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Indeed, starting at $499, the Pixel 8a is less expensive than the base $699 Pixel 8 and $999 Pixel 8 Pro. AdvertisementGoogle Pixel 8a: FeaturesThe Google Pixel 8a in "Aloe" (left) and "Bay" (right). The Pixel 8a's cameras aren't the same as the Pixel 8's — they're actually the identical cameras from the Pixel 7a. AdvertisementGoogle Pixel 8a: PriceThere are two storage options for the Pixel 8a models, 128GB and 256GB, with the higher storage option only available in the "Obsidian" colorway. Storage Pixel 8a 128GB $499 256GB $559AdvertisementThe Google Pixel 8a is available for preorder now from the online Google Store, Best Buy, Amazon, and carriers like Verizon.

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The last time new iPads were released was in 2022, when some models got a refresh, including a standard 10th-generation iPad and iPad Air and Pro models. AdvertisementNew iPad Pros with OLED displaysThe expected upcoming iPad Pros could be quite a significant update. At the same time, OLED displays could hike the minimum price even further for the iPad Pro models, which are already the most expensive devices among the best iPads, starting at $799. The iPad Air has only been available in a 10.9-inch model to this point. The whole package could make the iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard combination look similar to a Mac laptop.

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☆ Joyner Lucas on dropping a new album, working with Will Smith and Mark Wahlberg
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( John Lynch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Lucas: Right. Lucas: Right. Lucas: Right. You got billionaires right now that feel like they need to make more money, right? Lucas: Right.

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☆ Hip-hop legend Chuck D on advocating for healthcare price transparency
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( John Lynch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

On Tuesday, he joined Fat Joe and Foo Fighters in a Washington, DC, event to advocate for healthcare price transparency. AdvertisementOn Tuesday, Chuck D of Public Enemy joined Fat Joe, Valerie June, and the Foo Fighters in a Washington, DC, event to advocate for greater price transparency in the US healthcare system. I was reached out to as they was trying to get the voice of hip hop, the voices of hip hop, to try to be that extra voice to get the importance of this across. I got projects with Def Jam, but you know, that's a fly in a big vat of buttermilk. But 40 years later, that's not gonna be the major way that you make people think, I don't think.

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HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Nick Bosa has been making a high-profile impact for the San Francisco 49ers on Sundays ever since entering the league as the No. "Nick’s gotten really good at it. I’m not as nervous anymore.’"He is really good at it. Nick doesn’t waste words because he doesn’t use many of them.”The speeches aren't long, lasting just a few minutes. “But once I get it down what I’m thinking what I’m going to say, I’ll be fine.”___

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“This is the pinnacle,” Williams said about playing the Kansas City Chiefs for a championship on Sunday. The way these last four years went for me, I’m super grateful.”Williams career has been revitalized since he arrived in San Francisco in 2020, after sitting out the previous season in Washington. But he’s a guy I’m not shy doing that about because he’ll be there and he should be there first ballot. Williams said the offensive line fined him when he first got the extra locker but everyone knows he's worthy of it. Williams knows he’s far closer to the end of his career than the beginning, but he’s not quite ready to hang it up and retire.

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(AP) — The Chiefs' Travis Kelce and the 49ers' George Kittle are best of friends when they are off the field. The king of Tight End U,” Kelce said of Kittle, when asked about their relationship. “He's the best tight end in the league and deservingly so this year. Kittle had two more catches in the NFC title game against Detroit to set up his rematch with Kelce and the Chiefs. “I couldn't be more proud of him,” Kelce said, “couldn't be more honored, really, to go up against George in another Super Bowl.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Steve Wilks has had a roller coaster ride in his first season as defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers. But the season will end with Wilks calling plays in the Super Bowl with the task of slowing down Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Wilks then joined the Niners staff, while the Panthers had a 2-15 season and fired coach Frank Reich after 11 games. Wilks is now headed to his third Super Bowl as an assistant coach, having lost previous trips in the 2006 season with Chicago and the 2015 season with Carolina when he was a defensive backs coach. While Wilks is focused on the task at hand, he did take time to send out a message on social media after the Niners won the NFC title game.

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☆ Megan Thee Stallion and Warner Music Group sign 'innovative' new agreement that enables her to stay independent while working with the company's resources
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( John Lynch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewMegan Thee Stallion and Warner Music Group (WMG) signed a new agreement on Friday, Business Insider has learned. In this agreement, the three-time, Grammy-winning artist will release music through Hot Girl Productions — her independent music and entertainment entity — and simultaneously work with Warner Music and its international affiliates. AdvertisementFollowing the settlement, Megan released two independent singles, "Cobra" and "Hiss," the latter of which stands at No. "This new chapter with Warner Music Group will shift the landscape in the music industry and empower other independent artists to follow in her footsteps and claim their power. It's also a testament to Max's ability to reimagine the relationships that major music companies can engage in with independent artists."

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A run of big draft hits in previous years, two trades for All-Pros and perhaps the greatest get out of jail free card in draft history. He's done all that while getting a salary of $870,000 this season, allowing San Francisco to spend big at other spots. San Francisco also invested heavily in McCaffrey and have the highest-paid fullback in the league in All-Pro Kyle Juszczyk. San Francisco added to the position by dealing a third-round pick at the trade deadline for a former No. San Francisco used a fourth-round pick on punter Mitch Wishnowsky in 2019.

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☆ The affordable new OnePlus 12 phones could make you reconsider options from Samsung, Google, or even Apple. Here's a hands-on look and how to preorder.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Antonio Villas-Boas | John Lynch | Senior Tech Reporter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Learn moreOnePlus announced the launch of its latest OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R phones in the US on Thursday after launching the devices in China in December 2023. Antonio Villas-Boas/Business InsiderThe OnePlus 12 is available to preorder now from the OnePlus website, Amazon, and Best Buy. The OnePlus 12R is also available for preorder from the OnePlus website, Amazon, and Best Buy. The OnePlus 12 supports 80W wired charging speeds and 50W wireless charging speeds, which still astounds me after reviewing hundreds of phones. Photos taken with the OnePlus 12 have truly impressed so far, with gorgeous lighting and vibrant colors that aren’t oversaturated.

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☆ Fat Joe on teaming up with Jelly Roll and Wyclef Jean to advocate for healthcare price transparency in Washington, DC
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( John Lynch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Around 500 Congress members and government officials attended to watch Joe perform with artists Jelly Roll and Wyclef Jean, according to the artist's rep. You know, I'm an open book. Jelly Roll, Fat Joe, and Wyclef Jean. Power to the Patients/Shareif ZiyadatWhat made Jelly Roll and Wyclef Jean the right folk to link with on this particular event? AdvertisementAnd this year, you know, I'm a huge fan of Jelly Roll.

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☆ Apple's biggest new product since the iPhone, the Vision Pro, launches soon — here's how to order the 'spatial reality' headset
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Antonio Villas-Boas | John Lynch | Senior Tech Reporter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Apple Vision Pro is a mixed-reality device that combines virtual and augmented reality, but Apple would rather you call it a "spatial reality" headset. AdvertisementApple Vision Pro: How to orderPrepare for the (slightly convoluted) process of ordering an Apple Vision Pro. AppleThe purchasing process for the Apple Vision Pro is more involved than the company's other products. AdvertisementApple Vision Pro: FeaturesThe Vision Pro projects hovering displays to your eyes, and can be used to run apps as you would on a Mac computer with multiple monitors. The Apple Vision Pro can also play videos on a hovering display that feels like a huge TV.

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Samsung's new lineup includes the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra. SamsungThe base Galaxy S24 starts at $799.99, the Galaxy S24 Plus at $999.99, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra at $1,299.99. AdvertisementSamsung Galaxy S24: New featuresSamsung brought several new features and updates to its Galaxy S24 lineup. The base Galaxy S24 model is now 6.2 inches instead of 6.1, and the Galaxy S24 Plus is now 6.7 inches rather than 6.6 inches. The base Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus also got a slight redesign with less rounded, more rectangular edges.

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If you're hoping to stretch your dollar, you'd be wise to shop the Cyber Monday graphics card deals available right now. We've kept track of the season's best discounts and sales and gathered the best graphics card highlights to make buying easier. Below, you can find some of the best Cyber Monday graphics card deals available now, from trustworthy manufacturers and reliable retailers, so you don't have to worry about scams. Best Cyber Monday graphics card dealsBoth Nvidia and AMD cards have their strengths. Obviously, if you're buying one of these cards, you're either building your own PC or upgrading one you already own.

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Though Apple's store only has a gift card promotion right now, several other retailers are offering much better Cyber Monday iPhone deals. The best Cyber Monday Apple iPhone deals come straight through carriers like AT&T and Verizon. It's worth noting that most Cyber Monday Apple iPhone deals aren't just a straight discount on the iPhone itself. To help, we've rounded up the best Cyber Monday iPhone deals below, as well as the stipulations some of them require. The best Cyber Monday Apple iPhone dealsSome Cyber Monday trade-in deals lead to huge discounts on iPhones, and many let you get an iPhone entirely for free.

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Tech discounts feature prominently among the best Cyber Monday deals and include stellar sales on headphones and earbuds. There are several different types of headphones and earbuds, but we're focusing on wireless noise-canceling headphones, wireless earbuds, with a sprinkling of gaming headsets. Best Cyber Monday deals on headphonesBeats Solo3 $99.95 $199.95 Save 50% The Solo3 headphones are perfect for commuting, studying, the gym, or zoning out during family road trips. The Galaxy Buds 2 are a great choice for Android users seeking a solid pair of mid-range buds. Best Cyber Monday deals on gaming headphones

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Some of the best discounts we've found include a few Cyber Monday Chromebook deals that bring already affordable laptops down to even lower prices. These Cyber Monday Chromebook deals are expected to run until midnight and we likely won't see discounts like this again until Prime Day in the summer. Best Cyber Monday Chromebook deals right nowWhat is a Chromebook? A Chromebook is a budget-friendly laptop that uses Google's ChromeOS rather than Windows or Mac operating systems. If you think you might want something a bit more powerful than a Chromebook, be sure to check out our guide to all of the best Cyber Monday laptop deals for Windows and Mac options.

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And if that's still too pricey for you, we've also found another bundle that includes a standard Nintendo Switch console, a digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and three months of Nintendo Switch Online. These Nintendo Switch bundles tend to sell out quickly, especially when they involved limited edition models like that Smash Bros. bundle. The best Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch bundlesThe best Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch game dealsThe bundles are great, but considering how popular the Switch has been for the past six years, there's a decent chance you own one already. Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deals FAQsIs it worth buying a Nintendo Switch on Cyber Monday? Rumors about a possible successor to the Nintendo Switch — whether that be a "Switch 2" or something completely new — have been passed around for years.

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Learn moreCyber Monday deals are underway, and we're seeing rare discounts on a wide range of audio equipment from Sonos. Among the best Sonos Cyber Monday deals is a $180 discount on the Sonos Arc Soundbar, which matches the lowest price to date on one of the best soundbars you can buy, and the recently released Sonos Era 100 speaker has its first-ever discount at $50 off. Check out the top deals below, and find extended lists of Sonos deals on the Sonos website and on Amazon. If you're looking for further savings across all product categories, head over to our roundup of the best Cyber Monday deals. Best Sonos Cyber Monday deals

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Some of the best iPad deals we saw during Black Friday sold out quickly, so you don't want to sit on the fence too long if you're thinking of buying one. Some iPad Air tablets are also on sale through Cyber Monday; take $100 off the latest iPad Air model with or without cellular connectivity. All Apple iPad Cyber Monday deals are expected to last through at least midnight on November 27, though with how good the discounts are, we recommend snagging them immediately. The best Apple iPad Cyber Monday deals todaySee more Cyber Monday iPad deals on Amazon. Apple iPad Cyber Monday FAQsIs Cyber Monday a good time to buy an iPad?

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These deals include $100 off the 10th-generation iPad, with the 64GB Wifi model selling for $349 and the 256GB Wifi model for $499. All Apple iPad Black Friday deals are expected to last through at least midnight on November 24, though with how good the discounts are, we recommend jumping on them immediately. The best Apple iPad Black Friday deals todayApple iPad Black Friday FAQsIs Black Friday a good time to buy an iPad? What's the best iPad model to buy? For instance, the 64GB 9th-generation iPad with only Wifi connectivity is $230 while the 256GB 10-generation iPad with Wifi is $500.

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I've served as Business Insider's main PC gaming reporter for a while now, so I know a thing or two about how graphics cards stack up to one another. The deals below are some of the best Black Friday graphics card deals I've found. AMD Radeon cards tend to offer more power per dollar spent, but Nvidia RTX cards handle features like ray-tracing better. Obviously if you're buying one of these cards, you're either building your own PC or upgrading one you already own. But if you're interested in buying a pre-built gaming PC with one of these cards, check out our guide to the best gaming PCs for some recommendations.

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☆ Black Friday Apple iPhone deals: Get a free iPhone 15 model with trade-in
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Antonio Villas-Boas | John Lynch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

However, that doesn't stop other retailers from having their own Black Friday Apple iPhone deals. The best Black Friday Apple iPhone deals come from carriers like Verizon and AT&T. Black Friday Apple iPhone deals from any retailers, including carriers, aren't typically a straightforward discount on an iPhone. The best Black Friday Apple iPhone dealsThe reward of going through one of these hurdles can easily be worth it. The free Apple Watch and iPad is incredibly generous, but the data plan requirement for each is a catch to consider.

Organizations: Apple, Verizon, AT, T, Apple Watch

☆ Apple just announced 3 new Mac computers with faster M3 processors — here's what you need to know and how to order
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( William Antonelli | John Lynch | Tech Reporter For Insider Reviews | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Here's a rundown of everything you need to know about Apple's new M3 MacBook Pro and iMac models. AdvertisementAdvertisementComparing the new MacBook Pro modelsThe 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models received an upgrade to the M3 chipset. You can buy the 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M3, M3 Pro, or M3 Max; and you can buy the 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M3 Pro or M3 Max. The M3 Pro and M3 Max MacBook Pros are also available in a new color: Space Black. The 14-inch MacBook Pro model starts at $1,599, and the 16-inch MacBook Pro starts at $2,499.

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