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TL;DR: Live stream Sinner vs. Kecmanović in Wimbledon 2026 for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

We know a lot of sports fans are firmly focused on the World Cup right now, but there's the small matter of a Grand Slam over the next few weeks. Yes, it's time for Wimbledon. This iconic tennis tournament is bringing together the best players in the world for a chance at glory on the grass courts.

All eyes will be on Sinner as he looks to bounce back after a disappointing French Open. He starts his campaign with a matchup against Kecmanović.

If you want to watch Sinner vs. Kecmanović in Wimbledon 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

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Sinner vs. Kecmanović in Wimbledon 2026 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 free live streams on sites like BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Wimbledon 2026 for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for 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. Live stream Wimbledon 2026 for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees and free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can unblock BBC iPlayer without committing with your cash. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it gives you plenty of time to live stream Wimbledon 2026 before recovering your investment. It's a sneaky trick, but it works.

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 Wimbledon, 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 Wimbledon?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for streaming live sport on free platforms like 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 always secure

• Fast streaming speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight 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 Wimbledon.

The 2026 World Cup knockout rounds are up and running. Canada secured their spot in the next round after a last-minute winner against South Africa. Now things really heat up with some of the biggest matchups of the tournament. Is this the best day of the competition so far? We think so.

Today, June 29, features three huge knockout fixtures including top sides like Brazil, Germany, and Netherlands. Here's everything you need to know to watch live today.

FIFA World Cup schedule today: June 29

• Round of 32: Japan vs. Brazil (Houston Stadium) — kickoff at 1 p.m. ET

• Round of 32: Germany vs. Paraguay (Boston Stadium) — kickoff at 4:30 p.m. ET

• Round of 32: Netherlands vs. Morocco (Monterrey Stadium) — kickoff at 9 p.m. ET

How to watch FIFA World Cup games todayWatch Japan vs. Brazil

Is this the most interesting game of the tournament so far? It's got to be up there. Brazil always come into these tournaments with hopes of lifting the trophy, but there are plenty of doubts about this squad. Japan are going to be very tough to beat. They're unbeaten and come into this matchup with a lot of confidence after matching Netherlands and Sweden in the group stage.

Live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

Watch Germany vs. Paraguay

Germany trounced Curaçao in their opening game and then beat Ivory Coast. That was a strong start, but they followed that up by losing to Ecuador. Do we now start doubting the Germans? They are still favorites to beat Paraguay and advance to the next round, but it's not going to be straightforward. Paraguay will make things difficult for Nagelsmann's team.

Live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

Watch Netherlands vs. Morocco

You've got to feel for Netherlands and Morocco. This is an exceptionally tough matchup for these sides. Both sides finished on seven points after the group stage. And their reward for remaining unbeaten? A fixture that you could easily imagine as a quarter final or semi final. We can't predict the winner here. It'll come down to a moment of quality or a mistake.

Live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

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Not interested in signing up for a standalone streaming service like Fox One or Peacock? You can sign up for a live TV cable replacement service, like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV.

These services carry over 100 live channels, but run off a WiFi connection. You'll get live access to Fox and FS1, plus a whole lot more. Here are some options to consider:

• YouTube TV — 10-day trial, then $67.99/month for 3 months

• Fubo Sports — 1-day trial, then $45.99/month for 1 month

• Hulu + Live TV — 3-day trial, then $89.99/month

Watch the World Cup for free with a VPN

It's possible to watch the World Cup for free on international services like ITVX, BBC iPlayer, NOS, or RTÉ. Our global World Cup watch guide can walk you through the process.

You will need a VPN to live stream the World Cup on these free streaming services. We recommend ExpressVPN — a Mashable-tested service and an Official Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Europe — as our VPN of choice for sport. It offers servers in 105 countries, a user-friendly app available on all major devices, a speedy connection, and up to 10 simultaneous connections.

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House Velaryon has been through it.

In House of the Dragon, the ancient noble house of Westeros has sat in the glow of royal power for generations, but over two seasons of the Game of Thrones sequel, we've seen patriarch Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint) lose his children Laena (Nanna Blondell) and Laenor (John MacMillan), as well as his beloved wife Rhaenys (Eve Best).

But Season 3 reminds us that House Velaryon still has hope, with one shot in episode 2 that brings three generations together.

SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' cast on Season 3's colossal Battle of the Gullet

Following the bloody Battle of the Gullet, Corlys' fate is unsure. Plunged into the deep during Admiral Lohar's (Abigail Thorne) assault, the Sea Snake is nowhere to be found between Dragonstone and Driftmark. However, his sons Alyn (Abubakar Salim) and Addam (Clinton Liberty) and his granddaughter Baela (Bethany Antonia) refuse to give up hope, scouring the marine battlefield for him.

Thankfully, they're reunited, alive, and relatively well — unfortunately, they're not joined by Baela's sister Rhaena (Phoebe Campbell) for Sheepstealer reasons — and it's one of the few times we've see three generations of Velaryon on screen together in House of the Dragon. (The only other time is Lady Laena Velaryon's funeral in Season 1, episode 7, which Corlys, Laenor, Baela, and Rhaena attend).

It's a remarkable sequence, wide shots of an estranged family finally united in the wreckage of war, and one Mashable asked the House of the Dragon stars to unpack.

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"In a show full of such family dysfunction, to see this unit, it just brings hope. Hope in this incredibly dark, burning show," said Salim.

"It means everything to Addam, because his whole life, that's all he's ever wanted," Liberty told Mashable. "That one shot that you saw has been Addam's dream since birth. He's always wanted to belong to a family, he's always wanted to be recognized by his father and his peers as being someone worthy of taking notice of. Unfortunately it happens in a very chaotic time with a lot of adversity, but he finds his family and his people within that chaos."

"It was an amazing scene to film, and also just filming with Beth, Abu, and Steve was just a dream come true," he adds.

"In a show full of such family dysfunction, to see this unit, it just brings hope. Hope in this incredibly dark, burning show." - Abubakar Salim

The moment is one of amends for Corlys and his sons, born bastards to Marilda of Hull. The Lord of Driftmark and the Queen's Hand decides in this moment to give his sons his Velaryon name, one Alyn describes as "worth more than a mountain of gold."

"For Corlys, at least, it's the culmination of a journey from the moment in Season 2 when his wife at the time said, he is your son and he needs to be raised up just like the others. From that moment to this point is an inexorable journey, he was always going to be here," says Toussaint. "When he finally says, I'm going to give you my name, I'm going to recognize you, that's such a big deal for him. Well, it certainly has a big impact on his sons."

Baela, meanwhile, whose sister (to her knowledge) lives far away in the Vale, has just lost her betrothed Jacaerys Velaryon (Harry Collett) to the Battle of the Gullet. And though she's still a royal — her father is Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) — her sense of family is restored in this beautiful Velaryon moment.

"It was so nice, and it was also just a little bit like, finally! This kid has just been desperate for family and for people that she can see herself in, and I feel like every role model that she's had up until now has been taken away from her," said Antonia. "When we find that [Corlys] is still alive, and she's got this suddenly huge new family, and a side of herself that she can choose to go into, rather than feeling like she owes anyone anything, it was just beautiful, thinking about the prospect of her getting to know this side of herself, and her grandfather, who she loves so much.

"Obviously at the end of Season 2 we see her saying, 'I'm blood and fire, I'm not salt and sea.' I think this season she's like, 'I'm salt and sea! I'm salt and sea!'"

House of the Dragon Season 3 is now streaming on HBO Max, with new episodes every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max.

For all things House of the Dragon, Mashable has you covered.

It's all very well and good battling for years to claim the Iron Throne, but then that just opens the door to a whole new set of problems.

This is very much the case for Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) in the trailer for House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 3, which shows Team Black's leader struggling to come to grips with the weight of the crown.

And the rats are back.

House of the Dragon Season 3 is now streaming on HBO Max, with new episodes premiering Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box is on sale for $89.45 at Amazon, down from its $118.99 list price.

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Chaos Rising prices have been steadily dropping since its launch in the Pokémon TCG, and Amazon has now brought the trading card expansion’s Elite Trainer Box back under $90. That gives you more savings to put towards Pitch Black preorders.

As of June 29, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box is available at Amazon for only $89.45. Against its $118.99 list price, that works out to a 25% discount, saving you $29.54 on the nine-pack collector box. This listing is shipped by Amazon but sold by BetterShopping4You, with free delivery currently listed for July 5. Prime members can get free delivery as soon as June 30 (just keep in mind that this listing is marked as a final sale, with no returns). 

TCGplayer is still lower than Amazon. Unopened Chaos Rising ETB listings currently start from $75.66 with shipping included, just above its $75.11 market price. Walmart is also cheaper than Amazon, with the same box listed for $87.95 with free shipping through a third-party seller. 

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Inside the Pokémon TCG’s Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box, you’ll get nine titular packs from the Mega Evolution expansion, one full-art foil promo card featuring Fennekin, 65 card sleeves, 40 Energy cards, a player’s guide, six damage-counter dice, one competition-legal coin-flip die, one plastic coin, a collector’s box with six dividers, and a Pokémon TCG Live code card. 

Although the expansion has been out since late May, there are plenty of valuable cards in Chaos Rising that you can pull (or buy individually on TCGplayer) — including SIR Greninja, Mega Hyper Rare Greninja, SIR Cinccino ex, Mega Dragalge ex, and Mega Floette ex.

To save even more on Pokémon boosters, you can grab the 36-pack Chaos Rising Booster Display Box for $50 off. Plus, you can buy the six-pack Chaos Rising Booster Bundle for around $50. 

SAVE OVER $100: As of May 26, the Dyson Supersonic Nural is on sale for $349 at Amazon. That's a 22% discount on the list price.

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Dyson still has a range of discounts at Amazon following Prime Day, and its hair styling deals are definitely stealing the show.

The Dyson Supersonic Nural is still on offer — the beloved hair dryer has dropped to its lowest-ever price. As of June 29, it's priced at $349. That's down by $100.99 from its normal list price of $449.99.

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The Dyson Nural uses a network of Nural sensors to automatically optimize your styling routine. It has features like Scalp Protect mode, which automatically adjusts the air temperature to maintain a comfortable target temperature of 130°F at the scalp, so close-up drying is more comfortable and it protects your scalp from excessive heat.

Attachment learning also recognizes which styling attachment you're using and remembers your preferred airflow and heat settings, automatically adjusting to your saved preferences each time you use it. There's also Pause Detect, a feature that automatically reduces airflow and switches off the heater when the dryer is set down, before reactivating when picked up again.

This Dyson deal is still available at Amazon now, but only for a limited time.

SAVE $130.99: As of June 29, the Dyson Airwrap i.d. is on sale for $519 at Amazon. That's a 23% discount on the list price.

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Prime Day may have come to an end last week, but if you're still hoping to bag a bargain on the Dyson Airwrap i.d., you're in luck.

As of June 29, the beloved hair styling tool is still at its lowest-ever price of $519 at Amazon. This limited-time offer saves you over $100 on list price.

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The Airwrap i.d. is a multi-styler tool designed for both straight and wavy hair. It can give you personalized styling at just the touch of a button thanks to its six styling functions that help you dry, curl, wave, shape, and smooth hair without exposing it to extreme heat.

It uses Bluetooth connectivity to connect with the MyDyson app where you can answer questions about your hair type and length to create a more personalized and targeted styling profile. Once connected, the styler automatically tailors its settings to suit your hair and stores your preferred wrap, style, and cold shot settings.

It's powered by the Dyson digital motor V9, which spins at up to 110,000rpm. It generates the airflow needed to create the Coanda effect for styling without excessive heat. Intelligent heat control also keeps temperatures below 302°F to help protect your hair from heat damage.

Get this Dyson deal at Amazon now.

SAVE OVER $70: As of June 29, Beats Fit Pro are on sale for $128.24 at Amazon. That's a 36% discount on the list price.

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Prime Day officially came to an end last week, but Amazon hasn't dropped all the discounts quite yet.

If you missed out on picking up a bargain, you might just find a great deal still hanging about. If earbuds are what you're looking for, Beats Fit Pro are still on sale. In fact, they're at their best-ever price, down from $199.95 to $128.24. This price applies to the black and sage gray color options.

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Beats audio doesn't disappoint, and these earbuds are no different. They come with three different listening modes for noise reduction: Active Noise Canceling, Transparency Mode, and Adaptive EQ. These let you choose the level of noise cancellation you want, either completely blocking out background noise or removing just enough that you can stay aware of what is happening around you.

These earbuds also have a signature flexible wingtip. It helps them stay secure inside your ear, making them a perfect choice for workouts of all intensities. They're comfortable too, and they come with several ear tip sizes so they won't cause any discomfort.

This deal might not be around for long, so head to Amazon now.

Samsung has been one of the first major smartphone makers to embrace foldable smartphones. Now, the company is reportedly looking to take the next step forward by launching a smartphone with a rollable screen.

Korea's Money Today (via SamMobile) claims that Samsung Display is in discussions to supply display panels for a rollable smartphone developed by Samsung Electronics (both companies are subsidiaries of the Samsung Group).

SEE ALSO: Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra probably won't be late after all

The details are slim; market research company Omdia reportedly predicts that the phone (with the possible name Z Slide) will have a 10-inch, rollable display, with a 16:9 aspect ration, and a 440.6 ppi resolution. According to Money Today, the phone could launch in the first half of 2028; a successor is already planned, and that one could hit the market in 2030.

We've seen rollable phone concepts before; LG was very close to launching one in 2021, but then the company shuttered its entire mobile phone division, and the phone never saw the light of day.

We've also seen several Samsung Display concepts of stretchy, bendy, and rollable phones, but most of those concepts never make it to actual phones you can buy. In the video below, you can see Samsung Display's "Rollable Flex" screen in action.

For a company of its size, Samsung has been quite adventurous when it comes to new phone form factors. Besides dominating the foldable phone market with its Z Fold and Z Flip phones, Samsung was the first major manufacturer to launch a tri-folding phone.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black 3-Booster Pack Blister is on sale for $39.93 at Amazon, down from its $45.99 list price.

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The Pokémon TCG’s Pitch Black expansion is still a few weeks away from hitting the trading card market, but we’re finally seeing some preorder discounts drop.

As of June 29, the Pokémon TCG Pitch Black 3 Booster Pack Blister (Binacle) is listed for $39.93 at Amazon. Against the current TCGplayer market price of $42.44, that puts Amazon $2.51 lower than market value. This is also the lowest price it's ever been at Amazon (confirmed with price tracker camelcamelcamel). 

This blister comes with three sealed booster packs from the upcoming Pitch Black expansion, along with a special foil promo card featuring Binacle. Each booster pack includes 10 game cards, one Basic Energy card, and a Pokémon TCG Live code card. 

At the time of writing, TCGplayer does have listings starting slightly lower. However, Amazon’s listings do include the 30-day refund/replacement option, which gives you a bit more flexibility..

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Individual Pitch Black booster packs are currently selling for $19.95 on Amazon, costing $59.85 if you were to buy three. With this three-booster blister at $39.93, the cost-per pack comes down to $13.31 — saving you $6.64 each. 

Pitch Black is built around Mega Darkrai ex, with Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, and Mega Excadrill ex also joining the expansion. The set includes more than 115 cards, more new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, over 20 Trainer cards, and plenty of Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations. 

Other Pokémon TCG deals are live on Amazon. You can grab the Chaos Rising Booster Bundle for around $50 and the 36-pack Chaos Rising Booster Display Box is still $50 off. 

TL;DR: Get a near-mint 2020 MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD for $429.97 (reg. $1,999) through July 1.

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Looking for a laptop that can keep up with your storage demands? As we continue to accumulate more photos, videos, and important files, investing in a laptop with massive storage capacities is a smart move. And the only thing smarter would be making it one of Apple’s most powerful portable devices, the MacBook Pro.

Right now, you can grab a feature-packed 13-inch MacBook Pro, complete with 1TB of SSD, for just $429.97 (reg. $1,999), while supplies last.

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There’s a reason the MacBook Pro has amassed such a massive fan base — this laptop has a lot to offer. A 13.3-inch Retina display features Apple’s True Tone Technology, which automatically adjusts depending on your lighting and helps reduce eye strain.

Everything you see on that vibrant screen is powered by the 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, which offers a 2GHz base speed that makes multitasking smooth and steady. With 1TB of storage, you can save all of your important files locally, without shelling out extra for cloud storage or hard drives.

A Magic Keyboard with Touch Bar offers a comfortable typing experience and easy access to shortcuts to save you time on this MacBook Pro. There’s Touch ID to keep your device safe, and four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Ports for easy connectivity. This model also offers 10 hours of battery life, so you don’t have to worry about frequent charging.

You’re securing a massive discount due to this model’s grade A refurbished rating. That means you’ll receive a device in near-mint condition, with minimal to zero amounts of scuffing on the case.

Bring home a MacBook Pro for just $429.97 (reg. $1,999) through July 1 as part of this Extended Deal Days offer — while supplies last.

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TL;DR: Get more done this summer and beyond with a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus, on sale now for $54.99 (reg. $249.99).

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When a piña colada poolside is calling, and it’s hard to get work done this summer, you may need to call in some reinforcements. Give your workflow a little productivity refresh with Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus.

The tools you used in the ’90s have been updated and come with some new friends with this Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus lifetime license, on sale now for $54.99.

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If you need a little help tackling the old to-do list, let Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus get you back on track. This suite of apps gives you six new tools to handle both personal and professional tasks, and there are no subscription fees.

This license gives you permanent access to new favorites and old staples. You’ll have Word for documents, Excel for spreadsheets, and PowerPoint for presentations. Outlook can keep your emails organized, OneNote improves how you take notes, and Access makes it easy to manage large amounts of data.

These apps are equipped with advanced features, and your lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus includes frequent feature updates. You’ll enjoy a more modern, intuitive workspace with dark mode support. There’s also a boost in cybersecurity with features that support security and regulatory requirements.

This license is tied to your device, not your Microsoft account. You’ll receive instant access to a license key and a download link. Just make sure your device is running Windows 10 or 11 before purchase.

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SAVE $700: As of June 29, the Roborock Qrevo Slim robot vacuum and mop has been discounted to $699.99 at Amazon. This is $700 off its list price of $1,399.99.

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Prime Day may be behind us now, but don't let the post-summer sale blues get you down. Amazon's still holding onto some amazing deals. Particularly if you're looking for a robot vacuum: The Roborock Qrevo Slim robot vacuum and mop is still 50% off, but only for a limited time.

As of June 29, the Roborock Qrevo Slim is on sale for $699.99 at Amazon. That's $700 off its original price of $1,399.99, and just a cent away from its lowest-ever price at the retailer. There's no telling how long it'll stay at this price, so now is your chance to save.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day is over: We found 50+ deals still live on our Apple, Ninja, Lego, Sony, and DJI favorites

Now that summer has arrived and more time is being spent outside, the Roborock Qrevo Slim is a helpful pick-up to make sure your floors stay free of pet hair, crumbs, and dirt that may get tracked inside. This cleaner can scoot underneath furniture in your home to hit hard-to-reach areas. Its side brush and mop help cover corners, so every spot gets a good clean.

When it comes to vacuuming, it boasts 11,000Pa suction power with dual counter-rotating all-rubber brushes that help keep hair tangles from slowing it down mid-clean. And as for mopping, it comes with dual spinning mops that reach speeds of 200 rotations per minute to scrub up any stubborn stains. It can even lift the mop up as it moves across carpets so they don't get all wet.

Plus, with the help of a StarSight dual light solid-state LiDAR system, it maps out your home and keeps away from any items in its way as it cleans. If the Roborock Qrevo Slim robot vacuum and mop sounds like what you need, don't miss out on this deal at Amazon.

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TL;DR: The iPhone 17e, iPhone 17, or iPhone 17 Pro are free right now with T-Mobile. Here's how to qualify for this promotion.

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If you've been keeping an eye on tech news this week, you probably saw the grim reality: Apple just jacked up prices across its iPad and Mac lineups due to soaring AI-driven chip costs. And with experts warning that smartphone price hikes are almost certainly next, this might be the time to get ahead and upgrade.

If you want to dodge the incoming price squeeze, T-Mobile has arrived with a stellar escape hatch.

T-Mobile has dropped a fresh batch of free iPhone deals. Here are our favorites this week:

• Apple iPhone Air — free when you trade in your eligible phone on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan.

• Apple iPhone 17e — free when you port your number over from a competitor and activate a new line on almost any T-Mobile postpaid service plan.

• Apple iPhone 17 — free when you trade in your eligible phone on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan.

• Apple iPhone 17 Pro — free when you switch to T-Mobile and bring your number on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan.

T-Mobile isn't handing over these sleek devices out of the goodness of its heart. The retail cost of your new phone is offset by 24 consecutive monthly bill credits. Your monthly statement will show a standard charge for financing the phone, which is immediately balanced out by an equal credit to bring that charge to nothing.

You are signing up for a 24-month commitment with the network. If you decide to cancel your service, switch to another carrier, or try to upgrade to the iPhone 18 before those 24 months are up, the remaining unpaid balance on the phone's retail value will become due immediately.

You'll also have to cover the standard upfront taxes and a one-time $35 activation fee. But with Apple's prices actively trending upward, paying a small fee upfront to lock down the latest iPhone 17 for the next two years is one of the smartest financial moves you can make in the current tech landscape.

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TL;DR: Live stream Wimbledon 2026 for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Australian Open, French Open, and U.S. Open would all argue that they're the biggest tennis event on the schedule, but Wimbledon has that special something.

Maybe it's the fast-paced tennis on lush green surfaces. Maybe it's the crisp white outfits. Or maybe it's the copious amounts of champagne and strawberries consumed by fans. Whatever the reason, Wimbledon is hard to beat.

If you're interested in watching Wimbledon 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

What is Wimbledon?

Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world. It is the third of four Grand Slam tennis events each year.

The defending singles champions are Jannik Sinner and Iga Świątek.

When is Wimbledon in 2026?

The 2026 Wimbledon Championships is the 139th edition of the tournament. This year's event takes place from June 29 to July 12.

How to watch Wimbledon 2026 for free

Wimbledon 2026 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 free live streams on sites like BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Wimbledon 2026 for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for 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. Live stream Wimbledon 2026 for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees and free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can unblock BBC iPlayer without committing with your cash. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it gives you plenty of time to live stream Wimbledon 2026 before recovering your investment. It's a sneaky trick, but it works.

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 Wimbledon, 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 streaming live sport on free platforms like BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

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• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast streaming speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight 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 Wimbledon.

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Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity with how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

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The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible — and common — for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

• Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

• Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

• Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

• Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

• Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

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Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 0-0, placed horizontally.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 3-2, placed vertically.

Greater Than (2): Everything in this space must be greater than 2. The answer is 1-1, placed vertically; 3-0, placed horizontally.

Number (15): Everything in this space must add up to 15. The answer is 6-5, placed vertically; 5-5, placed vertically.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for June 29 Pips

Greater Than (0): Everything in this space must be greater than 0. The answer is 1-4, placed vertically.

Greater Than (2): Everything in this space must be greater than 2. The answer is 1-4, placed vertically.

Greater Than (3): Everything in this space must be greater than 3. The answer is 4-0, placed vertically.

Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 1-5, placed vertically.

Greater Than (0): Everything in this space must be greater than 0. The answer is 1-1, placed vertically.

Number (7): Everything in this space must add up to 7. The answer is 1-1, placed vertically; 6-0, placed vertically.

Greater Than (1): Everything in this space must be greater than 1. The answer is 3-0, placed vertically.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 3-0, placed vertically; 2-0, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for June 2 Pips

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 3-4, placed horizontally.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 3-0, placed horizontally.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 3-0, placed horizontally; 1-4, placed vertically.

Number (16): Everything in this space must add up to 16. The answer is 5-5, placed vertically; 6-4, placed vertically.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 3-4, placed horizontally; 0-0, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 6-1, placed horizontally.

Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally; 1-4, placed vertically; 6-4, placed vertically.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 6-1, placed horizontally; 2-5, placed horizontally.

Number (16): Everything in this space must add up to 16. The answer is 6-5, placed vertically; 2-5, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (9): Everything in this space must be greater than 9. The answer is 6-6, placed horizontally.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 3-3, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 2-4, placed horizonatally.

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Megan Thee Stallion made a special appearance in Love Island USA Season 8, Episode 23, serving up some "Hot Girl Bakery" for the Islanders after a chaotic recoupling. 

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Megan hosted a series of fun cake-filled challenges for the Islanders, which was much needed after Aniya was left heartbroken from giving up a connection with Carl in favor of staying loyal to KC. The Islanders, boys and girls alike, were asked to sit on cake, throw some cake (both literally and figuratively), ice some cake, and eat some cake.

As one can expect, Megan kept it real, and called out some of The Boys (KC, Caleb, Zach, Corbin, Bryce, and Sincere) for putting some of The Girls (Aniya, Jen, Kayda, Kenzie, Melanie, and Trinity) down while they were at Casa Amor — and the internet was here for it.

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There were four challenges: the first was musical chairs, the second was a cake-throwing (a change from the usual Love Island pie-throwing), the third involved icing The Boys in a cake using a giant piping bag, and the fourth was a cake-eating challenge. The rounds got increasingly heated, with the Islanders taking out some of their frustrations from the recoupling on each other. 

KC and Corbin seemed to get the most cake and icing in the face from The Girls, and even a bit from the new Casa Amor addition, Parmida.

For the icing challenge, Megan saved the best bite for last, singing Aniya's praises before letting her go all in on KC. Specifically, Megan called Aniya "the thickest, the realest, the cutest, and the prettiest," before handing her the piping bag.

"I am choosing to cream this guy because I have never felt so disrespected, put to the side, not checked up on in my entire f***ing life, and I feel like he's going to see how that feels today," Aniya said before icing KC.

Social media users loved that Megan used her presence to uplift Aniya.

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After announcing The Girls as the winners of "Hot Girl Bakery," Megan Thee Stallion revealed she had one more dessert on the menu for the Islanders: the results of the public vote that would determine which dumped Casa Amor bombshells would return to the island.

Since revenge is a dish best served cold, the newly returned bombshells made their entrances in giant cakes. These two bombshells were revealed to be Amora, who briefly explored a connection with Sincere at Casa Amor, and Carl, who had built a strong connection with Aniya in the villa.

Viewers were excited that Aniya might have a shot with Carl again.

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However, Amora's arrival might stir some trouble for Sincere and Melanie, who were already in a tense spot after having a fight earlier that day about Sincere’s behavior at Casa Amor. The cake might be gone this episode, but the post-cake regret is just getting started.

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The "Casa Amor" portion of Love Island USA ended with a recoupling in Season 8, Episode 21, marking the ultimate test of faith for the Islanders when it comes to their partners. One couple in particular passed with flying colors, and social media users couldn't contain their excitement.

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Things weren't looking too hopeful for The Girls (Aniya, Jen, Kayda, Kenzie, Melanie, and Trinity) when Casa Amor first aired in Season 8, Episode 17, kicking off with a dramatic livestream of The Boys (KC, Caleb, Zach, Corbin, Sincere, and Bryce) receiving lap dances from the Casa Amor bombshells (Amora, Parmida, Jaiden, Tierra, Alannah, and Sydney). Things got even more confusing for The Girls when they were given the opportunity to explore connections with a boatload (pun intended) of 12 new bombshells at the villa.

Both sides were forced to rethink their existing partnerships, and were given the opportunity to either stay in their couples or choose one of the bombshells to partner up with in Episode 21. Trinity and Bryce were one of three couples who chose to stay loyal to each other, and people were moved by the duo's tear-filled reunion. 

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Some people are saying that the recoupling of Trinity and Bryce might give them a chance to be this season's winning couple.

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Two other couples also had us biting our fingernails with uncertainty because both had explored other connections during Casa Amor: Kayda and Zach, and Melanie and Sincere. Kayda explored a connection with Chay while Zach briefly spoke to Alannah (who has since been removed from the rest of the season), and Melanie explored a connection with Corey while Sincere got to know Amora.

However, both duos ultimately decided to stay coupled within their existing connections. Melanie didn't let Sincere off the hook so easily for his behavior at Casa Amor though, and social media users had some conflicting thoughts about the situation.

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While Kayda, Zach, Melanie, and Sincere reaffirmed their existing connections, Aniya did not have the same luck with KC. Aniya chose to stay local to KC, but KC walked in with Tierra — ending their connection and leaving Aniya single and vulnerable.

Aniya was devastated not only at KC's betrayal, but also because choosing KC meant that she had to give up a connection with Carl, the bombshell she had genuinely hit it off with during Casa Amor. Social media users were sympathetic to Aniya's heartbreak.

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The Girls came to Aniya's defense, calling out KC for being dishonest with Aniya. Trinity and Tierra got into an argument, with Tierra calling Trinity a "little girl." Let’s just say there wasn't much amor in the casa that night.

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The other Islanders chose to partner up with the new bombshells: Jen chose Gal, Caleb chose Jaiden, Kenzie chose Dylan, and Corbin chose Parmida (followed by a series of "boos" from The Girls).

The remaining bombshell men who did not get picked (Carl, Chay, Corey, and Ronnie) were asked to leave the villa. Bombshell women Amora and Sydney's exits were not shown on-screen.

Despite the episode ending on a heartbreaking note for Aniya, a call for a public vote on which dumped Islander (between Amora and Sydney for the bombshell women and Carl, Chay, Corey, and Ronnie for the bombshell men) should be allowed to return to the villa left viewers with some hope. 

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If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

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If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

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Admission.

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ENTRY

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Clear.

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CRISP

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Hurdle Word 3 hint

Smack.

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SPLAT

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Discovered.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

FOUND

Final Hurdle hint

Crown.

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TIARA

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