This weekend, the Easter Bunny takes care of one basket; allow me to take care of another. I mean your shopping basket, of course, because there are a few good deals to be had. For starters, Best Buy has a pair of TVs worth considering. If you already own a media-streaming device like an Amazon …
Read More »
Amazon will shut its online store in China by July 18, a report said Thursday, It’ll mean shoppers in the most populous country (with 1.4 billion people) in the world won’t be able to buy from local sellers, but can still order from the US, Britain, Germany and Japan via the Amazon’s global store, according to Reuters. The e-commerce giant …
Read More »
How long does it take to really get to know a TV-streaming service? After all, this could be the thing that replaces your pricey cable TV subscription. Is seven days — the standard trial period for the likes of Sling TV, YouTube TV and others — enough time? Nope. I think you need a solid month to decide if any …
Read More »
One thing I love about modern wire-free earbuds: You pop them out of their case and they immediately turn on and pair with your phone. Sport earbuds, though, like the kind you wear at the gym or out running? First you have to hold down the power button for a few seconds to turn them on. Then repeat to turn …
Read More »
On this podcast, we talk about: Google and Amazon finally make nice, agreeing to new integrations for Prime Video and YouTube. Samsung Galaxy Fold phones used by tech reviewers are already failing. CNET looks inside Apple’s recycling lab. Mueller’s report goes out to the public, with redactions. Now playing: Watch this: Google and Amazon settle their long-standing beef (The… 4:19 …
Read More »
This story is part of Mother’s Day Gift Guide. CNET editors round up the hottest gadgets for Mom this year. Looking for a gift for Mom? (Or Dad, if you’re shopping early?) I found just the thing. It’s a hexagon-shaped countdown timer you set just by turning it. Simple, useful, ingenious and — wait for it — cheap! For a …
Read More »
Your phone can probably shoot great video, but you wouldn’t use it while mountain biking. Or snorkeling. Or cliff jumping. That’s what sport cameras are for. Before you spend hundreds on a GoPro, however, consider one of the many affordable alternatives. Like this one: For a limited time, and while supplies last, NY Direct US (via Amazon) has the DBPower …
Read More »
Not everybody loves the Fire TV interface, but if you don’t mind it — or are even a fan of it — Amazon has some limited-time discounts on its media streamers and other Fire TV devices, including its Recast DVR and an Insignia 24-inch TV with Fire TV built-in. You’ll also find the same prices on Best Buy. Note that …
Read More »
Today only, Best Buy is offering $50 off of Amazon’s largest tablet, the Fire HD 10, bringing the price down to $100. That matches the lowest price we’ve ever seen for the 32GB model. (Disclosure: CNET may get a share of revenue from the sale of the product featured on this page.) See it at Best Buy Best Buy is …
Read More »
True story: Just last night I fired up my basement desktop PC, the one I use for gaming and VR. I hadn’t used it in over a month while the basement was being remodeled. I couldn’t believe how long it took to boot. How long Steam updates took to install. It felt so slow, even though it’s stocked with one …
Read More »
