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TL;DR: Live stream Real Madrid vs. Juventus in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Champions League has already delivered some fascinating matchups this week, but Real Madrid vs. Juventus might be the biggest game of the round. Real Madrid have started their campaign with two wins from two games, whereas Juventus are still seeking their first victory.

If you want to watch Real Madrid vs. Juventus in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Real Madrid vs. Juventus?

Real Madrid vs. Juventus in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. BST on Oct. 22. This fixture takes place at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

How to watch Real Madrid vs. Juventus for free

Real Madrid vs. Juventus is available to live stream for free on Virgin Media Player.

Virgin Media Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock Virgin Media Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Real Madrid vs. Juventus for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Ireland

4. Visit Virgin Media Player

5. Watch Real Madrid vs. Juventus for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the Champions League without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Real Madrid vs. Juventus (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Virgin Media Player?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Virgin Media Player, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Ireland

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Real Madrid vs. Juventus in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.

BUY ONE GET ONE 50% OFF: For a limited time, Amazon is running a book sale where shoppers can buy one book and get another for half price, including popular BookTok books, NY Times best sellers, and new releases from popular authors.

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While we're constantly raving about e-readers and audiobooks, there's still a special place in our hearts for physical books. Physical page turning will truly never go out of style. If you're looking for your next dopamine hit in the form of a crisp new book, Amazon's current BOGO sale could help you out.

As of Oct. 22, Amazon is running a BOGO sale on select books where you can buy one and get another for 50% off. And many of those select books are already discounted, saving you even more on your book haul. You don't even need to be a Prime member to secure the deals. Target is also running an identical BOGO book sale, but the titles may vary, and you must be a Circle member to shop the sale (although Circle membership is free).

There are tons of bestsellers, new releases, and BookTok faves included in the sale, including My Friends by Fredrik Backman, Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall, Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins, Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry. And as we mentioned, most eligible books are already discounted to some degree. So you could definitely do some damage while the sale is live. For instance, hardcover copies of Atmosphere and Sunrise on the Reaping would normally run you $57.99 total. But both books are currently on sale, dropping that price to only $33.27. With the BOGO deal, that price drops to only $25.03.

While there's currently no end date listed for Amazon's sale, Target's runs through Oct. 25. There's a good chance Amazon will follow a similar timeline, so we suggest snagging the books you want as soon as you can.

SAVE 38%: As of Oct. 22, the Dreame L50 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop is on sale for $999.99, down from $1,599.99, at Amazon. That's a 38% discount and a $600 price cut. The only caveat? This is a Lightning Deal, so it won't last long.

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Robot vacuums are supposed to make life easier, but sometimes they feel like they need more help than they give. Getting stuck on rug edges, choking on pet hair, completely ignoring corners — the struggle is real. One brand that's been on our radar is Dreame, and right now, you can get one of its newest models on sale. (But you've got to be quick!)

As of Oct. 22, the Dreame L50 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop is on sale for $999.99, down from $1,599.99, at Amazon. That's a 38% discount and a $600 price cut. The only caveat? This is a Lightning Deal, so it won't last long.

SEE ALSO: I tested 25 robot vacuum and mop combos and found 5 that actually scrub

The L50 Ultra definitely feels like Dreame trying to address those common robot vac complaints. It has a "ProLeap" system with little retractable legs that lift it up to six centimeters (over two inches) to get over potentially problematic thresholds. It also uses a "HyperStream Detangling DuoBrush" designed specifically to handle hair without turning it into a tangled mess. The "Dual Flex Arm" technology extends both the side brush and the mop to get those hard-to-reach edges and get under furniture better.

On top of the smart design, it offers 19,500Pa suction. The all-in-one dock is also about as hands-off as it gets: it empties the dustbin (for up to 100 days), washes the mops with hot water, dries them, refills the water/solution tanks, and even cleans itself.

Hybrid powertrains are no longer limited to compact cars and SUVs, they’re making waves in the pickup world too. This modern hybrid truck is proof that you don’t have to sacrifice power for efficiency. It offers the towing and hauling capability drivers expect from a traditional pickup while delivering impressive fuel savings that make it a smart choice for both work and daily life.

You can score an insane 33% discount on the ASUS ROG Strix 24.5” Gaming Monitor right now. This drops the price all the way down to a surprisingly low price of just $199.00 on Amazon. That's a huge $100 off its original $299.00 list price.

SAVE $40: As of Oct. 22, get the DJI Mic 2 for $139, down from its usual price of $179 at Amazon. That's a discount of 22%.

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DJI isn't just for drones. Sure, you might know the brand solely for its drones, but it's also become a bastion for affordable gear that can help you create great content. Its microphones have become especially popular with creators. But given the brand's potential ban just around the corner, it's been difficult to find many of DJI's products in stock. Right now, however, you can get one of the company's best and most popular mics while it's still in stock.

As of Oct. 22, get the DJI Mic 2 for $139, down from its usual price of $179 at Amazon. That's a discount of 22%.

SEE ALSO: Beat the ban: Get the DJI Mini 4K drone for its lowest-ever price at Amazon

This DJI Mic 2 bundle comes with everything you need to record great audio. That includes one transmitter, one receiver, a clip magnet, a windscreen, a carrying pouch, and more. It's meant to give you "pro-level audio," according to DJI, with 18 hours of battery life to keep you going. Plus, it's just 28 grams, so you won't get bogged down when adding it to your gear stack.

It has 8GB of internal storage, a range of 820 feet, and noise-canceling features to help make your recordings sound much less muffled, even in less-than-ideal conditions. That means even if you're dealing with wind or noise or otherwise unpleasant sound, you can still have your recording focus on your subject.

If you're planning on making content with this mic, now's the time to lock yours in, especially since it's getting harder and harder to find DJI products.

SAVE $1,159.01: The Anker Solix F2000 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $839.99, down from the normal price of $1,999. That's a massive 58% discount and an all-time low price at Amazon.

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Summer camping season might be over, but that doesn't mean there's no longer a use for a portable power station. In fact, the fall and winter might be an even better time to have a power station on hand for power outages. If you could use a model that packs in about 2,000Wh, check out this great deal at Amazon.

As of Oct. 22, the Anker Solix F2000 portable power station is on sale for $839.99 at Amazon, marked down from the list price of $1,999. That's a massive 58% discount that shaves $1,159.01 off the price. Today's sale is an all-time low price at Amazon by a long shot.

The Anker Solix F2000 portable power station packs in 2,048Wh of capacity with 2,400W of continuous output and a surge of 2,800W. It's also expandable with one extra Solix battery that can bring it up to 4,096Wh. And since it's made with a long-lasting LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) battery, you'll likely be using this thing for years to come.

SEE ALSO: One of my favorite portable power stations just dipped to a record-low price at Amazon

This amount of power tends to get heavy (67.2 pounds to be exact), so Anker graced the F2000 with durable wheels and a telescoping handle for easier transport. Plus, Anker included one of the most useful features — a lightbar. With the light, you'll be able to see where the plugs are located during a power outage without needing to use your phone's flashlight.

The Solix F2000 comes with plenty of ports. There are four standard AC ports, one 30amp, three USB-C (all 100W), and two USB-A. The inclusion of the TT-30 port is perfect for RVs.

Before the storms hit or you head out on your next camping adventure, get the Anker Solix F2000 while it's down to an all-time low price at Amazon. You'll be able to save over $1,150 while gaining reassurance that you can stay powered up should the grid cut out.

A lot of Google Maps' usefulness comes from its crowdsourced nature—Google provides the actual map, but users provide info on traffic jams and any possible accidents. Now, it just got a lot easier to report an issue while you're driving. And it's something that could greatly improve your next drive.

SAVE $15: Amazon has the new 14-inch Apple MacBook Pro (M5, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) on sale as of Oct. 22. It's usually priced at $1,599, but you'll pay $1,584.

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Amazon is marking the release of the new Apple MacBook Pro the best way it knows how: by putting it on sale.

As of Oct. 22, the first day it's available to the general public, the space black base configuration of the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro is marked down to just $1,584 on the retail giant's website. It comes with 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM, my recommended minimums for a reliable daily driver.

The M5 MacBook Pro normally starts at $1,599, and it's still full price at Best Buy and the Apple Store at the time of writing. In other words, Amazon is the only place where I'm seeing it on sale for $15 off. (Be sure its "Shipper / Seller" is Amazon.com: Earlier this morning, it was coming from a random third-party merchant. They're riskier to buy from than Amazon itself, so I always tell shoppers to avoid them for big-ticket purchases like this.)

In case you missed it, the M5 MacBook Pro is our latest Mashable Choice Award winner. It may not be a very exciting next-gen update — silicon aside, it's basically identical to its M4 predecessor — but it brings even more oomph to Apple's high-end laptop line without a price hike. It's not like the MacBook Pro desperately needs a huge design overhaul, anyway (though an OLED touchscreen would be fun).

SEE ALSO: Review: With the new MacBook Pro (M5), Apple is just showing off

The cheaper M4 MacBook Air is still the best MacBook for most people, in my opinion, but the M5 model is a great upgrade pick if you have the budget. It has a brighter mini-LED display with a better 120Hz refresh rate, better speakers, and a better mix of ports (including an HDMI port and an SDXC card slot).

The M5 MacBook Pro is also way better at handling heavier workloads because of its built-in fans; the Air can run hot if you stress it out. For this reason, Mashable tech editor Timothy Beck Werth likes it for "professionals, AI enthusiasts, and creators." (Read his full review.)

If you're looking for a MacBook Pro on sale for less, I'll add that Amazon is selling the M4 version at a discount right now, too. The space black base model is listed for $1,349, or $150 off its $1,599 MSRP. That feels reasonable for a 17% dip in multitasking speeds compared to the M5 version, per our CPU benchmarking.

SAVE $1,220: As of Oct. 22, the Samsung 75-inch The Frame QLED 4K TV from 2022 is on sale for only $1,779 instead of $2,999 at Walmart. That's a savings of 40%.

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If you're on the hunt for a new big screen TV, but don't like the look of a giant hunk of tech hanging on your wall, Samsung's The Frame TV offers the best of both worlds. It's a TV for people who don't really like TVs. And as of Oct. 22, you can pick up the 75-inch model for over $1,000 off.

Usually super pricey at $2,999, Samsung's 75-inch The Frame QLED 4K TV (2022 model) is on sale for $1,779 at Walmart. That's a savings of 40% or $1,220.

When I say this is a TV for people who don't really like TVs, I mean that while The Frame is elegant and certainly more pleasing to look at when it's off, it's not the best quality in terms of picture when you consider the price tag. It's still a QLED panel with HDR support, 4K resolution, and AI upscaling, so it doesn't look bad; the picture quality just isn't going to compete with the best of the best.

As our friends at PCMag (also owned by Mashable's publisher, Ziff Davis) wrote in their review, "The TV's excellent colors, customizable bezels, and matte finish make The Frame one of the best (but priciest) digital picture frames on the market. But, for watching videos, the TV's performance is more in line with very good budget models." In other words, it will certainly look classier and more pleasing than most TVs in terms of home decor, but if you're looking to upgrade your home theater for epic movie sessions, we suggest something more like the LG C4 OLED or Samsung S95D OLED.

We probably wouldn't recommend grabbing The Frame's 2022 model at full price in 2025, but while it's 40% off, it's a pretty solid deal for a TV that doubles as home decor.

It's spooky season, which calls for well-planned costumes, porch decorations, and a stacked Netflix watch list for some late-night binge-watching. If you want to immerse yourself in the Halloween spirit, Netflix has your back with its collection of eerie horror shows.

My jaw hit the floor 10 minutes into IT: Welcome to Derry, and that's pretty much where it stayed as I kept watching the show.

The biggest reason for my shock and awe was, of course, IT: Welcome to Derry's scares. This is a Stephen King show, after all, and you're going to get the nightmares to prove it.

SEE ALSO: Is 'IT: Welcome to Derry' based on Stephen King's book?

But my continued appreciation for the series wasn't a product of frights alone. Like King's novel and the film adaptations that have followed, IT: Welcome to Derry introduces a new crew of lovable kids in peril, each of whom you'll latch onto faster than one of Pennywise's (Bill Skarsgård's) red balloons can go pop. The series also expands on Derry's history, creating a fascinating portrait of a town that has learned to live with evil, both supernatural and human in nature.

What is IT: Welcome to Derry about? Welcome (back) to Derry. Credit: HBO

Developed by Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti, the director and producer sibling duo behind IT and IT: Chapter Two, IT: Welcome to Derry draws inspiration from Mike Hanlon's historical interludes from King's novel. The series brings viewers back to the quaint town of Derry, Maine in 1962, 27 years before Muschietti's first film takes place. (King's novel originally took place in 1957, but the films moved the time period up several decades.) That means it's time for the horrifying entity known simply as IT to awaken once more, don a face full of clown makeup, and scare the living deadlights out of Derry's children in order to feed.

IT fans will likely see several parallels between Welcome to Derry's cast of young outcasts and IT's Losers Club. Foul-mouthed Phil (Jack Molloy Legault) reads as a predecessor to Richie Tozier, while the ostracizing "Loony" Lilly (Clara Stack) faces at school recalls the experience of Beverly Marsh. Welcome to Derry's new children also include relatives of future Losers Club members (the names Hanlon and Uris both crop up in episode 1).

SEE ALSO: Every single Stephen King movie adaptation, ranked

While the similarities between the show and the films loom large, Welcome to Derry's talented young cast — which also includes Amanda Christine, Mikkal Karim Fidler, and Miles Ekhardt — manage to make the show their own. Each Welcome to Derry kid comes with their own rich interior life, complete with anxieties about family and fitting in that feel like companions to the Losers Club's own anxieties, as opposed to total rehashes.

But it's not just kids having the fun (if you can call being chased by a killer clown "fun") in Welcome to Derry. The series also focuses on new Derry arrivals, Leroy and Charlotte Hanlon (Jovan Adepo and Taylour Paige). Leroy, a Major in the U.S. Air Force, finds himself working on a top-secret military project alongside Dick Hallorann (Chris Chalk). Yes, that Dick Hallorann, from The Shining. Meanwhile, Charlotte adjusts to life in Derry, where she hopes her civil rights activism from her time living in the south can make a difference.

IT: Welcome to Derry examines evil in several forms. Luke Beattie, Redden Callaghan, Tom Hulshof, and Taylour Paige in "IT: Welcome to Derry." Credit: Brooke Palmer/HBO

Welcome to Derry's adult-focused plotlines can be hit or miss, especially when it comes to lore drops. These attempts to dive further into the origin story of IT risk falling into goofiness. However, the more grounded aspects of Leroy and Charlotte's time in Derry add meaningful layers to the show.

Both Leroy and Charlotte experience racist microaggressions while in Derry, be it lack of respect from military subordinates or disrespect from police officers. For a show that's primarily focused on the evil of IT, these moments also allow Welcome to Derry to explore how Pennywise isn't the only evil in town. That extends to the Air Force's invasive presence on Native American land, an action that reflects the US government's dismissal of Indigenous peoples.

SEE ALSO: Stephen King shares his 11-word review of 'The Running Man'

King's novel and the films emphasize that IT's presence in Derry has tainted the town. People who leave it forget about the horrors there, but people who stay seem forced into complacency or mean-spiritedness. Look no further than the unnaturally cruel bullying Welcome to Derry's kids face, or adults' dismissal of said bullying. "Boys will be boys," one shop owner tells Charlotte after they witness bullies assaulting a kid out in broad daylight. Of all the onlookers, only Charlotte, an outsider new to Derry, realizes how twisted that mentality is. That scene, Pennywise-less as it is, is among Welcome to Derry's eeriest sequences, a chilling look at the mundane evils on display in Derry.

IT: Welcome to Derry is downright terrifying. Bill Skarsgård in "IT: Welcome to Derry." Credit: HBO

But of course, there are several other chilling scenes that very much do involve Pennywise, and for the most part, they are ghastly in the best way possible. No spoilers here, but Welcome to Derry won't just ruin clowns and balloons for you — it'll also ruin pickles, car rides, and more.

The effectiveness of these scares comes from the time and care Welcome to Derry sinks into developing its new kids and adults. As in King's work, each of Pennywise's attacks plays up a specific fear or trauma of each child, lending each terrifying sequence an extra element of psychological horror. That these scenes get under the skin so quickly is a credit to the show's ability to so fully flesh out the world of Derry, instead of simply coasting on Pennywise's star power.

IT: Welcome to Derry premieres Oct. 26 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max.

TL;DR: Live stream Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Liverpool in the Champions League for free on RTÉ Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

All eyes will be on Liverpool in the next round of Champions League fixtures. The Premier League champions are suffering an extremely poor run of form, losing their last four games. Can they turn things around against Eintracht Frankfurt?

If you want to watch Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Liverpool in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Liverpool?

Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Liverpool in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. BST on Oct. 22. This fixture takes place at the Waldstadion.

How to watch Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Liverpool for free

Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Liverpool is available to live stream for free on RTÉ Player.

RTÉ Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock RTÉ Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Liverpool for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Ireland

4. Visit RTÉ Player

5. Watch Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Liverpool for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the Champions League without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Liverpool (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for RTÉ Player?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on RTÉ Player, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Ireland

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Liverpool in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.

The flashlight toggle has been a quintessential smartphone feature ever since they started getting LEDs for camera flashes. However, many Android phones haven’t had much control over how it works—you simply turn it on or off. Thankfully, an upcoming feature should make the flashlight more useful.

SAVE $100: As of Oct. 22, get the Samsung Q-series HW-Q6CC soundbar for $279, down from its usual price of $379 at Walmart. That's a discount of 26%.

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When it comes to great sound, sometimes your TV speakers just won't cut it. If you're tired of dealing with tinny audio and other sound issues, it might be time to upgrade to a soundbar. And if you're ready to stop searching, you can snag a great one on sale at Walmart right now.

As of Oct. 22, get the Samsung Q-series HW-Q6CC soundbar for $279, down from its usual price of $379 at Walmart. That's $100 off and a discount of 26%.

SEE ALSO: The best soundbars for upgrading your home entertainment

This Q-series soundbar uses 3.1 Ch. Dolby Atmos Sound to vastly improve your TV's audio. It's the exact thing your setup needs for better bass, treble, and other improvements in just about every conceivable way. It also provides great sound outside of the TV and movie realm with Game Mode, which offers synced directional audio that can enhance your experience in-game and make you feel like you're right there.

If you connect your soundbar via HDMI eARC, your soundbar will also offer better voice clarity and offer Tap Sound, which lets you use Bluetooth on your phone to attach to the soundbar and start using it with your mobile device. It's all very easy to set up and a reliable build, no matter what you decide to use it for, which makes it a must-buy if you want a good, affordable way to set up better audio.

Now that you can get this soundbar for $100 off, it's a good time to go ahead and lock yours in.

SAVE UP TO $20: Both sizes of the new Apple iPad Pro (M5) are on sale on Amazon as of Oct. 22, its release day.

Shop Amazon's M5 iPad Pro deals: Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — silver 984 (save $15 ) Get Deal Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) $1,279 (save $20) Get Deal

Happy launch day to Apple's all-new M5 iPad Pro. In celebration, two configurations are already on sale on Amazon. Hopefully, you didn't lock in a preorder.

As of Oct. 22, the base model of the 11-inch M5 iPad Pro is marked down to $984 in silver (or $15 off), and the starting configuration of the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro is listed for $1,279 in space black (or $20 off). They come with 256GB of storage and lack cellular connectivity, meaning they can only get on the internet using WiFi.

Both M5 iPad Pros were still full price at Best Buy and the Apple Store at the time of writing.

If you're familiar with the previous-gen M4 iPad Pro, you're already well-acquainted with the M5 model: They're basically identical aside from their chips. Highlights include a beautiful Tandem OLED touchscreen, a nice 12MP Center Stage front camera, and a remarkably thin design. Yes, the iPad Pro is still even thinner than the current iPad Air, our favorite tablet for artists and on-the-go multitaskers.

For its part, the new M5 iPad Pro is the model we now recommend for creative professionals and power users with the most demanding workloads. Its blazing-fast M5 chip makes it just as capable as MacBooks and some premium Windows laptops. Limiting it to basic tasks like sending emails and word processing is like putting it on a leash.

SEE ALSO: Review: The new M5 iPad Pro is a victory lap for Apple

"If you like to run AI models on your device, you're a professional illustrator or designer, or you need to deliver professional-quality video, the new iPad Pro is up for the job," writes Timothy Beck Werth, Mashable's tech editor. (Read his full review.)

One important note: For some of my colleagues, the discounted M5 iPad Pros were only available from random third-party sellers on Amazon. We recommend that shoppers avoid them when it comes to big-ticket purchases like this; buying from Amazon itself is always less risky.

To find out who's selling you the M5 iPad Pro, check who's listed as its "Shipper / Seller" (located directly below the orange "Buy Now" button on its product page). If you see something other than "Amazon.com," just hold tight. I saw the new M5 MacBook Pro on sale from a third-party seller earlier this morning, but its supplier reverted back to Amazon.com within an hour.

Have you noticed the Spotify app freezing on your Android phone in the middle of your music listening session? Or does it appear to work weirdly when it's connected to Wi-Fi? It's not just you: the app is currently having issues, and thankfully, Spotify is already aware.

Need quick translations on the go when working on the Linux terminal? It can get bothersome to open your browser, go to Google Translate, and type your text every time. With this tool, you can translate within your terminal. Let's explore it together.

If you bought the cosmic orange iPhone 17 Pro, you might want to be careful how you clean it — you could soon have a pink phone.

It was troubling for Apple fans when it surfaced online that folks' orange iPhones were, for some reason, reportedly turning a rosy, metallic shade of pink. A user on the iPhone subreddit posted a picture a week ago that apparently showed parts of their previously orange phone that had turned a (frankly pleasant) shade of pink. The post went viral as folks wondered how and why it happened.

Soon enough, there were posts claiming the same thing on TikTok.

So, why are cosmic orange iPhones turning pink?

In short: It's likely because of the way folks are cleaning their phone. The Apple-focused tech site 9to5Mac noted that the "iPhone 17 Pro’s chassis is constructed from anodized aluminum, which relies on an artificial oxide layer for both corrosion resistance and color uniformity." When that oxide layer interacts with a peroxide-based cleaner, the site reported, it could lead to discoloration of the metal underneath reacts to the solvent. That could explain why, in the viral posts, the glass back-panel remains orange while the metallic parts seemed to turn pink.

Users on TikTok have also suggested there could be an issue with the seal protecting the anodized aluminum.

So it may be that orange iPhones have come into contact with materials they shouldn't, like bleach or hydrogen peroxide. For reference, here's the section on Apple's support website on how to disinfect your phone.

"Using a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe, 75 percent ethyl alcohol wipe, or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, you may gently wipe the exterior surfaces of your iPhone. Don't use products containing bleach or hydrogen peroxide. Avoid getting moisture in any openings, and don't submerge your iPhone in any cleaning agents. After disinfecting, wipe with a soft, slightly damp (with water), lint-free cloth."

So if you've purchased a cosmic orange iPhone, certainly be careful how you clean it. Otherwise, you may risk discoloration. We've long loved the idea of pink iPhones here at Mashable, but this wasn't what we had in mind.

YouTube is using AI to help stop the improper use of AI.

Creators in YouTube's Partner Program — those with 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 valid public watch hours in the last year or 1,000 subscribers with 10 million valid public Shorts views in the last three months — are gaining access to an AI feature that's intended to stop or slow the spread of deepfakes. The likeness detection tool was originally announced at Made on YouTube in September and is meant to help identify and manage AI-generated content that features someone's likeness.

As YouTube said in a video posted Tuesday to its Creator Insider channel, it "lets you easily detect, manage, and request the removal of unauthorized videos where your facial likeness may be altered or made with AI—a critical way to safeguard your identity and ensure your audience isn't misled."

Creators first have to confirm their identity by uploading a photo ID and short selfie video. Then, they can review videos that have been flagged in the Content Detection tab on YouTube Studio. If they deem a video as AI-generated content, they can request its removal.

"Creators can already request the removal of AI fakes, including face and voice, through our existing privacy process. What this new technology does is scale that protection," Amjad Hanif, YouTube's vice president of creator products, told Axios in September.

Today, the tool became available to some creators in the YouTube Partner Program, and it will continue to be rolled out in the coming weeks.

"At YouTube, our goal is to build AI technology that empowers human creativity responsibly, and that includes protecting creators and their businesses," YouTube said in its video. "We built this tool to help you monitor how your likeness shows up—understanding if other people are generating videos using your facial likeness—to safeguard your identity."