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Just like movies and television, gaming streaming services have taken over. Every gaming platform has at least one, with Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo building their gaming subscription servicesaround multiplayer and a library of playable titles.

That’s right, even if you aren’t interested in a digital gaming library, it might be more cost-effective to subscribe to one just to access things like multiplayer — and you might even find a new favorite game along the way.

With cloud gaming and the PC version of Xbox Game Pass, subscriptions are a big part of PC gaming, but not yet the default. It helps that PC gamers can buy games a la carte from a variety of shops (Steam, GOG and so on), which means individual games are often discounted.

And if content subscriptions are the future of gaming, then cloud gaming subscriptions are the future of that future, as they require almost no specialized hardware, and generally work anywhere, from an iPad to a cheap Chromebook. For this roundup, we’re including both download and cloud-based subscription services.

That said, the road to cloud gaming isn’t always a smooth one. Google shut down its Stadia service in January. And the very first cloud-gaming service, On Live, started in 2010 and shut down in 2015.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate remains the gold standard, offering a catalog of games across console, PC and cloud (which works on practically any device). But Sony has revamped its PlayStation Plus service to be much closer to what Microsoft offers.

The top tier of services includes:

• Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
• PlayStation Plus
• Nintendo Switch Online
• GeForce Now
• Apple Arcade

Other players include:

• EA Play
• Ubisoft Plus
• Google Play Pass
• Amazon Luna
• Amazon Prime Gaming

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EA Play

For $5 to $15 a month, you get access to a catalog of EA games, but EA Play is also included in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Ubisoft Plus

For $15 a month, you get access to Ubisoft games as a stand-alone PC subscription, or as a paid add-on to Stadia or Luna, and eventually Xbox.

Google Play Pass

Like Apple Arcade, the Google version for Android phones includes lots of games, but also other apps. It works on Android devices only.

Amazon Luna/Prime Gaming

Luna is Amazon’s cloud-based service, like Stadia, that offers different catalogs for between $5 and $18 a month. Prime members can stream some games at no additional cost, and also get access to “a rotating selection” of full downloadable games. Amazon also owns Twitch, so there’s deep built-in integration for streamers.

Stadia

Google’s cloud-based service is no more, but you can still go back and read our launch review of Google Stadia.

If you’re a PC gamer who’s been struggling to rack up some wins, you may want to upgrade more than your in-game gear. And if you’re looking to make the switch to a mechanical keyboard, then we’ve got a deal you won’t want to miss. The compact Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed is one of our favorite gaming keyboards of 2023, and right now you can pick it up for $110, which saves you $90 compared with the usual price. There’s no set expiration for this deal, so you may want to get your order in sooner rather than later if you don’t want to miss out on these savings.

The BlackWidow V3 Mini is a great pick if you’re in the market for a compact and versatile mechanical gaming keyboard that’s also good for work and easy to take on the go. It’s a tenkeyless model that’s around 65% smaller than a full-size keyboard, which means it’s small enough to toss in your backpack and take just about anywhere. Plus, it supports wireless, Bluetooth and USB-C connectivity, so it’s compatible with a huge range of computers and devices, and it boasts an impressive 200-hour battery life on a single charge. It comes equipped with Razer’s clicky green mechanical switches, but you can upgrade to the silent yellow switches for an extra $10.

And if you’re in the market for a different size or style, you can check out our full roundup of all the best keyboard deals for even more bargains.

The Apple Watch is the world’s most popular watch for a reason, but you don’t have to spend Apple Watch Ultra money to put a bit of Apple on your wrist. Right now you can pick up a first-gen Apple Watch SE with cellular support for just $129.

Walmart currently lists that as a $200 saving, although that’s a bit disingenuous because that’s how much the updated Apple Watch SE from 2022 would normally cost. But all of that aside, picking up an Apple Watch with cellular support for less than $130? That’s a price that’s difficult to say no to.

Walmart will sell you this 40mm Apple Watch SE in three different configurations. There’s a space gray, silver, and gold Apple Watch SE just waiting for you to strap it onto your wrist. The 44mm version is also on sale at $159, though it’s only available in space gray.

The star of the show with this deal is that cellular connectivity because it changes the Apple Watch entirely. Being able to go out without your iPhone can be liberating, especially if you’re exercising. You’ll still be able to stay connected with friends and family via phone, iMessage, and email while streaming music won’t be a problem, either. And by taking advantage of Family Setup this Apple Watch could be the perfect starter smartwatch for a child, too.

Though it’s an older model, this Apple Watch SE is swimproof and has heart rate tracking, making it an ideal companion for workouts including running, walking, yoga, and weight training. It supports Apple’s current watchOS 9 software and will get the upgrade to watchOS 10 later this month, too. Just note that this model eschews some of the more advanced (and expensive) features, like an always-on display or blood oxygen tracking that we’ve seen in later models.

That being said, this current $129 price is among the lowest that we’ve seen, especially with cellular support thrown in, and it might not be a price that hangs around for too long as well. Get your order in now if you want to lock this special price in before it’s gone.

The trick to consolidate the number of boxes under your TV is getting a smart soundbar. The best ones let you combine a voice assistant, music streaming and maybe even video streaming. You don’t have to pay an arm and a leg for great quality either, with prices starting at about $130.

Before I show you the picks, it’s worth making a distinction between a smart soundbar and a smart TV. While a smart TV means the screen has onboard streaming apps, a smart soundbar usually means the speaker has an onboard voice assistant — usually either Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. The main exceptions here are the Roku Streambar and Streambar Pro (previously the Smart Soundbar), which do have streaming apps and an optional always-on assistant.

Of course, all soundbars are designed to be used with most TVs, whether either device is smart or not. But if you’re looking for an all-in-one streaming speaker and voice assistant, these are the soundbars to buy.

Read more: Best Smart Speakers for 2023: Alexa, Google and More

How I test soundbars

At CNET I test audio equipment from compact soundbars though to surround sound speaker systems, but regardless of the device my methodology is largely the same. I always compare products against one or more reference devices which offer the best performance at a similar price.

When it comes to soundbars, I want to see how well a system performs with music as well as with movies, as most people will want to do both. I watch from a handful of test scenes from 4K Blu-ray or streamed from a 4K streaming service (Vudu, for example) and evaluate aspects such as bass performance and dialog clarity. I also use a number of test music tracks and evaluate any streaming features such asBluetoothand Wi-Fi. Systems that can perform well with both types of entertainment that inevitably score the highest.

See my how to buy a soundbar for more of the features and other things you should consider when looking for a new system.

More home entertainment advice

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• How to Upgrade Your TV Sound
• Best 65-Inch TV for 2023, Tested and Reviewed
• Best Wi-Fi Wireless Speaker of 2023
• Best Sonos Speakers of 2023

Satechi specializes in sleek accessories for laptops, phones and tablets and several of its devices have claimed spots on our list of the best USB-C chargers, docks, batteries and other accessories. And right now, you can pick up some of these top-rated items for less. The company is currently offering Labor Day savings across its whole site, offering you 25% off when you use the promo code LD25 at checkout.

You’ll find all kinds of helpful gadgets and accessories available for less at this sale. For just $34, you could pick up this handy USB-C hub, which features an HDMI port, an SD card reader and multiple USB-A ports, and supports pass-through charging. Or, you can charge all your devices at once with this compact $45 Dock5 charging station. It has two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports and a Qi wireless charging pads, plus silicone dividers to keep all your devices neatly organized.

You’ll find plenty more deals on mice, smart plugs, stands and adapters as well. Even if you don’t need any flashy new gadgets, this sale is also a great chance to stock up on some high-quality everyday and travel essentials like charging cables and wall chargers at a discount.

No one ever wants to pay more for something than they feel they should. Cutting expensive subscriptions and resisting the temptation to eat out are a couple of ways to lower your regular costs, but there are a few things you can’t compromise on, like cellphone plans. Luckily, you don’t need to get rid of your service — you only need to find a cheaper phone plan.

In 2023, there are plenty of ways to do just that, from prepaid carriers such as Mint Mobile to cable companies’ mobile endeavors, like Comcast’s Xfinity Mobile and Charter’s Spectrum Mobile. All of them could be more affordable than an unlimited plan from AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile. Cheap phone plans now also have many of the features traditional plans offer, including an unlimited option, and they often run on a larger carrier’s network.

Though there are dozens of phone plan options out there, and after covering the wireless industry for over a decade I’ve listed a few for you to consider, as well as some other ways to save on your bill. Since there are so many options, things can quickly get unwieldy, so as with some of CNET’s other wireless carrier coverage, I’ll focus on options for a single line and for folks looking for four lines.

Read more: Best Prepaid Phone Plans

Know your area and which carrier runs on which networks

To get the best deal, you need to make sure you have the coverage that you need. Cutting costs won’t help if it means the service won’t work for you.

The US’ complex geographic variables make it hard for us to give a blanket recommendation of any one carrier. T-Mobile’s service in New York may be excellent, but if you’re in rural Iowa, Verizon could be more reliable.

While your mileage may vary, the good news is that these networks are growing and improving all the time, particularly as the three major players continue the race to blanket the US with 5G. It’s quite possible that, a decade ago, you left a network complaining about its sparse service, but now it’s been beefed up because of that race to acquire customers.

If you know any friends or family in your area that already use the carrier you’re considering, ask about their experience. You could also go to a carrier’s store and see if they offer any free ways to try out the service before switching over, such as T-Mobile’s Network Pass. Verizon now offers a similar 30-day “Test Drive” program, while the Cricket prepaid service has its own trial program that lets you sample parent AT&T’s network.

Read more: Best Unlimited Plans

When it comes to prepaid carriers and mobile options from cable companies you should also check to see which network they are using. Mint Mobile, for instance, runs on T-Mobile’s service (and will soon be acquired by T-Mobile), while Comcast’s Xfinity Mobile and Charter’s Spectrum Mobile use Verizon. In these cases, downloading either of the two apps above could be a quick and easy way to try out T-Mobile or Verizon’s coverage in your area before you switch.

We have a list of a few of the major alternative providers and which networks they run on broken down here. Now, onto the picks.

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It’s almost time for football’s triumphant return. As fantasy leagues around the country continue their drafts, and the real teams finalize their actual rosters, NFL fans around the world are prepping in earnest for the start of the 2023 regular season. Week 1 begins on Thursday, Sept. 7, with the Detroit Lions visiting the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. That game will be live on NBC, but how about watching the rest of the 2023 campaign?

This year there are more options on streaming services than ever. YouTube and YouTube TV are now the exclusive home of NFL Sunday Ticket, the plan that lets you watch any out-of-market game. Meanwhile, the NFL has improved its own NFL Plus streaming service to include RedZone and the NFL Network in the Premium tier and allowing both channels to be viewable on your TV or computer. Local and primetime games, however, are still locked to mobile devices.

Throw in the games that appear on Paramount Plus (all CBS contests), Peacock (all NBC games, plus an exclusive Week 16 game between the Bills and Chargers), ESPN Plus (some Monday Night Football and an exclusive Week 4 international game between the Falcons and Jaguars in London) and Amazon’s Prime Video (all Thursday night games after opening night), and things can get complicated in a hurry.

Here’s what you need to know to stream all the NFL action this year, and our recommendations for watching the 2023 NFL season, including RedZone, week in and week out.

Who airs games and when?

Paying for cable used to be the easiest solution, but not the cheapest, for watching all the football. In today’s world things have gotten a bit more complicated with games played across three different days and nights each week on different channels and streaming services.

Most NFL games are played on Sunday, with a game each week on Monday and Thursday nights. On Sundays, games start around 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) and 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. ET), with most AFC teams on CBS and most NFC teams on Fox. NBC has the primetime Sunday night game.

Although the first Thursday night game will be on NBC, the rest of the games for Thursday Night Football (with the exception of Week 12’s Thanksgiving Thursday games) will be shown on Amazon’s Prime Video. Week 12’s Amazon game will be taking place on Black Friday and feature the Dolphins visiting the Jets.

As in previous seasons, Monday Night Football games will be on ESPN and/or ABC. This year there will be several Monday night doubleheaders including in weeks 2, 3 and 14 with games airing on ABC and ESPN. It is worth mentioning that ABC will be the exclusive TV broadcast for one of the Monday night games during those weeks, as well as having the exclusive TV broadcast feed for Week 16’s Christmas game between the Ravens and 49ers.

What are my streaming options for NFL games in 2023?

All five of the live TV streaming services (YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV, DirecTV Stream, Sling TV and Fubo) carry ESPN, ABC, NBC and Fox, and all but Sling TV carry CBS (though you need Sling Orange to get ESPN). All but DirecTV Stream carry the NFL Network with their base plans (DirecTV does offer it with its pricier options, like Choice, Ultimate or Premier).

For the games on CBS and Fox, keep in mind that not every service carries every local network, so check each one using the links below to make sure it carries ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in your particular area.

In addition to Prime Video, there are four other streaming services that cord-cutting NFL fans should consider. Both the Essential and With Showtime (previously known as Premium) versions of Paramount Plus will show CBS games on Sundays, and both the paid Premium and step-up Plus versions of Peacock will show NBC’s broadcasts of Sunday Night Football (plus that exclusive Week 16 game).

ESPN Plus will stream some Monday Night Football games that air on ESPN and/or ABC, as well as that exclusive Week 4 game, but not all Monday night games that Disney broadcasts will stream on ESPN Plus.

Lastly, there’s NFL RedZone, a channel that springs to life each fall and shows live NFL action during the Sunday afternoon games. It pops in and out of the live games and attempts to show each touchdown scored in each game. RedZone is available as an add-on on all five major live TV streaming services.

What about NFL Plus and NFL Network?

NFL Plus, the NFL’s own streaming service, recently got a few tweaks to go along with its price hike. Now starting at $7 per month ($50 if purchased annually), you can still stream any local or national games regardless of whether they air on ABC, ESPN, CBS, Fox, NBC or Amazon Prime Video, but those streams are limited to just watching on a phone or tablet.

NFL Plus will also let you watch the ESPN Plus and Peacock exclusive games (though again, only on a phone or tablet).

NFL Network is now also included, and you can watch the football-focused channel as well as the eight exclusive NFL games it airs (in Weeks 5, 6, 9, 10, and 16 as well as three games in Week 15), on your mobile device, computer, game console or TV with NFL Plus.

The NFL Network is also offered by the five major streaming services in at least some of their plans.

Those looking for RedZone can opt for NFL Plus’ Premium plan that runs $15 per month (or $100 annually). Discounts on NFL Plus can drop the annual prices by 20%, though that offer is listed by the league as being available for a “limited time.” Like with the NFL Network, NFL Plus Premium will let users stream RedZone on TVs and computers in addition to their phones and tablets.

Best for everything: YouTube TV ($73 without RedZone, $84 with)

Our pick from the last two years remains our go-to choice in 2023.

Now priced at $73 per month, YouTube TV checks all the NFL boxes. Local channels CBS, NBC, Fox and ABC are included in many markets, as are ESPN and the NFL Network so you can watch Sundays and Monday nights. The next best options are Fubo and Hulu Plus Live TV; both offer the same channels as YouTube TV for NFL fans, but Fubo runs $75 per month and Hulu is set to jump to $77 per month in October.

Want to follow your fantasy team with RedZone? That’s available on all three services as part of an add-on. If you’re a YouTube TV subscriber, you can add the $11 per month Sports Plus add-on by clicking on your profile and going to Settings, then the Membership tab. Fubo subscribers can go into My Profile and choose Manage Add-ons to get its $11-per-month Sports Plus with NFL RedZone offering. And Hulu users can now add RedZone for $10 per month with its Sports add-on.

Both YouTube TV and Fubo allow three people to watch at once (Hulu allows two livestreams) and all three have apps on nearly every mobile device and major streaming platform, including Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, Roku and Apple TV.

While all three are largely similar, we like YouTube TV for its superior DVR — unlimited storage compared with 30 hours on Fubo and 50 hours on Hulu. We also like YouTube TV because it gives you an option to stream in 4K for an extra $20 a month. Fubo does, too, with its $85-a-month Elite plan. Keep in mind that only Fox and NBC have previously offered 4K NFL broadcasts; CBS and ESPN do not.

DirecTV Stream offers all the main broadcast channels for NFL games, but it starts at $80 per month (after factoring in various fees), requires a two-year contract and that base package lacks the NFL Network. Adding in RedZone also costs an extra $15 per month through its Sports Pack. For new customers, it is worth pointing out that DirecTV is offering to waive the $15 per month Sports Pack fee for three months (or what amounts to most of the NFL’s regular season, which ends the first week in January).

The service is also offering $400 Visa cards to new users who sign up for one of its packages and YouTube’s Sunday Ticket, so long as they submit proof of their purchase of Sunday Ticket to DirecTV.

Sling TV’s Orange and Blue plan for $60 a month gets you ESPN and the NFL Network, and, in select major markets, Fox and/or ABC and NBC, but you’ll still lack CBS. You can also add RedZone for an additional $11 per month with its Sports Extra add-on (if you have just Sling Blue; if you have the Orange and Blue plan it’ll be $15 per month extra).

Sling is also offering a deal where new users can prepay for five months of its Orange and Blue plus Sports Extra add-on for $274. Dubbed the “Sling Season Pass,” this would get you most of the NFL channels including RedZone (but again, not CBS) for roughly $55 per month.

The cheapest way to stream NFL RedZone: NFL Plus Premium ($15 per month)

A frequent fan-favorite method of following all the NFL action on Sundays, RedZone is a way to catch every big play around the league. The cheapest road to RedZone in 2023 is with NFL Plus Premium. With the NFL adding in the popular channel and the ability to watch it on more than just phones and tablets — including TVs and computers — it’s the easy go-to pick for RedZone fans.

Budget alternative for NFC fans in big cities: Sling Blue ($45) or antenna ($20 one-time)

Those looking to save some cash might want to check out Sling Blue for $45 a month. While this package lacks ESPN, meaning you’ll miss out on Monday Night Football, in select markets you’ll be able to get Fox and NBC. The catch is that those markets are mainly in big cities, so if you live outside one of those areas, Sling Blue might not be for you.

You can also add RedZone through the company’s $11 per month Sports Extra add-on.

With Sling lacking CBS (and Sling Blue lacking ABC), an antenna can fill those local channel gaps without a monthly charge.

Budget alternatives for AFC fans: Paramount Plus Essentials ($6) or an antenna ($20 one-time)

There are some apps that offer CBS’ slate of Sunday AFC games live, including Paramount Plus’ Essentials tier for $6 per month. Depending on where you live, however, your local CBS station (and those NFL games) might not be available. CBS offers livestreaming services in many markets; you can check for yourself if your area has live CBS streaming here.

An antenna is another option for getting CBS. And as we mentioned above, an over-the-air antenna connected to your TV provides another option for all the basic channels, no streaming or monthly fee required, as long as you have good reception.

Thursday Night Football: Amazon Prime Video

Starting in Week 2, the games on Thursday nights are available only on Prime Video, giving NFL fans more incentive than free two-day shipping to sign up for an Amazon Prime account for $15 a month or $139 a year. Those who just want Prime Video can get it for $9 per month.

The full list of Prime Video games can be found on Amazon’s site here.

What about Sunday Ticket?

After years as a DirecTV exclusive, NFL Sunday Ticket has a new home with YouTube TV. Pricing is as follows (and includes a $50 discount Google is offering):

If you have YouTube TV, you can add Sunday Ticket for a one-time charge of $299 for the season. If you want RedZone included, it’ll be $339. If you don’t have YouTube TV and just want football, you can get Sunday Ticket from YouTube for $399, or a version that includes RedZone for $439.

Students looking to save can get NFL Sunday Ticket for $109, or $119 with RedZone.

As with before, Sunday Ticket doesn’t include local games. You can only watch Sunday afternoon games that aren’t being broadcast on CBS or Fox in your area (what is known as “out-of-market” contests). If you want to watch all the football on Sundays you’ll need Sunday Ticket plus an antenna or cable, satellite or streaming service like the ones we mentioned above.

Picking up one of Samsung’s biggest and best foldable phones doesn’t have to break the bank, especially if you know where to look for the right deals. Today, the place to look is right here with Amazon offering up to $300 off the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5.

Both of these phones are available in a whole range of colors and configurations and you can now put a foldable phone in your pocket for as little as $800. That’s as much as you’d normally pay for a solid midranger from Apple or Samsung and less than your average flagship phone, and one that doesn’t even bend in the middle at that.

The biggest discounts can be found on the Galaxy Z Fold 5 with the 256GB model selling for $1,500 and the upgraded 512GB model up for just $1,620. Both of those figures are a whole $300 off the price that you’d normally pay with three different colors on offer. Regardless of the color you choose, you’ll still get that glorious 7.6-inch foldable display and a massive 6.2-inch cover display on the outside. S Pen support is included while multitasking on that tablet-like display is sure to change the way you work and play.

Prefer your foldable phones to be a little smaller? The Galaxy Z Flip 5 with 256GB of storage is down to $800, that’s $200 off. Upgrade to the 512GB model and you’ll pay $920, another $200 saving off the original $1,120 that everyone else paid. The phone comes with a foldable 6.7-inch display on the inside and a new, larger 3.4-inch outer display that can be used for widgets, notifications, and more.

We don’t yet know when these deals are going to end which means you’re taking a risk if you delay that order. Keep that in mind and make sure to pick your preferred color come buying time.

Professional football fans are gearing up for yet another big year of the NFL — the 2023-24 NFL season kicks off on Thursday night and a full slate of games is scheduled for next Sunday. As the games begin, NFL super fans are faced with a major change in TV coverage.

NFL Sunday Ticket — the streaming TV package that lets football fans watch all out-of-market Sunday afternoon NFL games during the regular season — is moving to YouTube this season. YouTube takes the mantle of Sunday Ticket from DirecTV, which has held the exclusive rights for the programming since 1994.

Read more: YouTube TV vs. Hulu Plus Live TV: The Top Streaming Services Compared

Sunday Ticket for the 2023-24 NFL season is available through YouTube TV, Google’s cablelike streaming TV service that runs $73 per month, or YouTube Primetime Channels, which offers a la carte subscriptions to providers like Starz, Max and Paramount Plus.

An NFL Sunday Ticket subscription is a significant purchase — the service costs hundreds of dollars per season, and it isn’t any cheaper now that it’s on YouTube. Read on to learn everything you need to know about NFL Sunday Ticket for the upcoming NFL season.

What is NFL Sunday Ticket?

NFL Sunday Ticket is a streaming video service that lets football fans watch all the “out-of-market” football games on a given Sunday. These are the NFL games that aren’t being shown on your local TV affiliate stations like CBS or Fox. The service essentially lets football fans watch all the Sunday games during the regular season regardless of where they live.

You’ll still need live TV service via cable, satellite or streaming (or a strong antenna) to get the games airing on your local CBS or Fox station. National games, such as Thursday Night Football on Prime Video, Sunday Night Football on NBC, Monday Night Football on ESPN and ABC and the games that air on NFL Network, Peacock and ESPN Plus are similarly not included with Sunday Ticket.

Beyond having access to every Sunday afternoon game, football fans with NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube will be able to record games to watch later and can stream different games to as many devices as they like when in their homes. Outside the home, you can watch on two additional devices at once (unless you’re on the heavily discounted student plan). YouTube has also added a few new features for this upcoming season, including “multiview,” or an option to put on multiple games at once.

How much does NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube cost?

There are a couple of different ways to purchase NFL Sunday Ticket, as well as a special discount plan for students.

With a subscription to YouTube TV, which currently costs $73 per month, you can add NFL Sunday Ticket for $349 for the season. YouTube is currently offering $50 off until Sept. 19, making the discounted price $299.

If you’re purchasing NFL Sunday Ticket without YouTube TV (via YouTube Primetime Channels), it’ll cost $449 per season. The $50 off discount for NFL Sunday Ticket until Sept. 19 also applies to Primetime Channels, making it currently $399.

Bundling NFL RedZone with NFL Sunday Ticket (with or without YouTube TV) will cost an additional $40 (making the press-time totals $339 and $439, respectively).

YouTube is offering a new monthly payment plan option for NFL Sunday Ticket that works similarly to buy now, pay later services. Instead of paying in one lump sum, you can split the price over four payments. You’ll pay the first 25% when you sign up, then an additional 25% every month for the next three months.

Monthly payment plans for NFL Sunday Ticket aren’t available in seven states: Georgia, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Nevada and Tennessee.

Also, as mentioned, YouTube is offering a special discount for college students and letting them purchase NFL Sunday Ticket for $109, or $119 with Red Zone. The student plan has limitations, however. Viewers can stream to only one device at a time, and NFL Sunday Ticket can’t be included in family sharing.

Make sure you’re absolutely certain before subscribing to NFL Sunday Ticket. YouTube doesn’t allow any cancellations or refunds for the service.

Prices of NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube

Plan	Full season price (until Sept. 19)	Student price	Monthly price (for YouTube TV)
NFL Sunday Ticket with YouTube TV	$299	N/A	$73
NFL Sunday Ticket without YouTube TV	$399	$109	N/A
NFL Sunday Ticket + RedZone with YouTube TV	$339	N/A	$73
NFL Sunday Ticket + RedZone without YouTube TV	$439	$119	N/A

What is NFL RedZone?

NFL RedZone takes a hyperkinetic coverage perspective to switch frequently between NFL games in order to show the most exciting plays and scoring opportunities from all the Sunday afternoon games. The term “red zone” refers to the area inside each football team’s 20-yard line, where many scoring plays occur.

NFL RedZone can be bundled with NFL Sunday Ticket on either YouTube platform for an additional $40. Most cable, satellite and streaming providers offer a way to add the channel onto existing packages so you don’t need to have Sunday Ticket to get it.

In fact, if all you want is RedZone then you can get NFL Plus Premium, the league’s subscription service, which includes the RedZone channel and is only $15 per month or $100 for the season (or $80 for the year if you take advantage of the league’s “limited time” promotional offer).

How will NFL Sunday Ticket be different on YouTube?

The core of NFL Sunday Ticket — showing all your out-of-market Sunday regular-season games — remains the same on YouTube as it did on DirecTV, but veteran subscribers to Sunday TIcket will notice some differences.

The most notable loss for the service will be the end of the Game Mix channel, which allowed for viewing eight NFL games simultaneously. As mentioned above, YouTube will instead offer its own multiview service for NFL Sunday Ticket, letting viewers watch up to four games at the same time.

The TeamYouTube X account recently posted that the service will be sharing only “curated multiview streams.” It’s uncertain if or when subscribers will be able to choose which four games they want to watch via multiview.

Most of the other big differences lie in pricing and subscriptions. Of course, you no longer need DirecTV service (or its two-year contract and satellite dish) to purchase NFL Sunday Ticket. On the flip side, there doesn’t appear to be any free trial — DirecTV used to give all subscribers the first week of NFL Sunday Ticket at no cost.

What’s the difference between NFL Sunday Ticket with YouTube TV vs. YouTube Primetime Channels?

Basically, subscribing to NFL Sunday Ticket with YouTube TV ensures you’ll get nearly all your local NFL games plus the other national TV games like the playoffs and Monday Night Football. Subscribing with YouTube Primetime Channels means you’ll need another service for those games.

If you subscribe to NFL Sunday Ticket along with YouTubeTV, you’ll get all the Sunday out-of-market regular-season games plus your locally shown NFL games, Monday Night Football on ESPN/ABC and playoff games (except the Peacock-exclusive playoff game during Wild Card weekend, which will be available only on NBC in the cities of the two competing teams).

If you subscribe to NFL Sunday Ticket with YouTube Primetime Channels, you’ll get the same access to all the out-of-market Sunday NFL games during the regular reason, but you’ll need another live TV service to watch your local games, Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football, preseason games and playoff games.

Which games you get with NFL Sunday Ticket

Types of NFL games	NFL Sunday Ticket with YouTube TV	NFL Sunday Ticket with YouTube Primetime Channels
Out-of-market Sunday regular-season games	Included	Included
Local regular-season games	Included	Not included
National regular-season games	Included, except for those on streaming services like Prime Video	Not included
Most postseason games, including Super Bowl	Included	Not included

Both options for NFL Sunday Ticket let you bundle NFL RedZone for an additional $40. Neither option includes Thursday night games on Amazon Prime Video, or the Oct. 1 game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Atlanta Falcons in London, which will be shown exclusively on ESPN Plus. They also don’t include the Peacock-exclusive games that take place on Dec. 23 and during Wild Card weekend on Jan. 13 (the only NBC stations that will broadcast either contest will be in the markets of the competing teams).

Imagine the scene — you’re coming from an awesome event, sharing a foodie experience or capturing an adventure and are uber excited to share an incredible video. But when you post your video to Instagram, it ends up looking pixelated and low quality.

If you’ve ever been disappointed by blurry videos on Instagram, you’re not alone. Instagram purposely throttles video quality so that you can still upload your videos quickly even under bad network conditions.

A strong Wi-Fi connection will let you upload those high-quality videos that are eye-capturing, but you can do it when you’re out and about too. A quick change to your settings will help you avoid having low-quality videos on Instagram ever again. Here’s how it works.

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How to enable high-quality video uploads on Instagram

On your Android device or iPhone, launch the official Instagram application. (Note this might look slightly different in alternate versions.)

1. First, go to your Instagram profile. You can access it by tapping your profile icon in the bottom right.

2. Next, tap the hamburger menu in the top-right

3. Go into Settings and privacy and then scroll down to Your app and media

4. Next, tap Data usage and media quality

5. Finally, toggle on Upload at highest quality

Now, when you’re on cellular data, your videos will be uploaded at the highest quality possible, no matter how bad your connection is. However, the worse your connection, the longer your upload will take, so you’ll need to be patient, especially if you’re posting a long video.