Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League release date, trailers, news and rumors

Hungry for details on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Rocksteady’s next triple-A outing? Then you’ve come to the right place. 

Since its announcement at the DC FanDome presentation in 2020, we've learned that the game is set in the Arkham-verse Metropolis and will give players the choice between playing solo or with up to four players via online co-op. There’ll be four playable characters to choose from, each with their own “unique moveset” and “enhanced traversal abilities”: Harley Quinn (Dr. Harleen Quinzel), Deadshot (Floyd Lawton), King Shark (Nanaue), and Captain Boomerang (George “Digger” Harkness).

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is scheduled to release in 2022, the same year as WB Montreal’s Gotham Knights, so it’s safe to say 2022 is a big year for DC fans. When it does launch, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will be available to play on PS5, Xbox Series X and PC. 

We're expecting to learn more about the game during 2021's DC FanDome in October but in the meantime we've gathered together all the latest news and rumors about Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League below.

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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League key facts

• What is it? A Suicide Squad game from Rocksteady
• When can I play it? 2022
• What can I play it on? PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League release date

(Image credit: Warner Bros)

The announcement of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was confirmed on August 7, 2020 via the game's official Twitter account.

An image of Superman facing away with a target locked upon his head revealing the games' title confirmed its existence before pointing fans to DC FanDome, a virtual online convention due to take place later that month - where Rocksteady officially unveiled the Suicide Squad game's 2022 release window and first trailer.

Outside of a 2022 release window, Rocksteady and Warner Bros. have yet to give a specific release date for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. 

Historically the developer has launched games between May and October, giving us a slight indication of what date the Suicide Squad game could land on.  

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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League trailers

(Image credit: Warner Bros)

As part of DC FanDome on August 22, 2020, Rocksteady premiered the first trailer of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. It opens with a look at what seems to be supervillain Brainiac's lair, before confirming the game's location as Metropolis. Panning down we get the reveal of Harley Quinn, followed by her fellow Task Force X members: Captain Boomerang, Deadshot, and King Shark.

Suicide Squad instigator Amanda Waller speaks to Quinn through comms telling them to make their way to the Metropolis Grand Hotel as "alpha target" is now in the open and needs engaging. After a montage where the group takes on hordes of Brainiac's army - to OutKast's B.O.B – Bombs Over Baghdad - they reconverge on a roof. Quinn then tries to remember who they should be on the lookout for, until being suddenly interrupted by a helicopter explosive. 

As the smoke clears, it appears that Superman has saved the helicopter pilot – only to decimate the human moments later via heat vision, while seemingly under the control of Brainiac. The group quickly realize that the Man of Steel is their "alpha target", and the trailer ends as a boomerang comically hits Superman's head, with Captain Boomerang uttering: "You shouldn't have done that, shark". 

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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League news and rumors

New Artwork

Ahead of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s next big reveal at DC FanDome on October 16, some new key art has been released. The Artwork gives us a fresh look at the game’s four main playable characters: Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang and King Shark. We don’t know when exactly during DC FanDome the game will make an appearance but we can be sure it’ll be present in some capacity during the show. 

Look what we have here…Tune into DC FanDome 10/16 @ 10:00am PT to see more. #DCFanDome #SuicideSquadGame pic.twitter.com/dGreeK4ToOSeptember 24, 2021

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No more additional characters?

It looks like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League won’t be expanding its roster of playable characters beyond the four that have already been confirmed. As reported by PCGamesN, a recent press release for the game states that “The game’s original narrative follows the four Suicide Squad members as they take on an impossible mission to save Earth and kill the World’s Greatest DC Super Heroes,” which strongly suggests no more will be added. This definitely casts doubt on previous rumors that the game will be an evolving live service title in the style of Marvel’s Avengers. 

DC FanDome returns and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is on the lineup

DC has confirmed that its online event DC FanDome will be making a return in 2021, specifically on October 16 and a recent trailer has Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League on the lineup. What exactly we'll learn about the game remains unclear but we do at least now know we can expect to see it in some capacity during the show. 

A new trailer for DC Fandome 2021 has been released. pic.twitter.com/Cpyi4ZBCAfAugust 31, 2021

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It was during the 2020 iteration of the show that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was first revealed to the world so this is a perfect time for an update, especially as the game didn't make an appearance during E3 2021. Alongside Gotham Knights (which will also be present) it’s one of the major superhero games that DC has in the works. 

Gotham Knights delayed

Gotham Knights, the DC game announced alongside Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has recently been delayed, its release date moving from sometime in 2021 to sometime in 2022. This means that both games are set to launch in the same year, making 2022 a big one for DC fans. 

At the moment, there’s no indication that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will be delayed like its more heroic counterpart, as Suicide Squad was already slated for a 2022 release and is in development with a separate studio. 

Is Warner Bros Interactive leaning into live service?

According to a recently spotted advert for an internship (via IGN), Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment’s upcoming projects are going to have a “heavy focus on live service”.

There’s a section of the advert which states that “WBIE is currently involved in a variety of new projects, ranging from casual games to core games featuring our well-known franchises on all platforms (console, digital, mobile) with a heavy focus on live service. “

Generally, live service elements in a game will see it being updated by its developer after release with things like new features or storylines. It’s not uncommon in games these days and can be effective when done right but it can also be controversial when a game doesn’t get off to a strong start eg. Marvel’s Avengers. 

Although Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League isn’t referred to directly here, it is one of the games that Warner Bros will be publishing in the next couple of years. However, Rocksteady hasn’t actually confirmed that there will be any live service elements in Kill the Justice League, so at the moment we can't be sure if they're have any involvement in Kill the Justice League. 

Gotham Knights developer WB Games Montreal has told IGN that that its co-op and single-player game won’t involve games-as-a-service elements, which means that there’s no guarantee every game published by Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment is going to be subject to this. Certainly, we haven’t seen any clear evidence that Suicide Squad will include live service elements and as result, we’re going to need to wait for official confirmation from Rocksteady before we can be sure. 

Mugshots

News on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is still in fairly short supply since the game isn't expected until 2022. However, the official Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Twitter account has tweeted out some neat mugshots of the game's playable characters which you can see below:

“Fool had it coming. There's only one Deadshot.” pic.twitter.com/pYWT3gjKbTDecember 8, 2020

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"Where is Waller? Tell her I do not belong here." pic.twitter.com/RUJQzl8qdxDecember 1, 2020

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"I'll be back! I always come back!" pic.twitter.com/td2TnjC04FNovember 26, 2020

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"You guys still do Taco Tuesday in this joint or what?" pic.twitter.com/s61c92pq2CNovember 19, 2020

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Singleplayer and co-op

Kill the Justice League is a game that will appeal to those who like single-player and co-op gameplay as its main campaign supports both. 

Rocksteady revealed at DC FanDome that players who opt for solo play will be able to switch between other members of the squad as they please, with the uncontrolled team members being handled by AI to play alongside you.  

If you want friends to join you, they can jump into the shoes of the squad members you don’t want, with up to four players able to play at once. According to Rocksteady, this is going to be a seamless gameplay experience and the co-op will be drop-in, drop-out, so you can have friends playing with you one minute and go solo the next without it impacting your game. 

Story
Details of the campaign are limited for the time being, except that we know that it is an "original narrative" set in the DC universe and a continuation of the Batman: Arkham-verse. Implanted with lethal explosives in their heads, the story follows the Suicide Squad as they look to save Earth and kill the world's greatest DC superheroes, The Justice League. 

Superman is the only member to have been shown off so far but we're pretty confident in saying the likes of Wonder Woman, Aquaman, the Flash, Batman and so forth, will appear in throughout. The latter of which will be an interesting conundrum, considering how Batman: Arkham Knight ended. Several rumors suggest The Dark Knight might work alongside the Suicide Squad in their attempts to thwart the mind-controlled Justice League. 

During the DC FanDome panel, Rocksteady creative director Sefton Hill spoke about the narrative links that will continue on from the Arkham series, stating that: "a lot of through threads and storylines you're gonna see come to fruition in this game". 

Open-world
Metropolis itself will serve as the open-world in Rocksteady's Suicide Squad. The city is best known as the home of Superman, takes inspiration from the likes of Toronto and New York, while also being neighbors with Gotham. Hill described Metropolis as the game's "fifth character" and hopes it will serve as a "love letter to DC fans".  

(Image credit: Warner Bros)

Voice actors
So far, two out of the four Suicide Squad members have been confirmed, with long-time Harley Quinn veteran voice actor Tara Strong resuming the role once more. King Shark, on the other hand, will be voiced by WWE wrestler Nuufolau Joel Seanoa a.k.a. Samoa Joe. 

While no official word on the voice of Captain Boomerang, it's heavily rumored that Chris Parson has been given the role. He previously voiced Junkrat in Overwatch and there is a huge resemblance when listening to the two. 

Deadshot is a little harder to pin down. Chris Cox previously voiced the one-shot wonder in Arkham City and Arkham Origins, both of which are set in the same universe. This Deadshot has been confirmed to be the Floyd Lawton interpretation of the character too, however, there's a huge gaping flaw why it doesn't seem to be Cox that's returning. 

For one, the audio clip sounds nothing like his version, and two – the most damming - this Deadshot is black, as opposed to the white version Cox portrayed. Therefore, without an established voice immediately jumping out at people, many believe it may be an up-and-comer. However, King Shark was killed in the direct-to-video Assault on Arkham, so the question of what is actually 'canon' is very much up in the air. 

The last unconfirmed role we hear in the trailer (Superman doesn't speak) is Amanda Wallace. CCH Pounder has voiced the Suicide Squad boss in Arkham Origins, Arkham Origins Blackgate, and Assault on Arkham, therefore, it's not out of the realms of possibility that she will return once again/ 

Lego Batman star Will Arnett (who hosted the DC Fandome panel) also asked if he could appear in the game as an NPC, to which Hill replied that: "I think we can maybe make something work". Something that would certainly make for a cool easter egg. 

TechRadar reached out to Warner Bros. for confirmation of the voice actors, however, the company refused to comment at this time. 

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The first Honor foldable phone could be launching soon

It's been a while since we last heard rumors about a foldable phone from Honor, but a fresh leak suggests a foldable called the Honor Magic X could be launching imminently – and may even see the light of day before the end of the year.

This latest tip comes from Huawei Fans on Chinese social media network Weibo (via Notebookcheck), and offers up the tidbit that the incoming handset is going to be built along similar lines to the Huawei Mate X2.

Honor originally started out as a spin-off brand for Huawei of course, so it makes sense that the two companies are still sharing some technical information – and as the Mate X2 is a very decent foldable phone, most people are unlikely to be disappointed with the news.

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The only other tips that this source offers up are that the foldable is likely to be out before the end of the year, and that Honor has a lot of confidence in it. That potential launch window matches up with what we heard back in February.

An unfolded screen size of around 8 inches has previously been talked about, which matches the size of the Huawei Mate X2. On the inside, we might see the phone powered by the Snapdragon 888 or the Snapdragon 888 Plus.

Honor might not be stopping there either: the rumors are that it's also developing a clamshell-style foldable to take on the Motorola Razr and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, though up to this point we've not heard too much about it.

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Analysis: here come the foldables

The Galaxy Z Flip 3. (Image credit: Carlos Pedrós)

Foldable phones aren't a new idea at this point, but it does feel as though mid-2021 marks something of a watershed moment – a moment when this form factor went from niche and experimental to something that mainstream buyers would consider picking up.

That's almost entirely down to the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, two phones that are well-made, well-specced, and not completely unaffordable. While early foldable phones had questions around their reliability, that's not the case with these too.

With Honor, Google, and others expected to enter the fray soon, anyone interested in picking up a foldable phone is going to be spoilt for choice. In the near future we might see sales of these units actually reaching a noticeable share of the market.

A lot of that still depends on the price of course – foldable phones remain very much at the expensive end of the smartphone spectrum. The technology they use means foldables will stay pricey for now, but we're hoping that Honor manages to stick to its traditions and bring out something that's reasonably affordable.

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How to buy a refurbished phone: the promises and pitfalls of going second hand

New phone time comes for us all. Whether through age, damage, market competition or otherwise, our mobile devices inevitably lose their luster, and so comes the point when they need to be retired to make way for new blood.

Finding a new phone is a difficult proposition, there have never been so many new options to choose from, and finding the right one can become an overwhelming obsession. But what if the right phone isn’t in fact new?

Last year’s flagship devices will often offer better performance in almost all categories (camera, power, display, battery etc) than mid-range competitors launched the year after, and at a very similar price point. So why doesn’t everyone buy old?

Whether pre-loved or pre-hurt, finding not only the right device but one in the right state of repair can be a significant challenge in itself. While there are a host of players offering refurbished devices for sale, each has their own standards of repair and not all are equal.

Read on for our guide on buying refurbished devices, what to look for and what to avoid. 

A Question of Trust

When buying a new phone, the transaction is simple - you are the first owner and the device will be pristine. When buying refurbished, things become a little more complicated. If ‘New’ is the perfect state a device can be in, everything that then follows is in degrees of degradation from that point.

There are a host of players selling refurbished phones both domestically and internationally. These can range widely in quality and service, though some may offer attractive price-tags they may come with significant caveats in tow.

A good example of this can be found in Gumtree/Craigslist or equivalent. Many devices in varying states of repair can be found, but care needs to be taken to ensure you have a positive transaction.

If this is your preferred route, make sure that the device you have picked is listed with photos of it in hand and powered on. Placeholder listings with stock imagery should be avoided like the plague. 

The seller should list the general state of repair, listing any cosmetic or further damage to the device, and they should be responsive to any questions you might have. If they want to make an exchange in person, never go alone, and if they want cash then run for the hills as the device in question may be a little ‘too hot to handle’.

Away from the Wild West that is the Gumtree/Craiglist field, things improve considerably.

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Most professional refurbishers will list devices with a condition grade, which will range from the equivalent of A+ (Mint/Excellent) to C (Average). They will post images of the device in use and powered on, will be responsive to questions asked and will often offer a limited guarantee on devices purchased, usually for six months.

While it may seem that all condition grading schemes are the same, it is always worth looking at the grading offered by your seller of choice, different options have differing standards.

As might be expected given the smartphone boom, there are host of options to choose from when it comes to professional refurbishers. Many smartphone manufacturers, from Apple and Samsung to others, offer official refurb stores. Following this, many carriers will offer refurbished devices for sale, as will retailers such as department stores and electronics chains. 

With so much choice on offer, it can be a little easy to get lost however. Luckily there are more generalist options available which guarantee a similar level of quality while offering more powerful search options.

Choosing an online marketplace 

The first such option is the venerable eBay, though it has diminished in standing from years past, it still offers a host of interesting opportunities. Here you can search by device for options which might interest you. Many retailers have online outlets which are managed through eBay, we would recommend that you should give these priority over others due to the increased ease of return if necessary. 

With eBay, the usual provisos apply. If you are using the approved storefront of a known retailer, you can relax slightly. Should you choose to go down an alternate route, ensure that the device you hope to purchase is pictured with it in the ‘on’ state in in use at least once.

Other options than eBay exist of course, an interesting alternative in Europe and the USA is Back Market. Acting as a marketplace exclusively for refurbished phones, this has gained significant traction in Europe since its inception and is now expanding to the UK as well as the USA.

User reviews are placed front and centre, condition reports are detailed clearly and each sale comes with a relatively robust returns policy. If you are looking to replace your handset and want a minimum of fuss in doing so, Back Door may be worth a shout. It is worth mentioning that the service positions itself as Amazon does, that is as a ‘service’ rather than a vendor. 

If the seller becomes difficult for whatever reason, it isn’t explicitly detailed where the ‘service’ will step in to mediate the exchange. It isn’t to be expected that this will come about, but is worth bearing in mind regardless.

This applies too to Swappa, which has significant reach within the USA.  Though the service provides an easy way to find a refurbished handset, there are some guarantees which aren’t quite as clear as they should be.

None of this is to say that buying a refurbished phone is difficult, for this is far from the truth. There have never been so many second-hand units in need of a good home, which will provide excellent value for their owners, and for the environment too.

In buying a refurbished handset, doing your homework will always pay dividends.

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Paris-Roubaix live stream 2021: how to watch UCI WorldTour cycling race from anywhere

Ready, sett, go! Not-so-fondly nicknamed L'enfer du Nord (The Hell of the North), Paris-Roubaix is the cobbliest, most-storied and, in the minds and behinds of many, the most brutal of the Classics. It's back after a one-year hiatus and we're here to explain how to get a 2021 Paris-Roubaix live stream today and watch UCI WorldTour cycling online wherever you are.

Paris-Roubaix live stream

Men's race: Sunday, October 3 at 11am CEST / 10am BST / 8pm AEDT / 5am ET

FREE live streams: SBS On Demand (AU) | France 3 (France) | Sporza (Belgium) | RTVE (Spain) | Rai (Italy)

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Paris-Roubaix tends to be a mucky affair at the best of times, but with steady rain expected before and during the event, this one could get seriously messy.

Defending champion Philippe Gilbert is one of five former winners in contention, alongside Peter Sagan, John Degenkolb, Greg Van Avermaet and Niki Terpstra, but the greatest weight of expectation lies on the shoulders of Wout van Aert, who missed out on the rainbow jersey at the Road World Championships.

It's the toughest one-day race on the calendar and one of the final events of the season, so read on for everything you need to know to watch a Paris-Roubaix live stream from anywhere in the world.

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How to watch a FREE Paris-Roubaix live stream online

There are plenty of ways to watch a FREE Paris-Roubaix live stream, with SBS On Demand showing all of the action in Australia.

If you fancy your cycling coverage with some European flavour, free UCI Road World Championships coverage is also available via France 3 in France, Sporza in Belgium, Rai in Italy and RTVE in Spain.  

And if you're from any of the countries listed above but you're abroad right now, don't worry about missing out on that free coverage - all you need to do is download a VPN to re-connect to your home streaming coverage...

How to watch Paris-Roubaix 2021 from outside your country

If you're desperate to watch the Paris-Roubaix but you're away from home and the coverage is geo-blocked, then you could always use a VPN to access it (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised how simple it is to do.

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2021 Paris-Roubaix live stream: how to watch online in the UK

Cycling fans based in the UK are spoilt for choice, with Paris-Roubaix set to be shown live by Eurosport, GCN+, and Discovery+.

A subscription to Eurosport costs £6.99 per month or £39.99 for a whole year; the GCN+ streaming service also costs £6.99 per month or £39.99 per year; and the Discovery+ Entertainment and Sport package costs £6.99 per month or £59.99 per year.

Coverage of the men's race starts at 10am on Sunday.

If you’re out of the UK but still want to tune in, make sure you install a VPN so you can continue accessing UK streaming services from anywhere.

How to watch Paris-Roubaix 2021: live stream cycling FREE in Australia

Both the women's and men's races are being shown on SBS Viceland, which means that viewers can live stream the Paris-Roubais action on the free-to-use SBS On Demand.

Coverage of the men's race starts at 9pm AEDT on Sunday evening.

As well as apps for Android and iOS, you can access SBS On Demand on Android TV, Amazon Fire TV stick, Apple TV and most smart TVs.

Alternatively, you can tune into the race with a GCN+ subscription, which costs $12.99 per month or $64.99 annually.

Outside Australia? Don't worry if you're out of the country and want to catch that SBS live stream - just grab a VPN and you can watch the race as if you were back at home on your laptop, mobile or other TV streaming device. 

How to live stream Paris-Roubaix 2021 online in the US

Peacock TV recently replaced NBC Sports Gold as NBC's cycling streaming option, and it's showing both the women's race and the men's race in the US. The men's race starts at 5am ET / 2am PT on Sunday morning.

Peacock costs just $4.99 a month - or $10 per month for the commercial-free service.

The women's race is also being shown on the GCN+ streaming service, which costs $8.99 per month or $49.99 annually.

If you find yourself unable to access your normal coverage because you're out of the country, remember that you can use a VPN to tune in just like you would at home. 

How to watch 2021 Paris-Roubaix: live stream cycling in Canada

FloBikes is the place to catch live Paris-Roubaix coverage in Canada.

A monthly subscription will cost you $30 while a yearly account will set you back $150 ($12.50 per month), which will give you access to coverage of major cycling events throughout the year.

Coverage of the men's event begins at the eye-watering time of 5am ET / 2am PT, but continues well into the afternoon. 

Crazy Deals Calling - Top phones shopfront this Big Billion Days- 3rd Oct - 10th Oct 2021

Flipkart's Big Billion Days Sale is here, which means now is an excellent opportunity to get the best deals on all types of smartphones! As one of the e-commerce behemoths, Flipkart promises its biggest sale of the year!  Flipkart's annual Big Billion Days sale is expected to begin on 3rd October and will last till 10th October 2021. 

Now is the best time to go and get one for yourself! We bet you'll be thrilled with this enormous and wide range of smartphones you need, from budget-friendly smartphones to top-notch technology and outstanding features.

Best deals on iPhones 

The deal seems like icing on the cake because you've got outstanding iPhone deals as well! Flipkart is offering unbeatable offers on the iPhone 12 series (iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, and iPhone SE). These are  highly recommended phones because getting the iPhone 12 or 12 mini at such low prices means having future-proof technology in your pocket without having to spend a lot.

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This phone is surely a great deal that you wouldn’t want to miss out on the iPhone series! iPhone 12 mini comes with a portrait camera and is a big upgrade over iPhone 11 with an OLED Screen, 5G Support, and A14 Bionic Chip. The Big Billion Sale is the best spot to grab this amazing phone from Flipkart. iPhone 12 mini will be available to you at a cost of around ₹ 40,000.

iPhone SE

iPhone SE is one of the most budget phones in the market which is available at an unbelievable cost of ₹ 25,999. It comes with a single 12MP camera and looks like the best deal for the sale.

The best deals: Flipkart is offering smartphones from all brands across all price segments.

Smartphones under ₹7000

Big Billion Days is undoubtedly a bonanza time for anyone who is tech-savvy and looking for a budget-friendly phone with a superb processor, camera, battery life, and, of course, a low price point. Here's a look at Flipkart's fantastic selection and deals on budget smartphones, where you can get the finest specs: 6000 mAh battery, 6.82" HD+ monitor, and many more.

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If you’re looking for an entry-level smartphone, then this phone is an excellent choice. With features like a 5000 mAH battery and 6.52” HD+ Display, this is perfect for study from home usage. This smartphone is available from ₹6,399. 

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One of the excellent gaming phones under ₹ 7,000 is the realme narzo 50i! With an Octacore processor and a 6.52" HD+ display, you'll get the finest gaming experience possible! This smartphone is available from ₹6,999. 

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Look for the most intriguing new launches on Flipkart from realme, narzo, Infinix, and POCO that are the best budget phones. Here you’ve got the best selling smartphones from Infinix, realme, Narzo, POCO, Samsung, Redmi, Motorola, and OPPO that are going to woo you in just one glance. These smartphones have flagship-level features such as a 48-megapixel camera, 6GB of RAM, a 90Hz fast refresh rate screen, a 6000mAh battery, and more.

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Realme C25Y is the phone for you if you want to get a great photography experience. From a good battery life with a 5000 mAH Battery to a 50 MP Triple Camera, this phone has got the best features that make it a perfect smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy F12 (4GB | 64GB)

Samsung is offering one of the best budget phones in this price segment that has a 6000 mAh battery, 48 Quad Camera, and Exynos 850 processor to give a great phone experience.

Infinix Hot 10 Play (4GB | 64GB)

Infinix Hot 10 Play gives you one the largest displays at this price point that makes it a best-selling phone from Infinix. With a 6.82" HD+ Display and a 6000 mAH Battery this phone can check off all your requirements in a smartphone.

POCO C31 (3GB | 32GB)

POCO's latest smartphone, the POCO C3, features a 5000mAh battery, MediaTek G35 processor, and a triple camera. But it is the phone's Fingerprint Sensor, which is the first in this category, that makes it one of the finest budget buys!  You can grab this phone for just ₹ 7,999!

OPPO A12 (4GB | 64GB)

This is the best budget phone from the OPPO series that comes with a 6.22" HD+ Screen and 13MP Dual Camera and other key specs. The Big Billion Days Sale is the best time to buy this smartphone at a very reasonable price point.

OPPO A33 (3GB | 32GB)

You can get this phone with a 13MP Triple Camera under the price point of  ₹ 10,000. What makes this phone an outstanding option for you is the 5000 mAh Battery and a 6.5" HD+ Screen for a long lasting battery life and great picture quality experience. 

Infinix Hot 10S (4GB | 64GB)

Infinix Hot 10S is the best selling smartphone from Infinix series. Powered by a 6000 mAH battery, and Helio G85 with 6GB RAM this becomes a great usability phone for you to pick from Flipkart. This is definitely a good phone with a 48 MP Triple Camera for all the photography enthusiasts.

Smartphones ₹10,000- ₹15,000 

Flipkart has exclusively brought all the top brands such as realme, POCO,realme narzo, Motorola, Samsung, and Infinix for you with the brilliant offers this Big Billion Days. While Flipkart brings one of the bestsellers POCO at an amazing deal it also makes the realme narzo 30 with Helio G95 Processor the best gaming phone in your budget. Flipkart also coming up with the new G96 processor for the first time in India along with affordable AMOLED, feasible 120Hz screen, and pocket-friendly 5G phones.

realme 8i (4GB | 64GB)

Realme 8i is the latest smartphone and going to be available in this Big Billion Days Sale. It comes with a 120 Hz with a 6.49" FHD+ screen and a 50 Triple camera. 

realme narzo 30 (4GB | 64GB)

Here is one of the best gaming phones for you on a budget this Flipkart sale season that is powered by an Helio G95 Processor. It comes with a 48 Triple camera in a price range of …. 

POCO M2 Pro (4GB | 64GB)

POCO M2 Pro is one of the bestsellers from POCO and you can get this phone at some amazing deals from Flipkart BBD. It has an inbuilt 6GB RAM and  Snapdragon 720G. The 48MP Quad camera is one of the best features to look for in this phone. 

realme 8 (6GB | 128GB)

Now comes the fantastic deal where you are getting a rare combination of a 6.4" sAMOLED Display amazing display and a 64MP AI Quad Camera. Realme 8 comes with Helio G95 and is priced at ….

OPPO A53s (6GB | 128GB)

OPPO A53s is a great deal on a 5G ready phone from OPPO and one of th4e best budget 5G phones. You get this phone with key features: 5000 mAH Battery and Dimensity 700 and the cost of this phone during this Big Billion Days Sale is ……

Samsung Galaxy F22 (4GB | 64GB)

With Samsung Galaxy F22, Flipkart brings one of the best deals from Samsung in this festive season.

You can find it as one of the most affordable AMOLED Display phones with a robust 6000 mAH Battery.

POCO M3 Pro (4GB | 64GB)

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moto G40 Fusion (4GB | 64GB)

This is one of the best mid-range smartphones from Motorola available with a 6000 mAh Battery and 120 Hz refresh rate. Moto G40 gives you a great performance with Snapdragon 732 at an amazing price. 

Smartphones ₹15000- ₹20,000 

What are you waiting for? The exciting new launches at Flipkart for smartphones with crazy specs. 108 MP camera, Snapdragon 860, 7000 mAh Battery, 120Hz Display, etc, are just ready to be wishlist! Flipkart is offering a wide selection from all top brands realme, POCO, Samsung, Motorola, OPPO, etc.  The latest 5G launch from Samsung is a splendid deal to grab for while OPPO F17 Pro is one of the incredible sensations of the year in terms of design and specs available at Flipkart at a breathtaking deal!

realme 8s 5G (6GB | 128GB)

This latest 5G smartphone from realme is the first and only phone launched in India with Dimensity 810. The amazing 64MP camera along with other good features makes it a must-buy smartphone.

POCO X3 Pro (6GB | 128GB)

Look no further if you’re a gaming enthusiast because POCO X3 Pro is one the fastest and best budget gaming smartphone you’re getting at this price segment. In an unbelievable price range, the phone comes with Snapdragon 8 series chipset. This phone is priced at ...

moto G60 (6GB | 128GB)

The phone is the most affordable deal with a 108 MP Camera and a 6000 mAh Battery. Moto G60 is the latest launch in the popular Motorola G Series. You can get this phone at a price of ….

Samsung Galaxy F62 (6GB | 128GB)

Good battery life is what everyone looks for in a smartphone and Samsung Galaxy F62 with a 7000 mAH Battery is the best phone you could ask for. This phone has a Flagship Exynos 9820 processor making this phone the best deal this Big Billion Days Sale.

Samsung Galaxy F42 5G

This is Samsung's most recent 5G phone, with a 64-megapixel triple camera, a Dimensity 700 processor, a 6.6-inch FDH display with a 90Hz refresh rate, and much more! It's on sale for ₹ 17,999 for a limited time.

motorola Edge 20 Fusion (6GB | 128GB)

In a world of 5G phones, motorola Edge 20 Fusion comes with 13 band support and a 108 MP Camera at an amazing price. The 90Hz OLED screen is a great attraction in the key specs of the phone. 

OPPO F17 Pro (8GB | 128GB)

Get this bestseller smartphone from the OPPO series from Flipkart. This phone is powered by 30W fast charging and a powerful battery.  With a 48MP Quad Camera and 6.43" sAMOLED Display 

you cannot get a better deal. 

realme GT Master Edition (6GB | 128GB)

The phone is the biggest sensation of the year when it comes to a great design and display. With a 120 Hz AMOLED Display and Snapdragon 778 (5G) the phone makes a notable appearance in the Big Billion Days.

Smartphones ₹20000- ₹30,000 

Your search for awesome features in a phone such as Vlogger mode, Dual Capture, Face beauty video, Low light AI selfie, and Portrait Camera with Bokeh Flare Effect, and much more ends at Flipkart Big Billion Days great deals! Because Flipkart is offering the latest launches and some amazing offers on android phones like Pixel 4A to Flagship OPPO Reno 6, motorola edge 20, and more! We are sure you would like to know more about this segment!

Oppo Reno6 5G  (8GB | 128GB)

Oppo Reno6 5G is the latest launch in the OPPO Flagship Reno series. It comes with features like Dimensity 900, 64MP Triple Camera, and has a  Portrait Camera with Bokeh Flare Effect. 

Pixel 4A (128GB)

If you’re looking for an awesome camera phone, then Pixel 4A is what you need. With features like OLED Screen and Snapdragon 730G, this is one of the best phones in this price range. 

Vivo V21 5G (8GB | 128GB

This is one of the slimmest phones of 2021 in India! It has multiple inbuilt features like 44MP Front Camera and Dimensity 800U. 

motorola edge 20 (8GB | 128GB)

This phone comes with a 108 triple camera with OIS and a 50x zoom and the Snapdragon 870 which allows you to have a great phone experience. With a price of ₹29,999, this phone makes a smart choice to buy during the sale.

Smartphones over ₹30,000 

Here, Flipkart brings the premium range for the ones who have been eyeing iPhones for quite a while! The segment includes iPhones along with motorola edge, Vivo, OPPO, realme with some great features. This is a special callout for all the android fans, as Flipkart has got some great options for you to pick from.

OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G  (12GB | 256GB)

The phone is here for you with features like Dimensity 1200 and 64 MP Quad camera with Bokeh Effect, it's a fantastic smartphone for taking the best shots. The phone has a fantastic curved shape and a Majestic Gold Special Edition of the OPPO Reno6 Pro, which has been tremendously successful. This phone will be available at the price of which costs only ₹ 39,990.

Vivo X70 Pro (8GB | 128GB)

This excellent smartphone, the Newest Vivo Flagship with 6/128GB, is only available on Flipkart. It features ZEISS optics with a 60x zoom and key features like Dimensity 1200 and a 50MP Ultra-Sensing Gimbal Camera, making it one of the best camera phones! 

Motorola edge 20 Pro  (8GB | 128GB)

This one is a dream come true for all camera users. It has 108 Triple Camera with OIS and 50x zoom. And also gives out great performance with Snapdragon 870. 

realme GT 5G (8GB | 128GB)

This one is a flagship phone from realme. It is inbuilt with smart features like Snapdragon 888 5G and 65W SuperDart Charge. 

Head to the link to have a sneak peek into the Big Billion Days deals. 

How to watch SNL and stream Saturday Night Live online where you are

An amalgamation of comedy sketches covering topical cultural and political events, throw in special celebrity guests and musical performances, this season's line up includes Kim Kardashian and Rami Malek. Saturday Night Live has ran for over four decades with its 47th season broadcasting from October 2. Here's how to watch SNL online where you are.

Watch SNL season 47 online

Premieres on: Saturday, October 2 at 11.30pm ET / 8.30pm PT

New episodes: Airs weekly every Saturday Night!

Watch in the US: NBC via 7-day FREE FuboTV trial | Sling TV

International streams: Global TV (CA) | Sky (UK) | Binge (Aus)

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After last season's highlights including the likes of Elon Musk hosting the show with musical guest Miley Cyrus, some might question whether the SNL gang can ever top its previous episodes. However, with a solid line-up of talent promised for Saturday Night Live's 47th season, more hilarious, iconic moments are sure to be in the works. 

Alongside SNL's usual ensemble, including Pete Davidson, Melissa Villasenor, Aidy Bryant and Michael Che, Owen Wilson will take up the post for this season's first host, with Kacey Musgrave appearing for the second time as SNL's musical guest. 

Kim Kardashian West promises an unmissable episode in SNL's second run the following week, while award-winning actor Rami Malek (Mr Robot, Bohemian Rhapsody) and Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso) will also be dusting off their hosting skills in the coming month.

Don't miss a moment of season 47 of Saturday Night Live. Keep reading to find out how to watch SNL online around the world.

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Saturday Night Live season 47 line-up

• October 2 - Owen Wilson and Kacey Musgraves
• October 9 - Kim Kardashian West and Halsey
• October 16 - Rami Malek and Young Thug
• October 23 - Jason Sudeikis and Brandi Carlile

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How to watch SNL online: stream Saturday Night Live in the US

Brand new episodes of Saturday Night Life begin on Saturday, October 2 at 11.30pm ET / 8.30pm PT on NBC. 

For those with cable, simply tune into NBC to watch. For those without, however, there are plenty of options to watch SNL as it airs.

For those cutting the cord, the most cable-like package you can get is FuboTV, which includes NBC in its Starter package, costing $64.99 a month. Better still, new customers can give it and its 110+ channels a test drive with a 7-day free trial.

Alternatively, if you're after something more affordable, Sling TV is a great shout. NBC is available in select markets with both the Sling Blue and Sling Orange package. New customers can get the first month for just $10, thereafter paying $35 a month for 32+ channels.

Of course, there is also NBC's on-demand streaming service, Peacock TV, where you can get access to much of NBC's titles - including live streams - from $4.99 a month.

How to watch Saturday Night Live online from outside your country

If you're abroad when new Saturday Night Live episodes air or you're trying to catch up, regional restrictions may prevent you from streaming SNL online.

Luckily, a VPN provides a simple solution. This piece of software alters your IP address to that of another country, which means you can gain access to your preferred IPTV service and watch episodes of the latest buzz-worthy shows from anywhere.

Use a VPN to watch Saturday Night Live season 47 from abroad

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How to watch Saturday Night Live online in the UK

Those in the UK are well served if they are a Sky customer, with season 47 of Saturday Night Live airing from Sunday, October 3 at 9pm BST on Sky Comedy. That's less than a day after it airs in the US.

Sky also lets you catch up on a selection of recent Saturday Night Live episodes, so don't worry if you miss the UK TV premiere for season 47.

It's fair to say Sky can be expensive, so be sure to check out our dedicated Sky TV deals and packages guide to make sure you're getting today's best prices and offers.

If you're not already a Sky subscriber, Now is your best bet for watching SNL on the cheap and without a contract, with its Entertainment Pass being the one you want.

If you’re temporarily out of the UK right now, you can continue to stream your favourite shows through your preferred VOD service by downloading a top-notch VPN and following the steps above.

How to watch SNL online and stream in Canada

Saturday Night Live season 47 will air in Canada at the same time that it does in the US - that's 11.30pm ET / 8.30pm PT from Saturday, October 2.

You can tune in via Canadian terrestrial TV network Global TV, which also offers a slick online streaming platform. You have to verify your details to sign up, but provided you can do that, you can watch all-new SNL episodes absolutely free. 

Can't watch Global TV as usual due to pesky geo-blocking restriction? Watch just like you would at home by using a VPN to magically reappear in Canada and gain access to all the content you would at home.

How to watch Saturday Night Live online in Australia

Aussies looking to stream the latest run of SNL sketches won't have to wait long. Premiering on Binge on October 4, catch Owen Wilson take on the role of host, while its musical guest will be Kacey Musgraves. 

Binge plans start from just $10 a month and new customers can benefit from a 14-day free trial. That's two episodes of Saturday Night Live without dropping a single cent.

Not in Australia right now? Remember you can take all the TV treasures of Foxtel with you wherever you go - all you need to do is download a quality VPN to connect to your favourite services from back home.

NRL grand final 2021: how to watch Panthers vs Rabbitohs live online

It’s time for the NRL grand final, with the Penrith Panthers going head-to-head with the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Brisbane this Sunday, October 3.

NRL grand final 2021

• Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: Sunday, October 3 at 7:30pm AEDT

• How to watch in Australia: Free-to-air on Channel 9 or live streamed on 9Now

• How to watch from overseas: Watch NRL 

The Panthers have fought their way back into the same spot they found themselves in last year – right on the cusp of a premiership win after a near-perfect season

But after their devastating grand final loss to the Melbourne Storm in 2020, they’ll be looking to turn their fortunes around.

The question is whether Penrith has learned enough from last year’s defeat to seize on tonight’s opportunity, or if the pressure to perform on the big stage will get in the way of victory.

Meanwhile, South Sydney will be without its star fullback, Latrell Mitchell, after he was suspended for a high tackle back in round 27. But the Rabbitohs have coach Wayne Bennett on-side, a man with seven premiership wins to his name.

Tonight will also be the last time that Rabbitohs captain, Adam Reynolds, will hit the field for the club, and the team will no doubt want to send him off with a premiership win. The issue here is that Reynolds has a groin injury which could be a concern for his kicking game.

Penrith’s injury list is much more daunting. Tevita Pangai Junior has been ruled out of the grand final, while Brian To’o, James Fisher-Harris, Moses Leota, Dylan Edwards and Nathan Cleary are all nursing injuries – it’ll be a lot to overcome for the Panthers.

The NRL grand final will be broadcast live on free-to-air on Channel 9 and live streamed on 9Now if you’re in Australia. If you’re overseas, there are options for you too. Here’s how you can watch it all unfold to see who takes home the premiership.

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How to live stream NRL grand final 2021 in Australia

The only place to catch this year’s grand final live is on Channel 9. 

As the Nine Network has broadcast rights to the NRL grand final, you’ll also be able to stream the game live or on demand on Channel 9’s catch-up app, 9Now. This platform is available on a web browser, and has apps for both Android and iOS.

The grand final decider won’t be available on Fox Footy or Kayo until after the match is finished, where it’ll be aired as a replay.

How to live stream NRL grand final 2021 from anywhere

If you’re a footy fan who happens to be living outside of Australia, New Zealand or the Pacific Islands, don’t worry. You can watch every moment no matter where you are on the Watch NRL streaming service.

For the grand final, Watch NRL has a new streaming option called the Grand Final Pass, which temporarily replaces the monthly plan. It gives customers the ability to watch the grand final live for US$29 / £22 / €25 / AU$40.

Watch NRL Grand Final Pass | US$29 / £22 / €25 / AU$40

The contents of this streaming service are only available to view outside of Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, but a subscription can be purchased from anywhere in the world. It allows you to pause and rewind live matches, and download games for offline viewing. While you can watch the livestream on desktop via the website, the Watch NRL app is also available for iOS, Android and Apple TV.

If you’re outside Australia and want to tune into the grand final, you’ll find that online access is geo-blocked. In order to get around that – and assuming it complies with the Ts & Cs of the broadcaster in question – you can download and use a VPN.

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How to use a VPN:

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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 live stream: so if you’re an Aussie abroad, just head to Kayo and stream like you were back at home

Buccaneers vs Patriots live stream: how to watch NFL Sunday Night Football from anywhere

It's the game we've all been waiting for. Tom Brady returns to the stage upon which he made his name, to face the coach he built a dynasty with. It's the first reunion of the NFL's greatest ever quarterback and its greatest ever coach, two titans whose forever be twinned in glory and ignominy, so read on as we explain how to get a Buccaneers vs Patriots live stream and watch NFL Sunday Night Football online from anywhere.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New England Patriots live stream

Date: Sunday, October 3

Time: 8.20pm ET / 5.20pm PT / 1.20am BST / 11.20am AEDT

Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

TV channel and live stream: NBC (via Sling TV discount or free fuboTV trial) | Sky Sports (UK)

Free live stream: DAZN FREE trial (CA) | Kayo Sports FREE trial (AU)

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Many believed Bill Belichick would be the one to thrive after the breakup, but they couldn't have been more wrong, Brady leading his new team to their first league championship since 2002 at his first attempt.

But he returns to Foxborough not with his tail between his legs, but certainly stung by the Bucs' tepid 34-24 defeat by the Rams last weekend. 

Belichick knows Brady better than anyone else in this sport, but knowing how to slow him down and actually executing the plan are two very different things. There have been few reasons to suggest that this iteration of the Pats are capable of stopping the GOAT.

The promising but inexperienced Mac Jones is in the awkward position of being Belichick's new squeeze, and up against Tampa Bay's ferocious defense, it's difficult not to fear for the rookie. 

Follow our guide for how to watch the Buccaneers vs Patriots online and get an NFL live stream wherever you are in the world right now. 

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How to watch Buccaneers vs Patriots from outside your country

If you've mismatched a holiday or you're away on business and you want to watch your country's coverage from abroad, then you'll need to use a VPN. This will help you dial in to a location back in your home country to avoid geo-blocks and regain access to the content and services you already pay for back home.

A VPN is generally perfect for this as it allows you to change your IP address so you appear to be in a completely different location when the big game is on. 

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Buccaneers vs Patriots live stream: how to watch NFL Sunday Night Football in the US

The Buccaneers vs Patriots game is being shown by NBC tonight, which is the home of Sunday Night Football this season.

Kick-off is scheduled for 8.20pm ET / 5.20pm PT, and if you have the channel as part of your cable package, you can also live stream the game directly through the NBC website.

How to watch Buccaneers vs Patriots FREE without cable

The obvious first port of call for cord cutters wanting to watch NBC's NFL output is a Peacock TV subscription. Plans start from $4.99 a month and can be cancelled any time,

For a fuller OTT solution, great-value Sling TV is a great option for NFL fans. Its Blue package offers local NBC/NBCSN and Fox channels in most major markets, as well as NFL Network, thereby covering off a large number of NFL games including both primetime and local broadcasts, for just $35 a month. But right now you can get a whole month of Sling Blue for $10.

An extra $15 a month for the combined Sling Blue + Orange bundle adds access to ESPN 1, 2 and 3 to your NFL viewing arsenal - as well as getting you a handful of other top premium channels like TNT, AMC, TBS, BBC America and more.

The costlier but even more thorough alternative is to get a FuboTV plan. Its standard plan costs $64.99 per month and includes Fox, CBS, NBC, ESPN and the NFL Network - all the channels you need to tune into every nationally televised NFL game in the 2021/22 regular season. 

You also get the benefit of the fact that FuboTV has a FREE trial.

How to watch Buccaneers vs Patriots: live stream NFL FREE in Canada

Tonight's Buccaneers vs Patriots game kicks off at 8.20pm ET / 5.20pm PT, and it's being televised by TSN and CTV, both of which also offer streaming access either on a standalone basis or at no extra cost for subscribers.

However, Canadian NFL fans are some of the the luckiest in the world, as streaming service DAZN is showing the Buccaneers vs Patriots along with every single game of the 2021/22 season, right the way through to the Super Bowl.

And it's an absolute bargain - DAZN costs just CAD$20 a month or $150 a year. 

Plus, the FREE 30-day DAZN trial lets you try before you buy - essentially mean you can live stream Buccaneers vs Patriots free of charge.

Not only do you get every single NFL game, including NFL Game Pass and RedZone access, but DAZN's also the exclusive Canadian streaming home of Premier League and Champions League soccer!

It also comes with support for iOS, Android, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Roku, Xbox One, PS4, and laptop/PC streaming (including Mac devices). 

Buccaneers vs Patriots live stream: how to watch NFL online in the UK

The Buccaneers vs Patriots game is being aired in the UK on Sky Sports, with kick-off set for 1.20am BST on Sunday night/Monday morning.

The network shows at least five games a week on its dedicated Sky Sports NFL channel, and offers access to the live RedZone highlights show each Sunday.

If you don't have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, Now TV will let you stream everything it has to offer without locking you into a lengthy contract.

A great option for die-hard fans is the NFL Game Pass, which is showing every game of the season live. A subscription costs £14.99 a week or a much better-value £147.99 for the season, after a 7-day FREE trial.

Not in the UK but still want to catch the action? Use a VPN to live stream NFL as if you were at home. This also lets you get around any blackout restrictions that sometimes apply to games.

How to watch Buccaneers vs Patriots FREE: live stream NFL in Australia

The Buccaneers vs Patriots game kicks off at 11.20am AEDT on Monday morning.

ESPN, available through Foxtel, is showing the game, and you can also stream it on your laptop or mobile using the Foxtel Go app. 

Streaming service Kayo Sports is showing the Buccaneers vs Patriots game too, and is the ideal option for those who don't want the commitment of a lengthy (and pricey) contract.

Kayo lets you stream on two devices with it $25 per month Basic plan, and on three devices with its $35 Premium plan, and both come with a FREE 14-day trial.

It's also worth bearing in mind that 7Mate shows three games a week for FREE, but not this particular one.

And if those aren't enough to satisfy your NFL cravings, we highly recommend you sign up for the NFL Game Pass, as it's showing every game of the season live. A subscription costs $28.99 a week or $274.99 for the season, after a 7-day FREE trial.

Not in Australia right now? Use a VPN if you're away from home, in order to tap into your domestic coverage.

A serial entrepreneur on what makes and breaks a new business

Shirish Nadkarni is one of few serial entrepreneurs who can say he has exited successfully from every startup he has ever launched.

His first company, TeamOn Systems, was an early pioneer of the SaaS model, providing customers with business-grade email and calendaring in the cloud. Although not everyone understood the value of the idea in 1999, and the company later had to pivot to a slightly different product, it went on to be acquired by BlackBerry a few years later.

In 2007, Nadkarni founded Livemocha, the first language learning company to adopt a conversational approach to teaching. Although it was never profitable, Livemocha quickly accrued millions of users and was eventually snapped up by Rosetta Stone.

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Finally, there was Zoomingo, a mobile app that helped shoppers identify stores running sales in their local area. At one point, the app managed to climb into the top ten in the Apple App Store (and top 25 on Android), and it too was acquired.

However, Nadkarni suggests his shining report card doesn't necessarily paint a full picture; he made many fundamental mistakes along the way. And while an exit is the goal of almost all entrepreneurs, Nadkarni never enjoyed the luxury of selling on his own terms, precisely when he wanted to.

An education at Microsoft

Nadkarni came to the US in the early 1980s to study computer science, which wasn’t taught widely back home in India. “I was fascinated by computers; what you could do with them, what you could build,” he explained.

After graduating from the University of Michigan, he undertook an MBA at Harvard Business School, with an eye on entrepreneurship. He hoped to learn how to blend technical skill with business know-how, a formula that was being applied to great effect in Silicon Valley.

However, Nadkarni suggests his education only truly began after he landed a job at Microsoft. It was here he gained practical experience and an appreciation for the qualities that separate a brilliant idea from a mediocre one.

“I learned a lot at Microsoft,” he said. “I learned how to build, launch and market great products, and I understood the business models. So I had a really good grounding that I could use to become successful in the startup environment.”

It’s hard to imagine, but Microsoft was itself a startup when Nardkarni first joined, with only roughly 1,000 employees. At the time, the company was looking to branch out into new product areas, beyond hardware, office software and its Windows OS.

Initially, Nadkarni was brought in to help launch the company’s first email product, Microsoft Mail, but he ended up working on a wide range of major projects during his twelve-year tenure.

In 1997, Nadkarni took charge of Microsoft’s first foray into the search market. After some discussion, the company took the decision to partner with a third-party, Inktomi, instead of building its own search engine in-house. Nadkarni says he attempted to convince Bill Gates to invest more resources into search, but Gates “wasn’t ready at that point”. It’s fun to imagine what might have been, had his decision been different.

(Image credit: Microsoft)

Around the same time, he architected the launch of MSN.com. Microsoft was late to the party and looking to close the gap on the likes of Yahoo! and Excite, but Nadkarni had a trick up his sleeve: the $500 million Hotmail acquisition, Microsoft’s largest purchase at the time.

The rationale was that Hotmail, the first service to allow users to access their inbox via web browser, would give people a reason to return to MSN time and again. “We wanted to create a sticky solution that would keep users coming back. And email is a very sticky application; people check their email multiple times a day,” he explained.

Eventually, MSN grew to become one of the world’s largest web portals, and so it remains today. But it wasn’t just the strategic value of Hotmail that got Nadkarni excited - he had fallen in love with the product too.

“I thought Hotmail was a brilliant idea; providing web-based email for consumers. So I thought, why not offer enterprise-grade email in the cloud?”

At the height of the dotcom boom, Nadkarni waved a fond farewell to Microsoft to start a business of his own: TeamOn Systems.

Misconceptions and mistakes

Although Nadkarni has now retired from entrepreneurship, he is kept busy by a new pursuit: writing. His first book, called From Startup to Exit, aims to provide a complete resource for first-time founders.

Many startup manuals focus on one specific aspect, Nadkarni says, but very few unpack each step of the entrepreneurial journey. One of the first barriers, of course, is deciding to start a business in the first place.

“There are many misconceptions about what makes an entrepreneur; you don’t need to have started a business by the age of 15, or be a visionary leader like Bill Gates or Elon Musk,” Nadkarni said.

He concedes that leadership skills are important, but says there are other equally indispensable attributes: a knack for product, sales ability and doggedness in the face of adversity.

“In some respects, entrepreneurs are all cut from the same cloth, because they share a common pool of traits. But you can be quiet and successful, so long as you compensate in these other areas.”

Asked about the most common mistakes new founders make, Nadkarni told us that many people approach business from the wrong direction, by creating a product before they have a problem to solve with it.

Bill Gates, under whom Nadkarni worked at Microsoft (Image credit: Shutterstock / Paolo Bona)

“Often, technologists will build a solution and find out whether there are customers only later. But the most exciting businesses today - the likes of UiPath, Apptio etc. - are all built around specific problems identified by their founders,” he explained.

This is a mistake Nadkarni admits to making himself. He says he was convinced a cloud-based email system would prove immensely popular with businesses, but he failed to do the necessary market research. “I was the typical arrogant technologist.”

This backwards approach to product design also has a tendency to create further problems down the line, especially when it comes to fundraising. It’s all well and good to present venture capital firms with an attractive piece of technology and to spin a compelling story, but without evidence of traction they are unlikely to invest.

Nadkarni thinks that many startups attempt to raise capital too soon. Launching a new business has a lot to do with timing, he says, and the same can be said for knowing when to leave one behind.

To sell, or not to sell

When Nadkarni speaks about the sale of TeamOn Systems and Livemocha, two landmark achievements in his entrepreneurial career, it’s with a surprising hint of wistfulness.

Many business veterans have written about the difficulty of knowing when to sell but, in practice, plenty of founders discover the decision is effectively made for them. Such was the case for Nadkarni, who found he was always at the mercy of circumstance.

In the case of TeamOn Systems, the dotcom bubble had burst and the company had to make a choice between accepting an unfavorable offer of funding or selling to BlackBerry.

A few years later, the sale of Livemocha was made necessary by the financial crash. Although the company had built up a large user base, it was not yet turning a profit, which made raising funds in the new climate all but impossible.

Over the last eighteen months, meanwhile, many other founders will have found themselves in equally difficult positions, courtesy of the latest black swan event: the pandemic. And plenty of them will have had no decision but to shutter their businesses entirely.

The silver lining, Nadkarni suggests, is that from the ashes of an event like the pandemic a new wave of innovation almost always rises up. Specifically, he anticipates a surge in the adoption of automation and other AI-powered technologies, a permanent shift away from full-time office work and the continued rise of direct-to-consumer ecommerce models.

Right now, Nadkarni spends the majority of his time helping other people kick start new businesses. Asked whether he might start another business himself one day - perhaps to capitalize on these new trends - he chuckled and shook his head. “But I’m certainly working on another book.”

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