Leclerc, Hamilton, Antonelli, Russell, Norris — Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren, basically the whole 2026 F1 championship fight in one photo.

Drivers' standings before the Hungarian GP:

1.Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) — 204

2.Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) — 159

3.George Russell (Mercedes) — 154

4.Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) — 126

5.Lando Norris (McLaren) — 103

Antonelli is 45 points clear after winning at Spa. Hamilton says he still believes he can fight for the title, and Hungary has always been a strong track for him. Mercedes has the tyre advantage though, and McLaren is bringing new upgrades this weekend too.

The Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring is this Sunday, July 26. Can anyone catch Antonelli, or is the Mercedes lead already too big? Drop your predictions below.

And if you encounter any issue streaming Hungarian Grand Prix, check our guide or post your question in our sub, enjoy the weekend!

Social media age rules are spreading fast. France’s parliament has just approved legislation restricting access to social media for children under 15. The rules are scheduled to begin in September 2026, pending review by the Constitutional Council.

This map shows national and subnational measures that are already in force, passed for later implementation, formally proposed, or moving through an official policy process.

What’s happening in your country? Do you think they are more like a protection or restriction? Are they implemented strictly?

Note: This is a fast-moving policy area. The map reflects publicly available information as of July 23, 2026, and may not include later developments.

Apple Music rolled out its first price increase since 2022 last week, so we wanted to see how much the same subscription costs in different countries. We put the new prices for eight of them into one chart, and the spread is wider than you might expect.

Convert everything to USD and an individual plan runs about $16 a month in the UK and roughly $12 in the US, but only around $1.60 in India. That's close to a 10x gap for the same app, though the catalog does vary from one region to another.

A lot of that comes down to region. The price you see, and sometimes which songs or shows are even available, depends on where your account is registered. X-VPN mainly keeps your connection private and secure while you stream, and it can also show you how services look from other parts of the world.

How much are you paying for Apple Music where you live? And now that prices have gone up, are you sticking with it or looking at alternatives?

Previous versions of X-VPN for macOS were built for Intel-based Macs. When running the app on a Mac with an M-series chip, macOS used Apple’s Rosetta translation technology to make it compatible.

Apple plans to end general-purpose Rosetta support in a future macOS release. As a result, some M-series Mac users recently began seeing system warnings that Intel-based apps such as the previous X-VPN version may no longer work in the future.

X-VPN for macOS version 78.0 is now available on our Mac download page and runs natively on Apple silicon. M-series Mac users no longer need Rosetta to run the new version, and the related compatibility warning should no longer appear after updating. Farewell, Rosetta!

Please download the version that matches your Mac:

M-series Macs: Download version 78.0 from our official website.

Intel-based Macs: The previous Intel-compatible version will remain available on our official website.

Thanks to everyone who brought this to our attention and waited while we completed the update. If you still see the warning after updating, please leave a comment or send us modmail with your macOS and X-VPN versions so we can check it.

The 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix takes place at the Hungaroring from July 24–26. If you’re looking for a free and legal way to watch Sunday’s race, these options are available in selected countries.

Region	Country	Free streaming platform	Commentary
Europe	Austria	ORF ON	German
Europe	Belgium	RTBF Auvio	French
Europe	Switzerland	Play SRF / Play RTS / Play RSI	German / French / Italian, respectively
Europe	Luxembourg	RTL Play	Luxembourgish
Europe	Hungary	M4 Sport / m4sport.hu	Hungarian
South America	Brazil	TV Globo via Globoplay	Portuguese

Free coverage listed here refers to Sunday’s race. Availability is limited to the listed countries, and some platforms may require a free account. Broadcaster names and logos are shown for identification only. X-VPN is not affiliated with or endorsed by any broadcaster listed.

The final whistle has blown. Here are the top four and the prize pool for each team’s supporters:

Spain — Champions: 1 winner receives 1 year of X-VPN Premium + an official Spain home jersey

Argentina — Runners-up: 2 winners each receive 6 months of X-VPN Premium + an Official Sticker Collection Tin Starter Kit

England — Third place: 3 winners each receive 3 months of X-VPN Premium + a Panini Prizm Monopoly FIFA World Cup 2026 Trading Card Box

France — Fourth place: 4 winners each receive 1 month of X-VPN Premium + a LEGO FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Emblem

Special Bonus update: After reviewing all eligible activity, no team unlocked the Special Bonus, as no qualifying standout contributor was identified during the event. The prize draw sizes above remain unchanged.

How to enter: Leave one comment below sharing either:

Your thoughts on this World Cup, or your experience using our soccer dedicated lines.

(You must have a team flair to make your entry eligible!)

Eligible entries will be added to the prize pool for the team each user supported during the event.

Entries close July 26, 2026, at 10:00 PM ET.

One entry per person. No purchase required. The original event rules still apply.

Spain and Argentina meet in the World Cup Final—check these free legal streaming options available in selected countries.

Region	Country	Free streaming platform
South America	Argentina	TV Pública
South America	Brazil	CazéTV / ge tv
Asia-Pacific	Singapore	mewatch
Asia-Pacific	Australia	SBS On Demand
Asia-Pacific	New Zealand	TVNZ+
Europe	Ireland	RTÉ Player
Europe	Spain	RTVE Play
Europe	France	M6+
Europe	Germany	ZDF
Europe	Italy	RaiPlay
Europe	Austria	ORF ON
Europe	Switzerland	Play SRF
Europe	Poland	TVP Sport
Europe	Czechia	ČT sport

Availability is limited to the listed countries, and a free account may be required. Broadcaster names and logos are shown for identification only. X-VPN is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of the broadcasters listed.

Hi r/X_VPN community!

Love Island USA crowned its season 8 winners last weekend, so we now have eight seasons and eight winning couples to look back on. We put them all in one chart, along with the thing fans always end up asking: how many actually lasted?

The answer is a little brutal. Winning the show (and the $100,000 that comes with it) is no guarantee you'll stay together. Of the eight champion couples, only three are still a thing today: Season 5 Marco and Hannah, who are now engaged, Season 6 Kordell and Serena, and this year's freshly crowned Season 8 pair. The other five have all split, a few of them within weeks of the finale.

One thing worth flagging if you're watching from outside the U.S.: the newer seasons are Peacock-exclusive, and Peacock isn't available in a lot of countries. So if you travel, live abroad, or just want a season your local catalog doesn't carry, X-VPN can be a helpful way to switch your virtual location and stream a bit more securely.

Besides the winners, which couple from any of these seasons was your favorite, and are they still together? Let us know in the comments!

(P.S. Our World Cup event is live in the community— don't forget to enter the daily VIP raffle! )

After Spain shut out France, Argentina came from behind to beat England. Now the two sides will meet in the final. Nineteen years after that iconic photo, Messi and Lamine Yamal will finally face each other on the biggest stage.

What do you think of the matchup? Share your prediction or take in the comments. Five selected commenters will each receive 7 days of X-VPN Premium.

With the final approaching, entries for our community event are closing soon, so don’t miss your chance to join!

France is eliminated from World Cup by Spain, which is quite unexpected. France supporters have the most amount in our sub event, we'd like to hear ideas from you. We will pick top 5 comments and give them 7 days of X-VPN Premium. Feel free to speak anything!

Mbappé currently leads Messi on the assists tiebreaker, but a single goal could completely change the order.

The England–Argentina semifinal makes the race even more interesting. Messi will be looking to move clear at the top, while Kane and Bellingham can close the gap—and directly eliminate one of their biggest rivals from the final.

Haaland also scored 7, but Norway’s elimination means his total is now locked. So I didn't put him inside.

Every remaining match could decide the Golden Boot, so this race is worth following right to the end.

Watching the semifinals? You can try the soccer dedicated lines for the upcoming matches.

You can also support your team in our ongoing sub event for a chance to win World Cup-themed prizes!

Some World Cup Final resale seats are currently listed from around $7,000 to more than $50,000.

Then you still have to add flights, hotels, transportation, food, and the general chaos of getting to the stadium. It would be an unforgettable experience, sure—but also a painfully expensive one.

Suddenly, watching from the couch starts looking pretty good:

A phone, laptop, or TV, an official stream, some popcorn and a Coke, and no airport queues or hotel bills. Depending on the broadcaster available in your region, the match itself may even be free to watch.

That kind of setup is exactly why we recently made our Soccer Dedicated Lines free to use. Just open the app and select the line that matches the official broadcaster or streaming platform you’re already using. Availability and account requirements still depend on the platform and region.

And since watching is always better when you have a team to back, our sub event is still running here in r/X_VPN. Vote and comment in the pinned event post for a chance to win an official team jersey, football collectibles, and X-VPN Premium.

Share us with your match day setup! We'll give users with outstanding setup 7 days of X-VPN Premium.

Hi soccer lovers! Finally the 4 teams we've been waiting are set now. Which means if you have the flair of France, Argentina, Spain or England, you can join our final raffle megathread! But I've noticed not everyone who voted has flair. Remember, to join the final raffle, you should have a flair of your team! You can comment down here or in the VOTE POST to tell us your choice and we will assign you the flair, don't miss your chance!

And remember, if you want to unlock special bonus for you and your team, you should make contributions in our sub (post or comment), fight for your team from now on!

We also want to know your ideas about the 4 teams, comment your opinions down here and we will give 5 people 7 days of X-VPN premium!

Hi, soccer fans!

Our dedicated Soccer Lines are now free for all X-VPN users. You can use them with the available streaming services listed in the first picture and enjoy the remaining matches more smoothly.

How to use the free Soccer Lines

1. Open X-VPN on iOS, Windows, or macOS.
2. Tap the banner labeled “Soccer servers are free now.” (as you can see in second picture)
3. Choose one of the available free lines and connect. (Some lines only open to Premium users)
4. Open the streaming service I listed for the line you selected.
5. Enjoy the match!

Streaming availability and coverage may vary by region. Please use official streaming services and follow their terms of service.

Join our Path to Glory event

Want to support your team and win World Cup-themed prizes or X-VPN Premium?

Join our ongoing Path to Glory community event. Entries close when the World Cup Final kicks off, so don’t miss your chance! Daily giveaways are hosted everyday, make correct prediction for 7 days of premium!

Hi r/X_VPN community!

The 2026 Emmy nominations are officially here, and as always, the competition is fierce.

We made this quick visual ranking the Top 8 most-nominated shows, with their Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb scores. The Pitt: Season 2 came out on top with 25 nominations and a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, and Hacks pulled 24 in its final season. The best critic score actually went to Pluribus, at 99%. HBO Max did the best overall, though Apple TV+, Netflix, and Prime Video all have shows on the list.

But as always, not every show is available everywhere, it depends on where you are. For fans who travel, live abroad, or just want to keep up with a series from another region, X-VPN can be a helpful way to stream more securely and explore the content options available in different locations.

So which of these have you already watched? And was there a show from the past year you loved that didn't make the cut? Let us know in the comments!

(P.S. Our World Cup event is live in the community— don't forget to enter the daily VIP raffle! )

As we mentioned before, this World Cup has started to feel like a farewell tour. But football never runs out of young talent. Mbappé, Haaland, Yamal and Bellingham...For some of them, this World Cup could be the first major international trophy that defines their legacy. Though Mbappé already has one, his career still feels unfinished in some ways, especially without a Champions League title yet.

So who do you think needs this World Cup the most? Can he make it? Or do you have another pick? We want your take. If you’re already following the tournament with us, don’t forget our community event is still live too.

Yesterday, we witnessed a great escape in the match between Argentina and Egypt. Many of us had been ready to see another legend leave the World Cup when Egypt went two goals up and Messi missed a penalty (and Infantino's reaction made this moment even wilder.) But Argentina scored 3 goals and won in the final stretch.

So what do you think about the result? Do Argentina and Messi deserve the win? What might Infantino have been thinking?

Share your take, and the 5 most upvoted valid comments will each receive 7 days of X-VPN Premium! Also don't forget to check out our Sub Event.

This World Cup season is a season of farewells, many legends have played their possibly last game in World Cup. Many of them left with pity, but we'll never forget how they impressed us once. The tournament is coming closer to the end, if you don't want to miss any of the next matches, catch up with us and remember to join our sub event!

To celebrate the launch of our soccer 2026 dedicated lines and the World Cup season, we are holding a sub event: Path to Glory. Let’s see how to enter & what you can get!

How to Enter

1. Join this subreddit.
2. Vote & comment in VOTE POST to choose the team you support.
3. Make at least 1 eligible contribution in our sub (post or comment).
4. Wait for the World Cup result and our final raffle megathread.

Final Team Rewards

World Cup Result	Winners	Prize
Champion	1	1 year of X-VPN Premium + 1 Official Home Jersey of the champion team
Runner-up	2	6 months of X-VPN Premium + 1 FIFA World Cup 2026™ Official Sticker Collection - Tin Starter Kit
Third place	3	3 months of X-VPN Premium + 1 2026 Panini Prizm Monopoly FIFA World Cup 2026™ Trading Card Box (Blaster)
Fourth place	4	1 month of X-VPN Premium + 1 LEGO FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Emblem

Special Bonus

The final-four team showing highest community activity will unlock double raffle spots for that team’s final prize pool. (e.g., 4 → 8) Make your contribution!

The most active user on that team will also receive:

• 3 months of X-VPN Premium
• FIFA World Cup 2026™ Official Sticker Collection - 50 Count Box
• A unique permanent prize you can use forever……

Timeline

• Final raffle megathread opens: July 19, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
• Final raffle closes: July 26, 2026, 10:00 PM ET
• Winners announcement: July 27, 2026, 10:00 PM ET
• Prize claim deadline: winners must message the mods within 72 hours after the winners announcement
• Daily giveaway & other side events will be held during the event! Don’t forget to participate!

Winners will need to MESSAGE THE MODS (use modmail!) with their X-VPN account email to receive the prize.

We will only ask winners for the information needed to deliver the prize. We will never ask for your password, payment information, or verification code.

Please only share your X-VPN account email through modmail after being selected as a winner.

Important Rules

No spam, duplicate entries, bot activity, vote manipulation, coordinated upvoting, brigading, mass tagging, automated entries, or alternate-account abuse.

Do not ask other users or communities to upvote your posts or comments. Suspicious activity may lead to removal or disqualification.

One Reddit account per person. Alternate-account abuse, duplicate entries, or automated entries will not count.

This event is void where prohibited. Some physical prizes may be limited by shipping availability, customs, age, or regional restrictions. If a listed prize becomes unavailable, we may provide an equivalent prize of similar value.

Eligible contribution:

This can be a useful post or a meaningful comment related to World Cup viewing, VPN tips, public Wi-Fi safety, X-VPN feedback, or matchday discussion.

For more details you want to know, feel free to send us modmail or leave a comment!

Promotion Notice

No purchase is required, and purchasing X-VPN Premium will not increase your chances of winning.

This promotion is run by the mod team/X-VPN and is not sponsored by, endorsed by, administered by, or associated with Reddit, FIFA, FIFA World Cup 2026, any national football association, LEGO, Panini, or any other prize brand. Product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners and are used only to describe the prizes. By participating, you agree to release Reddit from any liability related to this promotion.

The mod team may update event details, remove ineligible entries, or make final decisions on scoring and prize eligibility when needed.

Now it’s your turn:

Vote the team you support, get your team flair, and start your Path to Glory.