I have one small problem with the AirPods: They don’t stay in my ears super securely. I can walk around with them fine, but if I run to catch a train in the subway–or just run with them in general–I feel them start to slip out and have to slow down. Once, I caught one …
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Speck’s gone neon for its new iPhone 7 and Galaxy S8 cases
Clear cases for smartphones are hot. But clear neon colors may soon be hotter — or at least brighter. Speck has added a neon edition to its line of slim but protective Presidio line of cases for the iPhone 7, 7 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. They come in three tangy colors: tangerine orange, shocking pink and lightning yellow, and start …
Read More »Plantronics’ unveils new Dolby Atmos gaming headphones
Ahead of next week’s E3 video game expo, Plantronics has announced a new partnership with Dolby that brings the Dolby Atmos for Headphones surround-sound experience to three new Plantronics gaming headphones, one of which is wireless. The Plantronics RIG 400LX ($100), RIG 600LX ($130) and the wireless RIG 800LX ($150) headphones will come bundled with codes to activate Dolby Atmos for Headphones for …
Read More »OtterBox’s new ultraslim, ultrarugged case is ultraexpensive
OtterBox made a name for itself with its ultraprotective — but pretty bulky — Defender Series cases for iPhones and other devices. Now it’s got a new top-of-the-line tough case for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, the Pursuit Series, that’s significantly sleeker. The only rub: It costs $70 for the iPhone 7 version and $80 for the iPhone 7 …
Read More »Apple will share its secret iPhone screen
You probably know that a lot of people crack their iPhone screens each day, even each minute. You may have even done it yourself. But what you probably don’t know is that Apple has its own sophisticated machine — the Horizon Machine — to repair cracked displays. It’s now ready to share it more freely. Enlarge Image A common problem. …
Read More »Best Buy offering small deals on new iPads, MacBooks
Apple rarely, if ever, offers any sort of deals on its new products, but sometimes other retailers do. While this isn’t exactly a discount, Best Buy is rewarding customers who customers who preorder the latest iPad Pro models with up to a $50 gift card, depending on the model you order. You can also get a minimum of $250 Best …
Read More »Amazon India touts OnePlus 5 ‘exclusive’
Amazon India is implying that the upcoming OnePlus 5 phone is an Amazon exclusive. But don’t worry if you live outside the subcontinent: that retail exclusivity is almost certainly relevant only to India. OnePlus had previously indicated that the phone will sold at pop-up events in the US and Europe, soon after its unveiling on June 20. The teaser page on Amazon.in also …
Read More »WWDC 2017: Livestream, live blog, start time, how to watch
This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is scheduled to take place this Monday. CNET will be on hand to cover the news as it breaks, and as it has done in the past, Apple will also be livestreaming the event for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, …
Read More »Apple WatchOS 4 updates at WWDC 2017
This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. At WWDC 2017 Apple previewed what’s coming to WatchOS 4 in fall 2017. Here’s a quick look at some of the new features that will be available to Watch owners via a software update: Apple WatchOS 4 preview in pics +22 more See …
Read More »Headphone deal: Bose SoundTrue Around
Android users take note: Bose is selling its Around-Ear II wired headphones for Samsung and Android devices at a closeout price of $70. We’ve seen Black Friday sales on this headphone for $80, so this is as low a price you’ll get for this comfortable full-size headphone, which comes in blue or charcoal. Its list price is $180, but it’s …
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