Dan Ackerman leads CNET's coverage of computers and gaming hardware. A New York native and former radio DJ, he's also a regular TV talking head and the author of "The Tetris Effect" ...

Beats has introduced Flex wireless earbuds that offer Apple tech for $50. They support audio sharing and easy pairing, and charge over USB-C. They start shipping on October 21. The Beats Flex are a ...

Hewlett-Packard today confirmed that it will drop Beats Audio from its line of high-end PCs and tablets by the end of 2015. Beats Electronics, the supplier of the technology HP includes in 15% to 20% ...

In a nutshell: Beats has introduced an updated version of its most popular headphones. The new Beats Solo 4 are lightweight (217 grams / 7.7 ounces) on-ear headphones sporting "UltraPlush" cushions, a ...

The AirBuddy app offers a low-effort way in macOS to view the status of your Apple and Beats audio devices, quickly connect their audio to your Mac, and stay on top of their current charges. It’s a ...

Apple today released new firmware for the Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones. The Beats Studio Pro can be updated to firmware version 2C301, up from the prior 2B68 firmware that was installed on the ...

This week in Barcelona we've had the opportunity to get a look at the HP Pavilion x360, a convertible PC that works as a tablet, a notebook, and a portable entertainment center (so to speak). In our ...

Though digital music has changed the landscape for everyone in the business—record companies, artists, and consumers—one of its many criticisms has been the loss of audio quality in the listening ...

Consumers looking to buy an HP machine with integrated Beats Audio have a year and a half before the companies dissolve their partnership. Marguerite Reardon started as a CNET News reporter in 2004, ...

When Apple acquired Beats Electronics, several companies that had deals and partnerships with the headphone company were forced to sever their agreements, including Hewlett-Packard (HP). At the time ...

In brief: After discontinuing the Pill Plus out of nowhere, Beats is reviving the portable speaker via a collaboration with the clothing brand Stüssy. For those interested in getting one, the limited ...

The Apple Beats Audio deal has yet to be officially confirmed by Apple, although it was confirmed last week by Beats Audio co-founder Dr. Dre, who was featured on a video confirming he was the first ...