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TL;DR: Through Nov. 30, you can get the Nix Mini Color Sensor V2 for just $49.99 instead of $99 — that's a 49% discount. What better way to spend the cold season than inside fixing up the house? The dings and scratches on your walls could be painted over, but you’d have to find the right color. If it’s been a few years since you last painted your walls, the colors may have started to fade, especially if you like to let in the natural light. Skip the paint swatch scrapbook and get a smart color matcher instead. The Nix Mini Color Sensor V2 can scan almost any surface and recommend a paint color, and it’s on sale for Cyber Monday. Through November 30, this compact color scanner is available for just $49.99, no coupon needed. Find out what color your walls actually are Those nail holes won’t be any less conspicuous if you paint over them with the wrong color. Whether you’re rocking a DIY home improvement or hiring a professional, make sure the right color ends up on the roller. Nix can scan almost any surface, including walls, vinyl, plastic, leather, fabric, dyes, and more. Get matches to more than 100,000 brand name paint colors, or you can go digital and get the sRGB HEX, CMYK, or LAB color codes. Nix is portable and is designed with a solid-state construction, so it’s super durable. That could come in handy if you’re carrying Nix around to see if you want your kitchen to be the color of a leaf or the distinctive yellow of a sunflower. Just pop Nix onto a flat surface with the scannable object beneath. It will automatically block out all ambient light so you can find out if your walls are Eggshell white or ivory with this convenient tool. Pick the right paint for your home Get a Nix Mini Color Sensor V2 on sale for $49.99 during this Cyber Monday sale, but act fast — you only have until November 30 to take advantage of this price. Prices subject to change. Opens in a new tab Credit: Nix Sensor Nix Mini Color Sensor V2 (opens in a new tab) $49.99 at the Mashable Shop Get Deal (opens in a new tab) View the full article

TL;DR: Through Nov. 30, you can get the TruGolf Mini Golf Simulator for just $199 instead of $249.99 — that's a 20% discount. Golf lovers know the pain of winter, when inclement weather prevents them from hitting the green. Fortunately, thanks to some awesome technology, those golf lovers can still get a game in from the comfort of their own homes. We've talked about the perks of TruGolf before, but now you can take advantage of a seriously low price on this game-changing golf practice simulator just in time for cooler temperatures! The TruGolf Mini Golf Simulator has dropped to a record-low price in honor of Cyber Monday. Get it for just $199, 20% off the usual price — with no coupon code required, through November 30. TruGolf Mini makes the game more accessible for all. It lets veteran players or total newbies get in a round of golf in any weather, from anywhere. It's compact enough to fit in a dorm room, but can also be played in a living room, garage, or anywhere you have room to swing. The TruGolf Mini is paired with E6 CONNECT software that analyzes and displays the user's swing data after every shot, helping all golfers learn more about their swing and better understand the game. The weighted swing trainer even has a click to create an authentic impact sensation, while the sensor gathers meaningful data in real-time to report back. Four critical swing characteristics are captured: club face angle, angle of attack, swing tempo, and club path. Play on 97 different courses, including world-famous golf courses that might not be affordable, right from home. The 3D renderings are stunning and make you feel like you're right there. Skills challenges are also included to provide exercise to improve your golf game. If you're looking for a gift for the golf lover in your life, look no further than the TruGolf Mini Golf Simulator. Get it on sale now for 20% off during the Cyber Monday sale, at a record-low price drop to $199 until November 30 at 11:59 pm PT. Prices subject to change. Opens in a new tab Credit: TruGolf TruGolf Mini Golf Simulator (opens in a new tab) $199 at the Mashable Shop Get Deal (opens in a new tab) View the full article

TL;DR: Through Nov. 30, you can get Premium Limited Edition Mac or Windows Bundles ft. Microsoft Office while they’re on sale for just $59.99 for Cyber Monday. A new computer is a great gift, but it’s also a bit of a blank slate. It might come with some basic apps, but the really useful stuff might have to be added on later. If you know someone who might need a productivity boost, we’ve got two software packs for Mac and Windows users that could completely overhaul their setup. The Premium Limited Edition Windows and Mac Bundles each feature their own lifetime license of Microsoft Office along with several fantastic apps for everything from managing your privacy, your passwords, web conferences, and more. Cyber Monday is your chance to get either of these awesome app bundles for a super low price of $59.99. That 96% discount is only here for a few days — the sale ends November 30 at 11:59 pm Pacific. No coupon is needed. Windows and Mac users can get lifetime access to sets of apps that might just become your daily drivers. Here are some of the highlights available in both packs. Microsoft Office 2021 These lifetime licenses give users access to all included programs with no subscription fees or annual costs. Mac users can get to work on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams (basic), and OneNote. Windows users get the same set plus Publisher and Access. There’s a reason these are some of the most popular programs in the world. Users can compose documents from scratch or from a huge menu of templates in Word, organize and analyze data in Excel, present information with PowerPoint, and stay connected with Teams. OneNote is a great personal organization app, and Access is your own personal database. Publisher is a design program that could help you create professional printables like flyers and brochures. Ivacy VPNProtect your privacy with an award-winning VPN that lets you connect to 3,500+ servers around the world. If you want to avoid frustrations like speed throttling and region-blocked content, Ivacy could be a useful tool to have at your fingertips. Lock your browsing data behind 256-bit encryption and jump to a new server if you want to access streaming services in other countries. See what’s playing in Canada while you guard against hackers, spammers, and spyware on your device. SplashID ProThe average person has around 100 passwords to remember. That’s for everything from your streaming services down to your bank account, and it’s a lot to remember. You could make it easier to remember by re-using passwords, but that’s not exactly secure. Or, you could trust in SplashID Pro to sync your password records and help you stay more secure on your phone, tablet, desktop, and browser. Join one million other users in enjoying the security of generating, saving, and managing your passwords in one place. VideoCom ProGet the tools to create, share, and host engaging videos without the hassle of a full video editing suite. If you’re working with videos online, VideoCom Pro’s video analytics could help you track your viewer engagement. Record your screen, a presentation, or pull from a cloud recording to create and share high-quality videos that you can customize with video inserts and a call-to-action. Save on a suite of awesome apps for Windows and Mac users A computer is just an empty toolbox until you fill it with useful apps. If you know someone who could use a software upgrade, get them (or yourself) the Premium Limited Edition Mac or Windows Bundles ft. Microsoft Office while they’re on sale for just $59.99 for Cyber Monday through November 30 at 11:59 pm Pacific. Prices subject to change. Opens in a new tab Credit: nerdused The Premium Limited Edition Windows Bundle ft. Microsoft Office (opens in a new tab) $59.99 at the Mashable Shop Get Deal (opens in a new tab) View the full article

TL;DR: As of Nov. 28, you can get the Chronowatch C-Max Smartwatch for just $39.99 instead of $159.99 — that's a 75% discount. Seeing a smartwatch on the holiday wish list doesn’t mean you have to break the bank for an Apple Watch. If you want an affordable Apple Watch alternative that packs a ton of function into a compact form, then take a look at the Chronowatch C-Max Smartwatch. This versatile smartwatch is normally $159, but Cyber Monday is finally here, and it’s time to celebrate with some truly incredible deals you might want to take advantage of. That means you could get a Chronowatch for $39.99 until November 30 at 11:59 pm Pacific while supplies last — inventory is limited. A smartwatch at a smart priceHit the court with this smartwatch that’s loaded with fitness and multi-sport tracking software. Get readings for your blood pressure, heart rate, steps taken, and calories burned from one convenient interface. The C-Max isn’t a medical device, but it could still help you keep track of your fitness goals and know when it’s time to take a break. You’ll also find the whole menu of standard smartwatch features, with a few extras thrown in. Make or answer calls, check your notifications, get weather updates, or control your music from your wrist. Wear it through the night and get detailed sleep tracking that could help you optimize your sleep schedule. Naturally, you can also check the time and set alarms. You can even change the watch face. Save on an Apple Watch alternative before the holidays are hereCyber Monday won’t last forever. The clock is ticking, but there’s still time to get a Chronowatch C-Max Smartwatch in black, grey, rosewater, or pink for $39.99 now through November 30 — no coupon needed. Prices subject to change. Opens in a new tab Credit: Chronowatch Chronowatch C-Max Smartwatch (opens in a new tab) $39.99 at the Mashable Shop Get Deal (opens in a new tab) View the full article

The tech industry is facing turmoil at this time, with mass layoffs affecting thousands of employees. But the undercurrents of the industry, for those remaining and those fighting to remain, are just as turbulent. For marginalized people who work in technology, the battle is nearly constant: to be recognized, to progress, and to endure in a field that is laced with bias and exclusion. For people of color, women, LGTBQ people, and those who have been historically discriminated against, working in tech continues to be difficult. These issues range from lack of diversity in the workplace; a dearth of well-being practices in the office; less opportunities for progression; disparities in salary — the list can and does go on. Recent data paints a sombre picture of the repercussions impacting those in tech. Statistics from Wiley-Edge, a leading talent and re-skill training partner, published their U.S.-based Diversity in Tech report in September and found that half of Gen-Z tech workers feel uncomfortable in their jobs because of identifying factors such as gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic background, or having a neurodevelopmental condition. The aforementioned statistic only rises when it comes to women and LGBTQ workers, of whom 55 percent and 56 percent respectively said they feel uncomfortable in their workplaces. Meanwhile, 61 percent of Black respondents said they feel uncomfortable in their workplaces. Research shows that Black tech workers move jobs more frequently than their peers in their quest to seek progression in their professional lives. When it comes to why young professionals surveyed left their roles, 20 percent cited a lack of belonging in the tech industry at large. There is a disconnect here: a large chunk of businesses — 57 percent — said they "work hard" to implement an inclusive culture within their companies, as evidenced by growing interest in DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) arms within corporations. Despite movements to combat harmful work practices and foster healthier working conditions, some struggles have remained the same, leading to low retention rates and marginalized people fleeing their jobs for greener pastures. SEE ALSO: Who gets called a 'tech worker' is the big question for 2022 What it appears to come down to, fundamentally, is support — or lack thereof. The tech industry is in need of inherent solidarity, allyship, and values that champion necessary change. For marginalized people in the industry, such values are the key to prevailing. While conversations do seem to be growing in this space, few key organizations and individuals have taken discourse further, functioning with the very purpose of helping marginalized people thrive in tech. This goal manifests itself in various ways, whether it means helping tech workers obtain worthy positions or find their voices in an existing role. It also means looking deeper into the fabric of organizations — and removing stringent barriers that have existed for far too long. ColorintechClosing both wealth and opportunity gaps sits at the crux of Colorintech's mission. Founded by Silicon Valley tech executive Dion McKenzie and ex-Google employee Ashleigh Ainsley in 2016, the organization was designed to increase representation of minorities in Europe's tech economy. Their mission is to "make Europe the most inclusive tech hub in the world". This objective is executed by a variety of programs, built by Colorintech, that create access to companies such as Meta, Microsoft, eBay, and Salesforce – all of whom have partnered with the organization. These programs and courses fall into "pathways": "Rise" is designed for entrepreneurs, "NXTgen" is focused on students, and "Advance" is shaped to support current professionals. For entrepreneurs, these programs look like a five-week course for underrepresented founders who have raised less than £500k (around $595k). These founders are advised by a network of experts and are coached on strategies to close deals, expand their customer base, and learn best sales practices. "Working to support minority groups in the UK and across Europe for the past five years, we have helped founders accelerate their ideas and learn best practices while gaining access to a community of fellow founders, investors and experts," Ainsley tells Mashable. NXTgen has several career accelerator programs with specially-designed curriculums around subjects like navigating applications to tech companies, utilizing personal branding, and other skills. Programs for professionals, on the other hand, are aimed at those who are mid-career, are marginalized in their respective workforce, and are looking for their next opportunity. For instance, a recently launched program is directed towards Black tech professionals, offering masterclasses and one-to-one career support in collaboration with communications company WPP. Black women account for just 0.7 percent of tech workers in the UK. These courses are "massive building blocks" for people, says Ainsley. He cites the worrying fact that Black workers "are so heavily underrepresented in the sector" that they currently account for less than three percent of the UK's tech industry. Of that, Black women account for just 0.7 percent of tech workers in the UK. Colorintech has broached this subject broadly in their digital and in-person conference, Black Tech Fest, which this year saw over 5,000 professionals attend from across Europe. "By creating opportunities for powerful conversations around technology, inclusion and innovation, we're on a mission to inspire those who are, or who wish, to embark on a career in technology," he says. Girls in TechGirls in Tech was founded 15 years ago by activist, author, and CEO Adriana Gascoigne, a nonprofit aiming to eliminate tech's gender gap and build a diverse, global workforce. Since, the organization has grown to 130,000 members, who make up a network that is built on propelling professional development, fostering connections, and sharing resources. Gascoign had her own string of harmful experiences while working in tech in the 2000s — a story she shares often with fellow women in tech. "Growing up, all the movies made tech out to be this amazing field where the nerds with good ideas win out – a true meritocracy. On reaching the industry and working at a dozen startups, I pretty quickly found that wasn’t the case at all," Gascoigne tells Mashable. Girls in Tech was initially designed to support women facing discrimination and "an uphill battle just to get jobs" in tech. Now, the organisation works on useful blog content, training, webinars, events, mentorship, even its own podcast, all while building the members community. There's even an all-important job board on the organisation's website. Gascoigne urges those in tech to tackle the root(s) of the issue when it comes to diversity. Of this, education is paramount. "Too often, companies, even the most well-intentioned ones, will try to force square pegs into circular holes by doing what amounts to filling quotas," she says, adding: "DEI can’t just be added to a company’s existing efforts — it needs to be baked into the DNA of the company." "DEI can’t just be added to a company’s existing efforts — it needs to be baked into the DNA of the company." - Adriana Gascoigne, Girls in Tech "Companies need to go back to the beginning and work with educational institutions," Gascoigne explains, saying this can start as early as kindergarten. "Young people need to see real opportunities in front of them. If companies can build interest and name recognition with diverse young people, they’ll have diverse candidates find them". Watch This Sp_ceLike countless others, Mo Kanjilal co-founded Watch This Sp_ce after working in the tech industry herself. While she reached a senior management role at a tech corporation, she faced "a lot of bullying behaviour and discrimination along the way", including "being asked to make tea" to people ridiculing her name and throwing out "racist comments". This set of experiences led her to set up the Brighton-based diversity and inclusion company with Allegra Chapman and Rachel Pearson. Watch This Sp_ce wants companies to see the benefits of having inclusive teams. The organization operates like a consultancy, working with companies to initially conduct an "Inclusion Audit" in which they review every element of the way a firm works, then create a personalised roadmap for development and progress. Watch This Sp_ce works with a range of clientele, but Kanjilal focuses on tech companies because of her on passion in "changing the tech industry to be more diverse". Kanjilal and her co-founders created an "inclusion framework", which entails taking a holistic look at an organization, its leaders, staff, clients, and stakeholders. Within these key people, Watch This Sp_ce uses information like data analysis and interviews to examine reputation, goals, and objectives for inclusion and belonging, and the transformational actions needed to move forward. This evaluation helps tech companies to retain its employees by understanding "what changes they need to make and how to drive those changes," as Kanjilal tells Mashable. Symba Ahva Sadeghi, founder and CEO of enterprise tech company Symba, began her career as an intern for the U.S. Department of State. However, working remotely made it challenging to progress, she tells Mashable: "It was so difficult to just get my foot through the door." Sadeghi's experience led her to develop a passion for driving economic mobility and increasing access to the workforce for marginalized people. Symba is the product of this realization: a platform that aims to "open up the workforce" by advocating for paid, accessible, and inclusive internships. The company works with tech firms like digital entertainment provider ViacomCBS, investing company Robinhood, and software company Sprinklr. Symba works with underrepresented university students and postgraduates to secure internships that many have historically had no access to, largely due to pay and location. It works with companies to create and streamline paid, remote, inclusive internship programs and help said companies scale their programs thereafter. Symba also campaigns for the importance of converting interns to full-time employees, and paid internship programs that offer progression and allow for retention. "When you create pathways and access to the workplace, that’s when you can support marginalised people," she says, emphasizing the importance of having representation in the office. "If you don’t have anyone who looks like you, it's hard to feel supported and realise your dreams. You need advocates." "If you don’t have anyone who looks like you, it's hard to feel supported and realise your dreams. You need advocates." - Ahva Sadeghi, Symba When asked how tech firms, in particular, can retain their interns, Sadeghi, says, "Supporting people has to be in the fabric of your organisation." "There is no band-aid solution. You have to be all in," she says. BuildWithinLike Symba, BuildWithin focuses on retention, which tech companies so often struggle to accomplish when it comes their marginalized employees. Co-founder Ximena Hartsock identified a dearth of talent in tech. "Marginalized individuals often do not have the same professional networks," she tells Mashable. This, compounded with Hartsock's own background — an immigrant from Chile whose parents are Indigenous — led her to found purposeful, mission-driven startups. "I have a strong accent, I didn't go to Stanford or Harvard, and I am an immigrant Hispanic woman from very poor beginnings," she says. "I had a mix of experiences while building my first startup — and it was very lonely at times. As a Hispanic woman, I found the fundraising exercise particularly difficult." BuildWithin, her latest venture, aspires to "allow non-traditional and marginalized talent to flourish in tech roles". The company helps employers run apprenticeship programs for marginalized individuals, with cohorts that wholly consist of people that have traditionally experienced exclusion and lesser opportunities. These programs see such workers being trained, prepared for interviews, and supported during an ensuing year-long apprenticeship. SEE ALSO: Inside the movement redefining and resisting professionalism Support includes accounting for transportation, for example; the organization partnered with Lime to provide free e-scooters and e-bikes for all apprentices based in Washington DC. Hartsock notes the benefits of including multiple user perspectives when building a tech product, and says that interviewers and employers have a responsibility to give marginalized people a chance at a healthy career within tech. "Marginalized individuals have resilience and other transferable skills that can help your company. You just need to take the time to see them." - Ximena Hartsock, BuildWithin "If you have any influence in the hiring process, make it more authentic and be more open to underserved individuals," she says. "Have a genuine conversation that uncovers the skills and experiences the candidate has gone through. Marginalized individuals have resilience and other transferable skills that can help your company. 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Australia will take on Denmark in a group-stage FIFA World Cup clash at the Al Janoub Stadium. The Australians will be hoping to secure three points after a clash with Tunisia on Nov. 26. Meanwhile, the Danes will be coming from a match with France. Australia vs Denmark kickoff timeKickoff time for the Australia vs. Denmark match is set for 10 a.m. ET on November 30 at the 40,000-seat venue in Al Wakrah. How to watch Australia vs Denmark on streaming or free TVWorld Cup 2022 fans in the U.S. have a choice of options when it comes to livestreaming games at the tournament. You can watch every game on the FOX Sports family of networks, which are the official English-language broadcast partner in the United States. The Australia vs. Denmark match will be shown on FS1, with broadcasters Telemundo and Universo also showing the game. Fans who prefer to use live TV streaming services have options including FuboTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV. Those looking to stream the games online in English can use the Fox Sports App for $19.99 per month. Spanish speakers can use Peacock Premium, which is $4.99 per month – however it will contain ads. Ad-free Premium Plus costs $9.99 monthly. When are the other Group D games?Teams will be hoping to get enough points in their three group-stage games to secure a spot in the knockout stages. SEE ALSO: FIFA World Cup 2022 schedule including how to watch The winner of Group D will play the runners-up in Group C, whereas the team that comes second place will play its winners. Group C contains Saudi Arabia, Poland, Mexico and Argentina. Tuesday, Nov. 22: Denmark vs. Tunisia Tuesday, Nov. 22: France vs. Australia Saturday, Nov. 26: Tunisia vs. Australia Saturday, Nov. 26: France vs. Denmark Wednesday, Nov. 30: Australia vs. Denmark Wednesday, Nov. 30: Tunisia vs. France Watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup on TV with these deals 60" Samsung Q60B Series 4K QLED Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $747.99 (List Price $897.99) 55" Sony Bravia XR A80K Series 4K Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $1,298.00 (List Price $1,498) 55" LG B2 Series OLED 4K HDR 120Hz Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $996.99 50" Vizio V505-J09 4K HDR Full Array LED Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $298.00 (List Price $358) 55" LG UQA Series NanoCell 4K HDR Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $519.99 (List Price $799.99) 55" TCL 5-Series 4K UHD QLED Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $399.99 (List Price $429.99) Hisense 55U8H (Opens in a new window) — $799.98 (List Price $1,099.99) View the full article

Saudi Arabia will take on Mexico in a group-stage FIFA World Cup clash at the Lusail Iconic Stadium. The Saudis will be hoping to secure three points after a clash with Poland on Nov. 26. Meanwhile, the Tricolors will be coming from a match with Argentina. Saudi Arabia vs Mexico kickoff timeKickoff time for the Saudi Arabia vs. Mexico match is set for 2 p.m. ET on November 30 at the 80,000-seat venue in Lusial. How to watch Saudi Arabia vs Mexico on streaming or free TVWorld Cup 2022 fans in the U.S. have a choice of options when it comes to livestreaming games at the tournament. You can watch every game on the FOX Sports family of networks, which are the official English-language broadcast partner in the United States. The Saudi Arabia vs. Mexico match will be shown on FS1, with broadcasters Telemundo and Universo also showing the game. Fans who prefer to use live TV streaming services have options including FuboTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV. Those looking to stream the games online in English can use the Fox Sports App for $19.99 per month. Spanish speakers can use Peacock Premium, which is $4.99 per month – however it will contain ads. Ad-free Premium Plus costs $9.99 monthly. When are the other Group C games?Teams will be hoping to get enough points in their three group-stage games to secure a spot in the knockout stages. SEE ALSO: FIFA World Cup 2022 schedule including how to watch The winner of Group C will play the runners-up in Group D, whereas the team that comes second place will play its winners. Group D contains Tunisia, Australia, Denmark and France. Tuesday, Nov. 22: Argentina vs. Saudi Arabia Tuesday, Nov. 22: Mexico vs. Poland Saturday, Nov. 26: Poland vs. Saudi Arabia Saturday, Nov. 26: Argentina vs. Mexico Wednesday, Nov. 30: Poland vs. Argentina Wednesday, Nov. 30: Saudi Arabia vs. Mexico Watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup on TV with these deals 60" Samsung Q60B Series 4K QLED Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $747.99 (List Price $897.99) 55" Sony Bravia XR A80K Series 4K Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $1,298.00 (List Price $1,498) 55" LG B2 Series OLED 4K HDR 120Hz Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $996.99 50" Vizio V505-J09 4K HDR Full Array LED Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $298.00 (List Price $358) 55" LG UQA Series NanoCell 4K HDR Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $519.99 (List Price $799.99) 55" TCL 5-Series 4K UHD QLED Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $399.99 (List Price $429.99) Hisense 55U8H (Opens in a new window) — $799.98 (List Price $1,099.99) View the full article

Tunisia will take on France in a group-stage FIFA World Cup clash at the Education City Stadium. The Tunisians will be hoping to secure three points after a clash with Australia on Nov. 26. Meanwhile, the reigning champions will be coming from a match with Denmark. Tunisia vs France kickoff timeKickoff time for the Tunisia vs. France match is set for 10a.m. ET on November 30 at the 40,000-seat venue in Doha. How to watch Tunisia vs France on streaming or free TVWorld Cup 2022 fans in the U.S. have a choice of options when it comes to livestreaming games at the tournament. You can watch every game on the FOX Sports family of networks, which are the official English-language broadcast partner in the United States. The Tunisia vs. France match will be shown on FOX, with broadcasters Telemundo and Universo also showing the game. Fans who prefer to use live TV streaming services have options including FuboTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV. Those looking to stream the games online in English can use the Fox Sports App for $19.99 per month. Spanish speakers can use Peacock Premium, which is $4.99 per month – however it will contain ads. Ad-free Premium Plus costs $9.99 monthly. When are the other Group D games?Teams will be hoping to get enough points in their three group-stage games to secure a spot in the knockout stages. SEE ALSO: FIFA World Cup 2022 schedule including how to watch The winner of Group D will play the runners-up in Group C, whereas the team that comes second place will play its winners. Group C contains Saudi Arabia, Poland, Mexico and Argentina. Tuesday, Nov. 22: Denmark vs. Tunisia Tuesday, Nov. 22: France vs. Australia Saturday, Nov. 26: Tunisia vs. Australia Saturday, Nov. 26: France vs. Denmark Wednesday, Nov. 30: Australia vs. Denmark Wednesday, Nov. 30: Tunisia vs. France Watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup on TV with these deals 50" Vizio V505-J09 4K HDR Full Array LED Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $298.00 (List Price $358) 60" Samsung Q60B Series 4K QLED Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $747.99 (List Price $897.99) 55" Sony Bravia XR A80K Series 4K Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $1,298.00 (List Price $1,498) 55" LG B2 Series OLED 4K HDR 120Hz Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $996.99 55" TCL 5-Series 4K UHD QLED Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $399.99 (List Price $429.99) 55" LG UQA Series NanoCell 4K HDR Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $519.99 (List Price $799.99) Hisense 55U8H (Opens in a new window) — $799.98 (List Price $1,099.99) View the full article

Poland will take on Argentina in a group-stage FIFA World Cup clash at the Stadium 974. The Poles will be hoping to secure three points after a clash with Saudi Arabia on Nov. 26. Meanwhile, the 2021 Copa América champions will be coming from a match with Mexico. Poland vs Argentina kickoff timeKickoff time for the Poland vs. Argentina match is set for 2p.m. ET on November 30 at the 40,000-seat venue in Doha. How to watch Poland vs Argentina on streaming or free TVWorld Cup 2022 fans in the U.S. have a choice of options when it comes to livestreaming games at the tournament. You can watch every game on the FOX Sports family of networks, which are the official English-language broadcast partner in the United States. The Poland vs. Argentina match will be shown on FOX, with broadcasters Telemundo and Universo also showing the game. Fans who prefer to use live TV streaming services have options including FuboTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV. Those looking to stream the games online in English can use the Fox Sports App for $19.99 per month. Spanish speakers can use Peacock Premium, which is $4.99 per month – however it will contain ads. Ad-free Premium Plus costs $9.99 monthly. When are the other Group C games?Teams will be hoping to get enough points in their three group-stage games to secure a spot in the knockout stages. SEE ALSO: FIFA World Cup 2022 schedule including how to watch The winner of Group C will play the runners-up in Group D, whereas the team that comes second place will play its winners. Group D contains Tunisia, Australia, Denmark and France. Tuesday, Nov. 22: Argentina vs. Saudi Arabia Tuesday, Nov. 22: Mexico vs. Poland Saturday, Nov. 26: Poland vs. Saudi Arabia Saturday, Nov. 26: Argentina vs. Mexico Wednesday, Nov. 30: Poland vs. Argentina Wednesday, Nov. 30: Saudi Arabia vs. Mexico Watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup on TV with these deals 50" Vizio V505-J09 4K HDR Full Array LED Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $298.00 (List Price $358) 60" Samsung Q60B Series 4K QLED Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $747.99 (List Price $897.99) 55" Sony Bravia XR A80K Series 4K Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $1,298.00 (List Price $1,498) 55" LG B2 Series OLED 4K HDR 120Hz Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $996.99 55" TCL 5-Series 4K UHD QLED Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $399.99 (List Price $429.99) 55" LG UQA Series NanoCell 4K HDR Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $519.99 (List Price $799.99) Hisense 55U8H (Opens in a new window) — $799.98 (List Price $1,099.99) View the full article

Many private torrent sites track user traffic to ensure that when content is downloaded, an agreed amount is uploaded back to the rest of the community. Users can independently maintain their own transfer records, which help them keep track of overall bandwidth used and compliance with site rules, whenever traffic volume is an important factor. But whether they’re held locally, on a torrent site, or by an intermediary service, the usefulness of logs is reversed when they fall into the wrong hands. DanishBytes User Arrested Then Prosecuted Early November 2021, Denmark’s Public Prosecutor for Special Economic and International Crime (SØIK) announced that six people had been arrested following criminal referrals by Rights Alliance. All were members and/or operators of ShareUniversity and DanishBytes. Prosecution of site operators is not uncommon but when it’s deemed in the public interest, pirate site users can also face charges. Every case is unique so criteria differ, especially across national borders, but when evidence shows large volumes of infringement, successful prosecutions become more likely. That was the case when a former DanishBytes user was sentenced last week. According to Danish anti-piracy group Rights Alliance, the 28-year-old man was a regular site member and wasn’t involved in running the site. That being said, evidence showed that for the period January 2021 to November 2021, he downloaded and/or uploaded no less than 3,000 copyrighted works, including movies, TV shows, music, books, audiobooks and comics. Guilty Plea and Sentencing Information released by the National Unit for Special Crimes (NSK), a Danish police unit focused on cybercrime, organized crime, and related financial crime, reveals that the user’s traffic statistics interested prosecutors. “During the period, the man downloaded no less than 100 TB and uploaded no less than 20 TB of copyrighted material,” NSK says. BitTorrent trackers operating a ratio model usually insist on a better ratio of downloads to uploads but DanishBytes’ situation was out of the ordinary. The site launched in January 2021 in the wake of other sites being shut down, so had to get going from a standing start with no users. Even when arrests were being made, the site still had a relatively small userbase, which can limit opportunities to upload more. That may have been a blessing in disguise. Faced with the evidence, the man decided to plead guilty and was sentenced last week at the Court in Vibourg. In common with similar prosecutions recently, he received a suspended conditional sentence of 60 days’ probation, 80 hours of community service, and confiscation of his computer equipment. “I am satisfied with the verdict. With a sentence of 60 days of suspended imprisonment, the court sends a clear signal that not only the masterminds, but also users of illegal file sharing services can risk being punished,” says Beytullaah Karacan, deputy prosecutor at NSK. Rights Alliance Welcomes Conviction The case against the DanishBytes user began with a Rights Alliance investigation and a referral to the police. As part of his sentence, the man must pay the anti-piracy group DKK 5,000 (US$600) in compensation but Rights Alliance director Maria Fredenslund is focused on the deterrent effect of another successful prosecution. “In the Rights Alliance, we have been very focused on getting those behind illegal file-sharing services convicted. But it is equally important that we bring to justice the users who are on these illegal services and who help to keep the services running,” Fredenslund says. “It is an important signal to send that it is not only masterminds who risk prison sentences, but also systematic users. Therefore, it is satisfactory that yet another user has been convicted, and we expect more of these lawsuits in the future.” Earlier this month another DanishBytes user received a suspended sentence for his role on the site. The 34-year-old was user who for two months worked on the site’s staff. Importantly, he also used hacked Netflix credentials to obtain content before sharing it with other users of the site. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more. View the full article

Now that Elon Musk's Twitter is reinstating accounts of users that were previously banned from the platform, including former president Donald Trump, the prospect of Apple and Google banning Twitter from their app stores suddenly doesn't look entirely unlikely. Should that ever happen, Musk says he's ready to simply build his own phone, with (presumably) an app store of its own. "I certainly hope it does not come to that, but, yes, if there is no other choice, I will make an alternative phone," he tweeted in response to a user asking what would happen if Apple and Google booted Twitter from their app stores. SEE ALSO: Elon Musk says there will be three 'verified' Twitter checkmarks: blue, gold, and grey Neither Apple or Google have officially said or indicated they plan to ban Twitter, though both companies do have policies in place that prevent hate speech, discrimination, and harassment. Both companies have at one point banned Parler, a right-wing alternative to Twitter, though Apple let it return to its App Store in April 2021, and Google reinstated the app this September after it made improvements to its moderation policies. Musk previously said he would not reinstate any Twitter account without forming a "content moderation council with widely diverse viewpoints," but he quickly backpedaled on that, reinstating Trump's account after conducting a Twitter poll. The company also experienced a wave of impersonations and fake news after Musk decided to turn Twitter's blue checkmark, originally a way to verify a user's identity, into something you can buy for $8 a month (the company is currently reworking the system, and a re-launch is expected on Friday). Apple and Google banning Twitter from their app stores would certainly be an enormous detriment to Twitter, as the vast majority of smartphone users globally would be unable to easily access the app and would need to resort to the web version to use the platform. And even if Musk were to build his own "alternative phone," turning it into a viable product with a thriving ecosystem of apps would be a tough task, even for the world's richest man. View the full article

New day, new week, new Wordle! If you've been off your game while avoiding nosy aunties or digesting many pies, just a reminder: The New York Times recently added a new word list and updated the rules, so now plurals ending in S or ES will never be the solution. If you'd rather have the answer to today's Wordle delivered straight, skip to the end of this article for November 28's solution revealed. Alternatively, if you prefer to do the work yourself, keep scrolling for tips, clues, and strategies to offer you a helping hand. SEE ALSO: Best 'Wordle' starting word? Step up your game today. Where did Wordle come from?Wordle was originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, but soon spread internationally. Thousands of people around the globe now play this game each day, and fans have even created alternate Wordle versions inspired by the original. This includes battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. In fact, the word puzzle game has proved so popular that the New York Times eventually bought it, and TikTok creators livestream themselves playing. What's the best Wordle starting word?Unlike a maths equation, there is no single correct answer to what the best Wordle starting word is. However, there are more strategic options, and we have plenty of ideas that can help you choose. For example, try picking a word that includes at least two different vowels, as well as some common consonants such as S, T, R, or N. What happened to the Wordle archive?The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles used to be available for anyone to enjoy when they had some spare time and no pressing responsibilities. Unfortunately it has since been taken down, which was done at the request of the New York Times according to the website's creator. SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. Is Wordle getting harder?If you've been finding Wordle too easy, there is a Hard Mode you can enable to give yourself more of a challenge. But unless you activate this mode, we can assure you that Wordle isn't getting harder. Why are there two different Wordle answers some days?Usually, Wordle solutions are like Highlander: There can be only one. However occasionally the puzzle game has accepted two different correct solutions on the same day, in apparent defiance of Wordle law. This aberration is due to changes the New York Times made after it acquired Wordle. The Times has since added its own updated word list, so this should happen even less frequently than before. To avoid any confusion, it's a good idea to refresh your browser before getting stuck into a new puzzle. Featured Video For You Wordle 101: The best starting words to use and why Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:It's to do with temperature. Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?Not today! Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...Today's Wordle starts with the letter T. What's the answer to Wordle today?It's your last chance to guess today's Wordle! We're finally about to reveal the solution. Are you ready? The answer to Wordle #527 is... TEPID. Don't feel down if you didn't get it this time! There's always another day, and with it another Wordle. Come back tomorrow for more helpful clues and hints! View the full article

TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Getflix Smart DNS and VPN is on sale for £42.34, saving you 90% on list price. Whether your travel plans are taking you abroad or to a sofa, you want to make sure you can still watch your favourite shows wherever you end up. A simple way to do that is with Getflix. This smart DNS service is also a VPN, so it lets you access your favourite streaming services from almost anywhere, and it helps protect your privacy while you do. A great gift for yourself or the frequent traveller in your life, a lifetime subscription is only £42.34 for a limited time. Streaming content without restrictions gets harder every year. Netflix has been going after VPNs, and even Getflix can’t crack U.S. Netflix yet, but it may get you into other streaming services by letting you spoof your location on a global network. Getflix doesn’t give you a subscription to Netflix or any other streaming service, but it could let you bypass geo-restrictions and use your own subscription as if you were accessing it from another country. Access your Getflix account on a huge variety of devices, including a Windows PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android, Apple TV, Playstation 4, and Xbox One. You can use unlimited devices for the DNS, but the VPN is limited to five. Those five devices could get a lot of mileage out of the protections Getflix offers. Get privacy support on your PC, Mac, or mobile device and protect your browsing whether you’re using DSL, Cable, Satellite, or 4G. Make sure to activate your VPN while you’re traveling to help protect your privacy, even on private WiFi. Watch your favourite shows from around the world using this Smart DNS service. Then keep your digital world safe whether you’re home or abroad by activating the full VPN on five of your devices. For a limited time, get Getflix Smart DNS and VPN on sale for £42.34. Opens in a new tab Credit: Getflix Getflix Smart DNS and VPN (Lifetime Subscription) (opens in a new tab) £42.34 at the Mashable Shop Get Deal (opens in a new tab) View the full article

It's almost the end of the year, which means it's almost time for everyone to share their Spotify listening habits. But while we wait for this year's Spotify Wrapped to be released, a new app has arrived to tide us over. Created by University of Southern California student Anshay Saboo, Instafest is a graphic generator that displays your most-played artists on Spotify as though they're the lineup of the world's most personalised music festival. They also look good enough that if you've seen any you might have thought they were advertising real events. SEE ALSO: Spotify Wrapped 2022 is dropping soon. Here's how to view yours when it releases. Here's how to create your Spotify Instafest fake festival lineup: Open the Instafest website. Click on the green "Sign in with Spotify" button. Log in to your Spotify account. Instafest will then create your own personal festival lineup, populated by the artists you've been listening to the most. We probably won't ever see BTS playing alongside the Beach Boys, but it's nice to dream. I don't understand why STAYC isn't on mine. I demand a recount. Credit: Amanda Yeo / Instafest If the resulting poster isn't to your liking, there are a few options to customise it further. Instafest can select your top artists from either the last four weeks, the last six months, or all-time, which may impact how many days your festival lasts. You can also switch up the aesthetics by toggling between three different styles. These include the Malibu Sunrise's summer beach party, LA Twilight's late night city vibe, or Mojave Dusk's wild desert. Instafest automatically names your festival after your Spotify username as well, but you can hide it if you want to share your lineup without other people potentially snooping on your account. View the full article

The official trailer for Yellowstone prequel 1923 has arrived, featuring Harrison Ford in a cowboy hat, Helen Mirren issuing vague threats, and a whole bunch of horses. Set between 1883 and Yellowstone, 1923 follows ranch owners Jacob and Cara Dutton as they deal with issues such as pandemics, drought, and an economic crisis. The more things change, the more they stay the same. 1923 arrives Dec. 18 on Paramount+. View the full article

If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle?Quordle is a five-letter word guessing game similar to Wordle, except each guess applies letters to four words at the same time. You get nine guesses instead of six to correctly guess all four words. It looks like playing four Wordle games at the same time, and that is essentially what it is. But it's not nearly as intimidating as it sounds. Is Quordle harder than Wordle?Yes, though not diabolically so. Where did Quordle come from?Amid the Wordle boom of late 2021 and early 2022, when everyone was learning to love free, in-browser, once-a-day word guessing games, creator Freddie Meyer says he took inspiration from one of the first big Wordle variations, Dordle — the one where you essentially play two Wordles at once. He took things up a notch, and released Quordle on January 30. Meyer's creation was covered in The Guardian six days later, and now, according to Meyer, it attracts millions of daily users. Today, Meyer earns modest revenue from Patreon, where dedicated Quordle fans can donate to keep their favorite puzzle game running. How is Quordle pronounced?“Kwordle.” It should rhyme with “Wordle,” and definitely should not be pronounced exactly like "curdle.” Is Quordle strategy different from Wordle?Yes and no. Your starting strategy should be the same as with Wordle. In fact, if you have a favorite Wordle opening word, there’s no reason to change that here. We suggest something rich in vowels, featuring common letters like C, R, and N. But you do you. After your first guess, however, you’ll notice things getting out of control if you play Quordle exactly like Wordle. What should I do in Quordle that I don’t do in Wordle?Solving a Wordle puzzle can famously come down to a series of single letter-change variations. If you’ve narrowed it down to “-IGHT,” you could guess “MIGHT” “NIGHT” “LIGHT” and “SIGHT” and one of those will probably be the solution — though this is also a famous way to end up losing in Wordle, particularly if you play on “hard mode.” In Quordle, however, this sort of single-letter winnowing is a deadly trap, and it hints at the important strategic difference between Wordle and Quordle: In Quordle, you can't afford to waste guesses unless you're eliminating as many letters as possible at all times. Guessing a completely random word that you already know isn't the solution, just to eliminate three or four possible letters you haven’t tried yet, is thought of as a desperate, latch-ditch move in Wordle. In Quordle, however, it's a normal part of the player's strategic toolset. Is there a way to get the answer faster?In my experience Quordle can be a slow game, sometimes dragging out longer than it would take to play Wordle four times. But a sort of blunt-force guessing approach can speed things up. The following strategy also works with Wordle if you only want the solution, and don’t care about having the fewest possible guesses: Try starting with a series of words that puts all the vowels (including Y) on the board, along with some other common letters. We've had good luck with the three words: “NOTES,” “ACRID,” and “LUMPY.” YouTuber DougMansLand suggests four words: “CANOE,” “SKIRT,” “PLUMB,” and “FUDGY.” Most of the alphabet is now eliminated, and you’ll only have the ability to make one or two wrong guesses if you use this strategy. But in most cases you’ll have all the information you need to guess the remaining words without any wrong guesses. If strategy isn't helping, and you're still stumped, here are some hints: Are there any double or triple letters in today’s Quordle words?Two words have letters occurring twice and one word with letters occurring three times. Are any rare letters being used in today’s Quordle like Q or Z?V. What do today’s Quordle words start with?P, E, D, and T. What are the answers for today’s Quordle?Are you sure you want to know? There’s still time to turn back. OK, you asked for it. The answers are: PUPIL EVOKE DADDY THEIR View the full article

Check out our favorite massage gun deal, plus more of the best sales going on as of Nov. 27: OUR TOP PICK: The Theragun Pro is a top-tier massage gun at one of the lowest prices we've ever seen it — $399 $599 (save $200) Whether you're an athlete or simply a person who carries tension in your back, a massage gun can help give your muscles some much-needed relief. (We're willing to bet the stress of holiday shopping has exacerbated this need). SEE ALSO: The best Cyber Monday fitness deals to build your home gym Though massage guns can get pricey, Cyber Monday sales mean massaging your arms and your legs won't cost an arm and a leg. There are a lot of great options out there, from Theragun to Hyperice, and we've rounded up the best deals, from budget picks to massage gun powerhouses. Check them out below: OUR TOP PICK: Theragun Pro — $399 $599 (save $200) Opens in a new tab Credit: Theragun Our pick: Theragun Pro (opens in a new tab) $399 at Amazon (save $200) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like it Therabody likely makes the massage guns you're most familiar with, and the Theragun Pro is The Gold Standard pick of the Theragun line. This is the pick for the athlete in your life — or for the person who's serious about their massages. The Pro provides plenty of power and variability, thanks to the five speed settings and six different attachment heads to target different muscle groups. Honestly, it might be a bit too much for some, but it's our top pick because of the insane markdown. At $399, it's basically at its lowest price ever, according to the price tracking site camelcamelcamel. Plus, the extra $50 on-page coupon puts the Pro at a better price than it is at Therabody's website, Best Buy, and pretty much every other retailer that has it on sale. More massage gun deals: Vybe Pro Muscle Massage Gun — $49.99 $74.99 (save $25) Renpho R3 — $69.99 $99.99 (save $30) Mebak 3 — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20) Sharper Image Powerboost massager — $84.99 $99.99 (save $15) LifePro Sonix LX — $119.99 $160 (save $40.01) Dartwood Deep Tissue Massage Gun (2 pack) — $124.99 $259.99 (save $135) Turonic GM5 — $129.95 $179.97 (save $50.02) Hyperice Hypervolt Go 2 — $145 $199 (save $54) Theragun Mini — $149.99 $199 (save $49.01) Theragun Prime — $198 $299 (save $101) Hyperice Hypervolt 2 Pro — $299 $399 (save $100) View the full article

SAVE $24.99: Elden Ring, the 2022 favorite for Game of the Year, just hit an all-time low price for Cyber Monday — just $35 at Walmart, $24.99 off the original price. December is meant for one thing and one thing only: Catching up on all the games you missed throughout the year because of content overload. And folks, 2022 was certainly a busy year for gamers. If you didn't stay in the loop, we're praying for you when you finally take a peek at your backlog. But, we can at least tell you where to start if you haven't already played it — Elden Ring. It's an easy contender for 2022's Game of the Year, and it's also on sale for Cyber Monday at its lowest price yet. Pick up a copy at Walmart and save $24.99, just $35 for one of the greatest games ever made (and no, that's not hyperbole). SEE ALSO: The best Cyber Monday gaming deals on games, PC accessories, and more If you've ever enjoyed a FromSoftware game (Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Sekiro), Elden Ring has a high probability to end up being your favorite entry from the developer to date. You'll, explore The Lands Between as your created character (called a "Tarnished"), discovering hidden areas, battling dangerous creatures, and working towards the ultimate goal of repairing the shattered Elden Ring and becoming the new Elden Lord. It's a grand adventure, and one you shouldn't miss out on. Start chipping away at your gaming backlog and snag Elden Ring for just $35 at Walmart, a full $24.99 off the original price for Cyber Monday. Opens in a new tab Credit: From Software 'Elden Ring' (opens in a new tab) $35 at Walmart (save $24.99) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) View the full article

YouTube is one of the most successful sites ever to grace the internet. The site is extremely easy to use and with almost no barriers to entry, it’s one of the best platforms to build an audience. On the downside, using unlicensed content to gain traction renders successes vulnerable to sudden collapse on the whim of a copyright holder. That could mean a strike, a channel ban, or even a lawsuit. After Arvin De La Santos restreamed the Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren fight on his YourEXTRA YouTube channel in April 2021, Triller filed a DMCA notice and YouTube removed the content. For a channel that specialized in “drama related” topics, the next year of events could’ve taken it to the next level. Triller Lawsuit – June 2021 YourEXTRA built an audience of 113,000+ subscribers and generated 14 million views in just four years, but after Triller hit De La Santos with a full-blown lawsuit in June 2021, the channel went quiet. Filed at a California district court, the scale of Triller’s complaint probably contributed to the silence. Triller described De La Santos as a business entity and sued for copyright infringement (making the content available on YouTube), vicarious copyright infringement (liability for YouTube viewers’ infringement), plus violations of the Federal Communications Act (alleged interception of satellite broadcasts). When combined these overly ambitious claims stretched well beyond six digits but even a partial win for Triller would’ve been devastating for De La Santos. So, in its determination to send a message to pirates, Triller dug in. What the YouTuber needed now was a good lawyer and on October 18, 2021, intellectual property specialist Steven Vondram stepped in to answer Triller’s complaint. Triller Accused of Deception Defendants are required to file an answer but in most cases they consist of a tedious list of yes, no, or don’t know type responses. This one was different. According to the defense, De La Santos was “enticed to settle the alleged infringement” instead of going to court. He reportedly paid a settlement fee to Triller, which came with a release of claims. Things didn’t go to plan. “Thereafter, [Triller] filed this lawsuit and returned the settlement fee (without interest) and now seeks to recover damages and attorney fees that they are not entitled to,” the YouTuber’s attorney informed the court. “This is a deceptive act and practice under California law. The parties have previously agreed and resolved this dispute, which Plaintiff has now refused to honor.” Alleged wrongdoing in hand, De La Santos attempted to turn the tables. He asked for the complaint to be dismissed with prejudice, judgment to be entered in his favor, plus an order for costs and attorneys’ fees incurred to date. Neither Side Gives Ground A joint report to the court in November 2021 revealed a damages claim adjustment but little progress. Statutory copyright damages can reach $150,000 per claim but the report indicated $140,000. Triller’s original complaint demanded $110,000 for each violation of the Federal Communications Act but the report cited an adjusted figure of $10,000. For his part, De La Santos insisted that since he’d settled the matter, he would respond by sueing Triller for damages. Triller warned it would depose both the YouTuber and a “corporate representative” of the YourEXTRA YouTube channel, and conduct discovery to find out how the broadcast was obtained, how it was shared and with whom, and whether any financial benefit was accrued by the YouTuber. Money Makes The World Go Round In March 2022, Vondran told the California district court that a written retainer agreement between him and his client required payment for certain fees “if a settlement wasn’t achieved” and if the lawsuit “moved to litigation,” which it clearly had. Court records show that De La Santos couldn’t actually afford a lawyer so Vondran requested permission to withdraw as counsel for the defense, noting that “YourNEXT is NOT a corporation.” De La Santos could either represent himself or find replacement counsel, but he’d probably be forced to default, Vondran wrote. Triller Wins Partial Summary Judgment With De La Santos apparently in no position to mount a credible defense, five weeks later Triller submitted a proposed summary judgment declaring the YouTuber liable on three grounds: direct infringement, vicarious infringement, and violation of the Federal Communications Act. Against defendants Del Santos, YourEXTRA, and Does 1-10, Triller demanded $50,000 jointly and severally under 17 U.S.C. § 504(a)-(c), $10,000 under 47 U.S. Code § 605 (Unauthorized publication or use of communications), plus reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. Triller submitted a second, largely unchanged proposed summary judgment this June and in July, United States District Judge Dale S. Fischer agreed that Triller was entitled to summary judgment on the issue of copyright infringement. “Triller has demonstrated that even if Defendants were not actually aware that their conduct constituted copyright infringement, Defendants at the very least recklessly disregarded that possibility or were willfully blind to it,” Judge Fischer wrote. Triller’s Damages Claim Lacked Substance Triller’s $50,000 statutory damages claim for copyright infringement was based on its assertion that “at least one thousand people” chose to watch the fight on the YourEXTRA YouTube channel instead of paying $50 each to Triller.. The theory presented to the court stated that De La Santos had made “several hundred dollars” by gaining around one thousand followers and one million views on his YouTube channel by airing the fight. Given that the fight was quickly taken down by Triller, these numbers didn’t appear to make much sense. There were reasons for that. Surprisingly, Triller’s figures were not obtained directly from YouTube. They were reportedly supplied by social media tracker Social Blade but carried no markings to prove that was actually the case. Even more fundamentally, the viewing numbers related to the YourEXTRA channel overall, not the number of views generated by the infringing fight broadcast. Judge Fischer concluded that the evidence was inadmissible. No Evidence to Support Remaining Claims Either Claims that De La Santos intercepted a satellite broadcast in violation of the Federal Communications Act also fell flat. Section 605 only applies when a broadcast is received from the air and since Triller’s evidence failed to establish that, its motion on that cause was denied. Triller’s claim for vicarious copyright infringement fared no better. While the Judge found the company’s direct infringment claims convincing, no evidence of copyright infringement carried out by YouTube users was presented to the court. Without that, the claim failed. In conclusion, Triller’s motion was granted in respect of willful copyright infringement but denied on all other grounds. Triller responded by filing a motion to dismiss all of the claims denied by the Judge, leaving a single copyright infringement claim intact. Good news for De La Santos then? Not at all. Willful Infringement Late October 2022, with liability for willful copyright infringement confirmed by the Court, it was all but inevitable that Triller would revise its claim. Statutory damages allow copyright holders to receive damages of between $750 and $30,000 per work but, when infringement is willful, the maximum is increased to $150,000. That’s exactly what Triller demanded. In his judgment dated November 16, 2022, Judge Fischer awarded Triller maximum statutory damages of $150,000 for willful copyright infringement plus $20,626.25 in attorneys’ fees. With no means to pay for a defense, De La Santos couldn’t even argue over the small change. If this was a boxing match, both arms would’ve been tied behind his back as Triller punched him in the face. Whether that constitutes a ‘landmark’ victory is for others to decide but if nothing else, a clear message has been sent once again thanks to the availability of statutory damages in copyright cases. Final Thoughts: $150,000 in Perspective The fight itself lasted one minute and 59 seconds meaning that each second cost De La Santos a cool $1,433. According to the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, Jake Paul’s official purse was $690,000, meaning that De La Santos is now on the hook for just over 21% of Paul’s declared earnings. Triller reported 500,000 PPV buys at $49.99 each, roughly $25 million. Jake Paul reported 1.5 million buys, roughly $75 million. De La Santos will likely regret that night for a long time and there’s no question that Triller wants to send a clear message to pirates. Boxing fans, on the other hand, might point to a much bigger crime. Four boxers who fought on the same card were paid as follows: Jeyson Minda ($8,000), Junior Younan ($25,000), William Jackson ($8,000) and Quinton Randall ($15,000). If we combine all four fighters’ purses, 39 seconds of infringement by De La Santos on YouTube covers the lot. Or it would do if he actually pays anything, which is doubtful. The YouTuber was served at an address in Canada where U.S. Federal and State Courts have no jurisdiction over Canadian residents or companies. Canadian courts can recognize foreign judgments but can also deny them, if foreign judgments offend Canadian public policy. Related court filings can be found here (1,2,3,4,5,6, pdf) From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more. 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SAVE $90: The second-generation Apple TV HD (32GB) will be on sale at Walmart for only $59 on Sunday, Nov. 27 starting at 7 p.m. ET. That's 60% off its suggested retail price of $149. We thought Best Buy was going to make off with the best Cyber Weekend deal on an Apple TV device when it dropped the price of the second-generation 4K model to only $95. We're happy to be proven wrong. Walmart will have last year's second-gen Apple TV HD on sale for just $59 during its upcoming Cyber Monday sale, which begins Sunday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. ET. The 32GB streaming device with an updated Siri Remote usually retails for $149, which means this deal will be saving you a massive 60% if you're lucky enough to grab one before it inevitably sells out. SEE ALSO: All the best streaming deals ahead of Cyber Monday Note that the big-box store is not giving Walmart+ members early access to its Cyber Monday sale, unlike its previous Black Friday Deals for Days events in November. Tonight's kickoff will be a free-for-all for the general public, so set an alarm accordingly. This isn't the first time we've seen the 32GB Apple TV HD dip to $59, for the record: Amazon had it on sale at that price in mid-November as an early Black Friday offer. It has, however, been out of stock there ever since, if that tells you anything. Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Apple TV HD (2nd generation, 32GB) (opens in a new tab) $59 at Walmart (save $90) starting Sunday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. ET Get Deal (opens in a new tab) View the full article

SAVE UP TO 61%: As of Nov. 27, Samsonite and American Tourister luggage sets are on sale at Amazon, with a minimum discount of 30% off. What's the number one badly-kept secret about traveling? Plan ahead. Plane tickets are cheaper. Hotel reservations are more flexible. Anticipation grows even more, and stress levels go down. And now, just in time for the busiest travel season of the year, a brand new set of luggage is even cheaper. Amazon's Cyber Monday sale is taking 30-61% off expandable travel sets from Samsonite and American Tourister. There's even fun themed luggage for kiddie travelers or the kids-at-heart. BEST OVERALL AMERICAN TOURISTER DEAL: American Tourister Moonlight Hardside, 61% off — $126.23 $325.98 (save $199.75) BEST OVERALL SAMSONITE DEAL: Samsonite Aspire DLX Softside, 39% off — $207.74 $339.99 (save $132.25) BEST 4PC LUGGAGE DEAL: American Tourister Troupe Hardside and Softside, 30% off — $139.99 $199.99 (save $60) BEST CHILDRENS LUGGAGE DEAL: American Tourister Disney Teddy Buddy, 34% off — $80.12 $120.99 (save $49.87) BEST STAR WARS DEAL: American Tourister Star Wars Hardside Spinner, 30% off — $147 $210 (save $60) Samsonite luggage deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Samsonite Our pick: Samsonite Freeform Hardside Expandable (opens in a new tab) $248.07 at Amazon (save $106.40) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we love it Sleek and futuristic, the Samsonite Freeform looks good from the lounge to the airplane aisle. There's a 21-inch and 28-inch set included in this sale, and the ultra-light construction means that they weigh just 6.5 and 9.5lbs, respectively. Four beefy spinner wheels and a recessed TSA-compatible combination lock make for easy packing. More Samsonite luggage sets on saleSamsonite Omni 2 Hardside Expandable Luggage — $231.88 $379.99 (save $148.11) Samsonite Centric 2 Hardside Luggage — $231.88 $331.26 (save $99.38) Samsonite Winfield 3 DLX Hardside Expandable Luggage — $253.45 $362.07 (save 108.62) Samsonite Aspire DLX Softside Expandable Luggage — $207.74 $339.99 (save $132.25) American Tourister deals Opens in a new tab Credit: American Tourister Our pick: American Tourister Moonlight Hardside Expandable Luggage (opens in a new tab) $126.23 at Amazon (save $199.75) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we love it Not only is this the biggest discount in Amazon's Cyber Monday luggage sale, it's the most eye-catching set here. Rugged ABS plastic hardside shells, four multidirectional wheels, and an expandable inner book case with straps and zippered pockets can take on any amount of airport chaos. There's 24-inch and 21-inch sizes included in this set, both expandable all around by 1.5 inches, yet still compatible for carry-on sizes. Plus, with the bright blue polka dots you'll never lose it in the baggage carousel. More American Tourister luggage sets on saleAmerican Tourister Troupe Hardside and Softside — $139.99 $199.99 (save $60) American Tourister Disney Teddy Buddy Luggage with Spinners — $80.12 $120.99 (save $49.87) American Tourister Star Wars Hardside Spinner Wheel Luggage — $147 $210 (save $63) American Tourister Stratum XLT 2.0 Expandable Hardside Luggage — $147 $210 (save $63) View the full article

Here's a quick look at the best Cyber Monday Cricut deals: BEST CRICUT MACHINE DEAL: Cricut Explore Air 2 — $169 $249.99 (save $119.99) + free $20 Amazon.com promotional credit BEST CRICUT BUNDLE DEAL: Cricut Maker 3 & Digital Content Library Bundle — $379 $439.99 (save $60.99) Homemade holiday gifts used to be associated with middle-school art classes. (We know your mom still has that macaroni ornament you made when you were 10.) But thanks to Cricut machine renaissance in the late 2010s, it's extremely easy for today's casual hobbyists and DIYers to craft custom presents that look like they were made by professionals. Cricut is running a Cyber Monday sale on its electric cutting machines, bundles, and accessories this weekend, but bargain hunters should do their shopping on Amazon instead — the retail giant is matching and often beating many of the brand's offers as part of its own Cyber Monday event. We'll use the Cricut Basic Tool set as an example, which normally retails for $26.99: It was $13.49 on Cricut.com and $9.79 on Amazon at the time of writing. Below, we've rounded up a selection of the very best Cyber Monday Cricut deals on Amazon. (Not sure which Cricut machine is right for you? Take this quiz.) Cricut machine deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Cricut Our pick: Cricut Explore Air 2 (opens in a new tab) $169 on Amazon (save $119.99) + free $20 promotional credit Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itFeaturing built-in storage and Bluetooth connectivity, the mid-range Cricut Explore Air 2 can cut over 100 different types of materials — everything from from glitter paper to leather. Amazon matches and one-ups Cricut.com's $169 Cyber Monday pricing (down from $249.99) with the addition of $20 in free promotional credit, which will get applied to your Amazon account 30 days after it ships. More Cricut machine dealsCricut EasyPress Mini — $39 $69 (save $30) Cricut EasyPress 2 (9-inch x 9-inch) — $99 $189 (save $90) Cricut EasyPress 2 (12-inch x 10-inch) — $141.55 $239 (save $97.45) with coupon Cricut Hat Press — $129 $149.99 (save $20.99) Cricut Mug Press — $149 $199 (save $50) Cricut Explore 3 — $279 $319 (save $40) Cricut Autopress — $799 $999 (save $200) Cricut bundle deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Cricut / Amazon Our pick: Cricut Maker 3 & Digital Content Library Bundle (opens in a new tab) $379 on Amazon (save $60.99) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itThe Cricut Maker 3 is billed as "the ultimate smart cutting machine," with 13 tools, double the cutting speed, and ten times the cutting force of other models. It also works with over 300 materials, including Cricut's Smart Materials (which work without a cutting mat). The machine itself is on sale for $379 (normally $429.99) at Cricut.com, Best Buy, and Amazon this Cyber Monday, but only the latter lets you bundle it with a bonus digital library of 30 images (worth $10) for the same price. More Cricut bundle dealsCricut Joy & Digital Content Library Bundle — $125.30 $179 (save $53.70) Cricut EasyPress 2 (9-inch x 9-inch) Iron-On Starter Bundle — $167.40 $275.98 (save $108.58) Cricut Joy Vinyl Starter Bundle — $181.61 $243.46 (save $61.85) Cricut EasyPress 2 (12-inch x 10-inch) Iron-On Starter Bundle — $217.40 $325.98 (save $108.58) Cricut Joy Iron-On Starter Bundle — $279.56 $439.96 (save $160.40) Cricut accessory dealsCricut Joy Infusible Ink Transfer Sheets (two 4.5-inch x 12-inch sheets), Triangle Brights — $5.50 $8.99 (save $3.49) Cricut Everyday Iron-On (three 3.7-inch x 2-foot rolls), Neon Glowstick — $6 $9.99 (save $3.99) Cricut Smart Paper Sticker Cardstock (ten 13-inch x 13-inch sheets), Pastels — $7.74 $15.49 (save $7.75) Cricut Infusible Ink Transfer Sheets (two 12-inch x 12-inch sheets), Rivers Edge — $8 $13.99 (save $5.99) Cricut Smart Iron-On Vinyl (13 inches by 3 feet), Ocean — $8.24 $16.49 (save $8.25) Cricut Infusible Ink Transfer Sheets (four 12-inch x 12-inch sheets), Rainbow Paint Splash — $9 $19.49 (save $10.49) Cricut Basic Tool Set — $9.79 $26.99 (save $17.20) Cricut Everyday Iron-On (three 12-inch x 12-inch sheets), Playday — $10.30 $16.49 (save $6.19) Cricut Infusible Ink Freehand Dual Marker (5-pack), Basics — $13.80 $24.99 (save $11.19) Cricut Foil Transfer Kit — $19.59 $39.99 (save $20.04) Cricut BrightPad — $48.79 $59.99 (save $11.20) Cricut BrightPad Go — $79 $99.99 (save $20.99) View the full article

Save $50: The 2021 iPad Pro is down to $1049 at Amazon on Nov. 27, which is $50 off its MSRP. That's a savings of 5%. While Black Friday may be over, and you may be returning to work tomorrow, consumer tech companies have kept the party going. With some of the best Cyber Monday deals already here, maybe it's time to reward yourself with any one of these discounted tech products. The 2021 11-inch Apple iPad Pro is down to $1049 -- $50 off its MSRP on Amazon. The 12.9-inch variant of this same product was considered to have a pretty good performance by our reviewer Brenda Stolyar. While it is not a great upgrade over previous iPad models, it is certainly worth the purchase if you are looking for a powerful tablet that offers more versatility. It is also a little harder to find than other iPad models, so this offer may be worth the wait. This 2021 Pro model takes performance up a notch with its M1 chip. Complex processing tasks such as editing high-resolution footage and gaming become seamless with this device. The screen has a decent size for viewing your favorite content with ease. Moreover, the liquid retina display offers a wide gamut of colors and better saturation so that your images can look their best. Since the price of this product dipped below $900 on Thanksgiving, you may feel the whiplash of it swinging back-and-forth. However, with Apple swinging deals at us by the minute, and with Cyber Monday set to arrive tomorrow, the prices could definitely shift again. We suggest you bookmark this link so that you don't miss out on this iPad's best prices. Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple 2021 Apple 11-inch iPad Pro (Wi-Fi + Cellular, 256GB) (opens in a new tab) $1049 at Amazon (save $50) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) View the full article

The fear of every person who reads too much sci-fi labor dystopia might be coming true: Robots could be replacing workers. Last week, Amazon extended hundreds of its recruiters' buyout opportunities in just one part of a very long, very trying cycle of layoffs expected from the shopping giant. And some of those jobs might have been lost to some new artificial intelligence technology the company has been experimenting with for a year, according to a confidential internal document viewed by Recode. Amazon's AI technology — known internally as Automated Applicant Evaluation or AAE — works by predicting which job applicants have the highest potential of being successful in certain roles, and then fast-tracking them to an interview all without a human recruiter's oversight. According to Recode, it works by finding the middle part of a venn diagram between current Amazon employees and job applicants applying for similar jobs. Amazon did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Mashable. SEE ALSO: TikTok influencers won't stop sending me to their Amazon storefronts If this sounds familiar, it's because it is. Amazon built AI hiring technology a decade ago, but it failed miserably by — you guessed it — discriminating against women. Nathan Esquenazi wrote for Venture Beat that the problem with AI hiring technology in general — not just specifically at Amazon — is that it can enable biases. Esquenazi is the co-founder and chief technology officer of CodePath, "a nonprofit that seeks to create diversity in tech by transforming college computer science education for underrepresented minorities and underserved populations." "Given how much AI-powered hiring tools impact the lives of the very people at greatest risk of bias, we owe it to them to proceed with this technology with extreme caution," Esquenazi wrote. "At best, it can lead to bad hiring decisions by companies that can ill afford the time and expense of refilling the positions. At worst, it can keep smart, talented people from getting high-paying jobs in high-demand fields, limiting not only their economic mobility but also their right to live happy, successful lives." Amazon's new hiring AI might have solved those problems — the internal document acquired by Recode says the new AI is guarded against biases based on race and gender. And Amazon hasn't said directly that this AI will or will not be fully replacing the hundreds of laid-off recruiters. This is an infamous weekend full of deals, bookended by Black Friday and Cyber Monday and heralded by Amazon. If you plan on partaking in capitalism's favorite weekend, keep in mind that while this feels like a gift that keeps on giving, it certainly isn't for all the employees who just got laid off by Amazon. View the full article

Save 25%: As of Nov. 27, Amazon Prime members can save 25% on select Amazon Basics items as long as they purchase $50 or more. That's a discount that adds up. If you missed out on Black Friday deals, fret not. Cyber Monday is here to help you keep saving on everything from gift cards, to tech, to home essentials. Stock up on everything you need to keep your home neat, tidy, and organized. As of Nov. 27, Amazon Prime members can take advantage of the online retailer's early Cyber Monday deals on home essentials. Amazon has chosen a variety of its basics and will provide a 25% discount on qualifying purchases totaling $50 or more. Prime members will also get free delivery on their purchased items. Here's how it works: Look through the list of pre-selected home basics. Add them to your cart. Receive 25% off automatically at checkout for all qualifying items. The deal includes standout home basics such as: Dog and puppy pads Presto! paper towels Microfiber towels Light bulb packs Baby wipes Cotton rounds Razor blades And much much more! Stock up on everything you need to get your coffee fix, refill your first-aid kit, take care of your pets, and clean up after home and office messes while supplies last. Opens in a new tab Credit: Amazon Amazon Basics (opens in a new tab) Save 25% on purchases of $50 or more Get Deal (opens in a new tab) View the full article