When we reviewed the fourth-generation Apple TV back in late 2015, we talked about how awesome its remote was and how it was a wonder of touchpad responsiveness. But that remote isn’t perfect. Chief among its flaws is a slim design that makes it tough to grip, and a symmetrical button arrangement that makes it …

Beats by Dre’s Solo 3 Wireless headphones haven’t been out that long and they’re already selling for well below their list price of $300. Amazon currently has them for $220 and the other day Walmart reportedly had the matte black version of the Solo3 Wireless on sale for $150. Today, as part of its Deal of the Day program, Best …

Best Buy frequently offers discounts on Apple products, but its “Deal of the Day” for March 6 caught my attention because it’s the first time I’ve seen the latest MacBook Pros on sale. The caveat here is that the $175 discount is for Apple’s entry-level $1,500 13-inch MacBook Pro, which is missing the step-up models’ Touch Bar. It also has …

Now playing: Watch this: Apple’s BeatsX headphones are just the right fit 2:32 Headphones are a popular product category on CNET, and sometimes people ask me for a simple list of the most popular models. I can’t tell you what people are actually buying — that’s up to folks like NPD Group, which tracks online and brick-and-mortar sales everywhere, not …

Those hoping that Apple would trade a Lightning connection for a standard USB-C connection on the iPhone 8 will most likely be disappointed: Apple has always had a proprietary connection on its iOS devices and it’s not going to change that, in my opinion. The rumor that Apple might ditch Lightning in favor of USB-C, which is increasingly found on …

More and more people are turning to wireless headphones, but some people aren’t ready to let go of the headphone cable yet. If you’re in the market for a comfortable, good-sounding full-size wired headphone, Amazon has Bose’s SoundTrue Around-ear II headphone on sale for $100. Its list price is $180, but we’ve seen it discounted frequently, though rarely by this …

Some years ago — 2009 to be exact — I bought a 65-inch Panasonic plasma when plasma TVs were the best TVs on the block. They distinguished themselves with superior black levels, accurate colors, and better off-angle viewing than LCDs. They did have some downsides — namely their relative heftiness compared to LCD, a perceived propensity for burn-in or image …

If you’re looking for a deal on a pint-size Bluetooth speaker, Harman Audio is selling factory-recertified JBL Charge 2+ speakers for $65 on its site in a variety of color options, with a limit of two per customer. That’s $15 less than what it costs to buy a recertified Charge 2+ on Amazon. (You can get a new yellow one …

Apple products have created major cottage industries for accessory makers over the years, but it always seems a little strange when a company makes an accessory for an Apple accessory. That’s the case with Pad & Quill’s Leather Apple Pencil Grip, which is exactly what it sounds like: a leather cover for the Apple Pencil (for the iPad Pro). It …

Now playing: Watch this: UE Boom 2: Top Bluetooth speaker gets improved sound,… 2:31 Ultimate Ears’ Boom 2 sits atop CNET’s best Bluetooth speakers list. I often recommend it to folks looking for a compact, rugged wireless mini speaker that delivers big sound. (Yes, it’s fully waterproof.) The Boom 2 has been out a while and its price has been …