April, 2016

• 24 April

  I flew a drone with a flick of my wrist

  

  I’ve wanted to use The Force since I was a little kid. Pull things towards me, push them away, with a mere wave of my hand. This week, I got to try something a lot like that. Don’t get too excited: we haven’t developed human tractor beams quite yet. But remote-control cars, drones and light …

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• 24 April

  Beyonce’s new ‘Lemonade’ hits iTunes

  

  If you’re itching for Beyonce’s new album but don’t want to sign up for Tidal, don’t worry: The subscription music-streaming service’s “exclusive” on the album was short-lived. “Lemonade,” which was released exclusively on Tidal on Saturday night, was made available for purchase on Apple’s iTunes just a day later. The album is available for download at Tidal and will be …

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• 24 April

  7 reasons people aren’t wearing their Apple Watch

  

  Now playing: Watch this: Apple Watch: One year later. Are you still wearing it? 3:01 It’s been a year since Apple released the Watch. Big whoop! Does anyone really care? That’s what we asked a few of our Apple Watch-owning CNET editors — and they didn’t hold back. Below is a short list of the most common answers for why …

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• 24 April

  Xiaomi teases new Mi Max phablet

  

  If size matters not for you, then Xiaomi’s upcoming Mi Max phablet could be just what you’re looking for. The company recently teased its new device in its MIUI fan forums, with a picture of the phablet in the pocket of a pair of jeans. While it made no mention of the device’s actual size, Xiaomi said the phone will …

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• 24 April

  Apple predicted an iPhone sales drop. Here it comes

  

  We aren’t buying enough new iPhones. That’s why Apple is expected to tell investors something it’s never had to say before during its quarterly earnings call: iPhone sales likely dropped for the first time since the game-changing device went on sale in 2007. That drop isn’t a surprise to those who’ve been listening. Apple CEO Tim Cook and his team …

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• 23 April

  Prince’s death highlights fine line between sympathy and advertising

  

  When news spread Thursday that Prince had died, everyone from Oprah to the president of the United States posted their love for the legendary pop music icon on social media. Then something weird started to happen. Cereal, liquor and office-supply companies took to social media to say how sad they were about Prince’s passing — by using their products as …

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• 23 April

  Show us yours: Your audio system, speakers, headphones or home theater

  

  I’d love to see your audio system or home theater. It doesn’t have to be expensive, just interesting or quirky. Some people decorate their speakers or paint them in wild colors. I once had a girlfriend with a pair of old Acoustic Research speakers (a gift from her father), a funky amp she found on the street and an ancient …

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• 23 April

  Here’s a bass lover’s headphone: Maiden ED

  

  Everybody knows audiophiles aren’t supposed to love bass-heavy headphones like the Maiden ED-Phon3S ($299), but I found a lot to like about this one. Tuned by Iron Maiden’s Steve Harris, this on-ear headphone makes a lot of bass, but it’s not just the quantity of bass; it’s plenty deep, and its bass definition and clarity are awfully good. The Maiden …

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• 23 April

  Apple Watch apps could get zippier with new requirement for app makers

  

  Dear iPhone, I love you, but I think I just need to be alone for a while. Yours, Apple Watch. Could your Apple Watch and iPhone soon be going their separate ways for good? This week, Apple gave third-party developers of Apple Watch apps a new requirement. Come June 1, apps submitted to the company’s App Store must be built …

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• 22 April

  Bernie and Hillary debate juggling in ‘Bad Lip Reading’ video

  

  If presidential primary debates aren’t entertaining enough for you, try the latest installment of the hilarious YouTube series “Bad Lip Reading” that zeroes in on Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. In the video, published Thursday, faux voiceovers of Sanders and Clinton cover topics we wish they’d cover in real life like feet and baldness. Related stories Ted Cruz likes to …

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