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Pedro Pascal and Paul Mescal have many things in common. Most notably, they're sharing screen time in the upcoming epic, Gladiator II. They also share names that begin with "P" and end with "scal." And, of course, they're two men who never fail to get the internet talking.
Today is no exception. When the trailer for Ridley Scott's long-awaited Gladiator sequel hit the internet, it sparked many spicy reactions, thanks to performances from Mescal, Pascal, and scene-stealer Denzel Washington.
SEE ALSO: Everyone is thirsty for Pedro Pascal. Has the internet gone too far this time?And for good reason. This trailer has everything: It depicts Roman decadence, Washington at the top of his game, A Quiet Place Day One's Joseph Quinn and Thelma's Fred Hechinger on freak mode...and the most thigh-in-motion since Luca Guadagnino's Challengers.
X / Twitter users quickly posted stills and gifs from the trailer in an appropriately excited fashion.
One Pascal fan captioned a collage of images of the Last of Us actor in the trailer, "pedro pascal in gladiator 2 is the hottest a man has ever or will ever look." A Mescal lover countered, "im rly not going to survive this movie." Meanwhile, a Washington aficionado wrote, "The lesson is actually that there is no one — no one — like Denzel."
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Tweet may have been deletedJokes about Mescal also rolled in, with someone making a Hunger Games reference due to him wielding a bow and arrow. They wrote, "welcome back Katniss Everdeen." Another said, "paul mescal practiced running for this" — a nod to an unverified internet joke that Mescal runs away from his dates.
Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deletedNeedless to say, this is many people's new Roman Empire.
SAVE $150: As of July 9, get a pair of Apple AirPods Max headphones for just $399 at Amazon. That's 27% off their usual price of $549 and their lowest price yet.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple AirPods Max $399.00 at AmazonIf you've been coveting a pair of Apple's most expensive headphones, the AirPods Max, for some time, you've likely had your eye on their sale price. Long have they reigned as the priciest status symbol an Apple audio fan could imagine. But that's all changed as of today, as you can get one of the best pre-Prime Day deals on offer from Amazon on a pair of your very own Apple cans.
As of July 9, you can get the AirPods Max for just $399 at Amazon, marking their lowest price ever. That's 27% off their normal price of $549 and a discount of $150. Put simply, this is the time to buy the AirPods Max if you're going to do it.
SEE ALSO: The 7 best headphones for 2024 that are worth checking out this Prime DayMashable's Brenda Stolyar awarded the headphones a 4.25 in her review, praising them for their "excellent" noise cancellation and "stylish design," but lamented that they have no power button, they're uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time, and they are, of course, very expensive.
But when it comes to audio, they're fantastic, according to Mashable's Alex Perry, who praised them for making you feel like you're "immersed within whatever you're listening to" thanks to their spatial audio support. They may have a few minor issues that could frustrate some, but if you've been waiting for a price drop to snag the AirPods Max, snag this Amazon deal now.
SAVE $60: As of July 9, get a pair of Apple AirPods (2nd generation) are on sale for just $69 at Amazon. That's 47% off their usual MSRP of $129 and an all-time low price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple AirPods (2nd Gen) $69.00 at AmazonLooking for a new pair of earbuds, but don't want to spend too much? You might be surprised to hear this, but a pair of Apple AirPods would make a great option right now, as they're going for an all-time low price at Amazon ahead of Prime Day 2024.
As of July 9, you can get Apple AirPods (2nd gen) for just $69 (nice), which is $60 off their normal price of $129. That's a discount of 47% and the lowest price we've seen yet, beating their previous low of $80 in June. If you've yet to grab a pair for yourself, now's the time to do so, as they likely won't go much lower (if at all) than this.
SEE ALSO: The 7 best headphones for 2024 that are worth checking out this Prime DayThese AirPods debuted in 2019, and they're currently the base model when it comes to Apple's lineup of audio products. They serve up to five hours of battery life per charge as well as excellent sound, but if you're looking for noise cancellation, you'll want to opt for a pair of AirPods Pro instead. They do, however, support Siri for hands-free calling and other controls, so you can get things done without worrying about fiddling with your phone.
This low price means these AirPods likely won't stick around for long. So if you're interested in grabbing a pair for yourself, it's probably in your best interest to get them fast.
Sonny Angel — Gen Z's collectible "emotional support" doll of choice — will grace phone cases in a new collection from Casetify dropping later this month.
Inspired by the cheeky cherubs' best-selling "Harvest" series, the collection will include cases and accessories like a Sonny Angel phone charm and metal heart phone strap. Products will retail for $52 USD and up.
SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy S24 phone cases: 10 of the best available already The Sonny Angel x Casetify collection includes mirror cases and a themed charm accessory. Credit: Dreams, IncThe cheeky cherubs were spoofed on SNL in May and were a popular Halloween costume in 2023. Rare Angels are now selling for hundreds of dollars online.
Some of the Sonny Angel obsession is fueled by the brand's "blind box" packaging which obscures the identity of each Angel until the figurine is fully unwrapped. In that spirit, Casetify will be selling blind boxes containing a random "Harvest Heart Series" phone case and a matching Sonny Angel "Harvest 'Hipper'" accessory. The Blind Box will retail for $100 USD will be available to U.S. customers while supplies last.
Products can be pre-ordered now on Casetify's website and will be available for purchase on July 19.
On July 27, 2024, Casetify will also be hosting an in-person shopping pop-up called the Sonny Angel Farm at 6420 E Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach California. More info is available at Casetify.com.
SAVE $350: As of July 9, the 13-inch MacBook Air (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is on sale for $649 at Walmart. That's $50 cheaper than the previous lowest price of $699.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple 13-inch MacBook Air (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $649.99 at WalmartApple's MacBook Air is Mashable's pick for the best laptop for most people, so it's a trusted choice if you're looking to upgrade. The M1 MacBook Air may be a bit older, but it's still got plenty of power and is a great option for those looking for a laptop on a budget — especially for the all-time low price you can get today at Walmart.
As of July 9, you can get the 13-inch MacBook Air (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) at Walmart for just $649, down from $699. This $649 deal is the lowest price we've seen on this model, giving a $50 discount compared to its price on Best Buy. The deal pricing (part of Walmart Deals, Walmart's Prime Day-competing sale going on now) is available across all three colors: Gold, Silver, and Space Gray.
SEE ALSO: The 5 best laptops under $500 that are actually worth buyingWalmart started offering the M1 MacBook Air for the first time earlier this year, soon after the new M3 MacBook Air launched. The M1 MacBook Air is a couple of generations old, but this 2020 model with a 13.3-inch Liquid Retina screen still packs quite a punch. It comes in a slim design combined with ample processing power, and it's very portable as well, with a low-profile body and a weight of just 2.8 pounds.
The M1 is Apple's first chip for MacBooks, and it performs better than most previous Intel chips used in MacBooks of yore, and consumes little battery — this model promises up to 18 hours of use on a single charge. The version on discount is an 8GB RAM model, which will get the job done unless you have a very heavy workflow.
If you need a great laptop on a budget, especially for the day-to-day Zoom meetings and working through documents and sheets, this MacBook Air is the laptop to get right now. It offers great value for money, especially at this new low price. MacBook deals generally run out quickly, so you may want to snag this one while it's available.
We're just a week out from Prime Day and the deals are ramping up. We're already seeing massive price drops and record-lows on devices from Amazon itself, as well as other top brands like JBL, Shark, and Sony.
Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on July 9. Be sure to check back tomorrow for a brand-new list of deals. Happy shopping!
Our top pick Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Echo Spot $44.99 at AmazonIn celebration of the upcoming Prime Day shopping event, Amazon released — and dropped the price on — a brand-new device dubbed the Echo Spot. Designed to sit atop your nightstand and serve as a sleek, smart alarm clock, the Spot will help you wake up and wind down. While it doesn't have an integrated camera, it does allow you to see time, weather, song titles, and more at a glance and control your smart devices with your voice. Priced at $79.99, Prime members can score this deal ahead of Prime Day for only $44.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet productivity bundle (64GB) $224.99 at AmazonAmazon's closest iPad competitor, the Fire Max 11 tablet, is down to a new low price at Amazon as part of a productivity bundle deal. The 64GB tablet comes with a keyboard case and a stylus and is down to $224.99 (reg. $354.97). The Fire Max 11 is our favorite budget tablet, thanks to its crisp 11-inch display (the biggest Fire tablet to date), 8MP cameras that support 1080p video, upgraded octa-core processor, and WiFi 6 compatibility. Its 14-hour battery life is also a major selling point. Even bundled together with the stylus and case it's still fraction of the cost of a new iPad.
Read our full review of the Fire Max 11 tablet.
Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Tune 230NC TWS earbuds $44.95 at Amazon"Only a handful of affordable noise-cancelling true wireless earphones are worth your attention, but you can add JBL’s Tune 230NC earbuds to that list," our friends at PCMag (which is owned by Mashable's publisher, Ziff Davis) wrote in their review. If you're looking for earbuds on a budget that actually sound good and cancel surrounding noise, it's going to be hard to beat the JBL Tune 230NC TWS buds at their current sale price of $44.95 (reg. $99.95). That's their lowest price since last Prime Day, when they dropped down to $39.95.
Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony SRSXB13 Extra Bass Bluetooth speaker $34.99 at AmazonWant to blast your favorite summer jams on the go? Snag this Sony Bluetooth speaker at a record-low price at Amazon. The SRSXB13 is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, yet delivers booming bass and a sound diffusion processor to expand your tunes far and wide. It's also waterproof and dustproof and lasts for up to 16 hours on a single charge, making it a solid companion for hiking, biking, camping, and other outdoor adventures. It's regularly $59.99, but you can snag it ahead of Prime Day for only $34.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark SpeedStyle $159.99 at AmazonLast, but certainly not least, we have the Shark SpeedStyle on sale for just $159.99 ahead of Prime Day. That's a savings of 20% and a match for its lowest price on record at Amazon. It's been out less than a year, but has already made a name for itself as another Dyson Supersonic dupe that gives you salon-quality blowouts without heat damage. It offers four heat and three airflow settings and a handful of attachments for customization. This particular model is designed for curly hair and includes the DefrizzFast Diffuser, QuickSmooth Brush, and RapidGloss Finisher.
None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.
At WWDC 2024, Apple unveiled a new era of AI. But the company announced other significant changes, too — like new design options for iOS 18.
Amongst these is the ability to personalize more specifically, giving iPhone users the chance to decide how they want their home screen to appear. This means everything from a new dark mode ("Dark Look") and the option to customize each app with different colors.
SEE ALSO: iOS 18: How to lock and hide your iPhone appsIf you're looking to color code each tile, here's how to do it. First make sure your Apple device is backed up. To get the software update, iOS 18 is now available for download in developer beta. The update is compatible with a slew of iPhones, all the way back to iPhone 11.
How to tint your apps with iOS 18 Total TimeStep 1: Hold down on an app on your home screen.
Step 2: Click the "Edit" button in the top left corner.
Step 3: Select "Customize."
Step 4: A pop-up at the bottom screen will provide options.
You'll have four options: Automatic, Dark, Light, or Tinted.
Step 5: Select "Tinted."
Step 6: Play around with the colors.
Using the color bar, you can select the specific shade you want your apps to take.
Step 7: Tap on the screen to save your tint of choice.
And you're done! There's plenty more to do with iOS — these wild features for starters.
SAVE $35: Amazon Prime members can grab the brand new Amazon Echo Spot for just $44.99, down from the list price of $79.99. That's a 44% discount.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Spot $44.99 at AmazonWaking up to an alarm in the morning is no one's favorite part of the day. Sure, the promise of coffee is worth getting out of bed, but if you struggle with mornings, Amazon just introduced a new device that could help. And if you're a Prime member, you can snag the device at a major discount.
As of July 9, the Amazon Echo Spot is on sale for just $44.99 for Prime members, marked down from the standard price of $79.99. That's a 44% discount, or a savings of $35.
Amazon's lineup of Echo devices features some great gadgets that can make life easier. If you could use a new speaker and/or alarm clock, the brand new Amazon Echo Spot could be perfect.
If an alarm clock sounds old-school, the Echo Spot is here to change your mind, and it's especially useful for anyone who purposefully leaves their phone outside the bedroom for the night. The smart alarm can wake you up on your terms. Set your favorite song or sound and desired volume, and Alexa will make sure you're awake in time to catch the train to work.
SEE ALSO: Echo Dot vs. Echo Pop: Which Amazon device is right for you?If you don't love waking up to a sound, use the Echo Spot's compatibility with other Alexa-enabled devices like a bedroom smart lamp to gently wake you up with light. Alexa can also keep you informed of the day's weather forecast, so you can dress accordingly before heading out for the day. You can also program the Spot to show you calendar highlights for the day ahead, so you're reminded to pack along yoga clothes for class after work.
Amazon designed the Echo Spot with deep bass and clear vocals, and it's able to connect to your favorite streaming service like Spotify, Audible, or Apple Music. That means you can have a bedroom dance party to Harry Styles songs and also listen to your audiobook before bed on the Echo Spot.
To score the sale price, you'll need to be an Amazon Prime member, which costs $14.99 per month or $139 annually. With Prime Day sales officially dropping next week (and plenty of deals already live), the $44.99 sale price of the brand new Amazon Echo Spot only adds to the incentive of becoming a member today.
After starring in '90s and '00s rom-coms such as Flirting and Bewitched, Nicole Kidman’s latest movie, Netflix’s A Family Affair, places her firmly back in the genre. The Hollywood star plays Brooke, who dabbles in a steamy romantic dalliance with younger man/movie star Chris (Kidman's The Paperboy co-star Zac Efron), much to the horror of her twenty-something daughter Zara (Joey King), who works as his under-appreciated assistant.
At 57, Kidman is the latest over-40, Oscar-winning actor to absolutely smash the female rom-com lead role. Directed by Richard Lagravenese, A Family Affair joins the ranks of films like Mamma Mia!, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, and most recently, The Idea of You, fighting against the snobbery and sexism Hollywood studios and audiences have long bestowed upon rom-coms themselves and who "should" lead them. These movies champion the joy of women's sexual desire, autonomy, and self discovery at any age.
SEE ALSO: Remembering 'The Paperboy': The Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron team-up that shocked the world People want to see women over 40 in rom-coms. And actors want to make these movies.Comparisons between Kidman's role in A Family Affair and 41-year-old Anne Hathaway’s turn in fan fiction novel turned movie The Idea Of You earlier this year are unavoidable. The film follows the story of a 40-something divorcée who begins a love affair with a 20-something member of the biggest boy band in the world (played by 29-year-old Nicholas Galitzine).
Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway star in "The Idea of You." Credit: Amazon MGM Studios"It was supposed to be a story about a woman approaching 40 and reclaiming her sexuality and rediscovering herself, just at the point that society traditionally writes women off," The Idea of You author Robinne Lee told Vogue in 2020. Hathaway faced backlash for her casting, though, with many criticising her choice of genre, and leaning on Hathway being an Oscar-winner for 2012's Les Miserables.
One person wrote on X (previously Twitter), "The woman that did Les Mis is now doing a harry styles fan fiction… a step down for Anne Hathaway." Another wrote, "something died in me when i saw the Academy Award Winner Anne Hathaway’ name card."
The thing is, Hathaway's done many romance, comedy, and rom-com movies over her career: Love and Other Drugs, The Intern, Valentine’s Day, Bride Wars, The Devil Wears Prada, and so on. Hathway herself hit back at these attitudes, speaking at SXSW about not wanting to be "pigeonholed". "I don't want to be placed in a box of what type of films I have to be making because of my age, gender and because I won an Oscar. I want to have fun, dammit! It speaks to me,” Hathaway reportedly said. Kidman also revealed her main motivation for taking the role in A Family Affair was to "have fun" after the intensity of working on Lulu Wang's Prime Video series, Expats, per an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron in "A Family Affair." Credit: Tina Rowden / NetflixThe view that a more mature actress shouldn’t be fronting rom-coms because they’re too experienced or not right for a story of self discovery just stinks of misogyny. Why can't women of a certain age just have fun? This disdain for middle-aged romantic heroines also feels like an attempt to limit what aspects of the female experience we get to see on screen.
SEE ALSO: Snobbery about romcoms goes all the way back to the 1930sWhat's more, people want to see these films. On launch, A Family Affair was the most-watched movie of the week on Netflix, beating Jessica Alba's Trigger Warning and Glen Powell's Hit Man. It's currently sitting at 26.8 million views. Meanwhile, The Idea of You's record-breaking release on Prime Video soaked up the cultural zeitgeist and hit nearly 50 million viewers in two weeks, becoming Amazon MGM's number one rom-com.
Reclaiming the rom-com spaceWomen over 40, 50, and 60 in Hollywood are reclaiming the rom-com space, and not just in supporting roles as best friends or side part mothers; they are the main event, finding love and working things out. In A Family Affair, we see Brooke navigating feeling “irrelevant” in her job as a screenwriter, the tricky waters of motherhood, her decision to have casual sex with Chris, and the liberation she feels from it, as well as the apprehension at taking risks after 50. We see her emotionally unpack her previous marriage, asking her mother-in-law (a genius casting in Kathy Bates) if it’s OK to have an adventure while being a mom, and her resentment at feeling like she has to choose between the two.
Ultimately, seeing women in these age groups front rom-coms remind us that sexual desire and joy doesn’t expire as we age.Alongside Hathaway and Kidman, we have Brooke Shields, 59, fronting Netflix’s recent release Mother of the Bride as Lana. As the title suggests, this rom-com doesn’t centre around Lana's daughter’s wedding day and romantic choices, but her own – past and present. There’s even a dalliance with a younger man, played by Chad Michael Murray, who is 42.
Ultimately, seeing women in these age groups front rom-coms remind us that sexual desire and joy doesn’t expire as we age. And that should be celebrated, giving multiple generations the wish fulfilment and representation that they deserve.
"Mamma Mia!" forever. Credit: Moviestore / ShutterstockIt’s not like there isn’t a thirst for rom-com stories representing all ages. The deeply popular Mamma Mia!, starring a 59-year-old Meryl Streep, grossed $694 million worldwide on a $52 million budget, not to mention the sequel. Seasoned rom-commer J-Lo released her latest rom-com Marry Me at 52, and Julia Roberts was 54 in Ticket to Paradise. Angela Bassett played a 40-something dating a 20-something in 1998's How Stella Got Her Groove Back at 40 years old. Emma Thompson perfectly summed up many conundrums when it comes to an older woman’s sexuality in Good Luck To You, Leo Grande, and Netflix’s Grace and Frankie starring Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda – who are now aged 84 and 86 respectively – is a masterclass in showcasing why it’s never too late in life for love or career bests, and on the flipside how hard it is to age as a woman.
And the trend doesn’t stop there. Reese Witherspoon, aged 48, will also be starring in 2025 rom-com You’re Cordially Invited alongside Will Ferrell. When it comes to the actress’ place in the rom-com sphere, Witherspoon has been very vocal about the fact that she is here to stay. It’s also perhaps no coincidence, then, that her production company, Hello Sunshine, was founded with the very mission of telling women’s stories.
Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon in the upcoming "You're Cordially Invited" Credit: Glen Wilson“I don’t think I’ll ever stop making romantic comedies,” she told Vanity Fair in an interview to promote the release of her 2023 rom-com Your Place Or Mine, which she starred in alongside Ashton Kutcher.
“They are very important to me. It’s my favourite genre because it makes people feel good,” she explained. “This one is even more special because we have different voices and different perspectives telling the story. Our movie is about a single mom in her 40s getting second chances and finding love. You often don’t see this in a romantic comedy.
As Witherspoon says, it’s not necessarily just about older women merely leading romantic comedies – although there’s plenty of snobbery and sexism around that to be sure – it's about them getting to tell honest stories about being that age, instead of the constant overfocus on building romances and careers in your 20s.
This shift in the portrayal of women over 40 in film is a hit back against stereotypes, the limits that come with being “pigeonholed” into certain roles and the patriarchal norms inside and outside of Hollywood.
Innocent refers to TikToker Therese’s theories of how misogyny and slavery intersect to describe the impact a cultural shift like this can have, in terms of the influence representation on screen can impact how we think and therefore societal changes that are demanded and subsequently pushed through by activists, lawyers and other changemakers.
In a video, Therese asks, "Why do you think conservative men are so scared, especially of Hollywood and the music industry? Because they know what tremendous influence those industries have over the culture. And changes to the culture are predecessors to changes in the law.”
Hollywood is still obsessed with age. It should focus on fun.Women can have moments or chapters of self discovery any time, multiple times over their lives — didn’t Elizabeth Gilbert teach us this with Eat Pray Love? Women over 40 (and older) fronting a rom-com help to normalise the idea that starting a new exciting chapter in your life, or discovering a new part of yourself, can happen at any time. And Hollywood has dragged its feet on this representation.
Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron in "A Family Affair." Credit: Tina Rowden / Netflix“Scholars have written at length about Hollywood’s obsession with youth, and the double standards about ageing on screen for men and women. So it’s great to see women over 40 being offered more diverse roles,” rom-com expert and academic at MetFilm School Dr. Alice Guilluy tells Mashable. She adds that the use of “ageing heroines” challenges the “happily ever after” concept that permeates rom-coms and suggests that all of life’s problems are solved indefinitely by romance in your 20s.
“[Happily ever after] doesn’t leave space for the mess of real-life romance: arguments, routine… and breakups,” she explains. “Having middle-aged characters who have been through the ‘happily ever after’ once before and back again is liberating in this respect, as it shakes the conventions of the genre.”
Besides, why shouldn’t our rom-coms reflect the reality of daily modern life and shifts in what we want out of life? People are getting married later in life – the average age at first marriage is now 31, compared with a 20th century low of 23 in 1970 — women are opting to stay single for longer and have families later in life, also. It’s so important that our on-screen stories reflect, and champion, these facts.
Above all, the common thread between Hathaway, Kidman, and Witherspoon’s comments on leading rom-coms at any age is that they want to prioritise having fun, a priority that is not often normalised for women of a certain age.
“Fun, joy and play are incredible tools for empowerment and change,” she says. “There are numerous studies about how the human brain learns, adapts, and innovates more effectively when in a state of openness through play. So when female actors are having fun opting for rom-coms, not only is that a great place for them as individuals to explore who they are and what the world has to offer them, but that same energy is contagious through the art.”
Seeing women of all ages front rom-coms like A Family Affair and The Idea of You is the perfect rejection of patriarchal stereotypes on screen.
“Witnessing women, especially older women, embrace life with arms wide open is affirming to viewers that they can live a life outside of the societal bounds that have been placed on us," says Innocent.
TL;DR: Watch Argentina vs. Canada in the 2024 Copa America for free on Sportitalia. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
After weeks of blood, sweat, and tears, we've made it to the 2024 Copa America semi-finals. Only four teams remain, but there isn't much to celebrate about reaching this stage of the tournament. It's all about getting to the final.
It's little surprise that Argentina are here. As defending Copa America champions and world champions, the Argentines are probably the finest squad in international football right now. Though their quarter final win over Ecuador wasn't totally dominant — they went through on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
The bigger surprise is that Canada have reached the semi-finals. They entered the tournament for the first ever time as underdogs and have clawed their way to the semis, though it hasn't always been pretty. Canada also advanced on penalties after drawing 1-1 with Venezuela. Argentina have already beaten Canada 2-0 in the group stage. But can the Canucks get it done the second time of asking?
If you want to watch Argentina vs. Canada in the 2024 Copa America for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Argentina vs. Canada?Argentina vs. Canada in the 2024 Copa America semi-final kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on July 9. This fixture takes place at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
How to watch Argentina vs. Canada for freeThe 2024 Copa America is available to live stream for free on Sportitalia, including Argentina vs. Canada.
Sportitalia is geo-restricted to Italy, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Italy, meaning you can stream with Sportitalia from anywhere in the world. All you need is a good enough connection to stream the action.
Access free live streams of the 2024 Copa America by following these simple steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
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With nearly identical designs, the setup processes for the Roku and Fire TV sticks should be similar, right?
The Roku was a breeze. I plugged the stick into an HDMI port in the back of my TV to get started. It powers up through a USB charger, and since I have a USB plug on the back of my TV, I just powered it up through that. This was so clutch as it kept all the cords tidy. I just needed to start up the remote and log in, and I was ready to go.
SEE ALSO: The best time to buy a TV: A guide to the times of year that you'll find the best TV dealsBecause I am impatient and occasionally bad at following instructions, I fumbled a step on the setup, but it ultimately proved to be foolproof and had no issue. The setup screen asks you questions about which pre-download apps are for you, so I just had to log in to start streaming. I watched the latest Love Island within 15 minutes of opening the box.
The Fire TV Stick? That's a whole different story. The stick of the Fire TV Stick is thicker than the Roku's, so much so that I couldn't plug it directly into my TV because it crowded the other HDMI cables already plugged in. Luckily, Amazon includes an HDMI adaptor for this issue. However, it means the Fire Stick ended up peaking out of the side of the TV, which is not ideal if you're trying to create the ultimate home entertainment center.
That little black tail peeking out on the right? Bane of my existence. Credit: Samantha Mangino / MashableTo power up the Fire TV, I also used the USB plug because I didn't want to string the power cord along the back. Unfortunately, when the Fire TV Stick turned on, it informed me that the USB port wasn't a big enough power source, confounding considering it had no problem powering up the Roku.
Once I begrudgingly connected it to my power strip, it turned on, and the second conundrum came with the Fire TV Stick.
Amazon offers the option of setting up its streaming device with the Fire TV app or the included remote. I chose the app since I hate typing with the remote and on-screen keyboards. However, even after following the instructions, the app couldn't find the device over the network, so I had to set it up manually.
SEE ALSO: The best TV deals to shop during Prime Day 2024There is more to the saga. Once I connected my Fire Stick to my network, it powered on and went through one update, which was annoying but acceptable. Until it went through another update… and then another. I sat through 20 minutes of three different updates on the Fire TV Stick. In that amount of time, I was already streaming on my Roku.
It then took me through several screens offering free trials of apps I had no need for before I finally got to the home screen and started manually adding apps.
My partner, who left the room when I started the setup, came in right as I finished and remarked, "You're just now finishing?" My thought exactly.
Winner: Roku
Roku vs. Fire TV: Ease of use Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable Credit: Samantha Mangino / MashableI don't love the home pages of either the Amazon Fire TV Stick or the Roku. Both are filled with ads, but one is more flagrant than the other.
Both devices come with lots of pre-downloaded apps I didn't need. Looking at it, I felt my body tense up with the deep desire to organize both pages rather than leave them in chaos.
Organizing the Roku home page was straightforward but tedious. I needed to arrange and delete apps individually, one at a time. The default clicking noises on the Roku was rather grating on the ears, but luckily, I discovered you can change the themes and settings of the home page, which also changes the sounds. Roku's ads stay contained to one side while the apps are neatly organized in the center.
Generally, I like the Roku home page better than Amazon because I would politely describe the Amazon home page as a mess. Unsurprisingly, it prioritizes Amazon Prime programming and ads, so the home page is littered with just that. There's no convenient way to access and view all your apps directly on the home screen. Instead, your app library has to be clicked into, and even then, it needs to be more organized. However, if you watch Prime Video frequently, you'll love the Fire TV Stick as it keeps your most recently watched Prime shows bookmarked at the top, clearly a ploy to keep you watching Prime Video over any other streaming service.
Just one of the many ads slowing down the Fire TV Stick. Credit: Samantha Mangino / MashableThe Fire TV Stick is also so, so slow. Sometimes it's painful! Moving between apps and clicking through options on the home screen is very buggy, with delays between clicks, which is beyond frustrating. If the system wasn't so bogged down by its own ads, it could probably go faster. Plus, after the first time I set up the Fire Stick, every time I powered it on, it required an update. Just a total slog when you want to get to the next episode of Bridgerton ASAP.
Both remotes easily connect to my complete TV system, controlling the volume. They have all the similar controls, including an arrow pad, play/pause, rewind/fast forward, volume, back, and home available as buttons. Each remote also has four buttons to take you directly to apps.
The Amazon Fire TV Stick includes Netflix, Prime Video, DirectTV, and Peacock, while the Roku remote includes Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and Apple TV+. I never found myself using the buttons, but if you do, you can choose the one that prioritizes your preferred streamers.
The Fire TV Stick's advantage over Roku is its voice controls. Both Roku and Amazon Fire TV Stick have voice control buttons, where you can speak into the remote and ask it to search for shows, open apps, or even just hit pause. Fire TV Stick's voice controls work slightly faster and smoother than Roku's. Otherwise, Roku's system is consistently more rapid, organized, and easier to use.
Winner: Roku
Roku vs. Fire TV: Streaming quality For all its faults, the Fire TV Stick delivered a beautiful view of the Love Island villa. Credit: Samantha Mangino / MashableMany usability features can be overlooked if it streams well, and because of that, the Fire Stick almost caught up here.
I don't think my TV buffered once during my entire time using Roku. Even the first time I loaded Paramount+ (a notoriously buggy app, in my opinion), the Survivor episode took a few seconds to load. Still, when the episode started, it was crystal clear. All Roku apps are created equally because no matter what streaming service I was logged into, the picture quality was fantastic with no buffering.
The Fire TV Stick was overall less impressive than the Roku; however, when it came time to stream, it didn't bother me nearly as much as it did in other areas. I gave it the same test, loading up an episode to stream, and at first, it fumbled. Some brief buffering quickly dissipated, and then the picture cleared.
After that initial buffering incident, the Fire TV Stick streamed clearly. The main difference I noted was how each system navigated. The Roku, as expected, moved quickly, while the Fire TV Stick experienced constant lag when trying to pick a show to watch.
Winner: Roku
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