Best E-Reader for 2024 – CNET

Amazon or not? The big question for a lot of folks is simply whether to go with an Amazon e-reader — and Amazon’s ebook ecosystem — or not. Amazon does dominate the e-reading market but there are alternatives, including Kobo, Barnes & Noble and other “open” e-readers that allow you to important both DRM (copy … Read more

Use This Exclusive CNET Discount to Get $100 Off One of Our Favorite Earbuds

If you want something a bit on the higher end when it comes to earbuds, these Status Between 3ANC are an impressive option worth considering. In fact, they’ve shown up several times on our lists, such as our favorite best-sounding wireless earbuds and best noise-canceling earbuds. You can even score significant savings if you use … Read more

Best Air Fryer for 2024, CNET Tested

To date, we’ve tested well over a dozen air fryers to curate this list. Each air fryer is evaluated for its power, consistency, ease of use, design, features and overall performance. In total, we’ve logged over 75 hours of air frying. There are hundreds of recipes that can be made with an air fryer but … Read more

Best Keyboard for 2024 – CNET

A good keyboard is an essential part of most desk setups. It can make all the difference when it comes to comfort and overall productivity, but it can be confusing when there are so many options on the market. You’ve come to the right place: You’re sure to find the right keyboard to suit your … Read more

Best VPN for Travel – CNET

There’s a lot to think about when selecting a VPN for travel. Leveraging our years of expertise in the VPN space coupled with what you’ll need when traveling, here’s what to look for:  Server network Specifically for travel, you’ll want a large VPN server network. While more overall connectivity options are beneficial, you’ll also want … Read more

Best Cooler of 2024 – CNET

The big differentiator that you’ll hear a lot about as you shop for a cooler is ice retention — specifically, how long a cooler can keep a full load of ice frozen (melted ice, a.k.a. water, isn’t as good at keeping drinks cold). The new, expensive options all hang their hat on this test, with … Read more

AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt Review – CNET

A portable headphone amp might seem anachronistic in this age of Bluetooth headphones. Why be tethered to wires when wireless is the future? While many BT headphones offer impressive sound quality, they’re inherently limited in their design. Built-in batteries and electronics take up space and add to the overall cost. Many manufacturers of wired headphones … Read more

Best VPN for Japan – CNET

There are hundreds of VPNs on the market, so we used these key factors to test and determine which VPN will be the best overall in Japan. Privacy: The best VPNs for privacy will have top security features like 256-bit encryption, a kill switch, and a no-logs policy to ensure your data stays safe in … Read more

Fastest VPN of 2024 – CNET

PIA The speeds we measured through Private Internet Access (PIA) were pretty fast, but not fast enough to crack the top three. Our latest speed tests measured a 24% average speed loss through PIA’s servers. That’s still plenty fast enough for most anything you’d want to do online, including streaming and video conferencing. Speeds through … Read more