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How to watch Wisconsin vs. Ohio State football without cable: kickoff time, streaming deals, and more
The best live streaming services to watch the Wisconsin Badgers vs. OSU Buckeyes college football game without cable.
Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options:
Best nationwide
Peacock TV
$5.99/month or $59.99/year
(save $12)
(save $12)
Best for free
FuboTV
7-day free trial, then $74.99/month
Most affordable
Sling TV
$20/month for your first month, then $40/month
(save $20)
(save $20)
The Ohio State Buckeyes and Wisconsin Badgers football teams are scheduled to meet in a Big Ten Conference contest on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. CT.
Ohio State, ranked No. 3 in The Associated Press poll, enters the matchup 7-0 overall and 4-0 in the Big Ten. Most recently, the OSU Buckeyes beat Penn State 20-12 on Oct. 21. Wisconsin comes into the contest 5-2 overall and 3-1 in the Big Ten. On Oct. 21, Wisconsin defeated Illinois 25-21. Entering Saturday, Ohio State leads the all-time series 62-18-5 vs. Wisconsin.
Ryan Day is the Ohio State Buckeyes football head coach. Luke Fickell is the Wisconsin Badgers football head coach.
Ohio State vs. Wisconsin football kickoff time and network
The Ohio State vs. Wisconsin football game is scheduled to be broadcast on NBC at 7:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, Oct. 28. The NBC broadcasters are scheduled to be Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), and Kathryn Tappen (sideline reporter).
To enjoy the game without the constraints of cable or satellite TV, embrace online live streaming through platforms such as Peacock, FuboTV, and Sling.
Best nationwide: Peacock
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Catch the excitement of the Ohio State vs. Wisconsin football game with Peacock Premium for $5.99/month. Opt for an annual subscription at $59.99 to enjoy a 17% discount.
Note that all live sports broadcasts on Peacock will still contain commercials, even with the Premium Plus package, available at $11.99/month.
Best for free: FuboTV
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Explore the FuboTV website and input your zip code to check the NBC broadcast availability in your area. If accessible, you can enjoy NBC as part of the FuboTV Pro package at $74.99/month.
Additionally, FuboTV offers a seven-day trial period at no charge, featuring over 250 live TV channels and the convenience of streaming on up to 10 screens simultaneously.
FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, Fox, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NBCSN, NFL Network, Pac-12 Network, and SEC Network.
Most affordable: Sling TV
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Sling TV offers NBC in specific regions, notably Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Hartford/New Haven, Los Angeles, Miami/Fort Lauderdale, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose, and Washington, D.C. Residents in these areas can benefit from Sling TV to watch the Wisconsin vs. Ohio State football game, by opting for the Blue Plan, priced at $20 for the first month and $40 for the following months.
Unfortunately, if your location isn’t one of these markets, Sling TV won’t be the solution for viewing the Wisconsin vs. Ohio State football game.
Sling TV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, Pac-12 Network and SEC Network.
Samsung Galaxy S7 deal: Save up to $150 at Best Buy
As of Oct. 27, you can get a Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE for up to $150 off the usual price at Best Buy — your purchase will also come with some extras, including three-month subscriptions to Xbox Game Pass, YouTube Premium, and a six-month membership to Norton 360.
SAVE UP TO $150: As of Oct. 27, you can get a Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE for up to $150 off the usual price at Best Buy. Your purchase will also come with some extras, including three-month subscriptions to Xbox Game Pass, YouTube Premium, and a six-month membership to Norton 360.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 deals
64GB
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE
$399.99 at Best Buy
(save $130)
(save $130)
128GB
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE
$449.99 at Best Buy
(save $150)
(save $150)
256GB
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE
579.99 at Best Buy
(save $100)
(save $100)
We know what you’re thinking: If you already have a laptop, why on Earth would you need a tablet? And that’s actually a pretty good point, but we’re big proponents of having both. (Hellow portability!) Plus, they’re fun to use — who doesn’t love a good touchscreen?
If you’re thinking of hopping on the tablet train and don’t want to immediately jump to an iPad, we think the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is a fantastic alternative. At the time of this writing, you can get one on sale at Best Buy for up to $150 off the original price, and it comes with some fun extras including three-month subscriptions to Xbox Game Pass, YouTube Premium, and a six-month membership to Norton 360. (Amazon also has the Galaxy Tab S7 FE on sale for the same price, but you won’t be getting the bonus perks.)
While newer versions of the Galaxy Tab have since been released, the S7 is still a more-than-worthy tablet for plenty of people. It comes with a large, high-quality touchscreen, which is paired with Samsung’s fan-favorite S Pen — perfect for taking notes, drawing doodles, and regular web browsing. The battery life is also pretty impressive, clocking in at around 12 hours on a single charge (that’s comparable to most iPads, if not better). It’s all brought together by the device’s Qualcomm SM7225 Octa-Core processor, which will allow you to work, browse, and stream at the speeds you’d expect from a great tablet.
Best antivirus software deals: Norton, Bitdefender, and more
The best antivirus software deals as of Oct. 27 include discounts from brands like Norton, Bitdefender, and plenty more.
UPDATE: Oct. 27, 2023, 11:00 a.m. EDT This list has been updated with the latest and greatest antivirus software deals across the web.
Best antivirus deals this week:
Best antivirus deal for Macs
Norton Antivirus Plus (one year, one device)
$19.99
(save $40)
(save $40)
Best antivirus deal for PCs
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus (one year, one device)
$24.99
(save $35)
(save $35)
The best antivirus software can protect you from online threats such as viruses, malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks. Even if you think you’re being as careful as you can possibly be, these cybersecurity tools provide extra protection as you surf the web. New threats are emerging every day, so take our advice: Get your computer set up with antivirus software ASAP. To help you secure your devices, here are the best antivirus software deals we found this week.
Best antivirus deal for Macs
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Why we like it
Norton Antivirus Plus provides all the basics you need from a well-rounded antivirus software package, and it’s super affordable at just $19.99 (for your first year, at least). With it, you’ll get full malware, ransomware, and hacking protection, 2GB of cloud backup, as well as a password manager. There are other Norton packages that include VPNs, identity theft protection, and more, but this is a great option for Macs, which don’t usually require a top-of-the-line security package.
Best antivirus deal for PCs
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Why we like it
Bitdefender’s one-year Antivirus Plus plan not only protects you in real-time from malware, ransomware, spyware, and adware, but it also sets you up with a secure VPN for safer internet browsing, as well as phishing and online fraud protection while you shop. At only $24.99 for your first year, its one-device tier is a steal.
More antivirus software deals:
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Avast Premium Security (one device) — $4.19/month for Mac or PC
$6.33/month or $6.50/month(save $2.14/month or $2.31/month, respectively) -
Avira Prime (one year, five devices) — $59.99
$104.99(save $45) -
Intego Mac Security X9 (one year, one device) — $39.99
$49.99(save $10) -
Kaspersky Premium (one year, 10 devices) — $74.99
$149.99(save $75) -
McAfee Total Protection Advanced (one year, unlimited devices) — $89.99
$199.99(save $110) -
Sophos Home Premium (one year, unlimited devices) — $44.99
$59.99(save $15) -
Total AV Antivirus Pro 2023 (Mac) — $19
$119(save $100) -
Trend Micro Antivirus+ (one year, one device) — $19.95
$39.95(save $20) -
Webroot Antivirus (one year, one device) — $29.99
$39.99(save $10)
Best iPad Pro deal: Get the 6th gen iPad Pro for $109 off
Get a 2021 iPad Pro (128 GB) for $989.99, which is $109 less than its usual price of $1,099, as of Oct. 27. That’s this iPad Pro’s lowest price ever.
SAVE $109.01: As of Oct. 27 get the 2022 Apple iPad Pro (128GB) at its lowest price yet at Amazon for $989.99. That’s a discount of 10%.
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Black Friday may not be until mid-November, but we’re already seeing a slew of deals roll in ahead of time. You can save big right now on goodies like smartwatches and tablets, including the iPad Pro. If you’re an avid iOS user, especially if you picked up a new iPhone 15 or Apple Watch Series 9, there’s a lot to love about the iPad, and out of all of the current models, the 2022 iPad Pro is the newest one you can get right now, at least until Apple announces a whole new slate. It’s one of the most premium iPad experiences, so when it’s discounted, you should sit up and pay attention.
As of Oct. 27, the 2022 iPad Pro (128GB, 12.9-inch) is on sale at Amazon for $989.99. That’s $109.01 off its usual price of $1,199 and a savings of 10%. That’s the lowest price we’ve seen yet. Currently, this price only applies to the 128 GB silver model. However, the 256GB configuration is also on sale (in only silver as well) for $1,049.99, which is a discount of $149.01 and a savings of 12%.
This is the best iPad you can get right now, from its powerful M2 processor to its large 12.9-inch display. It’s the perfect companion for a lengthy commute and the best device for helping you wind down in bed at the end of a long day. Thanks to its support for the Apple Pencil, you can also use it to sketch, take notes, or mess about with your favorite apps with a stylus. Pair the iPad Pro with a Magic Keyboard and it suddenly becomes a great alternative to a MacBook Pro. There’s a long list of uses for this tablet, and it’s a great option for just about any user.
So whether you’ve had your eye on an iPad Pro for a while or just needed an excuse to get one, now’s your chance. Lock one in before the holidays are finally here.
How to watch ‘The Nun II’ — release date, streaming deals, and more
Is the ‘The Nun: II’ streaming yet? Here are the best ways to watch ‘The Nun: II’ on streaming, starting Oct. 27.
Quick links to watch ‘The Nun II’:
BEST OVERALL
Max annual subscription (with ads)
$99.99/year
(save 17%)
(save 17%)
BEST FOR CRICKET CUSTOMERS
Max with ads
free for customers on the $60/mo. unlimited plan
(save $9.99/month)
(save $9.99/month)
BEST FOR AT&T CUSTOMERS
Max (with ads)
free for customers on select wireless and internet plans
(save $9.99/month)
(save $9.99/month)
BEST FOR NO ADS
Max annual subscription (Ad-free)
$149.99/year
(save 22%)
(save 22%)
The Nun II — the next chapter in the story of The Nun and the latest in The Conjuring universe — is now on streaming.
While we thought Valak, the evil demon that casually disguises itself as a nun, was defeated at the end of The Nun by Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga) and Father Burke (Demian Bichir), that is unfortunately not the case. The Nun II takes place four years later when mysterious deaths begin popping up throughout Europe. Once again, Sister Irene is tasked with taking on Valak and attempting to get rid of them once and for all.
Farmiga is joined again by Jonas Bloquet as Maurice, along with Storm Reid as Sister Debra, Anna Popplewell as Kate, and Bonnie Aarons as the titular demon nun. The film was originally released in theaters on Sept. 8 (and is still in select theaters nationwide) and met with mixed reviews. “The Nun II never quite reaches the terrifying heights of those early Conjuring films, but it does have more creepy moments than its predecessor,” Kimber Myers wrote in Mashable’s own film review.
If you’re looking for jump scares to add to your Halloween watchlist, The Nun II definitely delivers. Get a sneak peek at the sequel in the official trailer below, then read on to learn more about how to watch the newest addition to The Conjuring universe.
Where is The Nun II streaming?
You can still head to select theaters to watch The Nun II on the big screen, but as of Oct. 27, you can also watch the spooky flick from your couch. In order to stream it on the small screen, you’ll have to sign up for Max — HBO’s premium streaming service. Subscriptions start at $9.99/month and there’s currently no free trial, but we’ve rounded up your best options for saving money. Conveniently, every other film in The Conjuring universe (minus The Conjuring 2) is available to stream on Max as well, so you can plan a full movie marathon with a single service (which is more uncommon than you think).
Best Max streaming deals
Best for most people: save 17% on a Max With Ads annual subscription
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A basic Max subscription with ads will cost you $9.99/month and let you watch The Nun II (as well as other films in The Conjuring universe), then be on your merry way. If you remember to cancel before your month is up, you’ll avoid auto-renewal charges the following month. While this won’t exactly save you any money, it’ll prevent unnecessary spending. If you want more bang for your buck, you can save 17% by signing up for an entire year at once for $99.99. That breaks down to only $8.33/month instead of $9.99 and lets you watch as much as you want all year without worrying about canceling by a certain date.
Best with no ads: save 22% on a Max Ad-Free annual subscription
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For those who can’t stand dealing with ads, you can save even more if you opt for a Max Ad-Free annual subscription. It’s typically $15.99/month for the Ad-Free subscription, but when you sign up for a year instead, it’ll cost you just $149.99 (just $12.49/month). That’s about 22% in total savings and you won’t have to worry about canceling by a certain time to avoid automatic charges each month.
Best for Cricket customers: free Max with ads for customers on the $60/month unlimited plan
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Attention Cricket customers: you can score Max (with ads) for no cost if you’re on the $60/month unlimited plan. Just choose to connect with a provider when you log in to Max and select Cricket to enter your credentials. Then you’re free to stream The Nun II and the rest of the Conjuring films at your leisure. Cricket customers on a different plan can upgrade or change to the $60/month plan to get Max included.
Best for AT&T customers: free Max with ads for select wireless and internet customers
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Existing AT&T customers on select wireless and internet plans are eligible to get Max for free as well. If you haven’t already, go check your account to see if you’re eligible.
The following wireless plans give users access to Max (with ads) for free: AT&T Unlimited Elite, AT&T Unlimited PlusSM, AT&T Unlimited Plus EnhancedSM, AT&T Unlimited ChoiceSM, AT&T Unlimited Choice IISM, AT&T Unlimited Choice EnhancedSM, AT&T Unlimited &MoreSM Premium. Unfortunately, Max is no longer offered to new customers, so if you changed your plan recently or terminate your service, you’ll lose access.
If you purchased AT&T Fiber Internet 1000, 2000, or 5000 within specific date ranges, you also receive access to Max at no extra charge. The promotion ended on June 5, 2022, so if you’ve moved your service or changed your plan since then, your Max benefit is no longer valid. You can learn more about eligibility over on the AT&T Max Sign-in FAQ page.
Other ways to watch The Nun II
If you don’t want to subscribe to yet another streaming service, you also have the option to rent or purchase The Nun II digitally at the following retailers:
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Amazon Prime Video — rent it for $17.74, buy it for $22.74
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Vudu — rent it for $19.99, buy it for $24.99
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Apple TV+ — rent it for $19.99, buy it for $24.99
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YouTube — rent it for $19.99, buy it for $24.99
Elon Musk to employees: In a year, X could replace bank accounts
In an all hands call with employees, Elon Musk shared his vision of X/Twitter becoming an all-encompassing finance hub.
Elon Musk plans to turn X, formerly Twitter, into an all-encompassing financial hub that will fully replace the need for banks. And he plans to do it in a year’s time.
Musk shared his ideas in an all-hands call with employees on Thursday. The Verge heard the call’s audio recording and was the first to report it.
Musk plans to pivot X into fintech
Musk shared his ideas about offering several financial services on X before. In fact, he said it in his very first meeting with Twitter employees, but it looks like his ambitions have continued to grow.
“If it involves money. It’ll be on our platform. Money or securities or whatever. So, it’s not just like ‘send $20 to my friend.’ I’m talking about, like, you won’t need a bank account,” he said on Thursday. “It would blow my mind if we don’t have that rolled out by the end of next year.”
It’s no secret that the somewhat hasty rebranding of Twitter harkens back to X.com, Musk’s online banking project that merged with Confinity in 2000, which later became PayPal. And Musk believes his original vision for X.com is still feasible.
“The X/PayPal product roadmap was written by myself and David Sacks actually in July of 2000,” he said. “And for some reason PayPal, once it became eBay, not only did they not implement the rest of the list, but they actually rolled back a bunch of key features, which is crazy.”
In other words, loans, debit cards, savings – as well as the ability for users to send money to each other regardless of where they are – may all be under X’s umbrella one day.
In a recent blog post, CEO Linda Yaccarino briefly mentioned payments. “We want money on X to flow as freely as information and conversation. We have already secured first money transmitter licenses in several states, and we are moving toward launching a global payment system – more soon,” she wrote.
Musk’s ideas don’t sound that otherworldly when you consider services such as WeChat, a China-based social media platform that also offers money transfers, payments, and other financial services. But it might be a tall order given that X’s daily active users are reportedly plummeting. Additionally, convincing users to switch to its paid tier has been challenging.
X claims that Premium subscribers spend three times longer on the platform than non-subscribers. Perhaps tellingly, the company doesn’t mention how many Premium subscribers have signed up so far.
How to unblock xHamster for free
Unblock xHamster for free with ExpressVPN. The best VPN for porn is ExpressVPN.
TL;DR: ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking porn sites. This premium VPN can reliably bypass online restrictions to unblock porn sites like Pornhub, XVideos, and xHamster.
Access to your favorite porn sites is not guaranteed. In fact, there are many places around the world where your access to every porn site is removed. In these locations, the best way to unblock porn websites is with a VPN.
If you want to unblock sites like xHamster from anywhere in the world, we have the information you need.
How to unblock xHamster for free
VPNs are the best services for bypassing online restrictions. VPNs hide your real IP address and connect you to a secure server in another location, meaning you can bypass geo-restrictions to access porn sites like xHamster from anywhere in the world. This might sound complicated, but the process is actually really quick and easy:
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Sign up for a VPN (like ExpressVPN)
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Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
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Open up the app and connect to a server in a location that supports access to xHamster
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Stream on xHamster from anywhere in the world
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ExpressVPN (one-year subscription + three months free)
$99.95 at ExpressVPN (with 30-day money-back guarantee)
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but you can find plenty of free trials or money-back guarantees being offered by leading services. By taking advantage of these offers, you can unblock porn sites like xHamster and then recover your investment at a later date. This obviously isn’t a long-term solution, but it works well if you’re traveling away from home for a relatively short period.
What is the best VPN for porn?
ExpressVPN remains the top choice when it comes to unblocking porn sites like xHamster, for a number of reasons:
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Servers in 94 countries
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Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
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Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure
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Fast streaming speeds free from throttling
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Up to five simultaneous connections
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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 also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. You can use the money-back guarantee to unblock xHamster without fully committing with your cash.
How and When To Watch The Livestream
Free-to-play action RPG Genshin Impact’s version 4.2 livestream is expected to premiere on October 27 at 8 AM EST. The livestream will cover information regarding the game’s next Banner, as well as reward viewers with some unique codes to redeem.