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Phones have changed in many ways over the years, but one accessory has remained constant: The ability to jazz things up a bit with some nice wallpaper.

The wallpaper options on an iPhone are plentiful, from images you've taken yourself to various categories that come with the phone itself. There are also multiple customization options, from adding widgets to applying effects. If you're not familiar with how to change your wallpaper, we've laid it all out in our guide below.

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• 1 min

What You Need

• iPhone

Step 1: Tap Settings.

It's the grey icon with the cog wheels.

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Step 2: Scroll down and tap Wallpaper.

Step 3: Choose your new wallpaper.

This is the fun bit! As you can see there are plenty of options. You can browse the categories in the "Featured" section to choose a wallpaper that comes with the phone, or tap into Photos to pick an image you've taken.

Step 4: Customize!

You don't have to add customizations, but the option is there. You can tap boxes to add widgets, for instance, or alter the font that the time will display in. Tap Add once you've finished.

Step 5: Tap Set as Wallpaper Pair.

The simplest option to finish is to set the same Wallpaper for both your Home Screen and your Lock Screen, but you don't have to. If you want to have something different for each, you can instead tap Customize Home Screen. This will allow you to create a separate Wallpaper.

Looking for other iPhone tips and tricks? Here's how to change your iPhone name, how to hide apps from your home screen, and how to screenshot an entire webpage.

PS5 Pro vs. PS5 is the showdown you'll want to stick around for to determine whether the PS5 Pro will be worth the upgrade.

Rumors have been flying around about a potential "PS5 Pro" for months. This supposedly more powerful variant of the PS5 is not a new console, but rather an enhanced re-release similar to 2016's PS4 Pro. It would play all the same games, but not all at the same level of graphical performance.

The question is, what will the PS5 Pro offer that the PS5 doesn't? Although the PS5 Pro isn't even out yet, we've got an idea.

SEE ALSO: PS5 Slim vs. PS5: What are the differences? PS5 Pro vs. PS5: 3 rumored new features

We don't know yet what the PS5 Pro looks like, how much it costs, or when it will come out. But based on solid reporting around the internet, here's what to expect in terms of tangible upgrades if and when it comes out.

Much faster GPU

In terms of raw numbers, word on the street is that the PS5 Pro will feature a new GPU that runs about 45 percent faster than the old one. Its ray-tracing hardware is also said to be three times faster than a regular PS5. This is all according to specs originally reported by Insider Gaming (and later corroborated by The Verge).

The CPU can be a little faster, too

Beyond that, the CPU is the same, but a new mode will give developers the ability to clock it at about 10 percent faster than normal.

The Verge's reporting also indicates that developers can use an additional 1.2GB of system memory for their games.

"Ultra-Boost"

The Verge ran another piece in mid-April outlining Sony's plans for how these spec upgrades will affect games. For starters, Sony's ambition is to have more games run at both 4K resolution and 60 frames per second (fps), with ray tracing turned on. That was the back-of-the-box promise when PS5 launched, but it hasn't played out that way. Many games can do 4K or 60 fps, with ray-tracing often tied to one or the other. Very few games can do three all at the same time.

However, games that are locked at 30 fps can still be enhanced. The Verge says developers can use the PS5 Pro's horsepower to increase resolution without increasing frame rate, if that's what makes the most sense.

There's also talk of an "ultra-boost" mode that might be able to help games run at higher or more stable frame rates without extensive work by the developers. It should be noted that most of the above enhancements would theoretically require extra work by developers to accommodate, since they can't assume every customer who buys the game has a PS5 Pro. The PS4 Pro had a similar feature called "Boost Mode," so there's precedent for this.

Unfortunately, that's about all we've got in terms of what the PS5 Pro can actually do for you while playing games. Put simply, expect some games to run at higher resolutions, frame rates, or both, possibly with ray tracing enabled. It might just be a more expensive PS5 that can do what the original PS5 was supposed to do four years ago.

Be sure to check out our oft-updated PS5 Pro rumor hub for the latest leaks and rumors about the upcoming rumored PlayStation console.

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John Oliver spends most of his time diving into serious (and often fairly grim) subjects, but on Sunday he turned his attention to an age-old mystery: UFOs.

In the clip above the Last Week Tonight host breaks down the history of UFO sightings in the U.S., from the origin of the term "flying saucer" to people's (understandable) mistrust of the government on the issue, and finally to NASA's recent decision to start talking about sightings and digging through unclassified reports in an effort to explain them.

"It's both promising and long overdue to see people approaching this issue soberly and scientifically and, perhaps most importantly, boringly," Oliver concludes. "And I know that is hard — this is an area where it's easy to fall into one of two camps: hardcore sceptics who roll their eyes at the whole subject, and true believers who are convinced everything has a fantastical explanation the government is keeping from us. You will see, in comments below this piece on YouTube, those two groups fighting it out over everything I've said here, and only agreeing on the fact that I am a fucking idiot."

"There needs to be room for honest enquiry, because science is all about collecting small answers that eventually help us address big questions."

On Friday, Watcher announced it will leave YouTube to launch its own paid subscription service. By Sunday, it had lost around three percent of its subscribers and had been inundated with a deluge of criticism. Fans are speculating this could be the beginning of the end for the popular digital production company.

In a 14-minute video uploaded to YouTube on April 19, Watcher founders Ryan Bergara, Shane Madej, and Steven Lim unveiled their new paid streaming service also called Watcher. Priced at $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year, the independent platform will be the new home for the company's content going forward, hosting series such as Ghost Files, Puppet History, and Survival Mode. For comparison, a Standard Netflix subscription with ads costs $6.99 per month.

"We want to keep the price low enough where anybody and everybody is able to afford it, but it also has to support the things that we do here," Lim said in the video announcement.

Watcher won't pull content that has already been uploaded to YouTube, so you can still go back to watch old episodes of Dish Granted and Are You Scared? for free. Trailers and season premieres will continue to be uploaded to Watcher's YouTube account as well. However, full upcoming seasons of Watcher's shows will now require a paid subscription to access.

SEE ALSO: YouTube's favorite ghoul boys, Shane Madej and Ryan Bergara, tell us what they've been watching

Explaining their decision to leave YouTube, Watcher's founders stated that moving to a paid subscription model would allow them to increase the production quality of their shows. While initially reminiscing about their YouTube careers, the group also shared frustrations and limitations they faced creating content for the platform. Madej noted that Watcher's subscription service would allow them to offer "high quality series in season form, beautifully organised, ad-free."

"The more resources we have, the more time we could focus on making [Ghost Files] better," said Bergara, noting that they will be travelling internationally some episodes.

Watcher's beta period has already started, with the full streaming service scheduled to launch on May 31.

Mashable has reached out to Watcher for comment.

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The news of Watcher's paid subscription service has not gone over well, to put it mildly. Scathing criticism has flooded social media, with upset fans deriding the move as "greedy" and "out of touch." Some fans have even responded by subscribing to Watcher then posting their login details on social media, taking Madej's statement that users can share their accounts to heart.

"did i just....get laid off as a watcher fan???" gracehenning7389 commented on Watcher's announcement video. The post has been liked over 45,000 times.

"I cant explain it but this video feels like when your rich corporate boss gives you a pizza party instead of a raise," said nikkimurray9942.

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Many are unimpressed with Watcher's goal to improve its production quality, saying that it was the shows' humour that attracted them. In fact, some consider Watcher's lower production value to be more desirable, having enjoyed the "rough around the edges chaos" it created.

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Others have noted that while Watcher may think $6 is a reasonable fee it's still a significant amount of money to many, particularly international fans.

"How am i supposed to pay for 6 dollars for a service when after i adjust it to my currency it’s more than the cost of groceries?" zarishhassan5286 commented on YouTube. "Your American audience can barely afford it, how will your international audience afford it at all?"

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Watcher already has a Patreon which charges a minimum of $5 per month. This is being modified to only contain podcast content, prompting some subscribers to state they will be pulling their support. As of writing, said Patreon has less than 6,000 paid members.

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Unfavourable comparisons between Watcher and independent comedy platform Dropout have also run rampant. While both streaming services cost the same, the company behind Game Changer and Dimension 20 has a large cast, a varied selection of shows, and releases new content almost daily. Meanwhile, Watcher primarily relies on Bergara and Madej as hosts, and has released just 377 videos since its inception — approximately one every four days.

Though Watcher is no doubt hoping to replicate Dropout's success, many fans have drawn parallels with Rooster Teeth instead. While the defunct digital production company didn't completely leave YouTube, it did encourage fans to watch content on its website, as well as offer exclusive video content to paid subscribers. It also removed shows such as Red vs. Blue and Camp Camp from YouTube, aiming to drive fans to its website. Unfortunately this wasn't enough to save it, with Rooster Teeth announcing it would shut down last month.

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Watcher was launched by former BuzzFeed personalities Bergara, Madej, and Lim in Jan. 2020. The trio had already garnered fans through video series such as BuzzFeed Unsolved, a true crime and paranormal mystery show hosted by Bergara and Madej, and Worth It, a food review show hosted by Lim. As such, they aimed to make similar content under the Watcher banner, gaining over 200,000 subscribers within two weeks of launching their YouTube channel.

Said YouTube channel has now lost a significant number of subscribers, dropping from 2.93 million to 2.84 million in the mere three days since Watcher's announcement. While the company is planning to leave YouTube anyway, this mass subscriber exodus is a clear message from Watcher's fans.

Much of the criticism has been levelled specifically at Lim as the company's CEO. Though the role was initially shared between the three founders, Bergara and Madej stepped down to focus on creating content in 2023. As such, many fans view Lim as the ultimate decision-maker and thus the villain in this piece.

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This perception wasn't helped by Lim's announcement of new series Travel Season, described as a "spiritual successor" to Worth It. Running for 12 seasons, Worth It featured Lim, co-host Andrew Ilnyckyj, and cameraman Adam Bianchi visiting multiple restaurants to try similar dishes at "drastically different price points." 

Travel Season is starting off much smaller, with just six episodes shot at one destination — likely South Korea judging from the brief clips shown. However, the news coinciding with Watcher's paid subscription reveal left a bad taste in viewers' mouths, some recalling that Worth It's most expensive meals could sometimes cost thousands of dollars.

An occasional $2,000 pizza here and there might not significantly impact Watcher's budget in the grand scheme of things. Still, it isn't a great look when you're asking fans to start paying up for previously free content.

"This is going to make Steven's new show look so out of touch," posted redditor u/1920sremastered. "Especially if it's shot the same way as the WTV announcement video. Slow-mo shots of Steven eating wagyu, flying, driving a Tesla, drinking wine, flying, eating caviar, flying again......"

"It’s never good to say 'we just can’t afford to make the content we want to make' and then say they [sic] content you want to make is a successor to the show where you ate some of the most expensive food in the world," agreed u/b_mcalpine.

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Watcher hasn't yet made any public statement about the overwhelmingly negative response to its plans, and its official social media accounts have been relatively quiet in the days since. However, the next episodes of its two podcasts Pod Watcher and For Your Amusement have been pushed back a week.

Bergara, Madej, and Lim are no doubt taking their time to carefully formulate a response to the uproar, likely aware that their next move will have significant implications for the future of their company.

The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i is a dual-display work of art. With the included folio stand, the laptop can be propped up in landscape mode to create the best portable workstation I’ve ever had. With such easy app-juggling, my productivity levels were out of this world. 

It's like a two-monitor desktop setup you can carry in your hand. I often had Spotify and my Pomodoro timer open on the bottom half while I was working in Google Docs on the top half. And if I had articles to read, I’d flip the laptop to book mode.

There’s a virtual keyboard and trackpad you can use, too. But to keep your screens smudge free, the Yoga Book 9i ships with a detachable keyboard, a mouse, and a Gen-3 Digital Pen. With these surprisingly premium accessories, I didn’t miss the traditional laptop experience at all. 

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In fact, this was almost an elevated laptop experience for me. There are certainly a few things the Yoga Book 9i could stand to improve. It may not land on our best laptops page, but I’m loving this dual-display laptop era we’re in right now.

SEE ALSO: Asus Zenbook Duo review: Watch 'Love is Blind' on top while 'live tweeting' on the bottom Lenovo Yoga Book 9i price and specs 

The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i isn’t cheap, but it’s surprisingly affordable for a dual-screen laptop. Our review unit costs $2,010 on Lenovo’s website and comes with the following specs: 

• Intel Core Ultra 7 155U CPU

• Integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics

• 16GB of RAM

• 1TB SSD

• Dual, 13-inch, 2880 x 1800-pixel, 60Hz OLED displays

• Rotating 360-degree Bowers & Wilkins soundbar 

For that price, you’ll also get a Lenovo Digital Pen (Gen 3), a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard, and a folio that fits the keyboard and acts as a stand for the Yoga Book 9i. If you want more RAM for smoother performance, you can spend an extra $57 to bump it up to 32GB.

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The Yoga Book 9i is full of amazing features, including its two beautiful OLED displays and an exceptional rotating Bowers & Wilkins soundbar.

Stunning high-res OLED displays

The Yoga Book 9i offers two attractive 2880 x 1800-pixel OLED panels with a 3:2 aspect ratio, providing more vertical real estate. The 13-inch display size might sound small on paper, but with two displays, there’s more than enough room to work.

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To test the display quality, I watched YouTube trailers for "Fall Guy" and "Arthur the King." An impressive level of detail comes through, from the laugh lines around Ryan Gosling’s eyes to the individual strands of dog hair on Arthur. The colors are vibrant, too, whether you’re looking at lush landscapes, explosions, or bustling cities.

One notch below max brightness allowed me to see the displays perfectly while working outside on my patio — even when the sun was shining down on me in the middle of the day. With the display at almost max brightness, however, the battery drained pretty fast.

Dual-display efficiency is unmatched 

My desktop PC setup at home has two monitors, and having two monitors is one of the only things that I miss when I use my laptop to work from a coffee shop or a library. Sure, I could buy a portable monitor to solve this issue, but that’s just extra weight, setup, and money spent.

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Using Lenovo’s Yoga Book 9i over the past few weeks has made me realize I want a laptop with two displays. It’s so easy to set everything up — and I often bring a wireless mechanical keyboard to type on anyway, so not having a built-in keyboard isn’t that big of a deal. 

Having two displays allows me to pull up Spotify and my Gmail on the bottom while working on Google Docs and other apps on top. Or, I can watch a YouTube video while writing if I need a little extra entertainment. So much room for activities! 

Plus, using the Yoga Book 9i in dual-display landscape mode puts the top screen at a more ergonomic height, which means I don’t need to bring along a laptop stand while working remotely.

Multiple modes to play with

Even though I defaulted to using the same mode — dual-display landscape mode propped up on the stand with the Bluetooth keyboard and mouse nearby — I really appreciate how many different modes there are to experiment with. 

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Using the stand, you can prop up the laptop in book mode for two portrait displays. This mode was helpful for reading or writing lengthy articles. 

You can use the Yoga Book 9i like a traditional laptop, either by employing the virtual keyboard or by magnetically attaching the Bluetooth keyboard to the upper portion of the lower display

Or, fold one display slightly backwards to prop up the laptop in tent mode, perfect for watching movies. If you fold one display completely backwards, you can use the Yoga Book 9i as a tablet.

Amazing sound quality

Music aficionados: these are the laptop speakers for you. The Yoga Book 9i has a rotating Bowers & Wilkins soundbar that gave every song I listened to a full-body, atmospheric quality that I’ve never heard from laptop speakers before — not even from my own Yoga 9i’s Bowers & Wilkins soundbar.

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While listening to Bo Burnham’s “All Eyes on Me (The Outtakes Version),” the moody, low sounds layered in the song came through flawlessly and weren't drowned out when he started singing. I also played Unprocessed's “Real ft. Polyphia's Tim Henson & Clay Gober,” and its nuanced lows, mids, and highs sounded well-balanced and crisp.

I found the volume sweet spot to be between 20 to 30 percent, but you can easily bump it up to max volume for room-filling sound that’s not distorted at all.

A thin, satisfying keyboard

I was shocked that I actually enjoyed typing on the detached Bluetooth keyboard that comes with the Yoga Book 9i. It’s an ultra-thin chiclet keyboard, and I never thought I’d be using the words “comfortable” and “intuitive” to describe it, but here we are.

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When comparing the typing experience between this portable keyboard and my daily driver laptop’s built-in keyboard, there’s no difference in productivity. All the keys are where I’d expect them to be and I never found myself needing to mash the Backspace key while working to correct errors. 

Gorgeous 'Tidal Teal' colorway

In a market full of silver, gray, and black laptops, it was incredibly refreshing to see the Yoga Book 9i’s beautiful Tidal Teal colorway.

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This deep teal adorns the Yoga Book 9i’s entire chassis, including the rotating soundbar, as well as the detachable Bluetooth keyboard, the Digital Pen, the Bluetooth Yoga mouse, and the protective folio.

What’s ‘eh’ about the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i

Some of the Yoga Book 9i’s features stood out to me immediately as fantastic or disappointing, but other features floated in the middle of each extreme. 

Middle-of-the-road performance

For a $2,000 laptop, I expected the Yoga Book 9i to deliver better performance.

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It’s equipped with one of Intel’s new chips — the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U — and yet, its Geekbench 6 score matched that of the HP Envy Move with an older Intel Core i5-1335U CPU. 

In practice, using the Yoga Book 9i felt relatively zippy, but there were quite a few stuttery moments sprinkled in. 

As I’m typing this in Google Docs, I have the following open: 40 Google Chrome tabs (which is using up absolutely all of my 16GB of RAM), the Spotify app that's actively playing music, and the Clock app for tracking my time. 

I’ve been able to type smoothly without any interruptions, but if I need to open a new tab or drag a window to the other display, there’s definite lag. Most people might not have these many tabs open at once, but for a dual-display laptop that encourages multitasking, it seems like something the Yoga Book 9i should be able to handle flawlessly. 

When switching between landscape and book modes, it took longer than I’d like for my windows to figure out where they were supposed to be and snap into place. Plus, my Spotify and Clock apps wouldn’t be fully expanded for some reason, leaving an odd gap between the apps and my taskbar.

A passable virtual keyboard and trackpad

With eight fingers, you can bring up the Yoga Book 9i’s virtual keyboard and trackpad. It’s a fully equipped keyboard that looks just like the included physical keyboard — minus the Copilot button. 

The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i's virtual keyboard Credit: Sarah Chaney / Mashable

This keyboard is great in a pinch if you forgot to bring along the physical keyboard or just need to type a few things, but it would never be my first choice. The haptic and visual feedback when typing is helpful, but my typical typing speed was slashed in half while using the virtual keyboard — and I made a lot more errors.

When using the virtual trackpad, the cursor can jump occasionally if you move your finger down too far and touch the virtual left- or right-click buttons. 

If you have the physical keyboard on the top half and the virtual touchpad on the bottom half, it’s also possible to lose the cursor behind the keyboard — however, this is an issue that can happen when using the Bluetooth mouse, too.

Regular cleaning is necessary

If you’re using the virtual keyboard and trackpad, you’ll constantly have to be cleaning fingerprint smudges off the display. These smudges can obviously be avoided by using the Bluetooth mouse and keyboard, but the chassis is slightly fingerprint-attracting as well. 

Look at all the smudges on the Yoga Book 9i. Credit: Sarah Chaney / Mashable

After only a few weeks of using the Yoga Book 9i, its beautiful Tidal Teal chassis has the same amount of fingerprints that my daily driver laptop accumulated over months.

Conveniently portable setup

There are a lot of components included with the purchase of a Yoga Book 9i, like a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard, a Gen-3 Digital Pen, a folio, and of course, the laptop itself. 

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At first, it seemed like a lot to keep up with, especially as someone who flits back and forth between home and remote locations throughout the workday. But in practice, it was easy to pack up all the components, and it was all relatively light. 

By itself, the Yoga Book 9i is just under 3 pounds. If you bring along all the other components, you’ll be adding about 4.1 pounds to your bag. 

It’d be great if everything was lighter, but it didn’t feel like much extra weight in my backpack compared to my daily driver laptop. That said, an included travel bag to keep everything together in your backpack would be a nice addition.

What I dislike about the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i

Clearly, there’s a lot I love about the Yoga Book 9i — but there were a few things that made me shake my head at this laptop. 

Where are all the ports?

The Yoga Book 9i is lacking in the ports department, offering only USB-C ports. Yes, it is a dual-display laptop, but the Asus Zenbook Duo proved that it’s possible to deck out a dual-display laptop with a plethora of helpful ports.

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On the left side, you’ll find one USB-C (Thunderbolt) port and a Lenovo Reset Recovery switch that can be triggered using a smartphone’s tiny SIM eject tool.

Flipping to the right side, there’s the power button, a webcam killswitch, and two USB-C (Thunderbolt) ports, one of which has AOU BC 1.2 support for faster mobile charging.

Short battery life (and a short charging cable to boot)

I didn’t expect a laptop with two 2880 x 1800-pixel OLED displays to last an incredibly long time, but I really hoped it would at least last a full workday with its new “more efficient” Intel chip. 

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To make matters worse, it has a short charging cable, just like Lenovo’s Slim 7 14 I recently tested. The only slight saving grace here is that the Yoga Book 9i has a USB-C port on both sides for more convenient charging.

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Geekbench 6 score

The Lenovo Yoga Book 9 earned a multi-core score of 8,642 on the Geekbench 6 performance benchmark. This isn’t a terrible score, but it’s not great either.

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For comparison, the Asus Zenbook Duo — another dual-screen laptop — earned a multi-core score of 10,344. Granted, the Zenbook Duo is equipped with a slightly more powerful Meteor Lake chip, but it also costs less than the Yoga Book 9.

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i battery life 

To test the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i’s battery life, we looped Tears of Steel in 1080p at 50% brightness until it died. It lasted a mere 7 hours and 5 minutes with the virtual keyboard and trackpad pulled up, so if you’re actively using both displays, expect the battery life to be even less.

The Asus Zenbook Duo — which has a slightly more powerful processor and two lower-res OLED displays — lasted 8 hours and 42 minutes with the PCMark10 battery benchmark.

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i webcam and microphone

In a world full of blurry laptop webcams, the Yoga Book 9i’s 5MP webcam is a breath of fresh air. Colors rendered accurately, from my flushed cheeks to my green eyes and dark blue jacket — and I could spot individual strands of hair, fairly crisp lines around my face, and unfortunately, the blemishes on my chin. 

Can you believe this photo was taken on a webcam?! Credit: Sarah Chaney / Mashable

The microphone is also higher quality than what you’ll find on most laptops. I hopped on a call with a friend to test the microphone quality of the Yoga Book 9i, my daily driver Yoga 9i, and my Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra — and the Yoga Book 9i came out on top as the clear winner.

Is the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i worth it?

The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i is absolutely worth it. It’s a relatively pricey $2,000 laptop, but for that price, you’ll get two gorgeous OLED displays, exceptional sound quality, and a slew of premium accessories that turn this laptop into a workstation. 

And as long as you’re near an outlet, you won’t have to worry about the Yoga Book 9i’s short battery life.

If stronger performance, a better battery life, or port availability are more important to you than high-res displays, premium sound, and workstation accessories, the Asus Zenbook Duo might be more up your alley.

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Tinder users have a new safety feature at their fingertips: "Share My Date" will let people share date plans directly with friends and family via a single link.

The dating app shared the news on Monday, announcing that anyone on Tinder can now create a shareable link that will summarize details about an upcoming date — date, time, location — along with a photo and link to the profile of the Tinder match. Tinder users who receive the link can view the match's full profile, but non-users will have a limited view. According to TechCrunch, the links will expire after a couple of months.

The shared page can also include edited notes, so up-to-date information is provided.

SEE ALSO: It's easy to catfish strangers on dating apps

Share My Date is the result of data garnered by Tinder: over 50 percent of users under 30 say they let their friends know the details of their dates before they take place. Meanwhile, 19 percent said they tell their moms.

The feature seems pretty extensive, a build-on to the app's Matchmaker feature — where friends can recommend matches — and its evolving set of safety tools.

Tinder is rolling out the feature in the next few months across the world, including the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, India, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Brazil, Singapore, Switzerland, Mexico, Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand.

Let's face it: There are so many streaming services, sometimes you just need to cut down on how many you currently subscribe to.

If you're looking to cancel your Apple TV+ subscription, you've come to the right place. Here's how to cancel your Apple TV+ subscription on desktop or on your phone.

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• 2 min

What You Need

• Desktop or laptop
• Apple TV+ account

Step 1: Sign into your Apple TV+ account and click on your profile icon in the top right corner of the window.

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Step 2: Select "Settings" from the drop-down menu that appears.

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Step 3: Scroll to the bottom of your "Account settings" page, where you will see your subscriptions.

Under Apple TV+, select "Manage."

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Step 4: A window to "Edit your subscription" will appear.

Select "Cancel subscription."

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Step 5: To confirm your cancellation, press "Cancel subscription" once more.

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You will still have access to your subscription until the end of your billing period. However, if you cancel while on a free trial, you will lose access to the free trial immediately.

How to cancel Apple TV+ on your phone Total Time

• 2 min

What You Need

• iPhone
• Apple TV+ account

Step 1: Open "Settings." Then, click on your name.

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Step 2: On your "Apple ID" page, select "Subscriptions."

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Step 3: Once on your "Subscriptions" page, select your Apple TV+ subscription.

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Step 4: On your "Edit subscription" page, press "Cancel subscription."

A window will pop up asking to confirm your cancellation. Press "confirm" to cancel your Apple TV+ subscription.

You will still have access to your subscription until the end of your billing period. However, as with canceling on desktop, if you cancel while on a free trial, you will lose access to the free trial immediately.

But, hey, at least you'll make room for other subscriptions!

If you've ever wondered why some people's iPhone names are personalized, changing your iPhone name is actually really simple.

It's handy in cases where you want to pair your iPhone to speakers or a new car, or if you're looking fro your WiFi hotspot — that way you can easily find your iPhone amidst a sea networks. Changing the name of your iPhone is reflected in your iCloud account, AirDrop, Personal Hotspot, and computer, so it will be seamlessly recognizable across your devices.

Here's how to change your iPhone name in a few quick steps.

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• 1 minute

What You Need

• An iPhone

Step 1: Go to Settings on your iPhone

From Settings, go to General, About, and then Name.

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Step 2: Change your iPhone's name

In the Name section, you can tap the field to erase the current name — or just start typing the new name. Once you've entered the new name, hit Done on the keyboard. Voila! Your iPhone has a brand new name and a whole new identity (if that's what you want).

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TL;DR: As of April 22, start making your own nut milk with the Venoly nut milk maker machine for only $54.98 or 21% off.

Nowadays, our food and beverage choices seem to be filled with chemicals and obscure ingredients, making it difficult to find clean options. The Venoly nut milk maker machine makes a great addition to your kitchen appliance selection and can help you take back control of what you put in your body. Regularly $69, you can get it on sale for just $54.98.

The Venoly was designed with convenience in mind so you can begin making healthier meals. Make homemade soy milk, nut milk, soup, smoothies, baby food, juice, etc. more easily — the delicious options are infinite. Weekly meal prep just got easier because this nifty machine has a 1.5L capacity for making large quantities at once.

Nuts can be hard to grind, but rest assured the Venoly has built-in safety features to prevent dry heating, overflow, or overheating issues. This durable machine is built to last so you can have fresh nut milk products for life.

The advanced 6-bladed system will give you smooth, creamy, and chunk-free results every time. The helical grinding blade has serrated edges to ensure extra fine blending. This machine is lightweight and compact and can be easily stowed away until its next use. The Venoly nut milk maker is powerful and quiet, making this discreet machine a must-have in any kitchen.

For a limited time, get the Venoly nut milk maker machine for only $54.98 (reg. $69).

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TL;DR: As of April 22, gear up for your summer camping trip with this tent that fits up to three people for just $27.99 (reg. $79).

With spring in full swing, you may be planning your next camping trip — and if you're in need of some discounted gear, check out this deal. Discover the convenience of this useful three-person tent that can make camping easier and more enjoyable. Get the Pop-A-Shade 3-Person Tent while it’s on sale for $27.99.

The tent's breathable skylight design provides protection from the sun, rain, and wind while ensuring ventilation for a comfortable stay. Crafted from durable Oxford fabric with silver-bonded nylon sides and a layer of insect netting, this tent offers durability and protection against outdoor elements. Bad weather ahead? Designed to be sturdy even in windy and rainy conditions, this tent can come in handy when the elements are less than ideal.

You can also hang a portable lamp or mini fan with the convenient built-in hook, perfect for creating a comfy-cozy atmosphere inside your tent. Plus, this pop-up tent is designed to be assembled in mere seconds — not to mention, it folds back into a compact round shape for easy storage in the included carrying bag.

The tent measures 78 x 55 x 45 inches, providing ample space for you and up to two of your camping buddies.

Whether you're in your backyard, at the beach, on a campout, or at an outdoor sporting event, this convenient tent provides shade and shelter wherever you go.

Experience the outdoors with comfort and convenience — order the Pop-A-Shade 3-Person Tent while it's on sale for $27.99 (reg. $79) for a limited time.

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TL;DR: As of April 22, you can snag a 28% discount on the Mercato open-ear Bluetooth headphones, on sale for $49.95 (reg. $69).

When you think of earphones or headphones, you might think of a traditional style that typically drowns out the world, freeing you of the burden of unwanted noise. But there's a case to be made for open-ear headphones. They may not exactly replicate the immersive acoustics of a concert hall, but they retain your consciousness of your surroundings, allowing you to hear the tea being spilled by folks in the break room, or traffic and pedestrians on your evening run.

You can try the open-ear experience yourself without breaking the bank with this sale on the Mercato Open-Ear Bluetooth Headphones. For a limited time, you can snag a pair for just $49.95 (reg. $69).

These headphones were engineered with active folks in mind. They sit just outside your ears, allowing you to hear your surroundings as you do your laps around the neighborhood, zip through the city on your bike, or during your daily commutes.

But make no mistake; the design shouldn't compromise your listening experience. You can still listen to your playlists and podcasts loud and clear, with deep bass and dynamic range to boot, thanks to directional audio technology that sends sound waves straight to your inner ears. You don't have to worry about others snooping on what you're listening to, either, as it automatically minimizes the sound that the people around you can hear.

The lightweight, ergonomic design promises all-day comfort and stability without the usual discomfort of in-ear headphones. Weighing just 28 grams and featuring IPX5 water-resistance, they are also equipped to handle sweaty workouts and unpredictable weather alike.

These headphones also include dual noise-canceling microphones for clear calls on the move, complemented by a six-hour battery life on a single charge. You can enjoy extended listening and conversation sans interruption.

Never miss a beat or a conversation with the Mercato open-ear Bluetooth headphones. Usually $69, you can cop a pair for only $49.95.

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TL;DR: As of April 22, discover your dog's heritage with a DNA My Dog test kit for only $67.99.

You don't have to know everything about a dog to shower them with affection and spoil them with treats, but if your furry friend is a mutt and you wish to know them better, perhaps it's worth picking up a pup-approved DNA test.

A single test could reveal their genetic makeup and which breeds make them up to help you better understand their lineage, as well as their health and behavior. The DNA My Dog Essential Breed ID Test happens to be on sale for a limited time at only $67.99.

The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) has 360 dog breeds in its repertoire, while the American Kennel Club (AKC) has 199 on its list. DNA My Dog's database covers 350 breeds, which just means it can likely recognize whatever your dog is made up of. All it takes is a quick cheek swab.

But your pup's breed breakdown isn't the only thing this test yields. It also delivers a comprehensive report of your dog's health concerns and potential health risks so you can care for them better, as well as personality traits, including their temperament and preferences, so you can bond with them better. And speaking of bonding, the test also doles out tips on how to develop a better bond with your four-legged pal.

With the DNA My Dog Essential Breed ID Test, you don't have to wait long to get the results. In just two weeks from mailing the sample, you'll receive a custom report packed with your dog's heritage and health insights, allowing you to start understanding your fur baby better in no time. You even get a certificate, complete with their name, photo, breed analysis, and more useful insights.

Dive deeper into your dog's genes with the DNA My Dog Essential Breed ID Test, on sale for only $67.99 (reg. $79).

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NASA's exploration robots have rumbled around Mars, swooped around Saturn, and flown well beyond the planets, into interstellar space.

But the space agency's engineers often direct their machines to peer back at the vivid blue dot in the distance.

"During almost every mission we turn around and take a picture back home," NASA's former chief historian, Bill Barry, told Mashable. "There seems to be an irresistible tendency to look back at home."

"During almost every mission we turn around and take a picture back home."

Indeed, in the cosmic images below you'll glimpse some of the farthest-away views of our humble, ocean-blanketed Earth ever captured by humanity. When we view other objects, worlds, stars, or even galaxies, we often see just dots. But to most of the cosmos, we're just a dot in the vast ether, too.

SEE ALSO: The first images of Earth are chilling Earth and the moon floating in space Earth in the top left, and the moon in the lower right. Credit: NASA Goddard / University of Arizona

From 804,000 miles away, we can still see Earth in its true, marbled form, and even spy the shadowed moon, too.

NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft — which traveled to the rubbly asteroid Bennu to successfully capture a sample — snapped this image en route to its deeper space destination. In this black and white photo, Earth and the moon are about a quarter million miles apart. Unlike most space exploration robots, OSIRIS-REx will return back home to drop its precious asteroid sample into Earth's atmosphere; from there the sample will plummet to the surface.

A dot in the Martian sky Earth seen above Mars' horizon. Credit: NASA / JPL / Cornell / Texas AM

NASA's Spirit rover, which explored the Martian surface for six years and found evidence of a once watery planet, snapped this historic image in 2004.

"This is the first image ever taken of Earth from the surface of a planet beyond the Moon," wrote NASA.

You can see the rolling Martian hills below, and a relatively faint Earth high in Mars' atmosphere.

Here on Earth, with the unaided eye, Mars looks like a bright red dot in the sky to us Earthlings.

Zooming past Earth

En route to Jupiter in 2013, NASA's Juno spacecraft swung around Earth to pick up speed, a strategy known as a gravity assist. Meanwhile, a camera aboard the craft captured views of Juno approaching Earth and the moon, beginning from 600,000 miles away.

"The result was an intriguing, low-resolution glimpse of what our world would look like to a visitor from afar," NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory wrote.

By 2016, Juno arrived at the "King of the Planets," hundreds of millions of miles beyond Earth.

The vista from glorious Saturn Earth as viewed from the Cassini spacecraft. Credit: NASA

In 2013, NASA's Cassini spacecraft snapped an exceptional view of our vivid blue planet beyond Saturn's glorious rings.

"At a distance of just under 900 million miles, Earth shines bright among the many stars in the sky, distinguished by its bluish tint," NASA writes.

Earth's rich blue color, clearly visible throughout much of the solar system, comes from sunlight scattered in our planet's atmosphere. The blue wavelength of light is short and choppy, allowing atmospheric molecules to scatter it around, creating a blue sky.

The view from Mercury An overexposed Earth and moon as observed from 61 million miles away. Credit: NASA / Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory / Carnegie Institution of Washington

Not many spacecraft visit Mercury, the closest planet to the sun.

But in 2013, NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft — short for Mercury Surface, Space, Environment, Geochemistry, and Ranging — captured this image of Earth and the moon from 61 million miles away. At the time, the mission was actually looking for possible small moons around Mercury.

Earth and the moon can be quite dim from such a distance, so MESSENGER captured a long exposure of reflected light from their respective surfaces. "They appear exceptionally bright and large when, in reality, both are less than a pixel in size in this image," NASA wrote.

Earth and moon align The moon crosses Earth in 2015. Credit: NASA / NOAA

In this image captured by the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) satellite, you can see the rarely viewed dark side of the moon in front of the sunlit Earth. It's a shot from 1 million miles away.

The legendary pale blue dot The "pale blue dot" of Earth viewed from the deep solar system. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech

Perhaps the most poignant picture of Earth is also the smallest view of Earth.

Over three decades ago, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft — which has journeyed deeper into space than any other mission — captured this image from a whopping 3.8 billion miles away. "The planet occupies less than a single pixel in the image and thus is not fully resolved," NASA explains.

Making the shot especially glorious is a ray of sunlight fortuitously intersecting our planet.

The great astronomer and thinker Carl Sagan suggested Voyager take the image before NASA shut down the camera to save energy. The vista didn't disappoint. As Sagan wrote:

Look again at that dot. That's here. That's home. That's us. On it everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone you ever heard of, every human being who ever was, lived out their lives. The aggregate of our joy and suffering, thousands of confident religions, ideologies, and economic doctrines, every hunter and forager, every hero and coward, every creator and destroyer of civilization, every king and peasant, every young couple in love, every mother and father, hopeful child, inventor and explorer, every teacher of morals, every corrupt politician, every "superstar," every "supreme leader," every saint and sinner in the history of our species lived there — on a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam.

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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for April 22 SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for April 22

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, April 22, 2024:

AcrossFly buzzing around the house, e.g.

• The answer is pest.

The very first Wordle word (6/19/2021)

• The answer is cigar.

What two intersecting lines form

• The answer is angle.

Shoplifted

• The answer is stole.

Theater award

• The answer is Tony.

DownBean choice at Chipotle

The answer is pinto.

Provoke by saying "Do it, do it, do it!"

• The answer is eggon.

"When Harry Met ___"

• The answer is Sally.

Site of a stereotypical cat rescue

• The answer is tree.

Theater group

• The answer is cast.

It may be end of the line for Apple's FineWoven accessories.

Introduced last year as a textile-based replacement for Apple's leather cases and wallets, FineWoven accessories were touted as a similarly fancy, but more environmentally friendly alternative.

They weren't greeted all that well, though, with numerous complaints that they're just not as good as leather products, even though they were sold at the same price.

Now, according to leaker Kosutami (via MacRumors), Apple has stopped production of FineWoven cases, and is moving to "another material" which once again isn't leather. The report doesn't have any other details, but Kosutami did report on the launch of FineWoven accessories ahead of time, so he might be onto something here.

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I've tested several FineWoven wallets and cases over the past eight months or so, and I did notice that they do wear out a bit faster than leather. Recently, I've given up on my iPhone 15 Pro Max's FineWoven case and went case-less for the first time in forever — mostly because it started to look really shoddy (I did keep using the FineWoven wallet).

At this point, this is just a rumor, but it is notable that Apple didn't add any new FineWoven colors when it recently launched new silicone cases and watch bands.

SEE ALSO: Apple forced to pull Meta's WhatsApp, Threads from China’s App Store. Here’s why.

If the report is accurate, we're likely to see cases, bands and wallets made out of an entirely new material when the new iPhones launch, likely in the fall.

TL;DR: Stream 2024 MotoGP races for free on ServusTV. Access this free streaming platform from the U.S. with ExpressVPN.

If you're not already familiar with MotoGP, we'd like to take this opportunity to introduce you to a thrilling and unpredictable form of two-wheel racing. If you're looking for something that entertains over every single lap, without constant pit stops and yellow flags (we're talking about you F1), there really isn't much that can compete with MotoGP.

If you're interested in watching 2024 MotoGP for free from the U.S., we have all the information you need.

What is MotoGP?

MotoGP is the oldest established motorsport world championship, with the first season taking place in 1949. Races last approximately 45 minutes, without stopping to refuel or change tires.

What makes this form of racing unique is that the motorcycles are purpose-built machines that are unavailable for purchase by the general public. That means they are fast. Seriously fast.

When is MotoGP in 2024?

The 2024 MotoGP season features 21 races held all over the world between March and November.

How to watch MotoGP for free in the U.S.

Fans can stream every MotoGP 2024 race for free on ServusTV.

ServusTV is geo-restricted to Austria, meaning you'll be blocked if you attempt to connect from outside the country. That is unless you're using a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Austria, meaning you can access ServusTV from the U.S.

Unblock ServusTV by following this straightforward process:

1. Sign up for a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Austria

4. Connect to ServusTV

5. Watch MotoGP for free from the U.S.

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees. By leveraging these money-back guarantees, you can watch MotoGP live streams before recovering your investment. This isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select races without actually spending anything.

What is the best VPN for MotoGP?

ProtonVPN and CyberGhost VPN can reliably unblock free streaming services like ServusTV, but for streaming live sport, ExpressVPN is tough to beat:

• Servers in 105 countries including Austria

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy

• Strong streaming speeds

• Up to five simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning (All Languages) is on sale for £120, saving you 75% on list price.

If you’ve always wanted to learn to speak another language, but don’t know how to fit it into your busy schedule, we have a solution for you. This lifetime subscription to the Babbel Language Learning app offers personalised language courses with short 10- to 15-minute lessons so you can squeeze in a session on the go, before bed, or on a lunch break. Go at your pace, and access the lessons from your smartphone, tablet, or computer.

If you missed the holiday shopping frenzy and are still looking to score some deals, you can get this Babbel Language Learning lifetime subscription (all languages) for £120.

The Babbel Language Learning app has 14 languages to choose from. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced learner, you’ll pick up basic conversational skills in no time. Babbel uses speech-recognition technology to help you improve your pronunciation, speak more confidently, and blend in like a local. 

If you’re planning a trip and want to learn the native language of your destination, after a few lessons with Babbel, you’ll be able to communicate better, read menus, and navigate transportation easier. Travelling is more fun when you don’t have to struggle to translate every little thing. 

The benefits of learning a second (or third) language are infinite. This subscription also makes a fun gift for the adventurer in your life. 

Don’t miss this price drop on the lifetime subscription to all 14 languages on Babbel Language Learning, available for just £120. No coupon necessary.

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TL;DR: Watch Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians in the IPL for free on JioCinema. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The IPL is off to yet another exhilarating start and cricket fans all over the world are tuning in to catch the action. With over a month to go until the end of the season, there's still plenty of time to watch some of the best players in the world. Heading to the field for the next game are the Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. It's set to be a great match.

Want to tune in? You can watch Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians for free from anywhere in the world.

When is Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians?

Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians starts at 3 p.m. BST on April 22. This match takes place at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, India.

How to watch Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians for free

JioCinema is offering free live streams of every IPL cricket match this season in 4K resolution on its app.

JioCinema is geo-restricted to India, but anyone can unblock this free streaming service with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in India, meaning you can access JioCinema from anywhere in the world.

Unblock JioCinema to stream the IPL 2024 by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in India

4. Visit JioCinema (you will need an Indian phone number to subscribe)

5. Watch Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians for free from anywhere in the world

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Most of the best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer free trials or money-back guarantees. By taking advantage of these offers, you can watch IPL live streams without committing with your cash. This is clearly not a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select IPL fixtures for free.

If you want permanent access to free streaming platforms from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for JioCinema?

ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking JioCinema, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including India

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Stream the IPL for free with ExpressVPN.

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for April 22's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Wordle.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles used to be available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it. Unfortunately, it has since been taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A solid beam of light.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no letters that appear twice.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter L.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. What's the answer to Wordle today?

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to Wordle #1038 is...

LASER.

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Reporting by Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for April 22's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

What is Connections?

The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer. If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hit about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Greeting a friend

• Green: Vibes in a basement

• Blue: 5 o'clock shadow

• Purple: Lots of money

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Slang for Friend

• Green: Adjectives for a Basement

• Blue: Stubble

• Purple: Collection of Money

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to Connections #316 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Slang for Friend: BUD, CHUM, MATE, PAL

• Adjectives for a Basement: COLD, DANK, DARK, MUSTY

• Stubble: FUZZ, SCRUFF, SHADOW, WHISKERS

• Collection of Money: FUND, KITTY, POOL, POT

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Is this not the Connections game you were looking for? Here are the hints and answers to yesterday's Connections.