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☆ Apple's showdown with its Chinese rival Huawei is here as both companies launch new smartphones on the same day
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Hours after Apple unveiled its iPhone 16 models earlier this month, Huawei announced the Mate XT would drop on the same day. Huawei's Mate XT trifold smartphone secured millions of preorders. John Ricky/Anadolu via GettyThe disparity could be partly due to how Huawei distributed the first batch of Mate XT sales. Apple's iPhone 16 line starts at $800. The iPhone 16 offers a new "camera control" button and brings the "action" button previously found only on the iPhone 15 Pro models to the entry-level iPhone 16 as well.

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Apple on Monday charged into the artificial intelligence craze with a new iPhone lineup that marks the company’s latest attempt to latch onto a technology trend and transform it into a cultural phenomenon. The four different iPhone 16 models will all come equipped with special chips needed to power a suite if AI tools that Apple hopes will make its marquee product even more indispensable and reverse a recent sales slump. Most of Apple’s AI functions will roll out as part of a free software update to iOS 18, the operating system that will power the iPhone 16 coming out in December. English will be the featured language at launch but an update enabling other languages will come out next year, according to Apple. Although Apple is releasing a free version of its operating system to propel its on-device AI features, the chip needed to run the technology is only available on the iPhone 16 lineup and the high-end iPhone 15 models that came out a year ago.

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For the first time, Google's Pixel Pro series comes in two sizes with the introduction of the brand new Pixel 9 Pro XL. It's the Pixel 9 Pro that offers something that wasn't available before — a Pixel Pro with a smaller display. AdvertisementPixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XLThe Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro models are evolutions over previous generations. Antonio Villas-Boas/Business InsiderGoogle's Pixel 9 Pro Fold is also a total evolution of the original Google Pixel Fold. AdvertisementThe Pixel 9 starts at $799, the Pixel 9 Pro at $999, the Pixel 9 Pro XL at $1,099, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold at $1,799.

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The Pixel Watch 3, which comes in a familiar 41mm size and, for the first time, a larger 45mm size, is available to preorder now ahead of a September 10 release date. AdvertisementGoogle Pixel Watch 3: FeaturesGoogle updated the display for the Pixel Watch 3 to its super-bright Actua display, which can reach a brightness of up to 2000 nits and should make glancing at the Pixel Watch 3 for the time, widgets, and workout data effortless in bright sunny conditions. The new 45mm Pixel Watch 3 is the biggest Pixel Watch so far. Antonio Villas-Boas/Business InsiderApart from a new larger size (45mm) and Actua display, little has changed about Google's signature Pixel Watch design, or even its internals. The Pixel Watch 3 will roll out with Google's Wear OS 5 operating system, which introduces the new Auto Bedtime Mode.

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☆ Google's big Pixel event was sure giving OpenAI vibes
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Google may have taken Sam Altman's apparent dig at its event "aesthetic" into consideration. Google's Made By Google Pixel event featured dim lighting and a simple setup with wood in the background. The event aesthetic draws a sharp contrast from Google I/O and the Made By Google event last year. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. The OpenAI CEO made the apparent dig about the vibe of Google's I/O event back in May, and the tech giant seems to have switched up its event staging for its most recent Made By Google event, which took place Tuesday.

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View at AmazonThere are even more options for Prime Day Apple Watches, and Prime Day iPads still available in our other guides. For an extensive breakdown divided up by size, see our full roundup of Prime Day TV deals. View at AmazonThere are even more sleep deals where those came from — check out our roundups of the best Prime Day mattress deals and Prime Day pillow deals. Do I need to be an Amazon Prime member to buy Prime Day deals? Amazon Prime Day deals are comparable to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with the main difference being that Amazon is the only participating retailer.

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Prime Day TV dealsThis Prime Day, we're seeing some of the biggest price drops of the year on top TV models from our favorite brands. Prime Day laptop dealsLaptops go on sale year-round, but Prime Day is traditionally the best time of year to make a purchase. Prime Day mattress dealsMattresses go on sale several times a year, but few sales offer as lucrative mattress discounts as Prime Day. Prime Day Amazon device dealsDuring Prime Day, many of the best Amazon devices see their lowest prices ever. Prime Day travel dealsSummer travel is underway, and so are the best Prime Day deals on luggage and backpacks.

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☆ The influencer-marketing strategies that made brands like Adobe and Google Pixel favorites for creators from underrepresented backgrounds to work with
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Shriya Bhattacharya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

"Influencer marketing is so personal, it's about the creator," Jenkins said. Several industry experts, including creators, have said this is because brands routinely pay creators of color less than their white counterparts on collaborations. AdvertisementSome companies like Pandora, however, have earned reputations among creators of color for fair compensation, prompting them to develop long-term partnerships spanning years. We also give the creator creative latitude whenever we can and let them co-create the concept based on what is authentic to their experience." "We usually know going into a negotiation where it's going to start and where it's going to end up."

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☆ Apple’s AI: We’ve seen some of this before
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

On the other hand, however, other AI tools look familiar from what we’ve seen on the market. Ahead of the demo, the company emphasized that the majority of the new tools are powered by Apple Intelligence. If you want your email to sound more professional, or more friendly, Apple says its AI will take a stab. Siri’s AI flexApple really flexes its AI muscle, however, when it comes to Siri, which Apple says is taking a massive step forward by becoming more contextually relevant and more personal. In the demo, Apple showed how someone could upload a picture of vegetables at a farmer’s market and ask what they could make for dinner.

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The Google Pixel 8a is Google's latest budget-friendly release in the Pixel lineup, and it's worth protecting with one of the best Google Pixel 8a screen protectors to ensure its longevity. Among the best Google Pixel 8a screen protectors, our top pick is the Zagg Glass Elite screen protector, which has provided long-lasting and dependable protection in past testing. See our guide to the best Google Pixel 8a cases for top options. A screen protector made for the Pixel 8 will not fit on a Pixel 8a, as the Pixel 8a is both slightly taller and wider than its predecessor. If you're instead looking to protect the screen of a Pixel 8, see our guide to the best Google Pixel 8 screen protectors currently available.

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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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Every weekend, the store offers a wide variety of deals on top products, so I've gathered the best Best Buy deals available now for you to shop. Whether you need a quick gift or want to upgrade your own tech, keep scrolling to find the best Best Buy deals you can shop below. Best Buy sale quicklinks Apple Watches : Get up to $100 off select models. Shop at Best BuyThis is just a small taste of this weekend's top Best Buy sale picks. Check out the full selection over at the Best Buy website.

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☆ Google launching AI photo eraser for iPhone and Android phones in May
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Alex Koller | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Rick Osterloh, Google's senior vice president, Devices & Services, speaks during a product launch event for the Google Pixel 8, and Pixel 8 pro phones, Pixel Watch 2, and Pixel Buds Pro earbuds, in New York on October 4, 2023. Google announced Wednesday that it will make several of its photo-editing tools powered by generative artificial intelligence free to all users of Google Photos. The Google Photos AI features include Magic Eraser, which removes unwanted objects from photos; Photo Unblur, which sharpens out-of-focus images; and Portrait Light, which can rebalance a photo's lighting. As part of next month's roll-out, Google is also broadening access to its Magic Editor feature to all Pixel devices. All Google Photos users on Android and iOS will receive 10 Magic Editor photo saves per month, according to the announcement.

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☆ Apple wants to make more smart home devices — which may not be dumb
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Peter Kafka | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In the meantime we may see something decidedly less ambitious out of Apple: New iPads. It would be like a more portable Facebook portal. And while I've never heard of the Google Pixel, I had heard of the Facebook Portal, and... Facebook doesn't sell those anymore. On the other hand: My colleague Katie Notopoulos loved the Facebook Portal. But you never know: I spent decades not wearing a watch, and now if I forget to put on my Apple Watch before I leave the house I get anxious about losing my steps for the day.

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☆ How your iPhone could get better if Apple loses its big legal battle
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

More smartwatch optionsA Google Pixel Watch and the iPhone don't play as nicely together as an Apple Watch and the iPhone. GoogleIf the Apple Watch isn't your cup of tea, a court loss for the company could make using an alternative watch with the iPhone more seamless. Prosecutors said the Apple Watch depends too much on the iPhone while other smartwatches aren't nearly as compatible with the iOS system. iOS users might have been overcharged for music streaming subscriptions due to the fees placed on app developers by Apple, regulators said. "This lawsuit threatens who we are and the principles that set Apple products apart in fiercely competitive markets," Apple told BI in a statement.

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☆ All the ways Apple is a monopoly, according to its critics
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Here are some of the ways the DOJ says Apple is a monopoly. AdvertisementHere are a few ways the DOJ argues that Apple maintains a tight hold over the iPhone ecosystem — and keeps competitors out. The suit argues that Apple sets conditions for the apps it allows on the App Store and imposes anti-competitive rules and regulations. The suit argues that Apple makes third-party messaging apps on the iPhone "worse" than Apple messages. Digital WalletsIt's becoming more common for iPhone users to pay for items with Apple Pay, the company's digital wallet system.

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Learn moreAmazon's Big Spring Sale features limited-time discounts on various products, from family apparel to popular tech items, including great headphone deals on several top models from brands we love. Highlights include the Soundcore Life Q30, our pick for the best budget noise-cancelling headphones, which are back down to an all-time low price. You can also get $100 off the high-end Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones or snag a pair of Apple's AirPods Pro for $60 off their full retail price. If you're not sure which pair is right for you, check out our guides to the best noise-cancelling headphones, best wireless earbuds, and best Apple AirPods to learn more. These wireless earbuds offer good sound with active noise cancellation, 11-hour battery life, and Fast Pair for quick, seamless switching between compatible Android devices.

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☆ Kate’s doctored photo raises concerns about tools that let everyone easily edit images
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Brian Fung | Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Although celebrities have altered photos with editing tools for years, images taken of the royal family have a historical importance and are expected to be authentic. The use of image editing to present a false narrative goes back almost to the dawn of photography itself. Image tools with generative AI will allow so much more than photo manipulation because people will be able to create images from completely new scenarios. As AI images hit the mainstream, it will open up more discussions around transparency and the need to regulate usage so news outlets and the public can better spot AI-generated and augmented images, he said. Although AI image watermarks already being implemented on certain platforms, mandating that will be a challenge, Hayden said.

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☆ A photo editor says it's 'astonishing' Kensington Palace released the recent image of Kate Middleton
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Shubhangi Goel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Kensington Palace released the image of Middleton and her children — Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis — on Sunday, writing that the photo was taken by Price William. Kensington Palace previously announced that Middleton underwent a planned abdominal surgery in January. AdvertisementOne photo editor who dissected the image told Business Insider he was surprised the photo was released in the first place. "It's astonishing that Kensington Palace released it, and even more bewildering that the wires distributed it," said Patrick Witty. Kensington Palace did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

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☆ Luxury glamping site offering 'utter peace and tranquillity' ordered to close over loud sex-noise complaints
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-09 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewA luxury "glamping" site in the UK that claimed to offer "utter peace and tranquillity" has been ordered to close following a series of noise complaints, The Guardian reported. AdvertisementMel Sims, another neighbor, said that the loud noise from the site in the summer would often go on past midnight, with swearing, music, and "sex in the thin tents." Following the complaints, the local council rejected an application for planning permission for two 16-foot tents, noting their proximity to neighboring residential properties and lack of soundproofing. In 2022, Google Pixel took staff on a glamping trip to AutoCamp Catskills in Upstate New York for its Camp Pixel Summit.

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Oura will now sell its smart rings on Amazon , its latest retail expansion as the health and wellness wearable space continues to grow. Starting Thursday, Oura will have its full selection of rings and accessories available to U.S. shoppers on Amazon through its own brand store. The move also comes as Oura faces a new challenge from Samsung in the smart ring category, as well as other wearables adding more health benefits. More than one million Oura rings have been sold to date, according to Oura. As for Samsung's potential entry into a ring, Sweeny said Oura is viewing it "as a positive thing."

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☆ The way AI will be sold to a skeptical public is starting to become clear
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Michelle Castillo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Many AI companies struggle with customers understanding how the product won't take away their ability to think for themselves. A few took the opportunity of the Super Bowl to change the narrative. There many winners and losers among the messages attempted by brands in the big Super Bowl advertising bets. In Microsoft's Super Bowl ad, a group of people overcome challenges ranging from opening their own business to getting a college degree. There's no bigger stage to get your humanizing message across than the Super Bowl, Microsoft's Kumar said.

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☆ Super Bowl Ads Ditch Politics for Celebs, Taylor Swift and AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Feb. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +4 min

By Sheila Dang(Reuters) - Fans can expect celebrities and more lighthearted commercials, along with glimpses of Taylor Swift, during the Super Bowl on Sunday, as corporate advertisers avoid the recent practice of using the big game to promote social causes. While high-priced Super Bowl commercials often play for laughs in trying to make an impression, the flashy productions can also reflect the national mood. Budweiser in 2017 used the Super Bowl to depict Anheuser-Busch's founder making the journey from Germany to America in 1857, encountering xenophobia and discrimination along the way. NONPROFITS GET IN ON THE GAMEWhile corporations may steer clear of potentially divisive issues, at least two nonprofits have announced Super Bowl ads. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) will air a tense anti-cheese commercial featuring actress Edie Falco and a mother cow in distress.

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Learn moreMint Mobile has made a name for itself by offering low prices for cell phone services — and Mint Mobile's Cyber Monday deals take this reputation to the next level. Right now, new customers can get an extra three months free when purchasing three months of Mint Mobile, or an extra six months free when buying a six-month plan and bundling a new phone. Mint Mobile Cyber Monday dealsThese are fantastic deals, especially for a carrier that's already as affordable as Mint Mobile. Make sure to check out the extended list of phones that Mint Mobile will let you include in the six-month deal. As cell phone plan deals go this year, this is one of the best we've seen and worthy of a shout-out on our Cyber Monday deals roundup.

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