This story is part of CNET’s coverage of Apple Arcade, including exclusive first looks we got at some of the service’s high-profile new games. When the constant bombardment ofcoronavirus coverage and other world events becomes overwhelming (which is often), playing a video game is one of my favorite ways to unwind. Immersing myself in a …

So you want to sell your old Android phone or iPhone now, or think you might want to one day? Maybe you’re eyeing a new device, like the iPhone SE, Galaxy A51 or OnePlus 8 ($517 at Amazon) and want to recoup some of the costs. Or perhaps you have older phones laying around that you don’t really use and haven’t …

This story is part of Tech for a Better World, stories about the diverse teams creating products, apps and services to improve our lives and society. More than half of all Americans have had a family member in jail or prison, according to a 2018 survey. Yet the cost of making phone calls with prisoners has skyrocketed, leaving families to bear …

If you were an aspiring audiophile in the days before digital, reading about audio gear was essential, because there was a huge difference in audio quality between entry-level audio gear and the unaffordable stuff you read about in stereo magazines. Even on a limited budget, it was essential to splurge on a high-quality turntable for example, because turntables were mechanical …

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Worldwide shipments of wearables grew more than 29% year over year in the first quarter of 2020, with total device volume hitting 72.6 million units, according to a Thursday report by market research firm IDC. Much of that increase was fueled by growth in hearables and wristbands, as smart and basic watches saw a decline.  In the wristband category, devices like …

If you’ve been tempted to pick up iPhone XR, you can now buy a refurbished one directly from Apple. Taking this approach will shave $100-$120 off the price of the 2018 phone, compared with buying a brand one. The 64GB and 128GB XRs are available in a variety of colors, and the 256GB one is available in black. The refurbished …

Working from home looks different to different people. Much of my work is probably just like yours during coronavirus lockdown: sitting in front of a computer, taking Zoom meetings, juggling childcare and homeschooling with my spouse while the kids slowly drive us insane. But a big part of my job is reviewing TVs. In normal times I do it in CNET’s …