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☆ Snap shares jump on deal with Amazon that lets users buy products without changing apps
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Jonathan Vanian | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Snap shares rose 8% on Tuesday after the company confirmed a deal with Amazon that lets users buy products from the online retailer without leaving the app. The agreement follows a similar deal between Meta and Amazon and is designed to make purchasing easier for Snap users. "Customers in the U.S. will see real-time pricing, Prime eligibility, delivery estimates, and product details on select Amazon product ads in Snapchat as part of the new experience," an Amazon spokesperson said in a statement. "In-app shopping with Amazon is available for select products advertised on Snapchat and sold by Amazon or by independent sellers in Amazon's store." Last week, Meta debuted a new feature as part of a deal with Amazon that lets Facebook and Instagram users link their accounts so they can more easily purchase goods they see in Amazon ads without leaving the Meta apps.

Persons: Evan Spiegel, Meta, Maurice Rahmey, they've Organizations: Inc, Amazon, Meta, Facebook, CNBC, Bank of America Locations: New York, U.S, Snapchat

☆ In an iPhone World, Android Users Can Now Fit In
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-28 | by ( Dalvin Brown | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

It is hard being the green-bubble guy. Timofey Galyukov has often felt digital exclusion since he got his first smartphone in 2016—an Android-powered Google Pixel. His close-knit group of iPhone-wielding friends plan their basketball games and weekend outings using Apple ’s iMessage. They would leave Galyukov out because they didn’t want his Android phone turning their chat bubbles green.

Persons: Galyukov Organizations: Apple

☆ Goodbye Green Bubbles: The Android User’s Survival Guide in an Apple World
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-28 | by ( Dalvin Brown | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Persons: Galyukov Organizations: Apple

Below are 13 of the best Google Pixel Watch 2 bands from brands like Spigen and Google. While the following bands should work on both the original Pixel Watch and the Pixel Watch 2, it's important to double-check each strap's compatibility before purchasing. Best Google Pixel Watch 2 bandsWhen you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreFAQsWhat is the best Google Pixel Watch 2 band? Yes, the bands above work with both the original Pixel Watch, as well as the Pixel Watch 2.

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☆ Motorola wants you to wear its new flexible smartphone around your wrist like a slap bracelet. See how the concept works.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Motorola unveiled a concept for a smartphone you can wear on your wrist like a big slap bracelet. The "adaptive display" concept can also be folded multiple ways to stand upright, like a standard phone. It's not the first bendy phone; Motorola flaunted another foldable phone as recently as 2016. Motorola showed off its new concept for a smartphone that you can wear like a slap bracelet on your wrist at the annual Lenovo Tech World event held this week. Lenovo, which owns Motorola, had another concept for a phone you could wrap around your wrist at its Tech World event in 2016.

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☆ How options traders are setting up for the major tech earnings this week
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( Michael Khouw | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +15 min

Big Tech earnings This week is less about reading between the lines/through results, and contextualizing management comments, but rather it's about the market itself. AI - AI - AI! The options market is implying an earnings related move of 4.7%. Our options market sentiment score for GOOG/GOOGL is 80th percentile - which one may think of like a score/grade, so a B- in terms of options sentiment. Call open interest is 15% higher than put open interest, our options market sentiment score is 83% so B/B- territory.

Persons: ChatGPT, Bing, it's, AMZN, Mark Zuckerberg's, Zuckerberg, one's Organizations: Cambridge, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Bank of America, BlackRock, Goldman, Equity, Big Tech, Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, Inc, Investors, YouTube, Amazon, Google, Gaming, Activision, Logistics, Federal Express, CNBC, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Visa, Mastercard, Merck, Co Locations: financials, Wells Fargo

OnePlus entered the US market for tablet-hybrid foldable phones on Thursday with the launch of the OnePlus Open, which is available to preorder now and set for release on October 26. Among other noteworthy specs, the OnePlus Open has a five-camera system and a singular slate of multitasking features. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe OnePlus Open costs $1,699 and comes with 512GB of storage. OnePlus is offering a minimum $200 off the OnePlus Open when you trade in "any phone" at "any condition" through its website. AdvertisementAdvertisementOnePlus Open: Hands-on impressionsThe OnePlus Open's exterior display presents a familiar phone experience.

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The best Google Pixel 8 screen protectors provide dependable protection against chips, cracks, and scratches. Our top overall pick for protecting the Pixel 8's screen is the Zagg InvisibleShield Glass Elite screen protector. Learn moreFAQsDoes the Google Pixel 8 need a screen protector? See our guide to the best Google Pixel 8 cases. No, a Pixel 7 screen protector will not fit a Pixel 8 because the newer model has a smaller screen.

The best Google Pixel 8 Pro screen protectors are easy to install and resistant to scratching and cracking. One of Google's two new flagship smartphones, the high-end Google Pixel 8 Pro comes with seven years of software and security updates. Our favorite screen protector for the Pixel 8 Pro is the Zagg InvisibleShield Glass Elite screen protector. Check out our guide to the best Google Pixel 8 Pro cases. Will a Pixel 7 Pro screen protector fit a Pixel 8 Pro?

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The best Google Pixel 8 Pro cases shield the phone from scratches and drops without inhibiting features that you might want to use, such as wireless charging. Learn moreFAQsDoes the Google Pixel 8 Pro need a case? A case is by far the best way to help protect your Google Pixel 8 Pro from drops and other accidental damage. Will a Pixel 7 Pro case fit a Pixel 8 Pro? A Pixel 7 Pro case will not fit on a Pixel 8 Pro due to their differing designs and dimensions.

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Learn moreSamsung's Galaxy Watch line of wearables has long been Android's answer to the Apple Watch, offering as close to a comparable experience as there is. With the recent release of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic, that distinction is true for yet another year. It does have the largest screen of any Galaxy Watch, measuring 3mm larger than the Watch 5 Pro. If it's accurate activity tracking you're after in a Galaxy Watch, the Watch 5 Pro is a far better option with more reliable GPS. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe best experience requires the use of a Samsung phoneCompatibility has long been a weakness of the Samsung Galaxy Watch, and the Watch 6 Classic is no different.

Persons: Rick Stella, It's, durably Organizations: Galaxy, Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch, Samsung, Navigation, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Health Monitor

☆ Google launches Pixel 8, smartwatch with new AI feature
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 4 (Reuters) - Alphabet's Google (GOOGL.O) on Wednesday launched Pixel 8 smartphones and a new smartwatch that integrate its artificial intelligence (AI) technology more deeply into the company's key consumer gadgets. Google beefed up the Pixel line up with its latest mobile processor, Tensor G3, which brings several machine learning and generative AI models natively on the device. Pixel 8 starts at $699 and Pixel 8 Pro at $999, $100 pricier than the previous generation models. Google Pixel globally ranks 12th in terms of shipments, with a 0.9% share, according to IDC. The company launched Google Watch 2, an upgrade over the first smartwatch launched in October last year, starting at $349.

Persons: Arnd, Ryan Reith, Yuvraj Malik, Arun Koyyur Organizations: REUTERS, Google, Food and Drug Administration, Apple, IDC, Thomson Locations: Zurich, Switzerland, New York, U.S, United States, Japan, Bengaluru

The Pixel Watch 2 replaces the first-generation Pixel Watch, which was released in October of 2022. AdvertisementAdvertisementWhere to preorder the Google Pixel Watch 2The Google Pixel Watch 2 can be preordered through the Google Store, or at other retailers such as Best Buy and Amazon. AdvertisementAdvertisementGoogle Pixel Watch 2: pricePricing for the Google Pixel Watch 2 starts at $349 for the Bluetooth and WiFi-only option, and $399 for the LTE-enabled model. Google Pixel Watch 2: new featuresJohn Lynch/InsiderThe Pixel Watch 2 ushers in a number of upgrades over its predecessor, the first-generation Pixel Watch, that appear to make it a solid blend of being both a Google smartwatch and a Fitbit fitness tracker. AdvertisementAdvertisementGoogle Pixel Watch 2: release dateThe Google Pixel Watch 2 will be available starting October 12 and is available for preorder now via the Google Store.

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☆ Google's latest Pixel phones have new camera AI tricks
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( Sofia Blum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

In this article GOOG Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTGoogle's new Pixel lineup including the Pixel 8, the Pixel 8 Pro, the Pixel Watch 2, and the Pixel Buds Pro. The Pixel 8 starts at $699, while the Pixel 8 Pro starts at $999. Google Pixel 8 Pro Courtesy: GoogleThe Pixel 8 Pro also has a built-in thermometer. Pixel Watch 2Google Pixel Watch 2 Courtesy: GoogleGoogle also unveiled its Pixel Watch 2. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards Google Pixel Watch 2 Courtesy: Google

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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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☆ Pixel 8: Google unveils new phones built for 'the generative AI era'
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The 6.3-inch Pixel 8 and the 6.7-inch Pixel 8 Pro comes with a brighter display, new camera system and longer-lasting battery life. Generative AI refers to a type of artificial intelligence that can create new content, such as text and images, in response to user prompts. Caitlin Ochs/ReutersGoogle showed off a handful of photo features coming to its Pixel line, including Magic Editor which uses generative AI to reposition and resize a subject. “You don’t really need Google AI for that.”Smarter Google AssistantThe company said Google Assistant will now sound more realistic when it engages with callers. Google is also bringing the capabilities of its Bard AI chatbot to Google Assistant, so it will be able to do more than set an alarm or tell the weather.

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☆ Apple's iPhone 15 is boring. Google and Samsung Android phones are far more innovative.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-30 | by ( Michael Gartenberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Apple iPhone users don't know all the features and benefits they are missing. And early predictions are that the iPhone 15 will sell well , as users' existing iPhones age or break. There were some lines for the iPhone 15 at stores in Hangzhou, China and Mumbai, but those are locations where iPhone demand routinely outstrips supply and ownership is still somewhat of a status symbol. My iPhone 13 doesn't really look much different than a brand new iPhone 15. Google Pixel Tablet docking station and other Google tech hardware GoogleThe Google Pixel Fold balances the ability to use it as a great smartphone when closed while turning it into an iPad-mini-sized tablet when opened.

Persons: I've, —, Steve Jobs, Let's Organizations: Apple, Service, Google, Samsung, European Union, TV Networks, Pepsi Locations: Hangzhou, China, Mumbai

☆ Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs. Z Flip 5: A larger cover screen and redesigned hinge make the new foldable option a better buy
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( Antonio Villas-Boas | John Lynch | Senior Tech Reporter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

AdvertisementAdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs. Z Flip 5: DisplaysThe Galaxy Z Flip 4 (left) and Z Flip 5 (right) share very similar interior displays, save for extra brightness on the latter. AdvertisementAdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs. Z Flip 5: Performance and storageThe Galaxy Z Flip 5 runs on a specialized version of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor that's technically more powerful than the Z Flip 4's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. AdvertisementAdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs. Z Flip 5: CamerasThe Galaxy Z Flip 4's photo is brighter than the Z Flip 5's, but not in a good way. AdvertisementAdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs. Z Flip 5: Battery lifeThe Z Flip 4 and Z Flip 5 have the same 3,700mAh battery and performed the same in our battery test. AdvertisementAdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs. Z Flip 5: PriceYou can get the Galaxy Z Flip 4 or Z Flip 5 at significant trade-in discounts.

Persons: Antonio Villas, it's, Worthy, That's, Price Organizations: Samsung, Qualcomm, Boas, YouTube, Netflix, Samsung Galaxy, Carriers, Verizon

☆ Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review: A big improvement to the clamshell foldable phone, but it's still held back by battery life and usefulness
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Antonio Villas-Boas | John Lynch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

Learn moreThe Galaxy Z Flip 5 is Samsung's newest foldable phone with an updated compact clamshell design. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 The Galaxy Z Flip 5 offers big upgrades, and we mean that literally. Samsung also updated its hinge design for the Z Flip 5 so that it shuts completely flat instead of leaving a gap at the hinge, like previous Z Flip models. Samsung’s new hinge lets the Galaxy Z Flip 5 fold completely flat, without a gap at the hinge. The Galaxy Z Flip 5’s camera quality with boosted brightness and colors will be familiar for long-time Samsung fans.

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☆ An investment banker and fashion creator shares how she balances both careers and the exact email template she's used to pitch brands
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Shriya Bhattacharya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Diti Goradia started posting fashion content when she began her investment banking job. She shares an email template she uses to pitch brands and how she balances banking with influencing. Diti Goradia often works 12-hour days as a New York City investment banker at SMBC but focuses on her fashion and lifestyle content during breaks. The 26-year-old has posted fashion and lifestyle content to Instagram since she graduated in 2018 from Rutgers University. The template has landed her partnerships with fashion brands like JadeByMK, Aisha Rao, and The Little Black Bow.

Persons: Diti Goradia, she's, Anita Dongre, Goradia, Aisha Rao, She's, doesn't, I've Organizations: Rutgers University, Nordstrom, DMs, Nikon, Google Locations: New York City, SMBC, Instagram, India

Both brands have made waves lately with their most recent high-end models: the Apple Watch Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. Below is a side-by-side comparison of the Apple Watch Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. Apple Watch Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro: Specs at a glanceApple Watch Ultra Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Price $800 $450 Display size 49mm 45mm Case size 49mm 45mm Compatibility iPhone Android Battery life 36 hours Apx. Apple Watch Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro: Smartwatch performanceFor both the Apple Watch Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, the quality of their smartwatch experience is defined by a very clear line in the sand: Ultra users should have an iPhone, and Watch 5 Pro users should have an Android phone. Apple Watch Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro: Battery lifeWhen it comes to battery life, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro heavily outperformed the Apple Watch Ultra in our individual reviews, with the Pro boasting a three-day max as opposed to the Ultra's 36-hour limit.

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☆ The Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems for Your Home
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( David Murphy | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +22 min

Our favorite mesh Wi-Fi system, TP-Link’s Deco XE200, supports Wi-Fi 6E, meaning it will deliver the best possible speeds for any device you can buy in mid-2023. Best overall mesh Wi-Fi systemBuy Side Top Pick TP-Link Deco XE200 $800 at Amazon $800 at b&h The XE200 offers the perfect mix of fast speeds, simple setup and app-based adjustments, offering the fastest mesh Wi-Fi at home for all the latest Wi-Fi 6E devices. Price: Our research found you’ll spend around $300 or less for a lower-price mesh system, or about $800 or less for a high-performance mesh system. We tested the mesh systems by first connecting a Google Pixel 7 Pro to a single Wi-Fi mesh access point (set up as the home’s primary router) from a handful of feet away within the same room. It’s still important that a mesh Wi-Fi system be able to deliver strong performance across as far a range as possible.

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☆ Women's sports are surging in popularity and driving record World Cup viewership. Here are the top 10 advertisers cashing in.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-28 | by ( Margaret Fleming | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The Women's World Cup is a big focus for brands to reach a growing audience. The US Women's National Team's latest Women's World Cup match against the Netherlands drew record viewership on July 26, with around 6.4 million viewers. Most of those eyeballs came from the NCAA women's basketball tournament, for which the company had 141 million household views. The Women's World Cup, which kicked off July 20 in Australia and New Zealand, offers another significant opportunity for companies to reach the growing audience of women's sports fans. July 28, 2023: This story has been updated to reflect viewership for the latest USWNT match in the Women's World Cup.

Persons: it's, Jeff Kearney, Buick, Molly Peck, Peck, Marisstella Marinkovic, Ally Organizations: Buick, Nissan, US, Fox Sports, WNBA, NWSL, Gatorade, Lexus, DIRECTV, Armour, Nielsen Sports, NCAA, ESPN, Ally, Google, Nike, Subway, Volkswagen Locations: Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, Wells Fargo

☆ The 10 biggest brands advertising in women's sports as viewership reaches new heights and the World Cup takes center stage
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Margaret Fleming | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The Women's World Cup is a big focus for brands to reach a growing audience. The first match of US Women's National Team in the Women's World Cup averaged an audience of 5.3 million viewers on July 21, according to the Associated Press. The AP reported that viewership increased 99% from the team's first match of the 2019 World Cup, per Fox and Nielsen. Most of those eyeballs came from the NCAA women's basketball tournament, for which the company had 141 million household views. The Women's World Cup, which kicked off July 20 in Australia and New Zealand, offers another significant opportunity for companies to reach the growing audience of women's sports fans.

Persons: it's, Jeff Kearney, Buick, Molly Peck, Peck, Marisstella Marinkovic, Ally Organizations: Buick, Nissan, Women's National Team, Associated Press, AP, Fox, Nielsen, WNBA, NWSL, Gatorade, Lexus, DIRECTV, Armour, Nielsen Sports, NCAA, ESPN, Ally, Google, Nike, Subway, Volkswagen Locations: Australia, New Zealand, Wells Fargo

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