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If you've paid for antivirus programs in the past, you know how it goes—pop-ups about the company's other products. Pop-ups about the last time you did a deep scan. Pop-ups about how your membership is expiring soon. Pop-ups about pop-ups.

The debate on whether HDDs are more reliable than SSDs never seems to end. There's no easy answer, but the reality is that any old drive is a hazard. HDDs may appear to be immortal, what with their cold storage properties and how bulky they are, but they're really anything but, and you may not see it coming when they finally fail.

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Dropping over a grand on a gaming monitor is undeniably a flex, but if you've been waiting for a sign to upgrade your battle station, Amazon just knocked a hefty chunk of change off the crown jewel of LG's OLED lineup.

As of Feb. 20, you can get the LG Ultragear 5K2K OLED Curved Gaming Monitor (45GX950A-B) for $1,350.18, down from $1,999.99, at Amazon. That's a 32% discount or $649.81 savings.

SEE ALSO: Acer debuted 3 new gaming monitors at CES 2026 — should you upgrade?

While $1,350 is still a splurge, this is a pretty good price for an ultra-wide screen of this caliber. The curved display features "Dual-Mode" capability, which essentially serves as two separate monitors. When you want to get lost in a story-driven game, you can run the panel in 5K2K (5120 x 2160) resolution at 165Hz. But if you’re playing a competitive shooter where frames matter more than pixels, a hotkey instantly switches the screen to Wide Full HD and cranks the refresh rate up to 330Hz.

Add in a 0.03ms response time, a DisplayPort 2.1 connection, and the deep blacks OLEDs are famous for, and you have one of the most versatile gaming displays on the market.

The FBI warned that hackers are successfully stealing millions from ATMs — and the attacks are becoming more frequent.

The FBI warned that the increase in ATM jackpotting — which is exactly what it sounds like — is a result of both physical methods for theft as well as digital malware.

Wrote the FBI in a bulletin:

"Threat actors exploit physical and software vulnerabilities in ATMs and deploy malware to dispense cash without a legitimate transaction. The FBI has observed an increase in ATM jackpotting incidents across the United States. Out of 1,900 ATM jackpotting incidents reported since 2020, over 700 of them with more than $20 million in losses occurred in 2025 alone."

One form of malware, in particular, allows hackers to gain total control over an ATM, making the jackpotting reliably simple. Thankfully for regular people, the malware called "Ploutus" doesn't give hackers access to accounts but rather the machine itself.

"Once Ploutus is installed on an ATM, it gives threat actors direct control over the machine, allowing them to trigger cash withdrawals," wrote the FBI. "Ploutus attacks the ATM itself rather than customer accounts, enabling fast cash-out operations that can occur in minutes and are often difficult to detect until after the money is withdrawn."

Ploutus takes advantage of software that ATMs use to communicate with financial institutions, TechCrunch noted.

Deceased billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein appeared to have multiple accounts on the dating site Match.com in 2012, years after being convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor, files released by the Department of Justice suggest.

In the Epstein files, viewed by Mashable, there are numerous emails from Match.com dated in 2012, linking Epstein's Gmail and Yahoo addresses to two profiles on the site: "jeeproject" and "sultan175." Match seemingly emailed the former username "congratulations" for signing up, an alert to resubmit the profile because part of the text was "unintelligible or repetitious," and offers for a free 72 hours on the app. One account received a "Happy birthday" from Match on the same date as Epstein's 60th birthday.

Xbox Live, meanwhile, permanently banned Epstein in 2013 for being a registered sex offender.

SEE ALSO: The Epstein Files: Read Epstein's emails as if you hacked into his Gmail with Jmail

Additionally, the files contain emails about matches the accounts made, including women in their early 20s, as well as emails of members Match "selected for" the user, including a 20-year-old.

A couple of credit card statements in the Epstein files include Match.com as a payee, from 2007 (prior to his conviction) and again in 2012 (Epstein was convicted in 2008). Other files also suggest that he was on other dating apps (owned by Match and otherwise), and that he may have invested in Match Group, the parent company of popular dating apps Tinder and Hinge.

"I'm not at all surprised based on my previous experiences representing clients," lawyer Carrie Goldberg told Mashable. "I'm not at all surprised that a convicted sex predator was using Match Group products at all." Goldberg is representing plaintiffs suing Match Group after a serial rapist, Stephen Matthews, remained on Tinder and Hinge after multiple women reported him.

On whether Match Group had a legal duty to run background checks, Goldberg said, "Match Group has a legal duty to not release unsafe products into the stream of commerce…They're not allowed to increase the risk of harm to other users. They themselves have voluntarily committed to doing background checks."

Back in 2008, Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor. He served less than 13 months and registered as a sex offender. Then, in 2019, Epstein was charged with sex trafficking of minors and later died in his cell. The Department of Justice has released more than 3.5 million files related to his crimes since Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act into law on Nov. 19, 2025.

Match's background check rules, then and now

In Match.com's Terms of Agreement from 2012, it states in bolded font and all caps: "You are solely responsible for your interactions with other members. You understand that Match.com currently does not conduct criminal background checks on its members. Match.com also does not inquire into the backgrounds of all of its members or attempt to verify the statements of its members. Match.com makes no representations or warranties as to the conduct of members or their compatibility with any current or future members."

It also states, however, that "Match.com reserves the right to conduct any criminal background check or other screenings (such as sex offender register searches), at any time and using available public records." In 2011, Match announced that it would begin screening users against the national sex offender registry following a lawsuit from a woman who alleged she was assaulted by someone she met on the site.

Match's current terms are similar to those in 2012, as are those of Match Group brands Tinder and Hinge. 

"The activity referenced dates back more than a decade, during a time when safety tools and registry checks were far more limited than they are today." - A Match spokesperson to Mashable.

A Match spokesperson told Mashable, "The activity referenced dates back more than a decade, during a time when safety tools and registry checks were far more limited than they are today. Since then, the tools available and Match Group’s own Trust and Safety practices have been significantly strengthened through improvements in technology and our continued investment in safety." Match didn't respond to Mashable's question about the "members [it] selected for you" emails.

Last year, Tinder began requiring all new U.S. users to scan their faces when they sign up. However, the company states this is intended to stop scammers and spammers. It's unclear if Tinder is using this technology to reference a sex offender registry database. (Hinge will soon begin testing the same feature.)

As first reported by the Dallas Morning News, there are emails in the Epstein files from OkCupid as well, dating back to 2011, the year Match acquired it. There are also numerous emails to Epstein from the Jewish dating site JDate, which is owned by Spark Networks.

A spokesperson from JDate told Mashable that as a matter of policy, the company doesn't comment on or disclose information about individual user accounts. They did review Mashable's inquiry internally and, "because the materials relates to activity from around 2013 and, in light of our data-retention practices, we are not able to determine whether any related JDate account ever existed or to verify the authenticity or completeness of the documents referenced."

Epstein's potential investments

Within the Epstein files, there are also stock portfolio statements from Deutsche Bank from 2015 and 2016 that identify the portfolio as holding Match stock; however, it's not clear to whom those statements belonged.

There is also an email exchange from 2018 between Epstein and his stock trader, Alpha Group Capital's Paul Barrett, where Barrett suggested investing in conglomerate IAC, which owned Match Group at the time. (IAC and Match Group separated in 2020.) IAC currently owns many media brands, including The Daily Beast.

"Buy InterActive Corp (IAC) on the back of continued success of Match.com and Tinder," Barrett wrote in a 2018 email, along with information about Tinder's growth. Epstein appears to have replied, "OK," to Barrett's suggestion.

Several files mention IAC chairman and senior executive Barry Diller, including a text exchange with former Trump advisor Steve Bannon, when Epstein alleges that Diller has been "on the island." Little St. James, also known as "Epstein Island," is a private island once owned by Epstein, and that's where sex crimes are alleged to have occurred.

Diller, who co-founded the Fox Broadcasting Company with Rupert Murdoch, has been in the news in recent weeks after reportedly expressing interest in buying CNN. He's also been spotlighted by Page Six for his Epstein connection, telling the publication, "I am probably the only one who went to the island to see the architecture rather than the inhabitants."

"As for the stock, we have no idea. This was never discussed." - An IAC spokesperson to Mashable.

"The relationship was distant," an IAC spokesperson told Mashable about Diller and Epstein. "As for the stock, we have no idea. This was never discussed." When asked to clarify who discussed this, the spokesperson responded, "We have no idea and are not aware of any discussions related to the purchase of IAC stock."

Match Group didn't respond to Mashable's inquiry about whether Epstein owned Match stock. 

Earlier this month, Mashable dove into tech titans who appear in the Epstein files, including Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.

One of the most interesting things about modern "smart" hardware is that the machine you buy today may become a very different product a few years down the line. Since the manufacturer can update the firmware of your device, they can fix bugs and add new features.

The top 3 TV deals this weekend at a glance: LG LG 75-Inch 85A QNED Mini LED 4K TV $896.99 (save $703) Get Deal Samsung Samsung 75-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV $897.99 (save $202) Get Deal Hisense Hisense 75-inch U7 Mini LED ULED 4K TV $996.99 (save $1,003) Get Deal

It may not traditionally be the best time of year to buy a new TV, but rules are made to be broken. If you're rocking an older TV set that's lost its vibrancy, you can save a good chunk of change on a few excellent options from some of our favorite TV brands. I've rounded up the top three TV deals I could find heading into the weekend, with savings up to 50%. While I focused on 75-inch models specifically, most sizes of each TV are discounted — just click through to the different sizes on the product pages for further pricing details.

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This mid-range Mini LED option from LG leans heavily on AI to find the perfect settings to enhance your viewing experience. The Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen2 adjusts HDR and brightness in real time to suit what you're watching, boosts the dialogue over background noise, and refines the sound to your preferences. There's even an AI Magic Remote that delivers content recommendations, picture and audio customizations, and an art gallery to transform your TV from a basic black rectangle. As far as gaming goes, it packs a 120Hz native refresh rate and VRR 144Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium, LG's Game Optimizer, GeForce NOW, and Xbox Cloud Gaming. At under $900, it's chilling at its best price on record.

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On the budget-friendly side of Samsung's vast QLED TV lineup is the Q8F. It pairs a vibrant quantum dot display with a Q4 AI processor to upscale your content and integrated sensors that monitor and auto-adjust sound. Gamers will appreciate its dedicated gaming dashboard that offers a 144Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium VRR, and Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ for buttery smooth performance. Its sleek and slim build is also minimalist's dream. While not quite its lowest price to date, you're still getting impressive features for a sub-$900 price tag.

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The U7 Mini LED is Hisense's "ultimate mid-premium" model from 2025. Its actual list price is nearly $2,000 (which you can see on Best Buy's website), which means you'll save just over 50% by picking up this deal at Amazon. The U7 combines mini LED backlighting with an impressive 165Hz refresh rate, making for a gorgeous, lag-free picture. It also features an AGLR-Antiglare low-reflection panel, up to 3,000 nits of brightness, and HDR10, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos. In other words, it looks brilliant no matter the lighting scenario.

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SAVE 42%: As of Feb. 20, you can get the eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum-mop for just $349.98 at Amazon, down from $599.99. That's a 42% discount or $250.01 savings.

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There's just one annoying thing about shopping for a robot vacuum-mop combo: Either you pay close to $1,000 for a self-cleaning base station, or you settle for a cheaper model and manually peel off and wash dirty mop pads every single day. But as Presidents' Day deals quickly disappear, Amazon's been popping in some surprising discounts on vacuums and other home tech.

As of Feb. 20, you can get the eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum-mop for just $349.98 at Amazon, down from $599.99. That's a 42% discount or $250.01 savings.

SEE ALSO: I found the best robot vacuums for every floor, budget, and level of laziness (after testing 30+ models at home)

The Omni C20 offers 7,000 Pa of suction for vacuuming and features dual rotating mop heads that scrub your hard floors at 180 rotations per minute. Plus, the base station automatically empties the dustbin, washes the mop pads, and dries them for you so you never have to touch the gross stuff. It also features a "Pro-Detangle Comb" that reverses the roller brush to remove tangled hair, and it has an ultra-slim 3.35-inch profile to fit under your low-clearance furniture.

It’s no secret that AI is being added to everything. The companies doing this want us to believe it’s making our lives better, but AI is obviously being used in nefarious ways, too. A new discovery shows that Google’s own Gemini AI is being used to help malware run on various Android devices.

February is heating up on Amazon Prime Video, and you're going to want to keep the popcorn handy. Between its steamy new releases and diverse selection of bingeable shows to watch, it’s easy to spend more time perusing through titles and reading show descriptions than it is to settle on something. If you’re shaking your head in agreement, not to worry—I’m here to help.

TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific for free on RugbyPass TV. Access these free live streams from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The new Super Rugby Pacific season is particularly interesting for a number of reasons. Of course, we're keen to see some of the best players in the world compete for the title, but we're particularly interested in the new rules coming into effect this year.

New laws pertaining to restarts, kicking, rucks, and the TMO will aim to reduce stoppages, keep the ball in-play for longer, and simplify the viewing experience. On paper, it sounds great. We'll need to see the product to get a better sense of how things work in reality, so it's nice to know that fans can do exactly that without spending anything.

SEE ALSO: How to watch NRL live streams online for free

If you want to watch the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is the Super Rugby Pacific?

Super Rugby Pacific is a men's professional rugby union club competition involving teams from Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. 11 teams compete in a round-robin format, playing 14 matches each. The top six advance to the Qualifying Finals.

The defending champions are the Crusaders.

When is the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific?

The 2026 Super Rugby Pacific is the 31st season of Super Rugby. This regular season runs from Feb. 13 to May 30.

How to watch the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific for free

Super Rugby Pacific is available to live stream for free on RugbyPass TV.

These free live streams on RugbyPass TV are geo-restricted to the U.S., but anyone can watch for free with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can unblock free live streams of the Super Rugby Pacific from anywhere in the world.

Live stream 2026 Super Rugby Pacific 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 U.S.

4. Visit RugbyPass TV

5. Live stream 2026 Super Rugby Pacific 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 the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select Super Rugby Pacific fixtures before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for RugbyPass TV?

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

• Servers in 105 countries including the U.S.

• 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 10 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 $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific for free with ExpressVPN.

Are you intimidated by git’s command line-based interface? It can be a bit much—trying to memorize commands and how they work. That’s why I use the GitHub Desktop app, and why I think it’s the simplest workflow for using git on your computer.

I love finding cool and useful apps to use on my Linux PC, and this week I found some real gems. They include an icon generator, a classic games launcher, and a storage use analyzer.

TL;DR: The Nintendo eShop has dropped preorders for the digital versions of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Nintendo Switch — buy now for $19.99.

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The Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary, coinciding with the release date of the original Pokémon Red and Green Game Boy titles in Japan, is being celebrated in the best way possible. You can now pre-order digital Nintendo Switch versions of the Game Boy Advance’s Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen games at the Nintendo eShop for $19.99. 

For gamers in the UK, both games are available to pre-order for £16.99 at the UK Nintendo eShop.

FireRed and LeafGreen’s Nintendo Switch ports will release on Feb. 27 (Pokémon Day 2026) at 6 a.m. PST, after the Pokémon Company’s Pokémon Presents stream has aired. 

By pre-ordering the game, you can have it preloaded onto your console so that it will be ready to play the second Nintendo unlocks it upon release. Instead of being tied to a Nintendo Switch Online membership, paying for these games à la carte means you can have them both permanently as part of your digital library. Both games will also be fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2 consoles.

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Exclusively available digitally on the eShop, the Nintendo Switch editions of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen will be nearly exactly the same as they were when released on the Game Boy Advance back in 2004 — minus the need for Link Cables or the Game Boy Advance versions’ bundled GBA Wireless Adapter, which you originally needed to trade and battle with other players. You’ll now be able to use the Pokémon Wireless Club for those local multiplayer features instead.

Remakes of the original Pokémon Red and Green Game Boy games (Pokémon Red and Blue in the west) let you relive the original Pokémon adventure with updated Game Boy Advance graphics — journey across Kanto, take on Team Rocket, defeat all eight Gym leaders, and become champion of the Pokémon League. 

The Nintendo Switch editions will contain exclusive post-game content on the Sevii Islands: introducing both an additional storyline revealed once you defeat the Pokémon League and plenty of extra Pokémon to collect. 

For more Pocket Monster deals, you can also celebrate the 30th anniversary with the Pokémon TCG Pokémon Day 2026 Collection, which is still available for under $40 at Amazon. Meanwhile, you can still save at least $20 on eight Pokémon TCG: Phantasmal Flames booster packs.

TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 winter sports curling for free on streaming platforms like 9Now, CBC Gem, and BBC iPlayer. Access these free streaming services from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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There are so many incredible sports on offer right now that we wouldn't usually get the opportunity to watch. We're circling our calendar for the alpine skiing, figure skating, ice hockey, and luge. In fact, we're making time to watch it all.

The busy schedule started with curling. You know, that strategic sport where players gracefully slide granite stones towards a circular target. The battle on the ice is intense. In the men's event, Sweden are defending champions but Great Britain and Canada will be confident of taking gold. In the women's event, Great Britain will be looking to defend their crown against the likes of Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, and South Korea.

If you want to watch the 2026 winter sports curling for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is the 2026 winter sports curling?

Curling is scheduled for Feb. 4-22 and takes place in Cortina D’Ampezzo.

How to watch 2026 winter sports curling for free

International curling is available to live stream for free on a number of services:

• Australia — 9Now

• Austria — ORF

• Canada — CBC Gem

• France — France TV

• Germany — ARD

• Ireland — RTÉ Player

• Italy — RAI

• Spain — RTVE

• UK — BBC iPlayer

These free live streams are geo-restricted, but anyone can bypass these restrictions with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in another location, meaning you can access free live streams of the 2026 winter sports curling from anywhere in the world.

Live stream the 2026 winter sports curling by following these simple steps:

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4. Watch the 2026 winter sports curling for free from anywhere in the world

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch the curling before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for live sport?

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

• Servers in 105 countries

• 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 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

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The average price of a new vehicle in the United States has been climbing steadily over the past five years, reaching a point where even a six-figure income doesn’t provide enough cushion. For many, the move to a luxury vehicle often starts with a versatile yet affordable SUV or crossover. However, with a crowded market, multiple offerings, and premium price tags, it can be hard to know where to begin.

Let’s be honest, as great as USB-C is, it’s pretty boring. One port that can be used for pretty much any device and you don’t even have to worry about plugging it in upside down? Yawn. Joking aside, we’ve converged on one universal port, but that was very much not the case for early Android phones.

TL;DR: Live stream Canada vs. Finland in men's ice hockey for free on CBC Gem. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The international ice hockey has been absolutely electric over the last couple of weeks, and now we're on the cusp of the men's final. Canada vs. Finland and USA vs. Slovakia are the two semi-final matchups. Are we heading towards a dramatic contest between USA and Canada in the final? We got that in the women's draw, and the final was pretty epic. It's probably the game that most neutral fans would like to see, but Finland and Slovakia will be doing everything they can to spoil the party.

Canada battled past Czechia to make this semi-final matchup. Finland secured a spot in this stage thanks to a 3-2 victory over Switzerland. We're expecting an intense battle as Canada and Finland come together at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

If you want to watch Canada vs. Finland in men's ice hockey for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Canada vs. Finland?

Canada vs. Finland in men's ice hockey takes place at 10:40 a.m. ET on Feb. 20. This fixture takes place at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

How to watch Canada vs. Finland for free

Canada vs. Finland in men's ice hockey is available to live stream for free on CBC Gem.

CBC Gem is geo-restricted to Canada, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Canada, meaning you can access free live streams of the 2026 winter sports ice hockey from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Canada vs. Finland in men's ice hockey 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 Canada

4. Visit CBC Gem

5. Watch Canada vs. Finland for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch the ice hockey before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for CBC Gem?

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

• Servers in 105 countries including Canada

• 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 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Canada vs. Finland in men's ice hockey for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Collector Booster Box has dropped to a record-low $346.16 at Amazon — saving you over $100 on one of MTG’s flashiest crossover sets.

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Magic: The Gathering’s Avatar The Last Airbender expansion has been a huge hit among collectors, especially for fans chasing premium foil treatments and rare alt-art trading cards. Now, one of the set’s most sought-after products has fallen to its lowest-ever price.

As of Feb. 20, you can grab the Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Collector Booster Box for $346.16 at Amazon, down from its $455.88 list price. That’s more than $100 off a premium product that’s usually reserved for serious collectors or MTG enthusiasts looking to pull the rarest cards in the set. Confirmed with price tracker camelcamelcamel, this is indeed the lowest price the Collector Booster Box has ever hit.

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Each box includes 12 Collector Boosters packed with high-value cards, including at least five rares or mythics per pack alongside multiple traditional foils and exclusive treatments. Collector Boosters are the only packs that may contain certain special foil variants, and even ultra-rare headliner cards, making them a popular choice for players who want standout pulls for displaying in their binders or competitive play.

While these Collector Booster Boxes are still set firmly in the territory of premium pricing, this new discount makes them far closer to what many MTG fans consider a fair market price. In fact, Amazon’s deal not only takes it below the TCGplayer market price of $375.90.

As for more Magic: The Gathering cards from this expansion, you can still get the MTG Avatar The Last Airbender Beginner Box at around $10 off on Amazon. For deals on other MTG crossover expansions, eight-pack lots of Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Play Boosters are also $8 off.