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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.

Home Assistant is powerful smart home software that's packed with a huge number of features. There's so much it can do, and so much that you can do with it, that sometimes you might need a little guidance, help, or inspiration. There are some great Home Assistant resources available that you can turn to.

I'm happy to see that people are apparently getting back on the physical media wagon. By some miracle, DVDs and Blu-ray discs have remained in production and are still readily available, but for a while it seemed like the fervor for streaming might kill off physical media for good.

The traditional Linux tools like nano, man, cat, cd, ls etc. are almost four decades old now. They come from a time when computers had black-and-white screens and less computing power than your phone.

It's been almost two years since House of the Dragon season 2 ended on a cliffhanger. Tonight, we get answers in theHouse of the Dragon season 3 premiere, which airs at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and streams on HBO Max.

Vibe coding—despite huge improvements over the last two years—has always been hit-and-miss, with emphasis on "miss" if you're not very careful about how you use it. Fable 5—for the brief time it was available—felt like it finally changed that.

A smart home doesn’t need to cost a lot of money, and it certainly doesn’t mean paying a monthly fee. Here are some things I do to ensure that the only money I spend on my smart home is for devices that I can use without a pricey premium plan.

TL;DR: The iPhone 17e, iPhone 17, or iPhone 17 Pro are available for free with T-Mobile. Here's everything you need to know to qualify for this promotion.

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Have you heard? Tim Cook says iPhone price increases are unavoidable due to an ongoing memory chip price crunch that won't end anytime soon.

That's bad news for iPhone aficionados, but fortunately, mobile carriers like T-Mobile are continuing to drop free deals for savvy shoppers.

Want to switch networks or finally upgrade? T-Mobile has dropped a fresh batch of deals to help you get a new iPhone for free:

• 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.

It's important to note that T-Mobile isn't just handing over the latest iPhone lineup without some strings attached. The retail cost of your iPhone is offset by 24 consecutive monthly bill credits. Your monthly statement will show a charge for the financing of the phone, immediately followed by an equal credit balancing that charge to $0.

That means you are entering a 24-month commitment with the network. If you decide to bounce to another carrier or upgrade to the iPhone 18 before the end of your contract, the remaining unpaid balance on the phone will be due immediately.

You will need to pay taxes and a $35 activation charge, but that's a small price to pay for a new iPhone. And with warnings about incoming price increases, there really couldn't be a better time to lock in this free promo.

Score the latest iPhones for free with T-Mobile.

As web developers, we deal with text all the time. Whether it's JSON, HTML, URLs, Markdown, or something else. Nobody talks about the utilities that boost your productivity when managing these, so I will. I have three tools that'll help you make faster remote API calls, build and learn jq more quickly, and transform strings from one format to many others.

TL;DR: Live stream New Zealand vs. Egypt in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule is stacked this weekend, with New Zealand vs. Egypt rounding out the action. Both teams drew their opening games, and looked pretty impressive in doing so. We're expecting a close contest between two talented sides.

If you want to watch New Zealand vs. Egypt in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is New Zealand vs. Egypt?

New Zealand vs. Egypt in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 9 p.m. ET on June 21. This fixture takes place at BC Place Vancouver.

How to watch New Zealand vs. Egypt for free

New Zealand vs. Egypt in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on ITVX.

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

Live stream New Zealand vs. Egypt 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 ITVX

5. Watch New Zealand vs. Egypt 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 New Zealand vs. Egypt (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 ITVX?

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

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is 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 New Zealand vs. Egypt in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.

The 2026 World Cup continues with one of the of the biggest days of the tournament so far.

Today, June 21, sees action from Uruguay, Spain, and Belgium, with four group games in total. There are some intriguing matchups — not to mention world-class players — so we recommend catching as much of today's soccer as possible.

The action kicks off from 12 p.m. ET. We've broken down the details for you below. Here's what you need to know to tune in live today.

FIFA World Cup schedule today: June 21

• Group H: Spain vs. Saudi Arabia (Atlanta Stadium) — kickoff at 12 p.m. ET

• Group G: Belgium vs. Iran (Los Angeles Stadium) — kickoff at 3 p.m. ET

• Group H: Uruguay vs. Cape Verde (Miami Stadium) — kickoff at 6 p.m. ET

• Group G: New Zealand vs. Egypt (BC Place Vancouver) — kickoff at 9 p.m. ET

How to watch FIFA World Cup games todayWatch Spain vs. Saudi Arabia

Spain are European Champions and entered the World Cup as one of the favorites to win it. They came unstuck in their opening game against underdogs Cape Vedre, failing to score and having to settle for a draw — one of the biggest talking points of the tournament so far. Not even superstar player Yamal could make the difference. Fans would expect the Spanish to beat Saudi Arabia, but fans would have also expected the same thing against Cape Vedre. Live coverage will be on FOX and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

Watch Belgium vs. Iran

Belgium have a solid squad of experienced players — including Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Leandro Trossard — but they had a frustrating first-round game with Egypt that ended 1-1. Iran were also held to a draw in an unexpectedly exciting game against New Zealand. This next game is one to watch, with both teams looking to put three points on the board and advance to the knockout stage. Belgium are considered the stronger team but Iran have the capability to sting bigger opponents. Live coverage will be on FS1 and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

Watch Uruguay vs. Cape Verde

Uruguay had a miserable opening game, drawing 1-1 with Saudi Arabia. Can the original World Cup winners improve in their second outing? Before the tournament started, the smart money would have been on Uruguay sailing past World Cup first-timers Cape Verde, but Cape Verde's performance against Spain was nothing short of incredible. They had a near-impenetrable defense, bolstered by a legend-making performance from their goalkeeper, Vozinha. Fans are excited to see if the underdogs can do it again. Live coverage will be on FS1 and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

Watch New Zealand vs. Egypt

New Zealand are also underdogs. Indeed, this is just the Kiwis' third World Cup appearance, but they showed grit in their opening 2-2 draw with Iran. And while Egypt have also played relatively few World Cups — this is just their fourth time in 90 years — they have potential right now following a semi-final finish at the African Cup of Nations and leadership from the one and only Mo Salah. Live coverage will be on ET, FS1 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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TL;DR: Live stream Uruguay vs. Cape Verde 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.

Cape Verde shocked the world by snatching a 0-0 draw from Spain in the first round of 2026 FIFA World Cup games. Can they go again and secure another shocking result against Uruguay? It's going to be another tough test for the minnows.

If you want to watch Uruguay vs. Cape Verde in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Uruguay vs. Cape Verde?

Uruguay vs. Cape Verde in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 6 p.m. ET on June 21. This fixture takes place at the Miami Stadium.

How to watch Uruguay vs. Cape Verde for free

Uruguay vs. Cape Verde 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 Uruguay vs. Cape Verde 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 Uruguay vs. Cape Verde for free from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.99 only at ExpressVPN Get Deal

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 Uruguay vs. Cape Verde (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 Uruguay vs. Cape Verde in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.