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A ban on VPNs to access porn sites was supposed to go into effect in Utah weeks ago, but it's now on hold.

The statute, SB 73, expands on Utah's 2023 age-verification law (SB 287), which requires proof of age like a digital ID card, a third-party verification service, or a credit card, in order to view adult content or content the state deems "harmful to minors." Pornhub blocked itself from Utah when SB 287 went into effect.

SB 73 instructs that a porn site can't "facilitate or encourage the use of a virtual private network [VPN]." A VPN masks someone's real location. This law functionally requires porn sites to somehow block traffic from VPNs, which the digital civil liberties nonprofit, Electronic Frontier Foundation, called "a technical whack-a-mole that likely no company can win."

SEE ALSO: Age-verification is hurting sex educators and sex workers, studies suggest

Now, the enactment of this law has been delayed due to a legal challenge by Aylo, the parent company of Pornhub. Aylo filed the complaint against the Utah Division of Consumer Protection and the state's Department of Commerce on April 22, stating, "There is no feasible way for a private company like Aylo to reliably verify whether any particular individual is using a virtual private network (VPN), proxy server, or other locationmasking technology — and therefore no way to determine whether a user who appears to be located outside Utah is, in fact, located inside Utah."

The complaint alleges that complying with SB 73 could expose Aylo to liability risks under other jurisdictions' laws, such as consumer privacy protections. Aylo says it would have to implement age verification for all users everywhere, regardless of where they are, because, as stated above, there's no way to determine where a user is actually located. Aylo claims that the law exceeds Utah's authority under the U.S. Constitution, as all states are supposed to have "equal sovereignty," and that it violates the Constitution's Commerce Clause, which limits a state's authority to regulate interstate commerce. Finally, Aylo claims Utah is violating the Foreign Commerce Clause, which gives the federal government sole authority to regulate commerce with other countries.

Enforcement of SB 73 is now delayed until Sept. 3, AVN reported, but only Aylo properties (which include Pornhub, YouPorn, and RedTube).

"It's illegal for Utah to get in the way of what people in other states do on the internet, and the only way that their law can be implemented would do exactly that," campaigns and communications director for digital rights advocacy group Fight for the Future, Lia Holland, said in a public statement. "Utah says they're doing it for the kids. But passing a law that gets you sued and wastes resources isn’t how you protect kids. It’s time for some grown-up logic here."

Holland calls on Utah officials to meet with tech justice organizations to pass legislation that's "grounded in reality and the constitution to protect us all from bad actors online by giving us the tools to defend our privacy, our freedom of speech, and all the rights that big tech companies that love age verification and VPN bans have been stripping away."

While lawmakers say age-verification laws are meant to protect children, preliminary studies suggest they don't achieve that aim and might instead infringe on adults' First Amendment rights.

Free speech advocates call for device-level filters instead. Aylo recently made Pornhub available in the UK again due to the implementation of such filters on Apple devices, after blocking it due to the UK's age-verification law, the Online Safety Act.

SAVE $100: As of May 20, get the Dreame L50 Ultra for $849.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $949.99. That's a discount of 11%.

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Tired of spending all your time vacuuming and mopping your floors to keep them tidy? It's 2026. You can employ a robot vacuum to handle all of those chores for you. And if you're looking for one that you can rely on to get the job done while also saving a little cash, we've found an excellent pick for you that's up for grabs at Amazon.

As of May 20, get the Dreame L50 Ultra for $849.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $949.99. That's $100 off and a discount of 11%.

SEE ALSO: These are the top 4 robot vacuums for carpet after passing the cat hair test on my rugs

This powerful unit boasts a 19,500Pa Vormax suction system that's backed by a TurboForce motor, so it can cut through dirt and debris like butter. It uses a HyperStream brush system to help get through and suck up hair, dirt, crumbs, and whatever else you might find in your carpet, even if it's been ground in from footpaths. Plus, if you need edges and other hard-to-reach areas covered, it has a special set of extendable arms that can reach out and brush while vacuuming and mopping.

It comes with a special all-in-one docking station as well, so it can both empty dust and dirt on its own and refill and clean its own mop. No touching dirt or filthy water from the mop, so you truly can set it and forget it for now, and leave it for up to 100 days before you need to step in.

If you're ready for a robot vacuum and mop to step in and take over, it's time to leave it to this Dreame unit, which can do everything on its own. Grab it while it's discounted to sweeten the deal.

The best Memorial Day portable power station deals at a glance: Best overall deal Anker Solix C1000 $449.99 (save $50) Get Deal Best waterproof portable power station Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra $899.10 (save $99.90) Get Deal Best power station deal for creators DJI Power 1000 V2 $386.10 (save $42.90) Get Deal

If you go by the calendar, the official start of summer in June 21. But we won't hear anything of the sort. We prefer to celebrate the unofficial start, the long Memorial Day weekend, which is coming up in just a few days. And as the season turns to outdoor activities and adventures, now's the time to think about upgrading any relevant tech and devices — the kind of things to get the fun going all summer long.

If you've yet to get the buzz around portable power stations, this is the moment to do it. Camping season is very nearly here, so it's worth snagging a powerful model to stay fully charged. It'll keep phones powered, along with portable speakers, earbuds, and anything else you might need on that camping trip. You can also use the electric air pump for the inflatables before hitting the beach or pool.

The great news is that Memorial Day not only marks the unofficial start of summer, it also means a whole bunch of deals and discounts as retailers jump aboard the festivities with a Memorial Day sale. And the prices are dropping already at Amazon, with plenty of early deals now available.

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Read Mashable's full review of the Anker Solix C1000 here.

For weekends at the campground, it's impossible to go wrong with the Anker Solix C1000. It has 1,056Wh of capacity for keeping your phones charged up and for plugging in the string lights. If you're feeling like more of a glamping experience, pack along the coffee maker and air fryer for comforts from home and easy camping meals. Unlike plenty of models, the Anker Solix C1000 has a built-in LED light which is excellent for both visibility for getting your devices plugged into the ports but also for illuminating the campsite.

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If your summer camping trips might involve wet weather, head out with the waterproof Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra. Rare for portable power stations, it comes with an IP65 waterproof and dust-proof rating. That means it'll hold up to light splashes or sitting near a pile of sawdust in the work shed.

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Read Mashable's full review of the DJI Power 1000 V2 here.

We're all familiar with DJI cameras, drones, and mics, but the brand has been building its lineup of portable power stations in the recent years. The DJI Power 1000 V2 comes with great features for creators, especially those who use DJI drones. The quick-charging SDC ports means super quick recharging of drone batteries.

Even if you're not a creator, the sale price of $386.10 is excellent for a portable power station that offers 1,024Wh of capacity. It also focuses on quiet operation which is great if you'll be using this at home during an outage in a bedroom at night.

More Memorial Day power station deals

• EcoFlow Trail 300 — $146.99 $249 (save $102.01)

• Anker Solix C300 — $169.99 $249.99 (save $80)

• EcoFlow River 3 — $195.99 $239 (save $43.01)

• EcoFlow River 2 Max — $289 $449 (save $160)

• Jackery Explorer 500 — $339 $449 (save $160)

• Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 — $428.99 $799 (save $370.01)

• Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 —  $499.99 $799 (save $299.01)

• DJI Power 2000 — $719.99 $1,299 (save $579.01)

• Jackery Explorer 2000 V2 — $798.99 $1,499 (save $700.01)

• Bluetti Elite 300 — $1,098.99 $1,449 (save $350.01)

• Jackery HomePower 3000 — $1,169 $2,499 (save $1,330)

• Anker Solix F3800 Plus – $2,294.99 $2,699.99 (save $405)

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Having spent time both in front of and behind the camera, Kelsey Impicciche has long perfected her content creation set-up.

The gamer and YouTube creator has amassed a following that numbers in the millions, having spent the past 12 years posting videos of herself playing The Sims, Animal Crossing, and more life simulator games to her channel under the handle @kelseydangerous.

SEE ALSO: How Kelsey Impicciche turned a viral 'Sims' video into 1 million YouTube subscribers

Impicciche also worked at BuzzFeed for several years, where her breakout video on BuzzFeed's Multiplayer channel, "Single Girl Tries The 100 Baby Challenge In The Sims 4," has garnered 24 million views since it debuted in 2018. This past year, she added "author" to her resume thanks to the 2026 release of her debut novel, The Voice of the Ocean.

Impicciche's dreamy set-up includes two Alienware monitors. Credit: Kelsey Impicciche To record audio, she uses a Shure mic pluged into a Zoom H6 audio recorder. Credit: Kelsey Impicciche

While she may have her go-to filming and streaming set-up now, that wasn't always the case.

"You don't have to know it perfect at the beginning. You learn by doing," says Impicciche.

Credit: Zooey Liao/Mashable/Amazon/Kelsey Impicciche

We chatted with Impicciche at BookCon to get a full rundown on her filming essentials, including the tech that can handle the heft of all her gaming needs.

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Before cameras, mics, and lights even come into the picture, Impicciche needs a PC.

"I need one that can handle The Sims, because it's a huge game," says Impicciche.

She uses two Cyberpower PC towers, which she mentions can be custom built online (her specific models are no longer available.) Also crucial to her streaming endeavors are Elgato capture cards.

For monitors, Impicciche uses two Alienware monitors, one standard and one curved.

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For simultaneously filming and gaming, a good pair of headphones is essential. Impicciche likes both the HyperX Cloud and Logitech G735 headphones.

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Whether she's streaming or filming, Impicciche uses the Canon C100 with a 24-70mm lens.

"This camera connects directly to my PC using another Elgato capture card and it's HDMI output," says Impicciche.

The C100 is no longer sold new, but it remains a widely beloved video camera and can be purchased used.

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Impicciche's audio set-up includes a Shure SM7B microphone and a Zoom H6 audio recorder.

"My microphone is on a splitter so it feeds into the Zoom H6 for recording sound for video, but it also feeds into my audio mixer so I can use it for streaming."

Her audio mixer also connects to her streaming PC so she can adjust the sound of her game, personal audio, and music all on the same device. Currently, she uses the TC-Helicon GoXLR but wouldn't recommend it as the company is no longer supporting updates on the tech.

She also keeps a back-up microphone attached to her camera on the off chance her main microphone runs out of storage.

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Lighting is crucial for all content creators. While Impicciche thinks the best light for filming any type of content is a window with really good natural light, sometimes you have to fake it. For filming for YouTube or streaming, her set-up includes two key lights from Elgato.

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Not all of Impicciche's content requires the full set-up. For filming TikTok content, she gets it done with her iPhone and a Rode mic. The Rode VideoMic Me-C+ plugs directly into her phone so she doesn't have to worry about connecting wireless mics on the go.

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The best early Memorial Day deals to shop on Amazon: Best TV deal 65-inch Hisense Class U7 Series MiniLED ULED 4K Google TV (65U75QG) $696.94 (save $803.05) Get Deal Best portable power station deal Anker Solix C1000 $449.99 (save $50) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Bose QuietComfort Earbuds $149 (save $30) Get Deal Best kitchen deal Ninja Slushi (88 ounce) $259 (save $90.99) Get Deal Best early robot vacuum deal Eufy C28 Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo $499.98 (save $300.01) Get Deal

The long Memorial Day weekend is almost upon us. And like every other major calendar event, Amazon has jumped on the celebrations with a sale. And — as is often the case with Amazon sales — you don't even need to wait for the official date to get savings. Indeed, Amazon's Memorial Day is in full swing right now.

To keep the deals seasonal, Amazon's Memorial Day sale has seen prices drop on summer-themed items, including portable power stations, a TV worthy of every MLB and World Cup game, and stacks of camping gear. There are also excellent deals for home upgrades, from the kitchen to the backyard — everything you need to get the summer party going.

Before the holiday weekend officially kicks off, here are the best early Amazon Memorial Day deals. Grab them now and leave the weekend open for relaxation and fun.

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Summer is undeniably getting hotter. If you'll be taking respite indoors this summer, it might be high time to make a TV upgrade. Hisense makes some of the best bang-for-your-buck models and that certainly applies to Amazon's deal on the 65-inch Hisense U7 LED 4K TV. Not only does it have impressive stats like 3,000 nits of brightness, it has a native refresh rate of 165Hz which makes it an excellent (and affordable) gaming TV. Plus, it has four HDMI 2.1 inputs.

More TV deals

• Amazon Ember 50-inch 4-Series with Fire TV (2025) — $309.99 $399.99 (save $90)

• Hisense 75-inch U6 Pro Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $849.99 $1,399.99 (save $550)

• Hisense 65-inch S7 Canvas QLED 4K TV — $1,099.99 $1,999.99 (save $900)

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Read Mashable's full review of the Anker Solix C1000 portable power station here.

I've tested dozens of portable power stations, and the Anker Solix C1000 remains one of the best models for taking along to the campground. Sure, Anker has already launched the Solix C1000 Gen 2 but the original C1000 comes with some features that are excellent for camping. For one, the built-in LED lightbar is fantastic for using around the campsite, which is missing from the new Gen 2.

The Solix C1000 has six AC ports, an impressive amount for a power station with 1,056Wh capacity. There's also the dual USB-A and USB-C ports for plenty of options while camping.

More portable power station deals

• EcoFlow River 3 — $195.99 $239 (save $43.01)

• Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 — $428.99 $799 (save $370.01)

• Bluetti Elite 100 V2 — $429 $569 (save $140)

• Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 — $499.99 $799 (save $299.01)

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Read our full review of the Bose QuietComfort earbuds here.

Summer calls for endless playlists and great earbuds. The playlists are up to you, but we recommend the budget-friendly Bose QuietComfort Earbuds for jamming out. When it comes to the entire lineup of Bose headphones and earbuds, Mashable feels the QuietComfort earbuds have amazing sound quality, especially given their lower price point compared to other Bose earbuds. The noise cancellation is solid and the fit is both secure and comfortable.

Ahead of Memorial Day, Amazon has all colorway options on sale for $149, down from the list price of $179. Since this is the lowest price we've seen at Amazon all year, now's a great time to make the upgrade.

More earbuds deals

• JBL Tune Flex — $49.95 $99.95 (save $50)

• Apple AirPods 4 — $99 $129 (save $30)

• Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 — $189.99 $229 (save $39.01)

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — $249 $299 (save $50)

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Read Mashable's full review of the Ninja Slushi here.

If you're ready to make this the summer, a slushy machine is bound to make that happen. While there haven't been too many machines that replicate that perfect summer treat we run to the corner store for, the Ninja Slushi is here to save us. Amazon must also recognize how perfect this is for summer because the pre-Memorial Day sale price of $259 matches the rarely-seen record low price at Amazon.

More kitchen deals

• Ninja Blast Portable Blender — $49.99 $69.99 (save $20)

• Mueller Vegetable Chopper — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25)

• Nespresso Vertuo Next Espresso Maker — $146.97 $229.95 (save $82.98)

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Read Mashable's full review of the Eufy C28 here.

Unless you espeically love vacuuming or mopping, there's not a whole lot of reason to do it manually anymore. We have great robot vacuums that can also take care of mopping and the budget-friendly Eufy C28 combo is already on sale ahead of Memorial Day. Mashable's robot vacuum expert Leah Stodart tested the new Eufy C28 and said, "When it comes to big spills and dried stains, the Eufy C28 is easily the most efficient robot mop in the $600 to $800 price range I've ever tested." Its compact size could also be a benefit for smaller homes or apartments.

More robot vacuum deals

• Roborock Q7 M5 Robot Vacuum and Mop — $149.98 $239.99 (save $90.01)

• Shark AV2501S AI Ultra Robot Vacuum — $299.99 $549.99 (save $150)

• Roborock Qrevo S5V Robot Vacuum and Mop — $549.99 $899.99 (save $250)

• Dreame X50 Ultra Robot Vacuum — $899.98 $1,049.99 (save $150.01)

• Roborock Qrevo CurvX Robot Vacuum and Mop — $899.98 $1,499.99 (save $600.01)

Are you still paying for all of your online services? Well, it's time to kick some paid services to the curb and start self-hosting. Here are five self-hosted services that aren't just free, but they're actually better than their paid alternatives.

NFC tags are incredibly cheap yet useful tools in your smart home. Not only can they trigger automations in Home Assistant, they can also log which device scanned them. I have an NFC tag next to my front door, and it's removed the need for a surprising number of other smart home devices.

I've always been a little bemused by operating system fanboys (because there is such a thing) making a fuss about a feature from one system being copied by another. Every time Android or iOS implements a feature the other did first, fans on either side are indignant.

At its annual Google I/O developers conference on Tuesday, Google announced several new features that will work with Chrome. They include two tools that make it easier to identify AI-generated content and deepfakes right in the world's most popular web browser.

First up, Google is adding its SynthID verification to Chrome "over the coming weeks," according to a company blog post. Launched three years ago, SynthID is a digital AI watermarking and detection technology from Google DeepMind that works on images, videos, and audio files. OpenAI, Kakao, and ElevenLabs are implementing SynthID into their content as well, Google said.

Google is also bringing content credential verification from the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) to Chrome "in the coming months." Within their browser, users will be able to screen content for C2PA metadata, which denotes AI modification.

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SEE ALSO: Everything announced at the Google I/O 2026 keynote: AI, more AI, and smart glasses

Later this summer, Google's new Gemini Spark personal AI agent will work within Chrome. Powered by Gemini 3.5 Flash, Google's fresh AI model, Spark runs 24/7 in the cloud — meaning it doesn't need a local device like a laptop or Mac Mini to keep working. Spark will be available in beta to Google AI Ultra subscribers next week, Google said.

Finally, users can now attach Chrome tabs alongside queries in Google's updated AI-powered Search box, which also runs on Gemini 3.5 Flash. It works with images, videos, and files as well. This one's actually available today wherever Search's AI Mode is available.

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TL;DR: Watch USA vs. Germany in the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships for free on IIHF.TV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships continue with more exciting contests between top international sides. USA vs. Germany is next on the schedule. Germany have really struggled so far, so USA will be expected to win this one without too much hassle.

If you're interested in watching the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is USA vs. Germany?

USA vs. Germany in the 2026 IIHF World Championships starts at 2:20 p.m. ET on May 20. This fixture takes place at the Swiss Life Arena in Zurich.

How to watch USA vs. Germany for free

USA vs. Germany in the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships is available to live stream for free on IIHF.TV.

IIHF.TV is not available in some locations due to regional broadcasting restrictions (blocked locations listed here), but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in a location with access, meaning you can stream the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in a location with access

4. Connect to IIHF.TV

5. Watch the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships 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 pretty generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream USA vs. Germany plus every other fixture before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming platforms from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for the Ice Hockey World Championships?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for streaming live sport on free platforms, 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 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 USA vs. Germany in the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Watch the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships for free on IIHF.TV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

We're still buzzing from the international hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics, but 2026 is not done yet. We know the focus of the ice hockey world is firmly fixed on the resolution of the NHL season right now, but the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships is here to offer something to fans without a vested interest in the Stanley Cup.

This tournament doesn't have quite the same prestige as the Winter Olympics, but the 2024 World Championship was the most successful in terms of overall attendance. We're expecting this tournament in Switzerland to be just as popular as the USA, Canada, Czechia, Sweden, Finland, and other top sides battle it out on the ice.

If you're interested in watching the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

What is the Ice Hockey World Championships?

The Ice Hockey World Championships are an annual international men's ice hockey tournament organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation. 16 teams are divided into two groups for the Preliminary Round played in a single round robin format. The top-four ranked teams of each group advance to the knockout rounds.

The defending champions are Czechia.

When is the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships?

The 2026 IIHF World Championships will take place from May 15-31. This year's tournament will be hosted by Zurich and Fribourg, Switzerland.

How to watch the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships for free

The 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships is available to live stream for free on IIHF.TV.

IIHF.TV is not available in some locations due to regional broadcasting restrictions (blocked locations listed here), but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in a location with access, meaning you can stream the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for 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 a location with access

4. Connect to IIHF.TV

5. Watch the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships 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 pretty generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream the tournament before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming platforms from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for the Ice Hockey World Championships?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for streaming live sport on free platforms, 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 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 the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships for free with ExpressVPN.

Your smart home shouldn’t be hard to understand, but the reality is often a different story. You know that some lights turn on and off automatically, how to control the HVAC, and which switches should never be turned off at the wall.

WhatsApp is working on a new feature: Messages that disappear after you read them.

This is according to WABetaInfo, which found the feature in the latest WhatsApp for iOS beta, version 26.19.10.72.

According to the WhatsApp beta screenshot posted by the outlet, the feature will appear under the "Privacy - Default message timer" part of WhatsApp's settings. The user can choose to have the timer off, have the messages disappear after a fixed period of time (currently available options are 24 hours, 7 days, and 90 days), or "After reading."

According to the introductory text in WhatsApp, when "After reading" is selected, messages disappear "after they're read," while unread messages disappear after 24 hours. While that's a bit vague, the screenshots posted by WABetaInfo discover that this feature actually adds an additional timer, which kicks off after a message has been read. The options for this secondary timer are 5 minutes, 1 hour, or 12 hours.

The feature is not fool-proof, and WhatsApp adds a disclaimer that people "may find other ways to save messages." But it is the safest option yet if you want the messages to be read once, and only once, by the intended recipient.

SEE ALSO: WhatsApp tests Plus subscription. But what do you actually get?

It's unclear when the feature will become available widely. WhatsApp has previously tested the feature on Android, and now it's expanded it to iOS devices as well, signalling it may happen soon.

Smart locks have become easier to recommend over the past few years, but there are still a few sticking points. Compatibility is one of them. Many locks work best inside a single ecosystem, and some still require extra hubs or bridges to unlock their full feature set.

SAVE $25: As of May 20, the Fire TV Stick 4K Select is on sale for $14.99 at Amazon. Use the coupon code SELECT4K to access this record-low price.

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From binge-watching your favorite box sets to streaming live sports, dedicated streaming devices have become a staple in many homes.

Brands like Amazon, Google, and Roku all offer their own take on smart TV streaming, and there are options for all budgets and streaming setups. One such device is the Fire TV Stick 4K Select, an affordable way to upgrade to 4K streaming. And as of May 20, it's on sale for $14.99 at Amazon with the coupon code SELECT4K.

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The Fire TV Stick 4K Select is just one of Amazon's streaming devices. This one is designed for 4K Ultra HD watching with HDR10+ support, so movie nights are always great quality. With this device, you'll also get access to a wide range of apps including Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Apple TV+, and many more, along with lots of ad-supported content.

Setup is nice and easy, just plug the device into a TV and connect to WiFi for streaming. You'll also need to power it via a wall outlet, but you'll get all you need to use it in the box.

Find this streaming device at Amazon now.

SAVE $30: As of May 20, the Nothing Headphone (a) is down to a new low price of $169 at Amazon. This is $30 off their full price of $199.

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Memorial Day deals have officially landed, and we've been keeping a keen eye on exciting discounts already live.

For those looking to scoop up new headphones, we've already spotted some great offers at Amazon: The new Nothing Headphone (a) is already on sale for a record-low price.

As of May 20, every available color of the Nothing Headphone (a) is down to $169 at Amazon. This deal saves you $30 on the list price of $199, marking a new low price at the retailer.

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Mashable's Bethany Allard reviewed these headphones and had high praise for them. She said: "The Nothing Headphone (a) is the best pair of headphones from Nothing, and one of the best pairs of mid-range headphones available to get, thanks to their solid all-around performance and standout battery life."

Allard adds: "Nothing backs up the great look of these headphones with a solid performance, rounding out decent sound and ANC with plenty of ease built into the user experience, topped up with truly unbeatable battery life." And if you're curious how long that battery life is? Allard says they offer, "75 hours of battery life with ANC and 135 hours without."

There's no telling how long this offer will last, so be quick to jump on this deal on the Nothing Headphone (a) at Amazon.

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You’re probably not going to 3D print your next sofa or dining table (even though somebody out there has probably tried), so a trip to IKEA might be the right choice. But what about those smaller, modular, expandable items that end up in your cart every time you visit?

Donald Trump talking to the media about his controversial $400 million White House ballroom in front of a noisy construction site was always going to a silver platter of potential late night jokes — and in the monologue above, Jimmy Kimmel makes the most of it.

The host has more than a few ridiculous moments to chose between, from Trump saying it's "a very complex building" and "the roof also goes down into the basement" to the president's poster boards blowing away in the wind.

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"Can you imagine the Iranians watching that this morning?" asks Kimmel. "Minutes before his deadline to bomb them he's showing off plans for the new dance floor, where he's going to cha-cha to 'YMCA'. I mean if he wasn't so dumb, it might be diabolical. But it isn't. He's dumb."

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TL;DR: Amazon has the Magic: The Gathering Edge of Eternities Play Booster Box available from $143.88, down from its $164.70 list price.

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If you missed out on Edge of Eternities when the Magic: The Gathering set first launched, Amazon’s latest price cut gives you a decent excuse to finally give your deckbuilding a deep space theme.

As of May 20, Amazon has the Magic: The Gathering Edge of Eternities Play Booster Box available from $143.88 through its other sellers section, down from the $164.70 list price. That works out to 13% off, saving you $20.82 before tax. Since you’re getting 30 Play Boosters in the box, you’re paying about $4.80 per pack. 

This $143.88 listing, sold by Gaming Universe Corp, comes with an expected delivery date range between May 26-28. However, if you don’t mind paying slightly more, a $144.96 listing — shipped and sold by Champion Gaming — can come as soon as May 21-22 at the time of writing. 

Walmart has the same box listed for $142.95, down from $169.99, while TCGplayer listings start from $124.97 with shipping included. So Amazon isn’t the cheapest overall, but if you prefer ordering through Amazon as your main trading card retailer, these are still decent prices for the full sealed box.

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The Edge of Eternities theme is Magic’s first proper space opera expansion, sending players into the Sothera system with alien factions, distant planets, cosmic magic, and an unstable supervoid threatening the center of it all. It also brings four newer mechanics into play: Station, Warp, Landers, and Void.

Inside the box are 30 Edge of Eternities Play Boosters. Each pack includes 14 Magic cards and one token, with one to four cards of Rare or higher rarity, three to five Uncommons, six to nine Commons, and one Land card. Every booster also includes at least one Traditional Foil, with a chance at a Foil Borderless Mythic and Traditional Foil Lands replacing regular lands in 20% of packs.

Among other MTG deals, you can still get the Magic: The Gathering Marvel's Spider-Man Scene Box at $14 off. What’s more, preorders for the official KPop Demon Hunters Trading Cards are live on Amazon. 

If you’re a Pokémon TCG fan, the newly-announced Pitch Black expansion is available to pre-order at TCGplayer.

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