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Trucking is set to transform radically in the coming years, with innovative technologies enabling trucks to take over more and more driving responsibilities, saving time and money for operators and businesses that rely on shipping.

Autonomous trucks are being tested on roads around the world, and systems from startups like Peloton and Embark could make their way into commercial trucks as soon as next year. Fleets will be able to leverage autonomous technologies to cut costs and gain a critical edge over competitors.

But to start planning for, and to eventually implement, those technologies, companies need to know what sorts of systems will be ready and when, and what regulatory hurdles will need to be overcome to get autonomous trucks on the road. 

In a new report from BI Intelligence, we provide an early glimpse into the emerging autonomous trucking market. First, we look at the trucking market as it stands today, offering a basic profile of the industry and highlighting a number of the challenges and issues it faces. Then, we go through the three waves of autonomous technology that are set to upend the industry — platooning, semi-autonomous systems, and fully autonomous trucks — looking at who is making strides in each of these areas, when the technology can be expected to start making an impact, and what companies can do to get ahead of the curve.

Here are some of the key takeaways:

• Advanced and autonomous technology will enable operators and shipping firms to eradicate some of the challenges that have long plagued them. Trucks will take over more and more driving responsibilities, saving time and money for operators and businesses that rely on shipping.
• The impact of autonomous technologies on the trucking industry will come in three major waves: platooning or fuel-saving vehicle convoys, semi-autonomous highway control systems, and fully autonomous trucks.
• Change to the trucking industry will be gradual but inexorable. Companies with foresight can start to make long-term plans to account for the ways that autonomous technologies will change how goods and products move from place to place.

In full, the report:

• Analyzes the development of autonomous trucking technology.
• Explains the waves in which advanced and autonomous technologies will start to impact the trucking industry, providing detailed explanations of how a company can take advantage of the disruptive technology transforming logistics at each stage.
• Profiles the efforts of the companies that are at the forefront of new technology in trucking, looking at what they're working on and when their efforts could start to impact the market.

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• George Papadopoulos, a former adviser to President Donald Trump's campaign, called for former FBI director James Comey to publicly testify about the FBI's purported mishandling of the Russia investigation.
• Papadopoulos' tweets came after House Republicans subpoenaed Comey and former attorney general Loretta Lynch to appear before lawmakers in a closed-door session.
• But Comey has already been pushing for an open hearing.
• Papadopoulos earlier wanted immunity to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, but said Saturday that he'll withdraw his request if Comey testifies publicly.

George Papadopoulos, the former foreign-policy aide to President Donald Trump's campaign who pleaded guilty in the Russia investigation last year, took to Twitter on Saturday to call for the former FBI director, James Comey, to testify publicly about the FBI's purported mishandling of the Russia probe.

"If Jim Comey wants to testify in public and tell America who/why in Trump’s advisory board was under FISA; who Joseph Mifsud is; if the FBI had any role in my dealings with Charles Tawil; and explain the UK and Australia’s surveillance role," he tweeted, "that would be good for the country."

But Comey has been asking to testify publicly from the start.

Earlier this week, House Republicans — who will be a minority in the lower chamber of Congress come January — made a last-minute push to subpoena Comey and former attorney general Loretta Lynch.

Comey acknowledged the news Thursday, tweeting, "Happy Thanksgiving. Got a subpoena from House Republicans. I'm still happy to sit in the light and answer all questions. But I will resist a 'closed door' thing because I've seen enough of their selective leaking and distortion. Let's have a hearing and invite everyone to see."

Democrats have also called for an open hearing, though Republicans are pushing for a closed-door session as they continue their investigation into whether the FBI allowed anti-Trump bias to affect its handling of the ongoing Russia investigation.

Papadopoulos, meanwhile, reportedly wanted immunity in exchange for testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Legal experts said the request indicated the former Trump aide may be worried his testimony could implicate him in a crime.

Read more: George Papadopoulos dumped by his own lawyers as the former Trump aide embarks on a 'self-defeating gambit'

But Papadopoulos backed away from his request Saturday.

"If Jim Comey agrees to answer the below questions in a public testimony, I will agree to testify to the senate without immunity," Papadopoulos tweeted. "It’s a win-win for the country. America first."

Papadopoulos pleaded guilty to one count of lying to the FBI last year and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors. At his sentencing hearing in September, he expressed remorse for his actions, saying he was "grateful" for the opportunity to help the investigation and had "nothing but respect for the Court and the legal process."

But the former Trump aide soon adopted a very different tone.

After his sentencing hearing, Papadopoulos tweeted that the FBI's investigation was "the biggest case of entrapment!" The next day, Papadopoulos said he was considering withdrawing his guilty plea because he believed he was framed.

Several days later, he tweeted that he had been sentenced "while having exculpatory evidence hidden from me."

He added that if he had known that at the time, he never would have pleaded guilty. And on November 9, Papadopoulos tweeted that his "biggest regret" was pleading guilty.

He has since deleted those tweets.

Read more: Mueller used George Papadopoulos' own tweets against him in a new court filing

Papadopoulos hired new lawyers in September as he and his wife took to Twitter and the media to promote the unfounded theory that he was entrapped by the FBI, who he said wanted to "infiltrate" and "sabotage" the Trump campaign.

Earlier this month, Papadopoulos' former defense lawyers filed a motion pulling out from representing him.

DOJ veterans pointed out that it's unusual for lawyers to file paperwork to formally withdraw from a case.

Elie Honig, a former prosecutor from the Southern District of New York who specialized in organized-crime cases, said it was likely that Papadopoulos' "lawyers are trying to disassociate with him because of the conspiracy theories he's spreading, or perhaps they told him to knock it off, and he's not listening."

If Papadopoulos is seriously considering withdrawing his guilty plea, he would have to show a judge he was somehow misled or coerced into pleading guilty, and that the plea was not fully voluntary. On a practical level, that would set a defendant up to argue that his lawyers didn't explain the full terms of the plea correctly or lied to him.

In that case, Papadopoulos' lawyers may also have withdrawn because they'd no longer be able to represent him due to a conflict of interest.

Withdrawing a guilty plea is extraordinarily difficult. And if Papadopoulos does succeed, he may find himself in deeper trouble than he was in before because his indictment would resurface and he would not have the option of pleading guilty with an agreement to cooperate.

SEE ALSO: Mueller used George Papadopoulos' own tweets against him in a new court filing

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• The US is reportedly close to reaching a deal with Mexico that would allow for asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico while their claims are processed.
• The plan appears to be an attempt to end the practice of "catch and release." 
• If successfully reached, it will reportedly be implemented in a matter of weeks. 

The White House and Mexican officials from the country's incoming administration are reportedly close to a deal that would turn Mexico into "a waiting room for America’s asylum system," according to a report from The Washington Post.

The deal would place migrants seeking asylum in the US in Mexico while they await judgment by US courts, according to Mexcian officials and members of president-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s transition team.

The plan, dubbed Remain in Mexico, appears to be President Donald Trump's solution to "catch and release," the American policy that has allowed asylum seekers from Mexico and Central America refuge on American soil until their cases are decided. 

Olga Sánchez Cordero, Mexico’s incoming interior minister, indicated to the Post that the decision to go along with the plan was part of an effort disincentivize continued migration from Central America.

"Mexico has open arms and everything, but imagine, one caravan after another after another, that would also be a problem for us," Cordero said.

The deal, which has not been signed or officiated, reportedly took shape last week between Mexican officials, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen.

Read more: Tight security all but locks down US-Mexico border as migrants, Thanksgiving travelers stuck in line

When reached for comment, White House Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Gidley said, "President Trump has developed a strong relationship with the incoming Obrador Administration, and we look forward to working with them on a wide range of issues."

The reported plan, which would be implemented within the next few weeks if it's successfully reached, is one of the latest attempts by the Trump administration to stop or slow the flow of Central American migrants coming to the US who are fleeing gang violence and poor economic conditions.

In the last few months, Trump has ramped up his rhetoric and actions against immigrants. He's particularly targeted the migrant caravan moving toward the US border that is now encamped in Tijuana.

In an executive order, Trump authorized the US military to use "lethal force" against migrants if they engage in violence against border officers. And as he escalated his anti-immigrant rhetoric leading up to the November midterms, Trump also sent nearly 6,000 troops to the border ahead of the caravan's arrival.

On Monday, a federal judge ruled against Trump's order that sought to deem asylum applications from individuals who didn't enter the US at a port of entry ineligible.

The ACLU didn't address whether it is considering suing the administration over Trump's order. But Lee Gelernt, an attorney for the organization, told the Post, "Leaving asylum seekers stranded in Mexico will put them in danger. The Trump administration should focus on providing a fair and lawful asylum process in the US rather than seeking more ways to undermine it."

SEE ALSO: Trump lashes out at Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts after he reminded the president that judges are supposed to be independent

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This is a preview of the Internet of Things (2018) research report from Business Insider Intelligence. To learn more about the IoT ecosystem, tech trends and industry forecasts, click here.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming how companies and consumers go about their days around the world. The technology that underlies this whole segment is evolving quickly, whether it’s the rapid rise of the Amazon Echo and voice assistants upending the consumer space, or growth of AI-powered analytics platforms for the enterprise market.

And Business Insider Intelligence is keeping its finger on the pulse of this ongoing revolution by conducting our second annual Global IoT Executive Survey, which provides us with critical insights on new developments within the IoT and explains how top-level perspectives are changing year-to-year. Our survey includes more than 400 responses from key executives around the world, including C-suite and director-level respondents.

Through this exclusive study and in-depth research into the field, Business Insider Intelligence details the components that make up the IoT ecosystem. We size the IoT market and use exclusive data to identify key trends in device installations and investment. And we profile the enterprise and consumer IoT segments individually, drilling down into the drivers and characteristics that are shaping each market.

Here are some key takeaways from the report:

• We project that there will be more than 55 billion IoT devices by 2025, up from about 9 billion in 2017.
• We forecast that there will be nearly $15 trillion in aggregate IoT investment between 2017 and 2025, with survey data showing that companies' plans to invest in IoT solutions are accelerating.
• The report highlights the opinions and experiences of IoT decision-makers on topics that include: drivers for adoption; major challenges and pain points; deployment and maturity of IoT implementations; investment in and utilization of devices; the decision-making process; and forward- looking plans.

In full, the report:

• Provides a primer on the basics of the IoT ecosystem.
• Offers forecasts for the IoT moving forward, and highlights areas of interest in the coming years.
• Looks at who is and is not adopting the IoT, and why.
• Highlights drivers and challenges facing companies that are implementing IoT solutions.

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• Microsoft has been building itself up as a serious competitor in the PC hardware business, and so far, it's been doing a pretty great job.
• The Surface Pro 6 is the latest and greatest in the company's Surface Pro line, but does it really live up to the name?
• We tested out the tablet and were impressed with the impressive specs, including a strong core processor and a lot of storage space, though we think the design could still be updated to include a USB-C port or two.

Microsoft has been slowly but surely building itself up as a serious competitor in the PC hardware business, and so far, it's been doing a pretty great job. Recent products include the likes of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 2, which we recently reviewed, as well as the Microsoft Surface Go, which we recently tested as well.

It all started, however, with the original Microsoft Surface Pro, which was arguably the first product that showed the world Microsoft could truly compete in hardware. These days, Microsoft is up to the Surface Pro 6, the latest and greatest in the Surface Pro line. But does the new Surface Pro 6 live up to the Surface Pro name? We put it to the test to find out.

As with any new product, the first thing you'll notice about the new Surface Pro is its design, and it's a great-looking device — but not all that different-looking compared to previous iterations of the Surface Pro. In fact, if you put the Surface Pro 6 next to the Surface Pro 5, or even the Surface Pro 4, you'd be hard-pressed telling them apart — save for the fact that this time around there's a Matte Black color option.

On the front of the device, you'll find the 12.3-inch touchscreen, along with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with support for Windows Hello. On the left side, there's a headphone jack, while the right side is where you'll find the full-sized USB port, mini DisplayPort, and Surface Connect charging port. On the top, there's the power button and volume rocker. Then, on the back, there's the kickstand. Despite what it may look like in photos, the kickstand is very sturdy and infinitely adjustable — so you don't have to live with using the device in one of two positions, like when you use the iPad with Apple's keyboard covers. Like other tablet kickstand-style devices, the Surface Pro 6 isn't overly comfortable to use like a laptop with the Type Cover on your lap — so if you intend on buying the Type Cover, we recommend sticking with a table of some kind.

The only thing we might have changed about the Surface Pro 6 design is that it would have been nice to include a USB-C port or two.

Apple has run full-force into adopting USB-C— causing some outrage. We get that Microsoft is positioning itself as a kind of anti-Apple by not forcing users to adopt dongles for older accessories, but USB-C is still the future, and not adding a USB-C port immediately dates the Surface Pro 6.

As mentioned, the display on the Surface Pro 6 comes in at 12.3-inches, and it has a resolution of 2,736 x 1,824 — and it's beautiful. Sure, it's pretty much the same as the display on last year's Surface Pro 5, but that doesn't take away from the fact that colors were vibrant and bright, making the Surface Pro 6 a great choice for those who appreciate a great display. The display is excellent when it comes to touch features too. We found it to be accurate and responsive to touch, and while you might want to use the Surface Pro Type Cover for some situations — like writing tech reviews — many will find using the on-screen keyboard and touch controls perfectly adequate for what they need this device for.

Under the hood, the Surface Pro 6 is an impressive beast for the form factor that it takes.

The base model includes an 8th-gen Intel Core i5 processor, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. From there, options range up to an Intel Core i7 with 16GB of RAM and a full 1TB of storage. Of course, with those specs you'll have to pay $2,299, but it's an option if you want it.

We found that our model, which was the base model with a 256GB hard drive, was more than capable enough of handling any day-to-day tasks and could get us through a full day of work, plus some video-watching and other entertainment, perfectly fine. Of course, if you expect to use the Surface Pro 6 for more intensive tasks, like any video or audio editing, then it's worth upgrading.

Beyond shelling out the cash for the tablet itself, there's some extra money you might want to spend — on the Microsoft Type Cover, which comes at $130, and the Microsoft Surface Pen, which costs $100. Those are expensive accessories. Sure, they're not quite as pricey as Apple's options, but they're expensive nonetheless.

Now, this isn't a review of the Surface Pro's accessories, but we can offer a few details.

In general, we found the Surface Pro 6's Type Cover to offer a nice, tactile typing experience — which was perfect for longer typing sessions. The touchpad was also nice, and while it could have been a bit larger, it worked perfectly fine. The Type Cover is only available in black if you want to pay the $130, though if you're willing to shell out $160 you can get a Platinum, Cobalt Blue, or Burgundy model too.

The Surface Pro Pen is pretty nice too. Now, take this with a grain of salt considering the fact that this tech reviewer isn't much of an artist, but the Surface Pro Pen generally felt nice and reacted well to our strokes. It has 4,096 levels of pressure, which is nice, though it would have been nice if it had a little more gesture control, like the new second-generation Apple Pencil.

Ultimately, the Microsoft Surface Pro 6 is an excellent device and a great option for Windows fans who want to continue their experience in a more portable and tactile format. We do recommend the Type Cover to those who type a lot, but if you don't then you may not need to factor it into the cost.

But the question remains — is there a better option in this price range?

Well, that depends.

For Windows 10 fans, the Surface Pro line is still the best way to experience the hybrid tablet design that has taken off over the past few years, but we still wish Microsoft would update the design a little, even if just to include more modern ports.

For those not married to Windows 10 and who don't mind using a mobile operating system, the new iPad Pro range is definitely something to consider, especially given the fact that it has a USB-C port and arguably better stylus. iPad aside, however, there's still nothing that can truly challenge the Surface Pro 6 in this segment — so if you like Windows 10, and want a hybrid, this is the way to go.

Buy the Microsoft Surface Pro 6, starting at $899, available at Microsoft and Best Buy

Buy the Microsoft Surface Pen, $99.99, available Microsoft and Best Buy

Buy the Microsoft Surface Pro Type Cover, $129.99, available at Microsoft and Best Buy

SEE ALSO: Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 2 is one of the best you can buy today — and it's a cheaper alternative to Apple's MacBook

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• Cyber Monday is here, and as always, there is a ton of great tech on sale. 
• We've rounded up only the best tech deals in every category from smartphones, tablets, and laptops, to TVs, headphones, and speakers. 
• We'll be updating the deals all Cyber Monday, so stay tuned! You can also check out all our deal coverage on Insider Picks.
• To potentially save more on Cyber Monday, you can visit Business Insider Coupons to find up-to-date promo codes for a range of online stores.

Cyber Monday is all about the tech deals. Sure, you could snag some great clothing, home goods, and travel deals, too, but we all know you want that big-screen TV.

We've rounded up the best tech deals for Cyber Monday as they pour in.

We check thousands of deals from dozens of retailers and whittled down the pickings, so you can rest assured that these really are the best deals and the lowest prices.

Whether you want a TV, projector, tablet, phone, speaker, or great tech accessories for less, we've got the deals here.

To save you even more time, here are the top deals in each category that we've seen so far.

• Best Amazon device deal: Amazon Echo (2nd Gen) $69 at Amazon (originally $99.99) [You save $30.99]
• Best speaker deal: Sonos One Smart Speaker with Alexa, $174 at Amazon (originally $199) [You save $25], also available at Sonos
• Best TV deal: Sony 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV, $998 at Amazon (originally $1,398) [You save $400]
• Best curved TV deal: Samsung UN65NU8500 Curved 65" 4K UHD 8 Series Smart LED TV (2018), $1,097.99 at Amazon (originally $1,799.99 ) [You save $702]
• Best soundbar deal: Sonos Beam, $349 at Amazon (originally $399)[You save $50]
• Best streaming stick deal: Roku Streaming Stick, $29.99 at Amazon (originally $49.99) [You save $20]
• Best smart lights deal: Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 10W Equivalent LED Smart Light Bulb Starter Kit, $79.99 at Amazon (originally $149.99)[You save $70]
• Best laptop deal: Microsoft Surface Laptop 2, $999.99 at Microsoft (originally $1,299.99) [You save $300]
• Best gaming laptop deal: GIGABYTE Aero 15X v8-BK4 15" Ultra Slim Gaming Laptop, $1,899 at Amazon (originally $2,299) [You save $600]
• Best smartwatch deal: Apple Watch Series 3, $229-$329 at Macy's AND Amazon AND Best Buy [You save $50-$80]
• Best smartwatch deal: Fitbit Versa Smartwatch, $149 at Amazon (originally $199.95) [You save $50.95]
• Best fitness tracker deal: Fitbit Ionic GPS Smart Watch, $199.95 at Amazon (originally $269.95) [You save $70]
• Best smartphone deals: Samsung Galaxy S9, $519.99 at Amazon (originally $719.99) [You save $200] AND Samsung Galaxy Note 9, $799.99 at Amazon (originally $999.99) [You save $200]
• Best smartphone under $450 deal: OnePlus 6, $429 (originally $529)[You save $100]
• Best headphone deal: Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones II, $299 at Amazon (originally $349) [You save $50]
• Best gaming deal: Microsoft Xbox One X 1TB Fallout 76 Bundle, $429 at Jet (originally $499) [You save $70]
• Best VR headset deal: Lenovo Explorer Bundle, $179.99 at Walmart (originally $399.99) [You save $220.99]
• Best camera deal: PANASONIC LUMIX GX85 Camera with 12-32mm and 45-150mm Lens Bundle, $497.99 at Amazon (originally $999.99) [You save $502]
• Best Sony camera deal: Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera w/ 16-50mm and 55-210mm Power Zoom Lenses, $598 at Amazon (originally $848) [You save $250]
• Best smart home hub deal: Lenovo Smart Display 8" with Google Assistant, $99 at Walmart (originally $199) [You save $100]
• Best smart home bundle: Ring Video Doorbell 2 + Free Echo Dot (3rd Gen), $139 at Amazon (originally $248.99) [You save $109.99]

Amazon device deals

Echo smart speakers

• Echo Look (Certified Refurbished), $89.99 (originally $169.99) [You save $80]
• Echo Dot (3rd generation), $24 (originally $49.99) [You save $25.99]
• Echo Dot Kids Edition, $49.99 (originally $69.99) [You save $20]
• Echo (2nd generation) $69 (originally $99.99) [You save $30.99]
• Echo Plus (2nd generation), $109.99 (originally $149.99) [You save $40]
• Echo Show, $179.99 (originally $229.99) [You save $50]
• Echo (RED) edition, $69 (originally $99.99) [You save $30.99], plus Amazon will donate $10 to the Global Fund for every Echo (RED) edition sold.
• Echo Spot, $89.99 (originally $129.99) [You save $40]

Fire tablets

• Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet 2-Pack, $119.98 (originally $199.98) [You save $80]
• Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Tablet 2-Pack, $149.98 (originally $259.98) [You save $110]
• Fire HD 10 Tablet, $99.99 (originally $149.99) [You save $50]
• Fire HD 10 Kids Edition Tablet 2-Pack, $249.98 (originally $399.98)[You save $150]

Fire TV

• Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote, $34.99 (originally $49.99) [You save $15]
• Fire TV Cube with Alexa and 4K UHD/HDR, $59.99 (originally $119.99) [You save $60]
• Fire TV Recast 500 GB, $179.99 (originally $229.99) [You save $50]
• Fire TV Recast 1 TB, $219.99 (originally $279.99) [You save $60]
• Toshiba 32” HD Smart TV - Fire TV Edition, $129.99 (originally $179.99) [You save $50]
• Toshiba 50” 4K Ultra HD Smart TV - Fire TV Edition, $299.99 (originally $399.99)[You save $100]

Kindle

• Kindle Paperwhite and six months of Kindle Unlimited, $129.99 (originally $189.93) [You save $59.94]
• Kindle Paperwhite E-reader (Previous Generation - 7th), $79.99 (originally $119.99)[You save $40]

Cloud Cam

• Amazon Cloud Cam Security Camera, 2 for $119.99 (originally $239.98) [You save $119.99]

Google device deals

Google Home smart speakers

• Google Home Hub for $99 at Best Buy, Target, Jet, and Walmart (originally $149) [You save $50]
• Google Home Mini for $25 at Best Buy, Target, and Walmart (originally $49) [You save $24]
• Google Home for $79 at Best Buy, Target, and Walmart (originally $129) [You save $50]

Chromecast

• Chromecast Audio for $15 at Best Buy, and Walmart (originally $35) [You save $20]
• Chromecast Ultra for $49 at Best Buy, Target, and Walmart (originally $69) [You save $20]
• Chromecast for $25 at Best Buy, Target, and Walmart (originally $35) [You save $10]

Smart home bundles

• Google Home Mini and Chromecast bundle for $45 at Walmart (usually $74) [You save $29]
• Google Smart Light Starter Kit for $31 at Walmart (usually $55) [You save $24]

Chromebooks

• Google Pixelbook i5, 8 GB RAM, 256GB storage, $899 at Amazon (originally $1,199) [You save $300]
• Google Pixelbook i7, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB storage, $1,347 at Amazon (originally $1,649)[You save $302]

Apple device deals

Apple Watch

• Apple Watch, $329 at Macy's[You save $80]

• ASUS Chromebook Flip, $399.99 at Amazon (originally $499)[You save $99.01]

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It's the weekend after Thanksgiving, and you're sitting at home eating cold pumpkin pie in your pajamas. Thanks to the internet, you can get a newly discounted flat screen TV on Cyber Monday without becoming a cautionary nightly news segment or waiting outside a Best Buy in freezing cold weather.

It's the perfect time to pick up luxuries you can only justify with a discount or check off all the things you'll need to buy anyway: holiday gifts, a replacement for the long-suffering mattress or living room couch, a new robovac, or an Instant Pot— at prices that are up to 80% cheaper than they will be next week. 

Below, you'll find a list of stores with the best 2018 Cyber Monday sales on the internet (like Amazon, Nordstrom, Casper, and more).

We'll be updating the stores and deals in real time, so check back in or bookmark this page if you don't want to miss out on any great Cyber Monday deals. 

Here are the top 12 Cyber Monday 2018 sales we're shopping:

• Amazon
• Nordstrom
• Walmart
• Best Buy
• Target
• Macy's
• Jet.com
• Wayfair
• Sephora
• Leesa mattresses
• Brooklinen bedding
• MVMT watches

Looking for more deals? We've rounded up the Cyber Monday deals on the internet.

To potentially save more on Cyber Monday, you can visit Business Insider Coupons to find up-to-date promo codes for a range of online stores.

Amazon:

• Save big on Amazon devices and tech from top brands like Bose, Sony, Sonos, and more. Shop amazon.com.

Best Buy:

• November 22-24, save up to $300 on 4K Ultra HD TVs, save $300 on the Samsung Galaxy Note9, S9, or S9+, save $50 on the Google Home, save $30 on select Xbox One and PS4 games, and much more. Shop bestbuy.com.

Dell:

• Save up to 50% off computers, laptops, and accessories at Dell with doorbuster deals starting November 22 at 10 a.m. ET. Shop dell.com.

Google

• Save up to 40% off Google Home, Pixelbook, Chromecast and more November 22-24 on Best Buy. Shop bestbuy.com and walmart.com.

Incase:

• Up to 50% off sitewide from November 22-26. Shop incase.com.

Incipio:

• Take 40% off sitewide from November 22-26. Shop incipio.com.

JBL:

• Save up to 50% off from November 18-21, and save 50% off speakers, headphones, and more devices from November 21-26. Shop jbl.com.

iRobot:

• Save $30 on a Braava jet and $200 on a Roomba 960 from November 15-December 2. Shop irobot.com.

Microsoft:

• November 18-26 save up to $310 on select Surface devices, November 18-26 save up to $100 on select Xbox One consoles, and November 22-30 get deals on games including Forza Horizon 4 for up to 35% off, State of Decay 2 for 35% off and Sea of Thieves for 50% off. Shop microsoft.com.

Razer:

• Get big savings on tech like headphones, keyboards, and more (including some Walmart-exclusive low prices) from November 22-26. Shop walmart.com.

Samsung:

• Right now, you can save up to 40% on select 4K Ultra HD TVs and home appliances. Starting November 15, Samsung will begin to roll out more early Black Friday deals with smartphones, smartwatches, TVs, Blu-ray players, soundbars, and more up to $400 off. Shop samsung.com.

Sony:

• Save big on digital paper devices, headphones, cameras and more tech. Shop jet.com, amazon.com, and bestbuy.com.

Verizon:

• Get $100 off best-selling Android phones and discounts on plans. Shop verizonwireless.com.

V-MODA:

• Save 43% on V-MODA headphones at Amazon on November 19. Shop amazon.com. Shop all V-MODA products at amazon.com.

Allswell:

• Get 15% off all mattresses and 30% off all bedding through November 28 with the code "THANKS15" at checkout. Shop allswellhome.com.

Amazon:

• Save up to 20% on mattresses, furniture, and area rugs, and even more home deals. Shop amazon.com.

Avocado:

• Now through December 3, save $175 on any Avocado Green Mattress or Avocado Vegan Mattress using the code "MERRY175" at checkout. Verified military, educators, law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, doctors and nurses are all eligible to receive an additional discount of $50. Save $175 on reclaimed wood bed frames using the code "BED175" at checkout. With the code "PILLOW25" get 25% off all Avocado Green Pillows. Shop avocadogreenmattress.com.

Bear:

• Until November 24, save $125 on orders over $500 with promo code “HOL125” or save $225 on orders over $1,200 with promo code “HOL225” at checkout. Plus, get two free Cloud Pillows. Shop bearmattress.com

Casper

• Take 10% off your order, with purchase of a mattress, with code “COZY10” at checkout now through November 26. Shop casper.com.

Dreamcloud:

• Save $200 when you purchase a mattress. Shop dreamcloudsleep.com.

Eight Sleep:

• Take $100 off smart mattresses and get a free Amazon Echo Dot (while supplies last) with purchase from November 22-26. Shop eightsleep.com.

Helix:

• Save $100 when you spend $600+, $150 when you spend $1,200+, and $200 when you spend $1,750+ with codes “HOLIDAY100”, “HOLIDAY150”, and “HOLIDAY200”, respectively. These deals run November 14-27. Shop helixsleep.com.

Leesa:

• Save $150 on a Leesa or $225 on a Sapira, plus get a free pillow ($75 value) for this Black Friday offer. BI readers can save an extra $10 with code “BUSINESSINSIDER”. Shop leesa.com.

Tuft & Needle:

• Save up to 29% on a mattress at Amazon. Shop Amazon.com. 

ADAY:

• Get an instant $20 back on every item you purchase from November 19-25. Shop thisisADAY.com.

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A hook system more reliable than the MTA

Umbra Subway Wall Hook, $30, available at Amazon

Part art piece and part functional organizer, the subway-inspired wall hook reminds them of the joys (and terrors) of riding public transportation. 

A GoPro harness for their dog

GoPro Fetch Dog Harness, $30.40, available at Amazon

To see life through their dog's eyes might be one of the best perspectives an owner can experience. The comfortable and sturdy harness will take viewers on canine adventures of all kinds.

A programmable R2-D2

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• Brooklinen is having its biggest and only sale of the year right now.
• Now through November 26 (Cyber Monday), the more you spend, the more you'll save — up to 20% off orders of $450 or more.
• We ranked Brooklinen as the makers of the best luxury sheets, the best sateen sheets, and the best duvet cover on the internet. Find the startup's seven best-sellers below.
• To potentially save more on Cyber Monday, you can visit Business Insider Coupons to find up-to-date promo codes for a range of online stores.

Brooklinen is one of our favorite brands to cover — from its core and luxe bedsheets to its latest Brooklittles line for babies and toddlers. However, it's not known for holding sales. Prices are usually low enough to warrant what is essentially a year-round sale in itself.

But Black Friday and Cyber Monday are exceptions; Cyber Week is its biggest and only sale of the year.

This year, the popular startup is offering steep discounts. Now through November 26, you can take advantage of the following deals:

• Spend $250 or more and get 10% off your order.
• Spend $350 or more and get 15% off your order.
• Spend $450 or more and get 20% off your order.
• Plus, get a free $50 gift card on orders of $150 or more.

Luxe Hardcore Sheet Bundle

The queen-size Luxe Hardcore Sheet Bundle is $213 before a discount is applied

Available in 15 colors. 

• Luxe Core Sheet Set (one flat sheet, one fitted sheet, two pillowcases)
• Luxe Duvet Cover
• Luxe Pillowcases (an extra pair)

Find a full review of the sheets here. We also ranked them the #1 best luxury sheets and the #1 best sateen sheets in the Insider Picks Buying Guides. 

Classic Hardcore Sheet Bundle

Super-Plush Complete Towel Set

The Super-Plush Complete Towel Set is $189 before a discount is applied

Available in four colors. 

• Two "Bath Sheets"
• Two bath towels
• Two hand towels
• Two washcloths
• Bath mat

Find a full review here.

• President Donald Trump tweeted Saturday that asylum-seekers won't be allowed to enter the United States until their claims are approved in court.
• The move would mean that migrants will be forced to wait in Mexico while their asylum cases are processed.
• Mexican government officials on Saturday night denied that any agreement on the arrangement has been struck.
• The news comes as nearly 5,000 migrants from the Central American caravan wait in the Mexican border city of Tijuana, where they intend to cross into the US.

President Donald Trump on Saturday tweeted that the United States will no longer allow asylum-seekers to enter the country until their claims are already approved by a judge, essentially confirming an earlier report that said migrants may be forced to wait in Mexico while their cases wind through the US court system.

"Migrants at the Southern Border will not be allowed into the United States until their claims are individually approved in court," he tweeted, adding that "we only will allow those who come into our Country legally," though asylum-seekers often do legally enter the country at ports of entry before requesting asylum.

The incoming Mexican government, however, has denied that a deal has been struck.

"There is no agreement of any sort between the incoming Mexican government and the U.S. government," Olga Sánchez Cordero, Mexico's incoming interior minister, told the Associated Press in a statement.

The news comes as nearly 5,000 migrants from the Central American caravan wait in the Mexican border city of Tijuana, following a roughly month-long journey that began in Honduras in mid-October.

Read more: The first group of caravan migrants has reached the US border while thousands of others lag behind — here's what awaits them when they arrive

The migrant caravans have become a frequent target for Trump's ire, particularly during the 2018 midterm elections, when Trump and his conservative allies campaigned on a border crackdown.

"Our very strong policy is Catch and Detain. No 'Releasing' into the U.S.," Trump tweeted Saturday. "All will stay in Mexico. If for any reason it becomes necessary, we will CLOSE our Southern Border. There is no way that the United States will, after decades of abuse, put up with this costly and dangerous situation anymore!"

Trump's tweets came hours after The Washington Post reported that a preliminary deal was struck between the Trump administration and the incoming Mexican president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who takes office on December 1.

According to The Post, Mexico would essentially become a "waiting room for America's asylum system," and incoming Mexican government officials have been amenable to the plans, though no formal deal was signed.

"For now, we have agreed to this policy of Remain in Mexico," The Post quoted Sánchez Cordero as saying, adding that it was a "short-term solution."

"The medium- and long-term solution is that people don't migrate," she said. "Mexico has open arms and everything, but imagine, one caravan after another after another, that would also be a problem for us."

The deal isn't Trump's first effort to block the caravan migrants from entering the US — he signed an executive order earlier this month barring asylum for migrants who cross the border illegally, though US immigration law explicitly permits migrants to request asylum no matter how they entered the country.

A federal judge blocked Trump's asylum ban earlier this week, arguing that Trump "may not rewrite the immigration laws to impose a condition that Congress has expressly forbidden."

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• Online jewelry startup Mejuri rarely discounts its products. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are exceptions. 
• The more pieces you buy, the more you save. The sale is 10% off one item, 15% off two items, and 20% off three items or more. 
• The sale runs November 23 through November 26. 
• To potentially save more on Cyber Monday, you can visit Business Insider Coupons to find up-to-date promo codes for a range of online stores.

While you may be laser-focused on grabbing a tech deal on Cyber Monday (not that we blame you — there are going to be some great ones), now is also the time to take advantage of rare savings at smaller brands. 

We wear and talk about one such startup, online jewelry company Mejuri, quite often. The prices are generally already palatable since it's a direct-to-consumer brand, with 14k gold hoops  for $150 and 14k gold stacking rings from $69, but you'll be able to save even more now through Cyber Monday. 

You'll have more than a few opportunities to shop Mejuri's sale, which gets you 10% off one item, 15% off two items, and 20% off three items or more. 

The sale runs from November 23 through November 26. 

The tiered discount design is the perfect incentive to buy a few beautiful jewelry gifts for yourself and your friends or partner. Mejuri's style can best be described as everyday versatility, but its pieces never get lost in the crowd thanks to thoughtful details and eye-catching shapes. Whoever you buy the gift for, they'll love how easy the jewelry is to wear. 

You could even use the opportunity to pick out an engagement ring or wedding band. 'Tis the season, right? 

Below are some of our favorite Mejuri pieces at the moment, or you can shop the sale directly here.

Looking for more deals? We've rounded up the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on the internet.

Mini Lotus Bracelet

Mini Lotus Bracelet, $152.10 (originally $169) [You save $16.90] 

Safety Pin Earrings

Safety Pin Earrings, $144 (originally $160) [You save $16] 

Honey Edition Signet

Honey Edition Signet, $45 (originally $50) [You save $5] 

• Alabama police have conceded that the man they fatally shot after gunfire broke out at a mall on Thanksgiving "likely did not fire" the shots.
• The shooting broke out at a mall in Hoover, Alabama, on Thursday evening and left two people injured.
• Police say the gunman is still at large.
• The family of the man fatally shot by police, 21-year-old Emantic Fitzgerald Bradford, Jr., have retained a civil-rights attorney and have vowed to get to the bottom of his death.

Alabama police fatally shot an armed black man on Thanksgiving after gunfire broke out at a mall — but on Friday they said the man they killed "likely did not fire" the shots.

Emantic Fitzgerald Bradford, Jr., 21, was killed by a police officer responding to the Thursday shooting at Hoover's Riverchase Galleria, which left one 18-year-old and one 12-year-old injured.

Hoover police initially said they believed Bradford had shot the older victim, but backtracked the following day and said "he likely did not fire the rounds that injured the 18-year-old victim," Hoover Police Department spokesman Gregg Rector said in a statement.

Read more: One person was killed and 2 were injured after a Thanksgiving shooting at an Alabama mall

At least one gunman is still at large

Rector said police still believe Bradford was involved in "some aspect of the altercation" and had a handgun, but that "more than two individuals were involved in the initial altercation."

He added that "at least one gunman" is still at large.

"We regret that our initial media release was not totally accurate, but new evidence indicates that it was not," Rector said.

Protests erupted in Hoover on Saturday, with more than 200 demonstrators marching past the mall, chanting "E.J." and "no justice, no peace,"according to The Associated Press.

Bradford's family have retained a civil-rights attorney, according to CNN, and said in a statement they intend to determine how and why he was killed.

"Our family is completely shocked, heartbroken and devastated at the tragic death of our beloved 'EJ.' EJ was a devoted son and brother, who dedicated his life to serving his country and always doing the right thing," the statement said. "As we continue to grieve, rest assured, that we are working diligently with our legal team to determine exactly what happened and why this police officer killed our son. We will never forget EJ, and ask for your continued prayers during this incredibly difficult time."

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Technology is increasingly disrupting every part of our daily lives.

Smart speakers and voice assistants let us interact with our homes and with retailers in new and seamless ways.

Smartphones are taking over as the dominant shopping device.

Viewers continue to move away from traditional TV toward digital platforms.

And the list is growing.

Nearly every industry has been disrupted by digital technologies over the past 10 years. And in 2018, we expect to see more transformative developments affect our businesses, careers, and lives.

Business Insider Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service, has put together a list of 35 Big Tech Predictions for 2018 across Apps and Platforms, Digital Media, Payments, Internet of Things, E-Commerce, Fintech, and Transportation & Logistics. Some of these major predictions include:

• Cryptocurrencies will become more widely accepted
• Google and Apple will challenge Amazon in the smart speaker space
• The resurgence of the VR market
• The real self-driving car race will begin
• Drone regulations will relax
• Alibaba’s international expansion
• Gen Z will become a major focal point for media companies and advertisers
• Payment security will become paramount
• Smart home devices will take off

This comprehensive list of 35 predictions can be yours for free today. As an added bonus, you will gain immediate access to our exclusive free newsletter, Business Insider Intelligence Daily.

To get your copy of this FREE report, simply click here.

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• A brawl broke out between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills after a contested catch.
• As the two teams pushed and shoved, Leonard Fournette ran over to Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson and threw a punch as they went down to the ground, fighting.
• Meanwhile, Jaguars receiver Donte Moncrief and Bills cornerback Levi Wallace continued to wrestle on the ground for the ball, refusing to give it up.
• Fournette and Lawson were later ejected.

A wild and ugly scene broke out between the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

In the third quarter, Blake Bortles threw a deep, contested pass to wide receiver Donte Moncrief, who came down with the ball with Bills cornerback Levi Wallace clinging onto him.

Referees ruled that Moncrief scored a touchdown, but as both teams raced down the field, some pushing and shoving ensued, followed by a full-on brawl between Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette and Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson.

As Fournette and Lawson swung at each other, with both teams trying to break up the fight, Moncrief and Wallace stayed on the ground, clinging to the ball, refusing to give it up. Nobody seemed to really notice.

Here's a clip of the incident:

Lawson and Fournette were ejected for fighting, while referees also overturned the touchdown, ruling that Moncrief was down just short of the end zone.

As Lawson and Fournette headed back to the locker rooms, they were still yelling at each other.

Fournette was not in the game when the play happened and ran across the field to get involved in the brawl. It's possible that the NFL could fine him further for leaving the bench area to scuffle.

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• In today's music industry, the RIAA certifies an album as "platinum" when it surpasses 1 million album equivalent units in sales or streaming. 
• Here, we rank the best-selling artists of all time by their number of platinum album certifications.

In the decades before streaming-era rules and digital downloads inflated album sales, platinum certification was more difficult for artists to obtain.

When an artist achieved platinum status back then — selling a million or more physical copies of an album — it took a more fervent effort from fans (who had to drive to record stores, find an album, and hand over their hard-earned cash for it), but many acts nonetheless reached platinum certification routinely.

Compiling RIAA data, we ranked the best-selling artists of all time by the number of platinum albums they've sold in the US. 

Some of the results here are surprising. Country singer Garth Brooks, for instance, has the most diamond (or 10-times platinum) albums of all time with seven. But the legendary acts at the top of the list are ones you'd expect to see. 

Here are the 50 best-selling artists of all time, ranked by platinum albums sold:

SEE ALSO: The 50 best-selling albums of all time

50. Prince — 11

Platinum albums: 11

Multi-platinum: 4

Diamond: 1

Best-selling album:"Purple Rain" (13 million copies)

49. Bon Jovi — 11

Platinum albums: 11

Multi-platinum: 5

Diamond: 1

Best-selling album:"Slippery When Wet" (12 million copies)

48. Eric Clapton — 11

Platinum albums: 11

Multi-platinum: 7

Diamond: 1

Best-selling album:"Unplugged" (10 million copies)

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Now through Cyber Monday, November 26, Nordstrom is holding one of its biggest sales of the year.

You can get up to 60% off thousands of items, from big discounts on women's, men's, and kids' clothing to major savings on home and kitchen essentials and beauty and skincare products. When you spend $250 or more online and in stores, you'll earn a $50 promotional gift card to spend online and in stores from January 11 to February 2.

We scoured the sale and rounded up 40+ of the best deals to shop, whether you're looking for holiday gifts or picking out a few new pieces for your closet.

If you prefer to jump straight to shopping Nordstrom's Cyber Monday sale, here's where to go:

• Men's deals
• Women's deals
• Home and kitchen deals
• Beauty and skincare deals

Looking for more deals? We've rounded up the best Cyber Monday deals on the internet.

To potentially save more on Cyber Monday, you can visit Business Insider Coupons to find up-to-date promo codes for a range of online stores.

• Nordstrom Men's Shop Non-Iron Gingham Dress Shirt, $19.80 (Originally $49.50) [You save $29.70]
• Nordstrom Men's Shop V-Neck Cashmere Sweater, $119.90 (Originally $199) [You save $79.10]
• Cole Haan GrandPro Tennis Sneaker, $99.90 (Originally $150) [You save $50.10]
• Michael Kors Wool Blend Double Breasted Peacoat, $99.90 (Originally $350) [You save $250.10]
• Rag & Bone Fit 1 Skinny Fit Jeans, $99.98 (Originally $250) [You save $150.02]
• Ted Baker London Volvek Classic Fit Trousers, $71.98 (Originally $180) [You save $108.02]
• Levi's 511 Slim Fit Jeans, $35.80 (Originally $89.50) [You save $53.70]
• Adidas I-5923, $77.96 (Originally $129.95) [You save $51.99]
• Bonobos Slim Fit Plaid Sport Shirt, $47.20 (Originally $118) [You save $70.80]

• Sorel 'Joan of Arctic' Waterproof Snow Boot, $142.50 (Originally $190) [You save 25%]
• Cole Haan GrandExpløre Genuine Shearling Trim Waterproof Hiker Boot, $196 (Originally $280) [You save 30%]
• Coach x Selena Gomez Selena Trail Leather Crossbody Bag, $147.50 (Originally $295) [You save 50%]
• Parker Estella Asymmetrical Floral Shirtdress, $214.80 (Originally $358) [You save 40%]
• BP. V-Neck Long Sleeve Sweater, $15.60 (Originally $39) [You save $23.40]
• Cole Haan Hooded Down & Feather Jacket, $125 (Originally $225) [You save $100]
• UGG Daelynn Boot, $119.90 (Originally $189.95) [You save $70.05]
• Topshop Lily Knit Back Midi Coat, $74.99 (Originally $125) [You save $50.01]
• Kate Spade New York Jackson Street Hayley Leather Satchel, $154.80 (Originally $258) [You save $103.20]
• Nike Free TR8 Trainer, $75 (Originally $100) [You save $25]
• Thread & Supply Double Breasted Peacoat, $37.90 (Originally $58) [You save $20.10]

• Le Creuset Signature 5.5-Quart Round Enamel Cast Iron French/Dutch Oven, $340 (Originally $425) [You save $85]
• Le Creuset Set of 4 Mini Cocottes, $80 (originally $100) [You save 20%]
• Le Creuset Classic Whistling Tea Kettle, $100 (Originally $125) [You save 20%]
• Instant Pot Ultra 6-Quart 10-in-1 Multiuse Programmable Cooker, $99 (Originally $149.95) [You save 33%]
• Anthropologie 12 Days of Christmas Set of 12 Canapé Plates, $105 (Originally $150) [You save 30%]
• All-Clad Four-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker, $199.95 (Originally $300) [You save $100.05]
• Nordstrom at Home Ultrasoft Ribbed Turkish Bath Towel, $11.60 (Originally $29) [You save $17.40]
• Nordstrom at Home Ultrasoft Ribbed Turkish Hand Towel, $7.60 (Originally $19) [You save $11.40]
• Nest Hello Video Doorbell, $179 (Originally $229) [You save $50]
• Nest Learning Thermostat, $179 (Originally $249) [You save $70]
• Levtex Grateful Accent Pillow, $23.98 (Originally $39.99) [You save $16.01]
• Nordstrom at Home Chloe Duvet Cover (Queen), $79.60 (Originally $199) [You save $119.40-$137.40]

• Glamglow The Hollywood Glow Set, $41.30 (Originally $59) [You save $17.70]
• Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture Treatment Duo, $60 (Originally $84) [You save $24]
• Impressions Vanity Co. Hollywood Glow XL 2.0 Vanity Mirror, $368.99 (Originally $479) [You save $110.01]
• T3 Cura Hair Dryer, $179 (Originally $235) [You save $56]
• Bobbi Brown Glow Stick, $28.50 (Originally $38) [You save $9.50]

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DON'T MISS: The 42 best deals and sales you can get online at Target for Cyber Monday 2018

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• Cyber Monday 2018 is here, and Walmart has a ton of incredible deals available to online shoppers right now.
• We've rounded up some of Walmart's best deals— take a look below, and don't miss our complete Cyber Monday shopping coverage.
• To potentially save more on Cyber Monday, you can visit Business Insider Coupons to find up-to-date promo codes for a range of online stores, including Cyber Monday heavyweights Walmart and Target.

Cyber Monday is here, and Walmart is doing its best to compete with Amazon— which has also been releasing deals throughout Thanksgiving week — it's launched steep discounts across a ton of different product categories.

We've rounded up Walmart's best deals to help you have a successful Cyber Monday. Make sure to keep checking back here, as we'll be updating this article throughout the day as deals sell out and go live.

Although Walmart saves a few of the deals for in-store shoppers, most are also available online, meaning you can get them without having to get up early and fight the crowds.

Take a look at the best deals below, and be sure to check out our complete Cyber Monday deals coverage, including men's fashion sales, women's fashion sales, Best Buy tech deals, Nordstrom deals, Target deals, Macy's deals, some incredible Cyber Monday deals from Cole Haan, or dozens of Cyber Monday deals from our favorite startups, like the Casper and Leesa mattresses and Brooklinen bedding.

Looking for more deals? We've rounded up the best Cyber Monday deals on the internet.

SEE ALSO: All of Insider Picks' holiday gift guides, in one place

DON'T MISS: Nordstrom's Cyber Monday sale is huge — we cherry-picked the best deals on coats, boots, and more for men and women

The best TV deals

• Samsung 32" Class Smart TV, $178 (originally $197.99) [You save $19] 
• TCL 40" Class FHD (1080P) Roku Smart LED TV, $199.99 (originally $299.99) [You save $100]
• Sceptre 50" 1080P LED TV, $199.99 (originally $349.99) [You save $150] 
• Samsung 55" 4KTV, $397.99 (originally $699.99) [You save $302] 
• Vizio 60" 4K UHD TV, $498 (originally $598) [You save $100] 
• Samsung 65" 4K Smart LED TV, $747.99 (originally $1,299.99) [You save $552]
• Samsung 75" 4K TV, $ 1,197.99 (originally $1,499.99) [You save $302]

The best media streamer deals

• Google Chromecast, $25 (originally $35) [You save $10]
• Chromecast Audio, $15 (originally $25) [You save $10]
• Chromecast Ultra, $49.99 (originally $79.99) [You save $30]

The best smart home hub deals:

• Google Home Mini, $25 (originally $49) [You save $24] 
• Google Home, $79 (originally $149) [You save $80]
• Google Home Hub + $10 Vudu Credit, $99 (originally $149) [You save $60]
• Google Home Mini and Chromecast Bundle, $45 (originally $74) [You save $29] 
• Lenovo Smart Display 8" with Google Assistant, $99 (originally $199) [You save $100]

The best smart home accessory deals

• Google Smart Light Starter Kit, $31 (originally $55) [You save $21]
• Nest Thermostat E, $139 (originally $169) [You save $30]
• Nest Thermostat, $179 (originally $249) [You save $80]
• Nest Cam Indoor Security Camera, $129 (originally $199) [You save $70]
• Nest Cam Outdoor Security Camera, $149 (originally $199) [You save $50]

The best game console deals

• Xbox One X 1TB Console, $399 (originally $499) [You save $100]
• Xbox One S, $199 (originally $229) [You save $30]
• Microsoft Xbox One S 1TB Forza Horizon 4 Bundle, $229.99 (originally $299.99) [You save $70]

The best game accessory deals

• Xbox One Controller, $39.99 (originally $49.99) [You save $10]
• PlayStation DualShock 4 Controller, $39 (originally $53.66) [You save $14]
• Sony PlayStation Plus 12 Month Subscription, $39.99 (originally $59) [You save $20]
• Turtle Beach Headset $25 (originally $34.82) [You save $9.82]
• Xbox Live 3-Month Subscription Card, $12.50 (originally $24.96) [You save $12.46] 

The best VR deals

• Sony PlayStation VR Astro Bot Bundle, $199 (originally $299) [You save $100]
• Lenovo Explorer Bundle, $179 (originally $399.99) [You save $220.99]
• Oculus Go Standalone Virtual Reality Headset, $179 (originally $199) [You save $20]

The best video game deals

• Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, $35 (originally $53) [You save $19] (Nintendo Switch) 
• Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, $35 (originally $50) [You save $15] (Nintendo Switch) 
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, $35 (originally $50) [You save $15] (PlayStation 4 and Xbox One) 
• God of War, $39.85 (originally $25) [You save $14.85] (PlayStation 4) 
• Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Online Edition, $25 (originally $59.88) [You save $34.88] (PlayStation 4) 
• Fallout 4 Game Of The Year Edition, $25 (originally $59.88) [You save $34.88] (Xbox One) 
• Diablo III, $17 (originally $39.88) [You save $22.88] (PlayStation 4) 

This is a preview of the Influencer Marketing (2018) research report from Business Insider Intelligence. To learn more about the top platforms, as well as strategies for social media influencer marketing, click here. Current subscribers can read the report here.

The concept of a brand hiring a popular personality to promote a product or service isn't new, and brands know that celebrity endorsements can sell products. In the age of social media, however, brands are finding new ways to leverage popular figures as brand ambassadors, and these people aren't necessarily famous actors, singers, or athletes.

How brands are leveraging social media influencer marketing

While brands certainly continue to tap celebrities for endorsement deals, they’re also starting to enlist social media personalities, broadly known as “influencers,” for advertising campaigns. Social influencers generally focus on specific content areas — like fashion, beauty, parenting, or gaming — and cater their content to a specific vertical.

A new report from BI Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service, identifies the ways brands can find and manage relationships with social media influencers. It notes the most engaging industry verticals, the pitfalls to avoid, and the opportunities to cash-in on. Finally, it explores how major social platforms are increasingly building out tools that enable their most popular users to build their personal brands.

Here are some of the key takeaways from the report:

• Influencer marketing ad spend is poised to reach between $5 billion and $10 billion in 2022. Taking the midpoint of $7.5 billion as a base case, this represents a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38%.
• Brands need to fine-balance providing influencers with enough creative freedom, while also ensuring the messaging positively reflects the brand. Nearly 40% of influencers believe that overly restrictive content guidelines are one of the biggest mistakes brands and agencies make when working with them. 
• Influencers tend to have higher user engagement than content generated by brands. The average influencer engagement rate across industry verticals is 5.7%. As a comparison, the average engagement rate for brands on Instagram has fluctuated between 2-3% in the past year. 
• Authenticity is key for influencer marketing messaging. Brands should give influencers sufficient creative freedom to keep posts authentic, as it makes posts less likely to be dismissed by users. Other best practices include repurposing influencer content for multiple platforms, evaluating the audience and following of an influencer, and leveraging data to optimize future campaigns. 

 In full, the report:

• Outlines recent steps the top social platforms are taking for influencer posts.
• Details the best practices brands should adopt when starting out with influencer marketing. 
• Discusses the top verticals that are poised to benefit the most from influencer marketing, and which ones are growing. 
• Highlights the factors that will be critical for compliance with social platforms and the FTC.

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• A major 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit western Iran on Sunday night, injuring hundreds of people and sending panicked residents running. 
• Between 300-500 people were reported injured in the quake. No casualties have been reported as of Sunday evening. 
• The earthquake originated 20 km (12.5 miles) southwest of Sarpol-e Zahab, in the Kermanshah Province of Iran close to the Iraq border, which experienced a devastating earthquake this time last year. 
• Iran sits along major fault lines and experiences near daily seismic events.

A major 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit western Iran on Sunday night, injuring hundreds of people and sending panicked residents running into the street. 

According to USGS, the earthquake originated 20 km (12.5 miles) southwest of Sarpol-e Zahab, in the Kermanshah Province of Iran close to the Iraq border.

The quake struck at a shallow depth of 10 km (6.2 miles) at around 8:00 p.m. local time. Shallow earthquakes can often cause more broad damage.

Tremors were felt as far away as the Iraqi capital of Baghdad. 

Hundreds of people have been reported injured in the quake. According to the Associated Press, over 500 people were injured. Iran's official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported 387 injured, most of them minor. 

All schools and universities in the region were closed on Monday, IRNA said. Roads were temporarily closed and electricity was affected by the quake but they appeared to be back in order by Sunday evening.

Dozens of rescue teams were dispatched to the area, authorities said. Several army units were also called in to assist in rescue efforts. 

Iran sits along major fault lines and experiences earthquakes on a near daily basis. 

The location of Sunday's quake, Sarpol-e Zahab, was hit with a major 7.3 earthquake last year that killed more than 600 people and left thousands injured and homeless. It was the deadliest earthquake of 2017.

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Emerging markets are going to be essential for e-commerce growth, as retailers in developed markets may soon reach saturation in terms of consumer growth.

For example, almost half of US households now have a Prime membership, diminishing Amazon's growth potential in the country. Meanwhile, in China, the world's largest e-commerce market, nearly half of the population is actively making online purchases, leaving little room for growth. 

However, India, Southeast Asia, and Latin America are worth keeping an eye on. E-commerce penetration rates in these areas hover between 2-6%, presenting a huge opportunity for future growth as online sales gain traction. Moreover, these regions are expected to grow at compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) of 31%, 32%, and 16%, respectively, through 2021.

This report compiles several e-commerce snapshots, which together highlight the most notable emerging markets in various regions. Each provides an overview of the e-commerce industry in a particular country, discusses influential retailers, and provides insights into the opportunities and challenges for that specific domestic industry.

Here are some of the key takeaways:

• Emerging markets are going to be essential for e-commerce growth, as retailers in developed markets may soon reach saturation in terms of consumer growth.
• India is the clear overall leader in e-commerce potential, but countries in Southeast Asia and Latin America are also worth keeping an eye on. Within Southeast Asia, Indonesia shows the most promise for retailers, as the government is loosening restrictions on foreign investments, and its massive population is gaining spending power and more access to internet. Meanwhile, Mexico is a retailer's best bet for expansion in Latin America, due to its stable economy and rising middle class, but Brazil may be gearing up to steal the top spot.
• However, doing business in these regions can be difficult. In most of these emerging markets, infrastructure is underdeveloped and the population is largely unbanked, making digital payments a challenge.
• If retailers can build a brand presence in these markets while online shopping is still in its nascent stages, they may become market leaders as e-commerce takes off in the regions. Moreover, these markets could provide new sources of growth for companies that would otherwise stagnate in more mature e-commerce markets.

 In full, the report:

• Explores the e-commerce industry in India, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.
• Highlights the leading country in each region, as well as key e-commerce players there. 
• Outlines the challenges and opportunities each region faces.
• Gives insight into how these emerging markets may shape the future of e-commerce.

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