The 2024 Oscars are a week away, which could mean it’s crunch time if you want to watch more nominees before the ceremony. There are 10 flicks vying for best picture, and many are on popular streamers like Netflix and Paramount Plus. (If you went to back-to-back screenings of Barbie and Oppenheimer, that’s already two vying flicks you can tick off your list).
Below, you’ll see films up for awards — including all the best picture contenders — and where you can find them in the US. Note that if a film isn’t currently on a streaming service you subscribe to, that could change. Poor Things, for example, costs $20 to buy right now, but it hits Hulu on March 7. Get your pre-show binge underway, because the 96th Academy Awards air on ABC on March 10.
Note: These descriptions have been pulled straight from official websites for the films and from press websites and occasionally edited for style.
Whether you plan to travel or just like learning new languages, grabbing a language-learning app can be a great way to reach that goal. Of course, they do tend to be expensive, and one of the best, Rosetta Stone, is currently having a big sale that’s worth grabbing. You get 25 languages to pick from, and you can learn at your own pace since it’s a lifetime subscription, so if pressure tends to put you off learning things, this deal is perfect.
While it usually goes for $399, StackSocial has discounted it heavily down to just $190 using the coupon code ROSETTA. That knocks a little bit extra off the already existing 52% discount and is way cheaper than what Rosetta is currently offering. The only caveat is that the coupon code ends today, so be sure to take advantage of it before it expires.
Rosetta Stone is our favorite language learning app for auditory learners and this membership gives you access to 25 different languages, from Spanish to Korean, allowing you to better communicate with locals on your travels and increase your comfort level in international settings. Even if you don’t plan on traveling far from home, improving your language skills has plenty of benefits. Whether you want to speak with international neighbors or enjoy movies and TV shows from other places, hobbyists can also take advantage of this deal.
Every single lesson — no matter the language — is broken up into manageable chunks, both online and offline. You also have access to an immersive learning environment that will keep you interested throughout the course to keep your mind on perfecting your studies. Plus, you can even practice your accent using speech recognition technology.
There’s a huge sale on tech happening right now at Best Buy, including things like TVs, action cameras, laptops, headphones, smart lighting and a whole bunch more. This massive three-day sale wraps up tomorrow, though, so be sure to snag any last-minute deals while they last. A lot of stuff is marked down. To save you time and energy, we’ve gone through the sale and highlighted the best offers. Again, the deals end Sunday — March 3 at 9:59 p.m. PT — so make any selections before then.
It’s worth noting that some items may have additional discounts available for My Best Buy Plus or Total members, so if you’ve been holding out on signing up, now may be the time to consider a subscription. Those are paid accounts, but you could make the money back in exclusive savings during this event or throughout the year if you shop at Best Buy regularly. There are some other perks too, like like free two-day shipping with no minimum amount and extended return windows.
For more device savings, we’ve rounded up the best phone deals, laptop deals and TV deals to help you find exactly what you want without paying full price.
While a lot of folks may do their shopping during the week when there are a lot of deals, you shouldn’t ignore the great weekend bargains you can get. For example, Amazon has a ton of great deals that happen during the weekends that are perfect for all those bargain hunters out there. To that end, we’ve gone through some of the best deals Amazon has to offer and collected them all below so you don’t have to. While you’re at it, it might be worth also checking out CNET’s gift guidesfor some extra bargains, especially if you don’t find what you’re looking for here.
It’s going to be hard to put the remote down this month. You can choose to stream NCAA March Madness games, Disney Plus’ new animated X-Men series, the Oscars, primetime TV shows that are returning with new seasons (like Grey’s Anatomy) and a string of films and original series.
Netflix releases its 3 Body Problem adaptation from Game of Thrones co-creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, and it’s also dropping Damsel, a feature film starring Millie Bobby Brown, a live tennis match and a new series called The Gentlemen. Disney Plus brings you Taylor Swift’s Eras movie, Invincibles returns to Prime Video and The Regime arrives on Max. Meanwhile, The Harry Potter franchise teleports to Peacock beginning March 1.
While some streaming services have more new films and shows to offer than others this March, new seasons, new movies and interesting new shows can make it hard to ignore what’s on TV. But you probably don’t want to spend money on every platform.
Every month, you may need to weigh whether to cancel a streaming service because of cost and the content that’s currently available. With that in mind, I’d like to offer one strategy: Churn like ice cream, which is to say, rotate.
Wondering how? Try subscribing, canceling, watching other services and then resubscribing, ensuring the services you want are on rotation. Rotating streaming services can mix things up and save you cash when Netflix, Disney Plus, Max and others don’t have the content you want to watch at a given time. Just remember to shut off autorenewal for your monthly subscriptions. This method may not fly if you’re sharing your streaming accounts, but if you can work it out, go for it.
Here are my suggestions for which platforms to cancel or keep in March, based on new shows and movies (I didn’t consider live TV streaming services) coming to each platform. Your tastes may be different, but if nothing else, I urge you to at least consider the concept of rotating for savings. Embracing it is easier than you might think. And remember, a VPN can also be a useful tool when you’re streaming.
Read more: 50 TV Shows We’re Looking Forward to Watching in 2024
March Streaming Service Rotation
Keep
Cancel
Disney Plus
X
Hulu
X
Max
X
Apple TV Plus
X
Starz
X
Netflix
X
Paramount Plus
X
Prime Video
X
Peacock
X
X
Keep these subscriptions for March
Disney Plus: Why? Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour arrives here on March 15, so Swifties as well as more casual fans should subscribe to Disney Plus to watch the film. Additionally, Marvel’s X-Men ’97 drops on March 20 on the streamer, reviving the old animated series from the ’90s with 10 episodes. If you want to watch each week, keep this service.
Hulu: I know you probably don’t want to miss Shōgun each week, so don’t drop Hulu. And keep streaming Abbott Elementary here if you’re a cord-cutter. Here’s what else is coming:
The Cleaning Lady, season 3 (March 6)
The Masked Singer, season 11 (March 7)
Oscars 2024 ceremony (March 10)
Grey’s Anatomy, season 20 (March 15)
Station 19, season 7 (March 15)
Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told (March 21)
We Were the Lucky Ones (March 28)
Netflix: 3 Body Problem, Damsel and The Gentlemen are among the most anticipated titles on Netflix in March, but here’s what you may want to stream:
Spaceman starring Adam Sandler (March 1)
Somebody Feed Phil, season 7 (March 1)
The Netflix Slam, a live tennis match between Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz (March 3)
Hot Wheels Let’s Race (March 4)
The Gentlemen (March 7)
Pokemon Horizons: The Series (March 7)
Damsel (March 8)
Queen of Tears (K-drama, March 9)
Girls 5Eva, season 3 (March 14)
Physical: 100, season 2 (March 19)
3 Body Problem (March 21)
Irish Wish with Lindsey Lohan (March 15)
Buying Beverly Hills, season 2 (March 22)
The Beautiful Game (March 29)
Is it Cake? season 3 (March 29)
Max: Max is not a definite keeper, depending on your tastes, but college basketball fans may want Max to stream March Madness on B/R Sports. The sports tier is still available at no additional charge for now. Along with that, there’s also The Regime, a limited series starring Kate Winslet (March 3), Wonka (March 8) and A24’s Dream Scenario (March 15). You can also continue to stream Tokyo Vice, season 2, into April.
Peacock: Peacock is a toss-up. Apples Never Fall has BookTok excited for its TV adaptation, which debuts on March 14. If you have kids, you may want to stream Trolls Band Together on March 14, as well as Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate and Megamind Rules! on March 1. Only keep Peacock if they are a must-watch for you, or if you want to watch the last two episodes of The Traitors.
Prime Video: Invincible returns with the second half of season 2 on March 14. There’s a new Road House film with Jake Gyllenhaal (March 21), and Ricky Stanicky arrives on March 7. If you have a standalone Prime Video subscription and are not interested in these titles, drop it. Remember, Amazon now charges $3 monthly if you want to stream without ads.
You might want to cancel these services
Paramount Plus: The Halo season 2 finale hits on March 21. You can drop Paramount Plus unless you’re a fan of CBS shows, reality TV or want to see The Thundermans Return on March 7. There are also NCAA tournament games available to stream throughout March.
Starz: Keep this service if you want to watch BMF each week, as the new season returns on March 1. Hightown is also airing its final season. Otherwise, cancel the service.
Apple TV Plus: The Napoleon film lands on March 1, with Manhunt arriving on March 15 and Palm Royale on March 20. You can still streamThe New Look or Masters of the Air. I suggest waiting until these series have all episodes available, but if you prefer to watch weekly (or you’re interested in checking out the recently announced Great Movies collection), don’t cancel your $10 Apple TV Plus subscription.
Wait things out to save money
Waiting until most or all of the episodes of your favorite series are available on a platform is a wise strategy if you don’t get FOMO. That way, rather than pay for a service for several months to cover the six- to 10-week run of a show, you can catch up on everything by subscribing for one month. And then repeat the cycle again. This works well if you don’t mind being a binge-watcher.
For example, if you’re keeping Max for Curb Your Enthusiasm (10 episodes) or Tokyo Vice (also 10 episodes), why not hold off until April or May after they wrap? The new X-Men series on Disney Plus has 10 episodes that will be released weekly, and Palm Royale on Apple TV Plus will air its 10 episodes into May. Avoid paying for two or three months of these services when you can wait to watch these shows in full anytime in the spring.
Think about how much you’re paying per month for each streaming service you have, and do the math. Netflix is $7 to $23 (plus extra member fees), and Paramount Plus starts at $6. Apple TV Plus is $10. Disney Plus is anywhere from $2 to $25 depending on bundles, Max costs $10 to $20, Hulu starts at $8 and Starz runs $10. Peacock has a base rate of $6 a month. Should you decide to rotate, set yourself a calendar reminder to alert you when it’s time to re-subscribe or cancel.
See you in April for another streaming service rundown.
With how hectic modern life is, it can be tough to learn new things and work on personal growth, especially given how little free time we get to just relax and unwind. Luckily, there’s a solution in the form of the Headway app, which helps cut down information from nonfiction books into bite-size pieces that are quicker to take in. That includes everything from business strategy to personal development books and everything in between.
Right now you can grab yourself a lifetime subscription to the Headway Premium plan for just $50 instead of the usual $300, an 83% discount. The offer ends Monday, so be sure to snap it up if you’re interested.
Headway serves up 15-minute summaries of nonfiction books, with recommendations based on your needs and goals. It’s designed to help people with packed schedules pick up noteworthy lessons from top-selling titles. A one-year subscription to Headway will cost you $90, which means this deal saves you about 45% on the first year alone — and when you opt for a lifetime subscription to the app from StackSocial you’ll never have to worry about recurring fees.
A wide variety of the best nonfiction books have been boiled down into summaries with key insights and tips. You can dive into multiple topics, including productivity, self-growth and happiness, and you can customize the app based on your recommendations. There are also audio summaries for folks who want to learn on the go or prefer to digest information in audio form. If you want to share the app with a partner or friends, there’s a plan for two users available for $110, or you can get a family plan with four users for $150. We don’t know how long this offer will last, but it’s set to expire soon, so don’t wait too long.
If you do go for a Headway subscription, pair it with one of these headphone and earbuds deals so you can use the app even when out and about. You might even want to kick your productivity up a notch with these helpful to-do list apps, so you can get the most out of your learning and self-improvement journey as you grow.
DJI makes some of the best drones on the market — it’s taken nearly every spot on CNET’s list of favorite drones. The company offers a range of different models, from those designed for personal use to drones used for aerial photography and videography. Of course, their quality means they do cost a pretty penny, so it’s worth taking a look at the DJI deals we’ve collected below.
Top-four chasing Aston Villa will be hoping to make it three English Premier League wins on the spin as they visit Luton Town on Saturday.
Villa are currently in fourth place in the table in an all-important UEFA Champions League qualification spot ahead of Spurs and boss Unai Emery could welcome back Ezri Konsa and Jhon Duran for this match after spells on the sidelines.
Luton come into this home game looking to put a brutal midweek 6-2 thrashing at the hands of Man City in the FA Cup behind them. Rob Edwards’ side have steadily improved over the course of the season, but often aren’t seeing their endeavors rewarded with the points that they have deserved.
With relegation rivals Everton having had their 10-point deduction for breaching Premier League financial rules reduced to 6 points earlier this week, the Hatters know that they have to quickly start to turn those good performances into positive results.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game live wherever you are in the world.
Luton Town vs. Aston Villa: When and where?
Luton Town host Aston Villa at Kenilworth Road on Saturday, March 2. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. GMT (12:30 p.m. ET, 9:30 a.m. PT in the US and Canada; and 4:30 a.m. AEDT on Sunday, March 3, in Australia).
How to watch the Luton vs. Aston Villa game online from anywhere using a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view the game locally, you may need a different way to watch the game — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, non-blackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other great VPN deals taking place right now.
Livestream Luton vs. Aston Villa in the US
Saturday’s Luton Town vs. Aston Villa match is streaming on USA Network, which you can access as part of your cable package or at the NBC Sports website with a valid login, and can be streamed via Sling TV and other more expensive streaming TV services.
Livestream the Luton Town vs. Aston Villa game in the UK
Premier League rights in the UK are split between Sky Sports, Amazon Prime Video and TNT Sports (previously known as BT Sport). Luton vs. Aston Villa is exclusive to Sky Sports, showing on its Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League and Ultra channels. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via its Sky Go app, but cord-cutters will want to get set up with a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the game.
Livestream the Luton Town vs. Aston Villa game in Canada
If you want to stream Luton Town vs. Aston Villa live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to Fubo. The service has exclusive rights for this Premier League season.
Livestream the Luton vs. Aston Villa game in Australia
Football fans Down Under can watch this EPL fixture on streaming service Optus Sport, which is showing every single Premier League game live in Australia this season.
Quick tips for streaming the Premier League using a VPN
With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming EPL matches may vary.
If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
The next time you open the Max streaming service, music and chocolate may be on the menu.
Wonka, the recently released film that chronicles the early days of Roald Dahl’s iconic chocolatier, will join the spread of options on Max next week. Timothée Chalamet specializes in sweets as the young Willy Wonka, and Paul King directs the song and sugar-filled spectacle (as he did the Paddington films). The starry cast also includes Hugh Grant, Keegan-Michael Key, Olivia Colman, Calah Lane and Rowan Atkinson.
Wonka, which received generally favorable reviews, according to Metacritic, could be the next streaming film to satisfy your palate. Here’s when you can catch the musical fantasy flick on Max in the US, plus why a VPN may be worth considering.
When to watch Wonka on Max
Wonka will bring the sugar-fueled singing and dancing to Max in the early morning hours of March 8 (12:01 a.m. PT, 3:01 a.m. ET, to be exact).
If you aren’t a Max subscriber, you can get access to the ad-supported version of the service for $10 a month. That’s the cheapest tier Max offers, but opting for a higher priced tier removes commercials and adds the ability to download movies and shows. While you’re browsing Max, you can also stream Dune before you go see the Chalamet-starring sequel.
If you’d rather pass on subscribing, you can also buy Wonka for $20 from services such as Amazon and Vudu.
How to watch Wonka from anywhere with a VPN
Perhaps you’re traveling abroad and want to stream Max while away from home. With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to access the movie from anywhere in the world. There are other good reasons to use a VPN for streaming, too.
A VPN is the best way to encrypt your traffic to stop your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. Using a VPN is also a great idea if you’re traveling and want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and log-ins when connecting to Wi-Fi networks. Streaming TV can be a bit smoother with a reliable, quality VPN that’s passed our tests and meets our security standards.
You can use a VPN to stream content legally as long as VPNs are allowed in your country and you have a valid subscription to the streaming service you’re using. The US and Canada are among the countries where VPNs are legal, but we advise against streaming or downloading content on illegal torrent sites. We recommend ExpressVPN, but you may opt for another provider from our best list, such as Surfshark or NordVPN.
Follow the VPN provider’s instructions for installation, and choose the US, where Wonka will be streaming on Max. Before you open the streaming app, make sure you’re connected to your VPN using your selected region. If you want to stream Wonka on more than one device, it’s possible you’ll need to configure each one to ensure you’re signed in. Go to settings and check your network connections to verify you’re logged in and connected to your VPN account. Now you’re ready to open Max to stream.
If you run into issues with streaming, first make sure your VPN is up and running on its encrypted IP address. Double-check that you’ve followed installation instructions correctly and picked the right geographical area for viewing. If you still encounter connection problems, you may need to reboot your device. Close all apps and windows, restart your device and connect to your VPN first. Note that some streaming services will restrict VPN access.
When you think of productivity software your mind no doubt takes you straight to Microsoft Office. Love it or loathe it, the world runs on Microsoft software and Office is the go-to for people around the globe, whether they’re writing letters, building complex spreadsheets or sending emails. Whatever the task, if it happens in an office, there’s a good chance that it’s happening thanks to Microsoft Office.
That being said, Microsoft Office has also long been a costly option. So it’s perhaps no surprise that Microsoft introduced a subscription for it. But while it may be worth it for those who use it regularly and need all the latest features, for others the $7 a month adds up really quickly. Thankfully, you don’t have to go the subscription route, thanks to this deal from StackSocial that nets you a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2019 for just $30. That’s a whopping 86% discount on the usual $229 price tag. All you need to do is make sure to pick the version that works with your computer — both Windows and Mac versions of Microsoft Office are on offer at the same $30 price point.
Keep in mind that this deal is only going to be available for a limited time, with StackSocial warning that there are just three days left. Make sure to order your new software soon because you risk paying more if you wait too long.
There are two versions of Office here. Mac users will get the basic Home and Business suite of apps, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and OneNote, while Windows users will get the Professional Plus version with more apps. Just note that you won’t get Microsoft Teams here.
This isn’t the latest version of Office, but compared to signing up for the Microsoft 365 subscription suite, which costs $7 a month or $70 a year for individuals, StackSocial’s offer is a great deal. There is a free online version of Microsoft Office out there that you can use, but it lacks several features, so this may be a better option. Apple users should note that Outlook is now available as a free app for the Mac.
Some important things to note: You’ll get a one-time use code for a single computer, which means you won’t be able to download these apps on multiple devices. And that means that if you upgrade to a new computer or your current one dies, you likely won’t be able to transfer the suite. These licenses also lack some of the added conveniences you’ll get with a 365 subscription, including OneDrive cloud storage and cloud-based AI features, including Microsoft Copilot. Additionally, these apps should work for as long as your computer does, but the Mac license has reached the end of its lifecycle, which means Microsoft’s support for this version of Office has ended. Windows users will have extended support through Oct. 14, 2025. There is also a risk that Microsoft could terminate the license at any time, but we’ve been running other versions of Office from StackSocial since early 2022 and have yet to encounter a problem.
Now that you have some sweet new software, you might need a computer to go with it. Be sure to check out our regularly updated list of the best laptop deals to make sure you don’t overpay.
