Sunday, February 3, 2019

Apple : Super Bowl 2019 live stream: how to watch Patriots vs Rams online free

Apple : Super Bowl 2019 live stream: how to watch Patriots vs Rams online free


Super Bowl 2019 live stream: how to watch Patriots vs Rams online free

Posted: 03 Feb 2019 02:00 PM PST

In less than two hours the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams will step on to the gridiron in Atlanta for the 2019 Super Bowl. And you can only have arrived on this page because you're still not certain where to watch Super Bowl LIII online or on TV (or because you're not interested in sitting through the commercial breaks!). Well, keep reading, because it's really easy to do with the help of this guide to getting a free 2019 Super Bowl live stream - no matter where in the world you are.

The Patriots and Rams are set to face off in a game that feels almost impossible to call this Sunday in Atlanta.

The Los Angeles franchise had the better regular season with an impressive 13-3-0 record (matched only by the New Orleans Saints that they vanquished in the conference finals). Sean McVay - who became the youngest head coach in NFL history when he took the job in 2017 - continues to confound his critics and is hoping to make history once again.

But Tom Brady's New England Patriots have the big game experience, making this their third consecutive Super Bowl visit. Not to mention the fact that their line is lead by possibly the finest quarterback to play the sport. They have the chance to tie the Pittsburgh Steelers as the most successful team in NFL history at Super Bowl LIII.

Whether you live in the US, the UK or anywhere else in the world, we’ll show you exactly how to live stream the Patriots vs Rams in today's 2019  Super Bowl so that you don’t miss a minute of the action. It will be broadcast by CBS in the US, but there are plenty of ways to watch locally and internationally - and we can even tell you where you can get a Super Bowl live stream without having to put up with all those annoying ad breaks.

How to watch Super Bowl online - our favorite live stream choice:

Keep scrolling to see who's showing Super Bowl 2019 where you live. But if, like us, you'd like to watch a live stream online without any commercial breaks, then following these three simple steps will help:

Want to record the Super Bowl and watch it later? TVPlayer will also allow you to do that too. You'll need to sign up for a paid account, but the good news there is that the site offers a 14-day free trial so no payments required!

How to watch a Super Bowl 2019 live stream for free in the US:

If you live in the US and have access to the internet, then you’ll be able to watch the entirety of Super Bowl 2019 on CBS. In addition to broadcasting the game on cable TV, the network will stream the event live through its Sports website and mobile apps. CBS has even the sweetened the deal by allowing users to stream the Super Bowl without having to sign in.

Prefer to watch football on the big screen via your favorite streaming platforms? Well you can do that too to as CBS will be streaming Super Bowl 2019 on Chromecast, Fire TV, Roku, Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox One, Apple TV, Android TV and more. But if you want to watch without any commercials - check out the options above!

Note that you will need a US IP address in order to access all of the above or otherwise you won't be able to access the content from abroad - if you want to do so, you'll have to follow our VPN guidelines above and log in with a VPN, choosing a US server location. 

CBS isn't you're only option though, with all of the top US-based streaming services all providing an alternative. Each one offers a free trial to get you started and has masses of other content and channels for you to enjoy if you subscribe:

  • Hulu with Live TV $40 per month - Hulu with Live TV includes CBS, Fox, NBC and ESPN.
  • PlayStation Vue From $45 per month and the ideal choice for PS4 owners thanks to its access to the likes of ESPN, NBC, Fox, Disney and other essential networks. Crank up the price and you can add the likes of Showtime and HBO, too.
  • YouTubeTV $40 per month - YouTubeTV gives you access to CBS, Fox, NBC and ESPN.
  • DirecTV Now $50 per month - DirecTV Now includes CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN and for $5 extra you can add the NFL Network.
  • FuboTV $35 for the first month - FuboTV gives you the first month at a discounted rate but after that the price increases to $45 a month. The service includes CBS, Fox, NBC and the NFL Network but does not come with ESPN.

How to watch Super Bowl online in the UK:

How to watch the Super Bowl 2019: live stream in Canada

How to live stream Super Bowl action in Australia

Super Bowl live stream: worldwide coverage where you are

Super Bowl 53 is available live in seven languages and 170 countries and territories around the world - there’s a useful guide on the main broadcasters on NFL’s website.

But to save you the time, we can tell you a few options in some of the most popular territories for watching NFL: Mexico - ESPN, Fox, TV Azteca; Brazil - ESPN; South Korea - MBC Sports; Germany - ProSieben, DAZN; France - TF1, BeIN Sport; Argentina - ESPN, Fox; China - Fox Sports, BesTV.

Feeling flush?

As of the time of writing, the cheapest ticket for Super Bowl LIII starts at a whopping $3,600 per person in the 300 level at the very back of the stadium.

If you want to get closer to the action, it’s going to cost even more with seats in the 100 level going for $15,075 each. These seats do include access to the three hour all-inclusive Premier Party at the Georgia World Congress Center, appearances and meet and greet opportunities with NFL stars and Hall of Famers, pre-game hospitality and a post-game confetti-filled celebration.

Super Bowl 2019 FAQ: your questions answered

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Google spin-off Verily is working on weight-watching, fall-detecting shoes

Posted: 03 Feb 2019 06:30 AM PST

Verily is one of the other companies besides Google under the Alphabet umbrella, and the experimental, innovative "life sciences" firm apparently has some interesting tech on the way – smart shoes that can track your weight and detect falls.

The news comes from sources speaking to CNBC, sources who say it's still early days for the shoes but that prototypes are already being shown off. As you might expect, the footwear will also track the steps you take through the day, saving you the hassle of strapping a fitness tracker to your wrist.

Fall detection is of course something that's built into the latest Apple Watch. It's particularly reassuring for elderly users, who can rely on their wearable to alert friends and family should they take a tumble and not be able to get up again.

The future of wearables

Verily is apparently still shopping around for partners to help bring the smart shoes to market, but whether or not they ever see the light of day as a consumer product, it's an interesting hint at the way the industry is moving.

The wearables of the future may well come built right into our clothing, not just tracking essential activity and fitness data, but also doing more with that data – identifying possible health issues that need checking out. Smart shoes could spot sudden weight gain that might otherwise be missed, for example

Verily is also working on a smart spoon that can reduce hand shake in those with movement disorders, as well as a smart contact lens to improve vision. In the past the company has also demoed its own smartwatch, though it never went on sale.

Via The Verge

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Comparison: Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro

Posted: 03 Feb 2019 04:53 AM PST

Back in 2012 when Samsung took the crown for the biggest shipments in smartphone market from Nokia, it established itself as a brand to be reckoned with. The South-Korean electronics manufacturer received similar response both in terms of sales and popularity as Nokia and it thrived. Until Xiaomi entered India in 2014 with the Mi 3 and ruined Samsung's party. 

In January 2019, Xiaomi trumped Samsung to become the smartphone company to ship the most number of smartphones in India. It is not a secret that Samsung was struggling in the mid-range smartphone market after Xiaomi unleashed a bunch of really smart smartphones! After waiting it out in the wild, Samsung has come up with their latest take on a modern budget smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy M20 which will be going up against the likes of Redmi Note 6 Pro, the undisputed king of mid-rangers. The Galaxy M20 is one of the first phones in the M-series that made its debut in India which is why it is an important statement from Samsung in itself. Let's see how this goes. 

Price and availability 

The Redmi Note 6 Pro comes in two variants- 4GB RAM/64GB storage at Rs 13,999 and 6GB RAM/64GB storage at Rs 15,999. It is available on Flipkart and Mi store India.

Samsung Galaxy M20 starts at Rs 10,990 for the variant with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage while buyers will have to shell out Rs 12,990 for 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

Here, Samsung has a much affordable option in the base variant which could draw in  takers who are on a strict Rs 10,000 budget. Having said that, the real competition is between the 4GB RAM variants where Samsung is again able to undercut Xiaomi by over Rs 1,000.

Xiaomi also has a variant with 6GB RAM which is priced at Rs 15,999 and there's no official information from Samsung about a 6GB variant for the Galaxy M20. With that out of the way, here's how both the smartphones actually feel in the hands.

Design and Display 

Picking up the Galaxy M20, I was reminded of my encounter with the company's first Android Go smartphone, the J2 Core. The chassis is made out of polycarbonate and curves around the edges to accommodate the display. It weighs around 186 g and is 2.93-inches in width.  On the other end of the spectrum is the Redmi Note 6 Pro with its metal construction weighing around 181 g making it fairly lightweight than the Galaxy M20.

In terms of handling, both kind of builds come with their pros and cons. Xiaomi hasn't tinkered around much with the fundamental design that we see most of the Xiaomi phones acquire. From someone who gets access to these smartphones than a usual buyer, the design of Redmi Note 6 looks overused now. But hey, it works, so we shouldn't complain.

The Galaxy M20 however, is an all plastic build. It doesn't have that matte finish on the back and makes us do with a glossy rear panel instead which is a smudge magnet. Due to the polycarbonate nature of the build, it will be accustomed to scratches and dents more than the Note 6 Pro. The M20 is also a bit narrower than the Note 6 Pro which makes for an easy grip for people with big hands. The extra heft seem to balance out evenly across the body giving it a solid feel in hand. The same cannot be said for the Note 6 Pro which is a bit slippery due to its all-metal built and a slimmer profile.

To say that the Galaxy M20 doesn't match up to the design standards of this budget segment would be too much. It is a differently designed smartphone which is makes it a potential option for buyers to consider just like the Redmi Note 6 Pro.

Samsung has finally made its terms with the notch and the Galaxy M20 is the first example of the company adopting the notch design on their smartphones. Samsung revealed the different notch-design that they were working on back during their developers conference and the Galaxy M20 is just one in a long list of Samsung smartphones that will feature notch on the front in 2019. The M20 features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) IPS display which has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio due to the infinity-v notch. This is your run-of-the-mill waterdrop notch which allows for 83% screen-to-body ratio giving us more screen estate to play around with.

The Note 6 Pro has the original notch design on the front with a screen measuring 6.26-inches diagonally. The IPS panel has a Full HD+ (2280 x 1080 pixels) resolution with around 81% screen-to-body ratio and a 19:9 aspect ratio. The screen is topped by a 2.5D Corning's Gorilla Glass panel which offers more protection to the display than usual. The same isn't present on the Galaxy M20.

In regular usage, the screen on the Galaxy M20 looks more appealing to the eye. A lot of this can be credited to how the screen blends into the UI efficiently. Samsung has also been able to narrow out the bezels even further resulting in sleek bezels. The chin is also narrower than that of the Note 6 Pro. This is something that Samsung brings in with its years of experience of manufacturing panels. The screen on the Galaxy M20 is in its real sense able to provide a full view experience and this can be observed just by looking at the two phones. The OG notch has lost its charm hasn't it?

That's not to say that the display panel on the M20 is by any means better than the one on the Redmi Note 6 Pro. Both the phones edge out each other in a couple of ways. With Note 6 Pro, there's a very soft light-blue tint on the screen which is why colors look soft and a bit dull in comparison to the Galaxy M20. But, the pictures and videos on the Note 6 Pro look a bit more crisp than on the Galaxy M20. Then again, visually, the M20's screen looks a lot better due to the small notch. 

So, it really here and there if I may say so. From a content consumer perspective, both the phones have a really good display, it is the visual experience which differs due to the different types of notch.

 Camera 

Dual cameras on both the phones allow for a good photography experience and enthusiasts should keep these two in mind. The setup on M20 consists of a primary 13MP snapper with an f/1.9 aperture and 1.12 micron sensor. It supports PDAF and is assisted by a single LED flash. There's a 12MP primary camera on the Note 6 Pro with an aperture of f/1.9 and a sensor size of 1.4 micron.

In daylight, M20's camera produces images that are well exposed, with details but more saturated. The Note 6 Pro on the other hand, produces fairly good detailed pictures that have natural colours. On the M20, pictures were often saturated, with slightly more contrast and brightness. The images from the Note 6 Pro are less detailed but manage to maintain colour accuracy, white balance and exposure.

At night, the camera on the Note 6 Pro shines as it is able to capture more details in the scene albeit with a lot of noise. There were times when a lot of the shots were overexposed which is an indication of the sensor feeding off of light, a bit more than usual. The autofocus is snappy. It has a learning curve which is really good for photographers to play around with.

Both the phones sport a 5MP secondary camera, the one on the M20 has f/2.2 aperture with a wide-angle lens that captures upto 120-degree more scene in the camera. It is this capability which should attract photography enthusiasts. The M20 is able to create some really good-looking wide-angled imagery which is a plus for any smartphone in our books.

Redmi Note 6 Pro's secondary 5MP camera assists in depth sensing to create pictures with a depth-of-field effect. The camera is able to nail this part as the portrait mode pictures from it look natural, detailed with exposure well under control. It is also able to retain blacks in direct sunlight which in the case of M20, just blows it out of the water with exposure.

Front cameras on the Note 6 Pro ace against the M20 as they are able to create pictures that are much more detailed, with natural colours and good white balance. The M20 just doesn't seem upto the job, beauty mode on or off.

Both the cameras are fairly advanced in the budget and with the list of pros and cons above, they shine in some or the other aspect. While one could live with a less detailed picture that is more naturally accurate, others might be put off due to the little difference in detail retention. Similarly, the colour representation on pictures from the Galaxy M20's camera doesn't really do justice to the eye and might be a downside for some. 

Performance, UI and battery 

  • Samsung Galaxy M20 benchmark scores
    AnTuTu: 109220
    Geekbench 4 (single-core): 1320
    Geekbench 4 (multi-core): 4087
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro benchmark scores
    AnTuTu:  116257
    Geekbench 4 (single-core): 1337
    Geekbench 4 (multi-core): 4903 

First lets start with how both the Galaxy M20 and Redmi Note 6 Pro fare on paper. The M20 is powered by Exynos 7904 chipset with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G71 MP2 graphics processor. Two Cortex-A73 clusters for high-demanding tasks clocked at 1.8GHz and six Cortex-A53 power-efficient cores, each at 1.6GHz make up the CPU.

In competition, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 has almost become like the standard offering on mid-range smartphones. The SD 636 is fabricated on a 14nm architecture process just like the Exynos 7904. It's octa-core CPU consists of four performance and four power-efficient cores. The Kryo 260 is based on Cortex-A73 and Cortex-A53 cores but is a little more powerful and hence makes the Galaxy M20 lag behind. Couple that with the fact that the RAM capacity tops out at 4GB, there's little that can be done to improve performance. The CPU on the Redmi Note 6 Pro can take on the Galaxy M20 with using less than 30% of its total running capacity. That difference can easily be spotted in the benchmark scores of both the phones.

The Galaxy M20 scored 109220 points on AnTuTu benchmark while Geekbench 4 awarded it 1320 points on single-core and 4087 points on multi-core performance. Whereas, Redmi Note 6 scored 1337 points on single-core and 4903 points on multi-core performance test of Geekbench 4. On AnTuTu, The Note 6 Pro scored 116257 points. 

There are a couple of things that went wrong for the Galaxy M20. Even the graphics processor on the Galaxy M20 is dated now and can in no way match the graphics performance to that on the Redmi Note 6 Pro. We played a couple of round of PUBG Mobile and gameplay on the Note 6 Pro superseded that of the Galaxy M20. Multi-tasking on the Galaxy M20 feels a lot more slower in comparison to the Note 6 Pro, otherwise it runs apps in a breeze. The waterdrop notch is comparatively smaller than the regular one on the Note 6 Pro hence, Samsung is able to take the edge with a larger screen.

Google's Android 8.1 Oreo runs on both the smartphones with their fair share of customization. The Galaxy M20 returns with the Experience 9.5 UI while the Redmi Note 6 Pro has its MIUI 10 skin. We have to say, the UI on the M20 looks more appealing and fresh. This is also due to the smaller notch and a visually large screen estate with thin bezels. The UI blends into the screen and overall feels more like a part of the phone.

Animations in Samsung's Experience 9.5 UI feel a lot more natural however are marred by frame drops and lags. Blame Samsung for not using a better processor and even a bumped up RAM, but this is what they're offering. In regular use, the Note 6 Pro has a much optimized user interface which allows for faster operations and speed, something that the M20 lacks. The Note 6 Pro takes every advantage of the Snapdragon 636 and that just shows.

The advantage of a bigger 5,000mAh battery is quite obvious, every unit counts, right? Samsung is able to offer a 1000mAh more than what is present on the Redmi Note 6 Pro. In our day worth of heavy usage consisting of activities like browsing the internet, going through Facebook feeds, playing a round or two of PUBG, watching YouTube videos; the Galaxy M20 was left with 26% charge while the Note 6 Pro still had 34% juice in it. The interesting thing here was that both the phones were showing an estimated battery life remaining that was quite close. With the same usage pattern the M20 was going to last for 13 hours while the Note 6 Pro would die down in 12 hours 49 minutes. The bigger capacity battery does come into play here.

In our battery tests, the M20 on an average showed a 12% dip in battery over the course of an hour. The Note 6 Pro had an average of around 14%, which is close but falls 1000mAh short. For buyers, the thing to keep in mind is that while the M20 has a bigger battery, it doesn't translate to a good overall performance which the Note 6 Pro is able to provide. If one plainly wants a longer lasting battery, sure they can blindly go ahead with the M20, but that comes at an expense which is something they should be aware of.

Verdict 

The Samsung Galaxy M20 comes at a time when people have been too much used to Xiaomi's offerings. Surely it doesn't come with sweets in hand but instead challenges the king. The usurper, M20 is priced in a very sweet spot between the different variants of the Note 6 Pro and almost wants all of you to look at it. While the performance of the Note 6 Pro is unmatched, there are a couple of things that the Galaxy M20 does right like the fresh design, waterdrop notch, a big battery and a good camera.

Users who are out in the market looking for a new smartphone in budget ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000 could get either of these smartphones. While the 6GB RAM variant of the Redmi Note 6 Pro is for power users, there is just a difference of Rs 1,000 in the top variant of the M20 and the base variant of the Note 6 Pro. If you're a sucker for performance, less lags and smooth user experience, the Redmi Note 6 Pro is what you should choose. On the contrary, if users are looking for something different than the usual Xiaomi phones, Samsung Galaxy M20 makes for a worth competitor.

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Here's our first look at some of the 26 phones Energizer is bringing to MWC 2019

Posted: 03 Feb 2019 02:30 AM PST

Being the avid phone fans that we are, we're counting down the days to MWC 2019, the biggest mobile tech industry event of the year – and we've just been given a sneak preview of some of the phones on the way from battery company Energizer.

We've already had official word that Energizer is bringing no fewer than 26 handsets to the MWC party at the end of February, and thanks to GSMArena we've now got official-looking shots of a handful of them. Don't get too excited though – in terms of specs these phones are going to be distinctly mid-range.

One feature of note is a dual-lens, pop-up front-facing camera on the U620S Pop and U630S Pop models, which means no need for a notch on the display, and probably some fancy wide-angle trickery for those all important selfie shots.

Energizer phone

The U620S Pop and U630S Pop (credit: GSMArena)

You'll also see how when the camera is raised on the U620S Pop and U630S Pop models, the phones look like the shape of a battery – clever, huh? Other phones showcased by GSMArena show handsets with small tear-drop style notches instead.

Apparently the specs of these phones are still subject to change, but MediaTek Helio chipsets, 720p screens, 4GB-6GB of RAM and 64GB-128GB of on-board storage are said to be on the way. The rear-facing camera setups are a mix of dual-lens and triple-lens cameras, with battery sizes topping out at 4,000mAh.

Energizer – which has briefly dabbled in smartphones before – has also said it's readying a foldable phone and a phone with a gigantic 18,000mAh battery for MWC 2019, so consider our appetite for our Barcelona trip well and truly whetted.

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How to watch Alvarez vs Kovalev II: live stream tonight's boxing online from anywhere

Posted: 02 Feb 2019 03:40 PM PST

Today's the day for the tensely anticipated rematch between Eleider Alvarez vs Sergey Kovalev. If it's even half as good as the first fight then we're in for a treat. And the good news is that you're in the perfect place to find a Alvarez vs Kovalev live stream so you can tune into the WBO light heavyweight title rematch from absolutely anywhere.

After the war that these two fought out in August last year, it was no great surprise to see a rematch announced a few months later (even if it did take ESPN stepping in to make that happen).

The first encounter ended in victory for the Colombian Alvarez, after he brutally knocked out his Russian foe in the seventh round.

Alvarez will be hot favorite to defend his belt - and his perfect 24-0 record - in Texas. But 35-year-old Kovalev may see this as his last chance at championship glory and will be desperate to restore his reputation and national pride.

Below we'll talk you through the options for tuning into the fight. Wherever you are in the world you can get an Alvarez vs Kovalev live stream online, but you'll need our help and a VPN if you're somewhere that isn't showing today's boxing.

How to watch the boxing with a VPN if you're away from your country

Below we've listed all of the best places to live stream the Alvarez vs Kovalev fight online in the US and UK.

How to watch Alvarez vs Kovalev live stream in the US

How to live stream Alvarez vs Kovalev II in the UK

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