When I spoke with Bose reps about the company’s new $299 QuietComfort Earbuds 2, which launch Tuesday at an event in New York, they made a bold declaration: The new buds have the best noise canceling ever in a pair of headphones. Not just Bose headphones — any headphones. (Whether or not that boast covers …

There’s a lot to be said for ways to listen to music without blocking out the world, especially if you love to work out or you work from home. Running while listening to music can be dangerous as your sense of sound is greatly diminished. Working from home with your ears occupied can make it difficult to hear the front …

The Galaxy S21 comes in three sizes, and while it’s not the latest phone in Samsung’s lineup, it’s still an excellent device that’s worth protecting. Three different sizes means you have to make sure you’re getting the right case for your phone, otherwise it won’t fit or protect the device adequately. The S21 Ultra boasts a 6.8-inch screen and the heaviest build …

Few sports have cooler gadgets and tech than skiing and snowboarding. And there’s such a wide range of equipment as well. A lot of it can enhance your experience or make recovery quicker and more efficient. The best ski accessories can make you feel like James Bond, bombing down the slopes as you’re (not) being chased by henchmen. To help …

Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Flip 4 is building on the success of the Galaxy Z Flip 3, 2021’s sleeper smartphone hit. While the case options for the Z Flip 4 case aren’t that extensive, there are more for this model than its predecessor. We’ve also seen some improvements as case makers learn from their earlier efforts. While we haven’t quite tried …

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. If you’re looking for that best gift ever for your loved ones and aren’t afraid to splurge, we have good news: We’ve got a bunch of CNET-approved gift ideas, many of which are available for under $300. We’ve fully reviewed each of the products you’ll find …

While the iPhone 13 boasts a pretty impressive battery life, it certainly won’t last forever — and having your phone die while you’re out and about can throw a serious wrench in your day. There are a few different solutions out there that can help prevent this. There are battery cases that can add a few extra hours of juice, but they …

Tranya’s F1 earbuds are essentially AirPods 3 knockoffs that cost a lot less. They list for $50 but are on sale for $35, with a 20% off instant coupon kicking in another $7 of extra savings, bringing their price down to only $28. They’re a very good deal at $35 and a real bargain at $28.  See at Amazon I’ve …

After taking advantage of Samsung’s preorder trade-in deal for its Galaxy Z Flip 4, I got the new phone yesterday and have been trying out some cases for it as I update our best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 cases roundup.  While putting together that list I noticed some great deals at Verizon on a few of the cases, including Samsung’s Flap …

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. As fall quickly approaches, thoughts of holiday presents slowly begin to permeate everyone’s minds. Buying gifts for a special person, family members, friends or any other loved ones can be challenging and overwhelmingly expensive. How can you give a better gift than last year without …