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The tech industry was already large before the COVID-19 pandemic began upending lives around the world three years ago. But it continued to grow, as we all became ever more reliant on our smartphones, computers and videoconference calls. Now Apple is the latest tech giant to signal that this period of growth may be coming to an end. The company reported that sales of its most important product, the iPhone, fell more than 8%, to nearly $65.8 billion. The reason, Apple said, included several factors, such as the fluctuating price of the US dollar across the world and especially strong sales of its products in the prior year. But the real crunch came from COVID-19 shutdowns late last year across the Chinese manufacturing centers Apple relies on . The results led to protests in China , and supply shortages for Apple's iPhones, in particular its $999 iPhone 14 Pro series. Apple CEO Tim Cook said many of those manufacturing problems have been resolved, for now. All told, … [Read more...] about Apple’s Pandemic Boom for iPhone and Mac Sales Hit a Snag

Table of Contents What to Look for in a Mirrorless Camera in 2023 Best Mirrorless Camera Overall: Sony A1 Best Budget Mirrorless Camera: Canon EOS RP Best Mirrorless Camera for Beginners: Nikon Z6 Best Mirrorless Camera for Video: Sony A7SIII Best Mirrorless Camera for Travel: Fujifilm X-T4 Update, 01/23/2023: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and are confident these are still the best mirrorless cameras you can buy. What to Look for in a Mirrorless Camera in 2023 When they were first introduced, mirrorless cameras had their share of drawbacks. Newer models, however, have worked out the kinks. The innovations made to mirrorless cameras in the last few years have become their main draw. These cameras have now got advanced autofocusing systems with elements like eye autofocus that help get tack-sharp portraits and fast action stills. Mirrorless cameras can also shoot at higher burst shooting rates than a conventional DSLR because they don’t have a mirror … [Read more...] about The Best Mirrorless Cameras of 2023

Table of Contents What to Look For in a Budget Speaker in 2023 Frequently Asked Questions Best Budget Speaker Overall: Tribit StormBox Micro Best Budget Bluetooth Speaker: DOSS Soundbox Best Budget Bookshelf Speaker: ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 Best Budget Portable Speaker: Anker Soundcore 2 Best Budget Smart Speaker: Amazon Echo Dot Best Budget Soundbar: Bestisan BYL S9920 Best Budget Subwoofer: Monoprice 60-Watt Powered Subwoofer Update, 01/29/2023: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and are confident these are still the best budget speakers you can buy. What to Look For in a Budget Speaker in 2023 Different people have different needs, so we’ve included a few different types of speakers on this list. You’ll find bookshelf speakers, Bluetooth speakers , soundbars , smart speakers , and subwoofers . The first thing you need to think about is what you’re buying speakers for. Bookshelf speakers can be useful for both music and movies, but a portable … [Read more...] about The Best Budget Speakers of 2023

This story is part of Samsung Event , CNET's collection of news, tips and advice around Samsung's most popular products. Samsung's semiannual Unpacked event was held in San Francisco on Wednesday, and a collection of new phones and laptops made their debut. Samsung launched the refresh of its flagship Galaxy S line of phones -- the Galaxy S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra . The company also unveiled its upgraded Galaxy Book Pro laptops , the Book 3 Pro and Book 3 Pro 360, along with a new high-end sibling for the family, the Book 3 Ultra. Along with the new products, Samsung, Google and Qualcomm announced a partnership to develop a mixed-reality platform . It was heavy on words but light on details, however. You can also check out our archived live blog from the event if you feel more like reading a play-by-play. Now playing: Watch this: Samsung's … [Read more...] about Samsung Unpacked Recap: Everything Announced, From Galaxy S23 to Galaxy Book 3 Ultra

Table of Contents How to Choose a Photography Lighting Kit Frequently Asked Questions Best Photography Lighting Kit Overall: ELC 125/500 Studio Monolight Dual Kit Best Budget Photography Lighting Kit: Neewer 600W Battery Powered Lighting Kit Best Flash Kit: Elinchrom Lighting Kit D-LITE RX 4/4 SOFTBOX Best Location Photography Lighting Kit: Westcott FJ400 Strobe 1-Light Backpack Kit Best Photography Lighting Kit for Outdoors: Broncolor Siros 800 2-Monolight Kit Update, 01/19/2023: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and are confident these are still the best lighting kits you can buy. How to Choose a Photography Lighting Kit The lighting kit you choose will depend on how you work and what you shoot, so start by narrowing down those criteria. If you need something small you can take with you on location, for example, you won’t want to carry around a massive multi-light kit. If, on the other hand, you shoot mostly studio fashion work, a bulkier setup with … [Read more...] about The Best Photography Lighting Kits of 2023

Table of Contents What to Look For in a Portable Speaker in 2023 Frequently Asked Questions Best Portable Speaker Overall: Sonos Move Best Budget Portable Speaker: DOSS SoundBox Touch Best Bluetooth Portable Speaker: JBL Charge 5 Best Waterproof Portable Speaker: Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 Best Outdoor Portable Speaker: Sony SRS-XE300 Best Portable Speaker with Bass: JBL Boombox 3 Update, 01/27/2023: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and are confident these are still the best portable speakers you can buy. What to Look For in a Portable Speaker in 2023 Because portability is key, one of the first things you’ll want to consider while speaker shopping is size. On one hand, larger speakers tend to sound better and offer more volume, but they sacrifice some easy portability in the process. Likewise, smaller speakers may have less volume, but they’re far easier to carry. Weather resistance is another important factor when shopping for a portable speaker. … [Read more...] about The Best Portable Speakers of 2023

Table of Contents What to Look For in a Budget Bluetooth Speaker in 2023 Frequently Asked Questions Best Budget Bluetooth Speaker Overall: DOSS SoundBox Touch Best Budget Portable Bluetooth Speaker: JBL Clip 4 Best Budget Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker: Anker Soundcore Best Budget Rugged Bluetooth Speaker: Anker Soundcore Flare Mini Best Budget Car Bluetooth Speaker: Sony SRS-XB13 Update, 01/11/2023: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and have updated our best budget portable speaker to the JBL Clip 4. What to Look For in a Budget Bluetooth Speaker in 2023 One of the first factors you’ll want to consider when looking for a Bluetooth speaker, regardless of price, is the size and form factor. If you’re using a speaker in place of a home stereo, you’ll likely want a bigger model than if you’re looking for a portable speaker to carry to the park. While almost any Bluetooth speaker will be more rugged than a piece of home audio equipment, they’re not all … [Read more...] about The Best Budget Bluetooth Speakers of 2023

Table of Contents How to Shop For an Android Phone in 2023 Frequently Asked Questions Best Android Phone Overall: Samsung Galaxy S22 Best Budget Android Phone: Moto G Play (2021) Best Mid-Range Android Phone: Google Pixel 6a Best Premium Android Phone: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Best Android Phone for Gaming: ASUS ROG Phone 6 Best Android Camera Phone: Google Pixel 7 Pro Best Android Phone for Battery Life: ASUS ROG Phone 6 Update, 01/24/2023: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and have updated our best battery pick with the ASUS ROG Phone 6. How to Shop For an Android Phone in 2023 There are a lot of things to consider when buying a new phone. If you’re here, you’re already considering Android, so that’s one big decision out of the way. Android devices offer more flexibility than iPhones (with Apple’s closed ecosystem), and there are many, many more phones to choose from. We’ll be throwing a lot of technical jargon at you in this list. Processors, … [Read more...] about The Best Android Phones of 2023

Table of Contents What to Look For in Outdoor Speakers in 2023 Frequently Asked Questions Best Outdoor Speaker Overall: Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 Best Budget Outdoor Speaker: Tribit StormBox Best Bluetooth Outdoor Speaker: JBL Charge 5 Best Portable Outdoor Speaker: JBL Clip 4 Best Wireless Outdoor Speaker: Bose SoundLink Revolve+ (Series II) Best Outdoor Speaker System: Polk Audio Atrium 4 Outdoor Speakers Update, 01/29/2023: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and are confident these are still the best outdoor speakers you can buy. What to Look For in Outdoor Speakers in 2023 Not only do we want to take music everywhere we go, but we love to share it with others as well.  Of course, that’s easier said than done, especially if you’re outside the home. With outdoor speakers, you need to balance audio performance, weather resistance, and portability to find the right solution for you. The first decision you’ll need to make when it comes to outdoor … [Read more...] about The Best Outdoor Speakers of 2023

Update, 01/23/2023: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and are confident these are still the best DSLR cameras you can buy. What to Look for in a DSLR Camera in 2023 With mirrorless cameras now taking over the market, you may wonder if a DSLR camera is worth it. They absolutely are! Whether you don’t have the budget to go mirrorless just yet, prefer an optical viewfinder to an electronic one, or just don’t want to swap out your collection of DSLR lenses , it’s very much still worth buying a DSLR. DSLR cameras still have the advantage of longer battery life than their mirrorless counterparts , and later models can shoot impressive video almost on par with a mirrorless SLR. You also get the advantage of a larger used market, and a wider variety of branded or third-party options to choose from with a DSLR. So what should you look for in a DSLR? For first-timers looking to get into photography, this can be a challenging question. Stat sheets can sound impressive but may not … [Read more...] about The Best DSLR Cameras of 2023