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Valentine’s Day is nearly here, and streaming services know it.

Streamers are packing this month with brand-new content fit for Feb. 14, from romantic comedies to reality TV premieres to Hallmark dramas. Netflix and Prime Video are leaning heavily into the lovefest, and you can find more to set your heart aflutter on Peacock and Hulu.

Because you deserve all the love this February, we’ve gathered up as many new romantic titles on streaming services as we could. Some big premieres include season 6 of Love Is Blind; the new rom-com Players, with Gina Rodriguez; and a fresh version of Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Whether you’re watching with a significant other or embarking on a solo Valentine’s-themed binge-a-thon, streaming services have plenty to offer in the love department.

Apple’s Vision Pro mixed-reality headset is now available to the general public. Its retail starting price is $3,499, and not everyone will be willing to spend that much money on a computer you wear on your face.

Read more: Apple Vision Pro Review: A Mind-Blowing Look at an Unfinished Future

That said, you still might be interested in taking the Vision Pro for a spin; the headset is compelling. It’s a technical marvel, with impressive visuals. And you don’t necessarily need to be an Apple fanatic to be curious about trying out Apple’s foray into spatial computing.

If you check out our review of the Vision Pro by CNET’s Scott Stein, you might understand why.

If the price does give you pause, but you still want to test out the Apple Vision Pro right now, there’s some good news: v-pre You don’t have to drop thousands of dollars. You can just go to an Apple store. Scroll on for details about that.

Want to learn more about the Vision Pro? Here’s what you need to know before buying the Vision Pro, and here are all the apps that will and won’t appear on the Vision Pro.

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Sign up today for a Vision Pro demo at your local Apple Store

Starting Friday, Feb. 2, you can sign up for a demo of the Apple Vision Pro at your local Apple Store.

During the roughly 25-minute demonstration, an Apple Store employee will go through the process of using the headset with you.

Be warned: with the frenzy surrounding the Apple headset, you can expect long lines this weekend, and the demos are first come first serve, so get there early if you want a good chance of trying out the Vision Pro this weekend.

To get a demo on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, you’ll need to head to your local Apple Store and sign up in person. Once you’re at the store, the process is easy: Find an Apple employee, tell them you want to demo the AVP, give them your name and contact information and reserve a demo time. You can leave the store and come back if your appointment is later on in the day.

The process to book a demo next week (Monday through Thursday) is easier — you can do it online. Head to either Apple’s Vision Pro page or the Apple Store app and tap the Book a demo button. After you sign in with your Apple ID (you’ll need two-factor authentication enabled), book your appointment. Right now, you can book a demo for Feb. 5 through 8.

I got to demo the AVP today, and it went pretty smoothly. I waited in line, an Apple employee checked me in and then I came back during my appointment time. From there, I scanned my face to get fitted for the Vison Pro, and because I wear prescription glasses, I had them scanned to get the appropriate Zeiss Optical Inserts. An Apple employee then walked me through various gestures to navigate the AVP, and I got to browse the internet in Safari, check out spatial videos shot on the iPhone and watch a really immersive video demo from Apple TV.

While you’re here, check out what iPhone spatial videos look like on the Vision Pro.

The weekend’s Premier League action gets underway with a clash that could have big implications for both ends of the table as Everton hosts Tottenham on Saturday at Goodison Park.

The hosts dropped back into the relegation zone in midweek after playing out a goals draw with Fulham, with Sean Dyche’s men having failed to register a win in their last five Premier League matches.

Spurs got back to winning ways on Wednesday with a 3-2 victory over London rivals Brentford, which moved them up to fourth in the table. Boss Ange Postecoglu will nevertheless be well aware that his side need to improve on the road if they’re to maintain their top-four challenge, with his side having registered just one win from their last five away days.

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. Tottenham: When and where?

Everton host Spurs at Goodison Park on Saturday, Feb. 3. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. GMT (7:30 a.m. ET, 4:30 a.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 11:30 p.m. AEDT in Australia.

How to watch the Everton vs. Tottenham 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 Everton vs. Tottenham in the US

Saturday’s Everton-Tottenham 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 Everton vs. Tottenham 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). The Everton vs. Tottenham game is exclusive to TNT Sports — showing on its TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 1 HD and TNT Sports Ultimate in 4K.

Livestream the Everton vs. Tottenham game in Canada

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

Livestream the Everton vs. Tottenham 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.

TikTok sounds a little different this week. On Feb. 1, many users woke up to discover the music from videos they made or watched had been removed due to a dispute between TikTok and Universal Music Group. Those videos were muted, even if only a few seconds of the song by the UMG artist was included, and UMG music was no longer available for use in new videos.

Huge stars are involved in the dispute with the video-sharing social media app — UMG artists include Taylor Swift, the Beatles, Billie Eilish, Drake, The Weeknd, Bad Bunny and many more. You can see the full list of artists on UMG’s site. TikTok is a massive social platform and music app, with more than a billion users worldwide, and more than 100 million in the US. And the site is no stranger to controversy, thanks in part to the fact that its parent company, Bytedance, is Chinese. US lawmakers say Chinese laws allow China’s government to demand data from companies based there, though TikTok says such fears are unfounded. Still, the federal government, and some states, have banned its use on government or state devices.

TikTok creators can make videos using music accessed via the site’s library. Millions of TikTok videos use those sounds. According to Forbes, Taylor Swift’s song Cruel Summer alone had been used in almost 2.5 million videos. Here’s what you should know about the dispute, and how to swap in other music if your videos have been affected.

What happened to the videos?

Videos that TikTok creators had previously made using then-allowed artists were still on the site Thursday. But they were marked with a note indicating that the music was no longer available. Sound for the entire video was muted, even if the affected artist’s music was used only briefly. The videos could still be watched, but on a site where dancing and lip-syncing are a huge part of the content, those videos are essentially useless without any sound.

The change is worldwide, not just affecting TikTok videos made in certain countries.

How to swap in other music

If the music was removed from one or more of your videos — and some TikTok creators had hundreds or thousands of videos affected — you’ll see a message on the thumbnail for those videos. TikTok should provide you with an option to select a new sound from music that isn’t from UMG. That list includes Paul Russell’s TikTok-popular song Lil Boo Thang, Cyndi Lauper’s 1983 hit Girls Just Want to Have Fun and music by Coolio, Green Day, Weezer and others.

Some video creators have tried the stopgap of using a sped-up or otherwise tweaked version of the UMG song they used originally, but audio-detection software will likely ban those clips as well. Video creators may want to start looking for independent music that’s available on TikTok, or provide their own background soundtrack. In fact, the ban could end up being a boon for savvy independent musical artists, if they’re able to see their music go viral due to many creators suddenly seeking out new music.

UMG’s complaints

The yanking of the music didn’t come as a surprise. Two days before the contract between the two businesses was set to expire, UMG published a letter on its site declaring its intent to “call time out” on TikTok. UMG said in the letter that the company had been pressing TikTok on three issues: “appropriate compensation for our artists and songwriters, protecting human artists from the harmful effects of AI, and online safety for TikTok’s users.”

UMG also said that “TikTok proposed paying our artists and songwriters at a rate that is a fraction of the rate that similarly situated major social platforms pay.”

TikTok’s response, and UMG’s reply

UMG’s letter was lengthy. TikTok fired back with a short, three-paragraph response. Without giving details about the three issues mentioned in the UMG letter, TikTok called the dispute “sad and disappointing” and accused UMG of putting “their own greed above the interests of their artists and songwriters.”

“TikTok has been able to reach ‘artist-first’ agreements with every other label and publisher,” the statement said. “Clearly, Universal’s self-serving actions are not in the best interests of artists, songwriters and fans.”

In July, TikTok had reached a new agreement to license music from Warner Music Group, so songs from those artists are still available. They include Lizzo, Panic! at the Disco, Blake Shelton and the Doors.

In a statement sent to CNET after TikTok’s response, a representative for UMG expanded further.

“TikTok still argues that artists should be grateful for the ‘free promotion’ and that music companies are ‘greedy’ for expecting them to simply compensate artists and songwriters appropriately, and on similar levels as other social media platforms currently do,” the emailed statement said. “TikTok didn’t even attempt to address the other issues we raised regarding harmful AI and platform safety.”

TikTok didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.

The Apple Vision Pro hit Apple stores around the US on Friday, so grab that extra $3,499 you’ve got just sitting around and head on over. Or maybe not. That price — the starting price — isn’t realistic for most of us, but there is a way you can try the pricey device for free.

The Vision Pro is Apple’s first mixed-reality headset. As CNET’s Scott Stein describes it, it’s a “full iOS-ready computer in the form of a VR headset, with an ability to blend the real world and virtual objects together in your vision.”

In his Vision Pro review this week, Stein also calls it one of the hardest products he’s ever had to evaluate. He praised it as the “best wearable display” he’s ever tried. But since it’s so expensive and there are so few VisionOS apps at launch, he’s not recommending it to any of his friends or family. Yet.

Here’s a look at what to know about the Apple Vision Pro.

Reviews so far

Expensive though it is, the device is intriguing. CNET’s Stein praises its amazing micro-OLED display, mostly fluid hand-eye control interface, and its blend of real and virtual worlds. “Playing back personal 3D memories feels transporting,” he says, calling it “the most advanced blend of mixed reality in a standalone device that I’ve ever experienced.”

CNET’s Bridget Carey notes that the release of the Vision Pro feels similar to the world-shaking release of the Macintosh computer in 1984.

“Consumers today may be asking themselves some of the same questions as four decades ago — a high price for a novel machine leaves folks wondering, “Is it worth it for what it can do? How different will it feel to operate? What programs can I run on it?” Carey writes.

Try a demo

You can get a free demonstration of the device at an Apple store, where you’ll notice the staff carrying the headset around on a platter, as if it’s a gourmet dinner.

The demonstrations are 25 minutes long, and guided by employees. If you’re hoping to get a demo Feb. 2-4, the device’s first available weekend, you need to sign up at your local Apple store, and expect long lines. Once you’re at the store, head to the Vision Pro display area, scan a QR code on a sign-up iPad and reserve your demo time.

If you can wait until next week, things get easier. Head to either Apple’s Vision Pro page or retail store page and find the “Book a demo” button. Right now, you can book one for Feb. 5-8.

Apps for the Vision Pro

Apps that are available at launch include Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Disney Plus, ESPN, Zoom and more.

There are two kinds of apps for it. Compatible apps aren’t optimized for the headset, but will work, though they’ll appear in a window. Native apps are built specifically for VisionOS, the device’s operating system. They’ll give you a more immersive experience.

You won’t find apps for Netflix, YouTube, Spotify and Meta, and it doesn’t look like those companies will be building dedicated apps. If you want to watch, say, Netflix on the Apple Vision Pro, you can, but you’ll need to use a web browser to do so.

Pricing and what’s included

The Vision Pro pricing begins at $3,499 for 256GB of storage. Pay $3,699 and you can get 512GB, while it’s $3,899 for 1TB.

The headset comes with two different head strap options, one called solo knit and one called dual loop, so the owner can choose the fit that works best. It also comes with a light seal, two light-seal cushions, a cover for the front of the device, polishing cloth, battery, USB-C charge cable and USB-C power adapter.

If you haven’t spent enough money, you can purchase additional options, such as a travel case and battery-pack holder.

Eyeglass wearers need prescription lens inserts

Other VR headsets can fit over your glasses, but the Vision Pro does not — a trend that’s been coming for years.

So if you do wear glasses, you’ll need to get outfitted for prescription lens inserts made by Zeiss. They cost $99 for reader inserts, and $149 for prescription lenses. The lenses snap in magnetically and are easy to change in and out.

CNET reviewer Scott Stein says he was able to get lenses for his severe nearsightedness, but notes that he’s heard of some people who don’t meet the prescription cutoffs.

If you’re a programmer looking for a coding tool that will simplify the development process, you should consider investing in Microsoft’s Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows. While purchasing a professional subscription from Microsoft directly will run you $45 per month, this StackSocial deal lets you pay a one-time fee of $45 and get access for life. That will save you $495 in the first year alone. We don’t know how long this offer will last, so we recommend making your purchase sooner rather than later.

When you’re writing and editing code on a large scale, basic rich text editors probably aren’t going to cut it. Having an IDE, or integrated development environment, will allow you to not only write and edit, but also run your code so you can debug it all in one platform. Microsoft Visual Studio is a 64-bit IDE with advanced tools and built-in integrations that can make it much easier to handle a sizeable workload or a particularly large project.

Visual Studio Pro will allow you to build across languages and platforms, and with IntelliCode to help you complete lines or blocks of code, you should be able to increase your speed and accuracy on the whole. CodeLens is another great feature that allows you to see recent changes, tests, authors and more. And, perhaps most importantly, you’ll be able to collaborate in real-time and make sure your team’s code stays consistent.

There are some caveats that make this deal cheaper than the full subscription version. First, the code provided can only be used once, meaning you’ll have access to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 on only one device and will not be able to install it on multiple machines or transfer it in the event that your current device crashes. You also won’t get the Azure access and credit that the Microsoft subscription includes. The good news is that updates are included with your purchase, so this should serve you well for as long as you have your current device. Just be sure to check the system requirements to ensure your device is compatible with this program before you checkout.

Netflix, a CNET Editors’ Choice Award pick, released two new games to its growing library in January. While Netflix is virtually synonymous with streaming movies and TV shows, like Black Mirror and Stranger Things, your subscription gives you access to mobile games you can play on your iOS or Android device. If you subscribe to Netflix, you can play these games and many more without ads or in-app purchases at no additional charge.

Here are the new titles Netflix Games added in January.

Money Heist

The streaming service’s popular crime drama Money Heist is now a Netflix exclusive interactive game. You join the crew in the original heist from the show. If you’re new to the series, your mission is to infiltrate the world of underground art auctions in Spain. Your choices will determine what happens next. So will you go through with the heist or choose your own path?

FashionVerse

If you’ve ever wanted to show off your stylish side, you should give FashionVerse a try. In this game, you can design your own outfits and looks to complete daily challenges. You can also show your style to others in the game’s community with the hopes of being voted one of the top virtual fashionistas. So don’t be afraid to get creative and put a new twist on a classic outfit. It could be the next top design.

Here’s how you can access games in Netflix’s library

1. Download the Netflix app onto your iPhone, iPad or Android device.
2. Open the Netflix app and sign in to your account.
3. Scroll down your homepage until you see the Mobile Games carousel.
4. Tap into a game to learn more about it.
5. Tap Get Game to download a game you’re interested in.

An additional pop-up from either Apple’s App Store or the Google Play store will open, asking if you want to download the game. After you’ve confirmed that action, the game will start downloading on your device, like other apps.

For more on Netflix Games, you can check out all the titles announced at the company’s Geeked Week 2023. You can also check out the movies, shows and games Netflix plans to release this year.

If you’re looking for a dedicated music streaming player for your system, then the new Cambridge Audio CXN100 offers nearly all of the features you could think of, including Spotify Connect and Roon Ready compatibility.

The CXN100 is a “grown up” version of the competitive, entry-level WiiM Pro — a streamer I like a lot — and this is because the Cambridge instead uses a full-size metal housing, a bright, readable screen and a fuller range of outputs.

The CXN100’s predecessor, the CXN V2, has been my favorite streamer for many years, and the new version looks to improve on it in a number of ways. Firstly, the internals have been completely redesigned and now include the StreamMagic Gen4 module with
“MQA compatibility.” The onboard DAC has been upgraded too, from the Wolfson DAC to the ESS ES9028Q2M Sabre32 Reference chip, and the company says it has improved the post-DAC analogue stage with better signal-to-noise ratio and reduced distortion.

The screen, which is the best feature of the CXN V2, has been enhanced for the CXN100. It boasts an increase from 4.3 inches to 4.8 inches and is now surrounded by fewer, though more-dedicated physical buttons.

The CXN100 offers compatibility with music streaming standards including Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, Tidal, Qobuz, Chromecast built-in and Apple AirPlay. The system also includes Bluetooth, USB, digital coax and digital optical connections. Analogue output is available through balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA sockets. As a stereo streamer it sadly doesn’t include spatial music support.

While the WiiM Pro and Pro Plus are unbeatable for the money, they’re not the last word in usability. For instance, these models lack a screen, and the unlit, capacitive buttons are not really much fun to operate.

At the end of the day, it is the screen and controls that set the CXN streamers apart from almost every other competitor, including WiiM, the Bluesound Node and Sonos Port. If you like the flexibility of having a host of streaming options, and want to own something that looks spiffy sitting on your AV unit, then the CXN100 appears to be a great option.

The Cambridge Audio CXN100 is available now for $1099 or 899.

If you like to get things done away from your desk, whether that’s for work or pleasure, you’ll need a great laptop. The LG Gram 16 has a huge 16-inch display so you have plenty of room to work. It also has plenty of other features that make it a great option if you’re considering an upgrade. And it doesn’t hurt that it can now be had with a huge $450 saving, too.

That saving is available today via a Woot deal that brings the price all the way down to just $750 without the need for those pesky codes and coupons. The catch? This deal won’t hang around for long — Woot says that it’ll run for the next few hours or sooner should stock run dry. That means that we would heartily suggest that placing an order soon is the best way to lock this price in before it’s gone for good.

When you take a look at the LG Gram 16’s specs that huge 16-inch display dominates proceedings with a non-reflective coating and DCI-P3 99% color gamut. It’s sharp and bright, and a great way to get things done whether you’re playing a game or working with spreadsheets.

The spec list contniues with the 12th Gen Intel Quad Core i7 CPU and Iris Xe Graphics while 16GB of RAm and a 256GB SSD round out the main specifications. A webcam is built in with support for Windows Hello while ports include USB-A, USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, and HDMI. There’s even a headphone jack as well.

Laptop deals that save you $450 off a popular model don’t come along every day so make sure to consider this one while the going is good.