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There’s a strong lineup of big names set to grace the fairways of the Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, this weekend for the 2023 Genesis Scottish Open.

Providing a stiff warm-up for next week’s Open Championship at Royal Liverpool, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth are among those set to take on the par-70, 7,347-yard course.

Out to defend his title will be Xander Schauffele, who triumphed last year after battling back from a nervy front nine on the final day to see off the challenge of compatriot Kurt Kitayama and South Korea’s Joo-hyung Kim.

The 2023 Scottish Open runs from Thursday to Sunday. Keep reading to find out the best live TV streaming services to use to watch each day of the tournament live wherever you are in the world.

Livestream the Scottish Open in the US

As mentioned above, streaming service ESPN Plus will have live coverage of the entirety of the Scottish Open, while linear TV coverage will be shared between The Golf Channel and CBS. Peacock will also showing early action from all four days, while Paramount Plus will simulcast CBS coverage on Saturday and Sunday.

Four of the major live TV streaming services offer CBS. The catch is that not every service carries every local network affiliate, so check each one using the links below to make sure it carries CBS in your area.

Livestream the Scottish Open in the UK

Golf fans in the UK can watch the tournament live on Sky Sports. The tournament will be broadcast on its Sky Sports Golf channel. Coverage begins at 8 a.m. BST on Thursday and Friday, while it’s a 10 a.m. start on Saturday and Sunday.

Livestream the Scottish Open in Australia

The Scottish Open can be watched Down Under on Fox Sports via Foxtel. If you’re not a Fox subscriber, your best option is to sign up for streaming service Kayo Sports.

Quick tips for streaming the Scottish Open using a VPN

• With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming the Scottish Open 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 tournament 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.

A confident Jamaica team take on a Mexico side in transition under new boss Jaime Lozano on Wednesday, as these two nations aim for a place in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final.

After an impressive draw with hosts USA in their opening fixture, the Reggae Boyz have clocked up wins against St. Kitts and Nevis, Guatemala and Trinidad and Tobago on their way to this semifinal clash.

After stumbling to defeat against Qatar in their final group match, Mexico got back to wining ways with a comfortable 2-0 quarterfinal win over Costa Rica at the weekend, thanks to second-half goals from Orbelín Pineda and substitute Érick Sánchez.

While Mexico are favorites to progress, Jamaica boast plenty of attacking threat, with Premier League trio Demarai Gray, Michail Antonio and Leon Bailey likely to cause the El Tri backline plenty of problems this evening.

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

Jamaica vs. Mexico: When and where?

Jamaica take on Mexico at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada on Wednesday, July 12. Kickoff is set for 10 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. PT in the US and Canada (3 a.m. BST in the UK and 2 p.m. AEST on Thursday, July 13 in Australia).

How to watch the Jamaica vs. Mexico 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 — 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. 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 the Jamaica vs. Mexico game in the US

Today’s game is on Fox Sports 1 with Spanish language commentary coverage also available via TUDN USA. If you don’t have Fox Sports 1 as part of your cable lineup, it can be streamed via Sling TV, as well as other more expensive streaming TV services.

Livestream the Jamaica vs. Mexico match in the UK

Broadcast rights in the UK for this game are with Viaplay, with kick-off set for 3 a.m. BST in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Livestream the Jamaica vs. Mexico match in the Canada

If you want to stream this Gold Cup clash live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to FuboTV Canada.

Can I livestream the Jamaica vs. Mexico game in Australia?

There is currently no confirmed broadcaster for this key Gold Cup match Down Under.

The only alternative is to use one of our best VPN services as described above, set your location to a country on this page that is broadcasting and go from there. Just be aware that most paid streaming services will require a credit card based in the country the service is from.

Quick tips for streaming CONCACAF Gold Cup 2023 using a VPN

• With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming Gold Cup 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.

Amazon Prime Day might almost be over, but there are still some good deals available on portable projectors. Sure, Prime Day may be best known for deals on cheap TVs, but those looking for larger screens might prefer a projector instead. We review tons of great projectors at CNET, and some of our favorites are on sale for Prime Day.

Before you dive in, however, we have to warn you not to buy just any old dirt-cheap projector. We’ve reviewed a few of those too, and you’ll find countless others for sale at Amazon and elsewhere, most with names you’ve never heard of and prices often well under $100. In general, they’re all bad. Instead, for the cash-strapped projector shopper out there, we humbly suggest something like our first pick on the list, the Vimgo P10, which costs just a bit more and delivers a brighter, better image.

Best Projector Deals for Prime Day

Other Prime Day projector deals:

• Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01: $300 (save $130)
• Optoma UHD35x: $900 (save $275)

Expired Prime Day projector deals:

• Epson Home Cinema LS11000: $3,500 (save $500)
• Optoma HD28HDR: $450 (save $220)

If you’ve never heard of MatterHackers before, you’re missing out. Based in Southern California, the company is a huge part of the 3D printing community here in the US. Its representatives are always at the meetups, constantly active on Twitter and offer helpful advice for those just starting out.

Each year, MatterHackers launches its Summer Sale to coincide with Amazon Prime Day. The sale has great discounts on 3D printers, CNC machines and laser cutters, but the real savings are on the materials and accessories. You can get so many excellent deals on filament and resin that it’s worth stocking up from now until Aug. 9.

As an added bonus, MatterHackers offers a price match with Amazon, even on sales. So anything MatterHackers sells that you find during Amazon Prime Day can be price-matched, keeping all your 3D printing purchases in one place. All you need to do this year is add the code 3DHEATWAVE at checkout.

3D printers and other machines

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Prime Day deals are heating up as the big sale event enters its final hours. That means you’ve got less than a day left to take advantage of some of the year’s best prices on the latest Apple products from AirTags to iPads before they sell out.

Typically deals like these are seen during Black Friday festivities and don’t happen too often. So to make the most of these limited-time bargains, here’s a roundup of the best Prime Day deals on Apple devices and accessories.

And you can also check out our best Prime Day deals on headphones and laptops for even more great bargains.

The best Prime Day deals on Apple products right now

Here are the main Apple deals you shouldn’t miss:

• Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen): $199 (save $50)
• Beats Studio Buds Plus: $150 (sold out)
• 2021 iPad 10.2-inch 64GB (Wi-Fi): $250 (save $79)
• 2020 MacBook Air 13-inch: $750 (save $249)
• 2022 M2 MacBook Pro 13-inch $1,099 (save $200)

We’ll continue to update prices as the week progresses, but these are probably the lowest prices you can can expect this week. Here’s a more detailed breakdown of all the Apple sales, including the items highlighted above.

Apple AirPods deals

If you have an iPhone, iPad or MacBook — or even all three — AirPods are some of the best earbuds you can buy. Not only do they boast excellent audio quality and great features like active noise cancellation and transparency mode, but they’re also the most convenient Bluetooth earbuds out there for Apple users. All you have to do is put them in your ear and start using the device you want to connect them to. They connect quickly as well, almost like magic.

• Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen): $199 (save $50)
• Apple AirPods (2nd gen): $90 (save $39)
• Apple AirPods Max: $450 (save $99)
• Beats Fit Pro earbuds: $180 (save $20)
• Beats Studio Buds: $90 (save $60)
• Beats Studio Buds Plus: $150 (save $20)
• Beats Solo3 wireless headphones: $109 (save $91)

Apple Watch deals

For Prime Day, you can save a good chunk of change on the base model Apple Watch 8. Whether you’re looking to upgrade or looking to get your first wearable, the Apple Watch Series 8 is an excellent choice. Looking to spend a little less? The Apple Watch SE is for you.

• Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS 41mm): $326 (sale ended)

• Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular 45mm): $425 (sale ended)
• Apple Watch SE (2nd gen, GPS, 44mm): $230 (save $49)

Apple iPad deals

The iPad has grown up a lot in recent years, and it’s now much more than just a screen you watch Netflix on. It’s a bonafide laptop replacement for many people, and now you can pick up an iPad Air, iPad Mini and standard iPad with a discount. The only thing you have to do is choose the one that best suits your needs.

• 2022 iPad Air 64GB (cellular): $650 (save $99)
• 2022 iPad Air 64GB (Wi-Fi): $500 (save $99)
• 2022 iPad 64GB (cellular): $530 (save $69)
• 2021 iPad 10.2-inch 64GB (Wi-Fi): $250 (save $79)
• 2021 iPad Mini 64GB (cellular): $530 (save $119)
• 2022 iPad Pro 12.9-inch 128GB (Wi-Fi): $1,049 (save $50)

Apple MacBook deals

If you’re looking for a new laptop for work or school, Prime Day has got a nice savings on the MacBook Air. This model has a solid discount of $249, and while it may be 2 years old, it’s still a fantastic laptop that should definitely not be ignored. Want something bigger? The 15-inch model is a great laptop and the 16-inch MacBook Pro is as big as these things get.

• 2020 M1 MacBook Air 13-inch: $750 (save $249)
• 2022 M2 MacBook Pro 13-inch $1,099 (save $200)
• 2023 M2 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch: $1,799 (save $200)
• 2023 M2 Pro MacBook Pro 16-inch: $2,299 (save $200)

Apple accessories deals

Apple accessories aren’t always the cheapest around, but they can be some of the best. Fans of Apple’s trackpads and keyboards should definitely take a look below, while the Apple Studio Display is worth considering with a $100 discount right now.

• Apple Pencil (1st gen): $79 (save $20)
• Apple Pencil (2nd gen): $89 (save $40)
• Apple MagSafe Charger: $31 (save $8)
• Apple Studio Display: $1,499 (save $100)
• Apple Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad: $115 (save $14)
• Apple Magic Trackpad: $115 (save $14)
• Apple AirTag (4-pack): $88 (save $11)

Apple TV deals

Put simply, there aren’t any Apple TV deals to be had this Prime Day — at least, not yet. That could still change, although now we’re into the second official day of Prime Day deals it’s looking unlikely. We’ll be keeping our eyes peeled and ears to the ground for any sign that Apple’s set-top box is discounted. When we know, so will you.

In recent times, Google Assistant has been plagued with bugs, and Amazon Alexa has emerged as the better and more stable voice assistant among the two. Alexa is one of the most well-known voice assistants out there, and it’s compatible and integrated with the majority of smart devices. And if you are looking for a soundbar with Alexa integrated for easy control, you’ve got plenty of options.

You’ll find Amazon’s virtual assistant on the Polk React, Sonos Beam and the excellent follow-up Arc soundbar, as well as other brands like Yamaha. When shopping, consider the sound quality of each speaker in addition to the sensitivity of its microphones (which determines how well Alexa can hear you). We put several Alexa soundbar models to the test in order to present our picks for the best soundbars with Alexa.

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Attention high-end TV shoppers: You’ll soon have a new gigantic-screen OLED TV to consider. Samsung has just introduced its biggest OLED screen size, 83 inches, going inch-for-inch against rival LG. The Samsung QN83S90C costs a cool $5,400 and will be available later in July according to Samsung’s website.

High-end TVs with OLED screens deliver the best picture quality in my side-by-side comparison tests. This year Samsung’s QD-OLED technology has laid down a more serious challenge than ever to LG, but notably the S90C does not use QD-OLED tech itself. Instead it uses traditional OLED technology, known as “WOLED,” the same technology used by LG.

LG offers OLED TVs in seven sizes, from 42 up to 97 inches — although the latter size costs $25,000. Now Samsung has four OLED screen sizes in total, from 55 to 83 inches.

I haven’t formally reviewed any Samsung OLED TVs yet, but I did review the LG C3 recently and it was excellent. Judging from their specifications and similar screen technologies, I expect the new 83-inch Samsung to offer similar image quality to the C3. The 83-inch LG C3 costs $4,800 — $500 less than the new 83-inch Samsung.

The 83-inch Samsung is a member of the S90C series, the smaller sizes of which do use QD-OLED technology. One difference between it and the step-up S95C series, which currently tops out at 77 inches, is the inclusion of a One Connect box with the S95C, which lets you connect your devices (like a cable box or game console) to the box instead of directly to the TV and run a single cable between the box and TV to ease installation.

Other features of the two TV series are largely similar. Both models offer 144Hz gaming, but that feature is only usable by PC gamers with high-end video cards. Like other Samsung TVs, the new OLEDs have built-in cloud gaming, a feature I like but hardly consider must-have.

Big TVs are gradually becoming more affordable, but huge-screen OLED TVs remain significantly more expensive than their non-OLED counterparts. Samsung’s superb 85-inch QN90B QLED TV, for example, costs roughly half as much ($2,300) as its new 83-inch OLED TV.

Correction, July 12: An earlier version of this story attributed an incorrect screen technology to the 83-inch OLED TV. It uses standard OLED (WOLED) tech.

With people out and about for summer, this is prime season for buying portable Bluetooth speakers — and it’s also Amazon Prime Day, which means we’re seeing some good deals on certain highly rated wireless speakers. Here’s a look at nine of the best deals we’ve spotted on Bluetooth speakers (all of which we’ve tested). You’ll need an Amazon Prime membership to get the best deal on most of these picks.

Read more: Best Bluetooth Speakers of 2023

Best Prime Day 2023 deals on Bluetooth speakers

Amazon isn’t the only retailer offering major discounts right now. While Prime Day kicked off today (continues into tomorrow), other retailers like Best Buy (as well as Walmart and Target), are running competing sales, providing more options to save on your favorite products.

Best Buy’s sale, called Black Friday in July, is live and Best Buy has tons of deals you can shop right now on top electronics such as 4K TVs, speakers, laptops, appliances and more.

And members of the My Best Buy Plus or My Best Buy Total programs can receive access to exclusive deals or additional savings on select sale items. To help you make the most of these bargains before they disappear, we’re scouring Best Buy’s current markdowns to find you the best deals currently available, which we’ve highlighted below. Since old deals occasionally resurface, we’ve moved selected ones to the bottom of the story, if you feel like checking them again just in case. We’ll be updating frequently throughout the course of the sale, which runs through Wednesday, 9:59 p.m. CT.

Best Buy’s Black Friday in July: The best deals

Tech deals

Gaming deals

Kitchen deals

More Best Buy Black Friday in July deals for select members:

• Plus and Total members can score a MacBook for as low as $750
• Plus and Total members save 20% on SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro headsets
• Plus and Total members save up to 50% on select Insignia phone accessories
• Plus and Total members can buy 2, get 1 free on select Switch games
• Plus and Total members save 20% on select Steelcase office chairs
• Total members save up to 40% on appliances with free delivery, installation and haul-away
• Save 30% on select SimpliSafe systems
• Up to $600 off Samsung Galaxy Z Series phones with activation
• GoPro Hero9 Black action camera: $250 (save $100)

Sale price no longer available

There are a ton of monitor sales going on during the week of Amazon Prime Day, just as there are during any major sale season (I’m looking at you, Black Friday), and a surprisingly large number of decent ones. I’ve done my best to narrow the field to a small set of solid monitor deals that I’m comfortable recommending, but it’s by no means comprehensive.

I’ve seen more new-to-market models with discounts than usual (notably LG): They stand out in a sea of old models that companies are trying to sell off. This isn’t a static list, though, so check back to see updates with new recommendations, expired prices and out-of-stock sadness.

More monitor deals

• LG UltraGear 45 OLED, curved 45-inch 1440p 240Hz: $1,300 (save $400)
• Acer Nitro 27 XF273, 27-inch 144Hz: $160 (save $140)
• Acer Nitro ED320QR, curved 32-inch 1080p 75Hz: $129 (save $100)
• Samsung Odyssey G9, 49-inch 5K 240Hz: $900 (save $500)
• Dell S2722QC, 27-inch 4K 60Hz speakers: $293 (save $77)