8K TVs are here to stay, and it looks like Amazon Prime Video is getting fully behind the upgraded resolution technology.
Prime Video is the latest member of the 8K Association, a cross-industry body that exists to promote the growing ecosystem of 8K content and devices – and which also offers an 8K TV specification standard to ensure customers are getting a minimum bar of features and capabilities with every approved 8K television.
Prime Video joins the likes of Samsung, TCL and Panasonic in helping to forge a road map for 8K technologies, suggesting the TV streaming service has 8K TV shows and films in its sights.
You won't currently get 8K support on any mainstream TV streaming service – aside from the odd video on YouTube. Content providers are still getting to grips with 4K resolution support, and it will likely be a while before native 8K content – videos filmed and displayed in 8K – become a sensible business proposition for most of them.
While 8K TV sales are surging, they're still a fraction of the overall TV market, and the prevalence of mobile phones means that plenty of consumers are watching TV on comparatively low-res screens.
Nonetheless, 8K is certainly coming, and it makes sense for content providers to get involved in planning its future. Amazon's interest in 8K, though, is likely tied up not just in the general direction of the TV market, but also Samsung's current strategy around 8K TVs.
Is 8K the future of TV shows?
Prime Video creates huge swathes of original shows and movies, within an increasingly crowded market for streaming services – with Netflix and Amazon now having to compete with Disney Plus, Apple TV Plus, HBO Max and Peacock, among others.
While quality and diversity of content will separate the winners and losers in the short term, effective implementation of rising picture standards will be a key element in the long run – ensuring that the best TV streaming services look their best on high-spec home cinema displays.
And as 8K TVs drop in price, and become more readily available to the average household – in the way that 4K TVs now are – support for native 8K content is only going to become more important.
(Image credit: Amazon Prime Video)
We already see this for dynamic HDR standards like Dolby Vision and HDR10+, which elevate the picture quality possible on compatible television screens, but which are implemented pretty inconsistently across different streaming services. While Amazon supports both standards, for example, it mostly stocks titles in the less-widespread HDR10+ format, whereas the likes of HBO Max and Netflix opt exclusively for Dolby Vision.
What's worth noting, though, is that Samsung TVs exclusively support HDR10+ over Dolby Vision, meaning that Prime Video is one of the best smart TV apps for Samsung TVs.
With Samsung aggressively pursuing 8K resolution for the best Samsung TVs each year, Amazon is likely only cementing its position – well worth doing, given Samsung's status as the largest TV seller worldwide.
It's only just begun
The 8K Association's certification is only getting more complex, with the introduction of an Ambient Contrast Ratio (ACR) standard "to help ensure good picture quality performance in different ambient lighting conditions."
Gaming specs like VRR (variable refresh rate) and ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) are also now baked in to the certification, meaning gamers should be able to buy an 8K TV with confidence in its ability to display current-gen console games at their best.
8K isn't quite the dominant force it may one day be, but minimum expectations for 8K quality are increasing all the time – and seeing content providers like Prime Video get behind these standards can only be a good thing in the long run.
If you're keen to experience augmented reality through a device that fits on your face, you could soon have another gadget to consider: Google is said to be developing a new generation of pair of AR-capable smart specs.
The tidbit comes from a report in The New York Times (via 9to5Google), which mentions that the company is "nurturing a new project" in the smart glasses category. However, we don't get too many other details about the product.
What we do know is that Google picked up Canadian startup North last year, the company responsible for the Focals smart glasses, and the new eyewear is apparently being developed as a result of that acquisition.
Wait and see
Of course Google Glass has been around since way back in 2013, so this isn't a completely new venture for Google – though it sounds like the latest AR specs that are in development will get new capabilities and perhaps a new name too.
Last month Google was advertising job roles to work on a new "Augmented Reality OS", and those listings also mentioned an "innovative AR device" in the pipeline at the company. This isn't a rumor that's come out of nowhere.
North was teasing a second generation of its Focals specs before it got acquired by Google, but it doesn't sound as though a launch for this product is particularly close – we'll just have to wait and see what 2022 brings.
Analysis: Google and Apple go head to head again
As the article in the NYT points out, plenty of companies are busy working on gadgets that promise new augmented reality and virtual reality capabilities. In particular, we've been hearing a lot of rumors about a pair of Apple AR glasses that may be making an appearance at some point in 2022 and 2023.
If Google pushes out a new AR product at the same time then the two tech giants will be going head to head in yet another area: they already compete in terms of smartphones, mapping applications, smart speakers, streaming music services, fitness platforms and plenty more besides.
Meta – the company previously known as Facebook – is heavily involved here too, and wants us all in the metaverse sooner rather than later. Meta has already pushed out a basic pair of smart glasses called the Ray-Ban Stories, which are able to make calls and take photos and videos (see also the Snapchat Spectacles).
The next wave of AR specs should go a lot further, overlaying digital elements on top of the real, physical world in front of your eyes. Whether or not a substantial number of people can be tempted into buying a pair, however, remains to be seen – which was a major stumbling block for previous versions of Google Glass.
I’m no stranger to working from home; in fact, I was doing two days a week at home even before the pandemic forced many of us to strictly avoid the office. So I’ve had a decent home office setup for a long while – a standing desk, a second monitor docked with my laptop and a decent office chair. What I hadn't bothered with was a dedicated keyboard and mouse, instead using the laptop’s built-in keyboard and trackpad, which worked fine... until over the course of a few short weeks I found my neck muscles and right shoulder flaring up in pain.
To be fair, the muscle issues weren't new – I've suffered from chronic muscle tightness of the back for a while. What using the laptop's keyboard and trackpad did was exacerbate the problem until it became a deep burning sensation in the right shoulder joint.
As reluctant as I was to change the setup I was so used to, something needed to be done – and so entered an ergonomic keyboard and vertical mouse into my life. By day three of using both, the burn I was feeling in my right shoulder had all but disappeared.
There’s a lot of debate on whether an ergonomic setup is truly beneficial – some swear by it (particularly companies trying to promote these products), while others think they’re overrated. I take the middle path: the keyboard and mouse have not cured my repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) – far from it – but they have made my day-to-day functioning a lot more comfortable and I’ll happily extol the virtues of the ergonomic keyboard and mouse to anyone who’ll listen.
I’ll also be the first one to admit that it may not suit everyone. But if one of your new year's resolutions is to boost the comfort of your home office setup, it's certainly well worth investigating.
To go ergonomic or not to go ergonomic...
The issue with getting an ergonomic keyboard is that there are different types, each with its own pros and cons. Figuring out which one will suit you best isn’t easy, especially when you can't visit a store to try one.
I spent days researching arm and wrist placements on different types of ergonomic keyboards to see which one would (in theory) help the shoulder joint best. I finally chose the Logitech Ergo K860 split wireless keyboard – it’s also the model we rate as the best ergonomic keyboard here at TechRadar.
And since I had no clue whether it was the laptop keyboard or using the trackpad that was causing my discomfort, I decided I might as well get an ergonomic mouse too and for that I chose the Logitech MX Vertical wireless mouse.
I honestly cannot say whether it’s the new split keyboard, the vertical mouse or the combination of both that sorted me out, but pain that no amount of physiotherapy could fix seemingly disappeared within days. Clearly, it was worth the investment.
Instant connection
Another factor that needs to be taken into account when purchasing ergonomic accessories is compatibility. Most ergonomic keyboards work remarkably well with Windows machines, even offering extra functionality keys that make light work. If you’re a macOS user, you’ll need to make sure there are drivers that you can use.
That said, there’s a fair chunk of ergonomic wireless keyboards and mice that work fine with both operating systems (sometimes even without dedicated drivers). Both my new accessories connected to my MacBook instantly via Bluetooth, but they did require the installation of the Logi Options app to convert them from their default Windows setup to work correctly with macOS.
Another reason I opted for this particular Logitech keyboard was because it uses the company's PerfectStroke keys, which don't take a lot of effort and therefore help reduce the strain on fingers and wrists. Moreover, the domed split keyboard design ensured my arms were placed just right, forcing me to sit a certain way and in turn improving my posture.
(Image credit: Logitech)
As for the mouse, the Logitech MX Vertical is a strange-looking device to say the least, but that bulging boat-like shape works in its favor. The 'sail' (or vertical) part of it rising from the main body is slightly angled left, offering a remarkably large and comfortable thumb rest, while the opposite face of the vertical rise gives ample space for the rest of your fingers. Interestingly, the way your fingers intuitively get placed is practically perfect, with the forefinger and the middle finger lying on the left and right buttons respectively and the scroll wheel in the middle.
The amount of finger movement required to operate this mouse is the bare minimum. And don't be fooled by its size – the mouse is extremely lightweight, so moving it around requires no effort.
High investment
It's not all sunshine and daisies with my new ergonomic setup though. It cost me a pretty penny – most ergonomic keyboards and mice are a hefty investment – and it took me days to get used to the split keyboard.
Typing at my usual speed initially led to so many typos that I was forced to slow down and actually look at what I was doing, which in turn affected my productivity and trigger off a few neck aches because I kept looking down.
I've had the keyboard now for about four months and I'm still getting used to it. While I have gotten faster at typing – making less typos and not looking at what I'm doing all that much – like most people I'm not a trained touch typist, and the old muscle memory is still placing my fingers in the wrong spots sometimes. For example, my thumbs occasionally still end up in the empty space between the two halves of the keyboard when looking for the G, B and N keys, and I still hit the Fn key instead of the Opt/Ctrl on the right side of the keyboard.
Even the vertical mouse took some time investment on my part to come to grips with. It's quite big and my hands are small. Adapting from a trackpad to a regular Apple Bluetooth mouse, and then to the larger MX Vertical wasn't all that easy. A couple of weeks into using it, though, it felt like the most natural thing to hold, but I do have to use my middle finger to scroll as its longer length reaches the scroll wheel more easily.
(Image credit: Logitech)
Despite claiming that the two new accessories have improved my day-to-day work, I can still feel my neck and shoulder complain occasionally. It's important to remember that ergonomic keyboards and mice aren't a cure – they're a preventive, provided you've found the right one for you. The damage to my muscles has been done – what the keyboard and mouse do is help curb further problems, and give the body a chance to heal itself.
And they don't work independently. You still need a good chair to maintain your posture and make sure your arms and knees are parallel to the ground – it's the entire setup that can help alleviate typing-related strain.
So, if I'm still feeling it, was it all worth the money? For me, yes. The fact that I can work pain-free for the most part trumps the inconvenience of learning to adapt to an ergonomic setup. Sure, I'm still a little slow at typing and the keyboard takes up a lot of space on my desk, but I've seen a huge improvement in comfort while working.
This article is part of TechRadar’s Tech Resolutions series, a motivating blast of encouragement showing you how to supercharge your new year with tech. Running from Sunday December 26 to Sunday January 2, our series will also reveal how we’re aiming to level-up our gadget lives in 2022. So whether you’re looking to become a Chromebook power-user, beat your takeaway obsession with a new air fryer, or use a smartwatch to propel you to new fitness heights, we’ll show you how to get your new year off to a flier. And when it all inevitably goes wrong, you can always blame the gadgets.
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If you're looking to be kind to yourself in 2022, then the gift of wireless audio might be just that present - and these AirPods Pro prices are worth considering.
What's incredible is that Amazon still has Apple's all-new AirPods Pro in stock and on sale for $179 (was $197) in the US. While that's still $20 more than we saw during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it's still cheaper than usual and far less than they've been over the last 12 months.
All-new Apple AirPods Pro:$199$179 at Amazon
Save $70 - Amazon has Apple's best-selling AirPods Pro in stock and on sale for $179. While we've seen the earbuds drop to $159 during Black Friday, this is the best deal you can find right now and $18 less than last week's price. The all-new AirPods Pro includes a MagSafe Charging Case alongside the classic AirPods.
All-new Apple AirPods Pro:£199£187 at Amazon
Save £12 - While the saving might not seem like much on recent prices, this is a low price not seen at all in 2020 - while Apple might refresh the models in 2022, they're still excellent wireless earbuds and this could be the cheapest they'll be for a few months - like we said, we're not sure why this deal is still going.
Apple's all-new AirPods Pro now come with a Magsafe Charging Case which provides more than 24 hours of total listening time and can be charged using a Qi-compatible charging mat or using a Lightning connector. That's not a sonic upgrade, admittedly, but we often have trouble locating them on a wireless mat, so this is a welcome change.
The wireless earbuds feature Apple's powerful H1 Chip and include Active Noise Cancellation to block out unwanted noise. The sweat-resistant AirPods also come with new silicon tips in three different sizes to provide a more comfortable and secure fit.
What's most impressive is the spatial audio on board, mimicking surround sound for movies and music in the wireless earbuds by using an inbuilt gyroscope - Apple is really leaning into this technology by adding it into things like the new AirPods 3 and AirPods Max, so it's worth getting involved.
A note from our Global Editor in Chief, Gareth Beavis:
Firstly, I'd like to say Happy New Year to all of our readers - without you, this site would be nothing but a weird vanity project that sees a few writers and editors telling each other which tech to buy. But thankfully we have millions of other people look at this site each month, and not a day goes by when I'm not incredibly grateful for that opportunity to help you buy the tech you love.
While we've got a lot to look forward to in 2022 - both in terms of TechRadar and the wider world of tech that we cover - 2021 deserves to be mulled over one final time, before putting it in a drawer in your mind and never examining it again.
In a year that began with Delta and ended with Omicron, it's impossible to ignore the impact of the pandemic on the world of tech over the past 12 months – so much was delayed, or outright cancelled, as a result of the disruption the virus wrought on global manufacturing and supply chains. However, there were still plenty of product launches to get excited about, and flashes of innovation that got us talking.
For our round-up of 2021, TechRadar's editors and writers have been looking back on the year that was in their particular field – and looking forward to what's coming down the line in 2022.
Phones
The big names get some serious competition, and foldables get good
Left to right: The iPhone 13, Google Pixel 6 and Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus are among our best phones of 2021(Image credit: Apple / Google / Samsung)
James Peckham, Phones Editor, writes…
2021 has been an odd year for smartphones, with a multitude of delayed launches, and some notably 'missing' handsets that we thought we'd see – for example, there was no Samsung Galaxy Note 21 or OnePlus 9T. Much of this is due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic on global manufacturing and supply chains.
We have, though, still seen a whole host of fantastic handsets launched in the past 12 months, from the Samsung Galaxy S21 and iPhone 13 series to Google's Pixel 6 duo, while brands such as Xiaomi, Oppo, Realme and OnePlus really established themselves as top-tier players with impressive releases.
2021 was also the year that foldables came of age. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 was a highlight for those looking for a folding smartphone that really works, although it's still eye-wateringly expensive. Elsewhere, 5G increasingly became the mainstream standard for connectivity, with most new smartphones supporting it and network coverage expanding around the world. The smartphone world also lost one of its big names, with LG announcing that it would cease making new handsets; sadly this means the previously revealed LG Rollable won't be seeing the light of day.
2021 hasn't been a game-changing year for mobile technology, but the field has seen a steady stream of improvements and innovations that have kept things interesting both for those who follow the industry and for those of us looking to upgrade our phones. You can catch up with all the biggest developments in our round-up of the year in phones.
Computing
Chip shortage fails to stem a tide of innovation
Advances in chip technology are set to usher in a new era of super-powered computing(Image credit: Future)
Jessica Weatherbed, Computing Writer, writes…
2021 has been a rollercoaster ride for the computing market, with the ongoing chip shortages making graphics cards harder to find than a needle in a haystack for PC gamers and desktop building enthusiasts. Meanwhile, Apple enjoyed seeing customers scrambling to get their hands on its latest M1 Pro and M1 Max-powered MacBook Pro laptops.
It wasn't all doom and gloom for Windows users, with the Windows 11 operating system releasing on October 5. It received a mixed but generally positive response, although predictably Microsoft has had to release a stream of bug fixes and updates to address issues and add improvements in response to user feedback. Microsoft also refreshed its Surface line, with new devices including the innovative Surface Laptop Studio.
As we move into 2022 we're looking forward to seeing a new generation of super-powered hardware, with Apple continuing to improve its own silicon, Intel announcing plans to enter the desktop graphics card market with the Arc Alchemist (creating the possibility of an all-Intel build), and super-speedy DDR5 memory modules increasingly replacing DDR4.
Cameras
Nikon delivers a retro treat and AI gets creepy-clever
The Nikon Z fc was a glorious blast from the past in a year that saw the appearance of some seriously futuristic photography tech(Image credit: Nikon)
Mark Wilson, Cameras Editor, writes…
It's been another massive year of innovation for photography, if a more subdued one for new cameras. The chip shortage has put the brakes on launches, with some new models (like the Panasonic GH6) pushed back to 2022 and others (see the Sony ZV-E10) pulled out of production just months after they arrived. But it's still been a big year for new professional bodies: the Sony A1, Canon EOS R3 and Nikon Z9 are incredible full-frame powerhouses that have hammered the final nail in the coffin of DSLRs.
Back in the realm of cameras that most of us can actually afford, the highlight was arguably the Nikon Z fc. A mirrorless reincarnation of the 30-year-old Nikon FM2, it's a beautiful camera that delivers something that's all too easy to forget in a world of stacked sensors and 30fps burst modes: fun. Nikon still needs to make more lenses for the Z fc, but for casual photography it's a great alternative to Fujifilm's retro rivals. For those with a slightly bigger budget, Sony also delivered the excellent A7 IV, which is the best all-rounder for stills and video that you can buy right now.
2021 also saw AI and machine learning ripping up the photography rulebook, with powerful editing software like Photoshop and Luminar AI challenging the definition of what a photo actually is – is replacing your scene's real-world sky with a simulated one still 'drawing with light'? The debates have raged, and not just about editing – back in February, a new tool called Deep Nostalgia went viral thanks to its slightly unsettling ability to animate your old family photos.
It’s official: cool girls only wear wired earbuds – for now, at least(Image credit: Shutterstock.com / GaudiLab)
Olivia Tambini, Audio and Music Editor, writes…
It's been an exciting year in audio, with a rash of new products, innovations in wireless sound technology, some weird trends, and the continuing comeback of vinyl in a world largely dominated by Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming platforms. One of 2021's big launches was the Apple AirPods 3, a new and improved version of its most popular true wireless earbuds. Coming with support for Spatial Audio – a technology Apple has gone big on for its Apple Music streaming service and Apple TV Plus – they were received enthusiastically by those who felt the 2019 AirPods were overdue an upgrade.
They weren't the best earbuds we tested this year, though. From the all-round excellence of the Sony WF-1000XM4 to the supremely customizable NuraTrue, 2021 was an exciting year for wireless in-ears.
Oddly though, wireless headphones are being spurned by youthful fashionistas of today. As evidenced by Instagram account Wired It Girls, wired earbuds appear to be the preference of the young and hip crowd. Will this trend continue into 2022? Probably not – as with the renewed interest in Y2K microtrends like trucker hats and velour tracksuits, we suspect this particular fad will be a flash in the pan. So no, we won't be throwing our wireless headphones in the trash just yet.
Televisions
Mini-LED is so 2021 – the future is QD-OLED
The Samsung QN900A is one of the best TVs we saw in 2021, packing both an 8K resolution and mini-LED display tech(Image credit: Samsung)
Nick Pino, Senior Editor, Home Entertainment, writes…
We got acquainted with mini-LED TVs in 2020, but 2021 was the year that we finally welcomed the brighter, higher-contrast screens into our homes, from Samsung's Neo QLED lineup to LG's QNED models.
While most of the big innovation was in higher-end sets, budget buyers in the US were treated to a sampling of the technology in the TCL 6-Series QLED with Mini-LED for a very reasonable price. We're hoping the technology continues to make its way down the price range in 2022 as we look forward to the arrival of an even newer panel technology: QD-OLED.
QD-OLED screens combine the refined black levels and deep contrast of OLED with the color saturation of Quantum Dots. By boosting the amount of light an OLED pixel can put out and further enhancing the colors through a Quantum Dot filter, these screens are being talked about as the next big evolution in displays.
Here's hoping we'll get our first look at TVs featuring the tech at CES 2022; in the meantime check out our pick of 2021's best TVs across a range of price points.
Fitness
Would you pay a monthly fee to see your health data?
Amazon's Halo View is one of the cheaper fitness trackers, but you'll need to pay a subscription to get the most from it(Image credit: Amazon)
Cat Ellis, Fitness and Wellbeing Editor, writes…
The above was the big question posed in 2021 when Amazon unveiled its new Halo View fitness tracker. It looks like a Fitbit and captures a similar array of data, but unless you're an Amazon Halo Fitness subscriber you'll only be able to see the basics. You get a 12-month trial when you buy the tracker, but once that expires you'll have to pay an additional $3.99 (about £3 / AU$5) per month to see stats like your sleep score and workout insights.
It's the same story with Oura, which released its third-generation smart ring in late 2021 alongside a new subscription service that unlocks extra health insights, audio content (such as meditation sessions) and educational content. You get six months free with the third-gen Oura smart ring, after which it costs $5.99 (about £5 / AU$8) per month, which is pretty steep considering the ring itself is £299 (about £220 / AU$420).
Fitbit won't charge you to check your workout stats, but it's also started expanding its array of member-only goodies. These include the new Daily Readiness score, which tells you how much energy you have in the tank for the day ahead based on your sleep and activity patterns, and the Sleep Animals feature, which analyzes your nightly habits and gives custom creature-themed recommendations. Fitbit Premium membership is $9.99 / £7.99 / AU$15.49 per month, though all new Fitbits come with a free six-month trial so that you can decide whether it's right for you.
In 2022 we may well start to see fitness trackers that are super-cheap to buy, but require a phone-style monthly contract in order for you to make the most of them – we'll keep our finger on the pulse and let you know.
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Has Vinnie Mac taken us all back in time a week? Because some big turkeys are about to get stuffed at WWE Day 1. There are four titles on the table, including a super-heavyweight rematch years in the making between The Big Dog and The Beast, in this inaugural WWE Day 1, which is also WWE's first ever New Year's Day PPV. Read on as we explain how to watch a 2022 WWE Day 1 live stream, wherever you are in the world - with Peacock TV the exclusive broadcaster for US viewers!
WWE Day 1 live stream 2022
Date: Saturday, January 1
Time: 8pm ET / 5pm PT / 1am GMT / 6.30am IST / 10am JST / 12pm AEDT
Roman Reigns is no stranger to Suplex City. Lesnar has used his signature move to embarrassingly devastating effect on the current Universal Champion countless times in their past meetings, and the Head of the Table is going to have his work cut out staying out of his opponent's clutches.
Lesnar may only just be returning, but he's shaping up as the biggest threat to Reigns' dominance that there's ever likely to be. Meanwhile, relations are more fraught than ever between Raw Women's Champion Becky Lynch and Liv Morgan, who tried to exact revenge outside the squared circle before Christmas, still reeling about her brutal defeat last month.
Plus, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens and Bobby Lashley have WWE Champion Big E in their crosshairs in the Fatal Fourway, and The New Day take on The Usos. Read on for the full WWE Day 1 2022 card and all you need to know to watch a WWE Day 1 live stream online from anywhere.
WWE Day 1 live stream in the US
Peacock TV Premium is the exclusive place to watch all of WWE's biggest events stateside, and you can tune into WWE Day 1 from 8pm ET / 5pm PT on Saturday, January 1.
Peacock costs just $4.99 a month for an ad-supported version of the service that will get you every big WWE event in addition to loads of other great content. Alternatively, you can pay $10 a month for commercial-free coverage.
It's exceptional value for money and brings with it a host of fantastic entertainment, like Modern Family, The Office and Saved by the Bell, plus international sporting events, including Premier League soccer and, of course WWE.
And if you're abroad right now, don't forget that you can still tune in just like you would at home with the help of a good VPN. Or consult our guide to the best Peacock VPN options for more details.
WWE Day 1 live stream from outside your country
You'll be able to watch WWE Day 1 from a wide range of countries with WWE Network, but if you don't want to grab a new membership there are plenty more live streams available. We're rounding up all the best places to watch in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Japan, and India just below.
If there aren't any reliable WWE live streams in your country, or if you're away from home and your plans have been scuppered by geo-blocking, we've got a top tip to make sure you don't miss out as well.
Watch a WWE Day 1 live stream from anywhere
ExpressVPN is the world's top VPN right now We've tested all of the major VPN services and we rate ExpressVPN as the absolute best. It's compatible with loads of devices including iOS, Android, Amazon Fire Stick, PlayStation, Apple TV and such, and we found it secure, speedy and simple-to-use. Express is a do-it-all service that also benefits from 24/7 customer support.
Once you've registered and downloaded the software, just follow the prompts to install it then select the location you want to relocate your IP address to - it really is that easy.
How to use a VPN
Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...
1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN
2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location.
3. Go to the broadcaster's stream - head to your home broadcaster's site or app and watch as if you were at home - so that's Peacock for the US.
How to watch WWE Day 1: live stream in Canada
WWE's move to Peacock doesn't affect Canadian viewers, which means the best place to watch WWE Day 1 is still WWE Network.
WWE Network is available through local TV providers, though you'll need to pay an additional PPV fee to tune in to WWE Day 1, which runs on Saturday, January 1, with the action beginning at 8pm ET / 5pm PT.
Canadian abroad? Then you can use a VPN to magically transport yourself back to Canada to live stream WWE Day 1 coverage just like you would at home.
How to watch WWE Day 1: live stream in the UK
BT Sport is usually the place to watch all things WWE in the UK, but at the time of writing it isn't clear if it's showing WWE Day 1.
It's well worth keeping an eye on the BT Sport Box Office to see if this changes - if it does, WWE Day 1 is likely to be a PPV event costing £19.95.
Alternatively, WWE Network is also available in the UK, where it costs £9.99 per month - and it's definitely showing WWE Day 1.
You'll have to prepare for a late one though, because the action gets underway at 1am GMT on Saturday night/Sunday morning.
If you're outside the UK and want to tune in, it's simple to do with a handy tool – simply grab a VPN and follow the instructions above to live stream the action.
How to watch WWE Day 1: live stream in Australia
WWE fans in Australia can tune into WWE Day 1 on WWE Network, which is also available Down Under. A subscription costs US$9.99 per month.
It's also being shown on Main Event, which is available through both Foxtel and Optus TV. The PPV event is available for $24.95.
The WWE Day 1 action begins at 12pm AEDT on Sunday afternoon.
Aussies abroad looking to watch a WWE Day 1 live stream should find that a good VPN helps them access their home streaming services wherever they are.
How to watch WWE Day 1: live stream WWE in Japan
If you're watching from Japan, you'll need to tune in from 10am JST on Sunday morning.
You've guessed it... you can tune in to WWE Day 1 via the WWE Network, which has been available in Japan for the last few years.
How to watch WWE Day 1: live stream in India
WWE fans in India can tune into WWE Day 1 on Sony Ten 1, but you'll need to be up early, as the action begins at 6.30am IST on Sunday morning.
If that's a little early for your liking, you'll be able to tune into WWE Network for a replay too.
WWE Day 1 2022 full card
Big E (c) vs Seth Rollins vs Kevin Owens vs Bobby Lashley: WWE Championship Fatal Fourway Match
Roman Reigns (c) vs Brock Lesnar: WWE Universal Championship Singles Match
The Usos (c) vs The New Day: WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match
Edge vs The Miz: Singles Match
Becky Lynch (c) vs Liv Morgan: WWE Raw Women's Championship Singles Match
Drew McIntyre vs Madcap Moss: Singles Match
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From the retro-themed jerseys, to the pool-like outdoor setting, hockey gets back to its roots once more with the 2022 edition of the NHL Winter Classic as the Minnesota Wild takes on the St. Louis Blues. It's one of the sport's most-watched and most anticipated annual events, so read on as we explain how to watch the NHL Winter Classic live stream online wherever you are.
The 13th edition of the NHL Winter Classic will be played at the 40,000 capacity Target Field, home of Major League Baseball's Minnesota Twins and brings together two teams going great guns in the Western Division. The Wild and the Blues have clashed 85 times during the regular season, with St. Louis holding a nine-point advantage over Minnesota.
The match marks second time the Wild has featured in an NHL outdoor game, having run out as winners against the Chicago Blackhawks 6-1 at what was then TCF Bank Stadium in the 2016 NHL Stadium Series.
Read on for details on how to get a NHL Winter Classic 2022 live stream and watch Minnesota Wild vs St. Louis Blues online, no matter where you are in the world right now.
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US: Minnesota Wild vs St. Louis Blues live stream
This big New Year's match up is being shown exclusively live in the US via TNT, with the puck set to drop at 6pm CST / 7pm EST / 4pm PST.
If you get TNT through your cable package, you can also tune in via the TNT website if you have your cable details at hand.
Those who don't have cable needn't worry, as you can watch the NHL Winter Classic without cable by using an over-the-top streaming service like Sling TV.
The Sling Orange package costs just $35 a month and gets you ESPN, TNT, and TBS. This package will give you an NHL live stream for nearly 100 nationally televised games, with ABC coverage available via simulcasts on ESPN3, which is included on the plan.
Better still, Sling is offering new subscribers a fantastic bargain - right now you can save big bucks with this Sling TV deal, which lets you get a whole month of Sling Orange for a mere $10.
Not in the US right now? You can watch a 2022 Winter Classic live stream just like you would if you were at home by using a VPN. Further details on how that works can be found below.
How to watch an NHL Winter Classic 2022 live stream from outside your country
Unfortunately, if you try to watch your domestic coverage of the NHL Winter Classic from somewhere outside your home country, you'll soon find a problem - geo-blocking. That's where the broadcaster prevents you from watching your usual feed from abroad. It's a common problem for streamers all over the world, but there's an easy solution.
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Once you've chosen and installed your VPN of choice, simply open the service's corresponding app, hit 'choose location', select the appropriate country and you'll be able to watch the broadcast as if you were back at home.
How to use a VPN
Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...
1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN
2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location.
3. Go to the broadcaster's stream - head to your home broadcaster's site or app and watch as if you were at home - so that's Sling for the US.
How to watch the NHL Winter Classic 2022: live stream Wild vs Blues online in Canada
Live coverage in Canada of this year's Winter Classic will be provided by the Rodgers-owned Sportsnet, with the game set to get under way at 7pm EST / 4pm PST.
If you've got Sportsnet on cable, simply head to the relevant website and you should be able to log-in to a live stream with details of your provider.
If you’ve already cut the cord, Sportsnet offers a streaming-only service in the form of Sportsnet NOW.
The premium tier of the service, SN NOW+, costs $34.99 per month or $249.99 annually. You can also sign up for regular SN NOW for $14.99 per month or $149.99 per year - but regional blackouts do apply, whereas SN NOW+ only has limited blackouts.
A subscription to SN NOW+ also includes Canada’s NHL.tv equivalent, NHL Live, which gets you out-of-market games for every NHL team as well as games nationally televised in Canada.
If you're unable to watch the game you want due to geo-blocking restrictions, remember that a VPN is all you need to tune back in to your preferred NHL coverage wherever you are.
How to watch NHL Winter Classic 2022: live stream Wild vs Blues in the UK
Premier Sports has hockey fans in the UK and Ireland covered for NHL action, with the network showing the NHL Winter Classic 2022 live on Premier Sports 1, with the game set to start at 12am on Thursday night/Friday morning.
The network is available for £12.99 a month through Sky or Virgin Media, and there's also a streaming-only option available, Premier Player, costing £12.99 for the full works including La Liga TV and BoxNation.
Not in the UK right now? As outlined above, a good VPN is all you need to enjoy all the coverage you normally would at home.
How to watch NHL Winter Classic 2022 online: live stream Wild vs Blues ice hockey in Australia
For Australian ice hockey fans, ESPN is the place to head to for the Winter Classic.
ESPN and ESPN 2, which are available through Foxtel, are showing at least two games live each week, but you can live stream every single game of the season via the ESPN App - including this marquee clash between the Wild and the Blues.
Games shown on the ESPN TV channels are also live streamed on the dedicated sports platform Kayo Sports .
A favourite of cord-cutters in Australia, Kayo offers the NHL alongside its wide array of international sports coverage, which also includes the NBA and NFL.
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, and both come with a FREE 14-day trial.
Start time Down Under for this big game is at 11am AEDT on Friday morning.
Don't forget that using a VPN can help you tune in to all your favourite sports and streaming services from all over the world.
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New year, new TV! If you're looking to upgrade your home cinema in 2022, we're rounding up today's best New Year's TV deals with prices starting at just $149.99. You'll find a range of 4K TV deals from all your favorite retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, from top brands like Samsung, Sony, and LG.
The New Year's TV sales event is the perfect opportunity to score last year's best-selling sets at record-low prices as retailers make room for new stock. Today's best TV deals include this 55-inch 4K TV from Samsung on sale for $398 (was $498) this TCL 70-inch 4K smart TV on sale for a record-low price of $499.99 (was $849.99) and a massive $600 discount on the stunning LG C1 OLED TV.
See more of today's best New Year's TV deals just below and keep in mind, stock is limited, so if you see a price, you like you should take advantage now before it's too late.
The best New Year's TV deals
Insignia 32-inch Smart HD Fire TV:$199.99$149.99 at Amazon
Save $50 - If you're looking for a smaller budget set, Amazon has this Insignia 32-inch HD TV on sale for just $149.99. While this isn't the lowest price we've seen (just $20 more than the record-low), it's the best deal you can find right now and not a bad price for an HD TV with the Fire OS and a handy Alexa voice remote.
Toshiba 43-inch Smart HD Fire TV (2021):$369.99$267.99 at Amazon
Save $80 - If you're looking for a smaller budget set in today's New Year's sales, Amazon has this 43-inch set from Toshiba on sale for just $267.99. While the smart TV lacks 4K resolution, you're getting the Fire TV experience and a handy voice remote with Alexa.
TCL 43-inch 4-Series 4K Smart Roku TV:$429.99$318 at Walmart
Save $110 - Walmart's TV deals event has this TCL 43-inch 4K TV on sale for just $318. You're getting the Roku operating system built-in, excellent smart capabilities, plus an easy-to-use remote that features voice search and control.
Onn. 50-inch C4K UHD LED Roku Smart TV:$349$298 at Walmart
Save $20 - This 50-inch Onn. TV from Walmart is on sale for just $298 right now which is $30 less than last week's deal and a super bang-for-the-buck mid-size TV on a budget. The standout feature here is Roku TV being built in - a very nice little addition that will get you easy access to a ton of top streaming platforms.
Samsung 55-inch 4K Smart TV:$499$398 at Walmart
Save $100 – If you're looking for a mid-size TV deal, Walmart has the Samsung 55-inch 4K TV on sale for just $398. You're getting a stunning 4K Crystal display and smart capabilities, so you can easily stream all your favorite movies and TV shows from apps like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and more.
Samsung 32-inch The Frame QLED 4K Smart TV (2021):$599.99$457.99 at Amazon
Save $502 - Amazon's New Year's sale has the stunning Samsung The Frame TV on sale for $457.99 - just $10 more than the record-low price. The 32-inch set transforms into a beautiful piece of art to seamlessly blend into your home's decor and includes customizable bezels, a QLED display, and smart capabilities.
Samsung TU7000 65-inch 4K Smart TV:$648$498 at Walmart
Save $150 – A solid choice for a big screen on a budget, this Crystal UHD from Samsung is one of the company’s entry-level displays and it's on sale for a record-low price of $498 at Walmart. As you’d expect from such an experienced brand, however, it’s still absolutely great for the money. In particular, it benefits from a really solid ‘Crystal’ UHD 4K processor, easy to use Tizen operating system and full HDR support.
TCL 70-inch 4 Series 4K UHD Smart TV:$829.99$499.99 at Best Buy
Save $70 - Best Buy's New Year's sale has this 70-inch 4K smart TV from TCL on sale for just $499.99. A fantastic value for a big-screen 4K TV, you're getting the Google Assistant and Chromecast integration and Dolby Digital+ audio support, a voice remote, and HDR too.
Insignia 70-inch 4K UHD Smart Fire TV:$749.99$549.99 at Best Buy
Save $200 - Best Buy's New Year's saving event has this 70-inch 4K TV from Insignia on sale for just $549.99 - $30 less than the Black Friday price. The Insignia set packs 4K Ultra HD resolution, DTS Studio Sound, and features the Fire OS for seamless streaming and a handy Alexa voice remote - all for under $600, which is an incredible value.
LG 60-inch UP8000 Series 4K UHD Smart TV:$699.99$549.99 at Best Buy
Save $150 - Another fantastic TV deal from Best Buy's New Year's sale is this 60-inch 4K TV from LG that's on sale for just $599.99. The LG display packs a powerful Quad-Core processor 4K resulting in bold, bright colors and realistic images, and includes webOS and a Magic Remote for easy streaming.
Samsung 70-inch 4K Crystal UHD Smart Tizen TV:$749.99$679.99 at Best Buy
Save $70- Only available at Best Buy, this stunning 70-inch display supports 4K content, HDR, and its UHD goes well beyond HDTV. If you're looking for a mid-range TV from a reputable brand that makes a real statement and Best Buy's New Year's sale brings the price down to just $679.99.
Sony 55-inch X85J Series 4K UHD Smart TV:$999.99$749.99 at Best Buy
Save $300 - One of our favorite TV deals is this 55-inch 4K TV from Sony that's on sale for a record-low price of $749.99. The smart TV delivers a cinema-like picture experience thanks to Sony's powerful X1 4K HDR processor and works with the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for smart home compatibility and hands-free control.
LG C1 OLED 65-inch UHD Smart TV:$2,499.99$1,896 at Amazon Save $603 - Amazon has the brilliant LG C1 OLED TV on sale for $1,896 which is $100 more than the record-low price. It's one of the best TVs you can buy, thanks to the stunning OLED display, Alpha a9 Gen. 4 processor, and virtual surround sound audio. If you're after the best price-to-performance ratio, the C1 OLED comes with our highest recommendation – especially now that it's getting a $600 discount.
See more bargains with our roundup of the best cheap TV deals that are happening now and if you're looking for a premium display you can find the best cheap OLED TV deals.X
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