Top-rated reviews of the week (pictures)
HTC's new Google Play Edition phone is worth obsessing about. Robot vacuum cleaners keep getting better, and wearable fitness gadgets keep getting cuter. But what CNET's editors are really going crazy for is Hearthstone on iPad -- is it really, really amazing or does it just show footage of Hypnotoad? Read on for this week's top-rated reviews...if you dare.
HTC One M8 Google Play Edition
HTC's new Google Play Edition phone is worth obsessing about. Robot vacuum cleaners keep getting better, and wearable fitness gadgets keep getting cuter. But what CNET's editors are really going crazy for is Hearthstone on iPad. Is it really, really amazing or does it just show footage of Hypnotoad? Read on for this week's top-rated reviews...if you dare.
The HTC One M8 Google Play Edition will fulfill the dreams of Android fanatics seeking to pair top-notch hardware with a Nexus-style KitKat experience, so long as they’re willing to pay a premium. Read the review.
Acer Iconia W4-820-2466
The 8-inch Acer Iconia W4 has a few advantages that help it stand out from the mass of similar devices, including great battery life and enough ports to support basic productivity. It's also much better -- and less expensive -- than last year's W3 model. Read the review.
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft (iOS)
With challenging strategy gameplay and simple touch controls, Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft is worthy of your time even if you've never played a strategy card game. Read the review.
Sony Xperia Z2
Sure, it costs a bundle, but the Sony Xperia Z2 is everything you should expect from a top-end phone, with impressive performance and a slick glass-and-metal design. If you're looking for both style and substance, you've come to the right phone. Read the review.
Neato BotVac 85
Neato improved on its already impressive robot vacuums with the BotVac line. Roomba 870 fans might find that Neato's BotVac 85 offers similar features and performance, but you get more accessories (like three filters rather than the 870's two) and much shorter run times. Read the review.
Linksys WRT1900AC Wireless Router
The new Linksys WRT1900AC resembles in design the good old WRT54G that came out more than a decade ago. It's very powerful, running on a 1.2GHz processor. Read the review.
Withings Pulse 02
A new wristband and new firmware improve the Pulse and make the Withings Pulse 02 a true fitness band, though it's not a big leap forward over last year. Read the review.
Dash (Android)
Dash for Android is a great app for frequent drivers wanting to monitor their gas usage and driving behaviors. Read the review.