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TL;DR: Amazon has the Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle available for $499 on Prime Day. That gets you the Switch 2 console and your choice of a digital copy of Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia — saving you up to $79.99 compared to buying the console and game separately.

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Amazon's Prime Day sale has landed for Nintendo fans. Amazon already has one of the best Switch 2 bundle offers live if you’ve been waiting for a new deal before finally picking up this popular console. 

As of June 23, the Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle is available at Amazon for $499. That price includes the Nintendo Switch 2 and a download code, which can be redeemed for a digital copy of Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia. 

That last part is important because Amazon’s Switch 2 product page lists a whole mess of extra configurations. Alongside this bundle, you can also see the standard Nintendo Switch 2 system, console and Mario Kart World bundles, console and Donkey Kong Bananza bundles, console and microSD card bundles, or other add-ons. Those aren’t all the same deal; they merely add the extra game or accessories at their standard price, with no discount.

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For this offer, you want to select the "Choose Your Game Bundle," with the configuration set to "Console Only." That may sound counterintuitive, but this is the version that includes the download code insert inside the box. You do not pick Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia on Amazon at checkout.

Instead, after your Switch 2 arrives, you redeem the included "Choose One" code through the Nintendo eShop. From there, you select which of the three games you want to download. 

Mario Kart World costs $79.99 on its own. Donkey Kong Bananza and Pokémon Pokopia are each listed at $69.99 separately, so you’re effectively getting a full Nintendo release bundled in without paying the extra game price. 

Mario Kart World would technically save you the most value in terms of pure price, whichever free game you pick when the time comes depends on your preference. 

Mario Kart World is a fun Mario Kart game and Switch 2 launch showcase all in one, with interconnected courses, Free Roam, 24-driver races, and the Knockout Tour elimination mode. Donkey Kong Bananza is the action-heavy platformer option, built around smashing through underground environments, tearing through terrain, and exploring with DK and his new friend, Pauline. 

Pokémon Pokopia is the surprising critical hit that’s also the cozier choice — letting you play as a human-like Ditto who builds up a new life with Pocket Monster friends. Think of it like a brilliant Pokémon-Animal Crossing hybrid. 

Mashable has also put together a selection of wider Nintendo Switch Prime Day deals — including discounts on preorders for Starfox, controllers, and more as the sale goes on. For Pokemon fans, there are plenty of Pokemon deals we’ve selected for Prime Day as well, from trading cards and Nintendo Switch games to awesome gifts. 

Mindfulness and meditation app Calm has teamed up with the opposite of tranquil, House of the Dragon, for a Season 3-promoting soundscape that sends you into King's Landing. And honestly, it sounds like a pretty chill day for the capital. Suspiciously so.

There are no Game of Thrones-worthy explosions coming from the Great Sept of Baelor, no Battle of the Blackwater hubbub, and no Targaryen queen burning the city to the ground. Even from a House of the Dragon perspective, there's no sound of starving peasants squabbling over scraps, no Aegon II-ordered ratcatcher executions, and no Daemon-ordered violence by Kingsguard on the smallfolk.

Instead, you can hear idle chatter of happy townspeople, sprinkled with tinkering sounds from a local blacksmith, a few Faith of the Seven church bells clanging away. If I were a fiction conspiracy theorist, I'd call this "everything's fine" propaganda straight from the Red Keep. Pay no attention to that blockade, folks! La la la! However, the closer we get to the castle the creepier the sounds get, and by the time we reach the dragon cellars it all gets rather echo-filled and ominous.

With such a pivot, there could be an unexpected use for Calm's soundscape.

"im definitely using this for my dnd campaign as background noise," one commenter on YouTube said. Not a bad idea.

For all things House of the Dragon, Mashable has you covered.

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SAVE $1,400: As of June 23, the Jackery HomePower 3000 portable power station with 200W solar panels is on sale for $1,599 at Amazon. That's down from $2,999.

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Prime Day has officially kicked off, and one of the bigger deals is on the Jackery HomePower 3000 portable power station with solar panels, now down to $1,599 at Amazon. That’s a $1,400 discount off its usual $2,999 price, or 47% off. It’s a strong drop on a home backup system built for outages, travel, and emergency power.

The Jackery HomePower 3000 portable power station is made to keep everyday essentials running when the power goes out. It can support key appliances like a fridge, lights, WiFi routers, and fans, with enough capacity to keep a household covered for several hours and a refrigerator running for up to a day, depending on usage.

This portable power station switches over almost instantly during an outage, so important devices like security systems, medical equipment, or work calls stay uninterrupted. Its quick response helps keep things stable during sudden storms or unexpected blackouts.

Beyond home backup, it can charge multiple devices at once and works with RV setups as well. It recharges quickly in under two hours using a standard outlet, or can be topped up using solar panels, a car, or a generator, giving you flexible options depending on the situation.

Grab the Jackery HomePower 3000 portable power station with solar panels at Amazon today — before the lights go out on this deal.

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT game

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Tuesday, June 23, 2026:

AcrossBaseball officials

• The answer is Umps.

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Singer/songwriter Kahan with the 2026 #1 album "The Great Divide"

• The answer is Noah.

Shade of orangeish pink

• The answer is Coral.

Voice of the smartphone generation?

• The answer is Siri.

Partner channel of ABC

• The answer is ESPN

DownSomeone giving off old guy vibes, in Gen Z slang

• The answer is Unc.

Tallest animal in North America

• The answer is Moose.

Setting for "Ratatouille"

• The answer is Paris.

#, in music

• The answer is Sharp.

___-Manuel Miranda

• The answer is Lin.

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity with how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 23, 2026

The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible — and common — for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

• Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

• Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

• Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

• Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

• Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for June 23, 2026 Easy difficulty hints, answers for June 23 Pips

Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 1-1, placed vertically; 1-6, placed

Less Than (4): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 5-3, placed horizontally.

Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 1-6, placed horizontally; 6-2, placed vertically.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 6-2, placed vertically; 4-0, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for June 23 Pips

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 6-1, placed vertically; 2-4, placed vertically.

Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 5-5, placed vertically; 6-5, placed vertically.

Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 1-0, placed vertically; 0-0, placed vertically.

Less Than (6): Everything in this space must be less than 6. The answer is 2-4, placed vertically.

Number (11): Everything in this space must add up to 11. The answer is 6-3, placed vertically; 5-5, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for June 23 Pips

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 2-6, placed horizontally; 2-4, placed vertically.

Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 2-6, placed horizontally; 6-5, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 6-5, placed horizontally; 1-6, placed horizontally.

Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 1-6, placed horizontally; 6-3, placed vertically.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 6-3, placed vertically; 3-1, placed vertically.

Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 3-1, placed vertically; 1-1, placed vertically; 2-1, placed horizontally.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-1, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (5): Everything in this space must be greater than 5. The answer is 5-5, placed vertically; 5-3, placed horizontally.

Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed vertically; 2-4, placed vertically.

Greater Than (10): Everything in this space must be greater than 10. The answer is 6-6, placed horizontally.

Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 5-0, placed vertically; 0-0, placed horizontally; 4-0, placed vertically.

Less Than (5): Everything in this space must be less than 5. The answer is 4-0, placed vertically.

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THREE MONTHS FREE: As of June 23, Prime members can get three months of Audible Standard for free plus a $20 Audible credit. This offer only applies to new customers and runs until July 5.

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Amazon's Prime Day sale event has officially begun, and already we're spotting some exciting deals. For audiobook lovers, Audible has returned with a Prime Day deal for members, but this time it comes with an added bonus.

Until July 5, Prime members who are new customers to Audible can score three months of Audible for free plus get a $20 Audible credit. That's a fantastic way to test out the service and get an additional credit to put towards an audiobook of your choosing (though keep in mind the credit expires on August 31).

And if you're not a Prime member, don't worry: Audible's also offering a slightly different variation of this deal that offers three months for $0.99 per month plus the $20 credit. For both of these deals, the plan will auto-renew at $8.99 per month once the three months is up (you can cancel this at anytime).

SEE ALSO: Everything to know about Amazon Prime Day: Dates, competition, and the best deals to shop

This offer is a little bit different to what we're used to seeing over Prime Day. Before, Audible's deal included the Premium Plus plan, but this new offer focuses on the Standard plan. Under this option, you'll be able to select one audiobook a month to listen to that you keep as long as you're a member. With Premium Plus, you get to keep audiobooks that are bought with a credit, even if you cancel. With this in mind, it actually makes a deal like this even more appealing. You can test out the plan for free for three months and see if it works for you or not.

In general, I think Audible is absolutely worth having. I've been using it for a few years now (I actually took advantage of a Prime Day deal to try it out), and have really loved the books I've been able to tick off my list. Not too long ago I enjoyed Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary, which is exceptionally narrated by Ray Porter, and highly recommend as a first read if you're searching for an audiobook to start with.

This deal only lasts until July 5, so act fast to get three months of Audible for free plus a $20 Audible credit if you're a Prime member.

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Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you know college football.

As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight, and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier — so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

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

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections: Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. The sports Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words, and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake — players get up to four mistakes before the game ends.

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

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. Here's a hint for today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: Baseball group

• Green: Indirect movement

• Blue: Sports locations

• Purple: Same last letter

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: AL Central teams

• Green: Deflection off a surface

• Blue: Big Ten football stadiums

• Purple: Ends in a silent T

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

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

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition #638 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• AL Central teams: CHICAGO, DETROIT, KANSAS CITY, MINNESOTA

• Deflection off a surface: BOUNCE, CAROM, GLANCE, RICOCHET

• Big Ten football stadiums: AUTZEN, CAMP RANDALL, KINNICK, MICHIGAN

• Ends in a silent T: CROQUET, DEBUT, GARRETT CROCHET, RUDY GOBERT

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

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are ongoing, but fear not: the country has its best man on the case.

In the clip above, Jon Stewart reacts to the news that JD Vance is being sent to the negotiations with a long, drawn out, "Noooooooo!" followed by some commentary on how things are going so far.

"It's a risky move on [Donald] Trump's part, given that the first time he sent JD Vance overseas, JD Vance killed Pope Francis," says Stewart in the Daily Show monologue above. "It happened. 88 years. Pope Francis lived in leper colonies, went through so much in his life, survived. Spent 10 minutes with JD Vance and went, 'Check please, I'm out.'"

Stewart then cuts to footage of Vance appearing to be snubbed by Qatar's prime minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.

"Well that is awkward," says Stewart. "JD Vance really answers the question, 'What if a middle school dance were a person?'"

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A supercomputer in Shenzhen was declared the world’s fastest. It uses only standard microprocessors and not the special-purpose chips called graphics processing units.

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Writer/director Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You and I'm A Virgo) made his return to the big screen in 2026 with another clever genre-bender. I Love Boosters is an "unabashedly anti-capitalist satire that's star-studded and outrageously fun," writes Mashable's reviewer. It's only June, but it's already cracked our list of the best films of the year.

When we say star-studded, we really mean it. The cast includes Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Demi Moore, Don Cheadle, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, Will Poulter, and LaKeith Stanfield.

As quite the sleeper hit of the season, you might've missed it in theaters. That's alright — now's your chance to catch it on the small screen. Here's everything you need to know to watch I Love Boosters at home.

What is I Love Boosters about?

I Love Boosters follows a group of women called the Velvet Gang, led by Corvette (Palmer). The Velvet Gang are what is known as "boosters," a group that steals designer clothes from high-end retailers and resells them at low prices to their community. The Velvet Gang calls it "fashion-forward philanthropy," but fashion designer Christie Smith (Moore) sees it as theft from "low-class urban bitches."

"From there, the Velvet Gang steps up their game with the help of some new allies, who are less interested in reselling designer duds than in kick-starting a workers' rights movement against Smith's sweatshop industry," writes Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko in her review.

Check out the full trailer:

How to watch I Love Boosters at home Credit: Neon

I Love Boosters opened in theaters on May 22, 2026. If you missed out, no biggie; it's now officially available to watch at home in a couple of different ways just a month later. As of June 23, 2026, you can buy it or rent it. You'll also be able to stream it at a later date. See the details below.

Buy or rent on digital

The Neon film officially makes its at-home debut via video-on-demand retailers on June 23, 2026. You can purchase I Love Boosters for your own digital library or rent it for 30 days.

Here are some quick links to buy the film on digital:

• Apple TV — $24.99 to buy, $19.99 to rent

• Fandango at Home — $24.99 to buy, $19.99 to rent

• Prime Video — $24.99 to buy, $19.99 to rent

Stream it on Hulu (at a later date)

While there has been no exact streaming date revealed yet for I Love Boosters, we know that, as a Neon film, it will make its debut on Hulu. It's hard to predict when it will join the Hulu library, as Neon films don't always follow a strict schedule. But we can assume it will be later this summer. Stay tuned.

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An interstellar comet that recently passed through the solar system may have formed as long as 12 billion years ago, making it one of the oldest planet-building materials ever observed.

Comet 3I/ATLAS is only the third confirmed interstellar object detected in our neck of space. As it passed near the sun in late 2025, it released unusually large amounts of gas, giving scientists a rare chance to study its composition in detail.

Observations from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope focused on the comet's isotopes — different versions of hydrogen and carbon that act like long-lasting chemical fingerprints. Those measurements showed values that do not match any known comet from our own solar system or nearby star-forming regions.

Scientists say the results point to something unusual: Comet 3I/ATLAS likely formed in an extremely cold, chemically primitive region of the early Milky Way and may preserve material from a planetary system that formed more than 7 billion years before the sun and Earth. That would make it about 4 billion years older than some initial predictions, and a rare surviving fragment of the galaxy's earliest days.

"This was a unique opportunity to study an ancient object from the distant galaxy," said NASA astro-chemist Martin Cordiner, lead author of the study, in a statement. "On the one hand, we get direct insight into that distant time and place, and on the other, we learn something about how unusual our own solar system may be."

SEE ALSO: Astronomers see a 'galaxy in a bottle' near the Milky Way's core

A comet is a small, icy object left over from the beginning of a star system. It is made mostly of frozen gases, water ice, dust, and rock. When it gets close to a star, like the sun, some of that ice warms up and turns directly into gas, skipping over the liquid phase. The gas forms a glowing cloud and sometimes a tail pointing away from the star. 

This foreign comet came from another part of the galaxy and was later ejected — likely by a gravitational scrape from a planet or passing star — before drifting across interstellar space for hundreds of millions of years. Scientists only know about two other interstellar visitors having passed through our neighborhood: 'Oumuamua in 2017, which turned out not to be a comet, and Comet 2I/Borisov in 2019.

Ratios of heavy carbon and heavy hydrogen never seen among comets in our solar system appeared in the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS that passed through in 2025, according to NIRSpec observations from the James Webb Space Telescope. Credit: NASA / ESA / CSA / STScI / M.Cordiner / Alyssa Pagan

One of the strongest clues about Comet 3I/ATLAS's age and origins comes from its water, which contains an unusually high amount of deuterium, a heavier form of hydrogen. The level is more than 30 times higher than in typical solar system comets. Its carbon isotope ratios also fall outside the range seen in nearby gas clouds and young planetary systems.

Taken together, the chemistry suggests the comet formed in temperatures below about -400 degrees Fahrenheit and has changed very little since then. The findings from the Webb study appear in the journal Nature. 

Researchers also say the carbon data points to a birthplace in a region of the Milky Way that was poor in heavy elements but enriched by earlier generations of massive stars. That matches conditions expected during an early burst of star formation in the galaxy's history.

While the Webb data is enlightening, scientists cannot trace the comet back to a specific star system. Over billions of years, gravitational encounters with other bodies throughout the Milky Way would have scrambled its trajectory beyond reconstruction, so researchers have relied on its chemistry instead of its orbit.

If the age estimate holds, 3I/ATLAS offers a direct glimpse into how some of the first Milky Way planets formed. 

"For us as scientists, finding these rare isotopes is fascinating, but the bigger picture here is looking at the possibilities of prebiotic chemistry elsewhere in the galaxy," said Stefanie Milam, a co-author from NASA, in a statement. "So far, we know of only one place in the vast cosmos where chemical ingredients led to life – our solar system, our Earth. Analysis of these interstellar objects is a major step towards learning how common, or uncommon, the conditions for the evolution of life are in the universe."

Every day is a big one for the 2026 World Cup, but today's action features some particularly exciting group games — fixtures that soccer fans won't want to miss.

Today, June 23, sees Portugal and England take part in two of four scheduled games. Both teams are considered contenders to go far, but Portugal had a tough start while England were on fire.

It all kicks off today at 1 p.m. ET, with action going through the afternoon and evening. Here's everything you need to know to tune in live today.

FIFA World Cup schedule today: June 23

• Group K: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan (Houston Stadium) — kickoff at 1 p.m. ET

• Group L: England vs. Ghana (Boston Stadium) — kickoff at 4 p.m. ET

• Group L: Panama vs. Croatia (Toronto Stadium) — kickoff at 7 p.m. ET

• Group J: Colombia vs. DR Congo (Guadalajara Stadium) — kickoff at 10 p.m. ET

How to watch FIFA World Cup games todayWatch Portugal vs. Uzbekistan

Portugal entered the World Cup as one of the favorites to win thanks to a superstar squad led by Cristiano Ronaldo. But they faltered in the opening game against lower-ranked DR Congo, a game that ended 1-1. It was a poor start for CR7, who has failed to score in 10 straight international games. The smart money is on Portugal turning things around against Uzbekistan — but the group stage is always full of surprises.

Live coverage will be on FOX and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

Watch England vs. Ghana

England overcame a defensively weak first half against Croatia and scored a decisive win, putting to rest any questions over their squad selection. Fans would expect them to beat Ghana and secure a spot in the knockout stage — particularly with goal scorers Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Marcus Rashford in good form.

Live coverage will be on FOX and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

Watch Panama vs. Croatia

Croatia are always a team to watch at big tournaments. Led by Luka Modric, they reached the final and semi-final at the last two World Cups. But they suffered a morale-crushing loss to England in their opening game and need to beat Panama to stand a chance of progressing beyond the group stage. Is this generation of Croatian players past their best? Or will they prove that the England loss was just a blip?

Live coverage will be on FOX and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

Watch Colombia vs. DR Congo

Colombia scored big in their opening game, beating Uzbekistan 3-1, while DR Congo surprised fans by holding Portugal to a draw. That makes this a crucial group fixture. Colombia will be the favorites here, but DR Congo have already defied the odds once in this tournament. As Cape Verde have proved against Spain and Uruguay, it's possible for lightning to strike twice.

Live coverage will be on FS1 and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

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Watch the World Cup for free with a VPN

It's possible to watch the World Cup for free on international services like ITVX, BBC iPlayer, NOS, or RTÉ. Our global World Cup watch guide can walk you through the process.

You will need a VPN to live stream the World Cup on these free streaming services. We recommend ExpressVPN — a Mashable-tested service and an Official Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Europe — as our VPN of choice for sport. It offers servers in 105 countries, a user-friendly app available on all major devices, a speedy connection, and up to 10 simultaneous connections.

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TL;DR: Live stream Colombia vs. DR Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage continues. Every national team has their eye on advancing to the knockout stages. Next up in Group K is Colombia vs. DR Congo.

Colombia had a hot start to the tournament, beating Uzbekistan 3-1. DR Congo, meanwhile, surprised Ronaldo's Portugal by holding them to a 1-1 draw — a game that fans assumed Portugal would breeze through untroubled. DR Congo would have a very real chance of progressing to the knockout stages if they beat Colombia. Colombia would definitely advance if they can win this matchup.

If you want to watch Colombia vs. DR Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Colombia vs. DR Congo?

Colombia vs. DR Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 10 p.m. ET on June 23. This fixture takes place at the Guadalajara Stadium.

How to watch Colombia vs. DR Congo for free

Colombia vs. DR Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on ITVX.

ITVX is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock ITVX to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Colombia vs. DR Congo for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend 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 the UK

4. Visit ITVX

5. Watch Colombia vs. DR Congo for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the 2026 World Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Colombia vs. DR Congo (plus more World Cup fixtures) before recovering your investment.

ExpressVPN's regular 30-day money back guarantee is not available for any subscriptions purchased during the FIFA World Cup between June 10 and July 11. ExpressVPN remains our top pick for sport, but you will need to pay the monthly rate. Alternatively, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.

What is the best VPN for ITVX?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ITVX, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

• 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 10 simultaneous connections

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99. That covers you for the duration of the World Cup.

Live stream Colombia vs. DR Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.

TL;DR: Live stream England vs. Ghana in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to deliver exciting action from top teams. Among the teams in serious contention are England, scoring an emphatic 4-2 win over Croatia in their opening game.

It was a slightly shaky first half, with England twice going ahead thanks to Harry Kane goals — but they twice allowed Croatia to equalize. The second half saw England dismantle Croatia with flashy goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford. Now England play Ghana, a team that also won their opening match, beating Panama 1-0. Whichever team wins this contest will go to the top of Group L and secure a spot in the knockout stages.

If you want to watch England vs. Ghana in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is England vs. Ghana?

England vs. Ghana in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 4 p.m. ET on June 23. This fixture takes place at the Boston Stadium.

How to watch England vs. Ghana for free

England vs. Ghana in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream England vs. Ghana for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend 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 the UK

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

5. Watch England vs. Ghana for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the 2026 World Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream England vs. Ghana (plus more World Cup fixtures) before recovering your investment.

ExpressVPN's regular 30-day money back guarantee is not available for any subscriptions purchased during the FIFA World Cup between June 10 and July 11. ExpressVPN remains our top pick for sport, but you will need to pay the monthly rate. Alternatively, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

• 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 10 simultaneous connections

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99. That covers you for the duration of the World Cup.

Live stream England vs. Ghana in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.

TL;DR: Live stream Panama vs. Croatia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is now a few days into the second round of group games. And for some countries it's already do or die.

Both Panama and Croatia took losses in their Group L opening games. Panama lost 1-0 to Ghana, and Croatia lost 4-2 to England. Croatia are a solid team though, led by superstar midfielder Luka Modric. Can Croatia get back on track by beating Panama? A loss for either team could see them crash out of the whole tournament.

If you want to watch Panama vs. Croatia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Panama vs. Croatia?

Panama vs. Croatia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 17 p.m. ET on June 23. This fixture takes place at the Toronto Stadium.

How to watch Panama vs. Croatia for free

Panama vs. Croatia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Panama vs. Croatia for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend 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 the UK

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

5. Watch Panama vs. Croatia for free from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.99 only at ExpressVPN Get Deal

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the 2026 World Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Panama vs. Croatia (plus more World Cup fixtures) before recovering your investment.

ExpressVPN's regular 30-day money back guarantee is not available for any subscriptions purchased during the FIFA World Cup between June 10 and July 11. ExpressVPN remains our top pick for sport, but you will need to pay the monthly rate. Alternatively, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

• 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 10 simultaneous connections

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99. That covers you for the duration of the World Cup.

Live stream Panama vs. Croatia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.

TL;DR: Live stream Portugal vs. Uzbekistan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Cristiano Ronaldo has had a tough start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Portugal were held to a 0-0 draw against DR Congo in their opening match, a fixture that most soccer fans expected Portugal to easily win.

With Ronaldo's GOAT rival Lionel Messi scoring a hattrick in Argentina's opening game — and fellow superstar players Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane all scoring — Ronaldo will desperately want to end his streak of 10 games without scoring. Now Portugal face Uzbekistan in the second round of group games, which should be a walkover for Ronaldo's team. But anything can happen at the World Cup.

If you want to watch Portugal vs. Uzbekistan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Portugal vs. Uzbekistan?

Portugal vs. Uzbekistan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on June 23. This fixture takes place at the Houston Stadium.

How to watch Portugal vs. Uzbekistan for free

Portugal vs. Uzbekistan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on ITVX.

ITVX is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock ITVX to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Portugal vs. Uzbekistan for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend 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 the UK

4. Visit ITVX

5. Watch Portugal vs. Uzbekistan for free from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.99 only at ExpressVPN Get Deal

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the 2026 World Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Portugal vs. Uzbekistan (plus more World Cup fixtures) before recovering your investment.

ExpressVPN's regular 30-day money back guarantee is not available for any subscriptions purchased during the FIFA World Cup between June 10 and July 11. ExpressVPN remains our top pick for sport, but you will need to pay the monthly rate. Alternatively, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.

What is the best VPN for ITVX?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ITVX, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

• 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 10 simultaneous connections

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99. That covers you for the duration of the World Cup.

Live stream Portugal vs. Uzbekistan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.

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VidCon 2026 is nearly here, and it's time for me to pack my bags.

Though I'll be spending June 24 to 27 asking creators all about what's in their bags, naturally, I have to come prepared with some gear of my own.

SEE ALSO: Why VidCon still matters in 2026

So what does a reporter bring in preparation for the biggest content creation meetup of the year? Obviously, my work-issued laptop is an essential, but I have a few other tech and lifestyle favorites to round out my packing list as I head to the convention for the second time.

Noise-cancelling headphones

As a headphones reviewer, I get my pick of the lot when deciding which pair to bring with me to VidCon. The Sony WH-1000XM6s stand out because they have excellent noise cancellation, are comfortable enough to wear during hours of listening back to interviews and locking in for writing, and the ear cups fold up, making them a great portable option.

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I could fight for an open outlet in the Anaheim Convention Center. Or I could have a way to charge my laptop, charger, headphones, and a colleague's device all at the same time within arm's reach at any moment. The latter is by far the more appealing option, which is why I'm bringing along the Anker laptop power bank.

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  Shop Now My trusty Owala

Where I go, my Owala FreeSip goes, and VidCon is no exception. Trust me when I say this is not a water bottle that's pure internet hype — in fact, it's a Mashable shopping team favorite. The FreeSip lid that allows you to use it as both a straw and an open-mouth bottle is the exact versatility I look for in a bottle. Though the 32-ounce bottle is a little on the large side for taking on the go, it does mean that I won't have to go looking for a new source of water all that often.

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I have one of those brains that requires me to write with pen and paper in order to organize my thoughts. (I literally wrote out this very list in a notebook before I got to typing.) As a lifelong stationery lover, I am picky about which notebooks I use. For VidCon, I'll be bringing along my B6 Stalogy, which lies flat, has ultra-smooth paper, and is compact enough to take on the go, without being too small as to make the writing experience cramped. The light blue version I have is currently sold out at JetPens, but it is available in black and red.

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Though not necessarily an essential for covering VidCon, an e-reader is a travel must-have for me. After owning it for nearly two years, I can definitely say the Kobo Libra Colour has bewitched me, body and soul. Don't believe me? I bought this e-reader for myself after reviewing it back in 2024, and my colleague, Samantha Mangino, calls it the best color e-reader on the market. I'm personally a fan of having buttons to change the pages (which none of the Kindle models do), and the shape is the perfect ergonomic fit. And when I'm winding down from a long day and am simply too tired to hold my e-reader, the Kobo remote works perfectly.

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Prime Day is here, and the Toshiba 85-inch Mini-LED Smart Fire TV is sporting one of the bigger early discounts we've spotted.

Amazon has dropped it to $1,199.99, saving you $500 off its usual $1,699.99 price. This marks its lowest price since launch, making it the right time to buy if an oversized TV upgrade has been sitting on your wishlist.

The Toshiba 85-inch Mini-LED Smart Fire TV is designed to show clearer, more detailed pictures on a big screen. It helps darker parts of a scene look deeper and brighter parts stand out more, so movies and shows feel more natural and easy to follow on screen.

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The 85-inch Smart Fire TV adjusts picture and sound as you watch, so scenes stay clear, colors look balanced, and voices are easier to hear without you needing to change any settings.

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