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PlayStation Portal review: A cool handheld for PS5 owners, but its features are limited

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When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more The PlayStation Portal is a solid handheld device that lets you remotely play your PS5 around the house or even when you travel (clear case sold separately). George Yang/Insider Following the success of the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck, Sony has re-entered the handheld market with its own portable gaming device: the PlayStation Portal . Designed to stream PS5 games from your console, the PlayStation Portal delivers a convenient Remote Play option, but its lack of a few features make it feel like more of an afterthought than a true successor to Sony's previous handheld systems. The PlayStation Portal is purely a Remote Play streaming device, so it doesn't play games locally via cartridges, discs, or built-in storage like the Switch or Steam Deck. This means that it relies on an internet connection and a PS5 console in order to work, and your experience will depend on how strong your Wi-F...

Here's why China's weak economy is good news for the US stock market

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US President Joe Biden escorts Chinese President Xi Jinping to his car after their talks in California, Nov. 15, 2023. Xinhua News Agency China's economy is weak and suffering from a demographic implosion, according to market veteran Ed Yardeni. But that's good news for the US stock market as it should lead to continued disinflation and a step down in geopolitical tensions. "It would be in China's interest to attract more foreign direct investment to shore up its economy," Yardeni said. China's economy is faltering as it suffers from a subdued post-pandemic reopening, a negative wealth effect , and a demographic implosion, according to market veteran Ed Yardeni. But China's pain is America's gain, as it should lead to a reduction in geopolitical tensions and continued disinflation, both of which would be positive for the US stock market, he explained. "China's economy is in a property-led and fertility-led depression," Yardeni...

The best Cyber Monday travel deals on flights and hotels

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When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Booking your next trip on Cyber Monday offers travel-savvy pricing on airfare and hotel stays. Expedia; Business Insider Cyber Monday deals are here, and though the occasion usually calls on us to shop for discounted gifts and gadgets, there are also ways to save on travel with special deals on flights, hotels, car rentals, and the like. Sites like Expedia , Hotels.com , CruiseCritic , and more are running promos when you schedule a trip with them today, so if you're already planning an escape from the winter doldrums, we've rounded up a guide to popular sites you can book and save with.  Pro tip: If you're planning a flight, it's worth noting that you should avoid leaving on a Saturday, as this tends to be the most expensive day to fly. Leaving on a Wednesday and returning on a Thursday is likely the least busy and least costly window for air travel. For helpful tips on savvy...

Leesa Cyber Monday sales: Score up to $775 off plus free accessories

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When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Leesa is one of the best mattress brands we tested, and you can save big during its Cyber Monday sale. Leesa We're rolling straight into Cyber Monday, and Leesa's Cyber Monday mattress deals are underway. Now is your best time to save on sleep products from one of our favorite bed-in-a-box brands. Leesa offers up to $750 off select mattresses, two free down alternative pillows, and a microfiber sheet set with your purchase.  Of note, the sheet set is a freebie Leesa does not include very often. Plus, when you use our exclusive promo code INSIDER25 at checkout, you get an extra $25 off. Leesa also has non-mattress deals, including 25% off select bedding and 20% off bases. You'll get free shipping, a 100-day trial, and 15-year warranty on any mattress purchase.  We've tested nearly every Leesa mattress firsthand (see our Leesa mattress guide  for more details) and we love the Lees...

The 16 best Cyber Monday air fryer deals you can shop now, including top-tested models

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When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Many of the best air fryers from Ninja, Instant, Gourmia, and more are on sale for Cyber Monday, at the lowest prices of the year. Amazon While they may have seemed like a gimmick initially, air fryers are now beloved thanks to their ability to quickly cook crispy, delicious food without the need for extra oils. As Cyber Monday begins, we're continuing to see some of the lowest prices ever from top air fryer brands like Ninja, Instant, Cuisinart and more.  We tested more than 45 units for our guide to the best air fryers and are monitoring the best deals on our favorites. After testing, we found that the Ninja Foodi Digital Air Fry Oven is the best best air fryer toaster oven for small spaces: get it for 41% off at Amazon , a new all-time-low. For budget-minded folks, our top value air fryer is the Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Air Fryer, and it's now even more affordable with $21 off fro...

Incredible Disney Plus Cyber Monday deal bundles Hulu for a whole year at just $3 a month

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When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more You can save big on Disney Plus and Hulu with this excellent Cyber Monday deal. NurPhoto/Getty; Insider Disney Plus is one of the top streaming services you can subscribe to for blockbuster franchises and family favorites. It's home to Disney's vast vault of animated movies, the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and tons of "Star Wars" content. But while a membership can get pricey, right now you can snag a huge discount on an ad-supported plan with this incredible Cyber Monday Disney Plus deal.  Now through November 28, you can get a Disney Plus Basic plan bundled with Hulu for just $3 per month for 12 months . That's less than the regular monthly cost of Disney Plus alone! The limited-time promotion is being offered through Hulu, and it's a fantastic deal for two major streaming services with tons of exclusive content. Just follow the instructions below to claim ...

Black Friday sees record online sales of close to $10 billion, with more than half coming from mobile purchases

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Mobile sales accounted for more than half of online shopping revenue on Black Friday. d3sign Online shopping on Black Friday totaled $9.8 billion, up 7.5% from last year. More than half of that revenue came from mobile purchases, an Adobe analyst told CNBC. "The paradigm has changed around the in-store Black Friday experience," he said. Shoppers were pretty enthusiastic about hunting for deals online this Black Friday . Sales revenue from online shopping on Black Friday reached a record high of $9.8 billion, up 7.5% from last year, according to a report from Adobe. And more than half of that revenue, about $5.3 billion, came from mobile purchases, lead analyst at Adobe Digital Insights, Vivek Pandya, told CNBC. Influencers and social media advertising have helped fuel the growth of mobile transactions, according to Pandya. The figures show that the tradition of Black Friday still remains strong with American consumers, but they've moved on from the days of...