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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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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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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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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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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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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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☆ 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.

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☆ 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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☆ Can America afford two wars? Here’s what the bond market thinks
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-29 | by ( Elisabeth Buchwald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

New York CNN —If you want to aggravate the US bond market, just remind traders how high the nation’s budget deficit is. The latest tally from the Treasury Department for the fiscal year that ended September 30 put the deficit at $1.7 trillion. All else being equal, that tends to push bond prices down, which causes yields to go higher. That suggests there are other factors that may be outweighing the effects of the war that are driving yields higher, said Snyderman. Also, since the debt ceiling was suspended in June, the Treasury has been issuing more bonds to fund government spending, pushing bond prices down.

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☆ Soaring Treasury yields threaten long-term performance of US stocks
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Lewis Krauskopf | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

This year’s climb in Treasury yields is changing that calculus, as government bonds offer income that is viewed as risk-free to investors who hold them to term. The 10-year Treasury yield has climbed about a full percentage point since then. The term premium is the added compensation investors expect for owning longer-term debt and is measured using financial models. Stocks have averaged a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 17.8 over the last 10 years, while the term premium has averaged -0.3%. That compares with a historical average forward P/E of 15.6 and a term premium of 1.4% since 1985.

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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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That's why smart gamers know to take advantage of big sales events like Prime Day, where gaming hardware drops to all-time low prices. I've served as one of Insider's resident gaming experts for years, and I've written dozens of guides to help gamers make the most out of their money. This year, I'm using Prime Day to upgrade my PC gaming setup, and I want to help you build your own PC battlestation too, even if you're on a tight budget. Here's a collection of fantastic Prime Day deals that you can use to turn your den or office into a true PC gaming paradise, all for under $500. Act quickly, though — Prime Day deals end at midnight PT tonight, and I expect that some of these deals might sell out before then.

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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 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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Learn moreWe're officially underway, and we're here live for the next 48 hours to bring you all the very best Prime Day deals as Amazon's monster sale rolls back into our sights. We also have some dedicated articles for specific categories, like Prime Day gaming deals, which covers multiple platforms. We also have another live blog with the latest Prime Day TV deals. Prime Day laptop dealsSee more laptop deals at AmazonPrime Day headphone dealsSee more headphone deals at AmazonPrime Day gaming dealsSee more gaming deals at AmazonPrime Day TV dealsSee more TV deals at AmazonPrime Day kitchen dealsSee more deals at AmazonPrime Day beauty dealsOPAUL Hair Clips for Women $7.97 $11.99 Save 34% A great claw clip can really change your whole hair game. See more beauty deals at AmazonPrime Day home dealsSee more home deals at AmazonPrime Day furniture dealsSee more furniture deals at AmazonPrime Day fashion dealsSee more fashion deals at AmazonPrime Day pet dealsSee more pet deals at AmazonMore Prime Day deals

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☆ Best Prime Day MacBook deals: Up to $250 off Apple laptops
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( John Lynch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Learn moreAmong the best Prime Day deals available, Apple's MacBook laptops are seeing significant discounts for the latest Amazon Prime Day sale, Prime Big Deal Days, which takes place on October 10 and 11. From a portability standpoint, Apple's MacBook Air models are lighter, thinner, and more portable than MacBook Pro laptops at comparable display sizes. Conversely, MacBook Pro models tend to have longer battery life than comparably sized MacBook Air models from the same generation. In terms of built-in features, among the MacBooks that Apple currently sells, the 13-inch, M2 chip MacBook Pro is the only model that has the MacBook touchbar. No MacBook Air model has the feature, and the more recent MacBook Pro models that run on the M2 Pro or M2 Max chipsets also lack the touchbar.

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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 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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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers gave coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch multi-year contract extensions on Friday. San Francisco is 55-46 in six-plus seasons under Shanahan and Lynch with six playoff wins. San Francisco passed up an opportunity to draft Patrick Mahomes in 2017 and then traded three first-round picks to draft quarterback Trey Lance third overall in 2021. That move didn't prove to be a major setback because San Francisco found starting quarterback Brock Purdy with the final pick of the 2022 draft. Purdy is back healthy this season playing at a highly efficient level as San Francisco has scored 30 points in each game.

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Learn moreWhen the Apple Watch Series 9 released in September 2023, it immediately supplanted the Series 8 in Apple's lineup as the company's flagship. Lowest Price Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS) The Apple Watch Series 8 features a temperature sensor, car crash detection, and low-power mode that weren't available to previous generations of the smartwatch. Both watches are also compatible with a variety of the best Apple Watch bands and the best Apple Watch Series 9 bands. AdvertisementAdvertisementApple Watch Series 9 vs. Series 8: Smartwatch featuresThe Series 9 and Series 8 are also nearly identical in terms of smartwatch functionality. AdvertisementAdvertisementApple Watch Series 9 vs. Series 8: PriceThe Apple Watch Series 9 is available for purchase starting at $399 for the aluminum body model and $699 for the stainless steel option.

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☆ 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.

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The AirPods Pro (2nd generation) will still retail at $250, even with this new USB-C case. AdvertisementAdvertisementAirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB-C: priceThe AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are available now from Apple for $250. AdvertisementAdvertisementYou can order a pair of AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with a USB-C case from Apple right now, but they won't ship until Friday, September 22. AdvertisementAdvertisementAirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB-C: new featuresThe AirPods Pro earbuds themselves aren't changing — only the case is. These features are all coming to the AirPods Pro (2nd generation), whether you have the new USB-C case or an older Lightning case.

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Apple revealed the iPhone 15 starting at $799, and iPhone 15 Plus at $899, during its "Wonderlust" event on Tuesday, alongside the iPhone 15 Pro models. AdvertisementAdvertisementiPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus: priceThe iPhone 15 starts at $799 — the same price as the iPhone 14 at launch. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus have a September 22 release date, with preorders starting on September 15 from Apple. iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus: new featuresThe iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus include a Dynamic Island, which was previously exclusive to the high-end iPhone 14 Pro models. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus run on the A16 Bionic processor that ran the iPhone 14 Pro models.

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The iPhone 15 Pro starts at $999, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at $1,199. AdvertisementAdvertisementiPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max: priceThe iPhone 15 Pro starts at $999. AdvertisementAdvertisementiPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max: new featuresAs we've come to expect based on Apple's usual pattern for iPhone upgrades, it's the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max which have the bulk of the upgrades compared to the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. Like the standard iPhone 15 models, however, the iPhone 15 Pro models swap Lightning for USB-C charging and data transfers. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max also received a new customizable Action Button that replaces the iPhone's signature and iconic ring/silent switch.

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