If you’re looking to snag a deal on a pair of high-quality headphones, then you’re in luck. Amazon is discounting some of Beat’s most popular headphones, which include the PowerBeats 3 that are down to a record low price of $79.99. Amazon also has the Powerbeats Pro on sale for $199.95 and the Beats Solo 3 on sale for $199.99.
The Powerbeats 3 deliver a powerful sound with deep bass and clear, dynamic sound. Built for athletes, the wireless earbuds are sweat and water-resistant and feature multiple ear tips for a personalized and comfortable fit. The earbuds provide an impressive 12 hours of battery life and feature an inline remote, which allows you to adjust the volume, skip tracks, and take calls without reaching for your phone.
Shop more of Amazon’s best Beats headphone deals below, which include the PowerBeats Pro and the Beats Solo 3 headphones. We don’t know how long Amazon will have the headphones on sale, so you should take advantage now before it’s too late.
It’s one of the best camera phones to date, Google’s top handset and a serious contender for your next mobile phone deal. Need any more reason to buy this phone? How about a £50 gift card?
Right now, when you buy any Google Pixel 4 deals or (or bigger brother Pixel 4 XL) from Carphone Warehouse, the retailer will go ahead and throw in a £50 gift card to your choice of Tesco, Ticketmaster, or Currys.
Considering Carphone Warehouse already has some pretty attractive pricing on the Google Pixel 4, this is just the cherry on top, kicking it up to be one of the best promotions on Google’s latest.
However, if you’re not all that fussed about the reward card and just want the lowest price around for the Pixel 4, Mobiles.co.uk currently has that title. Offering the phone on EE for just £23 a month and £65 upfront (with our code 10OFF).
Ready to see Carphone’s best Google Pixel 4 deals and secure your gift card? Scroll down to find out more about claiming it. You need to head to this linkand pop in your email before you buy the phone so make sure you do that before looking at tariffs.
The Google Pixel 4 offers a number of innovative features and major upgrades. It’s the first phone to fully implement motion sense features, allowing you to use the phone with gestures.
The processor has gotten a major upgrade, finally bringing the Pixel range up to competitive standards of RAM, and the OLED screen has seen major improvements, now capable of 90HZ refresh rates and offering ambient EQ technology that lets you adjust the screen to your environment.
The 100th season of the NFL has had a suitably memorable start to the 2020 post season. And, to make sure that you don’t miss any more of the playoffs action, we’re here to tell you how you can get an NFL live stream of the remaining matches leading up to the Super Bowl.
Four teams were eliminated in the WIld Card match-ups, with the Ravens and 49ers taking in the best records to the divisional round of the playoffs from the AFC and NFC respectively.
What we already know is that this year’s NFL season marks the first time in four years where the New England Patriots will not be in the final championship. Next on the NFL schedule is the NFL divisional round that kicks off on Saturday, January 11 with a mouth-watering 49ers vs Vikings showdown. The Tennessee Titans – the Patriots’ vanquishers – travel to the Baltimore Ravens and there’s the Texans vs the Chiefs. The weekend ends with a tantalising Seahawks vs Packers tie.
Ready for what could just be an epic divisional round? Keep reading to find out the best ways to stream NFL live on all your devices with information on the NFL Game Pass, International Game Pass (well worth finding out about) and network television included.
How to get a Playoffs NFL live stream online with Game Pass
Watching NFL online has never been easier thanks to the wide variety of streaming services now available. However, the league also has its own streaming service called the NFL Game Pass which allows die-hard football fans to watch every game. Just like other modern streaming services, there are also Game Pass apps for Android and iOS mobile devices as well as on the likes of Chromecast, Apple TV, Roku, and PS4.
The $39.99 service allows you to watch replays of games that have already aired on television as well as the live games. It’s a very comprehensive plan which includes the 2020 NFL Draft live and 40 mins of game highlights.
If you don’t need replays or 40 mins worth of highlights, you could always get the NFL Games Playoffs Pass which allows you to stream all Playoff games live. However this only gives you 50 days access and comes at a cost of $38.99, so we’d recommend spending the extra $1 and purchasing the annual pass instead.
Live stream NFL Playoffs outside the country
If you’ve mismatched a holiday or you’re away on business and you want to watch your country’s coverage from outside your country, then you’ll need to use a VPN. This will help you dial in to a location back in your home country to avoid geo-blocks.
A VPN is perfect for this as it allows you to change your IP address so you appear to be in a completely different location. We’ve tested hundreds of VPNs and can recommend ExpresVPN the very best VPN currently available.
NFL Schedule – remaining 2020 fixtures
Saturday, January 11 – Divisional Round
Vikings vs 49ers (4.35pm ET) NBC
Titans vs Ravens (8:15pm ET) CBS
Sunday, January 12 – Divisional Round
Texans vs Chiefs (3.05pm ET) CBS
Seahawks vs Packers (6.40pm ET) FOX
Sunday, January 19 – Conference Championships
TBD vs TBD (3.05pm ET) CBS
TBD vs TBD (6.40pm ET) FOX
Sunday, February 2 – Super Bowl
TBD vs TBD (6.30pm ET) FOX
How to watch the NFL Playoffs on TV in the US
Even without an expensive cable TV subscription, you’ll still be able to catch the Playoff action live in the US. With an indoor TV antenna you’ll be able to watch all Playoff games on NBC, CBS and FOX (check out the schedule above to find out which cable channel you can watch each game).
Now if you’re looking for the cheapest way to watch these nail-biting Playoff games, you could alternatively subscribe to Yahoo as it’s FREE. If you don’t mind watching it on your tablet or phone – simply download the app and live stream NFL for free!
We have also compiled for you below a full list of other TV streaming service options where you can live stream the NFL Playoff:
Sling TV $30 per month – Sling TV lets you choose from either its Sling Orange or Sling Blue packages at $30 per month but you can also combine them both for $45 per month which is what we recommend doing if you want to watch most of the Playoffs. For that price you’ll get access to ESPN, Fox, Fox Sports, NBC and the NFL Network. However, Sling TV does not offer CBS which will mean you won’t be able to watch the AFC alongside two Playoff games (Texans vs Chiefs and Titans vs Ravens).
Fubo TV $54.99 per month – Fubo TV is a popular sports streaming service that also gives you access to live TV channels. The service includes access to CBS, Fox, NBC and the NFL Network which means you can catch all of the Playoff games.
Hulu with Live TV $54.99 per month – Hulu with Live TV gives you access to CBS, Fox, NBC and ESPN but unfortunately the service does not include the NFL Network. However, for $45 per month you can also record live TV with 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage included which could be useful for recording games you don’t have the time to watch live – meaning you never have to miss out on a Playoff game.
YouTube TV $50 per month – YouTube TV is only available in select cities but for $50 per month, the service gives you access to CBS, NBC, Fox and ESPN. However, you won’t get access to the NFL Network or Redzone.
AT&T TV Now starting at $65 per month – AT&T TV NOW (formerly DirecTV Now) starts at $65 per month for its entry-level package which will give you access to over 45 channels. You may also get access to CBS, Fox and NBC depending on where you live but AT&T does provide a handy tool to see which local channels and regional sports networks are available in your area. And depending on your location you should be able to catch all of the Playoff action!
How to get a Playoffs NFL live stream in the UK
American football fans in the UK will be able to watch the NFL Playoff games on Sky Sports with the network showing all of the Playoffs games on three channels including Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports Mix and online/on mobile via the Sky Go app.
If you’re already a Sky customer, you can add the complete sports package to your plan for £23 per month or pick specific channels for £18 per month.
Another option is if you’d prefer to sign up to (or already are) Now TV as it offers daily, weekly and monthly passes that have all 11 Sky Sports channels – meaning you’ll be able to live stream the NFL Playoffs.
Want more options, such as game replays and highlights? Than the Annual Pro NFL Game Pass is your best bet. For £30.99 you can watch all of the Playoff games, the Super Bowl, regular season game highlights, coaches film and much more.
Not in the UK but still want to catch the action on your Sky Go app or on Game Pass? Then grabbing a VPN will let you log into a UK IP address so you can live stream NFL as if you were at home.
Watch and live stream the NFL Playoffs in Canada
Canadian NFL fans looking to catch the Playoffs on television can do so by tuning into TSN, CTV and CTV2 as they are the league’s exclusive broadcast partner in Canada.
However, if you’d rather stream NFL games online, then DAZN has you covered. The streaming service will give you access to NFL Game Pass, RedZone, NFL Network and more for $20 a month or $150 per year with support for Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Roku, Xbox One and PS4. And if you’ve never used it before, you can take advantage of its FREE TRIAL, too.
How to watch the NFL Playoffs in Australia
If you live in Australia and want to watch the NFL Playoffs this season, you have several options to do so. Foxtel will be broadcasting all of the Playoff games, and you can also stream games to your laptop or mobile devices using the Foxtel Go app but you’ll need your Foxtel ID to access the app.
Just as Foxtel does, Kayo Sports will also show all of the Playoff games and the Super Bowl. The streaming service has a Basic and a Premium plan with the difference being you can watch on two devices with the Basic plan for $25 per month and on three devices with the Premium plan for $35 per month. The best news? Both plans come with a 14-day trial so if you’re looking just to watch a specific Playoff game or two (or maybe just the Super Bowl) you can cancel after the 14 days.
However, for the proper, live-for-it NFL fans, we highly recommend you sign up for an NFL Game Pass as it is also available in Australia, and even though it is marginally more expensive you have a much wider range of features.
It’s no wonder that VPNs are so popular in China – it doesn’t look like ‘Great Firewall of China’ is getting knocked over any time soon. That’s what the aggressive state blocking of certain websites by the China government has become known as. And if you’ve had to travel to the country in the last few years – either for work or leisure – you’ll be well aware of how tight the state keeps its internet.
In fact, online scrutiny seems to be getting tighter and tighter every week. That’s why getting the best VPN has become invaluable for residents and visitors to obtain access to restricted online content.
The use of a Virtual Private Network has become a more and more commonly used method for expats and those in academic circles in China to get around the state’s very strict policies regarding online content. So if you’re looking to access a restricted website then downloading a VPN in China is a solid solution.
Of course the country isn’t happy about the use of VPN software, enacting a ban last year – although it remains unclear how (or indeed, whether) users will be punished for using an ‘unauthorized’ software. But many VPN providers are continuing to sell to people within China and we’ve picked out five top-notch efforts for your use.
ExpressVPN is one of the most popular VPNs in China, and it’s a go-to provider for many because it deftly navigates around the Great Firewall. Express’ wide array of server locations is a big plus, with Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan-based servers being especially relevant in this case.
ExpressVPN offers consistent and reliable performance, with smart dedicated apps for most devices including routers. For any trouble that might occur, there’s round-the-clock live chat and email support available from China (the website is not blocked).
This provider actively monitors its network for China accessibility and ensures that its software stays ahead of the censors’ efforts to block connections. Under the hood, ExpressVPN uses obfuscation protocols and advanced technology to provide the best possible experience for users in China.
There’s no free trial and the pricing isn’t cheap. Still, the 30-day money-back guarantee at least gives you some fall-back, and the year-long plan provides the best value for money. The packages available are:
NordVPN has dedicated an entire team to the pursuit of getting around website blocking in countries like Saudi Arabia, Iran and, yes, China. It actively monitors connectivity and then works to carry out any necessary actions to bypass any new blocks.
It’s that kind of commitment to bypassing the Great Firewall that makes Nord such an attractive option. It has obfuscated servers in nearby territories such as Japan and Hong Kong, with its Double VPN feature for further anonymity still available in Taiwan. Those local servers should mean more stability and speed when you’re logging in from China.
Live chat support isn’t as available as with some other VPNs, but query submissions online are answered pretty quickly. Handy if you run in to any problems. And if you’re still a bit unsure about whether NordVPN is right for you, there’s a 30-day money-back guarantee.
It’s worth noting that NordVPN admitted to a data breach of one of its servers in October 2019. Nothing too major as it turns out, but slightly worrying and we’ll be keeping an eye on Nord to see how it does in due course.
The packages available are:
One of the main advantages of VyprVPN is its proprietary Chameleon security protocol which can help bypass VPN blocking, scrambling OpenVPN packet metadata to ensure it’s safe from the tendrils of deep packet inspection.
VyprVPN is a tier-1 VPN network, which means the outfit owns all of its servers. There are enough of them to ensure good performance (14 are located in Asia), along with solid support for mobile operating systems, and 24/7 live chat for troubleshooting.
The much-praised Chameleon protocol is excluded from the basic plan, which offers three simultaneous connections. On top of that, it is expensive, and there is no refund, but you do have a 30-day money back guarantee. Despite the cost, what’s on offer here could well be worth paying for – your best bet is the annual Premium plan to make sure you get the benefit from Chameleon, and save the most money. The packages available are:
PureVPN is a relatively old head in the VPN game, and so it’s no surprise to see that it’s ahead of the game when it comes to China. It’s built up an alarming number of servers over the years (there are 120 servers in Asia, four of them in China), that you can use across five of your or your family’s chosen devices.
PureVPN takes the ‘VPN for dummies’ approach to its user interface, and we’re not complaining. Choosing a Purpose option displays a list of tasks you might want to carry out – among them being optimized for China. It takes the pain out of trying to work out how to get connected. It’s well worth experimenting with before you set off on your Asian excursion.
And the support options are similarly focused. Pure has a dedicated ‘For Users in China’ section on its support pages, with reams of tricks, tips and information for getting the best of the VPN while you’re there. That said, good supported is essential with Pure – one of its only downsides is the number of user issues we see reported across the web. At the moment, there is a limited 5-year plan which gives you the absolute best savings. The packages available are:
The Hungarian VPN Buffered offers a rather enjoyable experience that’s easy to set up. The provider has a special version of the application that allows the use in China, but it’s only available on desktop clients. While there are dedicated clients for mobile devices, they are missing the above mentioned feature, so there might be issues when trying to use the service in China.
There are several servers in Asia which make for reliable and speedy performance, and you get round-the-clock technical support.
Also handy is the Test Firewall element found in the Windows client. This function allows running a port discovery, which will show all of the available ports on the network a user is connecting through. That certainly helps with getting past the pesky Great Firewall.
Buffered VPN is somewhat expensive, but you do get the 30-day money back guarantee, and the 2-year plan provides the best value. The packages available are:
Dealing with this level of censorship of the net is far from easy, but some VPNs are willing to tackle the problem, having proven methods of maintaining uptime in a difficult online climate. Obviously you need to look for a capable provider in this respect, and pick out a reliable VPN, too.
Choosing one with high quality customer support is also important, for when downtime does rear its ugly head. And obviously the number and range of available servers (particularly those in Asia) will help you obtain a better, faster connection. Tight security and privacy is, as ever, a primary consideration as well.
Note: China’s official ban on VPNs came into effect on March 31 2018, but at the time of writing, we haven’t received notice from any VPN providers acknowledging that their offerings will be affected.
Want something without paying? These are the best free VPNs (although they may not work in China)
As if Naughty Dog needed another claim to fame. Review database Metacritic has published its lists for the best entertainment of 2019 and of the decade, as voted for by its users. Resident Evil 2 — the PlayStation 4 remake, that is — was crowned the best video game of 2019, falling in line with our own Game of the Year staff vote here on Push Square.
It’s the PlayStation 4’s last year in the spotlight, but to say it’s going down fighting would feel like an understatement. A seemingly incredible line-up of titles is set to land on Sony’s system before it heads to a retirement home as the next-generation PlayStation 5 takes over, meaning we’ve got a whole lot to look forward to across 2020. However, which games are the Push Square editorial team and pool of contributors excited about the most? These are our most anticipated PS4 titles of the year.
Paladins had an exciting year in 2019 – we released four new champions, a variety of exciting Battle Passes, and a series of updates which brought more bug fixes and quality of life improvements than ever before. We declared 2019 the best year ever for Paladins, and we think we achieved our goal. But we’ve never been comfortable resting on our laurels. If 2019 was our best, we only had one choice for 2020 – make it an even better year for Paladins. With this goal in mind, we are launching Season 3 of Paladins with today’s update (available now free on Xbox One), which includes so many changes and improvements that we can confidently say that we’re kicking 2020 to be the best ever. Let’s dive in and see what’s in store for the new year!
We think you’ll agree that the most exciting part of our first patch of 2020, A Tigron’s Tale, is the introduction of our newest Champion: Tiberius. Nicknamed The Weapon’s Master, Tiberius wields two unique weapons against his enemies: his throwing chakrams, which will bounce off of floors, walls, and ceilings, and a mystical sword. Discovered in an ancient temple and forged in ages immemorable, Tiberius’ blade is more than just a weapon: it’s an ally. Tiberius can throw his blade at enemies, then recall it back to his hand. Selecting his “Tigron’s Fury” ability allows Tiberius to do even more damage with his sword, causing it to explode when recalled.
Tiberius is a Tigron – a race of nomadic cat-people renowned for their agility and fighting prowess. In creating Tiberius, we spent a lot of time creating a Champion that moved like a feline. This is most evident in Tiberius’ ultimate ability – actually two abilities in one. After activating his Ultimate, players can launch his Striking Tigron attack, causing Tiberius to quickly dash forward, dealing damage to any enemies in his path. Activating his Whirling Blades attack launches Tiberius into the air, blocking all incoming damage with his whirling sword and dealing damage to nearby enemies when he lands. Players can mix and match these attacks when activating his Ultimate, triggering them a total of 5 times for a variety of exciting combos.
It doesn’t matter how exciting our Champions are (and we hope you’ll agree when we say that Tiberius is one of our most exciting yet), Paladins wouldn’t be the game it is without its amazing community. To show our appreciation for our players, and to allow them to have direct input in some of our content for 2020, the skins for our very first Battle Pass this year are based on concepts submitted by our community members which were then voted on by our players. The Community Battle Pass features all new skins for some of our most popular Champions: Ska’drin Ash, Wukong Talus, Soul Briar Grover, and Dark Monarch Lian. These skins – and a Limited recolor of each – are part of our fist 2020 Battle Pass, which also features over 100 other rewards.
Last, but definitely not least, A Tigron’s Tale kicks off Season 3 for Paladins, which means a host of quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes, and balance changes. For example, character voice packs are now included for free with every skin purchase. We’ve also added even more free Crystals to our Battle Pass – beginning with the Community Battle Pass, even players earning rewards on our free track will earn more Crystals than ever before. Our list of bug fixes and balance changes are too exhaustive to list here, but head on over to here for a full list of changes you’ll find in this patch.
Whether you’re already a member of the Paladins community, or are just playing for the first time, we hope that you’ll join the rest of our community in Season 3. Our goal to make 2020 the best year ever for Paladins can only be achieved with the help of our amazing players (that’s you!).
Xbox Ambassadors
positively transform gaming culture by sharing good vibes throughout the
community. Signing the Pledge represents the willingness to be a community
steward through inclusive action that creates welcoming spaces everyone can
enjoy. Signing the Pledge is now a requirement to becoming an Xbox Ambassador
to ensure that title continues to represent the mission to make gaming fun for
everyone.
Be inclusive and welcoming to all gamers
Promote a safe environment on Xbox that everyone
can enjoy
Celebrate the uniqueness of everyone in the
gaming community
Advocate for responsible and accessible gaming
Positively represent the Xbox Ambassadors
community online
And, above all else: Make gaming fun for
everyone
Always Committed
These six principles are nothing new for Xbox Ambassadors. This
positive community has always committed to these values–now it’s just more
official. For example, MissDeusGeek,
an Xbox Ambassador, represents these principles through her support for
diversity and inclusivity in the gaming community.
As an educator for TenForward, an after-school technology
lounge for children, she helps to dispel the notion that gaming is only for
boys. Seeing groups like Women in
Gaming and Microsoft’s philosophy of Gaming for Everyone, she
wanted to connect with more women and girls who play games. Feeling void of a
strong community that involved women and girls who were passionate about Xbox,
she launched Women of Xbox which
focuses solely on female and non-binary Xbox gamers.
MissDeusGeek’s vision for the Women of Xbox group is to
strengthen community ties, share the love of Xbox gaming and empower female
gamers. Beyond this vision she aims to grow this community worldwide to bring
more female Xbox gamers together and support one another.
Similar to MissDeusGeek, Xbox Ambassador, PalmettoBling, supports
the Xbox Ambassadors pledge by promoting online safety.
With two kids beginning to play games online, he was
inspired to share his knowledge and expertise in gaming, online safety, and
privacy to other parents at his local PTA.
By using his own knowledge and experience, PalmettoBling
wanted to be a resource available to his community and local school. During his
presentation he shared security controls to parents and informed them these
controls help protect and guide children as they play in the gaming space.
PalmettoBling also emphasized that parents should encourage their kids to make
the gaming space a friendly and welcoming place for everyone to play in.
MissDeusGeek and PalmettoBling are two Xbox Ambassadors who have
been, and will continue to be inclusive and welcoming to all gamers, advocate
for responsible and accessible gaming, promote a safe environment on Xbox,
celebrate the uniqueness of everyone, and above all else: make gaming fun for
everyone.
From Commitment to Action
With the Xbox Ambassadors Pledge in place, the future of the
Xbox community is bright. The Xbox Ambassadors community is about taking action
and pursuing impactful experiences to make gaming fun for everyone. This community
is well on its way to revolutionizing the way gamers interact with each other
online and ultimately make Xbox the best place to play. Together, we can transform
gaming culture and make gaming fun for everyone.
To learn more about the Xbox Ambassadors pledge, check out
the announcement here.
For more information about the Xbox Ambassadors community go
to ambassadors.xbox.com
and let’s make Xbox fun for everyone, together.
You may recall that the PlayStation 4 launched in most major territories in November 2013, but Sony’s home region Japan was forced to wait until February 2014 to get its hands on the console. This was a bold move from the organisation, considering the company’s past systems have historically launched first in the Land of the Rising Sun – a sign, perhaps, of changing times.
While it’s true that local gamers have been moving away from stationary systems, the PS4 has still proven relatively popular in Japan, moving over 8 million units to date. And speaking with Business Insider Japan, as translated by Gematsu, boss Jim Ryan doesn’t believe that the PS5 will follow the same release philosophy as its predecessor.
Speaking with Business Insider Japan, as translated by Gematsu, newly minted PlayStation boss Jim Ryan explained the reasoning behind the design: “It is important to give off a sense of consistency for products within the PlayStation brand,” he said. “It is a must for anyone who sees to immediately and positively think, ‘That’s PlayStation’.”
