Yamaha’s new headphones promise ultra-clear sound (for a mind-blowing price)

Yamaha is going back to its high-end headphone roots after announcing a new set of top-of-the-line headphones featuring planar magnetic technology. The new YH-5000SE are the first set of cans from the Japanese brand to feature orthodynamic drivers (Yamaha’s take on planar magnetic tech) for more than 30 years. The premium over-ears also feature a magnesium body, with…

The Samsung Galaxy S23 could have satellite communications and a super bright screen

We’re likely just a few months away from the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S23 line, but as usual many of the new features and improvements might be rumored before launch, with two potential upgrades having just been leaked. First up, there’s the potential for the Samsung Galaxy S23 line to support satellite communications in…

I worked Black Friday for years, and some people were animals. It’s not always the best day for deals, either.

Courtesy of Rajean Blomquist Rajean Blomquist, 58, took a job working at a retail store during the holiday season after being a stay-at-home mom. Blomquist had never worked in a retail store, and she quickly learned how labor-intensive it was. She said on Black Friday especially, it felt like shoppers stopped showing any kind of…

3 steps that would help ‘cure the disease’ of the student-debt crisis after Biden’s one-time relief, according to experts

Shutterstock Biden announced a plan to deliver one-time, broad student-loan forgiveness to federal borrowers. Experts told Insider it’s important to focus on more permanent reforms to college affordability. They suggested transparency in pricing, increasing the Pell Grant award, and favoring grants over loans. One-time student-loan forgiveness is necessary temporary relief — but it’s hardly enough…

Hiring freezes and layoffs are happening everywhere. Here’s what you should do next if your company hits pause on hires.

Hiring pauses can also be concerning for those already working for a business. simplehappyart/Getty Images Several tech companies have introduced hiring freezes and layoffs to brace for a potential economic slowdown. Hiring pauses can also be concerning for those already working for a business.  Insider spoke to tech recruiters to find out what to do…

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates: November 24, 2022 | Rates tick back down

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Mortgage rates started inching up mid-week but are back down today. Rates…

Yes, Android smartphones may never be as ‘cool’ as iPhones, but I don’t care. Here are the 7 reasons why I’ll never buy an Apple phone.

Reuters I’ve never owned an iPhone. I don’t plan to buy one anytime soon, either. iPhones don’t come cheap. They’re a big investment that I personally don’t think is worth it. They say that once you get an iPhone, you never go back. I don’t want to get stuck in that loop. I’ve never owned…