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Today’s Wordle answer shouldn’t be too hard, and it has a commonly known meaning — or, really, several meanings. But scroll on if you need help.

Every day, we’ll post hints and then the answer for the current day’s Wordle, just in case you need it.

Today’s Wordle hints

Warning: If you keep reading, you’ll see the Wordle answer for Sunday, April 28, No. 1044. That could be a devastating spoiler for some players. But if you just need the answer — maybe you’re on your last guess and just don’t want to see an 800-game streak go poof — keep reading.

Wordle hint No. 1: Vowels

There are two vowels in today’s Wordle answer.

Wordle hint No. 2: No repeats

No letters are repeated in today’s Wordle answer.

Wordle hint No. 3: Starting letter

Today’s Wordle answer begins with the letter P.

Wordle hint No. 4: Meanings

Today’s Wordle answer has multiple meanings. One is a food. But it also describes something gardeners do.

Wordle hint No. 5: Joking around

There are plenty of jokes about today’s Wordle answer, many relating to the food being eaten by older people.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Here comes the spoiler: Today’s Wordle answer is PRUNE, a dried plum that’s recommended for constipation and the subject of many jokes about older people eating them. Of course, it’s also a gardening term, meaning to cut off unwanted branches.

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

Yesterday’s answer, No. 1043, April 27, was GLEAM.

Past Wordle answers

April 23: No. 1039: ROVER

April 24, No. 1040: OVERT

April 25, No. 1041: INTRO

April 26, No. 1042: VAPID

Everyday Wordle tips

I’ve written a lot about Wordle — from covering its 1,000th word to my list of the best starter words to a helpful two-step strategy to news about controversial word changes. I’ve even rounded up what I learned playing the hit online word puzzle for a full year. So if you’re rethinking your need for the actual answer, you might try tips from one of those stories.

Still need a starter word? One person told me they just look around and choose a five-letter object that they’ve spotted to use as their starter word — such as COUCH or CHAIR. I tend to stick to starter words that have the most popular letters used in English words. I like TRAIN as a starter, though I have a friend who uses TRAIL. I’ve read that people use the financial term ROATE, but I like to use words I actually know.

What is Wordle?

If you read this far, you know how to play. You have six chances to guess a five-letter word, and the game gives you feedback as to whether the letters you’ve guessed are in the puzzle, and if they’re in the same spot where you guessed they are. The New York Times bought the game from creator Josh Wardle for seven figures in 2022. Wardle famously created the game for his partner, and let her narrow down the 12,000 five-letter words in the English language to just 2,500, creating the database of answers. It was convenient, too, that he has a name that plays off “word.”

A Times spokesperson told me it lists the very first Wordle as appearing on June 19, 2021, and the paper celebrated the game’s 1000th word on March 15. Spoiler: That 1000th word was ERUPT. As in, “Dad will erupt if the Wordle is so tough he loses his streak.”

There are other fun games in the Times Games stable. My latest addiction is Connections, which I think is trickier than Wordle. This is the game where you look at a grid of 16 words and try to put them into four groups of related words. Sometimes the relationships between the words are pretty out there — like the time when it was four words that all began with rock bands, such as “Rushmore” and “journeyman.” (Connections got a little sassy on April Fools’ Day with an all-emoji puzzle. Some gamers did NOT find that funny.)

Spelling Bee is a popular Times game too. And there’s a new game that’s still in beta, Strands, which I’m trying to master.

Are you partial to stories about time travel, superhuman abilities or parallel worlds? Max offers a quality selection of sci-fi movies that span decades and subgenres. From blockbusters like James Cameron’s Avatar films to animated flicks that take you into fictional universes or virtual realities, these picks are just a click away on the platform.

Keep scrolling to see our lineup of some of the best sci-fi movies you can stream today on Max.

Best Buy has officially launched its new three-day sale, with tempting deals on tech gadgets, home goods and more. If you’re in the market for a device upgrade or a fresh set of appliances, now’s a fine time to shop. With Apple, Samsung, LG, Whirlpool and many more in the mix, it’s an opportunity to score savings on items from big-name brands, too. This event runs from April 26 through April 28, so be sure to nab anything you want before prices go back to normal.

To lend a hand, we’ve gone through the sale and picked out some of the best offers. We’re also rounding up the top TV deals from the Best Buy sale. Just keep in mind the April 28 expiry date and finalize your purchases before then.

More great deals at Best Buy:

• Samsung 43-inch Q60C QLED 4K smart TV: $480 (save $50)

• Beats Studio Buds Plus earbuds: $130 (save $40)

• Philips Hue A19 smart LED starter kit: $120 (save $50)

• Arlo Pro 5S indoor/outdoor security camera bundle: $400 (save $300)

• Heybike Mars 2.0 foldable e-bike: $999 (save $500)

• Bissel CrossWave Pet Pro all-in-one multi-surface cleaner: $230 (save $100)

• Google Nest Cam with Floodlight: $200 (save $80)

• Greenworks 80-volt lawn bundle: $700 (save $400)

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6: $270 (save $80)

• LG 43-inch UQ75 Series 4K smart TV: $260 (save $20)

• Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 digital air fry oven: $150 (save $70)

• LG smart refrigerator with Mirror InstaView: $2,800 (save $800, plus get a $300 Best Buy gift card)

• Frigidaire Gallery 30-inch electric cooktop: $900 (save $1,100)

• LG DLEX4000W stackable smart electric dryer: $800 (save $300)

• Whirlpool over-the-range microwave: $200 (save $160)

• Toshiba 75-inch C350 Series 4K smart TV: $500 (save $150)

• GE three-rack dishwasher: $480 (save $270)

• Google Pixel 8 Pro: $799 (save $200)
• Bose QuietComfort earbuds: $189 (save $90)

• Ninja Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 countertop indoor grill: $170 (save $110)

Some of the items listed may have additional discounts available for My Best Buy Plus or Total members, so if you’ve been considering signing up, now might be a great time to do so. While those subscriptions are paid accounts, the money you make back in exclusive savings during this event or throughout the year can be worth it, especially if you shop at Best Buy regularly. There are some other perks too, such as 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 keep more money in your pocket.

After a famous win over Merseyside rivals Liverpool in midweek, Everton could round off a memorable seven days by ensuring their English Premier League status with another victory at home to Brentford on Saturday.

After a club record 13-game winless run, Everton boss Sean Dyche appears to have steadied the ship, with the Toffees having claimed three wins from their last four games to steer themselves eight points clear of the relegation zone.

Having had their own flirtation with the drop zone, Brentford are almost mathematically safe. However, they face a side that have beaten them in their previous two meetings, and come into this clash with a number of injury concerns. Key striker Ivan Toney is among those that are doubtful for the Bees.

Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game live wherever you are in the world.

Everton vs. Brentford: When and where?

Everton host Brentford at Goodison Park in Liverpool on Saturday, April 27. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. BST local time, which is 12:30 p.m. ET or 9:30 a.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 4:30 a.m. AEST on Sunday, April 28, in Australia.

How to watch the Everton vs. Brentfordgame 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 Everton vs. Brentfordin the US

Saturday’s Everton vs. Brentfordmatch is streaming on Peacock. You’ll need a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus account to catch the game live.

Can I livestream the Everton vs. Brentford 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). Everton vs. Brentford 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 Everton vs. Brentfordgame in Canada

If you want to stream Everton vs. Brentfordlive in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to Fubo. The service has exclusive rights for this Premier League season.

Livestream the Everton vs. Brentfordgame 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.

Aston Villa will be hoping to move one step closer to UEFA Champions League qualification as they go in search of a win at home against Chelsea on Saturday in the English Premier League.

The hosts glided to a 3-1 win over Bournemouth last week to plump up a 6-point cushion between them and fifth-placed Spurs. They will be confident of increasing that advantage here today.

Chelsea, meanwhile, come into this game off the back of a chastening 5-0 defeat against title-chasing London rivals Arsenal. Despite that result, the Blues remain in contention for a top-seven spot, thanks largely to the coruscating form of Cole Palmer, who could be welcomed back for this clash.

Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game live wherever you are in the world.

Aston Villa vs. Chelsea: When and where?

Aston Villa host Chelsea at Villa Park in Birmingham on Saturday, April 27. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. BST local time, which is 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 7 a.m. AEST on Sunday, April 28, in Australia.

How to watch the Aston Villa vs. Chelseagame 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 Aston Villa vs. Chelsea in the US

Saturday’s Villa vs. Chelseamatch is streaming on Peacock. You’ll need a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus account to catch the game live.

Livestream the Aston Villa vs. Chelsea game in the UK

Premier League rights in the UK are split between Sky Sports, Amazon Prime Video and TNT Sports. The Aston Villa vs. Chelsea game is exclusive to TNT Sports — showing on its TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 1 HD and TNT Sports Ultimate in 4K.

Livestream the Aston Villa vs. Chelseagame in Canada

If you want to stream Aston Villa vs. Chelsea live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to Fubo. The service has exclusive rights for this Premier League season.

Livestream the Aston Villa vs. Chelseagame 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.

T-Mobile continued growing its customer base in the first quarter of 2024, adding 1.2 million net customers across its phone and internet businesses in the immediate wake of a pair of acquisitions, the company said during its Q1 earnings call Thursday.

The first acquisition was the long-awaited $1.35 billion deal to purchase prepaid operator Mint Mobile, which the US Federal Communications Commission approved yesterday, finalizing a process that began a year ago when T-Mobile announced it. The carrier also announced yesterday that it has entered a joint venture with investment organization EQT to spend $950 million acquiring Lumos, a fiber internet provider, to get access to its network reaching 320,000 households on the US East Coast with wired and Wi-Fi service.

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The acquisitions expand T-Mobile’s investment in two areas: prepaid phone subscriptions and wired internet, the latter of which the carrier had largely ceded to rivals Verizon and AT&T in the past. To wit, Verizon ended the first quarter with 7.2 million wired broadband subscribers, while AT&T ended the same period with over 8.5 million. To catch up, T-Mobile will invest another $500 million between 2027 and 2028 to expand the Lumos network to 3.5 million total households by the end of the latter year, the carrier said in a blog post.

During the earnings call, T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert lauded the Lumos management team for its “years of experience building fiber in an efficient, cost-effective and targeted build model. We’re really excited to be able to accelerate what Lumos has already been doing to reach more and more households in the years ahead.”

This expansion came alongside more conventional growth in the categories T-Mobile has been traditionally competitive in, like mobile. The carrier added 532,000 postpaid net customers (down a slight 6,000 from the first quarter of 2023), a metric the industry uses to denote success and dependable revenue. During the call, the president of T-Mobile Consumer Group, Jon Freier, noted that though people are holding onto their phones for longer, leaving only around 2.4% of customers upgrading their devices over the quarter, they were leaving their subscriptions at the lowest rate in T-Mobile’s history.

“It’s really kind of the best of both worlds when you have customers that are staying at incredible rates, record low rates, and not staying for free devices exclusively,” Freier said. “They’re staying for this differentiated value proposition, the network and the overall experience.”

Read more: Tale of Tints: My Odyssey to Find the Right Color iPhone 15 Pro Max

Sievert added that 75% of postpaid customers had 5G phones and were thus able to experience the best the network had to offer without needing to upgrade. “So the impetus when you’re having a fantastic experience on your phone, to prematurely swap it out, just isn’t there,” he said.

The carrier reported losses of 48,000 prepaid net customers (inclusive of phone and internet) over the quarter, an overall 74,000 customer decrease compared with the 26,000 added in the same period last year. That’s still lower than the 216,000 prepaid phone losses suffered by Verizon and 132,000 prepaid phone losses by AT&T.

Sievert acknowledged the continued growth of its fixed wireless access base despite sunsetting the promotions from the service’s launch era by “attracting customers at our nominal price points.” T-Mobile added 405,000 FWA customers, down from the 523,000 it added in the first quarter of 2023. The carrier ended this current period with 5.2 million total customers for its internet service.

T-Mobile reported $16.1 billion in revenue over the quarter, up 4% from the same period last year. This broke down to $2 earned per share, a 27% growth over the $1.58 per share in the first quarter of 2023.

Shares of T-Mobile slightly dropped, by 0.05%, by the end of the day.

The average person spends more than 3 hours a day looking at their mobile device, according to a report from Exploding Topics. And checking your smartphone can give you an adrenaline rush, which raises your heart rate, muscle tension and pulse, according to the University of Colorado Health. But hiding apps on your iPhone can help reduce your screen time since you won’t be able to quickly open them at a moment’s notice. Don’t worry, though — these apps will still be in your App Library if you want to use them later.

Apple introduced the App Library with the release of iOS 14 in 2020. This feature organizes your iPhone’s apps into categories, like Social and Entertainment, and keeps them off your home screen. However, note that your iPhone organizes these categories on its own, and you can’t reorganize your apps if you don’t agree with where they are placed.

Here’s how to hide apps from your iPhone’s home screen and how to access the App Library.

Hiding apps on your iPhone

1. Tap and hold the app on your home screen until a menu appears.
2. Tap Remove App.
3. Tap Remove from Home Screen.

Now the app won’t be visible on your home screen, but it’ll still be accessible in your App Library. You can also hide multiple apps in quick succession. Here’s how.

1. Tap and hold on an unoccupied portion of your home screen until your icons start to jiggle.
2. Tap the minus symbol in the corner of an app you want to hide.
3. Tap Remove from Home Screen.

Then, repeat the second and third steps until you’ve hidden all the apps you want to hide, and tap Done in the top right corner of your home screen.

Now that your apps are off your home screen, there are a few ways to access them. Here’s how.

How to access your hidden apps

The fastest way to find a hidden app is to tap Search near the bottom of your home screen to use the Spotlight search feature. Then, type in the name of the app you’re looking for in the search bar and the app should appear above the search bar.

You can also swipe right on your home screen until you open the App Library on the final screen. Here, you can view the different categories your iPhone has organized your apps into, and you can search the App Library by tapping the search bar near the top of your screen.

And if you want to add a hidden app back to your home screen, go to the App Library by swiping right, tap and hold the app and then tap Add to Home Screen.

Clean up your home screen without hiding your apps

If you want to tidy up your home screen but don’t want to hide your apps in the App Library, you can create folders full of apps on your home screen. You can name these folders whatever you want, and organize your apps how you want to, giving you more control over where your apps are as opposed to the App Library.

Here’s how to create folders on your home screen for your apps.

1. Tap and hold on an unoccupied portion of your home screen until your icons start to jiggle.
2. Tap an app and drag it onto another app, and a gray square will surround the two apps.

If you tap outside of the gray square, you’ll go back to the home screen so you can drag more apps into your new folder if you want. Once you’re finished, tap Done in the top right corner of your home screen.

Now, your apps aren’t hidden and you don’t have to search for them in the App Library or with Spotlight and your home screen is much neater. Plus, you can place all your social media apps or games in one spot without worrying your iPhone will misplace them.

For more on iOS, check out what features your iPhone could get with iOS 17.5 and our iOS 17 cheat sheet. You can also check out what to know about Apple’s upcoming surprise event in May.

Newcastle could condemn Sheffield United to the Championship with a win at home at St. James’ Park on Saturday.

The Blades have endured a nightmare return to the English Premier League. Chris Wilder’s team are in real danger of earning the unwanted distinction of conceding 100 goals over the course of a season, having already accumulated 92 goals against them.

Newcastle remain in contention for a top-six finish, but suffered a big setback in midweek after crashing to a 2-0 away defeat to in-form Crystal Palace.

Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game live wherever you are in the world.

Newcastle United vs. Sheffield United : When and where?

Newcastle United host Sheffield Unitedat St. James’ Park on Saturday, April 27. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. BST local time, which is 10 a.m. ET or 7 a.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 2 a.m. AEST on Sunday, April 28, in Australia.

How to watch the Newcastle vs. Sheffield Unitedgame 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 Newcastle vs. Sheffield Unitedin the US

Saturday’s Newcastle vs. Sheffield Unitedmatch is streaming on Peacock. You’ll need a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus account to catch the game live.

Can I livestream the Newcastle vs. Sheffield Unitedgame in the UK?

No broadcaster has the rights to show this game live in the UK, due to the traditional Saturday 3 p.m. kickoff blackout, which prohibits matches being shown in the region at that time in order to protect attendances throughout the English football pyramid.

That also means that if you’re in the UK traveling for pleasure or for work, you’re unlikely to be able to watch the game like you normally would at home, thanks to geo-blocking.

There is one option to get around this, however. By using a VPN, as explained above, you can set your location to a country where the match is being broadcast and go from there.

Livestream the Newcastle vs. Sheffield Unitedgame in Canada

If you want to stream Newcastle vs. Sheffield Unitedlive in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to Fubo. The service has exclusive rights for this Premier League season.

Livestream the Newcastle vs. Sheffield Unitedgame 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.

It’s win or bust territory for relegation-threatened Luton as they head to Molineux on Saturday to take on midtable Wolves.

Currently in 18th position in the table, Luton’s underdog spirit could yet see them pull clear of the drop, but much will depend on how they respond to last weekend’s crushing 5-1 defeat at home to Brentford.

Wolves have arguably overachieved this term under coach Gary O’Neil, but they come into this clash looking to arrest a run of seven winless matches across all competitions.

Wolves’ season has been marked out as one blighted by controversial VAR decisions, with the reverse fixture for this game back in September no exception. That match saw the Hatters given a debatable second-half penalty that helped the newly promoted side gain a 1-1 draw and their first point of the campaign.

Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game live wherever you are in the world.

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Luton Town: When and where?

Wolverhampton Wanderers host Luton Townat Molineux on Saturday, April 27. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. BST local time, which is 10 a.m. ET or 7 a.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 2 a.m. AEST on Sunday, April 28, in Australia.

How to watch the Wolves vs. Luton Towngame 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 Wolves vs. Luton Townin the US

Saturday’s Wolves vs. Luton Townmatch 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.

Can I livestream the Wolves vs. Luton Town game in the UK?

No broadcaster has the rights to show this game live in the UK, due to the traditional Saturday 3 p.m. kickoff blackout, which prohibits matches being shown in the region at that time in order to protect attendances throughout the English football pyramid.

That also means that if you’re in the UK traveling for pleasure or for work, you’re unlikely to be able to watch the game like you normally would at home, thanks to geo-blocking.

There is one option to get around this, however. By using a VPN, as explained above, you can set your location to a country where the match is being broadcast and go from there.

Livestream the Wolves vs. Luton Towngame in Canada

If you want to stream Wolves vs. Luton Townlive in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to Fubo. The service has exclusive rights for this Premier League season.

Livestream the Wolves vs. Luton Towngame 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 iPhone-versus-Android debate is always intense, and I’m here to add fuel to the fire.

I used Apple’s and Google’s newest high-end arrivals, the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Pixel 8 Pro, side by side to compare everything from cameras to battery life to displays. Neither of these phones comes cheap (you’re looking at starting prices upwards of $1,000), so here are some takeaways from my experience with both phones, in the hopes that it makes your decision-making easier.

Camera comparison and AI features

Not surprisingly, the camera is one of the biggest areas of focus with any new phone launch.

I tip my hat to the Pixel 8 lineup for having an incredible array of AI features baked into photos and videos. There’s Magic Editor, which lets you move and erase people, change backgrounds and arrange objects how ever you’d like to create an ideal image that’s Instagram-ready (whether that’s ethical is a separate issue).

There’s also Best Take, which sifts through a series of photos and lets you swap out faces so that if someone’s blinking in one shot, for example, you can replace it with another where they’re looking at the camera. The result is a single great image where everyone looks their best (and I can stop scolding my friends for blinking).

Another feature I’ve been having fun with is Audio Magic Eraser, which lets you edit out distracting background sounds from your videos, whether it’s the wind, music or noise from a crowd. It’s not perfect — I tested it out in one of my CNET videos, and it muffled my voice — but it’s not bad for the first iteration.

But AI isn’t everything. In fact, as cool as these features are, I’m just not sure how often I’d reach for them. So, let’s compare the actual picture quality between the two phones.

When it comes to standard images without any special effect, the results are surprisingly similar. Colors barely have any variation, and everything looks crisp and true to life.

The differences began when I switched to Portrait mode. While photographing a tea cup, the Pixel 8 Pro did a great job of keeping the entire cup in focus. But the iPhone 15 Pro Max struggled to keep the further end of the cup in focus, so the heart-shaped design imprinted on the inside is out of focus, like the background. Thankfully, you can adjust the amount of blur through the aperture setting either before or after you take a photo, and Portrait mode also lets you change the focus after you take a picture.

Portrait mode on humans led to fewer inconsistencies. In fact, there wasn’t much of a difference between these shots I took of my colleague Viva. The backgrounds are blurred to the same degree, and Viva is in perfect focus in the foreground. The iPhone’s colors are slightly warmer, but both are great photos.

Selfies have a noticeable difference. On the Pixel, colors are brighter, including my skin and the wall behind me. On the iPhone, everything’s a bit warmer, and shadows are darker. But it’s worth noting that you can dial in a photographic style or customize one to get colors and contrast to look the way you want.

And when it comes to night mode, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the clear winner. In this shot of my plant in my dark room, the iPhone did a better job of brightening everything and making it look clearer.

Videos: Cinematic mode and stabilization

I use Cinematic mode a lot to give videos a more dramatic effect, so I had to compare how each phone handles those shots. The iPhone does a great job of keeping the subject in clear focus, even as I’m moving. But I was slightly disappointed in the Pixel. While taking a video of some decorative pumpkins, their edges were a bit glitchy as the phone struggled to figure out what to blur and when. (Check out the video above to see an example.)

The Pixel and iPhone both have video stabilization on by default, so the results are comparable. I took some shots while walking, and they’re a little shaky but not bad without a gimbal or stabilizer.

Action mode on iPhone helps to create even smoother shots, but you have to have enough light for it to work. The Pixel also has a similar mode called Active Video Stabilization, which is more aggressive than the default setting. So, ultimately, both phones give you the option to prioritize and customize whatever video settings you need to get that ideal shot.

Display differences

Where I really start to see the difference between these phones is in the display. The iPhone 15 Pro Max’s screen has a more vibrant, crisp look to it, and colors jump out at you. The Pixel 8 Pro’s colors, by comparison, are more muted, even when I turn up the brightness, but the display is still impressive and sharp.

The differences become most apparent when I’m watching a video. On YouTube, for example, videos on the Pixel have a more gray overtone to them, while colors on the iPhone are a bit warmer and sharper. And that remains true even when I turn on True Tone on the iPhone and Adaptive colors on the Pixel. Even though the Pixel technically has a higher brightness, what sets the iPhone’s display apart is the much higher contrast ratio, which is why these colors look more vibrant. But again, you’re going to get quality with either device — I just appreciated the sharper imagery on the iPhone.

How long do the batteries last?

Battery life is perhaps one of the most important considerations for me when shopping for a new phone. Why spend all that money if it won’t even last a full day?

Thankfully, that’s not the case with either of these devices. In my unscientific test, in which I played YouTube videos nonstop on both phones, the iPhone 15 Pro Max lasted around 22 hours, while the Pixel 8 Pro lasted about 16 hours. In CNET’s battery tests, the iPhone 15 Pro Max also came out ahead.

It’s worth noting that Apple optimizes its A series chips for video playback, and the Pixel’s screen has a higher overall brightness, which can use up more of the battery.

When it comes to charging, the iPhone 15 Pro Max reached full charge in an hour and 50 minutes, and the Pixel 8 Pro was fully charged in an hour and 20 minutes. I used a 30-watt power brick for both. The iPhone 15 Pro Max supports up to 27W charging, while the Pixel 8 Pro tops out at 30W, so that helps explain why the Pixel was the winner.

One of the most exciting things about this process was that, even though I used the respective cables each phone came with, I could technically use the same cable for both phones, because they each have USB-C ports. Thank you, Apple, for finally catching on.

How much for each phone?

All those specs and features don’t come cheap.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at $1,200 for 256GB. You can get that same storage option on the Pixel 8 Pro for just over $1,000. Both phones also come in 1TB options, if you’re willing to throw in a few extra hundred dollars.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max comes in black, white, blue and natural titanium. The Pixel 8 Pro comes in black, white and blue — or “bay,” as Google calls it.

Google promises 7 years of software updates with its Pixel 8 lineup. Apple doesn’t commit to a specific number of years, but right now, iOS 17 support goes back 5 years to the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR.

iPhone 15 Pro Max vs. Pixel 8 Pro final thoughts

So, with both phones having great cameras, vibrant displays and stellar battery life, which one would I reach for?

I’m impressed by the Pixel 8 Pro’s portrait mode, and prefer the way selfies look on it, too. I’m also a big fan of the faster charging, and the AI features are unique and can be helpful. Since switching to iPhone from the Samsung Galaxy lineup last year, I’ve missed having the ability to erase distracting objects in photos right from my phone’s gallery, so it was nice to have that again, in addition to much more advanced photo editing capabilities.

But what sells me on the iPhone is the excellent, all-around video quality, especially in Cinematic mode. Everything looks crisper and clearer, and that’s also true for the display. More battery life is always a win too, even if it takes longer to charge up.

And, I have to say it: The Apple ecosystem is unbeatable. So, pairing great hardware and software makes me want to reach for the iPhone 15 Pro Max, but it’s a really close match here. Ultimately, there are things I’d prefer to do on the Pixel, and vice versa. What it comes down to is what your priorities are — whether it’s taking photos, recording videos, watching movies or having advanced AI-supported editing features at your fingertips.

Check out the video above to see both phones in action, and to hear more about my thoughts on each device.