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Google Calendar is getting a big design revamp, so it may look quite different on your web browser. Among the changes is the option to toggle to dark mode, which some users will certainly welcome.
Google published a blog detailing the changes, which began rolling out this week. Most of the changes are a part of the company's shift to its Material Design 3 standards. You can expect different buttons, new fonts, and a focus on legibility.
SEE ALSO: How to share your Google calendarGoogle wrote about changes were:
Controls (like buttons, dialogs, and sidebars) that are more modern and accessible
Interface typography that uses Google’s custom-designed and highly-legible typefaces
Iconography that is legible and crisp, with a fresh feel
Of course, there's dark mode, which many people prefer for battery conservation and eye strain. The dark mode option is available in the settings icon at the top-right corner of your Google Calendar, under the "Appearance" tab.
Google gave a preview of what the new calendar and dark mode options will look like.
Credit: Google Dark mode! Credit: GoogleWhile the changes to Google Calendar might not be the most dramatic shifts in history, it's good to be ready for anything new in a tool you likely use daily.
SAVE $220: As of Oct. 24, get the 34-inch Alienware Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor for $679.99 at Dell. That's a discount of 29%.
Opens in a new window Credit: Dell Alienware Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor $679.99 at DellA great monitor can completely transform your favorite games. When you can see everything in stunning detail, there's no screen tearing, and you've got the perfect blend of contrast and brilliant colors that highlight the game's graphics, you're enhancing your experience. Same goes with crazy colorful games – the better things look, the more fun you'll have since you're not bogged down wondering if you're missing out on the way things should look. And right now, you can snag a great price on a monitor that'll help you take your gaming sessions to the next level.
As of Oct. 24, you can get the 34-inch Alienware Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor for $679.99 from Dell. That's $220 off its normal price of $899 and a discount of 29%.
This behemoth of a monitor will take up plenty of desk real estate, but it's worth it for the immersion, given its curve. It boasts a 165Hz refresh rate via DisplayPort and 100Hz via HDMi, with AMD FreeSync and VESA AdaptiveSync options. With a 0.1 ms response time, you'll absolutely notice some improvements in how you play, too – that kind of speed can make all the difference between winning and losing in games like the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
You'll get a low-latency picture with tear-free gaming, smooth gameplay, and great-looking colors as well as darker shades thanks to the QD-OLED curved 1800 panel. Beyond that, the monitor is attractive on its own, with the iconic Alienware logo on the back and a supportive swiveling base that you can use to customize how your screen is angled and how it fits on your desk or table. It's high time for a splurge, so might as well grab this monitor while it's still available for this kind of price.
It's no secret that kids love Roblox, which has led to tons of parental concerns about child safety over the years. Now, the company behind the game is doing something about it.
Bloomberg reported that Roblox is adding enhanced child safety features sometime next month. These include new accounts for parents that allow them to see what their kids are getting up to online, as well as requirements for parental permission to access certain features or modes for players who are 13 or younger.
SEE ALSO: Google launches new gaming world for kids on RobloxPut bluntly, these features may feel like too little, too late for some of Roblox's biggest critics. As a robust platform for game creation, Roblox has an essentially unlimited number of games and modes for players to mess around with, and inevitably, some of those are going to be inappropriate at best and actively exploitative at worst.
In just the latest of Roblox's many high-profile child safety-related problems, a woman arrested in Florida last week faces a deeply disturbing allegation that she coerced a 10 year-old into doing serious harm to a baby. There is, sadly, a long history of related cases. A 2022 lawsuit accused Roblox of allowing for a young girl to be sexually and financially exploited, for example. Sony, for its part, blocked Roblox from appearing on PlayStation consoles until recently over safety concerns.
But some child safety features are better than none.
From Apple to Google, this week has brought us plenty of excellent deals on wishlist-worthy brands and products. And since we're still over a month out from Black Friday, we're welcoming the deals with open arms. If you're looking to partake in some early holiday shopping, we've got you covered with the best Amazon deals you can shop each day.
Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on Oct. 24. If you missed out on our picks from earlier this week, be sure to take a look. Many of the deals from Oct. 22 and Oct. 23 are still available to add to your cart, including a pair of Sony headphones for under $40 and a coupon that drops the Fire TV Stick 4K Max to a record-low.
Our top pick Apple MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $699.99 at AmazonWant to upgrade your MacBook? You can do it on a budget if you opt for the 13.6-inch M2 MacBook Air from 2022. Sure, it's not the latest and greatest MacBook on the market, but it's still a very solid laptop. Tech Reporter Alex Perry gave it the Mashable Choice Award badge of honor, praising its peppy M2 processor, rock-solid battery life, slim profile, and more than satisfying keyboard design. Not only did it get a permanent price drop back in March when the M3 made its debut, knocking its starting price down from $1,099 to $999, but Amazon also just knocked another $299.01 off as of Oct. 24. That brings the price down to a wallet-friendly all-time low of $699.99.
Read our full review of the M2 MacBook Air.
Amazon Luna wireless controller $49.99 at AmazonWhile we haven't had the honor, our buds at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) tested and reviewed the Amazon Luna controller and dubbed it "an excellent gamepad that provides the optimal Luna game-streaming experience." The real standout is its separate WiFi connection, which helps reduce input lag as you play. While technically an optional add-on for the Luna gaming experience, they called it a "must-have" and granted it an Editors' Choice award. It's regularly $69.99, but you can save $20 as of Oct. 24 and pick one up for only $49.99.
Google Pixel tablet (128GB) $274.99 at AmazonGoogle's first attempt at a tablet went much better than its first attempt at a smartwatch. The specs aren't going to blow you away, but they're definitely acceptable; it packs a Google Tensor G2 chip with 8GB of RAM under its hood and 8MP cameras on the front and back, an 11-inch 2560 x 1600 display, and up to 12 hours of battery life per charge. It really shines when paired with the speaker dock (sold separately), which transforms it into a useful smart display or, as Mashable's Alex Perry called it, "a nifty little desktop TV." Regularly $399, you can grab the 128GB version on sale for just $274.99 as of Oct. 24.
Read our full review of the Google Pixel tablet.
Beats Solo 4 $129.99 at AmazonWhile not as impressive as the 50% price drop they got on Prime Day, this 35% discount on the Beats Solo 4 is still pretty dang good. Just released earlier this year, the Beats Solo 4s improve upon the previous generation with upgraded drivers, rebalanced acoustics, and an improved frequency response. Translation: they pack more dynamic sound. They also have a better battery life, clocking in at about 50 hours (10 hours more than their predecessor). Our one qualm is the lack of noise-cancelling technology. At the sale price of $129.99, however, we're willing to overlook it.
None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.
SAVE $500: Shop the M3 MacBook Pro for $1,499 at Best Buy. That's $500 in savings for 25% off.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M3 chip, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,499.00 at AppleWe've tested a lot of laptops here at Mashable, so we don't speak in hyperbole when we say something is the best. Whether you're in need of a cheap laptop or something that can handle heavy-duty video editing, we've got you covered. If you're in the market for the latter or maybe you've just been dragging your feet on upgrading your MacBook, Best Buy is delivering the ultimate deal on the best laptop for creatives.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 chip, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD, is on sale at Best Buy. It comes with hardware accelerated ray-tracing, elevating the display on graphics for a more realistic look. Plus, it has an 18% increase in power over the previous M2 model.
There are rumors that new MacBooks are coming next week that will have the M4 chip. We've seen what said chip can do in the iPad Pro, and are stoked to see the power it has in a MacBook. That being said, the M3 MacBook is still the best laptop we've seen from the fruit-brand and if you care more about savings than the newest tech, now is the time to shop.
Right now, get the MacBook Pro 14-inch model with M3 chip for just $1,499 at Best Buy. This laptop comes with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD, plenty of power for photo editing, graphic design, and more. This deal saves you $500 for 25% off.
SAVE UP TO 40%: Coffee makers from brands like Ninja, Philips, Keurig, and more are on sale at Amazon for up to 40% off.
Top coffee makers deals at Amazon Best overall deal Ninja CFN601 Espresso and Coffee Barista System $189.94 at Amazon (save $60.05) Get Deal Best budget-friendly deal Keurig K-Mini Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker $59.99 at Amazon (save $40) Get Deal Best splurge Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Coffee Machine $689.95 at Amazon (save $310.04) Get DealSpooky season is here, which means we're thrilled about decorative skeletons, but it also means we're dealing with some dark mornings. Soon we'll turn the clocks back by an hour which will help get some daylight back, but chilly winter mornings can be tough regardless. What we need is something to lure us out of bed each morning. Something that we look forward to. Thanks to some great sale prices at Amazon, a coffee maker is ready to become the reason we get out of bed this winter.
Whether you're a simple cup of black coffee kind of person or someone who prefers an extra frothy cappuccino, Amazon has a coffee maker deal today that'll please. Here are some of our favorites:
Best overall deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Our pick: Ninja CFN601 Espresso and Coffee Barista System $189.94 at AmazonVersatility wins with the Ninja CFN601 Espresso and Coffee Barista System. The system allows you to brew up a pot of drip coffee, make a single-serving cup for yourself, pull an espresso shot from an espresso capsule, or craft a foamy latte. While the machine usually costs $249.99, it's on sale at Amazon for $189.94 which means you'll save an impressive $60.05.
The Ninja Espresso and Coffee Barista System can be especially great for households that have different coffee preferences like a busy college student who prefers a quick espresso and night owl who can breeze through half a pot of coffee while working well into the night. The machine uses Ninja's barista plus technology which keeps water at an ideal brewing temperature and uses a 19-bar pressure system to better extract coffee's natural flavors. Plus, the large-capacity 60-ounce coffee reservoir means you'll need to refill less often.
Best budget-friendly deal Opens in a new window Credit: Keurig Our pick: Keurig K-Mini Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker $59.99 at AmazonIf you're shopping on a budget or you have limited counter space in your kitchen, the slender Keurig K-Mini Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker could be great. Normally priced at $99.99, the Keurig is on sale at Amazon for just $59.99 in colors like Dusty Rose, Evergreen, and Oasis to add a pop of color to your morning. This sale price means you'll be scoring a 40% discount.
Measuring less than five inches wide, the Keurig is great for sliding into small spaces in your kitchen without sacrificing on functionality. You'll be able to brew a 6 to 12 ounce cup of coffee in mere minutes. It's also an energy-efficient model with an auto-shutoff that kicks in 90 seconds after the last brew, so you'll never need to worry about if you remembered to turn the coffee maker off.
Best splurge Opens in a new window Credit: Philips Our pick: Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Coffee Machine $692.96 at AmazonFor those who frequent the local coffee house several times a week, the Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Coffee Machine is meant for your kitchen counter. The machine's normal price is listed at $999.99 but on it's on sale at Amazon today for $692.96 which saves a whopping $307.03. While the price means this machine isn't the best option for a casual or occasional coffee drinker, it could be awesome for those who grab one, two, or three drinks per day from the coffee shop.
The Philips is designed for ease with five one-touch buttons to make espresso, coffee, an Americano, cappuccino, or latte macchiato. There's also a hot water button for those evening herbal teas or hot chocolates. Inside, the machine uses a ceramic grinder that Philips says should last for 20,000 cups of coffee. If your household makes four cups of coffee per day, you'll reach 20,000 cups in about 13.5 years.
The Philips coffee machine also allows you to select your ideal coffee strength and volume. The two-part milk system can easily be washed under the tap in as little as 15 seconds or you can pop it in the dishwasher.
More teens want to see friendship on screen, not romance.
Last year, researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles found that teens and young adults think there's too much sex and romance in TV and movies, according to its annual Teens and Screens report out of the Center for Scholars and Storytellers (CSS). This year's report found that the figure went up: 63.5 percent of adolescents want stories focused on friendship and platonic relationships, up from 51.5 percent last year.
SEE ALSO: Why do I feel lonely when I have friends?The number of adolescents who said sex and sexual content aren't needed to advance the plot of TV shows and movies also jumped, from 47.5 percent last year to 62.4 percent this year. Additionally, 46 percent are interested in more asexual and/or aromantic characters on screen, up from 39 percent last year.
"The romance doesn't need to be the biggest part of the plot. The relationships need to involve less jealousy and the plot shouldn't fixate so much on the relationship being formed. They really aren't that dramatic," said an anonymous 17-year-old quoted in the report. "It would also be awesome to see more diverse groups such as queer people in romantic relationships. That's more realistic for the real world and I like seeing more representation."
The report clarifies that survey questions regarding romance and sex weren't shown to younger adolescents aged 10-13. Those 14-24 years old were asked, however, around 1,200 participants surveyed in early August this year. CSS considers ages 10-24 "extended adolescence," when young people form their own opinions and gain independence.
Ten- to 13-year-olds were asked about friendship, though, CSS's founder and executive director Yalda T. Uhls confirmed to Mashable. As one anonymous 12-year-old commented, "I think more friendships should be shown. And just because boys and girls are friends doesn't mean they have to be romantic."
Young people seem to be tired of "the same dated and unrelatable romantic tropes on screen," Alisha J. Hines, director of research at CSS, said in the press release. "Teens and young adults want to see stories that more authentically reflect a full spectrum of nuanced relationships."
"Teens and Screens" also offers insights unrelated to romance. One is that teens love fantasy, with 36.2 percent saying they most wanted to see that genre. Adolescents want to see "hopeful, uplifting content with people beating the odds" and less content about the rich and famous. No Succession or The White Lotus for them, supposedly.
The study also found that around a third of adolescents (31.1 percent) consider social media the most authentic media space — but almost half (45.1) cringe when they watch portrayals of social media in TV and movies. Despite the social media love, 48.1 percent of adolescents say they talk about TV and movies more than they talk about social media.
Teen respondents actually prefer going to the movies during opening weekend over other leisurely activities like going to a concert or playing a new video game as it's released. According to the study, however, they'd rather see a story about friends rather than lovers.
All the insights about young people's thoughts on TV and movies can be found at the full "Teens and Screens" report.
SAVE $299.01: As of October 23, get the Apple MacBook Air (M2 chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for $699.99, down from $999, at Amazon. That's a 30% discount and the lowest price we've seen.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple MacBook Air (M2 chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $699.99 at AmazonSome apples are rotten right to the core (yes, that's a Charli XCX reference). But when it comes to MacBooks, you can occasionally score a ruby-red deal. The holidays are almost upon us, so whether you want a new laptop of your own or you want to give the perfect gift to someone else, you can save big right now on a MacBook you'll love using, thanks to its portable size and incredibly lightweight frame.
As of Oct. 24, get the Apple MacBook Air (M2 chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for just $699.99 at Amazon. That's $299.01 off its normal price of $999 and a 30% discount. That's the lowest price we've seen so far.
SEE ALSO: Snag the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for its lowest price yetThe MacBook Air is the thinnest and lightest MacBook yet at just 2.7 pounds. It has a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display and boasts over 500 nits of brightness and support for a billion colors. Beyond that, it's powered by the Apple M2 chip, an 8-core CPU, and 24GB of unified memory. It's ready as-is for Apple Intelligence as well, so you don't have to splurge on the newest MacBook to take the new AI-based features Apple has up its sleeve for a spin.
With 18 hours of battery life, a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, and two Thunderbolt ports as well as MagSafe charging, the MacBook Air is super convenient and useful to have around, whether you're using it to stay connected with work or just browsing the internet and catching up on email each day. No matter what you use it for, it's a steal at this price, so grab one while they're still in stock.
We've just entered Week 8 of the NFL season, but — since that's nearly halfway through the regular season — some teams are already pretty much cooked.
There are four teams with just one win: the New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans, and Carolina Panthers. If you're a fan of any of those teams, for instance, your 2024 season is pretty much done, barring a huge miracle. And if you root for one of the seven two-win teams — the Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, Las Vegas Raiders, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Giants, L.A. Rams, and New Orleans Saints — then you probably need a slightly smaller miracle. As the saying goes, there's always next year.
As a matter of fact, it might be time to start thinking about next year. Pushing off your hopes to the next season is a tale as old as time. As a fan of the Philadelphia 76ers — perhaps the sports franchise most associated with tanking — I empathize with fans of bad NFL teams who have already turned their attention to the 2025 NFL Draft.
SEE ALSO: How a Monday Night Football mishap may have exposed deep problems with Google SearchWe've taken the time to collect some of the best online resources for fans of teams that stink to help you better prepare for next year's draft. After all, hope springs eternal.
TankathonThe NFL has relatively simple draft rules compared with the NBA's arcane lottery system. But Tankathon remains an indispensable resource for teams that suck. It's a website that tracks where each team would stand in the next year's draft, according to the results thus far in the season.
Here's how the 2025 draft would look right now, for instance.
Congrats, Pats fans. Credit: TankathonScroll down a bit, and you can also find Tankathon's Mock Draft for 2025, which is far too early to take seriously but still fun to look at.
The Panthers trying again at QB is interesting. Credit: TankathonIf your NFL team is trash, think of Tankathon as a hub of hope. It's where you go to remind yourself that at least a good draft pick is coming. It's a place where you get to think of the potentially good players of the future rather than the bad ones of the present.
The Ringer's NFL draft coverageI'm a big fan of The Ringer's NFL coverage, especially their podcast — hosted by Danny Kelly, Danny Heifetz, and Craig Horlbeck — that oscillates between covering the draft and fantasy football, depending on the time of year. Right now, the pod is centered on fantasy football, but it will switch over as the draft nears. However, the outlet still provides in-depth coverage of the college games and the draft, which you can find on its NFL Draft landing page. The site also has perhaps the best and most intuitive draft guide around. The 2025 version hasn't been released yet, but it always features incredibly in-depth scouting reports, digestible summaries, and an easy-to-navigate design.
SEE ALSO: How much would it really cost to watch every NFL game on TV? Draft expertsNow's the time to start beefing up on the college players your team might draft. There's a whole cottage industry based around prognosticating players' transition from college to the pros.
Here's a quick list, with links, to some of the NFL draft folks I've read, listened to, or otherwise appreciated over the years. Note that some of these people also cover the NFL at large, so you may get varying content.
Todd McShay, the former ESPN stalwart, just launched a podcast on The Ringer.
Dane Brugler, NFL draft analyst at The Athletic, puts out a yearly comprehensive guide dubbed The Beast.
Lance Zierlein does NFL draft coverage for the league's media outlet.
Ben Solak, who covers the NFL as a whole for ESPN, does a great job with the draft and breaking down how the game works for the average fan.
As previously noted, Tankathon has a constantly updated mock draft, but it's far from alone. If your team is awful, it's fun to constantly check in on who you might take in the draft, according to different outlets. Even this early in the season, you can find mocks on CBS, Fox Sports, and ESPN. And you can keep Googling throughout the year because many outlets update their mock drafts weekly.
YouTube highlightsGranted, this one's a bit kooky, but if your team is crap, then YouTube highlights might be just the thing you need. Hear me out: Instead of lamenting over your bad team, watch old clips from when they were good. Sure, the Patriots are godawful now, but you can watch 30 minutes of every single touchdown pass Tom Brady threw to Rob Gronkowski. Yes, the Titans are hapless at the moment, but you can still watch clips of Derrick Henry running over people while wearing a Tennessee uniform.
Your football present might stink, but at least you have the future draft prognostications and past triumphs to tide you over until next season.
It's happening - albeit a little later than originally planned.
On Wednesday, Tesla had its quarterly earnings call for Q3 2024, with the financials looking healthy: Revenue and earnings went up year over year (8% and 17%, respectively, with Tesla's energy generation and storage business performing exceptionally well (a 52% increase). The company's profitability increased, making up for quarterly deliveries which, at 470,000, were slightly lower than expected.
But after the somewhat disappointing 'We, Robot" event, in which Tesla showed us a robotaxi, robovan and a robot which won't hit the market for years, the big question was: When is the company launching that cheaper car it promised a while ago?
The short answer is: We don't really know what is being launched. But we do know a bit more about when it's being launched.
"Preparations remain underway for our offering of new vehicles — including more affordable models — which we will begin launching in the first half of 2025," the company said in its earnings report.
While this is vague — we don't know how many new models are coming, and which one of them will come first — it gives hope that the company will launch a more affordable Tesla (perhaps the rumored Model 2) fairly soon.
Tesla did provide a little more info about this during the call. "As Elon and Vaibhav both said, it’s our plan to meet that in the first half of next year. Our mission has always been to lower the cost of our vehicles to increase the adoption of sustainable energy and transport. Part of that is lowering the cost for current vehicles," a company rep said, before CEO Elon Musk jumped in and started talking about the Robotaxi (CyberCab) which he says will cost "30k" "with incentive."
When asked for more clarity on when, exactly, Tesla plans to launch the "$25,000 non-robotaxi regular car model," Musk went into a rant about the future being all about "autonomous electric vehicles," before saying that "having a regular 25K model is pointless."
"It would be silly. Like it would be completely at odds with what we believe," he said.
It sure appears he was talking about the Robotaxi, as he reiterated: "What we designed is optimized for autonomy. It will cost on the order of — cost roughly 25K, so it is a 25K car. And you can — you will be able to buy one exclusively if you want. So, it just won't have steering wheels and pedals."
(Do note that Elon is contradicting himself by saying the CyberCab (Robotaxi) will cost $25,000 after claiming it will cost $30,000 with incentives (so, roughly $37,000) just minutes ago).
SEE ALSO: Tesla's Optimus robots at 'We, Robot' event were not very autonomousAll of this makes it incredibly unclear as to what, actually, is being launched in the "first half of 2025," given that the Tesla is planning to launch the Robotaxi "before 2027" but no sooner than 2026. Will the current models get cheaper? Will there be a "more affordable" new Tesla that costs more than $25,000 but still less than the cheapest Model 3, which costs $42,490 before incentives? Will it just be some sort of a trimmed down variant of the Model 3 or Model Y? We'll have to wait and see.
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.
We all have the best intentions when it comes to entertaining the kids — outdoor activities, board games, sports classes, wood whittling — but it doesn't always turn out that way. Screens are just too handy and easy. Not to mention parents are generally exhausted from the reality of the working week and, well, parenting.
Indeed, it's only a matter of time before you'll turn to technology to save the day. Nothing captures the attention of a child like a desktop, tablet, laptop, or mobile, and there's nothing you can do about it. It's time to just accept it. And let's be honest: Modern kids have never known a world without the Internet and screens.
The problem, of course, is that the internet is full of danger for kids, including explicit materials, bullying, and cyber criminals. Fortunately, there is a solution in the form of parental control software. If that sound a bit new and scary, here's a quick explainer and a selection of the best options to keep your kids safe.
What is parental control software?In the most basic terms, it's a software that helps you to manage all the devices your kids use — as well as the way they use them. It's all about making sure the online world is a safe space for your kids to explore. Though you should chat with your littles ones about the importance of safety before you let them loose online or implement any software.
How does parental control software work?Parental control software lets you keep tabs your child's phone, tablet, or computer via an app. You can monitor internet searches and browsing history, as well as block inappropriate apps (or block distracting apps during homework hours) or even limit device usage all together. It's less invasive than physically going through their phone or computer. And when kids know that their activity is being watched or managed, they're more likely to practice better cyber safety habits.
What's a safe amount of screen time for kids?It's easy to get sucked into scaremongering over kids' screen time. It's not the end of the world if kids have more screens than parents would like, and parents should give themselves a break when it comes to relieving the stress of parenting with a little screen time. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests very limited screen time for children under two years old, an hour a day between the ages of two and five, and two hours between the ages of five and eight. Beyond that it's important to talk to your child about responsible screen use. Problems associated with too much screen time include weight gain, sleep problems, and general inactivity.
What is geofencing?Parental control software can also help keep tabs on your kid when they're not at home. Though most have GPS and some sort of basic "Where's my child?" function, only a select few software options offer geofencing, which is a big help for parents juggling the schedules of multiple children.
This location-based service lets you set up virtual boundaries around where a child should or shouldn't be, as well as a specific time that the child should be there. Let's say that your child goes straight from school to a sports practice three times a week. The geofencing feature will monitor their phone's location and will alert you if your child doesn't show up to the scheduled area on time. Teenagers may even enjoy not being bombarded with "Where are you?" texts. Geofencing can also be used to monitor web time when your child is in a designated location. For instance, some parents may disable games or social media during school.
What is the best parental control software?There are plenty of parental control software options out there for you to consider, with something for every family. We have researched everything on offer and lined up a selection of the very best services, including software from big names like Kaspersky, Qustodio, and Norton. Basically, we've done all the hard work for you.
These are the best parental control software options for 2024.
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.
File sharing has come a long way since LimeWire — but users of torrenting sites may still have security and privacy fears.
This is where a VPN can help.
What is a VPN?VPNs encrypt data leaving your computer and make it impossible for others to see what you’re downloading. To the uninitiated, these virtual private networks assign a virtual IP address to obscure your real location from others, which is important when sharing snippets of files with other users of a torrenting client, especially if what you’re sharing is copyrighted material. (This is of course illegal and we do not condone it!)
Do you need a VPN for torrenting?Torrenting is a great way to share big files (freeware apps, movies, books, etc.) that are in the public domain. This is because you download parts of them from a number of users instead of from a single place, so the demands are less on any one server and downloads are faster. But in return for accessing files from other people’s computers, you are expected to reciprocate. Without a VPN, this could leave you vulnerable to security scams, viruses, malware attacks, and even legal action if you’ve shared a copyrighted work (even a single song).
Therefore, VPNs with extra security measures are in demand. Other important criteria for choosing a VPN include a clear privacy policy, un-throttled bandwidth, fast download speeds, and value for money.
What is the best VPN for torrenting?Whether you’re looking for a VPN that’s extra secure with shared IP addresses, or simply the one that’s easiest to use, we’ve rounded up the best VPNs for torrenting so the only searching you have to do will be for content to share.
These are the best VPNs for torrenting in 2024.
We wouldn't go as far as to say that football can solve all of life's problems, but it can help with pretty much everything life throws at you. Feeling down? Watch a live game. Nervous? Catch up on last night's action. Bored? Watch highlights from your favourite match.
Whatever your problem, football is the solution.
Fortunately for all football fans out there, the Premier League is back, which means there is something to watch almost every weekend. But what if you didn't have access to all of these games? We know this is an absolutely terrifying thought, but it's important to face your fears.
There are two scenarios that would cause you to lose access to the Premier League. The first is that you're travelling in a location without broadcasting rights. The second is that you're based in the UK, and you aren't subscribed to a service with access to the Premier League. Even if you are subscribed to these channels, there is no guarantee that they will be showing the fixture you absolutely need to watch. This is all very scary stuff, but please remain calm.
There really isn't any need to panic, because there is one effective solution to both of these issues. You can use a VPN to watch the Premier League this season.
What is a VPN?VPNs are security tools that provide protection for your information by creating a private network that hides your real IP address. Your online activity is untraceable and secure, because all of your online traffic passes through an encrypted tunnel. Nobody can see into the tunnel, and everything inside the tunnel is protected against online threats like hackers, viruses, and malware.
This act of hiding your real IP address is what tricks streaming sites into thinking you are based in another country.
Do you need a VPN to watch the Premier League?All broadcasting services have digital borders, meaning not all countries can show Premier League fixtures. However, with the help of a VPN, you can hide your real IP address and location, which means you can trick leading streaming services into thinking you’re based somewhere with those precious broadcasting rights. It's all about bypassing online restrictions to watch more content from all over the world.
If you're abroad with a VPN, you can make your subscription think you're back home by connecting to a server based in the UK. If you're in the UK without access to these services, you can watch the best sport streaming sites from all over the world by securely connecting to a server in that location and bypassing geo-restrictions.
What is the best VPN for watching the Premier League?Once you have established that you're going to need a VPN to watch the Premier League, the tricky process of picking a service begins. Deciding that you need a VPN is actually the easy part. There are absolutely loads of VPNs out there, so it can be a difficult task to pick the right option for you. This is where we can save you a lot of time and hassle.
We have checked out everything out there and assessed how well these services unblock streaming sites. We've also taken into consideration things like connection speed, server network, and number of simultaneous connections. Basically, we've done all of the hard work and lined up a selection of the best VPNs for watching the Premier League.
It's worth taking some time to properly consider everything in this list, because we have tried to track down something to suit everyone and every budget. Take your pick from the likes of ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Surfshark. You just need to pick a favourite and start streaming.
These are the best VPNs for watching the Premier League in 2024.
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