Apple’s AirTags are here or will be soon — preorders start today — and by all accounts they’re a great way to help you find lost stuff: keys, backpacks, purses and so on. The idea isn’t new. Tile trackers have been around for years, offering very similar functionality. But Apple’s take on the product looks promising. …
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Google on Wednesday announced the launch of a new entertainment hub for Android tablets called Entertainment Space, modeled on its Kids Space app suite. The hub will include apps for video streaming, games and books. The tech giant said it’s seen over 30% more people start using Android tablets compared to the prior year. “Once you sign in to your …
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An Apple AirPods Pro sale is no longer big news — in recent months, the prized earbuds have routinely dropped as low as $200 from their $249 list price. Today, however, you can do a little better still: While supplies last, Woot once again has the Apple AirPods Pro for $190. Although we saw these at $180 a couple months …
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Splurged on AirPods? You’ve probably noticed the case that holds Apple’s earbuds is pretty slippery. It’s also made of plastic, meaning a drop onto a hard surface could crack it. Solution: a case for the case. Sure, you can find an inexpensive, garish silicone job on Amazon, but wouldn’t you prefer something a little fancier? Look no further: For a …
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I love wireless charging pads, but I can never seem to find the right one for me, with the proper combination of charging coils for my office desk and bedroom. More to the point, my needs sometimes change, and perhaps I don’t want a watch charger taking up valuable desk space anymore when the one in the bedroom will do. …
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It seems that Best Buy has a blowout 3-day sale more or less every weekend. But even during weeks when there are no advertised 3-day sale, there are still deals to be had. This weekend, for example, there are a bunch of discounts on electronics as diverse as convertible tablets, TVs, routers and smartwatches. We pulled together some of the …
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The 2020/2021 school year is coming to an end… sort of? Although many schools are back to in-person learning and regular schedules, many more are still quite fluid. So the whole notion of a “school year” remains very much in flux. The need for a good school computer, then, is pretty perennial. Which brings us to this: For a limited …
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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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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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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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