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When you're buying an eReader, it's tempting to get whatever is most convenient or powerful. You don't want to miss out on a must-have feature or shop from a small brand, right?

One of my homelab goals was to replace Google Drive. I hate paying Google money. However, the further I got into trying to replace Google Drive, the more I realized that Google Drive was the solution I was searching for—so I realized it was time to embrace Google after all.

George Lucas is popping out of his semi-retirement for a role in a blockbuster franchise. No, he's not returning to his roots with Star Wars. Instead, he's diving into Illumination's Despicable Me and Minions universe.

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On June 19, the AP reported that Lucas has a voice role in the upcoming Minions and Monsters, about the Minions trying to hunt down the perfect monster for their own kaiju movie. Given that the film takes place partly in 1920s Hollywood, it makes sense that Illumination would seek out a cameo from a legendary director. But how did they land on Lucas, who stepped back from blockbuster filmmaking after selling Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012?

In an interview with Collider, Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri revealed that Lucas got involved in Minions and Monsters due to his own minions fandom.

"I had this privilege of meeting George about two years ago, and what led to my meeting him is how much he loves Illumination movies, and specifically Despicable Me, and even more specifically, the Minions," Meledandri told Collider.

From there, Meledandri wondered if he could bring Lucas aboard for the latest Minions-centric film.

"An idea for a character came up out of the story, and so I said to [director] Pierre [Coffin], who co-wrote the movie with Brian Lynch, and Bill Ryan, who produces with me on the film, and I just said, 'Well, what if we could get George?'" Meledandri recalled. "And they're like, 'Are you kidding me?' I had no idea, but I got such a fast yes."

Lucas recorded his lines with Coffin, who also serves as the primary voice of the Minions, in Paris. But according to Meledandri, Lucas's role in the world of the Minions may not be done.

"I saw him recently, and he's already talking to me about the role he wants to do next in the next Minions movie," Meledandri said.

Minions & Monsters opens in theaters July 1.

Apple Music has quietly become the better music streaming service—it’s more affordable than Spotify and offers higher quality audio than Spotify. That said, I’ve been using Spotify for ten years, collecting songs and building personalized playlists, and I wasn’t keen on throwing all of that away just to move to Apple Music.

Gemini regularly impresses me by carrying out complex, multifaceted requests. That’s why it’s so infuriating when it fails spectacularly at the most basic tasks—things Google Assistant could handle with ease. There’s a simple solution to this problem: make Gemini dumber.

Toys help shape who we are in our childhood, but at times, the tales we engage in are big enough to reach the silver screen. For decades, toy manufacturers have used movies to expand upon the world of their products. While many of these can be seen as cynical cash-ins, there is no shortage of examples that manage to capture the hearts and minds of both the young and old.

Toys help shape who we are in our childhood, but at times, the tales we engage in are big enough to reach the silver screen. For decades, toy manufacturers have used movies to expand upon the world of their products. While many of these can be seen as cynical cash-ins, there is no shortage of examples that manage to capture the hearts and minds of both the young and old.

Are your Plex streams slow or stuttery? Chances are it's not your Plex server at all, and it's likely your home network. Here are a few things to check before you go diving into configuration and settings pages, because you probably don't even need to check there.

Home Assistant is incredibly powerful, and the core features allow you to do an enormous amount with your smart home devices. It's not perfect, however, and there are some things that aren't possible with the default features. There's a very useful custom integration that lets it do even more.

For years, I kept self-hosting in the “sounds cool, but not for me” category. I wasn’t into Linux or servers, and I assumed it required too much time and too much knowledge just to get started.

TL;DR: Live stream Spain vs. Saudi Arabia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The biggest story from the first round of 2026 FIFA World Cup fixtures was probably Spain's failure to beat Cape Verde. The Euro 2024 winners will be looking to make a statement in their next game against Saudi Arabia, a team that pulled off a surprise draw with Uruguay in their opening game.

If you want to watch Spain vs. Saudi Arabia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Spain vs. Saudi Arabia?

Spain vs. Saudi Arabia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 12 p.m. ET on June 21. This fixture takes place at the Atlanta Stadium.

How to watch Spain vs. Saudi Arabia for free

Spain vs. Saudi Arabia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Spain vs. Saudi Arabia for free by following these simple steps:

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

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

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

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

5. Watch Spain vs. Saudi Arabia for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the 2026 World Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Spain vs. Saudi Arabia (plus more World Cup fixtures) before recovering your investment.

ExpressVPN's regular 30-day money back guarantee is not available for any subscriptions purchased during the FIFA World Cup between June 10 and July 11. ExpressVPN remains our top pick for sport, but you will need to pay the monthly rate. Alternatively, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

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

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99. That covers you for the duration of the World Cup.

Live stream Spain vs. Saudi Arabia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.

Toy Story 5 ruled the world at this weekend's box office.

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Pixar's latest is on track for a $160 million opening weekend at the domestic box office. That would make it the biggest opening weekend of 2026, beating out The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's $131.7 million three-day weekend gross. (The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opened on a Wednesday, so its five-day Easter weekend gross totaled $190.8 million.)

A $160 million opening for Toy Story 5 would also set a new franchise record for Toy Story opening weekends. Currently, Toy Story 4 holds that crown, with a $120.9 million opening in June of 2019.

Toy Story 5 also came close to breaking three other domestic box office records this weekend: that of Pixar's highest opening weekend, its highest opening day, and the highest opening day for an animated feature. All those titles will continue to belong to The Incredibles 2, which scored a $72.2 million opening day and a $182.6 million opening weekend. Toy Story 5 brought in $71 million on its opening day, making it Pixar's second best domestic opening day ever.

The opening bodes well for the latest film in Pixar's longest-running franchise. Both Toy Story 3 and Toy Story 4 grossed over $1 billion globally, and Toy Story 5 could be on track to hit that milestone as well. If it does, it will join five other Pixar films — all sequels — in the $1 billion club. In addition to the past two Toy Story movies, those sequels are Finding Dory, The Incredibles 2, and Inside Out 2.

Toy Story 5 is now in theaters.

If you have an Android phone, you probably use Google Wallet or Samsung Wallet. As a long-time Galaxy user, I've used Samsung Wallet (formerly Samsung Pay) for more than a decade to take advantage of all its conveniences. But that doesn't mean I don't use Google's version too. I actually use both apps because they work better together.

Picking a cordless tool brand feels like it should be simple until you realize the battery you buy first decides everything that comes after it. I learned that the hard way when I priced out a basic kit and saw the gap between Milwaukee and Ryobi up close. Both brands come from the same parent company, but they're built for completely different users and budgets.

AI doesn't always have to rely on the cloud. You can use local LLMs for a lot and give them access to information from the internet without having to expose them outside your home network. I built an AI-generated morning news briefing using a local LLM that never touches the cloud.

Whether you buy expensive SSDs or choose more affordable models (which are also quite expensive right now, let's be real), you probably think that nothing is safer than a new SSD. As in, at no point during the SSD's lifespan will your files be safer than right now, when you just bought it.

Technically, an operating system is only the software you need to run your computer and install software that you can use, but Microsoft has been bundling apps with Windows from the start.

The online video world is always chasing new trends, and now it’s all about short-form content. These short, scrollable feed-based videos are the most effective way to grow an audience, but producing them is surprisingly costly and time-consuming.

Claude users often fall into two camps: those who use it as a chatbot, and those who use it for coding. Claude Cowork can easily end up getting overlooked by both camps. There are plenty of ways you can use Claude Cowork that aren't for coding or typical chatbot conversations.

While some Linux distros have stood the test of time, others have fallen by the wayside, remembered only by their users.