Category: Technologies

DJI makes some of the best drones on the market — it’s taken nearly every spot on CNET’s list of favorite drones. The company offers a range of different models, from those designed for personal use to drones used for aerial photography and videography. Of course, their quality means they do cost a pretty penny, so it’s worth taking a look at the DJI deals we’ve collected below.

Top-four chasing Aston Villa will be hoping to make it three English Premier League wins on the spin as they visit Luton Town on Saturday.

Villa are currently in fourth place in the table in an all-important UEFA Champions League qualification spot ahead of Spurs and boss Unai Emery could welcome back Ezri Konsa and Jhon Duran for this match after spells on the sidelines.

Luton come into this home game looking to put a brutal midweek 6-2 thrashing at the hands of Man City in the FA Cup behind them. Rob Edwards’ side have steadily improved over the course of the season, but often aren’t seeing their endeavors rewarded with the points that they have deserved.

With relegation rivals Everton having had their 10-point deduction for breaching Premier League financial rules reduced to 6 points earlier this week, the Hatters know that they have to quickly start to turn those good performances into positive results.

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

Luton Town vs. Aston Villa: When and where?

Luton Town host Aston Villa at Kenilworth Road on Saturday, March 2. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. GMT (12:30 p.m. ET, 9:30 a.m. PT in the US and Canada; and 4:30 a.m. AEDT on Sunday, March 3, in Australia).

How to watch the Luton vs. Aston Villa game online from anywhere using a VPN

If you find yourself unable to view the game locally, you may need a different way to watch the game — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.

With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, non-blackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.

Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.

Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other great VPN deals taking place right now.

Livestream Luton vs. Aston Villa in the US

Saturday’s Luton Town vs. Aston Villa match is streaming on USA Network, which you can access as part of your cable package or at the NBC Sports website with a valid login, and can be streamed via Sling TV and other more expensive streaming TV services.

Livestream the Luton Town vs. Aston Villa game in the UK

Premier League rights in the UK are split between Sky Sports, Amazon Prime Video and TNT Sports (previously known as BT Sport). Luton vs. Aston Villa is exclusive to Sky Sports, showing on its Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League and Ultra channels. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via its Sky Go app, but cord-cutters will want to get set up with a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the game.

Livestream the Luton Town vs. Aston Villa game in Canada

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

Livestream the Luton vs. Aston Villa game in Australia

Football fans Down Under can watch this EPL fixture on streaming service Optus Sport, which is showing every single Premier League game live in Australia this season.

Quick tips for streaming the Premier League using a VPN

• With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming EPL matches may vary.
• If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
• If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
• All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
• And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.

The next time you open the Max streaming service, music and chocolate may be on the menu.

Wonka, the recently released film that chronicles the early days of Roald Dahl’s iconic chocolatier, will join the spread of options on Max next week. Timothée Chalamet specializes in sweets as the young Willy Wonka, and Paul King directs the song and sugar-filled spectacle (as he did the Paddington films). The starry cast also includes Hugh Grant, Keegan-Michael Key, Olivia Colman, Calah Lane and Rowan Atkinson.

Wonka, which received generally favorable reviews, according to Metacritic, could be the next streaming film to satisfy your palate. Here’s when you can catch the musical fantasy flick on Max in the US, plus why a VPN may be worth considering.

When to watch Wonka on Max

Wonka will bring the sugar-fueled singing and dancing to Max in the early morning hours of March 8 (12:01 a.m. PT, 3:01 a.m. ET, to be exact).

If you aren’t a Max subscriber, you can get access to the ad-supported version of the service for $10 a month. That’s the cheapest tier Max offers, but opting for a higher priced tier removes commercials and adds the ability to download movies and shows. While you’re browsing Max, you can also stream Dune before you go see the Chalamet-starring sequel.

If you’d rather pass on subscribing, you can also buy Wonka for $20 from services such as Amazon and Vudu.

How to watch Wonka from anywhere with a VPN

Perhaps you’re traveling abroad and want to stream Max while away from home. With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to access the movie from anywhere in the world. There are other good reasons to use a VPN for streaming, too.

A VPN is the best way to encrypt your traffic to stop your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. Using a VPN is also a great idea if you’re traveling and want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and log-ins when connecting to Wi-Fi networks. Streaming TV can be a bit smoother with a reliable, quality VPN that’s passed our tests and meets our security standards.

You can use a VPN to stream content legally as long as VPNs are allowed in your country and you have a valid subscription to the streaming service you’re using. The US and Canada are among the countries where VPNs are legal, but we advise against streaming or downloading content on illegal torrent sites. We recommend ExpressVPN, but you may opt for another provider from our best list, such as Surfshark or NordVPN.

Follow the VPN provider’s instructions for installation, and choose the US, where Wonka will be streaming on Max. Before you open the streaming app, make sure you’re connected to your VPN using your selected region. If you want to stream Wonka on more than one device, it’s possible you’ll need to configure each one to ensure you’re signed in. Go to settings and check your network connections to verify you’re logged in and connected to your VPN account. Now you’re ready to open Max to stream.

If you run into issues with streaming, first make sure your VPN is up and running on its encrypted IP address. Double-check that you’ve followed installation instructions correctly and picked the right geographical area for viewing. If you still encounter connection problems, you may need to reboot your device. Close all apps and windows, restart your device and connect to your VPN first. Note that some streaming services will restrict VPN access.

When you think of productivity software your mind no doubt takes you straight to Microsoft Office. Love it or loathe it, the world runs on Microsoft software and Office is the go-to for people around the globe, whether they’re writing letters, building complex spreadsheets or sending emails. Whatever the task, if it happens in an office, there’s a good chance that it’s happening thanks to Microsoft Office.

That being said, Microsoft Office has also long been a costly option. So it’s perhaps no surprise that Microsoft introduced a subscription for it. But while it may be worth it for those who use it regularly and need all the latest features, for others the $7 a month adds up really quickly. Thankfully, you don’t have to go the subscription route, thanks to this deal from StackSocial that nets you a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2019 for just $30. That’s a whopping 86% discount on the usual $229 price tag. All you need to do is make sure to pick the version that works with your computer — both Windows and Mac versions of Microsoft Office are on offer at the same $30 price point.

Keep in mind that this deal is only going to be available for a limited time, with StackSocial warning that there are just three days left. Make sure to order your new software soon because you risk paying more if you wait too long.

There are two versions of Office here. Mac users will get the basic Home and Business suite of apps, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and OneNote, while Windows users will get the Professional Plus version with more apps. Just note that you won’t get Microsoft Teams here.

This isn’t the latest version of Office, but compared to signing up for the Microsoft 365 subscription suite, which costs $7 a month or $70 a year for individuals, StackSocial’s offer is a great deal. There is a free online version of Microsoft Office out there that you can use, but it lacks several features, so this may be a better option. Apple users should note that Outlook is now available as a free app for the Mac.

Some important things to note: You’ll get a one-time use code for a single computer, which means you won’t be able to download these apps on multiple devices. And that means that if you upgrade to a new computer or your current one dies, you likely won’t be able to transfer the suite. These licenses also lack some of the added conveniences you’ll get with a 365 subscription, including OneDrive cloud storage and cloud-based AI features, including Microsoft Copilot. Additionally, these apps should work for as long as your computer does, but the Mac license has reached the end of its lifecycle, which means Microsoft’s support for this version of Office has ended. Windows users will have extended support through Oct. 14, 2025. There is also a risk that Microsoft could terminate the license at any time, but we’ve been running other versions of Office from StackSocial since early 2022 and have yet to encounter a problem.

Now that you have some sweet new software, you might need a computer to go with it. Be sure to check out our regularly updated list of the best laptop deals to make sure you don’t overpay.

It’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle for your overall wellness, but it can be a challenge to stay active and eat right with a busy schedule. One way to stay on top of your routine is by downloading a fitness app, which can help keep you motivated as you continue to make progress. The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels is a great option, packed with expert advice that you can carry with you wherever you go. Right now, new users can sign up for a lifetime membership for just $150. It will normally run you $20 a month or $150 a year, so even just sticking with it for a couple of years makes this a remarkable deal, sans recurring fees. Be quick, as this deal expires on March 4.

The app has audio-only workouts for indoor and outside exercise, audio-only meditations for focus and mental well-being, an advanced meal planner system and access to fitness expert Jillian Michaels’ DVD collection. You can follow along with over 1,000 workout exercises, all shot in HD. Whether you’re looking for an advanced workout, you want the bare-bones basics or you’re somewhere in the middle, this app has the workout you need. You can swap out exercises and even ban ones that don’t work for you, and you can adjust transitiontime and target which places you want to tone.

Have your own exercise equipment at home? You can select workouts that use what you have. Features like Beat Sync mean that your workout can adjust to the pace of the music you’re listening to, making it easier to stay engaged and draw inspiration from your favorite soundtrack on the road to your better self. And with lifetime access, this investment will be a tool you can always rely on as you improve your overall health and wellness.

If you want to invest in other great workout tools, be sure to check out our roundups of the latest Apple Watch deals and best Fitbit deals currently available.

The easiest way to test-drive the Vision Pro is by booking a 30-minute session at an Apple store for an employee-guided demo. Even though I’ve already tried it for myself in the office, and I’ve been reporting on the mixed reality headset for weeks, there was still much for me to learn just by sitting down and getting my own official Apple store walkthough.

My curiosity wasn’t so much about what it’s like to use it. I’ve already done that by sharing with my colleague Scott Stein. I wanted to know how Apple captivates customers with a store experience. What happens in a demo to make you want to spend $3,499 and take the leap into spatial computing, as Apple calls it?

I was able to film my experience at the flagship Fifth Avenue Apple store in New York City, which you can watch in this week’s episode of One More Thing, embedded above.

It’s like a theme park ride, but you’re in control

Apple crafted something that I would describe as an entertaining ride. An Apple store employee is your guide, making sure your sample fits well, teaching you the controls and laying out the path of apps for you to try. Even though I knew it was just a sample headset with preloaded examples of content, I quickly felt this sense of ownership, like I had full control of this unit as the navigator.

Trying the Vision Pro in an Apple store is a smoother test drive than anything you can get from sharing with a friend’s device — and that’s in part to what Apple did to make sure you feel confident controlling a store sample.

With my store guide (who can see what I’m doing in the headset via an iPad), I’m scrolling through examples of panoramic photos that look life-size. It’s better than any vacation photo I’ll ever take. I’m going through 3D spatial photos and videos of a family that doesn’t exist, of a birthday party that never happened — but the cake is so close I can touch it with my nose. It seems like I’m in the room with them.

You can’t get these visual examples at home

There’s a strong brain connection happening with these manufactured memories because of how close it all feels. There’s an artistry to the types of scenes Apple created, making you think about your own family or what you could do with 3D content.

The Vision Pro you take home would only show photos in your personal library. I’ve taken some spatial videos of my kids that were very impressive, but not as impressive as an Apple marketing production.

You’re then taken to the best computer wallpaper ever — an immersive background environment of Mt. Hood in Oregon. The gravel below is so detailed you expect to see your foot standing there. And as you poke around apps like Safari, the scene changes — you can see and hear raindrops falling across a lake.

Entertainment is the main focus

But the “computer” part of the sample is brief; I was thrown right back into entertainment with clips from Avatar and The Super Mario Bros. Movie. These were only brief movie moments, but the clips invoked feelings of otherworldliness like a warm helping of hope and adventure was just served up to you on a platter.

Apple plucks at your heartstrings, knowing exactly how to transport you, even if it’s brief. Your grand finale is a sample of 180-degree 8K immersive videos that completely hug you. Alicia Keys is singing so close I could touch her microphone. Baby rhinos rush up and I instinctually raise my hands. I’m teased with what’s possible in sports, showing soccer plays from the top of the goal net.

It’s sensory overload, and I ate it up. Even though the concept of the Vision Pro wasn’t new to me, I was hit so fast with good feelings that I’m left curious about what can be done with entertainment and whether I would be missing out if I didn’t get to see what’s coming.

If at any point you take off the headset in the store, you can just slip it back on without calibrating it again. That helps drive home the sense of ownership you get during your demo — the whole time you’re in control.

If you want to explore other aspects, your guide can pivot to show you things like presenting a Keynote, or typing in Notepad. But this was all about feeling a tease of what’s possible in entertainment. And you don’t have to spend $3,499 to take it for a spin.

Whether you’re in need of a new pair of wireless earbuds to pair with your iPhone or you want to upgrade to the best AirPods to use with Apple’s Vision Pro, the latest AirPods Pro 2 are definitely the best option — and the only option if you want to get the most out of your new Apple headset. Not only are they the only earbuds that offer lossless audio support when using Apple’s brand-new mixed reality headset, but they offer some of the best noise-canceling capabilities you’re likely to find as well.

Right now you can snag a set for just $189 at Amazon — a $60 savings — with Walmart also matching the deal. That drops Apple’s latest buds down to a record-matching low price. There’s no word on how long this deal will last, so we recommend nabbing a set at this price whil you can if you’re interested.

The AirPods Pro 2 also sport Apple’s Transparency Mode for when you need to be more aware of your surroundings and they’ll automatically optimize their volume based on your environment to boot. This upgraded pair not only offers Qi wireless charging but also USB-C wired charging for those times when you need the quickest charging possible. In use, the earbuds promise an impressive battery life of up to 30 hours on a single charge when paired with the charging case. They also instantly pair and switch between Apple devices, making these wireless earbuds a joy to use for those in the Apple ecosystem.

For the Vision Pro specifically, the USB-C AirPods Pro 2 offer support for 20-bit/48 kHz Lossless Audio with ultralow latency. The Apple Vision Pro has its own built-in speakers so AirPods aren’t an essential add-on, but they do allow for a more immersive — and private — viewing experience if you want to lose yourself in a movie.

Not into Apple’s buds or looking for headphones instead? There are tons of headphone and earbud deals available right now.

If you’re looking to save on new tech, you won’t want to miss the sale happening right now at Best Buy. The company just launched a massive three-day sale filled with deep discounts on TVs, headphones, laptops, tablets, action cameras, smart lighting and more. It’s a great opportunity for those that may have missed out Presidents Day sales earlier this year to score big savings.

There are a lot of items marked down, so in an effort to save you time and energy, we’ve gone through the sale and have highlighted the best offers below. Keep in mind that these offers will end Sunday, March 3, at 9:59 p.m. PT, so be sure to make your selection before that if you don’t want to miss out.

More great deals at Best Buy:

• Apple MacBook Air M2 (256GB): $999 (save $300)
• iRobot Roomba j5 robot vacuum/mop: $349 (save $250)
• Lenovo Ideapad 3i laptop (512GB): $350 (save $280)
• Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS): $319 (save $80)
• Dyson V8 cordless vacuum kit: $350 (save $120)
• Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop (512GB): $670 (save $280)
• GoPro Max 360 action camera: $400 (save $100)
• Apple Pencil (1st-gen): $79 (save $20)
• Apple AirPods 2: $100 (save $30)
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro: $300 (save $150)
• DuraPro 55-inch outdoor partial sun 4K TV: $1,199 (save $600)
• Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight camera security bundle: $250 (save $350)
• Jabra Connect 5t true wireless earbuds: $100 (save $70)
• Samsung 75-inch Q80C QLED 4K smart TV: $1,500 (save $200)
• Apple MacBook Air (M1): $750 (save $250)
• Philips Hue A19 smart lighting starter kit: $90 (save $40)
• Apple AirPods 2: $100 (save $30)
• Shark 3-in-1 Max air purifier, heater and fan: $200 (save $250)
• Samsung 55-inch The Frame QLED 4K TV: $1,000 (save $500)
• LG Gram 16-inch laptop (1TB): $1,200 (save $600)
• Samsung 85-inch TU690T Crystal 4K smart TV: $1,000 (save $300)
• Sony 65-inch Bravia XR A80K OLED 4K TV: $1,700 (save $300)
• HP Victus 15.6-inch gaming laptop (512GB): $550 (save $250)
• GoPro Hero12 Black action camera: $350 (save $50)
• Up to 30% off major appliances
• Apple Watch SE (2nd-gen): $199 (save $50)
• Beats Solo 3 wireless headphones: $115 (save $85)
• LG Flex 42-inch OLED 4K TV: $2,000 (save $500)
• Char-Broil Edge electric grill: $560 (save $240)
• Dell Inspiron 2-in-1 laptop (1TB): $800 (save $300)

It’s worth noting that some items may have additional discounts available for My Best Buy Plus or Total members, so if you’ve been holding out on signing up, now may be the time to consider a subscription. Those are paid accounts, but you could make the money back in exclusive savings during this event or throughout the year if you shop at Best Buy regularly. There are some other perks too, like like free two-day shipping with no minimum amount and extended return windows.

For more device savings, we’ve rounded up the best phone deals, laptop deals and TV deals to help you find exactly what you want without paying full price.

X, formerly known as Twitter, has just launched audio and video calls for all users. Because why not.

Audio and video calling, which you’ll find on plenty of other popular social media services, including Instagram and Facebook, has been around on X as well, but it was exclusively for those who paid for a premium subscription. Now calls are available to everyone, whether you pay or not.

And while there’s interest in using X for making calls, not everyone wants audio and video calling.

As of right now, audio and video calling is slowly rolling out to nonpremium X users, but if it is available for you to use already, you should know that it’s on by default, which means anyone you follow could potentially call you up. At any time. If that’s a worry for you, you need to know how to disable the feature.

I’ll show you how to easily turn off audio and video calls on X, so that no one can call you through the social media platform. Here’s what you need to know. For more, here are five reasons you should unplug from social media and everything you need to know to create better TikTok videos. And if you’re tired of the service, here’s how you can delete your X account for good.

How to disable audio and video calling on X

If audio and video calling is available on your X account, you can easily disable the feature from your settings. In the X app, go to your direct messages and then hit the gear icon on the top-right, which will take you to settings for your messages. Now toggle off Enable audio and video calling to prevent anyone from calling you.

If for some reason you do want to audio and video calling enabled but want it to be more restrictive, you can keep Enable audio and video calling toggled on, uncheck the box for People you follow and instead check the box for People in your address book, so that only people you know IRL can call you on X.

For more, here’s how to untag yourself from any X conversation.