Over the last few weeks of covering Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and Google’s new Voice Actions interface, it’s become clear to me that there’s great confusion about what exactly Google Now is, and what it isn’t. So let’s start with the central thesis of what it’s not and go from there. Android 4.1’s Google Search …

The Samsung Galaxy S3 accessories keep rolling out, and iSkin’s getting in on the GS3 action with its Aura and Vibes lines of cases. For its Vibes line ($29.99), which comes in multiple colors, iSkin touts its Microban antimicrobial protection, which “helps prevent the growth of bacteria that can cause stains and odors.” I’m not sure I’ve ever had a …

You don’t need to be rich to smarten up your act — the Motorola Motosmart is an Android smart phone that costs just £99.99. Yes, for a penny under a ton you can get smart with this 3.5-inch Android blower on pay as you go — or it’s free on a two-year contract that will set you back just £7 …

Now playing: Watch this: The Nexus 7 Tablet 3:49 The components that make up the Google’s entry-level Nexus 7 cost roughly $152, according to a teardown study by IHS iSuppli. The results, which were first reported by AllThingsD, suggest the possibility of a minor profit from the device, which will retail for $199 and come with 8 gigabytes of storage. …

Following the release of its flagship Galaxy S3 phone last week, Samsung opened its first North American retail store in Metro Vancouver. Related stories Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Cases TV in the Bathroom: Technically Doable but a Very Bad Idea Samsung TV Sale: Save Up to $800 on Select Models at Best Buy Though first announced back in …

Combining a comfortable fit with excellent sound for the money, Klipsch’s Image S4 and S4i have long been some of our favorite earphones here at CNET. That said, I’ve seen some complaints about them not being durable enough, especially for sporting activities. Well, Klipsch has apparently heard those criticisms and smartly made a ruggedized version of the earphone that’s simply …

You can’t fault HTC for being persistent. The Taiwanese company, best known for its line of smartphones, will again try to breach the tablet market, according to a report from PC Advisor, who cited a company representative. Beyond acknowledgement of another tablet in the works, the report has little other information on timing, specifications, or price. HTC declined to comment …

For the past few years, we’ve kept a running list of top titles not out on Blu-ray. It started out with 40 titles and has been whittled down to 15 in more recent months. “Chariots of Fire,” which won an Academy Award for Best Picture in 1981 and hit stores yesterday (just in time for the Olympics), is the latest …

Edifier, which has made a few funky-looking media speaker systems over the years, has now added another aesthetically interesting unit to its lineup: the Prisma, a 2.1 Bluetooth speaker system that just hit the market for $129.99. Aside from the design, Edifier is highlighting the fact that the Prisma has a 48-watt power rating and its wired remote control is …

Now playing: Watch this: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean a sweet Android update 3:32 After releasing the operating system source code yesterday, Google announced that those who have Galaxy Nexus HSPA+ devices will be able to update their handsets to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean starting today. Users will be prompted with an alert about the update over the next few days. …