Top-rated reviews of the week (pictures)
Another week, another product-palooza. This week, CNET editors reviewed photo- and video-sharing apps, and a camera and a lens that rocked. Not only that, but we also covered a couple of impressive iOS games worth checking out. Oh, and the Samsung Galaxy S5.
Samsung Galaxy S5
Another week, another product-palooza. This week, CNET editors reviewed photo- and video-sharing apps, and a camera and a lens that rocked. Not only that, but we also covered a couple of impressive iOS games worth checking out. Oh, and the Samsung Galaxy S5. Speaking of which...
Subtly improved and smartly refined, the Samsung Galaxy S5 is a superior superphone that hits every mark but the sharpest design.
Carousel
If you don't mind the 5GB storage limit, Carousel is an excellent way to share photos and videos.
Vinyet for iOS
Vinyet's tools for creating, editing, and publishing videos to Instagram or Vine are better than what you get with the services themselves.
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | A Lens
While it's not cheap, the Sigma 50mm f1.4 lens provides great value for the money.
Monument Valley
With jaw-dropping artistic level design and challenges people of all ages can enjoy, Monument Valley is well worth your money.
The Collectables
Even with the minor freemium annoyances, The Collectables is a ton of fun, with graphics and gameplay that make it worth jumping through a few hoops.
Viper SmartStart and SmartKey
While Bluetooth proximity unlocking and the GPS locator features of Viper SmartStart and SmartKey come in handy, it is a fairly big installation and will apply to limited scenarios and vehicles.
Braven BRV-1
If you're looking for a compact rugged, water-resistant Bluetooth speaker, the Braven BRV-1 is worth considering now that its street price has dropped to closer to $100.
Nikon Coolpix P600
The Nikon Coolpix P600 isn't the quickest camera, but that might be a small price to pay for having such a long lens on a relatively compact, lightweight camera.
2014 Toyota Avalon Limited
The 2014 Toyota Avalon Limited blurs the lines between premium and luxury with predictable but not soulless performance -- and a few surprising tech tricks.