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The best iPhone 16 Pro Max cases offer rugged protection against drop damage and dynamic, visually appealing designs. AdvertisementWill an iPhone 15 Pro Max case fit an iPhone 16 Pro Max? A case meant for the iPhone 15 Pro Max will not fit the iPhone 16 Pro Max, and vice versa, due to the new model's significantly larger display. Unlike the 6.7-inch display on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, the iPhone 16 Pro Max's display is 6.9 inches. See our guide to the best iPhone 15 Pro Max cases to equip the previous model.

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Some of the best iPhone 15 cases and best iPhone 15 screen protectors we've tested are on sale for the lowest prices we've seen, like the OtterBox Defender XT case (47% off) and the Zagg Glass Plus screen protector (37% off). Top 3 iPhone 15 case and screen protector dealsThe best Amazon Prime Day iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus case and screen protector dealsWe're seeing great deals on a range of top iPhone 15 and 15 Plus cases, including 47% off the Otterbox Symmetry case for the iPhone 15. View at AmazonThe best Amazon Prime Day iPhone 15 Pro case and screen protector dealsThere are some superb deals on cases and screen protectors for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, like 52% off a stylish Kate Spade case, and 29% off the Zagg Glass Elite Screen Protector. The best iPhone 15 Pro Max cases protect your phone against whatever your lifestyle throws at it. One of our favorites, the OtterBox Symmetry Series for iPhone 15 Pro Max, is almost 50% off this Prime Day.

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☆ Microsoft's Surface Pro is fine, but it isn't the AI device to change personal computing
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Jordan Novet | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Among the first of the devices — called Copilot+ PCs — to hit the market is a Surface Pro convertible tablet. If you join video calls, you can open the Settings app on the Surface Pro Copilot+ PC and turn on an option called Eye Contact. A standard Surface Pro Keyboard that magnetically snaps onto the bottom of the Surface Pro sells for $139.99, and if you'd also like a model with Microsoft's Slim Pen stylus, you'll pay $279.99. I didn't find the accessory to be a big upgrade from the good old Surface Pro Keyboard. Jordan Novet | CNBCWhat's badThe biggest AI feature coming to this new Surface Pro and other Copilot+ PCs isn't available yet.

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☆ Couple grew their basement side hustle into a business bringing in $4.5M/year: We'd 'never seen anything like that in a bank account'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Annie Probert | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

They built the wooden cart with bicycle tires and a kickstand in her parents' basement in 2016, maxing out her credit card's $1,500 limit to afford materials, and called it The Nitro Cart. That summer, they took it to any event that would take them, from sheep shearing events to farmers markets across Rhode Island, serving small batches of nitrogen-infused cold brew. To survive the winter, they partnered with local restaurants to install their nitro cold brew on tap. Here's how they built The Nitro Bar, from 80-hour workweeks to some TikTok virality and a lot of luck. They both worked "insane hours, usually seven days a week" to turn their cart into The Nitro Bar, says Finocchiaro.

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The best Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus cases offer sleek designs, robust protection, and enhanced functionality. Among the best Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus cases, our top pick is the Otterbox Defender case, with its layered, supreme durability and charging port covers. AdvertisementWill a Galaxy S23 Plus case fit a Galaxy S24 Plus? Due to the differing dimensions of the two phones, a Galaxy S23 Plus case will not fit a Galaxy S24 Plus, and vice versa. See our guide to the best Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus cases for the top options for the previous model.

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The best Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra cases outfit the phone with versatile designs and dependable protection. Our top pick among the best Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra cases is the ultra-durable Otterbox Defender case. Will a Galaxy S23 Ultra case fit a Galaxy S24 Ultra? Unfortunately, a Galaxy S23 Ultra case will not fit the Galaxy S24 Ultra, and vice versa, due to the new phone's differing dimensions. To protect the older model instead, see our guide to the best Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra cases.

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The best iPhone 15 Pro Max cases offer sturdy protection and can include convenient features like a built-in kickstand or wallet. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is likely to be the best iPhone released in 2023 — but it's also the most expensive. Will an iPhone 14 Pro Max case fit an iPhone 15 Pro Max? An iPhone 14 Pro Max case will not fit an iPhone 15 Pro Max, as the dimensions of the two phones differ slightly. There are several important factors to consider when buying an iPhone 15 Pro Max case.

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While we've been keeping tabs on the best Prime Day deals, we're seeing a handful of exceptions where rarely discounted products are dropping to incredible prices. The 12 best rare Prime Day deals ending soonDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. It rarely sees price drops, but right now it's down to only $17 in a rare deal for Prime Day. Help keep your pup cool anywhere with this dog bath that's 20% off during the second day of Prime Day. Prime Day officially lasts from July 11 to 12 — that means most of these deals will end tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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Prime Day ends tonight, but you can still snag some of the best laptop deals if you act fast. Top 3 Prime Day laptop dealsThe best Prime Day Windows laptop dealsWindows laptops from Dell, HP, and more are on sale. $1,499.99 from Best Buy Originally $2,049.99 Save 27%The best Prime Day Apple MacBook dealsThere are stellar deals on several MacBook models. Deal MSI Katana 15 Gaming Laptop MSI is a top-tier PC gaming brand, and this Katana 15 laptop is more than $200 off on Prime Day. As we note in our best gaming laptops guide, a refresh rate of 165Hz is the industry standard for a high-quality gaming monitor.

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☆ The Best Apple Deals From Prime Day 2023, According to a Long-Time Tech Reviewer
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-11 | by ( Nick Guy | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +4 min

We’re tracking best-ever prices on a variety of iPad and Apple Watch models, as well as notable deals on MacBooks. It’s back down to $500 for Prime Day, which is $100 off and matching its lowest price ever. During Prime Day you can save $100 on most configurations, which is up to 25% off the base model. At $50 off, the SE drops to $200, the best price we’ve ever seen for this or any Apple Watch in new condition. Although it’s not at Amazon, this deal is timed to Prime Day and too good to pass up.

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Some of the best laptop deals include a discounted version of one of the best gaming laptops currently available, the Acer Nitro 5, which you can pick up for just $739 at Amazon. Top 3 Prime Day laptop dealsThe best Prime Day Windows laptop dealsWindows laptops from Dell, HP, and more are on sale. This $106 discount is close to the best price we've seen for this model. $1,499.99 from Best Buy Originally $2,049.99 Save 27%The best Prime Day Apple MacBook dealsThere are stellar deals on several MacBook models. As we note in our best gaming laptops guide, a refresh rate of 165Hz is the industry standard for a high-quality gaming monitor.

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☆ Google's new Pixel Tablet is perfect for smart home devotees
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-20 | by ( Rohan Goswami | In Rohangoswamicnbc | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

In this article GOOGL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTGoogle's new Pixel Tablet on its default Home screen. CNBCI've been breaking out of my usual wheelhouse and getting hands-on with Google's new Pixel Tablet for the last few days. What's good Hub Mode, Hub Mode, Hub Mode. For example, you could find a recipe from the couch, tote your Pixel Tablet to the kitchen and get to cooking. Google's Pixel Tablet in Chrome.

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☆ The U.S. is giving away 6 lighthouses—here's what it's like to actually own one: 'It's truly a labor of love'
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-06 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The U.S. is giving away and auctioning off lighthouses across the East Coast and Midwest. The GSA will also sell four lighthouses in Ohio, Connecticut, Michigan and New York in a public auction. But there's a catch: While the lighthouse is free, the new owners will be responsible for the cost of upkeep and maintenance. Warwick Neck Light is located on Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island and is one of the lighthouses being given away for free. Kelly told TIME that there are nonprofits that already maintain some of the lighthouses being offered up this year.

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☆ Folding iPad will launch in 2024, top Apple analyst Kuo says
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-30 | by ( Rohan Goswami | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Apple will slow the pace of iPad releases for the rest of 2023, with an eye toward releasing a foldable iPad by 2024, noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo wrote Monday. "I'm positive about the foldable iPad in 2024 and expect this new model will boost shipments and improve the product mix," Kuo wrote on Twitter. Kuo's prediction aligns with a report from analyst firm CCS Insight, which wrote in October that Apple would launch a foldable iPad before it launches a foldable iPhone. In 2021, Kuo had predicted the release of a foldable iPhone in 2024, the same year he now predicts a foldable iPad to launch instead. Kuo said he expects a foldable iPad to feature a carbon fiber kickstand sourced from Chinese manufacturer Anjie Technology .

☆ Microsoft raised the bar for Windows PCs with its Surface computers, despite low share after a decade
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-26 | by ( Jordan Novet | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +14 min

In 2012, the Surface with Windows RT, later named Surface RT, was more than just a touchscreen slab like Apple's iPad. The inaugural Surface, the Surface RT running Windows RT, boasted clever physical attributes. Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro Source: Microsoft.comIn 2013 Microsoft brought out the Surface RT's more expensive and more powerful sibling, the Surface Pro. He bought a Surface Pro 3 and then a Surface Pro 7. If someone buys the Surface Pro 7 for a good price, he'll upgrade to the Surface Pro 9, which has a larger display.

☆ The new iPad got a major makeover and it's worth the extra $120
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

I've been testing the new iPad for the past several days and if you're looking for an entry-level iPad, I think it's worth spending the extra $120 on this year's version. The debut of the 10th generation iPad comes at a crucial time for Apple: right ahead of the all-important holiday shopping season. The new iPad AppleThe iPad I've been testing has 5G cellular, which costs an extra $150. It only works with the first-generation Apple Pencil, which is seven years old and isn't as comfortable to use. iPad (10th generation) Sofia PittShould you buy it?

☆ How these cofounders continually update and reshape their company's benefits and wellness policies based on their employees' needs
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Alexandra York | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The duo continually update their company's benefits based on employees' needs, they said. When crafting policies, George and Kennedy ask themselves what the company's benefits package should do for their employees. George spoke with Insider about continually improving her company's benefits based on employees' needs. The monthly wellness stipend, which allows employees to spend $50, was introduced in 2016. We noticed that our employees prioritized different aspects of personal wellness and we wanted to honor all of those practices.

☆ Microsoft unveils $4,299 Surface desktop computer
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

At a press event on Wednesday, Microsoft is set to unveil several Surface Pro tablets, Surface Laptop models and a Surface Studio 2+ desktop computer, the last of which has not been updated in several years. The device also includes an updated display, cameras, microphones and supports a digital pen for on-screen drawing. The Surface Studio 2+ starts at $4,299, and $4,499 with the digital pen. The previous Surface Studio 2, released in 2018, received some criticism for its $3,499 starting price. The Surface Laptop starts at $999 for the 13.5-inch version and $1299 for the 15 inch.

The Amazon Prime Early Access Sale has entered its second and final day and deals are still going strong. In fact, we're seeing excellent all-time low prices that beat out the best deals we found during the first Amazon Prime Day in July. For more deals, check out our main Prime Day deals liveblog, deals under $50 roundup, and up-to-the-minute Prime lightning deals coverage. Currently down to just under $100, this is the best price we've seen for it in months. Amazon Luna ControllerAmazon$39.99 from Amazon Originally $69.99 Save 43%Amazon's Wi-Fi-enabled controller is designed for the Amazon Luna cloud gaming service.

☆ From Nantucket to Martha's Vineyard: Island hopping in New England the easy way
▼ + stars: | 2020-02-14 | by ( Heidi Sarna | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Block Island are classic New England islands. Martha's Vineyard is beloved for its frilly, gingerbread-style Victorian cottages in Oak Bluffs as well as the dramatic headlands of Aquinnah. The itinerary includes stops at New Bedford, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard and Block Island in Massachusetts; and Newport and Bristol in Rhode Island. Starting late August of this year, Norwegian Cruise Lines' 2,394-passenger Norwegian Gem will run a seven-night New England cruise out of Boston, which includes stops at Martha's Vineyard and Newport. kickstandIn 2021, Victory Cruise Lines' 202-passenger Victory I will begin seven-night cruises from St. John (Canada) to Boston, making stops at Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

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