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Top-rated reviews of the week (pictures)
A car of cars. Depending on where you live, this Mercedes costs more than a house. And our reviewers went careening around turns in a BMW that isn't exactly cheap. Meanwhile Google is trying again to be your go-to photos choice, and CNET found some more four-star products for your home and data. See this week's reviews with the top ratings here.
Your chauffeur will appreciate the Mercedes-Maybach S600's semi-autonomous driving features
The 2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 represents the apex of Mercedes-Benz opulence and technology for those who can afford its astronomical asking price.
2015 BMW X5 M: Engineering triumphs over physics
The 2015 BMW X5 M seems to defy physics with its performance technology, letting it take turns at tremendous speed, but the sports focus of this SUV takes away some of its practicality.
Google Photos combines hands-off photo organization and eye-catching editing tools
Free unlimited storage, automatic backup and fun editing effects make Google Photos one of our favorite tools for wrangling photos.
WD My Passport Ultra is a compact, capacious and stylish portable drive
The spring 2015 My Passport Ultra has everything you'd want in a portable storage drive, plus it comes in a choice of four attractive colors.
Streaming games and spinning discs make the Sony BDP-S5500 a value Blu-ray player
If you're looking for a streaming box that not only does Blu-ray movies but also plays games, then the Sony BDP-S550 is an absolute bargain.
Extollo LANSocket 1500 Powerline Adapter Kit: The fastest way to extend your network
The Extollo delivers everything you'd want in a power line adapter, and its pass-through feature makes the somewhat awkward beefy body easily forgivable.
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Siri-enabled Lutron Caséta Wireless Lighting Starter Kit makes a lasting impression
As the first retail-ready HomeKit product, Lutron's kit is just the beginning of Siri-integrated smart home control, but it works so well that I can easily recommend it today for any iOS users interested in plug-in lighting and dimmer products.