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The Edition · Monday, 19 October 2026

Monday, 19 October 2026

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Sports & Health · Sky Sports

UK NFL 2026 Schedule Unveiled

Sky Sports has released the full 2026 NFL schedule for the UK, detailing match times for the regular season and postseason playoffs leading to Super Bowl LXI. The schedule includes 17 international games, a record for the league, with matches at Wembley Stadium in London, Stade de France in Paris, Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Allianz Arena in Munich, and Estadio Banorte in Mexico City. Week 6 will feature a Seattle Seahawks‑Denver Broncos overtime clash, a Houston Texans‑Jacksonville Jaguars game at Wembley, and a Chicago Bears‑Atlanta Falcons showdown, among other matchups. Season highlights include traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas games, as well as a series of games played in the Middle East and across Europe. All games will be broadcast on Sky Sports, with viewers able to stream live matches on NOW without a contract. The schedule lists kickoff times in UK local time, with some games airing as early as 1:15 am or as late as 9:25 pm, reflecting the global reach of the league. Fans can use the schedule to plan viewing, noting that the 2026 season will see teams travel internationally for the first time since the pandemic. Sky Sports will provide live coverage and commentary throughout the season, offering fans a comprehensive view of the NFL’s expansion into new markets.

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Tech · Engadget

Samsung Galaxy Watch Orange Dot Signals Unread Alerts

The orange dot that appears on the left side of a Samsung Galaxy Watch’s face is a notification indicator that stays visible until all unread alerts are cleared. When the dot turns red, it signals an urgent message that should be checked immediately. The feature is present on every recent Galaxy Watch model, including the Watch 8, Watch 9, and Ultra 2, and is part of Samsung’s minimalist design approach to conserve screen real estate. Users can turn the indicator off by navigating to Settings > Notifications > Advanced Settings on the watch, or through the Wearable app on a paired phone under Watch Settings > Notifications > Advanced notification settings. Other small icons on the watch provide quick status cues: a phone icon with a slash indicates a Bluetooth disconnection, a cloud rectangle shows mobile data or Wi‑Fi use, a padlock means the watch is locked, a blue music note reflects audio playback, and a green phone icon appears during calls. These symbols help users manage their device without needing to open the watch or phone. The orange dot’s simple design keeps users informed while keeping the watch face uncluttered.

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