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Apple has a market valuation in the trillions of dollars, but that doesn't mean the company is good at math.
Over the weekend, 9to5Mac reported something that felt a little fishy at the start. Apple's website was altered to claim that the new M2 iPad Air only had 9 cores in its GPU, rather than the 10 Apple had been advertising. In a follow-up report, Apple confirmed to 9to5Mac that it wasn't a case of false advertising — it was just a typo.
"We are updating Apple.com to correct the core count for the M2 iPad Air," Apple said. "All performance claims for the M2 iPad Air are accurate and based on a 9-core GPU."
SEE ALSO: Man hides Apple AirTags in power tools, helps police crack massive theft caseSome owners of the new iPad Air may be thinking, "Oh no! Is this device not as good as I originally thought?" The good news is this isn't the case. According to Apple's statement to 9to5Mac on the matter, all of the advertised performance benchmarks (such as the claim that the device is 50 percent faster than a previous model) were based on testing a 9-core GPU, so they should still be accurate.
So, in short, basically nothing happened other than a website was updated to reflect a minor error. But at least the story is kind of funny.
SAVE $21.99: As of June 4, Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones are on sale at Amazon for just $38, down from $59.99. That's 37% off.
Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones $38.00 at AmazonFinding a quality pair of budget headphones can be challenging in a marketplace where headphones can easily go for $400. That's why we're excited about today's deal on Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones — the already budget-friendly Bluetooth headphones just got even cheaper.
As of June 4, Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones are on sale for $38. This saves you 37% (or $21.99) off the regular list price of $59.99. It's not every day that you can score a decent pair of headphones for under $40, so we recommend acting on this deal if you're in the market for an affordable new pair of headphones.
SEE ALSO: Our 8 favorite noise-cancelling headphones that actually workWith a 50-hour battery life, aesthetic design, multi-device connection, and built-in mic for hands-free calling, these headphones have similar perks to their pricier counterparts. While these are not noise-canceling headphones, that's to be expected for the price point.
Shop the limited-time deal today and score Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones for just $38 at Amazon.
The Acolyte is everything I've wanted from a Star Wars series since Disney began releasing its live-action shows.
Unlike other Star Wars TV outings like The Mandalorian or Ahsoka, The Acolyte doesn't rely as much on connections to prior material in order to coax investment from audiences. (Andor remains the exception to the rule.) Instead, creator Leslye Headland (Russian Doll) takes advantage of The Acolyte's new time period, building out a tense thriller in a chunk of the Star Wars timeline that most viewers won't be too familiar with.
SEE ALSO: 'The Acolyte' trailer: The Jedi face a growing threat The Acolyte transports us to the High Republic Era. Lee Jung-jae in "The Acolyte." Credit: Christian BlackThe new time period in question is the High Republic Era, a stretch of peace roughly a century before the events of The Phantom Menace. While there are several multimedia projects set in the High Republic Era, including novels and graphic novels, The Acolyte marks the first time we see this period onscreen in live action. That offers Headland a greater amount of freedom to build something original. The Acolyte is stronger for it, all while remaining an undeniably Star Wars story.
Of course, there are still familiar Star Wars elements on display in The Acolyte. The series focuses on the Jedi Order, so get ready to venture back to the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, witness lightsaber battles, and hear all about how emotional attachment can make a Jedi weak. (Oh, and you know there's a "may the Force be with you" or two in the show's future.)
SEE ALSO: Viral YouTube video lambasts Disney's Star Wars hotel via a 4-hour opusBut while we've seen variations on these storylines and set pieces before, The Acolyte's High Republic setting lends them all an entirely new context. As the series opens, the Jedi are at the height of their power, keeping peace all across the galaxy. They prefer to fight hand-to-hand, resulting in stylized martial arts sequences that set The Acolyte's combat apart from works that come later in the Star Wars timeline. A lightsaber is a last resort against a formidable foe — a far cry from the colorful flashing Jedi battles we're more accustomed to, and a telling detail about the peaceful state of the galaxy.
Yet that peace may soon be at an end. Dark forces gather against the Jedi, among them young warrior Mae Aniseya (Amandla Stenberg, Bodies Bodies Bodies). Her mysterious master — sporting a black helmet carved with a wide, spooky smile — has tasked her with killing key Jedi Masters from her own past. It's not long before word of Mae's murder spree reaches the Jedi Order, where Jedi Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae, Squid Game) will assemble a team to hunt her down.
To reveal much more about The Acolyte's plot would be to spoil its biggest — and most rewarding — bombshells. But for all its twists and turns, The Acolyte's first four episodes (all that were made available to critics) never once drag out a predictable surprise, trusting the audience with secret after secret, while still promising several down the road.
The Acolyte dives deep into the Light side of the Force — and the Dark. Charlie Barnett, Dafne Keen, and Lee Jung-jae in "The Acolyte." Credit: Christian BlackOn top of being an enthralling thriller, one of The Acolyte's greatest strengths is how it deepens our understanding of the Force — its uses, its boundaries, and who gets to wield it.
Early on in the series, we encounter a coven of Witches on the planet Brendock. While they are what the Jedi would call "Force sensitive," they certainly don't refer to themselves as Jedi. Nor do they even conceptualize what we think of as "the Force" in the same way. Their community is just one of many fascinating worldbuilding details that color The Acolyte's views on the Force: What happens when the Jedi butt heads with people who have a totally different take on the power that binds the galaxy together?
These kinds of confrontations may chafe against some viewers' ideas of the Jedi, and it's clear The Acolyte relishes that complication. The Jedi we meet — an ensemble that includes Charlie Barnett, Dafne Keen, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Dean-Charles Chapman — all have vastly different relationships to the Order. Some are the most devout of rule followers, relishing the Order's strict structure. Others have left the Jedi entirely, only to return when needed.
The Acolyte's characters' varying ties to and perceptions of the Jedi create vast grey areas for them to navigate, bookended (naturally) by the Light and the Dark. While the ensemble is great across the board, it's Stenberg's performance that most embodies this conflict, zipping up and down the Force's legendary gradient at a moment's notice. At times chilling in her determination, at others charming in her interaction with allies, Stenberg delivers an instantly memorable Star Wars anti-hero. (Or maybe even a hero?)
Characters like Mae (or Sol, or Keen's Jecki, or Barnett's Yord) are perhaps The Acolyte's greatest gift. These are new people to meet, with new inter-personal relationships to explore. Why does Sol feel a strange regret and obligation to Mae? What lengths will Jecki and Yord go to to serve the Jedi? What turned Mae to the Dark Side in the first place? The Acolyte fleshes out these questions — and then some — to deliver a strong ensemble. And the fact that this ensemble is new is just what Star Wars needs.
Star Wars is not about how many times Luke Skywalker can pop up unannounced, or about how many Easter eggs you can cram into an episode. It's about the many denizens of the galaxy answering the call to fight for what they believe in, as messy and daunting as it may seem. Whether they serve the Jedi or the Dark Side, every one of The Acolyte's characters have answered that call in a way that feels specific and real and propulsive. They are definitive proof that Star Wars series shouldn't be drawing time and again from the same well of nostalgia, that they should be willing to try something new and complicate what came before. Star Wars encompasses an entire galaxy, after all! The Acolyte proves you reap the rewards when you actually explore that vast expanse.
Save $20.01: Apple AirTags are on sale for $78.99. You'll save $20.01 for 20% in savings to help protect your belongings.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag four pack $78.99 at AmazonThis week's unexpected hero? Apple AirTags. As reported by Mashable's Sam Haysom, a carpenter's hidden AirTags resulted in recovering between $3 and $5 million worth of stolen tools. If that's not an endorsement of the product, we don't know what is.
SEE ALSO: Man hides Apple AirTags in power tools, helps police crack massive theft caseCoincidentally, Apple AirTags are currently marked down to $78.99 at Amazon. That gives you $20.01 in savings for 20% off.
Made for the forgetful among us, AirTags attach to your keychain or wallet, and track in the Find My app on your Apple Device. They offer precision tracking, providing you with the direction and distance from your AirTags. Apple AirTags' batteries last about one year and are replacable.
With the four pack of AirTags, you can attach them to a plethora of items. Many like using them in suitcases in the event of lost luggage. When you can't get an answer from the airline about where your suitcase is, you know it's exact location. Plus when you mark an AirTag as lost, you'll get a notification whenever it appears in the Find My app.
Shop Apple AirTags now for 20% off.
As we patiently await more Prime Day 2024 details, we're keeping our eyes peeled for any deals that pop up at Amazon. If there's anything we've learned, it's that there are always deals to be found. You may just have to sort through some noise to find them.
Lucky for you, we already did the hard part. Here are the best Amazon deals of the day for June 4. And be sure to check out our picks from June 3 if you missed them — many of those are still live.
Our top pick Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Amazon deal of the day: Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ (256GB, WiFi) $749.00 at AmazonSamsung's latest and greatest Galaxy Tab S9+ just got its biggest discount yet at Amazon. As of June 4, you can pick up the 256GB, WiFi model for only $749 instead of $999.99. The S9 series dropped last August after its initial launch at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event. It features the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, a new Dynamic AMOLED 2X 12.4-inch display, and an IP68 water- and dust-proof rating (a first for the Galaxy Tab S). Our friends at PCMag (which is owned by Mashable's publisher, Ziff Davis) spent some time with the tablet and dubbed it a "great alternative to the iPad Pro, especially for Windows users."
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick (3rd gen) $19.99 at AmazonIf you still own a non-smart TV or you're looking for a way to make your streaming library more streamlined, a Fire TV Stick is a must. Especially because the third-generation Fire TV Stick is on sale for just $19.99 at Amazon as of June 4 — that's 50% off its usual price and matches its all-time low — when you use the code FIRE24 at checkout. This generation is 50% more powerful than its predecessor in terms of streaming speed in full HD. Plus, it comes with an Alexa Voice Remote. Just note that this version does not support 4K — for that feature, you'll need the Fire TV Stick 4K, which is $10 more.
Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (40mm, Bluetooth) $139.99 at AmazonNow on its sixth iteration, the Galaxy Watch 4 is no longer the latest nor greatest smartwatch from Samsung. But it is significantly more affordable and still a very good watch. As of June 4, the 40mm, Bluetooth version is on sale at Amazon for just $139.99 — that's $60 or 30% off its usual retail price. The Watch 4 debuted in 2021 as a follow-up to Samsung's fitness-focused Galaxy Watch Active line with a smaller bezel, a new proprietary "BioActive" sensor for more powerful health metrics, and seamless UI integration. Later updates even introduced quirky features like sleep personalities. If you want a smartwatch, but don't want to spend a fortune, this price will be hard to beat.
Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose SoundLink Revolve+ (Series II) $219.00 at AmazonAn upgrade to the Bose SoundLink Revolve, our favorite Bluetooth speaker for surround sound, the Revolve+ bumps up the battery life from 12 to 17 hours. It's also a bit louder, with improved bass, and features a handle on top for seamless portability. It still offers true 360-degree surround sound for a truly immersive listening experience and SimpleSync to sync up your other Bose devices around the house. It's usually $329, but as of June 4, you can pick up the silver speaker for only $219 — that's a savings of 33% and less than 10 bucks away from its all-time low price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Buds FE $69.99 at AmazonWhen Mashable reporter RJ Andersen tested the Galaxy Buds FE, she was pleasantly surprised — wowed, even. "The sound quality from the Galaxy Buds FE is unmatched for earbuds at this price range. Even Apple users should consider buying them, though they do pair nicer with Android devices," she wrote in her review. Even better, the already low price just dropped back down to an all-time low $69.99. That's $30 or 30% in savings as of June 4 at Amazon and includes both the white and graphite colorways.
None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.
Save up to $5.99: When you participate in the Amazon First Reads program, Amazon Prime members can select a free Kindle book each month from a handful of editor's picks.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Shop Editor's Picks for June $0.00 at AmazonWhile the Amazon Book Sale wrapped up last month, the impressive deals on great reads are far from over. Each month, you can enjoy deals on Kindle books when you participate in the Amazon First Reads program.
Each month, readers have the option to pick a Kindle book from a handful of titles that are hand-selected by editors. Titles span across genres, so whether you're a thriller fanatic or a romance beach reader, there's something for everyone in the sections. If you're an Amazon Prime Member, you get your selected title for free, saving you up to $5.99. If you're not a member, you'll have the option to buy your title for just $1.99, saving you up to $4.
The monthly freebies call to mind Amazon's yearly Stuff Your Kindle Day, where readers can download thousands of titles for free. While we eagerly await the next one, the Amazon First Reads program satiates our need for free reads in the meantime.
This June, there are seven titles to choose from, plus one children's book. Titles include Farah Naz Rishi's "Sorry for the Inconvenience" which is a pick for Mindy Kaling's Mindy's Book Studio.
Plus, all readers have the option to score this month's bonus short read. This month, the title is "Falling Down: The Boy in the Iron Box" by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan.
Make the most of your Kindle and score free books when you participate in the Amazon First Reads program.
SAVE $35: As of June 4, get the Nintendo Switch OLED at Woot for $314.99, $35 off its normal price of $349.99. That's a discount of 10%.
Opens in a new window Credit: Woot! Nintendo Switch OLED $314.99 at WootSeven years after its debut, the Nintendo Switch keeps on trucking. There will be a new version on the horizon soon enough, but for now, you've got plenty of time left to enjoy the console before the next one drops. If you still don't have one, a Nintendo Switch OLED is the way to go, and you can currently get one on sale right now in all its vibrant glory.
As of June 4, get a Nintendo Switch OLED for just $314.99 at Woot. That's $35 off its normal price of $349.99 and a discount of 10%. This is a new model and not refurbished, as Woot often offers up.
SEE ALSO: Lego's new 2,500-piece 'Legend of Zelda' set costs as much as a Nintendo SwitchThe Nintendo Switch OLED has a larger, 7-inch OLED screen, as its name implies, with brighter and more vivid colors than the original Switch. It comes with 64GB of internal storage (double the 32GB in the standard Switch), and an improved kickstand for you to play in Tabletop Mode when not handheld or docked to a TV. It also boasts better audio with its built-in speakers, so you can get great sound even when playing without headphones.
Whether this is your first Switch or an upgrade to the one (or multiple) you already have, this is a good deal as the OLED doesn't go on sale often. It's worth scooping up while it's up for grabs at this price, especially with such a massive Switch library available to dive into.
Save up to 39% on HP printers: At Amazon, find major savings on HP Printers. Save on ink and laser printers. Find the HP Smart Tank printer for $239.99 — that's $105 off for 30% savings.
Best HP Printer Deals Best all-in-one printer HP Smart Tank 6001 printer $239.99 at Amazon (Save $105) Get Deal Best laser printer HP LaserJet Pro 4001n printer $199 at Amazon (Save $110) Get Deal Best budget printer HP DeskJet 2855e printer $54.99 at Amazon (Save $30) Get DealDon't be left in an 8 am scramble. We've all been there, you need to be out the door when you remember that report or form that has to be printed. And of course when you go to turn on your printer, it's spotty and the ink's run out. You need a reliable printer, and HP makes some of the best. Luckily, they're on sale too.
HP makes all-in-one printers that can do it all. During this sale, you'll find deals on laser and ink printers for over $200 in savings. Here are the best HP printer deals to shop now.
SEE ALSO: Apple's M2 MacBook Air has fallen to a record-low price of $829 on Amazon Best all-in-one printer Opens in a new window Credit: HP HP Smart Tank 6001 printer $239.99 at AmazonThe HP Smart Tank 6001 is a serious printer. Instead of traditional ink cartridges, it uses ink bottles that last for thousands of pages — seriously, it can print up to 8,000 color and 6,000 black and white pages. Ink is included in the box so even though you're shelling out over $200 for a printer, it covers your ink cost too. Currently, it's on sale for $239.99, saving you $105 for 30% off.
In addition to printing, the HP Smart Tank 6001 scans and copies too. It also offers automatic two-sided printing, meaning less paper usage on your big projects.
Best laser printer Opens in a new window Credit: HP HP LaserJet Pro 4001n printer $199.00 at AmazonInkjet printers are great when you need high-quality image-based prints, but if you need high quantities of text-based documents, your best bet is a laser printer. The HP LaserJet Pro 4001n printer is a great option, especially now that it's marked down to $199. That's $110 off, saving you 36%.
This printer is for when you need a lot of pages but don't have the time to wait. The HP LaserJet Pro 4001n printer, turns out 42 pages per minute, meaning you can have hundreds of pages ready in under five minutes. It supports mobile printing if you're on the go, working with Windows and Apple devices alike. Plus, if you're working with sensitive materials, it's backed with HP Wolf Pro Security, to protect your work.
Best budget printer Opens in a new window Credit: HP HP DeskJet 2855e printer $54.99 at AmazonYou don't need to spend a lot for a great printer and the HP DeskJet 2855e printer is a perfect example of that. Usually $84.99, it's marked down to $54.99 for $30 off and 35% savings. This simple and straight forward printer does it all: Printing, scanning, and copying in both black and color.
You can print from any device, with the printer's built-in WiFi that's "self-healing", aka you hopefully won't have to spend hours troubleshooting if something goes wrong.
Included with the purchase of this DeskJet, is three months of HP Ink, a service that automatically repurchases and sends you fresh cartridges as you're about to run out. No more last minute panicking when your printer has run dry.
More HP printer dealsHP LaserJet M110w wireless printer — $79 $129 (save $50)
HP ENVY 6055e Inkjet color wireless printer — $99.99 $129.99 (save $30)
HP LaserJet MFP M140w wireless printer — $139 $209 (save $70)
HP Color Laserjet Pro 3201dw printer — $259 $339 (save $80)
HP LaserJet Pro 4001dw wireless printer — $289 $399 (save $110)
HP Laserjet Pro MFP 4101fdw wireless printer — $329 $539 (save $210)
SAVE $60: Through July 14, new and ex-subscribers to Paramount+ and Showtime can save 50% on an annual subscription of the bundled service, dropping the annual charge from $119.99 to $59.99 (which comes out to $5/month).
Opens in a new window Credit: CBS / Showtime One year of Paramount+ and Showtime $59.99The return of the sixth season of The Chi to Paramount+ has sparked the return of one of the best Paramount+ with deals we've seen — and you can get it for a limited time right now.
Through July 14, an annual subscription to Paramount+ with Showtime is 50%. This brings the annual charge from the usual $119.99 to $59.99 paid upfront, breaking down to just $4.99/month — a dollar less than the monthly cost of Paramount+'s cheapest plan that doesn't include Showtime. The promo will work for both new and former subscribers.
SEE ALSO: 70 best LGBTQ films to stream right nowWe all have a lone streaming service or two that hasn't yet moved us enough to pay for it to be in our library. If Paramount+ is one of your stragglers, here's a look at how your world will open up if you bite on this offer. On top of a ton of cultural staple movies, you'll have access to Paramount+ originals like the current season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars and Evil (which Mashable Film Editor Kristy Puchko says is the wildest show you're not watching), SHOWTIME originals like The Curse, and of course, The Chi, and CBS originals like Ghosts and Survivor.
SEE ALSO: Snag a Peacock subscription for just $19.99 for all the summer streaming you can handleParamount+ also hits the nostalgia bone: It's the place to stream all old Nickelodeon or MTV shows that you've been itching to comfort binge-watch. For sports, the Showtime bundle includes access to the NFL on CBS and UEFA Champions League Live, events like The Masters and NWSL, plus everything playing on your local CBS station.
Get a year of streaming with Paramount+ and Showtime for 50% off for a limited time.
SAVE $16: Today, you can shop the Amazon Smart Thermostat for $63.99, down from $79.99, at Amazon. That's 20% off.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Smart Thermostat $63.99 at AmazonAs summer is coming in hot with high temperatures, it's important to have a system for regulating your home's climate and keeping you comfortable. If you're someone who values reducing your energy consumption (and costs), a smart thermostat can be your go-to smart home device as we head into the season.
In a limited-time deal running today, June 4, at Amazon, you can get the Amazon Smart Thermostat for $16 off, bringing the price down 20% from $79.99 to $63.99. We saw this price back in April. If you missed out then, today presents a smart opportunity to buy.
SEE ALSO: Amazon deal of the day: Grab the M2 MacBook Air for only $829 — its lowest price on recordWhen you install the Amazon Smart Thermostat (which requires C-wiring), you gain the ability to control your home's temperature directly from your phone, no matter where you are. You can also connect to Alexa-enabled devices within your home so you can use voice commands to instantly cool things off without even getting off the couch.
You can program the thermostat to automatically adjust itself throughout the day, saving energy when you're not home, and establishing your favorite temperature when you are. In the long run, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that this thermostat can save you $50 per year on your energy bills.
Upgrade your smart home today when you shop the Amazon Smart Thermostat for 20% off.
SAVE $125: As of June 4, get the Apple HomePod at Verizon for $174.99. That's a discount of 42%.
Opens in a new window Credit: Verizon Apple HomePod $174.99 at VerizonLooking for a new smart speaker to bring more sound to a certain room in your home? If you primarily use devices in the iOS ecosystem, the latest Apple HomePod can make a great addition to your sound setup. The feature-rich yet modest speaker offers satisfying sound at a price made impossibly sweet thanks to today's deal.
As of June 4, get the 2023 Apple HomePod for just $174.99 at Verizon. That's $125 off its original price of $299.99 and a discount of 42%. This is an online-only deal, so keep that in mind. Right now the speaker is still standing strong at Best Buy for full price, so you're getting a great deal at this lower price point.
This is the 2023 edition of the smart speaker, which followed the original that debuted in 2018. It has 5 tweeters and 4 microphones with a subwoofer, all powered by the Apple S7 chip. It also includes temperature, humidity, and additional sound recognition sensors.
Mashable's Stan Schroeder praised this version of the HomePod for its "big sound with tons of bass" and its simple setup, which works seamlessly when paired with Apple devices. This is a compact speaker that you can place anywhere you'd like, and it'll pump out excellent sound, with mics and speakers to control the device by voice. All in all, it's a great buy, especially when you can get it for a bargain. If you're in the market for a smart speaker, snatch it up quickly.
TL;DR: Watch Oman vs. Scotland in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup for free on Disney+ Hotstar. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The next 2024 Men's T20 World Cup fixture is here and it's time for Oman and Scotland to go head-to-head. There's tough competition in Group B, including England, Namibia, and Australia. This marks the third game for both countries, and it's set to be a great one.
Want to catch all the action? You can livestream Oman vs. Scotland in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world, and we have all the information you need.
When is Oman vs. Scotland?Oman vs. Scotland in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup starts at 1:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. BST on June 9. This fixture takes place at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua.
How to watch Oman vs. Scotland for freeStreaming Oman vs. Scotland couldn't be easier. For smartphone users in India, you can watch the 2024 Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup for free on Disney+ Hotstar.
This free content is geo-restricted to India, so for fans elsewhere in the, you'll need to access this free live stream with a VPN. These are tools that can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in India, meaning you can access this free content on the Disney+ Hotstar app from anywhere in the world.
Access free T20 Cricket World Cup live streams by following these simple steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in India
Download the Disney+ Hotstar mobile app
Watch Oman vs. Scotland in the 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup for free from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch Oman vs. Scotland (plus the rest of the tournament) before recovering your investment.
What is the best VPN for Disney+ Hotstar?ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing live sport on Disney+ Hotstar, for a number of reasons:
Servers in 105 countries including India
Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
Strict no-logging policy so your data is 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 — 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.
Watch Oman vs. Scotland in the 2024 T20 World Cup for free with ExpressVPN.
TL;DR: Watch West Indies vs. Uganda in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup for free on Disney+ Hotstar. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
Co-hosts of the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup, the West Indies, are next to the pitch in the T20 World Cup. This year's tournament marks the second time the region has hosted the games, with matches being held at several iconic venues including the Kensington Oval in Barbados, the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago, and the Guyana National Stadium.
Having already played against Papua New Guinea on June 2, the co-hosts will now take on Uganda in the 18th match of the tournament.
It's set to be a great game, so if you want to tune in to West Indies vs. Uganda in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world, don't worry, we have all the information you need.
When is West Indies vs. Uganda?West Indies vs. Uganda in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on June 8 / 1:30 a.m. BST on June 9. This match will be played at the Providence Stadium in Georgetown, Guyana.
How to watch West Indies vs. Uganda for freeFans in India with smartphones will be able to watch the 2024 Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup for free on the Disney+ Hotstar app.
This free content is geo-restricted to India, but fans from across the world can access this free live stream with the use of a VPN. VPNs are tools that can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in India, so you can access this free content on the Disney+ Hotstar app from anywhere in the world.
Access free T20 Cricket World Cup live streams by following these simple steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in India
Download the Disney+ Hotstar mobile app
Watch West Indies vs. Uganda in the 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup for free from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch select T20 fixtures before recovering your investment.
What is the best VPN for Disney+ Hotstar?ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing live sport on Disney+ Hotstar, for a number of reasons:
Servers in 105 countries including India
Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
Strict no-logging policy so your data is 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 — 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.
Watch West Indies vs. Uganda in the 2024 T20 World Cup for free with ExpressVPN.
A new internal database leak has revealed thousands of privacy incidents at Google over a span of six years, many of which had not been publicly known about before.
The Google leak, obtained and first reported on by tech outlet 404 Media, includes a range of privacy issues across a number of Google products that affected a broad user base including children, car owners, and even video-game giant Nintendo.
Leaked Google database reveals significant privacy breachesThe database consisted of privacy incidents reported internally by Google employees in order for the issue to be investigated and fixed. 404 Media received the internal Google database from an anonymous source. The outlet has verified the legitimacy of the leak and Google has confirmed it as well.
“At Google, employees can quickly flag potential product issues for review by the relevant teams," Google said in a statement provided to 404 Media. "When an employee submits the flag they suggest the priority level to the reviewer. The reports obtained by 404 are from over six years ago and are examples of these flags—every one was reviewed and resolved at that time. In some cases, these employee flags turned out not to be issues at all or were issues that employees found in third party services.”
Thousands of privacy incidents are detailed in the Google database. Here are some of the biggest ones.
Childrens' privacy affectedThe incident potentially affecting the most users involved Socratic, a homework helper app that Google acquired in 2019. According to the leaked database, more than one million users' email addresses were publicly available on the page source of the Socratic.org website. Furthermore, the emails, along with other sensitive data like IP addresses, were available for any bad actor to scrape for over a year before the issue was addressed. The impacted users included children.
In fact, children were found to be affected in a number of these privacy incidents in the Google database. For example, childrens' voices were accidentally being logged in the YouTube Kids app at one point. In a separate incident, one thousand childrens' speech data was recorded and logged in a Google speech service. The database also lists an incident where a filter that was supposed to stop audio recordings feature children was "not correctly applied"
License plates transcribedIf someone had their car parked on public streets accessible by Google Maps' Street View, there's a chance that their license plate — and its location — could have been logged by the search giant.
According to the database, a Google employee reported in 2016 that Street View was transcribing license plates captured in photos to text. The report states that Google had a system in place to detect license plates and avoid transcribing them, but for "reasons as-yet known," the system failed." As a result, Street View "inadvertently contains a database of geolocated license plate numbers and license plate number fragments.”
Nintendo's YouTube announcements leakedOn the bright side, this privacy incident did not affect many Google users. However, it did affect one of the biggest video game companies in the world: Nintendo.
According to the database, private videos uploaded to Nintendo's YouTube account were accessed by a Google employee. The information in these videos were then leaked publicly before Nintendo officially made these announcements to the public. The report states that it was determined that the unauthorized access by the Google employee was "non-intentional."
Check out 404 Media's report for further details about even more privacy incidents revealed in the leaked Google database.
Mashable reached out to Google and Nintendo for comment. We will update this piece when we hear back.
ChatGPT appears to be having some difficulties today.
OpenAI's popular AI tool is currently unavailable for some users, with the issue have been identified and a fix underway, per the company's status page.
SEE ALSO: Microsoft outage affects Bing, Copilot, DuckDuckGo, and ChatGPTDown Detector, a site that keeps track of website downtime, shows a surge in reports from users in the early hours of Tuesday morning (disclosure: Down Detector is owned by Mashable parent company, Ziff Davis).
Credit: downdetector.comOpenAI hasn't revealed the nature of the issue. The latest update, at 2am PT, says: "We are continuing to work on a fix for this issue."
The first update, acknowledging an issue that OpenAI had started investigating, was posted at 00:21 PT.
We will update this article when more information comes in.
If you have a bit of a problem when it comes to charging your devices, let it be said that this review is a safe space for you.
I don't know how it happens, but my earbuds, headphones, and phone are all perpetually in low-power mode, no matter how diligently (I think) I charge them. So when I received an email from Marshall saying the new Major V headphones would come with 100 hours of battery life, I knew I had to put them to the test.
During the course of my testing, I was surprised, I was surprisingly disappointed, and ultimately, I came away with the sense that these headphones were just alright, but would fit the bill for a very specific target customer.
Marshall Major V headphones priceThe Marshall Major V headphones retail for $149.99, the same price the Major IV headphones hit the market at. This isn't an outrageous price, but it is a price that you'll usually find on noise-cancelling headphones, which these, I realized after requesting my review sample, are not. Thus, the first surprising disappointment I encountered (although this is mostly on me — the Major IV headphones don't offer ANC either, and no information I'd received suggested the case would be different with the Major Vs).
The Major V headphones do support Bluetooth LE though, which means they'll work with Auracast (which our sister site PCMag describes as "a hotspot, but for audio").
The Major V headphones come with a nice long 3.5mm cable and the super short USB-C charging cable that inexplicably comes with every pair of headphones. Credit: Bethany Allard / MashableWith that in mind, I was also a bit surprised that these headphones came without a carrying case — for $150, it feels like it's not outrageous that they would. If you're looking for a deal, the Major IV headphones are marked down to $100 at the time of writing (and still claim an 80 hour battery life).
Marshall Major V sound quality is fantasticOne hundred hours of battery life is pointless if the headphones don't sound good, so I'm happy to report on that front, they didn't let me down. The 40mm dynamic drivers delivered heavy bass at low and high volumes without sounding crunchy, highs that came through clearly without sounding thin, and mids that didn't get lost in the fray.
With the companion app, you can play around with the equalizer presets, of which there are five: bass boost, mid boost, treble boost, mid reduction, and finally Marshall — the brand's signature mix. You can also create custom EQ settings that you can save as a preset, but you can only save one at a time.
SEE ALSO: Sony just announced its bass-heavy ULT Wear headphones: Our reviewThe differences came through pretty clearly to my ears: "Killing in the Name" by Rage Against the Machine sounded perfectly angry with the mid reduction preset, as did Daft Punk's "One More Time/Aerodynamic" live set. On the other end of the spectrum, the Marshall preset had Rachmaninoff's "Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor" sounding excellently balanced, even with a wide variety of instruments contributing to the piece. (As a side note, anyone looking for an intense amount of a genre variety in their music should check out Mashable's headphone testing playlist).
Overall, it's a decent equalizer that's accessible to the non-audio savvy among us but can still appeal to audiophiles. We still prefer the EQ on the Sony XM5 headphones (and earbuds), as it's slightly more customizable and helps guide folks who don't know what they're doing with equalizers to finding the balance they prefer. Still, those headphones are at least $150 more than the Major Vs, so the discrepancy makes sense.
The Marshall equalizer (left) vs. the Sony equalizer (right). Credit: Screenshot: Marshall Credit: Screenshot: SonyWhen using passive playback, you lose your EQ customization unless you're plugged into the device with the Marshall app on it. Still, even without any adjustments, they sounded great when I had them plugged into my mini amp while practicing guitar and when listening to Spotify on my laptop.
The 3.5mm cable came in handy when I was practicing guitar (please ignore the cable management situation in the background). Credit: Bethany Allard / Mashable The Major V battery life is in fact majorMost of the headphones I've tested out have about 25 to 30 hours of battery life. Upon realizing that Marshall hadn't decided to include active noise cancellation on the Major V headphones, I was admittedly slightly less wowed by the 100 hour claim, but still, it stands out from other non-noise cancelling headphones out there that tend to have battery life in the 50 to 60 hour range.
For the first week I had them, I casually tested the Major Vs by wearing them a lot — despite what I'd estimate to be at least 20 hours of use, they didn't dip below 80 percent battery life. To more accurately verify that the 100 hour battery life was legit, I pulled out my laptop, threw on a music livestream, maxed out the volume of the headphones, and recorded their audio until they died (making sure that there were no stoppages when I slept or wasn't at home).
SEE ALSO: Ultimate Ears Epicboom review: Should you take this $350 speaker on your next camping trip?Not only did they last the full 100 hours — they died only when reaching 106 hours and 48 minutes of playtime. In other words, if your biggest beef with your current headphone situation is that you're constantly putting them back on the charger, the Major Vs could be your answer, but I hesitate to recommend them on that metric alone (more on that below).
The Marshall app also offered battery preservation features, allowing you to select up to three options to prolong the overall lifespan of the battery.
The Marshall app allows you to choose how many battery preservation options you want to select. Credit: Screenshot: Marshall The design is cool, but only functional to an extentAs much as I loved not having to worry about battery life, I loved wearing these headphones for long periods of time much, much less. Undeniably, they feel durable and Marshall's signature retro style is a cool look, but unfortunately, this was a case where beauty was pain: After about an hour, I felt these headphones squeezing my head and by hour two, I wanted them off.
The Marshall Major V headphones (right) look much cooler than my well-loved Bose QuietComfort 35 IIs (left), but also are much less comfortable. Credit: Bethany Allard / MashableThis was surprising to me as I wouldn't consider my head particularly large (nor would I let my vanity win out for the sake of transparency in this review, I firmly believe I've got a mid-sized melon). I've also tested over-ear headphones from Bose, Bowers & Wilkins, Anker Soundcore, and Audio-Technica and never had an issue with discomfort enough for it to be distracting.
In fact, I'd consider these Marshall headphones to be the least comfortable I've ever tested. Admittedly, those were all over-ear headphones and the Major Vs are on-ear headphones. It's a seemingly small distinction, but an important one that made itself known via the pressure on my ears.
SEE ALSO: I was surprised by how much I loved Bose's new Ultra Open EarbudsComfort-aside, I did appreciate the ease and minimalism of the controls. The multidirectional gold knob on the right cup turns the headphones on and off with a push, and also allows you to play and pause music, control the volume, and skip ahead and go back through songs. It's incredibly simple and worked exactly as advertised, and actually had me using the headphone controls to adjust the volume instead of reaching for my phone like I usually would. The M-button on the left ear cup can be customized with the Marshall app to be used for Spotify tap, one of your equalizer presets, the voice assistant, or to do nothing at all.
The two buttons keep things simple, but efficient on these headphones. Credit: Bethany Allard / MashableAnd unlike other headphones, these ones not only have a 3.5mm cable and audio jack (looking at you, AirPods Max), they also play passively without a hitch (and you, Bose QuietComfort Ultras). The ear cups also fold up and in, making them nice and compact for throwing in your bag.
They lack more premium featuresFor the most part, these headphones deliver on the basics. They sound great, they offer multipoint pairing and it's actually easy to switch between devices (I can't say the same for much higher priced headphones), they charge quickly, and their on-ear buttons make sense.
The most premium-feeling feature these headphones offer is Auracast compatibility, and that's mostly because it's a newer technology. With that said, that doesn't really change the day-to-day experience of these headphones for most people, who are likely to be wearing them when they're alone (or want to be left alone).
They do also have wireless charging, but they are a little weird to balance on an ear cup. (Note: I didn't have a wireless charger to test out this function on my own).
The headphones aren't too difficult to balance, but it'd be weird to charge them like this for hours. Credit: Bethany Allard / MashableStill, beyond that, they felt lacking. Spatial audio could've been neat, but if Marshall couldn't swing that at $150, even halfway decent noise-cancelling would've made these headphones feel like a more distinct step up from their past generation. It also bears repeating that a carrying case would've also gone a long way at this price point.
And finally, while 100 hours of battery life is an outlier, I don't know that that makes these headphones special on their own. Not go all Sean Parker via The Social Network, but 100 hours of battery life isn't cool. You know what is? Headphones so comfortable I feel like I could wear them non-stop for at least 10 hours. And with these, I was ready take them off at hour two. Honestly, I'm not sure who the person is who would notice a massive difference between 80-hour and 100-hour battery life, or for that matter, 60-hour and 100-hour battery life.
Ultimately, even though they deliver on the battery life claim, it feels a bit insubstantial without other features on these headphones to supplement it.
Are the Marshall Major V headphones worth it?There are two major scenarios I could see someone going for these headphones:
They only plan on using them for short periods of time and have minimal need for ANC.
They're completely in love with the design, and again, don't really care if their headphones have ANC.
Otherwise, I would say their long lasting battery life would need a slightly more comfortable design to make them worth it on that basis alone, and even then, they'd need more to make them fully worth their price. There's no denying that they have a full, rich sound, but there are simply more budget-friendly headphones out there that offer better extras for a fraction of the price (and still deliver on the audio front).
If these headphones were $75 to $100, they'd be easier to recommend. But at $150, I'd say they're probably a pass for most people.
Marshall Major V headphones $149.99 at Amazon
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