Kinivo You know I love me some Bluetooth speakers, but the vast majority of the deals I see (and share) are for the portable variety. Those have their place in the world, but what if you want a speaker system for the den or living room, something intended to stay put? In the old days …

This is pretty enough on its own, but wait till you see it on your iPhone in Google Cardboard. Screenshot by Rick Broida/CNET Until now, the Google Cardboard virtual-reality headset has been largely an Android-only affair. Granted, there’s a smattering of Cardboard-compatible iOS apps, but most of them were either offshoots of Android versions or rudimentary proofs of concept. Roundme …

HBO Now is now streaming just about everywhere, thanks to PlayOn. MediaMall Technologies, Inc. If you don’t have cable but still want HBO, there’s a new option: HBO Now, the network’s just-launched streaming service. However, to enjoy “Game of Thrones,” “Silicon Valley” and other on-demand HBO goodness on your TV, the only option is an Apple TV box — for …

Crucial If you splurged on an Ultrabook or any other pancake-height laptop in the last couple years, chances are good it came with not a lot of storage. My two-year-old Samsung, for example, has just 128GB — and I routinely bump into that low ceiling. Alas, upgrades tend to be pricey, as Ultrabook-friendly mSATA drives (which are tiny, “naked” versions …

The Moto 360 delivers the sexytime at a deal price. Sarah Tew In case you’ve been living in a bunker the last few weeks, the Apple Watch goes on sale today. I wonder if you can guess the Cheapskate’s feelings about a wrist companion that starts at $399 (for the men’s Sport model) and goes up sharply from there? Yeah, …

Rick Broida/CNET Nuvyyo’s Tablo DVR has long offered cord-cutters the means to record and view over-the-air broadcasts, but the viewing options were somewhat limited — especially if you wanted to watch recorded shows on your TV. There was a Roku channel, but with an interface that was a far cry from the traditional DVR. That changes today with the release …

HP Lately I’ve been all about the Chromebooks, but for many folks it’s inconvenient — if not downright impossible — to break away from the Windows world. There may be software you need to run, peripherals you need to use and so on — any or all of which might disqualify a Chromebook as your next laptop. Fortunately, you can …

Microsoft Over the years I’ve said some pretty uncharitable things about Microsoft Office, but it’s not the software I dislike — it’s the price. To my thinking, Microsoft continues to charge an unreasonable amount for a package that’s overkill for many users. Okay, so what’s a reasonable price? This: For a limited time, and while supplies last, E-Tech Galaxy (via …

Microsoft Last week, Microsoft unveiled a new version of Office Lens, a free mobile scanning app that was previously limited to Windows Phone devices. Now it’s available for iOS as well, with a Preview version available for Android users who wish to beta-test it. The idea behind Office Lens is to turn your smartphone or tablet into a fast, efficient …

All mobile chargers should have these two features. RAVPower This is an update of a deal I shared back in January, and now it’s even better. Think all mobile chargers are created equal? Think again. They come in endless shapes and sizes, with different battery capacities that determine how much juice you can squeeze out for your mobile devices. And …