First Look (SD)

First Look: Phiaton Moderna MS 200 in-ear headphones

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:56:47 PDT

Despite a few minor drawbacks, the Phiaton Moderna MS 200 is a very appealing day-to-day, half-in-ear headphone that also works well for exercising.

First Look: Yota's unique LTE hotspot

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:03:24 PDT

Interesting design elements ensure this isn't your ordinary hotspot.

First Look: The all-new Xbox One

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:04:08 PDT

Microsoft's totally overhauled Xbox gaming console boasts all-new hardware with live TV, movies on demand, and new interactive voice- and gesture-controlled features.

First Look: Sprint's new Tri-band hotspot trio

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:44:56 PDT

Three new 4G LTE-ready hotspots will be coming your way this summer -- and one of them you can take with you overseas.

First Look: Dive in with the Kyocera Hydro Edge

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:00 PDT

Continuing its line of waterproof handsets, Kyocera introduced the 4-inch Hydro Edge for Sprint and Boost Mobile at CTIA 2013 in Las Vegas.

First Look: Panasonic's ZT60 plasma has the best picture ever

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:33:15 PDT

Five years after Pionner's Kuro and a few before OLED becomes mainstream, Panasonic's ZT60 plasma TV now owns the picture quality crown. But is it worth the extra cost?

First Look: UE Boom: The 'go-anywhere' Bluetooth speaker

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:00:00 PDT

Ultimate Ears' new $199.99 compact wireless speaker plays very loudly and is water- and stain-resistant.

First Look: Advanced compact camera, $600

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:42:11 PDT

The Fujifilm X20 has a lot to recommend it, especially if you're looking for a more old-school shooting experience in a digital compact or want an optical viewfinder and can't afford the Fujifilm X100S.

First Look: Cheap, cheerful Nokia Lumia 521

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:28:03 PDT

Its $150 off-contract price tag makes T-Mobile's budget Lumias one of the best deals around.

First Look: Sony W802 LED LCD: More style than value

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:38:06 PDT

The good-looking Sony W802 television offers decent image quality for an LED but its color palette and high price pale in comparison to cheaper plasmas like the Panasonic ST60

First Look: Superlong sound bar packs fittingly wide sound

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:01:10 PDT

The Sharp HT-SB60 is one of the best-performing sound bars we've tested, although its extra-long size and lack of Bluetooth will give some buyers pause.

First Look: Fujifilm's stylish XF1 enthusiast compact

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:47:52 PDT

A good-looking, fun-to-use compact camera for enthusiasts.

First Look: Google+ gets a feature-packed refresh

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:57:20 PDT

Photo-editing tools, revamped Hangouts, and a gorgeous new stream are some of the standout features in the redesigned Google+.

First Look: Inside the new Google Maps

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:53:03 PDT

The new Google Maps is visually overhauled and amped with cool tricks that make finding your way that much easier.

First Look: Google Music's Pandora-killer

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 15 May 2013 06:52:40 PDT

Google's new streaming radio service goes after Spotify and Pandora in this slick app for your phone, tablet, and PC.

First Look: The WD My Passport Ultra is compact, stylish and fast.

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:00 PDT

WD's My Passport Ultra's so fast, it turns editor Dong Ngo arrogant, and more.

First Look: $100 Nokia Lumia 928 brings it

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 14 May 2013 03:47:02 PDT

Straight-edged and stuffed with a shockingly bright flash, the 928 is an advanced Windows 8 phone for a very good price.

First Look: The incredibly user-friendly LG Revere 2

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:23:45 PDT

Aimed at feature-phone loyalists, the Revere 2 from Verizon has a 1.3-megapixel camera, basic Web connectivity, and a 2-inch color display.

First Look: Nokia's metallic Lumia 925 gets the hands-on treatment

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 14 May 2013 05:28:00 PDT

Luke Westaway gets his mitts on Nokia's newest Windows Phone device, which features a metal frame and an upgraded camera. But is that enough to go toe-to-toe with Samsung and pals?

First Look: Vizio S4251w review: A sterling sound bar for surround sound devotees

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 14 May 2013 05:00:00 PDT

Vizio's S4251w sports rear speakers for unparalleled home theater sonics from a sound bar, although it has some quirks.

First Look: The Armour 39 fitness tracker is for exercise enthusiasts

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:28:12 PDT

Armour's first foray into the fitness gadget market uses a chest strap to calculate heart rate, calories, and fitness willpower.

First Look: Firefox OS on the Geeksphone Keon

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:50:56 PDT

What does a smartphone based on the Firefox browser look like? Here's one ultracheap handset that paves the way for Firefox phones.

First Look: Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon 27 (hands-on)

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 10 May 2013 01:35:02 PDT

The large screen and lie-flat design make the Lenovo Horizon 27 a fun family PC with lots of casual gaming potential.

First Look: Philips Fidelio M1 headphones: Comfy and clear sounding

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:03:45 PDT

For an on-ear model, the M1 is very comfortable -- and it sounds good, too.

First Look: A dependable color laser printer for small workgroups

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 09 May 2013 02:23:12 PDT

The Brother HL-3170CDW carries all the necessary features to maintain a productive office environment, including multiple connection points, mobile access through the cloud, and Earth-friendly efforts like Deep Sleep Mode and auto-duplexing.

First Look: Hang loose with the Kyocera Kona

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 08 May 2013 03:08:57 PDT

Cricket's Kyocera Kona is aimed for users who need just the basics, and features a 2-megapixel camera, Internet connectivity, and a nostalgic flip-phone construction.

First Look: BlueAnt's Q3 headset is small, light, and smart

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 08 May 2013 02:33:48 PDT

For $99, the new BlueAnt Q3 Bluetooth headset offers clear hands-free chatting in a small package.

First Look: Seiki's cheap 4K TV: More pixels don't make a better picture

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 08 May 2013 01:51:14 PDT

The Seiki SE50UY04 breaks new ground in pricing for a TV with 4K resolution. That's the good news. But all those extra pixels don't mean its picture is better than that of a standard 1080p TV.

First Look: Nokia Asha 501

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:01:00 PDT

In this video we take a first look at the Nokia Asha 501. It has a 3-inch touchscreen and a colourful design but only uses 2G data. It's cheap though, to help it appeal to emerging markets.

First Look: Hands on with the Retina-like Toshiba Kirabook

podcast@cnet.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 07 May 2013 02:28:38 PDT

The Kirabook's biggest selling point is its high-res screen. Far beyond 1,920x1,080, this is instead a 2,560x1,440-pixel-resolution display (called PixelPure), putting it firmly in the territory of the MacBook Pro with Retina Display. Of course, that also includes MacBook-Pro-like prices, with the Kirabook running from $1,599 to $1,999.