How to watch Tour de France 2020 live stream

Delayed for two months thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, the world's most famous bike race is now ready to finally hit the road. Read on to find out how to watch the Tour de France 2020, no matter where in the world you are.

The rescheduled 2020 Tour de France will begin on Saturday August 29th in Nice and reach its conclusion in Paris on Sunday September 20th with its iconic final stage laps around the Champs-Élysées. Covering a punishing 2,156-miles, the annual 21-stage race is now in its 107th edition with this year's installment marking the first time since the end of World War II that the race has not started in July.

The Covid-19 delayed event will this year feature 12 new sites and stage cities with 176 elite riders from 22 teams expected to contend for the biggest prize in cycling. Famous for high-speed descents, and unforgiving climbs, one familiar recent feature of the race which won't be in evidence is the sight of Britain's cycling empire.

Previous yellow jersey winners Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas have both been omitted from Team Ineos' rooster and will not appear in this year's Tour.

Last year's winner was Egan Bernal who became the first Colombian to ever win the Tour, with the then 22-year-old becoming the youngest rider to reach the top step in the post-war era.

Bernal has been installed by the bookies as one of the favourites to win the yellow jersey in 2020, alongside Jumbo-Visma's Primož Rogli following his superb performance in last year's Vuelta a España and his impressive display at the Tour de l'Ain earlier this month.

Read on to find out how to watch the Tour de France no matter where you are in the world.

Tour de France: When & where

The Tour de France kicked off officially on Saturday, August 29 and runs all the way through September 20. There are a total of 21 stages of the race, with two rest periods build in as well. It kicks off in Nice Moyen Pays and comes to an end in Paris Champs-Élysées.

Watch the Tour de France online from outside your country

We have details of all the US, UK, Australian and Canadian broadcasters of this weekend's cycling further down in this guide. If you're intent on watching the Tour de France, but find yourself away from home then you'll run into problems when trying to stream your domestic coverage online from abroad as it's likely to be geo-blocked.

That's where a VPN (Virtual Private Network) can be a lifesaver. They allow you to virtually change the ISP of your laptop, tablet or mobile to one that's back in your home country, letting you watch as if you were back there.

VPN's are incredibly easy to use and have the added benefit of giving you a further layer of security when surfing the web. There are lots of options, and we recommend ExpressVPN as our #1 pick due to its speed, security and ease of use. It can be used on a vast array of operating systems and devices (e.g. iOS, Android, Smart TVs, Fire TV Stick, Roku, games consoles, etc). Sign up for ExpressVPN now now and enjoy a 49% discount and 3 months FREE with an annual subscription. Or give it a try with its 30-day money back guarantee. Looking for other options? Here are some alternatives that are on sale right now.

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How to watch the Tour de France online in the US

The good news for US cycling fans is that NBC Sports Gold will be broadcasting every stage live, ad-free and on-demand. A subscription to the NBC Gold Cycling Pass costs $54.99 per year. The race is also being shown daily on NBC Sports Network, which is available on most local cable and satellite packages.

How to stream the Tour de France 2020 live in the UK for free

There's awesome news for cycling fans in the UK. Terrestrial free-to-air channel ITV4 will be showing live coverage of the Tour de France, along with daily highlights of each stage. You can watch on a TV, or online using the ITV Hub. It's completely free so long as you hold a TV license.

How to stream the Tour de France 2020 live in Canada

Canadians can watch all the action from France via streaming service FloBikes. 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.

Live stream Tour de France 2020 in Australia

If you're Down Under, you can watch every stage of the Tour live on the SBS and SBS Viceland channels, or catch a free live stream through SBS On Demand.

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Tour de France: How it works

The Tour de France is one of three Grand Tour cycling events, with the other two being Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España. Many people think that it's actually the hardest event, and it's one that spans the course of nearly one month. Teams will compete in 21 different stages and will have two rest days in the event.

There are 22 teams competing this year and each of the teams has eight members on it along with up to four substitues. At the end of each stage there will be a "Stage Winner" which is the first person who crosses the line, and the cyclist who keeps the quickest overall time from the first day of race gets to wear the Yellow Jersey, which is well sought after.

The Shield TV is a vehicle for NVIDIA's services and is worth updating

Ever wonder why NVIDIA keeps spending the money to update a five-year-old Android TV box?

The NVIDIA Shield TV just got its 25th update over the course of five years. Let that sink in — it's like the phone you bought in early 2015 still seeing significant updates and new features. It's also something you never expected to see in the world of Android, let alone with the Android TV platform.

NVIDIA uses its own chip for the Shield, but that's not why updates are important to the company.

You might be wondering why NVIDIA does this. Building, testing, and sending out an update to all devices is not cheap. Yet, NVIDIA does it over and over again for a sub-$200 device. It's because NVIDIA is a gaming hardware company and the Shield TV is a vehicle for NVIDIA's gaming platforms.

We want to think that NVIDIA does it because they care about the customer, and there are surely plenty of people in the company who do care. But at the corporate level where the dollar is the king, everything comes down to the bottom line, and the profit comes from more than just the device's selling price.

NVIDIA has it a little easier than some other companies who make Android devices because it uses in-house hardware for the processor and graphics. That means it has control over how the firmware that is embedded in those parts is developed, and it doesn't have to depend on any other company to do it for them. While that makes the cost of pumping out 25 updates a little easier to swallow, it's not the whole story.

NVIDIA is, first and foremost, a gaming company.

NVIDIA built its reputation as a gaming company. In recent years it has branched out into things like smart cars and AI/robotics, but NVIDIA got where it is today because the company makes very good PC graphics cards that have a hefty profit margin. PC video cards are like religious symbols to gamers, and the competition is fierce. Any company developing hardware with a faithful following that expects the best needs to have a trick or two up its sleeve.

For NVIDIA, those tricks are game streaming services. GeForce Now is the company's cloud streaming service, and while it will work on most modern phones, it also works on the Shield TV. NVIDIA Game Stream lets you install a game on your PC with an NVIDIA-powered graphics card and play it using the Shield TV and big-screen television in your living room. Think of the Shield TV as an accessory instead of an Android TV, and you can see why it's important to NVIDIA.

Think of the Shield TV as an accessory for your NVIDIA graphics card.

In addition, NVIDIA works with developers to build optimized games for Android TV that only work with the Shield or work best with the Shield. You'll find games from the Borderlands series, Devil May Cry 4, and even HD Wii games like New Super Mario Bros. Wii, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and Punch-Out! are available exclusively for the Shield TV. NVIDIA knows that its customers enjoy gaming, and the company has turned an Android TV box into a console in its own right.

Don't be fooled into thinking that these experiences aren't great, either. While GeForce Now might not be the most popular streaming service, the quality and responsiveness on a Shield TV are every bit as good as it is on an expensive gaming PC. Game Stream needs a fast Wi-Fi network or a hard-wired LAN to work best, but once you have that sorted, you'll love that a $200 device plays more games than any console. These services may not win any popularity contests, but they work really well on NVIDIA's only Android product.

NVIDIA knows the next billion (dollars) will come from services, and the Shield TV is a big part of the company's strategy.

In 2020 as hardware costs are on the rise and it seems like all the gadgets we want to buy keep getting more and more expensive, services are the way forward. Even Apple, who has the highest profit margins in the industry, has figured out that it needs to jump on the services bandwagon in case the retail market for consumer hardware nose dives.

NVIDIA has a product that is the best in its class, and since it's built all in-house, it can keep developing its software year after year. This level of support, combined with the services NVIDIA has to offer, keeps people buying NVIDIA graphics cards and paying for GeForce Now. That translates into profit when the accountants are crunching the numbers.

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NVIDIA's Shield TV was always a great device, and the presence of updates like this can reassure users that they'll be able to keep trucking along for a long time.

Facebook threatens to ban news in Australia over payment row

"This is not our first choice – it is our last."

What you need to know

• Facebook says it may stop allowing publishers and users from sharing news stories on Facebook in Australia.
• It's over a new draft law proposed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
• Facebook says the proposed change will let publishers charge as much as they like for content "with no clear limits."

Facebook has threatened to ban the publishing of news stories on its platform in Australia over proposed new laws by Australian competition authorities.

In a press release the company stated:

Australia is drafting a new regulation that misunderstands the dynamics of the internet and will do damage to the very news organisations the government is trying to protect. When crafting this new legislation, the commission overseeing the process ignored important facts, most critically the relationship between the news media and social media and which one benefits most from the other.

Facebook says that if the draft becomes law it "will reluctantly stop allowing publishers and people in Australia from sharing local and international news on Facebook and Instagram." Facebook says that this move is a last resort, but is "the only way to protect against an outcome that defies logic and will hurt, not help, the long-term vibrancy of Australia's news and media sector."

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is trying to force Facebook and Google to compensate news outlets when stories are shared on their platforms.

Facebook says that whilst it supports the Australian government's goal of helping struggling outlets, the solution it has proposed is "counterproductive" and is "unprecedented in its reach." Facebook says the law would force it to pay news organizations for content they put on the platform voluntarily, and "at a price that ignores the financial value we bring publishers."

Facebook says news is a fraction of what most users see on its news feed and that it is not a significant source of revenue. The company says it made proposals to invest millions more dollars into outlets, but that these were overlooked:

Instead, we are left with a choice of either removing news entirely or accepting a system that lets publishers charge us for as much content as they want at a price with no clear limits. Unfortunately, no business can operate that way.

Partly in anticipation of the new law, Facebook has updated its Terms of Service to include a provision that will let it remove any user content or restrict user access in order to protect Facebook from legal or regulatory scrutiny and impact.

Xiaomi teases an ‘ultra-affordable’ Mi 10 series 5G phone

It could be the rumored Mi 10T Lite.

What you need to know

• Xiaomi will be launching a new Mi 10 series phone later this month.
• The phone is going to be the first to feature an all-new Snapdragon 7-series 5G chipset.
• Xiaomi says the phone will be priced under €300 in Europe.

Xiaomi will soon take the wraps off a new Mi 10 series phone. The company has announced that the upcoming Mi 10 series phone will be the first to come equipped with an upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 7-series 5G chipset.

While it hasn't revealed much, the company claims the phone will offer "amazing value for money." In Europe, the phone is going to start at €2XX. Currently, the most affordable 5G-enabled Mi phone sold in Europe is the Mi 10 Lite 5G, which starts at €329.

We're going to launch a new 5G smartphone this September and it will start from €2XX!

As a new member of our #Mi10 Series, it will be the first to feature an upcoming brand-new @Qualcomm Snapdragon 7-Series 5G Mobile Platform. Amazing value for money to allow #5GForEveryone! pic.twitter.com/yR3r0cEOmZ

— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) September 1, 2020

The device being teased by Xiaomi is likely part of the upcoming Mi 10T series. Xiaomi's upcoming Mi 10T lineup is expected to include a standard Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro, and Mi 10T Lite. Since the upcoming phone is confirmed to have a lower price tag than the Mi 10 Lite 5G in Europe, we can be fairly sure that the first phone with the upcoming Snapdragon 700-series chipset will be the Mi 10T Lite. Sadly, the key specs of the Mi 10T Lite remain a complete mystery at this point.

While the Mi 10T is expected to be a premium mid-ranger, the Mi 10T Pro will be a proper flagship phone with a Snapdragon 865 or 865+ chipset under the hood. It may also be Xiaomi's first Mi-branded phone to offer a 144Hz display. Some of the other rumored specs of the Mi 10T Pro include a 5000mAh battery, triple rear cameras with a 108MP primary sensor, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

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Enhance your audio with $40 off Soundcore Liberty Air true wireless earbuds

Wireless earbuds are the future, and you don't have to spend nearly $200 on a pair of AirPods to snag a pair worth your time. Anker's Soundcore Liberty Air true wireless earphones have been around a little while now and they are a great choice in the affordable price bracket.

For a limited time, you can score a brand new set at Newegg for only $29.99. Considering they go for $70 or more when not on sale, that's a huge savings. Simply head to Newegg and use coupon code MKTCVV3 during checkout to score that low price.

The Liberty Air are some of the best cheap true wireless earbuds available. They have audio technology enhanced by graphene so what you end up with is accurate and clear. Pair these earbuds with your favorite mobile device and you'll be jamming to all your favorite tunes. You'll also get custom ear tips so you can find the perfect fit and their IPX5 water-resistance rating means they won't get ruined while you work out or if you get caught in the rain.

The Liberty Air offer 5 hours of playback per charge, and the compact carrying case actually can provide an additional 15 hours of usage time. You can use one headphone at a time or use both for stereo sound. There are integrated touch controls on the earbuds for controlling music playback, answering calls, or summoning your phone's voice assistant.

The earbuds each have a mic built-in so you can use them for speaking to your voice assistant and chatting on phone calls. The mics have noise-cancelling technology to help eliminate ambient sounds. They also enhance voice pick up so you get crystal clear phone calls every time.

In iMore's Liberty Air review, the Liberty Air garnered a rating of 4 out of 5 stars with nods to their great sound quality and overall value. If the Liberty Air aren't for you, check out our list of the best true wireless earbuds for some other top picks.

How to watch Celtics vs. Raptors NBA semifinals

The second conference semifinals game for the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors tips off on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. As a quick refresher, most of the schedule for the playoff games were altered as players halted play to protest injustice sparked by the shooting of Jacob Blake. As games resumed on Saturday, it shifted most around to new dates and times. For the Celtics and Raptors, this coming game marks the second in a best of seven match up.

Boston took game one with a score of 112 to 94 though with each team playing well since the return to the season, there's no guarantee who walks away the ultimate victor. If you don't want some indication, however, in regular season play, the Celtics have beat the Raptors three games to one.

Boston is looking to run the court again in the second match up with Jayson Tatum and Kemba Walker leading the way. On the flip side, Toronto needs to keep up its traditionally ridgid defense while Siakam and others need to lead the offensive drive to keep the game interesting.

Celtics vs Raptors Game Two: Where and when?

Tip-off for game two starts Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 5:30 PM ET. Like the rest of the NBA season and playoffs post-covid, the basketball games are taking place in the bubble at the Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.

The playoff game will be exclusively on ESPN so you'll need to have a service provider with that channel included in the package.

How to watch the Celtics vs Raptors in game two from anywhere

If you subscribe to the NBA League Pass, you've most likely experienced local blackouts for the nationally televised games, hint: ESPN exclusives. Don't fret though, a VPN solution may help in keeping that League Pass subscription valuable if you don't want to switch or subscribe to a new service.

That's where one of the best VPNs (Virtual Private Network) can really come in handy. They allow you to virtually change the IP address of your laptop, tablet or mobile to one that's back in your home country which will let you watch as if you were back there.

VPNs are incredibly easy to use and have the added benefit of providing you with an additional layer of security when surfing the web. There are also a lot of options but we recommend ExpressVPN as our top pick due to its speed, security and ease of use. The service can even be used on a wide array of operating systems and devices (e.g. iOS, Android, Smart TVs, Fire TV Stick, Roku, game consoles, etc). Sign up for ExpressVPN now and enjoy a 49% discount and 3 months FREE with an annual subscription. You can even test it out for yourself thanks to the service's 30-day money back guarantee. Looking for more options?

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How to watch the Celtics vs Raptors online

While the NBA League Pass might work for some people, the better bet is probably to have access to ESPN for the nationally televised and exclusive games.

The four national broadcasters include TNT, ESPN, ABC, and NBA TV. Sling TV, will give you access to ESPN, TNT, and the NBA TV channel as an add-on that will also include the team channel of your choice. Pick the Sling Orange package when you sign up because it's the one that includes ESPN. The default Orange package will cost $30 a month, while the NBA TV add-on will cost another $17.99 a month. Luckily, the NBA TV add-on can be canceled at any time so once the playoffs are over you can end that cost. Sling TV is still the least expensive choice and probably easiest way to feed your NBA fix.

Interested in other ways to watch the Celtics and Raptors?

• YouTube TV - $65 per month - Includes ESPN
• Hulu with Live TV - $54.99 per month - includes ESPN
• AT&T TV Now - $65 per month - Includes ESPN
• Fubo.tv - $55 per month - Includes ESPN as of August

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One of the easiest and best ways to get acccess to the big game will be via Sling. Sign up for the company's Orange plan to access ESPN from anywhere.

Save over half on Samsung's Galaxy Buds with this one-day refurb deal

As more and more companies come out with their own version of true wireless earbuds, there still remains a spot for a major contender to lead the market for Android devices as Apple does for iOS with its AirPods. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Wireless Earbuds hope to take the reigns, and today you can see if they're worthy or not for just $59.99 via Best Buy.

These are Geek Squad Certified Refurbished earbuds meaning they have been tested to ensure they look and work like new. The one-day discount applies to the black Galaxy Buds, with the silver pair going for $15 more right now. Buying refurbished saves you over 50% compared to the retail price of a brand new set.

If you own a Samsung Galaxy phone, these earbuds would pair perfectly. They're capable of lasting for up to 6 hours on their own and an additional 7 hours using the included charging case. Tuned by AKG, these headphones not only sound great but look great too. Plus, they're water-resistant and feature an Ambient Aware mode which lets you control how much outside noise you hear. They're compatible with both Android and iOS devices and come with a variety of ear tip and wing tip sizes.

Another really cool feature these headphones have is the ability to wireless charge simply by being placed on top of a Samsung device with Wireless PowerShare. If you're looking to learn more about the device, our in-depth Galaxy Buds review can answer all of your questions and then some. For those torn between the Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Buds Plus, check out our comparison article to help you figure out which is right for you.