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Apple revealed new iPad Air and iPad Pro models at its "Let Loose" event on Tuesday. The iPad Pro models are the first to feature OLED displays with deeper contrast. AdvertisementApple overhauled its iPad lineup on Tuesday during its "Let Loose" event in California — including fancy new screens for its top-of-the-line "Pro" models. AppleThe iPad Air comes in four colors: a new blue, a new purple, and the usual Starlight and Space Gray. Related storiesBut the standout feature is the new screens, which are the first OLED displays in the iPad lineup.

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☆ Apple $3,499 Vision Pro headset now available to order ahead of Feb. 2 release
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Alex Koller | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Preorders for Apple 's $3,499 Vision Pro headset began Thursday morning ahead of its U.S. release on Feb. 2. The Vision Pro is Apple's first new product category since it released the Apple Watch in 2015. Wall Street doesn't expect Apple to sell it in the same quantities as it does its other products, like the iPhone, Apple Watch and Mac, at least not at first. UBS' David Vogt estimates Apple could generate about $1.4 billion in revenue from the Vision Pro in 2024, assuming Apple ships about 400,000 handsets. The entry-level Vision Pro comes with 256GB of storage and the same M2 chip that Apple includes in some of its Macs.

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☆ Preorders for Apple's $3,500 Vision Pro are already backed up a month
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Apple's Vision Pro became available to preorder on Friday at 8 a.m. AdvertisementPreorders launched for Apple's new Vision Pro early Friday morning, and it looks like customers were eager to snap up the first available units. The Vision Pro, with its sky-high price tag, was always expected to be a smaller launch than something like the newest iPhone. Earlier this month, analyst and Apple supply chain expert Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that the company would produce only 60,000 to 80,000 Vision Pro units for the initial launch. "Since the shipment is not large, I believe that Vision Pro will sell out soon after the release," Kuo wrote on X.

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Let's find out in our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs. AdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs. At least you can choose something more lively when protecting the phone with one of our picks of the best Galaxy Z Fold 4 cases or Galaxy Z Fold 5 cases. AdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs. Z Fold 4 on the left and Z Fold 5 on the right.

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Learn moreThis excellent NordVPN deal has been a regular highlight of the super busy sales season towards the end of the year, so we're stoked to see it still going strong. NordVPN is one of the best VPNs money can buy and our top pick of all the best VPN deals we've been rounding up lately. Below, we'll list the total and lowest monthly US prices for all available NordVPN plans. NordVPN plans and pricing explainedYou'll find quite a few options when browsing NordVPN plans. The 2-year Standard plan costs $80.73 upfront, which is $2.99 per month over the life of the subscription.

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We'll list the total and lowest monthly US prices for all available NordVPN plans below. NordVPN plans and pricing explainedYou'll find quite a few options when browsing NordVPN plans. The 2-year Standard plan costs $80.73 upfront, which is $2.99 per month over the life of the subscription. The 1-year Standard plan costs $67.35 upfront, or $4.49 per month . You'll save 45% in total.

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We're seeing tons of great deals on gaming gear, including solid-state drives (SSDs) that can be used to expand your PS5's storage capacity. One of the best Cyber Monday PS5 SSD deals you can grab right now is $100 off the WD Black SN850X with 1TB of storage. If you're shopping for extra PS5 storage, we recommend picking up this deal while it's still kicking. For more M.2 SSD options, be sure to check out our guide to the best SSDs for PS5. You can also find more of the holiday's best deals in our guide to the best Cyber Monday deals.

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These Cyber Monday PS5 deals even include deals on the new PlayStation 5 Slim, which features more storage packed into a smaller size. The best Cyber Monday PS5 console deals todayThe best Cyber Monday PS5 accessory deals todayThe best Cyber Monday PS5 game deals todayPS5 Cyber Monday FAQsWhat's different between the PS5 Slim and the original PS5? The PS5 Slim with disc drive typically costs the same as the original PS5 with disc drive at $500; the digital-edition PS5 Slim will cost $450, which is $50 more than the original digital-edition PS5. The original digital-edition PS5 costs $400, so it's $100 cheaper than PS5 models that include a disc drive. At $450, this redesigned model will cost slightly more than the original digital-edition PS5.

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These are the best Black Friday PS5 deals we've seen since the console launched in 2020, and the discounts even include the newly released slim PlayStation 5 model. We expect these Black Friday PS5 deals to last through today, November 24, and could extend to Cyber Monday on November 27. Best PS5 Black Friday deals todayPS5 Black Friday FAQsWhat's different between the PS5 Slim and the original PS5? The standard PS5 slim costs the same as the original PS5 at $500; the PS5 slim digital edition will cost $450, which is $50 more than the original digital-edition PS5. The original digital-edition PS5 costs $400, so it's $100 cheaper than the standard PS5.

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Right now, you can snag excellent Black Friday hard drive deals, and I've scoured through all of the discounts to find three models that I think are especially worth the money. With that in mind, the three best Black Friday hard drive deals I'm recommending include some of the fastest and most modern solid state drives (SSDs) you can buy. Best Black Friday deals on hard drives todayDoes my hard drive need a heatsink? All three of the hard drives I recommend come with heatsinks to help cool them during heavy use. Which brand hard drive should you buy?

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Learn moreBlack Friday is going strong with tons of great deals on gaming gear, including solid state drives (SSDs) that are perfect for expanding your PS5 console's storage. One of the best Black Friday PS5 SSD deals right now is on the WD Black SN850X with 1TB of storage. The WD Black SN850X more than doubles the PS5's built-in storage, and it exceeds the required speeds needed to play PS5 games. It comes with a heatsink as well, which Sony recommends for all PS5 drives. If you're looking for more M.2 SSD options, check out our guide to the best SSDs for PS5.

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That's why I'm spending Prime Day looking out for the gaming deals that are actually worth your money. I've been scouring Amazon Prime Big Deal Day's kitchen section to find Prime Day deals on kitchen items. Displays can vary a lot in performance, so figuring out which Prime Day deals on TVs are worth your money can be tricky. Some of the best Prime Day deals on printers include the Brother MFC-J1010DW, a budget multi-function unit that's less than $80. I'm also loving the Prime Day deals on Rivet furniture (read our Rivet review), including 15% off a leather sectional.

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Learn moreWe're more than halfway through Amazon's fall Prime Day event, but the deals are still coming hot and fast. This includes a big discount on a solid state drive that can massively boost your games' load times and performance. The best Prime Day SSD deal we've found is on the Samsung 990 Pro, which is discounted by up to 40%. And for more deal recommendation, check out our live roundup of all the best Prime Day deals. The best Samsung 990 Pro SSD Prime Day dealsOnce you click through to Amazon, you can select the Samsung 990 Pro's exact capacity, and whether it includes a dedicated heatsink.

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Learn moreDiscounts on Apple iPad tablets are among the top deals available during the latest Amazon Prime Day sales event, Prime Big Deal Days, which lasts from October 10 through October 11. Be sure to check back for more of the best Prime Day iPad deals as the sale continues. And for even more savings, check out our liveblog rounding up all of the best Prime Day deals across every product category. The best Prime Day iPad dealsHow to choose the right iPadThe right iPad for you will depend on your specific needs and budget. The current iterations of the standard iPad, iPad Mini, and iPad Air each offer only 64GB or 256GB of storage.

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Google launched its new flagship Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones at the company's Made by Google event on Wednesday. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are available to preorder now ahead of their October 12 release date. AdvertisementAdvertisementGoogle Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro: priceThe Google Pixel 8 starts at $699 with 128GB of storage. The Google Pixel 8 Pro starts at $999 with 128GB of storage. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are available to preorder now from Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store website.

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☆ Apple iPhone 15 Pro review: Lighter weight makes a huge difference
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +13 min

In addition to the Pro models, Apple also offers two cheaper options, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, which cost $799 and $899 and up. Here's what's new and exciting about the iPhone 15 Pro phones:What's goodTitaniumThe "natural titanium" finish is the most noticeable new iPhone color. The iPhone 14 Pro is in the back and the iPhone 15 Pro is in the front. On the right: 5x zoom photo taken with the iPhone 15 Pro Max Kif Leswing/CNBCIt's also a reason to reach for the bigger iPhone 15 Pro Max over the cheaper but lighter and smaller iPhone 15 Pro. ConclusionThe iPhone 15 Pro on the left, the iPhone 15 Pro Max on the right.

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☆ Buying an iPhone 15? These are the trade-in values of your old Apple, Samsung and Google devices
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The tech giant this week unveiled its iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models at an event at its Cupertino, California headquarters, finally ditching the 11-year-old Lightning port in favor of USB-C. The iPhone 15 will start at $799 when it hits stores on Sept. 22, while the iPhone 15 Pro will start at $999 for the 128GB model. Prices for the phones will go as high as $1,599 for the most expensive iPhone 15 Pro Max with 1TB of storage, while the iPhone 15 Plus' price tops out at $1,199. Apple will also accept Samsung and Google users who want to convert, offering up to $325 for the newest Samsung phones and $125 for the latest Pixel. If you're thinking of buying the latest iPhone, take a look at what your old device might be worth if it's in good working condition.

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So before you run out of space, you should check out the best microSD cards for the Nintendo Switch. Here are nine of the best microSD cards for your Nintendo Switch. The standard Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite only come with 32GB of built-in storage, and even the upgraded Switch OLED only comes with 64GB. The standard Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, and Nintendo Switch OLED are all compatible with microSD cards that have up to 2TB in memory capacity — anything higher won't work. All of the products we highlighted as the best microSD cards for Nintendo Switch fit these criteria.

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And its flagship gaming brand, Republic of Gamers (ROG), offers a range of graphics cards, desktop towers, monitors, and more — including laptops, like the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is a gaming laptop that packs premium performance into a lightweight package. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Gaming Laptop (GA402XY) The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023) is a slim gaming laptop equipped with top-tier hardware. Asus ROG Zephyrus G14: SpecsAsus produces a variety of different G14 models, each with different specifications. The Zephyrus G14's bright screen, great performance, and portability make it a perfect match for gamers or creative professionals on the go.

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Whatever your muse, you should not go a step further in your purchase journey without considering this rare gaming laptop deal on the ASUS ROG Flow X16. It came to market at around $2,000 and has hovered between $1,400 and $1,600 in recent months, but Best Buy has it down to $1,100 right now. A gaming laptop deal too good to pass upDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Great Price ASUS ROG Flow X16 The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is a 2-in-1 gaming laptop that can double as a tablet. Grab yours at Best Buy with the link ahead.

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Say hello to the new Galaxy Tab S9 family, comprising three siblings that get bigger the more you're willing to spend on them—take your pick between the Galaxy Tab S9 (11 inches), S9 Plus (12.4 inches), and S9 Ultra (14.5 inches). Note: The link above allows you to select the exact model, storage, and wireless configuration you want across all three Galaxy Tab S9 models. For a limited time, Samsung offers free storage upgrades on all Galaxy Tab S9 purchases. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 preorder dealsOne of the most significant benefits of preordering a Galaxy Tab S9 is the free storage upgrade, regardless of which version you buy. If you're interested in the 1TB Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, you can get $150 off instantly at checkout.

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Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Z Fold 5 during a launch event at its Seoul headquarters. We'll walk you through all the available Z Fold 5 preorder deals and add fresh ones below as they come in. You can preorder the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 today for a starting price of $1,799.99 for the 256GB model, and for a limited time, Samsung is automatically upgrading those orders to 512GB for free. A little bit awkward, as the Z Fold 5 is perhaps best described as a belt-tightening refinement on a maturing form factor. The 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED Flex Display is brighter at 1,750 nits (a 30% improvement compared to the Z Fold 4).

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☆ An unopened, first-generation iPhone from 2007 just sold for a record-breaking $190,000 at auction — more than 317 times its original price
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-17 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

An unopened, original Apple iPhone from 2007 fetched nearly $200,000 at auction. The 4 GB first-generation iPhone sold for $190,372, blowing past sales estimates of $50,000 to $100,000. The sale price is more than 317 times the iPhone's original price of $599. The sale shattered the record set in February, when an unopened, first-generation 8 GB iPhone sold at auction for $63,356.40. The original iPhone sold at auction Sunday belonged to a member of the original engineering team at Apple when the iPhone first launched.

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