Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds are on sale for $165

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It's hard to find better wireless earbuds than Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 if you're an Android user. The statement is even more true if you have a Pixel phone. If you're on the market for a new pair, you can grab the Pixel Buds Pro 2 for $165 in the hazel colorway, which is $54 off their usual price. Other color options are also discounted, just not as steeply. 

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Navy destroyers helped the US catch a Russian-flagged oil tanker on the run in the Atlantic

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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) maneuvers into position during At-Sea Demonstration (ASD) / Formidable Shield (FS) 2025.
USS Bulkeley, one of the destroyers involved in the seizure, sails in the Atlantic Ocean.

US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Nye

  • Two US Navy destroyers helped American forces board and seize a runaway oil tanker in the Atlantic.
  • A defense official said USS Bulkeley and USS Paul Ignatius "supported" the operation.
  • The Russia-flagged tanker was captured on Wednesday after
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Android Central's winners of CES 2026

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CES 2026 is behind us, and these are the products that stood out the most in Las Vegas.

Nail artists share 7 trends that are in for 2026 and 3 that are out

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An intricately designed nail set, complete with 3D gel and gems.
Nail experts shared which trends will be in and out in 2026.

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  • Business Insider spoke to four nail artists about which trends are in and out this year.
  • The clean girl aesthetic will stick around for now, but maximalist designs are making a comeback.
  • Chrome, on the other hand, is falling out of favor as customers seek more affordable designs.

As beauty trends continue

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Read the pitch deck a Y Combinator-backed startup used to raise $3.6 million to bring AI agents to the doctor's office

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Tivara cofounders Tej Seelamsetty and Aumesh Misra are pictured.
WashU alums Tej Seelamsetty and Aumesh Misra cofounded Tivara.

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  • Tivara raised $3.6 million, backed by Mischief VC, Day One Ventures, and Y Combinator.
  • The startup introduces AI agents to healthcare administration, taking over phone calls and scheduling.
  • Tivara shared its pitch deck with Business Insider — take a look.

Tej Seelamsetty dislocated his shoulder in 2024.

The 29-year-old told

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I left my full-time job at 50 and moved to Mexico. The savings were great — and the reinvention was even better.

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People in Ajijic, Mexico watching sunset over Lake Chapala.
By moving to Mexico, I was able to retire early, and I'm living comfortably until my Social Security kicks in.

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  • I wished to retire at 50, but doing so in the US — especially in San Francisco — felt impossible.
  • After much research, I decided to move to Ajijic, Mexico, where I have a lower cost of living.
  • Early retirement feels comfortable here, and financial freedom allows me
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CES 2026 Day 2: All of the coolest tech we saw on the show floor during the second day

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CES 2026’s second day was all about hands on time with new tech. From Lego’s most ambitious play experiment yet to assistive mobility tech, smart home ideas that actually feel affordable and robots that might one day fold your laundry, here’s what stood out most on January 7.

Lego Star Wars Smart Play: Luke's Red Five X-Wing
Lego Star Wars Smart Play: Luke's Red Five X-Wing
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LEGO’s new Smart Play system

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