Before I actually got my hands on an LED light strip, I thought they were vaguely ridiculous. I couldn’t imagine what practical use it would serve, and it seemed like one of those examples of a product that exists because a factory somewhere had a surplus of LEDs and had to invent a product that …
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Even if you didn’t care much about webcams a year ago, you probably do now. We spend so much time in virtual meetings these days that looking good in those Hollywood Squares-style web conference windows is more important than ever. Thankfully, it’s easy to upgrade from the junky webcam built into your laptop; just plug a better one into a …
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As people are still stuck at home and streaming more TV than ever, looking for ways to improve things around the house has become part of the routine. If you own a basic Roku player or Roku TV, one way you can do that quickly and easily is by upgrading to Roku’s $20 voice remote or new rechargeable $30 Voice Remote …
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By now you may have already bought your kid or kids some headphones for remote learning. But if you’re still in the market for an inexpensive pair of kids’ headphones, the Belkin Soundform wireless headphones are on sale for only $10 with an instant discount code (15HEADPHONES) that’s automatically added to your cart at Amazon at checkout (you simply add …
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This story is part of Mother’s Day Gift Guide. CNET editors round up the hottest gadgets for Mom this year. Between Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and graduations, this is maybe the second-largest gift-giving time of year. With that in mind, I’m eyeballing great deals on items I think would make great gifts. Like this one: For a limited time, and …
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One of my life’s ambitions is to avoid carrying keys in my pockets; that’s why there’s an August smart lock on my front door. But some keys are unavoidable, which is why I also carry a KeySmart Pro, which elegantly organizes my keys and never digs a hole in my pocket. Not only does it hold all the keys I …
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Recently, while shooting B-roll video footage for a product review, I learned just how valuable a smartphone gimbal can be. It not only helps keep the camera steady, but also allows for much more variety in your shots. DJI’s popular Osmo Mobile 3 originally sold for $119 and now runs $99. However, for a limited time, and while supplies last, …
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Star Wars Day is May 4. That probably would have been a good day for Anker to launch its Nebula Capsule II Star Wars R2-D2 Limited Edition Smart Mini Projector ($700), but instead this little canister of cuteness arrived about a week early. Aside from the spiffy paint job that makes the Nebula Capsule II vaguely resemble your favorite (or …
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This story is part of Mother’s Day Gift Guide. CNET editors round up the hottest gadgets for Mom this year. About a year ago, CNET’s David Carnoy reviewed the Beats Powerbeats 4 and had a hard time reconciling them with their $150 price tag. Although they’ve been selling for around $120 the last few months, today’s sale is historic. For …
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If you’re looking for a budget alternative to Apple’s AirPods Pro, you certainly have plenty to choose from, and several, including the EarFun Air Pro, can be found on our list of best true-wireless earbuds under $100. The Earfun Air Pro typically retail for around $70, but if you enter the code MDAPANC1 at checkout on Amazon, you’ll get an additional …
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