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Seeking some exciting escapism? What could be more satisfying than fabulous fantasy films? This wonderous genre leads viewers down a path into magical realms, where myths and monsters roam, surprises lurk around every corner, and heroes set forth on adventures epic and enthralling.

Whether you’re searching for a movie that's frightening, family-friendly, mind-bending, heartbreaking, or pulse-pounding, we’ve got you covered with a curated selection of fantasy films from around the world...and beyond.

Here are the 20 best fantasy films on Netflix now available.

1. Damsel Credit: John Wilson / Netflix

Elodie (Millie Bobby Brown) accepts her impending arranged marriage with a sense of duty. After all, her starving people need the riches her new family will provide. But she starts to get her hopes up when she meets the handsome prince (Nick Robinson). Unfortunately, the prince's family has a dark secret, one for which they intend to sacrifice Elodie's life. Damsel is not your average fairy tale. It's an action-packed adventure about survival… and vengeance. Ray Winstone, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Angela Bassett, and Robin Wright also star in this entertaining twist on the damsel-in-distress narrative. — Kristina Grosspietsch, Freelance Contributor

How to watch: Damsel is now streaming on Netflix.

2. Errementari: The Blacksmith and the Devil

If you love Pan's Labyrinth, then you'll enjoy this fantasy period piece, which pitches a plucky young heroine into a world of war-ravaged men and manipulative monsters.

Co-written and directed by Paul Urkijo Alijo, Errementari: The Blacksmith and the Devil begins in 1835, when the First Carlist War plagued Basque Country, Spain. There, a blacksmith makes a deal with a devil, which will have a wicked impact on his village and the life of one brave little girl (Uma Bracaglia) on a quest for answers about her dearly departed mother. Folding folklore and religious horror in with a cheeky sense of humor and dark thread of adventure, this fascinating film takes audiences to hell and back. Literally! — Kristy Puchko, Film Editor

How to watch: Errementari: The Blacksmith and the Devil is now streaming on Netflix.

3. Okja Credit: Netflix

If you ever dreamed of being besties with a fantastical beast, then you'll relish every step of this buddy adventure from Bong Joon Ho. With Okja, the internationally acclaimed South Korean writer/director spun a story about a big and lovable "super pig" named Okja and the farm girl who'd do anything to save it from slaughter. Along the way, this adorable duo will meet zealous animal-rights activists, an unnervingly energetic TV personality (Jake Gyllenhaal), and an elegant entrepreneur (Tilda Swinton) whose good intentions are as false as her smiles. Racing through fertile jungles, crowded shopping malls, and the bustling metropolis of New York City, Okja is a wild ride that brings fantasy into reality. — K.P.

How to watch: Okja is now streaming on Netflix.

4. Nightbooks  Credit: Netflix

From David Yarovesky, the director of Brightburn, comes a spooky tale that'll thrill on family night.

Based on the horror-fantasy novel of the same name by J. A. White, Nightbooks centers on a Brooklyn bookworm (Winslow Fegley) who is kidnapped by a wicked witch (Krysten Ritter). Held captive in her magical apartment, he's forced to tell her a new scary story each night in exchange for his survival. Thankfully, he's not alone. A hard-nosed fellow prisoner (Lidya Jewett) not only helps him avoid the pitfalls of this precarious prison, but also helps him unlock the secrets that could get them both out!

Peppered with PG-level scares and plenty of style (we'd die for Ritter's witch wardrobe), Nightbooks is a rollicking good time for kiddos (and grown-ups) who appreciate a good bump in the night. — K.P.

How to watch: Nightbooks is now streaming on Netflix.

5. Over the Moon Credit: Netflix

Pining for a fantasy adventure threaded with fantastic songs? Then, you'll revel in the animated musical Over The Moon.

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After decades of working in Disney animation, Glen Keane takes the helm in his directorial debut, which is inspired by the Chinese legend of Chang'e, the goddess of the moon. When a 13-year-old girl (Cathy Ang) decides a DIY rocket will jettison her not only to their celestial deity but also to a better life, she discovers happiness is much closer than she could have dreamed. In addition to pop jams and  plenty of charismatic characters — among them a star-bright pangolin — this Netflix Original boasts a star-studded voice cast, including Sandra Oh, Kimiko Glenn, Phillipa Soo, John Cho, Margaret Cho, and Ken Jeong. — K.P.

How to watch: Over the Moon is now streaming on Netflix.

6. Vampires vs. the Bronx Credit: Netflix

Want a movie that's got excitement, comedy, a scorching message about the evils of gentrification, and is a kid-friendly fantasy romp? Then take a bite out of Vampires vs. the Bronx.

Oz Perkins' PG-13 horror-comedy centers on Afro-Latino teens, who recognize that a flurry of missing person posters and influx of rich white folks with tote bags means bad news for the neighborhood. Together, they team up Monster Squad-style to take down the bloodsuckers and save their community. With a sharp wit, a warm heart, a rich sense of atmosphere, and an equal appreciation for the Blade movies and '80s Amblin, Vampires vs. the Bronx is an easy watch (just 85 minutes!) full of rewards.* — K.P.

How to watch: Vampires vs. the Bronx is now streaming on Netflix.

7. Suzume

Suzume is hard to describe. Within the first 15 minutes of the movie, teenage Suzume meets a handsome stranger, discovers a mysterious free-standing door to an ethereal plane she can't access, picks up a rock that turns into a talking cat, and unknowingly sets off a series of events that threaten to devastate Japan under a cataclysmic earthquake. And that's just how the movie begins!

Makoto Shinkai's emotional and optimistic adventure is a beautiful story that gives physical stakes to personal introspection. The animation, like his other films (Your Name, 5 Centimeters per Second, and The Garden of Words), is characteristically stunning, and the story is unlike any you've ever seen. Suzume might be the only movie in existence where a three-legged stool will make you cry. — K.G.

How to watch: Suzume is now streaming on Netflix.

8. The Old Guard Credit: Netflix

For fantasy with a superhero flare, check out this action-packed thriller from critically cheered director Gina Prince-Bythewood.

Charlize Theron stars as Andy, the leader of a covert band of almost-immortal mercenaries. For centuries, they have fought together to save humanity from ruin. However, as a new member is added to the team (a mesmerizing Kiki Layne), this old guard tangles with a threat that could tear them to shreds for good. Adapted from Greg Rucka’s graphic novel of the same name.

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The Old Guard brings a sharp edge and an R-rating to the glossy and bloodless superhero standard. The sprawling and graphic fight scenes hit hard, but the incredible ensemble, which includes Matthias Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, and Chiwetel Ejiofor, hits harder. Together they bring a sophisticated pathos that doesn’t tend to fit with the flashy capes crowd. — K.P.

How to watch: The Old Guard is now streaming on Netflix.

9. Bleach

Few things are as fantastical and fun as a Manga made live-action. Based on the popular Japanese comic by Tite Kubo, Bleach follows Ichigo Kurosaki, a moody teen who turns into a Soul Reaper through a twist of face and brave sacrifice. By day, he must endure all the drama inherent in high school. By night, he—with the help of his pestering mentor Rukia Kuchiki—must guide good ghosts to their peaceful afterlife and battle back sinister spirits. Director Shinsuke Sato brings an anime-like verve to the film, employing zipping graphics, a lively soundtrack, a bouncy tone, a barrage of frightful foes, and kick-ass martial arts action. Stars Sôta Fukushi and Hana Sugisaki are totally in tune, delivering performances that pop with personality. — K.P.

How to watch: Bleach is now streaming on Netflix.

10. Orion and the Dark

Eleven-year-old Orion (Jacob Tremblay) is afraid of everything: bees, bullies, bears, you name it. But what keeps him up at night is his deepest fear, the biggest and baddest of them all: the dark. All that is about to change when The Dark (Paul Walter Hauser) decides to pay Orion a visit and prove that he's not so scary after all. 

Orion and the Dark is a lovely, moving, and fun family adventure that's smarter and more introspective than a whole heck of a lot of grown-up movies. That's because this charmer was written by Charlie Kaufman, the Hollywood veteran behind existential favorites like Being John Malkovich, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and I'm Thinking of Ending Things. While Orion and the Dark is a much lighter and kid-friendly film than Kaufman's most iconic work, its subject matter is no less weighty and its message no less affecting. A winner for all ages! — K.G.

How to watch: Orion and the Dark is now streaming on Netflix.

11. Matilda the Musical

You know this story: Matilda, a kind, isolated kid with newly discovered powers of telekinesis, finds herself enrolled at a horrible school run by the detestable Miss Trunchbull. Trunchbull abuses and humiliates her students, and Matilda uses her powers to try to change things for her and her peers. 

It's a beloved Roald Dahl children's book that was adapted into the hit 1996 film, then a successful stage musical, and finally, a 2022 movie based on the musical. And yes, it is just as lively and lovable as its predecessors! Matilda has high energy choreography, fantastic performances (Emma Thompson as a truly repulsive Trunchbull is a stand-out), and a score you won't be able to stop singing. — K.G. 

How to watch: Matilda the Musical is now streaming on Netflix.

12. Nimona Credit: Netflix

Nimona transports us to a futuristic medieval world where knight Ballister Boldheart (Riz Ahmed) is on the run for a crime he did not commit. However, it's his label as a "villain" that brings shapeshifter Nimona (Chloë Grace Moretz) into his life. More comfortable as a shark than a human girl, Nimona is a delightfully deviant fiend who wants nothing more than to stick it to the all-powerful Institute. She and Ballister make quite the odd pair — she wants to wreak havoc, he just wants to clear his name — but together, they may just defeat an evil lurking in their kingdom.

Between some electrifying fight scenes and its graphic animation style, Nimona is a blast of a viewing experience. But its message and LGBTQ visibility is what truly sets it apart. Not only is Ballister's relationship with knight Ambrosius Goldenloin (Eugene Lee Yang) a key element of the film, but Nimona's own fluidity and negotiation of her identity calls to mind transness in a meaningful, important way.* — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

How to watch: Nimona is now streaming on Netflix.

13. The Imaginary

The Imaginary was written by Yoshiaki Nishimura and directed by Yoshiyuki Momose, both formerly of Studio Ghibli, so you know it's going to be visually stunning, fantastical, and full of feelings. 

When Rudger, an imaginary friend, is separated from his creator Amanda, he must enlist help from other imaginaries to find his way back home. But the journey is nothing but simple — lurking in the shadows is the inescapable, existential dread of being forgotten, as well as the very present threat of Mr. Bunting, a despicable man who consumes imagined beings. The Imaginary is both whimsical and dark in equal measure, elegantly tackling big subjects like death and loss alongside lighter themes, like the importance of play. — K.G.

How to watch: The Imaginary is now streaming on Netflix.

14. Troll

Inspired by Norwegian folklore, 2022's Troll is a monster movie that feels both fresh and familiar. We've got an enormous creature wreaking havoc, a unique mythology, and satisfying spectacles — there's something for everyone!  

When a drilling operation results in the deaths of multiple workers, Norwegian scientists blame a pocket of methane. Young Nora (Ine Marie Wilmann), however, suspects something bigger and more sinister: a troll.  Fortunately for Nora, when a 300-foot behemoth emerges from the mountains, she's proved correct! Unfortunately for Norway, the troll is pissed, and it's headed straight for Oslo. — K.G.

How to watch: Troll is now streaming on Netflix.

15. The Sea Beast

In a world where oceans are terrorized by massive and ferocious beasts, no sailors are more famed for their monster-killing exploits than the crew of the Inevitable. And no one is a bigger fan of the beast hunters than young orphan Maisie Brumble, who stows away on the Inevitable to become a hunter herself. But when she and crewmember Jacob Holland are thrown overboard and swallowed by the mightiest monster of them all, the Red Bluster, they're forced to consider a less violent approach, perhaps even working with the beasts, to get themselves to safety. A thrilling, kid-friendly adventure with a top-notch voice cast (Karl Urban, Jared Harris, and more), The Sea Beast is a swashbuckling — and heartwarming — trip across the high seas. — K.G.

How to watch: The Sea Beast is now streaming on Netflix.

16. Wendell and Wild Credit: Netflix

Written by Jordan Peele and directed by Henry Selick (Coraline, The Nightmare Before Christmas), Wendell and Wild has all the makings of a new classic. Featuring the beautiful and macabre stop-motion animation reminiscent of Selick's past masterpieces, this latest installment adds a touch of teen angst to his ghoulish canon. Kat (Lyric Ross) is a hardened foster kid who blames herself for her parents' death. So when two bombastic demons (played with glee by Key and Peele themselves) promise they know how to bring her parents back, she puts her fears aside and makes a deal. 

How to watch: Wendell and Wild is now streaming on Netflix.

17. Mary and the Witch's Flower

Mary is an eager young girl with bright red hair who can't seem to get anything right. When a friendly cat leads her to a mysterious flower that grants her temporary magical powers, Mary discovers a hidden world of adventure where all is not as it seems. Mary and the Witch's Flower is an exuberant, lovable story from Hiromasa Yonebayashi, a former Studio Ghibli animator. Brimming with heart and excitement, this beautifully animated film whose English dub features the voice talents of Kate Winslet and Jim Broadbent, will soon become a family favorite.* — K.G.

How to watch: Mary and the Witch's Flower is streaming on Netflix.

18. The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar Credit: Netflix

Arch, quirky, and highly choreographed, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is a story within a story within a story, and so on. Based on the short by Roald Dahl, the movie opens with Dahl himself (Ralph Fiennes) introducing and then narrating the story of a man, Henry Sugar, who does nothing with his money but gamble. Sugar (Benedict Cumberbatch) takes over the narration to tell of the moment he first learned of a doctor who met a man who could see without using his eyes. Within that story is the tale of how this man met a guru who taught him everything he knows. This story-Russian-nesting-doll affects Sugar profoundly; he abruptly changes the course of his life. If you like Wes Anderson, then you'll love this sweet and stylized short film.* — K.G.

How to watch: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is now streaming on Netflix.

19. Hilda and the Mountain King

In the excellent Netflix series Hilda, a young blue-haired girl (voiced by Bella Ramsey) moves with her mother to the city of Trolberg, a hamlet plagued by angry trolls who attack any who venture outside of the city walls at night. At the start of the 2021 film Hilda and the Mountain King, Hilda has been transformed into a troll herself, lost in a massive cave and unable to tolerate sunlight — but luckily, she can also understand everything the other trolls are saying. Perhaps she might be able to learn something about why they keep attacking the city while she's trying to escape. 

With the trademark animation and emotional grounding of the series, Hilda and the Mountain King is a dark, exciting, and philosophical kids' flick that will easily enthrall any adults in the room. — K.G.

How to watch: Hilda and the Mountain King is now streaming on Netflix.

20. The Lego Movie

Emmet (Chris Pratt) is an ordinary Lego citizen of Bricksburg. He's friendly, follows the rules, and always adheres to the Lego building instructions. But a chance encounter with a mysterious Lego (Elizabeth Banks) and a mythical item called the Piece of Resistance, sends him on an adventure that will break through both the boundaries of his city and his entire understanding of what Legos are capable of. 

The Lego Movie is a smart, fast-paced, and hilarious ride that packs a surprisingly potent emotional punch for a movie about plastic figurines. The cast (Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Nick Offerman, Alison Brie, Charlie Day, Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman) is at the top of their game, and the visuals are a never-ending treat. It's a smash-hit for a reason!* — K.G.

How to watch: The Lego Movie is now streaming on Netflix.

UPDATE: Aug. 21, 2024, 4:13 p.m. EDT This article was first published on Sept. 30, 2021. It has since been updating to reflect current streaming options.

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It's time for the shortest road trip in the NFL, as New York rivals the Giants and Jets clash on the shared home turf at the MetLife Stadium. OK, it's only preseason, so the result doesn't mean much, but there's nothing like a deep-rooted sporting rivalry — even when the teams are in different conferences.

Both teams had a disappointing 2023 season, so this preseason fixture is a chance to get the respective rosters in shape before the 2024 season kicks off proper.

The good news is, you can watch the NFL preseason without spending anything. To watch for free from anywhere in the world, here's all the information you need.

When is Giants vs. Jets?

New York Giants vs. New York Jets takes place at 7.30 p.m. ET on Aug. 24. This fixture will be played at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

How to watch Giants vs. Jets for free

To watch the NFL preseason for free, simply register with DAZN.

The UK-based sports platform is showing the NFL preseason for free — live and on-demand — to viewers outside the U.S., Canada, and China. But anyone can access these free streams with a VPN. VPNs are handy tools that can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you with secure servers based in other countries, which helps you bypass restrictions and access streaming platforms from around the globe.

Access free live streams of the NFL preseason by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to 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 a location with free coverage of the NFL preseason

4. Register with DAZN

5. Watch the NFL preseason for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free to use, but the leading VPN providers tend to offer free-trial period or money-back guarantee deals. You can take advantage of these deals to access free streams of the NFL preseason without committing any cash. It's not a long-term solution, but this will give you enough time to watch NFL preseason fixtures before you recover any upfront investment.

What is the best VPN for the NFL?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream the NFL, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 for a limited time, which includes a bonus three months at no additional cost. As part of this plan you also get a year of unlimited cloud backup and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream the NFL preseason for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Los Angeles Chargers vs. Dallas Cowboys for free on DAZN. Watch NFL preseason games for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

As football fans know, NFL preseason is less about the results than seeing how the performances and rosters are stacking up. Dallas Cowboys fans will be watching to see if quarterback Dak Prescott has a hand in the action. Prescott won't be playing against the Chargers — Prescott is sitting out preseason — but Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy has suggested that Prescott could still call the plays.

Eyes are on the Chargers' quarterback situation, too. Justin Herbert is back from a foot injury but missed preseason losses against the Seahawks and Rams, and will likely miss this fixture too. Can backup QBs Easton Stick and Luis Perez show something more dynamic than they have so far in Herbert's place?

Fortunately, you can watch the NFL preseason without spending anything. To watch for free from anywhere in the world, here's all the information you need.

When is Chargers vs. Cowboys?

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Dallas Cowboys takes place at 4 p.m. ET on Aug. 24. This fixture will be played at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington,Texas.

How to watch Chargers vs. Cowboys for free

To watch the NFL preseason for free, simply register with DAZN.

The popular sports platform is showing the NFL preseason games for free — live or on-demand — to viewers outside the U.S., Canada, and China. But anyone can access these free streams with a VPN. A VPN is a handy tool that can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you with secure servers in other countries, helping you bypass restrictions to access streaming services from around the globe.

Access free live streams of the NFL preseason by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to 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 a location with free coverage of the NFL preseason

4. Register with DAZN

5. Watch the NFL preseason for free from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Year Subscription + 3 Months Free) $99.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Get Deal

The best VPNs for streaming are not actually free to use, but the top VPN services usually offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. You can take advantage of these deals to access free NFL preseason streams without committing any money in the long run. It's a short-term fix, but it will give you enough time to watch NFL preseason fixtures before recovering any upfront investment.

What is the best VPN for the NFL?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream the NFL, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 for a limited time only, which includes a bonus three months at no extra cost. Within this plan you also get a year of unlimited cloud backup and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream the NFL preseason for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Watch Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass. Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The WNBA season continues and next up it's Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx. It's set to be an exciting game as the Minnesota Lynx compete to secure their postseason position, while the Indiana Fever look to finish the season strong.

If you want to watch Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA from anywhere in the world, keep reading to find out all the information you need.

When is Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx?

Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA starts at 8 p.m. ET on Aug. 24. This fixture takes place at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

How to watch Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx

Basketball fans can watch Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx plus the remainder of the WNBA 2024 season from anywhere in the world with a WNBA League Pass.

However, it's important to note that the WNBA League Pass may not show locally televised games live in the participating teams' local areas. But all is not lost, because you can get around this by using a VPN. VPNs are tools that work by hiding your real IP address (i.e. digital location). With this, you'll be able to connect to secure servers in other locations and watch every WNBA League Pass game live, excluding games hosted by Amazon Prime Video.

To access every WNBA League Pass game, follow these easy steps:

1. Subscribe to 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 a location with no broadcast deals for the WNBA

4. Log in to WNBA League Pass

5. Stream every WNBA game live (except games hosted by Amazon Prime Video)

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ExpressVPN is the best choice for hiding your real IP address and streaming more sport, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• 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 free from throttling

• Up to eight 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 generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Stream Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Watch Connecticut Sun vs. New York Liberty in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass. Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Basketball fans won't want to miss the next WNBA fixture as Connecticut Sun and New York Liberty take to the court. Expect to see players including DeWanna Bonner and Jonquel Jones in the line-up.

If you want to watch Connecticut Sun vs. New York Liberty in the WNBA from anywhere in the world, keep reading to find out all the information you need. Don't miss out.

When is Connecticut Sun vs. New York Liberty?

Connecticut Sun vs. New York Liberty in the WNBA starts at 7 p.m. ET on Aug. 24. This fixture takes place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

How to watch Connecticut Sun vs. New York Liberty

WNBA fans can live stream the 2024 WNBA season from anywhere in the world with the WNBA League Pass.

The WNBA League Pass may not show locally televised games live in the participating teams' local areas. There is a way around this, however. You can beat these geo-restrictions by using a VPN. The VPN will help you bypass any blackouts and watch every WNBA League Pass game live, not including games hosted by Amazon Prime Video.

You can access every WNBA League Pass game by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to 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 a location with no broadcast deals for the WNBA

4. Log in to WNBA League Pass

5. Stream every WNBA game live (barring games hosted by Amazon Prime Video)

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ExpressVPN is the best choice for hiding your real IP address and streaming more sport, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• 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 free from throttling

• Up to eight 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 generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Stream Connecticut Sun vs. New York Liberty in the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Carolina Panthers vs. Buffalo Bills for free on DAZN. Watch NFL preseason games for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

There are just a few days remaining of the NFL preseason — a final taster of action before the season starts for real. Among the action to watch this weekend is the Carolina Panthers at the Buffalo Bills.

The Panthers have lost both preseason games so far but showed offensive fire in a narrow loss to the Jets last week. As always with preseason, it's less about the results and more about seeing how the teams are shaping up. The Buffalo Bills, meanwhile, defeated the Steelers last week with an impromptu game plan forced by bad weather. Quarterback Josh Allen was smartly benched but there were bright moments from the team, with promising rookie performances.

If you want to watch the NFL preseason for free from anywhere in the world, here's all the information you need.

When is Panthers vs. Bills?

Carolina Panthers vs. Buffalo Bills takes place at 1 p.m. ET on Aug. 24. This fixture will be played at the Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.

How to watch Panthers vs. Bills for free

To watch the NFL preseason for free, simply register with DAZN.

The streaming platform is showing the NFL preseason for free — both live and on-demand — to viewers outside the U.S., Canada, and China. But anyone can access these free fixtures by using a VPN. VPNs work by hiding your real IP address (digital location) and connecting with a secure servers in other countries, which allows you to access restricted streaming services from around the globe.

Access free live streams of the NFL preseason by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to 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 a location with free coverage of the NFL preseason

4. Register with DAZN

5. Watch the NFL preseason for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming do require a subscription, but the leading VPN services also offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. You can leverage these deals to get access to live streams of the NFL preseason without committing any cash in the long run. This is obviously a short-term fix, but it will give you time to watch all the NFL preseason fixtures before you reclaim any upfront investment.

What is the best VPN for the NFL?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream the NFL, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 — a saving of 49% — which includes a bonus three months usage at no extra cost. This plan also includes a year of unlimited cloud backup and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream the NFL preseason for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Los Angeles Rams vs. Houston Texans for free on DAZN. Watch NFL preseason games for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Houston Texans have had a strong NFL preseason so far, going 2-1— the only loss so far coming in the Hall of Fame opener — and pundits are predicting the Texans could give Super Bowl champs Kansas City Chiefs a run for their money in the AFC.

The Los Angeles Rams have also had a decent preseason showing with narrow wins over the Cowboys and Chargers. The haven't given up a single touchdown so far, while returning quarterback Stetson Bennett made some key passes to edge those wins. All of which makes this an interesting, must-watch preseason clash.

If you want to watch the NFL preseason for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Rams vs. Texans?

Los Angeles Rams vs. Houston Texans takes place at 1 p.m. ET on Aug. 24. This fixture will be played at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

How to watch Rams vs. Texans for free

To watch the NFL preseason for free, simply register with DAZN.

The popular sports platform is showing the NFL preseason for free — live or on-demand — to viewers outside the U.S., Canada, and China. But anyone can access these free fixtures by using a VPN. These handy tools can obscure your real IP address (digital location) and connect with a secure servers in other countries, enabling you to unblock streaming services from around the globe.

Access free live streams of the NFL preseason by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to 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 a location with free coverage of the NFL preseason

4. Register with DAZN

5. Watch the NFL preseason for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not actually free themselves, but the leading VPN services usually have free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. You can take advantage of these deals to gain access to live streams of the NFL preseason without committing any cash. This is obviously a short-term fix, but it will give you time to watch all the NFL preseason games before you recover any upfront investment.

What is the best VPN for the NFL?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream the NFL, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95, including a bonus three months at no extra cost. This plan also includes a year of unlimited cloud backup and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream the NFL preseason for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions for free. You can watch the NFL preseason games for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

It's the final week of the NFL preseason and the Pittsburgh Steelers are still looking for a win. Last week's loss to the Bills may be cause for concern among some Pittsburgh fans, especially as veteran quarterback Russell Wilson — making his Steelers debut — struggled to make an impact. Fellow quarterback Justin Fields could challenge for the starting position, but Steelers fans will want to see something more positive in Detroit.

The Lions have a little preseason momentum after a narrow win against the Kansas City Chiefs last weekend, with particularly strong showings from quarterback Hendon Hooker and running back Zonovan Knight. Can they do it again against the Steelers?

Fortunately, you can watch the NFL preseason action from anywhere around the world without spending anything. Here's all the information you need.

When is Steelers vs. Lions?

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions takes place at 1 p.m. ET on Aug. 24. This fixture will be played at the Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

How to watch Steelers vs. Lions for free

To watch the NFL preseason games for free, simply register with DAZN. This platform is showing NFL preseason games for free — either live and on-demand — but only for viewers based outside the U.S., Canada, and China.

The good news is you can bypass these geo-restrictions by using a VPN. A VPN is a useful online tool that can mask your real IP address (digital location) and connect you with a secure server based in another country, enabling you to unblock geo-restricted streaming services from around the globe.

Access free live streams of the NFL by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to 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 a location with free coverage of the NFL preseason

4. Visit DAZN

5. Watch the NFL preseason for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not actually free to use, but the top VPN names usually have incentive deals such as free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. Take advantage of these deals to gain access to NFL preseason live streams, and you won't have to commit any cash in the long run.

This is obviously a short-term solution, but you'll have enough time to watch the NFL preseason before reclaiming any upfront investment.

What is the best VPN for the NFL?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream the NFL, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is currently on sale for $99.95, an impressive discount of 49% for a limited time only. The plan includes a bonus three months at no extra cost, as well as a year of unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream the NFL preseason for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Baltimore Ravens vs. Green Bay Packers for free. You can watch NFL preseason games for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The final week of the NFL preseason sees the Green Bay packers host the Baltimore Ravens, who are both 1-1 in preseason action.

The Ravens are coming off a solid run last season, which saw them take the AFC North top spot and reach the AFC Championship game, losing to the eventual Super Bowl winners, the Kansas City Chiefs. So far in preseason, the Ravens have lost to the Philadelphia Eagles and won against the Atlanta Falcons.

The Packers, meanwhile, also had a positive run in 2023, reaching the divisional round in the playoffs, losing to the 49ers. They took a heavy loss to the Broncos in a disappointing preseason fixture last week, playing a team of non-starters. Will they give fans something a bit more inspiring against the Ravens?

The good news is that you can watch the NFL preseason action from anywhere around the world without spending anything. Here's all the information you need.

When is Ravens vs. Packers?

Baltimore Ravens vs. Green Bay Packers takes place at 1 p.m. ET on Aug. 24. This fixture will be played at the Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

How to watch Ravens vs. Packers for free

To watch the NFL preseason games for free, simply register with DAZN. This streaming service is showing the NFL preseason for free — which you can watch live and on-demand — but only if you're outside the U.S., Canada, and China.

However, you can bypass these geo-restrictions with a VPN. VPNs are handy online tools that can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to secure servers based in other countries, enabling you to unblock geo-restricted streaming services from around the globe.

Access free live streams of the NFL by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to 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 a location with free coverage of the NFL preseason

4. Visit DAZN

5. Watch the NFL preseason for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not actually free to use, but the top VPN names tend to have incentive deals such as free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. Sign up to take advantage of these deals and gain access to NFL preseason live streams. You won't have to commit any cash in the long run. This is obviously a short-term solution, but it gives you all the time you need to watch NFL preseason games before reclaiming any upfront investment.

What is the best VPN for the NFL?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream the NFL, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is currently on sale for $99.95, which is an impressive discount of 49% for a limited time only. The plan includes a bonus three months at no extra cost, plus a year of unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream the NFL preseason for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles for free. You can watch the NFL preseason games for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The NFL might be known as "American Football" to the rest of the world, but global interest in the NFL as never been higher. Which means viewers from around the world are anticipating the climactic week of preseason.

Among the final batch of preseason games is Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles, held at the Lincoln Financial Field. Sure, it's only preseason — the victories count for nothing in the grand scheme of the 2024/25 season — but both teams are 2-0 in preseason action. That means there's a chance for one team to finish the preseason with an impeccable 3-0 record.

Fortunately, it's possible to watch the NFL preseason action without spending anything. If you want to watch the NFL for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Vikings vs. Eagles?

The Minnesota Vikings vs. the Philadelphia Eagles takes place at 1 p.m. ET on Aug. 24. This fixture will be played at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

How to watch Vikings vs. Eagles for free

To watch the NFL preseason games for free, all you need to do is sign up with DAZN. This streaming platform is showing NFL preseason games for free, both live and on-demand, but only for viewers outside the U.S., Canada, and China.

However, you can bypass these geo-restrictions with a VPN. If you haven't used a VPN before, it's a handy online tool that can hide your real IP address (digital location) and then connect you to secure servers in other countries, allowing you to unblock geo-restricted streaming services from around the globe.

Access free live streams of the NFL by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to 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 a location with free coverage of the NFL preseason

4. Visit DAZN

5. Watch the NFL preseason for free from anywhere in the world.

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Year Subscription + 3 Months Free) $99.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Get Deal

The best VPNs for streaming are not actually free, but leading services do tend to offer free-trial periods or money back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to live streams of the NFL preseason without committing with your cash in the long-term. And while it's only a short-term solution, it does give you time to watch the remaining preseason fixtures before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NFL?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream the NFL, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to eight 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 — that's an impressive 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream the NFL preseason for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

NYT Strands hint for today’s theme:

These words will crack you up.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

The answers are types of crackers

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Crackers.

NYT Strands word list for August 24

• Animal

• Saltine

• Goldfish

• Crackers

• Soda

• Water

• Rice

• Oyster

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!

Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

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

Overall, TV viewership of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago was up 14 percent from the Republicans’ event last month.

The new Google Pixel 9 is teeming with AI — and I don’t feel any differently about it now than I did a year ago.

That is to say, when I looked at the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones last year, I came away thinking Google was focusing on the wrong things. After years of every new Pixel generation introducing genuinely useful features like live transcription in the Recorder app and tons of camera trickery, the Pixel 8 generation brought us a bunch of novel (but ultimately useless at best and vile at worst) AI features.

That approach has only changed a little in 2024 with the Pixel 9. Google’s entry-level flagship is $100 more expensive than the Pixel 8 at $799 — and for that price you get more RAM, better cameras, and most notably, a bundle of even more new AI features that left me wondering why anyone would use them at all.

This is still a very solid Android phone, but Google’s foray into AI are starting to feel like the kinds of manufacturer-specific bloatware you used to buy Pixel phones to avoid.

Google Pixel 9 price and specs

I’ve already established that the Pixel 9 got a $100 price bump from last year up to $799.

You can't even tell it has more RAM than before. Credit: Joe Maldonado/Mashable

But here’s specifically what that gets you:

• Google Tensor G4 chip

• 12GB RAM

• 128GB storage

• 6.3-inch display

The only hardware variant for Pixel 9 is a 256GB model that adds an extra $100 onto the price tag. Aside from the new Tensor chip (which has become a standard expectation for each new Pixel phone at this point), the biggest upgrade over the Pixel 8 here is 12GB of RAM, up from 8GB last year. 

That should theoretically allow the phone to handle more tasks at once, but really, it’s there for AI features. We’ll get to those in a bit.

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Get Deal Google Pixel 9 design

The most important thing to know about the Pixel 9, design-wise, is that it comes in a pink, or "Peony," this year. Excellent work by Google. Our review unit wasn’t pink, and I’m very jealous of those who manage to get their hands on the Peony model. The other available colors are the much less striking Porcelain, Wintergreen, and Obsidian choices.

Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

As for design changes, Google went with flat, aluminum sides going around the phone, as opposed to the curved surfaces on the Pixel 8. I don’t love this. It makes the Pixel 9 less ergonomic in the hands, and I constantly feel like I have less grip on it than I would a phone with curved sides. 

Whether it’s actually in danger of falling out of my hands and onto the cement or not, you never want a phone that feels that way.

The only other major design change worth noting is that the old side-to-side camera bar on the back has been replaced by a horizontal, oval-shaped camera bump that looks more like something you’d see on other phones. It’s less distinctly Pixel than before, but I wouldn’t say it looks bad. Just different.

Google Pixel 9 display

While I have misgivings about other aspects of the Pixel 9, the improved display is not one of them.

It's a really bright display. Credit: Joe Maldonado/Mashable

Google bumped the max brightness up from 2,000 nits on Pixel 8 to 2,700 nits on Pixel 9, making this a great phone for use outside on a sunny day. While walking around my neighborhood, I never had trouble seeing the screen, which has become a problem for my slightly older iPhone. 

The adaptive 60-120Hz refresh rate that graced last year’s entry-level Pixel is back and unchanged, which is for the best. As recently as the iPhone 15, Apple’s equivalent handsets (as in the non-Pro models) are still locked at 60Hz. Google (as well as most other competitors at this point) continues to lap Apple in this regard.

Oh, and you get an extra tenth of an inch compared to the Pixel 8. The Pixel 9’s display is 6.3-inches, while the Pixel 8’s was 6.2-inches.

Google Pixel 9 AI features

So far, I’ve established that this is a phone with good specs and a nice display. I don’t love the way it feels in my hands, but hey, you can always buy a case. Now, it’s time to get into what I dislike about Pixel 9: its excessive reliance on AI features.

Just like how the Pixel 8 introduced the Magic Editor feature for quick-and-dirty photo edits, the Pixel 9 brings with it around half a dozen new toys to play with, of varying levels of usefulness. By that, I mean they vary from “inoffensive” to “I don’t know why this exists.” 

For instance, you can use the Reimagine feature in Magic Editor to take a photo of a street and use AI to turn the street into a river. Or you can use Add Me to create group photos that never really happened because one person had to hold the camera.

It works, but at what cost? Credit: Kimberly Gedeon/Mashable

There’s also a new native Pixel Weather app that is mostly the same as the Apple one, but it gives you a quick AI summary of the day’s weather when you boot it up.

For example, today’s summary in Brooklyn reads “Pleasant afternoon with comfortable temperatures and clean air.” That’s all true, and it’s also information I could glean for myself by just scrolling down and looking at the rest of the weather app for 15 seconds. 

That’s my primary problem with all of this. Google is going so hard on these features, championing them as the big selling points of the Pixel 9 family, and none of them are really transformative nor innovative in ways that matter. I don’t need an AI to summarize the weather for me when every weather app already has a visually appealing way to do that. 

All of the photo editing features like Add Me and the expanded suite of Magic Editor features rub me the wrong way, too. Google has gone particularly hard on trying to sell these features as ways to create magical family memories, either through Add Me’s ability to create perfect group photos or Magic Editor’s ability to make mundane shots look spectacular. However, to me, this is the opposite of what memories should be about.

I am not a parent, but if I were, I would not want my child to grow up and find out every picture I took of them was actually fake and enhanced by AI trickery. That photo of you sitting in a flowery field with a hot air balloon in the sky in the background? That’s fake, sorry, kid. I cared more about making my social feeds look good than giving you an accurate glimpse of your childhood.

And that says nothing of Pixel Studio, a new text-to-image generative AI tool that, well, turns your text prompts into images. This is standard Midjourney-level stuff and it works very quickly and efficiently on the Pixel 9, but to what end? So I can send my friends an obviously AI-generated photo of a lizard in a cowboy hat? That sounds like a great way to get banned from the group chat.

Pixel Studio as seen on a Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Credit: Kimberly Gedeon/Mashable

That’s not to say it’s all useless. Pixel Screenshots is perhaps the lone example of Google leveraging AI in a way that could be life-saving. The idea is that it catalogs every screenshot you take and memorizes the on-screen text or other pertinent details for you. If you need to recall something you took a screenshot of six months ago, you don’t need to scroll back through your library anymore. Simply open the Screenshots app, search for what you need, and it should be there.

Pixel Screenshots actually makes a lot of sense. Credit: Kimberly Gedeon/Mashable

There are also ways to generate to-do lists and summarize phone calls, which I could see coming in handy at some point. 

But broadly speaking, something like 75 percent of these AI features (at least) feel tacked-on, like Google only put them there because the company spent too much on AI development and desperately needs some return on investment. I strongly feel that nobody actually needs things like Add Me, Pixel Studio, or Magic Editor. Just take a real photo of your kids and learn to love imperfections.

Google Pixel 9 performance

All of those superfluous AI features are enabled by the new Tensor G4 chip and the 12GM of base RAM that come with every Pixel 9. Given all of that, and the fact that Pixel phones are generally very performant, one might expect the Pixel 9 to excel here. It doesn’t, really.

I don't like the flat sides. Credit: Joe Maldonado/Mashable

That’s not to say there’s anything overwhelmingly wrong with the way the Pixel 9 works on a day-to-day basis. Apps load quickly, the phone never seized up or slowed down in my time with it, and it didn’t get warm on me after too much regular use. However, that’s all been true of the last few Pixels, so it’s not really impressive anymore.

Compounding that is the relatively low Geekbench multi-core score of 4,358. That’s lower than the Samsung Galaxy S23, which isn’t even the newest Samsung flagship. There’s already an S24! Again, I didn’t run into any obvious problems with the Pixel 9’s daily performance, but by the numbers, it isn’t as powerful as even some older competitors. 

Google Pixel 9 battery life

One area where the Pixel 9 is straight-up unimpeachable is the battery life.

Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

I’ll keep this brief: It rocks. I ran a TikTok video on loop on the Pixel 9 screen with the brightness at 50 percent and, after 19 hours and 20 minutes, it ran out. It actually did better than the Pixel 9 Pro XL at the same test, as the bigger premium Pixel phone got 18 hours and 51 minutes of battery. It also lasts longer than the Pixel 8, which gave me a little more than 15 hours from the same test.

When you're not running videos continuously, it lasts even longer. I was able to go about 24 hours between charges when using the phone normally. Google didn't drop the ball here.

Google Pixel 9 camera

Specs-wise, Google only made one major change with the Pixel 9 cameras: The ultra-wide lens on the rear has been upgraded from 12MP on Pixel 8 to 48MP on Pixel 9. The 50MP main lens and 10.5MP selfie cam are unchanged from a year ago.

Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

Unsurprisingly, I was able to get nice-looking shots out of the Pixel 9 camera even though I'm not a photographer by trade. Google has always packed excellent cameras into these phones, using a combination of hardware and software processing, and the Pixel 9 is no different.

For instance, while you don't get the eye-popping 30x zoom found on the Pixel 9 Pro models, the 8x zoom can produce very clear results from a distance.

I was standing maybe 50 yards away here. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable

Excuse the fact that I don't really like taking selfies, and thus am not very good at them, but the selfie lens and portrait mode work as well as ever.

It's a good portrait mode. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable

Aside from just a megapixel upgrade, Google claims that the ultra-wide lens has greatly improved light sensitivity. My backyard has always made for a great low-light testing ground at night, and though the shot I got came out a little blurry, it is indeed much easier to see than it was in real life.

This is pitch black at night. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable

For fun, I also tried out portrait mode at night, and it works very well.

Again, impossible to see with your eyes. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable Is the Google Pixel 9 worth it?

If you're a Pixel devotee, and your M.O. is to keep using your next Pixel the way you've always used your older ones, the Pixel 9 will serve you just right. It's got fantastic battery life and quality cameras to go along with adequate everyday performance. It's also much easier to see in the daytime while outside, which is a plus.

But Google has simply gone too far with its AI features this year. I'm just not impressed that the weather app can sum up a temperature chart in one sentence because my brain can also do that instantly by looking at the chart. I don't want photos of my friends and loved ones to exist in this weird plane where they're all artificially edited. If I wasn't able to stand in for a group photo because I was holding the camera, then so be it. Life is full of imperfections and we don't benefit from pretending otherwise.

I'll concede that the Pixel Screenshots app is genuinely useful, but beyond that, I would really rather see Google focus on real innovation or, in the absence of that, a phone that is more comfortable to hold than this one.

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In case you missed it, in a support document on Tuesday, Microsoft announced that it's in the process of phasing out the Control Panel, a 39-year-old Windows feature, in favor of the Settings app.

This may not be a surprise for many Windows users. Since October 2020, Microsoft has been redirecting users away from the Control Panel, goading them to use the Settings app instead. "The Settings app [...] offers a more modern and streamlined experience," Microsoft said in the support document.

Say goodbye to the Control Panel

The Control Panel has been a part of Windows since 1985, but as mentioned, Microsoft will officially part ways with the nostalgic feature. Control Panel allowed users to add devices and printers, adjust the date and time, personalize their desktop, remove unwanted programs, and more.

However, the Settings app, which launched alongside Windows 8 in 2012, has become the new destination for many of these tasks and has gradually taken over its functions.

Microsoft hasn't announced when, exactly, the Control Panel will officially face its demise. However, many will appreciate the heads up.

With Control Panel being around for nearly 40 years (since Windows 1.0), its departure marks the end of an era — one that will be remembered by longtime PC users as a key part of the Windows experience.