced by The Witcher series showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich with The Witcher author Andrzej Sapkowski as a creative consultant, Sirens of the Deep effectively functions as a canon side story, based on the short story "A Little Sacrifice" from the second Witcher book, Sword of Destiny. 

Geralt and Jaskier investigate the seaside kingdom of Bremervoord, run by King Usveldt (Simon Templemen), where violence between sea creatures and humans is on the rise, threatening all-out war. The conflict could be resolved through the wedding of the merprincess Sh'eenaz (Emily Carey) and human prince Agloval (Camrus Johnson), but instead their union is scorned by their families — aside from the princess' scheming aunt Melusina (Mallory Jansen) — and folks on both sides keep turning up dead.

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How does Geralt get caught up in this political mess? As he always does: by being hired to kill a monster, avoiding doing so thanks to his moral compass, and finding himself hauled into a pompous royal throne room full of bearded accusations and knee-jerk declarations of retribution. Writers Ostrowski and Benjamin include plenty of banter between Geralt and Jaskier between these moments, and importantly bring one of Sapkowski's less known characters to the screen: Jaskier's Bremervoord bard bestie Essi Daven (the closest we've come to seeing Essi onscreen was through the character of Priscilla in Wild Hunt).

In what feels like an unexpected turn for The Witcher universe, Sirens of the Deep mirrors Disney's version of Hans Christian Andersen's 1837 fairy tale The Little Mermaid right down to an undeniably "Poor Unfortunate Souls" moment between Sh'eenaz and Melusina. However, the film pushes the story of a mer-human romance into more violent territory, probably more akin to the dark mood of the original tale, sending the humans and merfolk into a brutal war after several bloody attacks. Just as Ursula made a whirlpool of aquatic hell, Melusina has her tentacles stirring an evil plan.

The fight scenes in Sirens of the Deep are phenomenal Credit: Netflix

Throughout Sirens of the Deep there's some dabbling in a lukewarm romantic storyline between Geralt and Essi, and a middlingly moving reflection on Jaskier's childhood in Bremervoord. But the real star is the action scenes.

Seizing on the gravity-defying benefits of animation, Sirens of the Deep features some truly magnificent fights. Brutal, bloody, and artfully choreographed, these scenes outshine the film's narrative and allow Geralt to do some pretty damn fancy footwork — the film opens with an acrobatic battle with an Allamorax sea monster that would cost a mint in live action. South Korean animation studio Studio MIR, who've worked on The Legend of Korra, Dota: Dragon's Blood, Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge and the first Netflix Witcher animation, The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, really show off those skills in these scenes of pure violence. Eyeballs bulge, bodies are unceremoniously ripped in half, and giant tentacles are hacked at.

But aside from these chaotic chapters of combat, what makes it truly feel like a win for Witcher fans is the return of one very familiar voice.

It's damn good to hear Doug Cockle's voice Credit: Netflix

The instant satisfaction that comes from hearing Cockle's voice as Geralt of Rivia is honestly worth watching Sirens of the Deep for. Cavill took cues from Cockle for his own characterisation, so it's deeply fulfilling to hear Game Geralt's gravelly vocals within the Netflix series. No one quite delivers the line "Fuck" quite like Cockle, and Sirens of the Deep knows it. And while several moments in the film hinge on cringeworthy and cheesy, not one moment of Cockle's delivery misses. 

Cockle's performance combined with Studio MIR's spectacular animated fight scenes make Sirens of the Deep a worthy watch for The Witcher fans. If you can survive the awkwardness of the romance scenes, can run with The Little Mermaid parallels, and have long yearned for a Joey Batey bard banger moment, you'll have a decent time.

The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep is now streaming on Netflix.

BBC Radio One's "Unpopular Opinion" game – in which radio callers phone in with their unpopular opinions celebrities share their thoughts – has a history of inciting some entertaining bickering — and Anthony Mackie's appearance is no exception.

In the clip above, the Captain America: Brave New World star and host Greg James react to opinions on everything from donuts needing to be banished to concert encores being pointless.

Come for the debate, stay for Mackie's British accent.

SAVE $600: As of Feb. 11, the 55-inch Samsung The Frame TV is on sale for $899.99 in Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale. This is $600 off its list price of $1,499.99.

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Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale is full of excellent discounts on tech. If you've been on the lookout for a new TV, there are plenty on sale at the retailer right now that are worth a look, including the Samsung The Frame TVs. These sleek little two-in-one TVs and art displays have gotten some very nice deals, but the 55-inch model is one that definitely caught our eye with a $600 discount.

This has dropped the price of the 55-inch Samsung The Frame TV to $899.99 from its list price of $1,499.99, which is definitely worth taking advantage of while the deal is still live. Not to mention, your purchase also comes with one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, so gamers can have a test run on this new TV with Game Pass's massive library for free for a month.

SEE ALSO: Amazon's Presidents' Day sale is live — find all the best deals here

As mentioned earlier, The Frame's are known for being both a high-quality TV and a display for art. When it comes to the former, it boasts 4K resolution that makes images on your screen appear crisp and vibrant so you can savor every detail. It also features a matte display that reduces glare so you don't have to deal with any annoying light reflecting off it. This is especially helpful with the art you can put up.

There's a wide variety of art pieces you can choose from to display in your home as well, including a selection of pieces from New York's Museum of Modern Art. Some of the artworks included in this collection are from the likes of Vincent van Gogh, Henri Rousseau, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Frida Kahlo, so you can have plenty of amazing options to show off.

Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale comes to an end on Feb. 17, so act fast to save on this 55-inch Samsung The Frame TV.

To see even more TV deals, have a look through our breakdown of Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale event, which features discounts on other Samsung models, Toshiba TVs, and a few from LG.

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 11 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 11 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: "Attention all shoppers"

These words are areas of a store.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

Words are sections in large grocery stores, like Walmart or Target.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Big Box.

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• Beauty

• Home

• Garden

• Bath

• Electronics

• Toys

• Kitchen

• Big Box

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Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: 8NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for February 11 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for February 11, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

This is something the Chiefs wished they'd done a bit more of on Sunday.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

No letters repeat in today's puzzle.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter S.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

SCORE.

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for February 11 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Pull

• Green: Pal, but not really

• Blue: Stretching helpers

• Purple: Same second word

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Wrest

• Green: Buster

• Blue: Yoga accessories

• Purple: ____ cap

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Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #611 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Wrest: JERK, TUG, WRENCH, YANK

• Buster: BUB, BUD, JACK, MAN

• Yoga accessories: BLOCK, BOLSTER, MAT, STAMP

• ____ cap: HUB, KNEE, MAD, NIGHT

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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You get two Jo(h)n's for the price of one in the latest episode of The Daily Show, with host Jon Stewart being joined by Last Week Tonight host John Oliver for a cameo at the end of the monologue.

The topic in hand? The way Donald Trump's America is quickly regressing, going so far back in time that Oliver encourages Stewart to embrace his country's "monarchy era".

"I'm here to gloat," Oliver says. "America had its little fun, experimenting with democracy. You fought so hard to get away from us. Acting up, throwing all that tea into the harbour — you still owe us for that, by the way."

Stewart's tearful realisation, after Oliver lays the current state of affairs out plainly for him? "We really have become our father."

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TL;DR: A wide range of AI courses are available to take for free on Udemy.

Is AI going to take over the world? Probably, but we should have a few years before we get to the point of no return. And in that timeframe, we could all benefit from learning more about this technology. We might as well learn how to make the most of AI before it becomes it deems that we're all obsolete.

The good news is that a wide range of online courses on AI can be found on Udemy. And better yet, some of the best examples can be taken for free. We've checked out everything on offer and lined up a selection of standout courses to get you started.

These are the best online AI courses you can take for free this month:

• A Gentle Introduction to Generative AI

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Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.