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Eagles vs. Cowboys Livestream: How to Watch NFL Week 16 Online Today

Want to watch the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Dallas Cowboys? Here’s everything you need to stream Saturday’s afternoon game on Fox.

The Eagles and Cowboys have both clinched playoff berths heading into this weekend’s NFC East clash in Dallas, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything on the line. The Eagles enter Saturday’s contest with a chance to lock up the NFC East division title with a win over the Cowboys, plus lock up the top-seed in the NFC playoffs with a win and Vikings loss. Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. ET (1:25 p.m. PT) on Fox.

The game will be shown on TV nationwide (according to 506 Sports) on live TV streaming services, but there may be cases where you’re blocked because of an internet location glitch or just want an added layer of privacy for streaming. There is an option that doesn’t require subscribing to something like NFL Sunday Ticket or NFL Plus, or searching the internet for a sketchy website: You can use a virtual private network, or VPN.

Here’s how you can watch the game from anywhere in the US with a VPN.

Eagles vs. Cowboys: When and where?

For Week 16 of the NFL season, the Cowboys host the Eagles at 3:25 p.m. CST (4:25 p.m. PT) on Saturday. The game is set to take place at AT&T Stadiumin Arlington, Texas.

How to watch the Eagles vs. Cowboys game online from anywhere using a VPN

If you find yourself unable to view the game locally due to incorrectly applied blackout restrictions, you may need a different way to watch the game and that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, plus it’s a great idea for when you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.

With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, nonblackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.

Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US and Canada, as long as you’ve got a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.

Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other great VPN deals taking place right now.

Livestream the Eagles vs. Cowboys game in the US

This week’s Eagles-Cowboys game is on Fox, so you’ll need a live TV streaming service that carries a local Fox affiliate that’s broadcasting the game. The least expensive such service is Sling TV Blue.

Numerous other live TV streaming services carry local Fox stations as well, namely YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV, DirecTV Stream and FuboTV. They all cost more than Sling TV, but they also carry more channels, including football-specific channels like Fox, ESPN, NFL Network and/or RedZone. Check out our live TV streaming channel guide for details.

Quick tips for streaming Eagles vs. Cowboys using a VPN

With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — experience and success may vary.
Sling Blue is only an option if and when the ability to get Fox local affiliates is active on your account. You may want to verify that your billing address is eligible for that option before committing your credit card.
Since the game is nationwide, any location in the United States should work for watching the game.
If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the «search for city or country» option.
If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.

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Apple’s 20th Anniversary iPhone Could Bring Major Design Overhaul

The iPhone will turn 20 in 2027. Bold changes may be ahead.

Apple is reportedly planning a significant redesign for its 20th-anniversary iPhone, expected to launch in September 2027.

According to Bloomberg, the company is developing a special Pro model featuring more glass elements to mark its two decades of existence. The company is also expected to launch a foldable iPhone alongside the redesigned Pro, but it’s unclear if this would be the first or second iteration. (Reports currently point to a 2026 launch for a foldable iPhone.) Apple remains the only major smartphone manufacturer without a foldable device.

This anniversary-focused strategy could also help reinvigorate iPhone sales, which have been sluggish in recent months and may suffer under the Trump administration’s new tariffs.

In the meantime, the upcoming iPhone 17 is now expected to more closely resemble previous Pro models. The iPhone Pro lineup has looked largely the same since the iPhone 12’s debut in 2020, when Apple introduced 5G compatibility, with changes over time mostly limited to color updates and a metal switch to titanium on the iPhone 15 Pro.

Bloomberg said that although the iPhone 17 Pro will still resemble the 16 Pro, it will feature a redesigned rear camera layout. The camera module is expected to maintain its three-lens setup but be placed on a new panel that spans the entire width of the device with a single-tone finish.

Apple is also expected to introduce a notably thinner model, rumored to be called the iPhone 17 Air.

It’s unclear how Apple will name its 20th-anniversary iPhone, given that the 2027 release would technically fall in line with an iPhone 19 label. The cadence of the numbers shifted over time as Apple experimented with the names, such as launching the iPhone 4S in 2011, rather than calling it the iPhone 5 (the iPhone 5 launched in 2012). The company has previously adjusted naming conventions for milestone moments, such as skipping the iPhone 9 and unveiling the iPhone X to mark its 10th anniversary.

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Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 7, #666

Today’s NYT Connections puzzle for April 7, #666 is, uh, devilish. Here are hints and the answers.

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles.

Yep, once again, I struggled with today’s Connections puzzle. None of the categories were especially tricky, but I just didn’t see the relationships until my eyes hurt for staring at it. Maybe you struggled, too? Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.

The Times now has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle. Go there after you play to receive a numeric score and to have the program analyze your answers. Players who are registered with the Times Games section can now nerd out by following their progress, including number of puzzles completed, win rate, number of times they nabbed a perfect score and their win streak.

Read more: Hints, Tips and Strategies to Help You Win at NYT Connections Every Time

Hints for today’s Connections groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group, to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Pulsate steadily.

Green group hint: Think nature.

Blue group hint: Put it on the wall.

Purple group hint: Not hand, but…

Answers for today’s Connections groups

Yellow group: Throb.

Green group: Landforms.

Blue group: Picture hanging needs.

Purple group: Foot ____

Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words

What are today’s Connections answers?

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is throb. The four answers are beat, pound, pulse and thump.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is landforms. The four answers are cape, crater, gorge and ridge.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is picture hanging needs. The four answers are hammer, hanger, level and nail.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is foot ____. The four answers are ball, hills, locker and print.

Toughest Connections puzzles

We’ve made a note of some of the toughest Connections puzzles so far. Maybe they’ll help you see patterns in future puzzles.

#5: Included «things you can set,» such as mood, record, table and volleyball.

#4: Included «one in a dozen,» such as egg, juror, month and rose.

#3: Included «streets on screen,» such as Elm, Fear, Jump and Sesame.

#2: Included «power ___» such as nap, plant, Ranger and trip.

#1: Included «things that can run,» such as candidate, faucet, mascara and nose.

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, April 7

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 7.

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword has a kind of meta clue, with 3-Down, which asks for a word describing someone who’s «in need of a hint.» You might be in need of a few hints — I found the clue for 5-Across especially oddly worded and tough to decipher. Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

The Mini Crossword is just one of many games in the Times’ games collection. If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Price to pay
Answer: COST

5A clue: The five unique letters of THE AREA HERE, fittingly
Answer: EARTH

6A clue: Uncomfortable thing to witness a couple do in public
Answer: ARGUE

7A clue: Gwen ___, Spider-Woman’s alter ego in the «Spider-Verse» movies
Answer: STACY

8A clue: Give a tug
Answer: YANK

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Magna ___
Answer: CARTA

2D clue: Instrument played at the ballpark
Answer: ORGAN

3D clue: In need of a hint
Answer: STUCK

4D clue: Nonbinary pronoun
Answer: THEY

5D clue: Difficulty level for a newbie gamer
Answer: EASY

How to play more Mini Crosswords

The New York Times Games section offers a large number of online games, but only some of them are free for all to play. You can play the current day’s Mini Crossword for free, but you’ll need a subscription to the Times Games section to play older puzzles from the archives.