We’re expecting the Moto Z3 Play to break cover in the next few weeks, and some newly leaked images have arrived to give us a bit of a better idea of what to expect – they show a customized gesture control system on the 6-inch display, plus a new Moto Mod enabling access to 5G networks.
Obtained by XDA Developers, the snaps look like they’ve been pulled from a promotional video, suggesting Motorola and parent company Lenovo are indeed getting ready to show off a new handset straight off the back of the Moto G6 launch.
The images show the 6-inch, 18:9 aspect ratio display of the upcoming phone, with not much at all in the way of bezels. Also in evidence is a variation on the Android gesture control system now being pushed in Android P – though apparently in this case it’s something Motorola has worked up to run on top of Android 8.x Oreo.
As for that potential 5G-enabling Moto Mod, it looks to be a clip-on case that gives the Z3 Play – and possibly older models in the same range – access to the high-speed cellular networks currently in development.
Previous Moto Z3 Play rumors have pointed to a phone that’s not much different in design to its predecessor, though the internal components should get a noticeable bump. A Snapdragon 636, 4GB of RAM, and storage options of 32GB and 64GB are apparently on the cards, though this is all yet to be confirmed.
And when might we see it for real? These leaked images suggest the launch date is fast approaching, and Motorola has indeed arranged a product event for June 6. We’ll have to wait and see if the Moto Z3 Play is the phone we get a look at.
The bank holiday sales are back again today and many retailers are absolutely nailing it so far. This bank holiday’s deals are much better than the holiday we had at the start of the month with top-notch discounts on a huge range of items including TVs, laptops, gaming, smart speakers, cheap broadband, mobile phone deals and lots more. And considering the weather has taken a turn for the thundery today, we think it’s time to get the kettle on and take advantage of the new cheapness while you wait for the sun to make a comeback.
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We’ve been busy digging through the early deals to bring you lots of TechRadar-friendly deals on the latest tech. But we’re keeping a savvy eye out for plenty of other deals types too. After all, you’ve got better things to do over the long bank holiday weekend than trawling every retailer site’s deals section – although you may want to put that round of golf on hold while Zeus stops throwing a strop outside.
We had advance warning on many discounts from the big retailers, so we’re in a great position to bring you the most up-to-date selection of the best offers. If you’d prefer to dig out a discounted treasure of your own, you’ll find links to the big stores that are having a May bank holiday sale below with deal highlights just underneath. These could be the best discounts we see before Amazon Prime Day rolls into town in July.
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Bank holiday sales: quick links
The retailers below are where we’ve been finding the biggest and best discounts so far this weekend.
Amazon: great discounts on Amazon devices and more.
Argos: cheaper items for your garden and lots of tech inside you home.
Currys: another huge clearance of TVs, fridges, laptops and much more.
Sky TV: available from just £20 a month or £35 with broadband too.
Now TV: save up to 50% on Sky cinema or Entertainment packages.
AO: going big on cheap TVs, laptops, household appliance and electricals.
B&Q: time for a bit of home improvement or a new BBQ?
boohoo: The UK fashion retailer has been having a sale every day at the mo.
John Lewis: home, fashion and electricals with a price match to boot.
Tesco Direct: toys, electricals, appliances, outdoor items and more.
ebuyer: fresh discounts on the best laptops and TVs.
Zavvi: discounted games, consoles and limited edition blu-rays.
Jessops: cheap cameras, lenses and accessories for all.
Dyson: get a discounted vacuum cleaner from the best of the best.
Keep scrolling to see our selected highlights across loads of different categories below. But if you’re after something specific that’s not included below, you’ll probably find it in one of our other regular updated deals hubs. We’ve got a massive list of super cheap TV deals, or maybe it’s time for a new cheap laptop? If gaming’s your thing and you’re looking for a new console we’ve got you covered for a cheap PS4, or maybe Xbox One deals, or maybe you’re after a Nintendo Switch bundle? We’ve seen some fantastic mobile phone deals too. Bank holidays are also usually a great time to get a cheaper Sky TV deal.
Our Top 10 bank holiday sale deals:
#1:Hisense H60NEC5600UK 60-inch Smart HDR 4K TV £589 at AO An unbelievable price for a 60-inch TV with smart features and a 4K HDR display. This was originally an already-decent £799, so we’re surprised to see the price go this low. You only have to look at the other prices in the size category to see what a huge saving this Hisense TV deal provides even before today’s discount. View Deal
#3:Acer Aspire 3 laptop bundle £299.99 at Argos This is one of our favourite bank holiday deals this week. This Argos bundle includes a McAfee security package and laptop bag. The Aspire 3 itself packs 4GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD, which is plenty for solid performance of standard work/school/uni tasks like document editing, web browsing and media streaming. You can get this cheap laptop in black, red or blue. View Deal
#4:Amazon Echo £74.99 at Amazon Originally £90 this is an excellent discount on the Echo smart speaker. We’d go for this version over the smaller Echo Dot as the speaker packs more of a punch, making it far superior as a music player. View Deal
#5:GoPro Hero5 Session £129 at Argos That’s a huge reduction over at Argos in this bank holiday sale. The big red store has knocked £70 off the usual RRP of this compact action camera. This could well be the bargain action camera deal of the summer. View Deal
#6:Nintendo Labo Variety Kit £52.99 at 365games While everyone else is still charging the original £60 Nintendo Labo price, UK gaming specialists 365games.co.uk has knocked down the price a hefty amount just one week after release. Don’t forget you need a Nintendo Switch console to enjoy this new interactive toy that you and the kids can build together. View Deal
#7: NES Classic Mini £49.99 atArgos|Amazon|Smyths The original batch of NES Mini console sold out pretty much straight away at launch, with stock proving impossible to find at the proper price – eBay resellers had a field day. We’re super excited to see pre-orders open for a new wave at the original £49.99 price though. You can order now, but you’ll have to wait until June 27 for delivery. Stock is already running low, so we’ve provided links to all stores currently taking orders.
#8:PlayStation Plus 12-month subscription | £35.99 at CDKeys This is far and away the cheapest PlayStation Plus deal in the UK for a 12-month subscription with other retailers only knocking a few quid off the £49.99 RRP. CDKeys will send you a digital PSN code straight away, so you don’t even have to wait for delivery. We’ve been using the site for years for PS Plus, Xbox Live Gold codes and game codes and we’re not surprised to see it with the cheapest price as it has great form. View Deal
#10:Fire TV Stick with Alexa voice remote £34.99 at Amazon The Fire TV Stick is already ridiculously cheap at £40, but we’ll happily take the £5 discount today. This is the latest version that comes with an Alexa voice-remote too. Simply plug into an HDMI slot on your TV and enjoy access to content on the best streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Instant Video (fancy a free trial?), iPlayer and more. View Deal
Bank holiday TV deals
LG 43UJ630V 43-inch 4K HDR Smart TV £328 at Amazon If you’re looking for a cheap 43-inch 4K TV deal but don’t fancy the Hisense models, how about this discounted LG TV? Despite the super low cost you’re still getting a 4K HDR screen and a rich selection of Smart TV apps like Netflix, iPlayer and Amazon Video. At £100 less than its regular price, this is certainly one to consider for LG fans. View Deal
Techwood 55AO6USB 55-inch Smart 4K TV £359 at AO Yes, you really can get a 55-inch 4K TV for just £359. Better yet, it’s a smart TV, meaning you can enjoy watching Netflix and catch up apps like iPlayer, ITV Hub and All 4. The sound and picture quality won’t be as good as the pricier deals on this page, but if you just want a massive screen for a low cost then this is the cheap TV deal for you. View Deal
Philips 50PUS6262 50-inch Ambilight 4K HDR TV £379 at Argos That’s the cheapest price we’ve seen on an Ambilight TV of this size and by some distance. The extra light that emits from the sides of the screen match the colours of the on-screen action, adding extra ambience to every scene. We’re loving this price, especially on a HDR 4K screen too. View Deal
Philips 49PUS7502/05 49-inch 4K HDR TV £499 at AO This Ambilight TV is a newer version of the one above and emits light from three edges of the screen instead of two. This enhances the colours on your TV, pushing scenes beyond the bezel. The screen itself it excellent too with a 4K picture with HDR 10 technology and a full suit of smart TV apps inside too. This cheap TV is £100 less than earlier in the week and £400 under the RRP now. AO also has the larger 55-inch version available for £649. View Deal
Hisense H60NEC5600UK 60-inch Smart HDR 4K TV £589 at AO An unbelievable price for a 60-inch TV with smart features and a 4K HDR display. This was originally an already-decent £799, so we’re surprised to see the price go this low. You only have to look at the other prices in the size category to see what a huge saving this Hisense TV deal provides even before today’s discount. View Deal
LG 60UJ634V 60-inch Smart HDR 4K TV £649.98 at Currys This is the best price we’ve seen for a 60-inch LG 4K TV in a long time and we can’t see stock lasting long. You’re getting a 100Hz screen in 4K with High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology. You’re getting all the best smart TV apps too like Netflix, Amazon, Now TV, iPlayer and more. There’s also a World Cup promo on at Currys at the moment where there’s a 1-in-20 chance you’ll get your money back on any 55-inch (or larger) TV. View Deal
Hisense H65N6800 ULED HDR 4K TV £798 at John Lewis This ULED 4K TV has a higher quality picture then most 4K TVs, being more comparable to the higher-end OLED screens. And at just £978 for a huge 65-inch version, it’s way cheaper than OLED TV. Better yet, this massive 4K HDR beast comes with some great smart TV apps and a five year guarantee. View Deal
Bank holiday laptop deals
Acer Aspire 3 laptop bundle £299.99 at Argos This is one of our favourite bank holiday deals this week. This Argos bundle includes a McAfee security package and laptop bag. The Aspire 3 itself packs 4GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD, which is plenty for solid performance of standard work/school/uni tasks like document editing, web browsing and media streaming. You can get this cheap laptop in black, red or blue. View Deal
ACER CB3-131 11.6-inch Chromebook £199.97 at Currys If you’re happy to say goodbye to Windows and take advantage of the very capable Google/Android ecosystem services for basic laptop needs this 11.6-inch Chromebook comes with a respectable 9-hour battery life. Shame about the small 16GB hard drive, but you can always expand with a portable drive or USB. View Deal
Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop now £649.99 at Currys Here’s another excellent gaming laptop deal, this time from Acer and Currys. We’re a lot lower than the original £999 price here and you’re getting some great spec for the price. The Nitro 5 has a GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 1TB of storage and an i5 processor. View Deal
Bank holiday Amazon devices sale
Amazon Echo £74.99 at Amazon Originally £90 this is an excellent discount on the Echo smart speaker. We’d go for this version over the smaller Echo Dot as the speaker packs more of a punch, making it far superior as a music player. View Deal
Echo Spot £99.99 at Amazon The newest member of the Echo family hasn’t had many discounts yet, so we’re super happy to see £20 knocked off for the bank holiday sales. The Echo Spot comes with a small screen making it ideal for a bedside table. View Deal
Fire TV Stick with Alexa voice remote £34.99 at Amazon The Fire TV Stick is already ridiculously cheap at £40, but we’ll happily take the £5 discount today. This is the latest version that comes with an Alexa voice-remote too. Simply plug into an HDMI slot on your TV and enjoy access to content on the best streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Instant Video (fancy a free trial?), iPlayer and more. View Deal
Fire TV (4K) with Alexa voice remote £59.99 at Amazon You can save a tenner today on the regular price of the Fire TV 4K dongle. This is essentially a 4K upgrade over the Fire TV Stick allowing you to stream 4K content. Netflix in 4K is the more expensive tier you may need to upgrade too, while Amazon Prime’s 4K content comes at no extra charge. You could always sign up for an Amazon Prime free trial to check out the video streaming service and free next day delivery options for thousands of items on Amazon.co.uk. View Deal
Gaming bank holiday sales
NES Classic Mini £49.99 atArgos|Amazon|Smyths The original batch of NES Mini console sold out pretty much straight away at launch, with stock proving impossible to find at the proper price – eBay resellers had a field day. We’re super excited to see pre-orders open for a new wave at the original £49.99 price though. You can order now, but you’ll have to wait until June 27 for delivery. Stock is already running low, so we’ve provided links to all stores currently taking orders. View Deal
SNES Mini £69 at Tesco The Super Nintendo Mini Classic console was, like the NES Mini above, super hard to find at the RRP for months after launch. Things have calmed down a bit now though and Tesco seems to have a decent supply of the SNES Mini at the proper £69 price. Considering they still go for around £100 on eBay, this is a great chance to get a better deal. View Deal
PS4 Pro | Detroit: Become Human | Destiny 2 | £359.99 at Game Game has been a bit quit on this page recently, but there are some excellent PS4 Pro deals this week if you can get in there while stock lasts. Detroit: Become Human is the brand new narrative-driven adventure from the team behind Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls and is racking up great reviews already. You’re also getting Destiny 2 and a two-month Now TV entertainment pass. All this for just a tenner more than the console’s RRP. View Deal
PS4 Pro | God of War | Destiny 2 | £359.99 at Game This is another excellent PS4 Pro deal from Game giving you two games and Now TV pass for just £10 on top of the price of a PS4 Pro on its own. And given many stores have sold out of the 4K console, Game could have got away with charging a lot more for this. View Deal
PlayStation Plus 12-month subscription | £35.99 at CDKeys This is far and away the cheapest PlayStation Plus deal in the UK for a 12-month subscription with other retailers only knocking a few quid off the £49.99 RRP. CDKeys will send you a digital PSN code straight away, so you don’t even have to wait for delivery. We’ve been using the site for years for PS Plus, Xbox Live Gold codes and game codes and we’re not surprised to see it with the cheapest price as it has great form. View Deal
Overwatch: Game of the Year Edition £15 at Tesco Find out why the world has fallen in love with Overwatch with this super cheap discount on the Game of the Year edition. This is one of the most varied multiplayer shooters around thanks to the unique selection of characters who all have different playing style. An absolute steal at this price. View Deal
Battlefield 1: Revolution Edition £15 at Tesco This is exactly the kind of discount you should jump on if you’ve not played Battlefield 1 yet. The series takes the action all the way back to the first World War and this edition comes with all of the multiplayer season pass expansion content. Originally the pass and the main game were worth over £80, so this is quite the steal. View Deal
Bank holiday broadband deals
Plusnet Unlimited Broadband| 12 months | 10Mbavg speed| Line rental inc. | FREE activation | £18.99 per month + £50 cashback This is our favourite of the new cheap broadband deals to have come to the fore this week. £18.99 a month and nothing to pay upfront makes Plusnet pretty competitive anyway. But it’s the £50 cashback cheque that they’ll send you that makes this effectively one of the cheapest ways you can get internet at the moment. View Deal
Sky Broadband Unlimited| 12 months | 10Mbavg speed| Line rental inc. | £9.99 upfront | £18 per month + £50 pre-paid Mastercard This is very close to what Plusnet is offering above – indeed the monthly bills are cheaper and the overall one year cost is a couple of quid less. The only reason we’ve given the nod to Plusnet is that you get pure cash back, rather than remembering to spend your £50 pre-paid reward card. Still tremendous value from Sky, mind.
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Vodafone Superfast 1| 18 months | 35Mbavg speed | Line rental inc. | FREE activation |£20 per month This isn’t new, but it sure is impressive. Vodafone has a real stranglehold over the competition when it comes to fibre broadband deals. Nobody comes close to matching £20 per month and a zero upfront spend. And Vodafone guarantees a minimum speed of 25Mb -go for this if you need faster internet. View Deal
BT Superfast Fibre Unlimited| 18 months | 50Mbavg speed | Weekend calls | FREE activation | £9.99 delivery | £31.99pm +£120 pre-paid Mastercard BT broadband deals are constantly being chopped and changed. Bad news for us trying to keep tabs, great news for you as it means some great offers. For example, it’s just removed its activation fee for Superfast fibre and is offering a £120 reward card to spend. And 50Mb speed is nothing to be sniffed at. View Deal
Virgin Media Full House Bundle| 12 months | 108Mbavg speed | Weekend calls | 230+ channels incl. BT Sport | £20 activation fee |£55£49pm Want to do the double header and sort out your broadband AND television plans this weekend? Then take advantage of this discount from Virgin Media, which ends on Tuesday. As well as unfeasibly rapid internet, you also get tonnes of TV channels , BT Sport and a plush TV V6 box to boot.
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Bank holiday mobile phone deals
More great bank holiday sale picks
boohoo up to 60% off flash event This ever-popular online fashion retailer enjoys a sale on most weekends, but there are some huuuuge savings this weekend with up to 60% knocked off some prices in the boohoo sale. So if your wardrobe needs an update for summer this is a great chance to do it for less. The sale includes thousands of items in both women’s and men’s categories. View Deal
GoPro Hero5 Session £129 at Argos That’s a huge reduction over at Argos in this bank holiday sale. The big red store has knocked £70 off the usual RRP of this compact action camera. This could well be the bargain action camera deal of the summer. View Deal
Save 49% on Express VPN and get 3 months free If you’ve been considering a VPN for a while this is TechRadar’s #1-rated service. Express VPN is ideal for changing your location and keeping your internet usage private. Fans of the US version of Netflix especially love this VPN. Better yet, there’s a 30 day money back guarantee. View Deal
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal £519.99£229 at Groupon Looking for a great Dyson deal on one of the brands most powerful vacuum cleaners? You’re in luck with this bank holiday deal as the new £229 price has come crashing down from the original £519.99. These kind of Groupon deals never last long though, so we wouldn’t wait on this one for long. View Deal
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When do the bank holiday sales start?
The next bank holiday technically starts Monday May 28th in the UK. But the deals have already been unleashed at many stores. So the weekend’s barely here, but the bank holiday sales are well under way right now.
We’ll keep this page updated throughout the long weekend. The best bank holiday deals will be made available on a first come, first served basis, so don’t leave it until the last minute to check out the deals – it might be too late!
It’s all come down to this. The big final of the IPL 2018 campaign will play out at the majestic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Taking place on Sunday May 27 under the floodlights at 7pm Indian Standard Time, it will be 2.30pm BST in the UK.
So we now know who will contest the final of the 2018 Indian Premier League. It’s going to be the Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – and you can live stream the IPL final online from just about anywhere on Earth.
Having been suspended for the last two seasons, two-time winners Chennai Super Kings are looking for a record-equalling third IPL title. Their star-packed team will line up with the likes of local heroes MS Dhoni, Ravi Jadega and Harbhajan Singh. While the Sunrisers, looking for their second title in three years, will be hoping that their international big hitters Kane Williamson and Carlos Brathwaite can take them to glory once more.
These two teams met only last week in the playoffs, where the Super Kings took a tense last over victory. But will the Hyderabad franchise be able to take the win when it really matters? If you’re a fan of cricket and don’t want to miss any of the action at IPL 2018 final, here’s our guide that will help you watch the game either on your television or online from all your favorite streaming devices.
How to watch IPL 2018 in the UK
If you live in the UK, Sky Sports has won the exclusive rights for IPL 2018. This means you’ll be able to watch the matches on TV or if you would prefer to watch the live stream, you can do so by downloading the Sky Go app.
If you aren’t signed up for Sky Sports and want to try it out for a shorter period, NOW TV offers a Day Pass for £7.99 or a Week Pass for £12.99 – effectively turning the IPL 2018 final into a pay-per-view event.
How to watch IPL 2018 in the US
If you want to watch IPL 2018 in the US then you can do so on Willow TV. Willow is a dedicated live cricket channel in the US and Canada that is available from a number of cable providers including Dish, Spectrum, Xfinity, Verizon Fios and more.
Customers that subscribe to Willow TV will be able to use their cable provider’s login and password on willow.tv to stream IPL 2018 right from their computer. Alternatively, Willow TV also has apps for Android and iOS if your prefer to watch matches on the go.
How to watch IPL 2018 from anywhere in the world
If you live outside of the UK or US – don’t worry as we’ll show you how you can watch IPL 2018 from where you happen to be in the world by using a VPN. With a VPN you can change your IP address to watch all the cricket action right from India.
1. Download and install a VPN If you don’t have easy access to watch the IPL 2018 online in your country, the best way to watch it for free is to download and install a VPN. We’ve tested all of the major VPN services and we rate ExpressVPN as the absolute best. It’s compatible with all of your devices, supports most streaming services and ranks amongst the fastest. You can even install it on devices like an Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Xbox and PlayStation. So for a one-stop shop, you can’t go wrong with Express – but there are more fantastic VPN options out there as well:
The best 3 VPNs for streaming sports online
1. ExpressVPN: the best all-round VPN for streaming, comes with 30-day trial
2. NordVPN: SmartPlay tech makes NordVPN a great choice for streaming
3. VyprVPN: blazing speeds make VyprVPN a great choice for 4K video
2. Connect to the appropriate server location Simply open the VPN app, hit ‘choose location’ and select the appropriate location – it’s super easy to do. Choose the UK or US to access the broadcasting options above, or Hotstar as described below..
3. Go to an official broadcaster orHotstar.com Hotstar holds the exclusive rights for Indian Cricket and IPL which makes it the best place for streaming the matches online. You will have to sign up for its All Sports package which has an introductory offer of around $5 per year to watch IPL 2018.
Where can I watch IPL 2018 with a VPN?
A VPN will enable you to watch the IPL 2018 from literally anywhere. So that obviously includes: Australia, Israel, Finland, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Brazil, Spain, Romania, South Korea, Mexico, Sweden, France, Ireland, Poland, South Africa, China, Japan, Russia, Italy and more!
What are the host IPL 2018 broadcasters in other countries
Australia
YuppTV has the exclusive live streaming rights for IPL 2018, in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Europe, South America and South East Asia.
If YuppTV isn’t suitable to users in Australia, they can opt for a $39 Foxtel subscription for the same.
Pakistan and Bangladesh
Cricket in Pakistan and Bangladesh is as big as it is in India. For those in Pakistan, Geo Super is streaming the league in the country via their website and app.
In Bangladesh, fans can watch IPL 2018 on Channel 9, which holds the official broadcasting rights.
Middle East
In addition to aforementioned YuppTV, IPL fans in the Middle East and rest of North America can watch the live stream online using beIN connectat $18/month subscription charge. Other countries include UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
South Africa
In South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, SuperSport is the official broadcaster of IPL 2018. So if you are an existing subscriber of SuperSport, you can catch the live stream online.
