Google’s new seven-year software update commitment for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro is a significant step forward for Android. But it also highlights one of the biggest weaknesses most Android phones face, regardless of their price: They don’t get enough software support. Google’s $449 Pixel 5A from 2021, for example, won’t receive new Android OS upgrades or software updates past August 2024. Three years of updates can go by pretty quickly.

Smartphone sales continue to decline year over year amid inflation, and people are likely looking for devices they can hold onto for as long as possible. Market analyst firm Canalys is predicting that the North American smartphone market will decline by 12% this year, though it also notes that phone-makers are still relying on the otherwise stable market for premium phones. As customers hang onto their phones longer, keeping those customers up to date with new features and security protections requires longer upgrade periods.

And it’s not just inflation that underlies the need for phones to get more years of software support. The update extension arrives alongside a push for phones to become more repairable. An increasing number of US states are passing right to repair laws that cover electronics, and right to repair proposals recently adopted by the European Union also include phones and tablets.

Now, as Google begins to push its own Android phones to last longer, here are the biggest reasons phone buyers stand to benefit should the wider industry embrace longer phone lifespans.

Android update support is still a mess across the industry

Google last increased its security update policy in 2021, giving the $599 Pixel 6 and $899 6 Pro five years of security updates (that’s set to end in October 2026). But software updates stayed at three years — meaning that after next year’s release of Android 15, the Pixel 6 will likely receive no new software features.

Meanwhile, over on iOS in 2021, if you bought the then-$599 iPhone 12 Mini or $829 iPhone 13 from Apple, you were assuredly receiving software and security updates for much longer than three years. Apple’s iPhone XR and XS from 2018 each received this year’s iOS 17, and though 2015’s iPhone 6S is no longer getting software updates, it’s getting security-focused updates for anyone who’s still using those phones.

Looking at Samsung, Motorola and OnePlus, the situation varies drastically. Until the Pixel 8 announcement, Samsung had surpassed Google’s software update promise by providing four years of software updates, and it had matched Google’s security update policy with five years for its Galaxy S and Z phones. The cheaper Galaxy A series offers a range of support levels, with Samsung’s $200 Galaxy A14 5G getting two years of software updates but five years of security updates.

OnePlus recently started promising a similar four years of software updates and five years of security updates for some of its phones, such as the OnePlus 11.

Motorola, meanwhile, has long lagged behind, but it currently promises three years of software updates and four years of security updates for the $1,000 Razr Plus. I’ve reached out to Apple, Samsung, Motorola and OnePlus for comment about these policies in the wake of Google’s announcement.

As a result of these differing policies, it can be quite intimidating to keep up with how long an Android phone is safe to use. If these policies could continue to extend to accommodate whether someone wanted to hold onto their phone for two years or for more than five years, that would at the least afford people with the most flexibility, whether or not they wanted to get a phone upgrade.

Phones need security support to remain safe

Phones are constantly connected to the internet, but unfortunately that also means there’s the possibility of your phone encountering security issues. Phone-makers constantly provide updates to keep your phone safe.

My colleague Andrew Lanxon explored whether it’s safe to continue using phones that are no longer receiving security updates. The experts he spoke with said an outdated phone could be susceptible to software issues and allow malefactors to steal your data or install malware on your device.

Unfortunately, many new Android phones, even expensive ones, come with very short security update timelines. I criticized the $649 RedMagic 8 Pro for providing only two years of guaranteed security updates, even though its top-of-the-line specs should otherwise make that phone last for years. (The gaming-centric audience RedMagic targets might flash these devices with custom firmware to get new features after official update support ends. But most people don’t have the time to DIY their own phone to that degree.)

Though Google’s seven-year commitment is now the longest published commitment we’ve seen from a major phone-maker, the Fairphone 5 currently has Google beat with an eight-year commitment to security updates alongside access to spare parts for do-it-yourself repair. Even though Fairphone isn’t nearly as well known in the smartphone market, it’s made good on its promises so far. Its Fairphone 3, launched in 2019, is receiving software updates through 2026.

By comparison, Google’s Pixel 4 and 4 XL from 2019 received Android 13 last year and were updated again in February 2023. But they’re no longer getting new updates. Samsung’s Galaxy S10 line appears to have received its final updates earlier this year too, according to Droidlife.

Today’s phone hardware can go the distance, and repair costs are dropping

The most common reasons to replace a phone often come down to battery life and performance, unless you’ve lost or broken your device. According to a 2019 survey conducted by Office Depot, 63% of its 1,018 respondents cited battery life issues as their reason, closely followed by slow processing speeds and a broken charging port.

However, many of those problems are now easier to address, enabling devices to last longer. Software optimizations help manage a phone’s performance and battery. A lost device can be pinged using Find My Device on Android. And costs to repair devices — while still high in some cases — have been declining. An out-of-warranty battery replacement usually costs around $100 or less: For instance, getting a Samsung Galaxy S21’s battery replaced at Best Buy costs $80.

Google spent part of its Pixel 8 launch event touting the fact that the new phone line should be easier to repair, including publicizing its continued partnership with iFixit to provide spare parts and repair guides. Google has told Android Authority that spare parts availability will also last the same seven years as software support. Apple has also made an effort to reduce some repair costs by changing how the iPhone is manufactured. The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max’s aluminum substructure makes it easier to replace cracked or damaged back glass.

These efforts will hopefully push the phone industry even more toward moves that extend the lifespan of devices, making it so you have to replace your phone only when you absolutely must.

I do wish phone-makers could go one step further, though, by making the hardware just as easy to upgrade as the software. Roughly a decade ago, in 2013, Google developed a modular phone concept called Project Ara that made it possible to essentially build your phone by snapping pieces together, similar to a PC. The concept theoretically would allow for simple repairs and even phone upgrades. But that dream was dashed, with launch plans delayed and eventually canceled.

In the meantime, phones are increasingly being made with recycled materials, with Apple and Samsung both promoting a greater use of recycled metals and plastics in the production of their flagship phones. A larger reliance on recycled materials could help reduce waste created when phones are discarded.

Software updates are great, but there’s still more that can lengthen a phone’s life

As phones get more years of software support, dazzling new cameras and smarter AI-powered features, it’s amazing how many age-old problems we still experience on the gadgets.

Better durability — whether that’s finding more ways to prevent a phone from scuffing, or just making phones less prone to shatters after falling on pavement — would be quite meaningful on devices, no matter the price.

Phone companies have made some strides: Apple’s Ceramic Shield has improved the iPhone’s screen durability, and Samsung has an entire quality assurance facility for testing its phones in challenging scenarios like drops and extreme temperature situations.

Yet phones still break. YouTube channel JerryRigEverything found that the new iPhone 15 Pro — despite being made from titanium — cracked during a bend test that didn’t damage any other iPhone 15 model.

And though most modern smartphones can stand up to water and dust, perhaps heat resistance is the next area where phones could improve. Currently, phone software helps prevent overheating should your device end up in direct sunlight for too long. Apple this week issued a patch to address overheating complaints linked to the iPhone 15 Pro.

But several gaming phones I’ve tested have more advanced cooling systems than your average phone, enabling them to stay functional while powering high-end graphics. The Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a door that physically opens for better airflow to the hot-running processor and GPU when paired with a cooling fan accessory — which, to be fair, is overkill. But it still makes me think phone-makers could be doing more to develop better cooling systems.

Lastly, while right to repair laws are improving access to phone repairs, these fixes are still difficult to manage without officially licensed parts and guides. For instance, Apple’s iPhone 14 recently had its repairability score downgraded by iFixit due to requiring a software handshake even when using genuine replacement parts from Apple. Compared with long-running industries like those behind kitchen appliances and computers, the phone market sees off-the-shelf parts that are often unusable in repairs. Meanwhile, Valve’s Steam Deck handheld gaming console is quite simple to crack open to upgrade with more storage. Some companies are selling aftermarket Steam Deck screens with higher resolutions.

Even though there’s more that can be done to extend the life cycle of phones like the Pixel 8, Google’s seven-year promise for software and security updates is commendable. Should the company follow through, it’ll mean the Pixel 8 will receive more major software updates than many of Apple’s iPhone models, while encouraging customers to stick with Pixel for the long haul. Now I’m just waiting for Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus and other phone-makers to catch up.

I’ve always been a very organized person, and my holy grail is a spotless digital calendar. I’ve been a loyal Google Calendar user for years, tracking my classes, work, assignments, parties and every other demand on my time with an original color coded system. I’m the girl who, if you invite me out to lunch, will send you a gcal invite.

Unfortunately, after years of love and use, I recently realized it’s time to perform a particularly dreadful task: migrate my Google calendar to another app. Cue the anxiety. Luckily for me, and you, migrating your entire calendar, past, present and future events included, is easier than it sounds.

After researching and testing every method myself, I’ve figured out the easiest ways to transfer your calendar across different services, including Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Microsoft Outlook. Depending on which platform you use, the process will be different.

So whether you’re a loyal Apple user, a gcal fanatic or a Microsoft Outlook stan, there’s a way to migrate your calendars between each service.

Getting ready to migrate: What to know

The simplest way to migrate your entire calendar between services is to export your calendar from one service, download it as an .ics or .csv file, and then import that downloaded file to the new calendar service. This way, you don’t have to worry that you’ll lose any events in the shuffle, and you’ll have your entire calendar history, as well as future events, available in the new service.

For Outlook, Apple Calendar and Google Calendar, you can export/import only through your desktop or laptop. You can’t migrate using the apps on a phone or tablet.

A note for Mac users: You won’t be able to export an Outlook calendar from a Mac device. Whether you’re using the web version or the Outlook app, there isn’t yet functionality that lets you export your calendar. I know — as a loyal Apple user, I’m unhappy about it too.

Here’s how to download/export your calendar on each service and import on the new one.

Downloading your Google calendar

1. Open Google Calendar on desktop.

2. Navigate over to the left-hand side menu and find My calendars.

3. Click the three dots next to the name of the Google Calendar you want to export.

4. Click Settings and sharing.

5. Click Import & export.

6. Click Export. This will download your calendar into an .ics file in a ZIP drive.

7. Click into the ZIP drive. Move the .ics file out of your downloads folder to somewhere on your computer that you can easily find.

Downloading your Apple calendar

1. Open Calendaron Mac.

2. Check the calendar you want to migrate and uncheck all the rest.

3. Click File > Export > Export…

4. Name the file and save it where you can easily find it on your computer.

5. Click Export.

Downloading your Outlook calendar on Windows

1. Open Outlook.

2. Click File.

3. Click Open & Export.

4. Choose Import/Export and click Export to a file.

5. Choose Comma Separated Values (CSV) as the format type — this will download it as an Excel sheet. Then click next.

6. Select Calendar from the Select folder to export screen options. Then click next.

7. Click Browse to choose where you want to save the downloaded file and name it. Then click OK.

8. Click Next. Confirm your export — it should say something similar to “Export ‘Appointments’ from folder: Calendar.”

9. Click Finish.

If the Outlook calendar you’re trying to download is controlled by a larger organization, like your workplace or university, you may run into some issues. They may have disabled some functionalities, making it harder or even impossible to download your calendar. If you think this is the case for you, you should reach out to your IT administrator to troubleshoot.

Importing your calendar to Google

1. Open Google Calendar on desktop.

2. Navigate to the left-hand side menu and find Other calendars.

3. Click the plus sign next to Other calendars.

4. Click Import. Upload the file you previously downloaded and saved.

5. Click the drop down arrow to choose where you want to save the new calendar. You may only be able to save it on your main calendar.

6. Click Open.

7. Click Import.

Importing your calendar to Apple

1. Open Calendar on Mac, then go to File > Import…

2. Select and import your downloaded file.

3. Select where you want this calendar to go: Home, Calendar, Work or your existing custom calendars. You can also create a New Calendar.

4. Click Import.

Note that if you want your new Apple calendar to appear across your devices, you’ll need to enable iCloud sharing for Calendar. You can do this sharing by going into your device’s Settings > iCloud Account > Calendar and toggling on.

You can double-check that the imported calendar is saved on iCloud on a Mac and iPhone as well. On a Mac, ensure the new calendar is listed under iCloud on the left-side menu. On an iPhone, tap Calendars at the bottom of the screen and ensure the new calendar is listed under iCloud. If it isn’t listed, try reimporting after turning on iCloud backup for Calendar.

Importing your calendar to Microsoft Outlook

1. Open Microsoft Outlook and click on the calendar tab.

2. Navigate to the left-hand side menu and open the sidebar.

3. Click Add Calendar; then select “Import ICS…”

4. Click Browse and select the downloaded file.

5. Click Import.

6. You can either view your new calendar or close the window.

If you want to save your imported calendar as a new calendar, not merged with your existing one, you can do that by creating a new folder. You must create a new folder before importing your old calendar file.

1. Find your email address underneath My Calendars on the left-side menu.

2. Click the three dots next to it.

3. Create a New Folder and name it.

4. Follow the above steps (2-4) to prepare to import.

5. Before clicking import, use the drop-down arrow next to your email address and select the new folder. This will save the imported calendar in that folder.

6. Click Import.

By creating a new folder, you’re separating the imported calendar from your existing one, which will make it easy to isolate and view events from that calendar.

Top tech is often quite expensive, which is why finding a deal is always ideal. And if you’re a Google fan or looking for alternatives to Apple, Wellbots is helping you get your hands on two great products for less right now. The company is offering CNET readers exclusive discounts on the Google Pixel Watch and Google Pixel Buds Pro, meaning you can score either of these items without breaking the bank.

Smartwatches offer an added layer of convenience to your daily routine, and the Google Pixel Watch is a solid option for Android users, landing a spot on our best smartwatch for 2023 roundup and picking up an Editors’ Choice Award last year. It comes equipped with Google Assistant, allowing you to play music, text, check Gmail, use Google Maps to navigate and more — many of which you can do through voice alone. Plus, Google Wallet allows you to use Google Pay on your wrist at checkout to simplify shopping. And you’ll get plenty of health and fitness tracking features from Fitbit to help you stay on top of your wellness journey. The first-gen Pixel Watch, which was just superseded by the Pixel Watch 2, lists for $280, but that price drops to just $205 when you use promo code CNETPIXELWATCH at checkout, which is a $75 savings.

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One of Amazon’s biggest shopping events of the year is coming up soon. Amazon’s October Prime event brings another round of great deals to Prime subscribers, with the sale running Oct. 10 and 11. If you’re ready to cash in on the Prime event now, Amazon is already offering early Prime Day deals.

Amazon Prime Day extends even beyond the Amazon website. An Amazon service called “” gives Prime members discounts on products from a long list of brands that are offering Prime Day deals on their own websites.

Read more: How to Prepare for Amazon Prime Day

Participating sellers will include a Prime Day banner and coupon code on products that are part of the sale, as well as a Buy with Prime button that syncs with your Amazon account. Read on to learn how Buy with Prime works and what sort of Prime Day deals are available on third-party sites right now.

What is Amazon Buy with Prime?

lets Amazon Prime members shop at non-Amazon online stores seamlessly by automatically including their email address, shipping address and payment method from their Amazon account.

Participating brands include a Buy with Prime purchase button on their product pages, most often with a coupon code that’s required at checkout. Although they’re linked to your Amazon account, purchases occur on the retailers’ sites, not Amazon’s. Since retailers aren’t required to offer the same selection and pricing on Amazon as on their own sites, Buy with Prime can get you some deals that aren’t available on Amazon.

When you visit a product at an online store participating in Buy with Prime, you’ll see a blue button marked “Buy with Prime,” with an expected delivery date above or below the button. If the product is on sale for Amazon Prime Day, all you’ll need to do is click the “Buy with Prime” button.

When you click that Buy with Prime button, you’ll initiate a login process with Amazon. If you’ve never logged in to an external site with your Amazon account before, you may need to verify your identity with a one-time password sent to your email address or phone number.

After you punch in that six-digit code, you’ll get a confirmation that you’re securely signed in to Amazon on the retailer’s site, along with a brief description of what info Amazon will share with the retailer. If you have logged in to an external site with Amazon before, the Buy with Prime button will take you directly to the confirmation page to continue.

Hitting the “Continue as [your Amazon account name]” button will take you to a checkout screen on the retailer’s website that is hosted by Amazon Buy with Prime, with your delivery address and payment method automatically entered along with an expected delivery date. Clicking the shipping address or payment method will let you change them via the same process as on Amazon’s own website.

Once you’ve completed your purchases with Buy with Prime, Amazon will handle the shipping and returns of the product.

How do I get Prime Day deals with Buy with Prime?

If you’re interested in taking advantage of Buy with Prime, you can see a on the Amazon website. Brands include Sena Cases, Targus and Wirsh.

Once you’ve made it to the Buy with Prime checkout page, you’ll continue to check out as you normally would, and the Prime Day discount will automatically apply to the price of the item. All Buy with Prime orders will be covered by the .

For more on Amazon Prime Day, learn how to get Prime Day deals for free and check out the best early Prime Day deals that are available now.

Tottenham fans could see their side go top with a win on Saturday, as Spurs take on Luton at Kenilworth Road in this intriguing English Premier League clash.

The Ange Postecoglou revolution claimed its biggest result so far last weekend, as Spurs beat nine-man Liverpool 2-1 in controversial style at home, which has put them just one point behind EPL leaders Man City, who play Arsenal on Sunday.

Standing in their way of the summit are a newly promoted Luton side who will have drawn confidence from securing their first win of the season, after beating Burnley 2-1 away on Tuesday.

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

Luton vs. Tottenham: When and where?

Luton Town host Tottenham Hotspur at Kenilworth Road on Saturday, Oct. 7. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. BST (7:30 a.m. ET, 4:30 a.m PT in the US and Canada, and 10:30 p.m. AEDT in Australia).

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

Saturday’s Luton-Tottenhammatch is 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 vs. Tottenhamgame 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 Luton vs. Tottenham game is exclusive to TNT Sports — showing on its TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 1 HD and TNT Sport Ultimate channels.

Livestream the Luton vs. Tottenhamgame in Canada

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

Livestream the Luton vs. Tottenhamgame 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 F1 circus heads to the Middle East and the Lusail International Circuit for the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday, but could Max Verstappen wrap up the title the day before?

Marking Formula 1’s return to Qatar after taking a one-year break, thanks to last year’s FIFA World Cup, with the Constructors Championship already in the bag for Red Bull, all eyes are now on the quest for the Drivers title.

This Qatar GP is a Sprint event with up to 8 championship points up for grabs, and with a 177-point lead over Sergio Perez, Verstappen could seal the championship with sixth place or better in Saturday’s session — potentially making Sunday’s actual race an extended victory lap for the Dutchman.

The Qatar GP Sprint Shootout takes place on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 9 a.m. (6.a.m. PT) and will be shown on ESPN2 and ESPN Plus, with the Sprint itself following at 1:30 p.m. ET (10:30 a.m. PT) on ESPNews and ESPN Plus.

The Qatar Grand Prix itself takes place on Sunday at the Lusail International Circuit at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) on ESPN and ESPN Plus.

The entire race weekend, including practice sessions and qualifying, will be shown in the US on ESPN’s family of TV networks. Those looking to follow all the drama will need access to ABC, ESPN, ESPN 2 and ESPNews to catch every second of the action.

No single provider has exclusive rights to the network, so there are plenty of ways to get ESPN and watch the races without cable. We’ve broken down everything you need to know to stream today’s race, and all the other F1 races this season.

When, where and what time are the races?

Races are held on Sunday and are usually spaced two weeks apart. Here’s the entire schedule, all times ET.

F1 2023 schedule

Date	Race	Time
March 5	Bahrain GP	10 a.m. ET
March 19	Saudi Arabian GP	1 p.m. ET
April 2	Australian GP	1 a.m. ET
April 30	Azerbaijan GP	7 a.m. ET
May 7	Miami GP	3:30 p.m. ET
May 21	Romagna GP	9 a.m. ET
May 28	Monaco GP	9 a.m. ET
June 4	Spanish GP	9 a.m. ET
June 18	Canadian GP	2 p.m. ET
July 2	Austrian GP	9 a.m. ET
July 9	British GP	10 a.m. ET
July 23	Hungarian GP	9 a.m. ET
July 30	Belgian GP	9 a.m. ET
Aug. 27	Dutch GP	9 a.m. ET
Sept. 3	Italian GP	9 a.m. ET
Sept. 17	Singapore GP	8 a.m. ET
Sept. 24	Japanese GP	1 a.m. ET
Oct. 8	Qatar GP	1 p.m. ET
Oct. 22	United States GP	3 p.m. ET
Oct. 29	Mexican GP	4 p.m. ET
Nov. 5	Brazil GP	12 p.m. ET
Nov. 19	Las Vegas GP	1 a.m. ET
Nov. 26	Abu Dhabi GP	8 a.m ET

How to watch F1 online from anywhere using a VPN

If you find yourself unable to view the race locally, you may need a different way to watch the race — 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 race 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 F1 racing in the UK

F1 in the UK is shown on Sky Sports and Channel 4 — Sky Sports airs the races, practice rounds and qualifying, while free-to-air Channel 4 offers highlights broadcast after the day’s action takes place. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via its app, but cord-cutters will need to get the Sky Entertainment and Netflix package starting at 26 per month, plus an additional 20 per month to include Sky Sports.

Best options for streaming in the US without cable

Race weekends normally start on Friday with multiple practice runs and continue on Saturday with qualifying. The races themselves take place Sunday. ESPN typically airs practices and qualifying on a mix of ESPN 2 and ESPNews, while the races tend to air on ESPN. F1 events in North America often land on ABC.

Here are some of the best ways to catch the entire race weekend without cable.

Amazon’s Big Deal Days, which is essentially Amazon’s October Prime Day event, is coming on Oct. 10 and Oct. 11, just in time to start your winter holiday shopping. These big shopping events usually see some of the online retailer’s best deals of the year on products, and you can already find some early deals to take advantage of right now.

If you’re looking to save big ahead of the holidays, now might be a good time to go ahead and take the plunge on a Prime membership, which you’ll need if you want to advantage of Prime Day deals. A standard Prime membership will run you $139 a year, or $15 a month. If you’re a student, you can get a Prime membership for $69 a year, or $8 a month, and if you qualify for government assistance programs the monthly subscription price drops to $7.

You won’t just get free shipping with your Prime membership. With your subscription you’ll also receive access to Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Music Prime, discounts at Whole Foods and on Amazon Alexa products, and even more perks.

Prime Days usually see big deals on tech (think phones, tablets and smartwatches) and home products (like air fryers and espresso machines). So, if you think a Prime membership is right for you, read on and we will walk you through signing up for an Amazon Prime account. If you’re still on the fence, no worries, you can still sign up for Prime’s 30-Day free trial.

For more, Amazon’s Layaway program could be an ace up your sleeve for big ticket items next week.

How to sign up for Amazon Prime

To take advantage of Prime Day deals, you’ll want to be a Prime member. To sign up for your Amazon Prime account, all you’ll need to do is:

1. Navigate to www.amazon.com/amazonprime

2. Tap the rectangular orange box that says Start Your 30-Day Trial.

3. If you only already have an Amazon account, you can go ahead and sign-in. If you don’t have an Amazon account, tap Create Account. You will be prompted to enter your name, email address and password. Amazon will require you to verify your email address with a one-time password.

4. Select your payment method — which can be a credit card, debit card, gift card or whatever other payment method you choose — and add that information. Then click Continue.

And that’s it! You are now officially a prime subscriber.

How to cancel your Prime membership

If you decide that a Prime membership is no longer right for you, or if you want to cancel before your 30-day free trial ends, ending your membership is pretty easy too.

1. Sign into your Amazon account, and tap the Account & Lists dropdown menu.

2. Then select Prime Membership in the Your Account column.

3. Next, under the Manage membership heading, tap Update, cancel and more.

4. Then, simply select End Membership.

If you don’t want to follow these steps, you can also go to and jump directly to the End Membership button. Either way, after selecting End Membership you will no longer be subscribed to Amazon Prime.

For more, here’s how to get a free $30 ahead of October’s prime event.

The iPhone 15 lineup is finally out, and we’re seeing some great deals across the board. While most if not all of these deals are locked to a carrier, you can get some significant trade-in credit, especially if you have a higher-quality phone. In some cases, you can get up to $1,100 in credit or grab a specific plan to nab your new phone for free. Either way, you have a lot of options to get your hands on one.

The latest flagship phones from Apple include the Dynamic Island across all models, faster processors and upgraded camera hardware. The iPhone 15 is powered by the A16 Bionic chip for faster speeds and increased power efficiency over last year’s model. The iPhone 15 Pro hardware runs on Apple’s A17 Pro chip for even more powerful performance. Other notable changes include a move to USB-C charging, brighter displays and upgraded ultra-wideband capabilities. The iPhone 15 Pro also has a customizable Action button, a titanium-based chassis and a new periscope-style telephoto lens on the larger iPhone 15 Pro Max.

We’ll be keeping the below list of the best iPhone 15 deals updated as new offers crop up or existing promotions change, so be sure to check back when it’s time to buy.

What colors does the iPhone 15 come in?

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus comes in five different colors: black, yellow, pink, blue and green. The iPhone 15 Pro models come in natural titanium, white, black and blue.

How much does the iPhone 15 cost?

The four models of the iPhone 15 have different prices that change depending on the amount of storage. Pricing for each model starts at:

• iPhone 15: $799*
• iPhone 15 Plus: $899*
• iPhone 15 Pro: $999
• iPhone 15 Pro Max: $1,199

*If you set it up with a carrier at purchase; $30 more if you connect to a carrier later.

Best iPhone 15 deals

Immersion is the fastest way to pick up a new language — but few of us can really consider moving to a country where the language you want to learn is spoken. Short of that, there are some great online options that can help you learn. If you’re serious about taking on the challenge of becoming fluent in a new language, Rosetta Stone is one of the best programs out there for serious learners looking to pick up the lingo. We named it the best for auditory learners in our guide to the best language learning apps.

StackSocial’s Deal Days event is happening now, with lots of price cuts across the site. For lifelong learners, StackSocial has already discounted a lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone by 36%, but right now you can sweeten the deal. Just use coupon code ROSETTA at checkout and you’ll get an extra $29 off, which knocks a total of $139 off the regular price. That means you’ll spend just $160 for unlimited access. There’s no set expiration for this deal, so we recommend making your purchase sooner rather than later to ensure you don’t miss out on these savings.

This membership gives you access to 25 different languages, from Spanish to Korean, allowing you to better communicate with locals on your travels and increase your comfort level in international settings. Of course, even those who do not plan on traveling far from home can benefit from improved language skills. Whether you want to speak with international neighbors or enjoy media from other places, hobbyists can take advantage of this deal, too.

Every single lesson, no matter the language, is broken up into manageable chunks, both online and off. You also have access to an immersive learning environment that will keep you interested throughout the course to keep your mind on perfecting your studies. Plus, you can even practice your accent using speech recognition technology.