There's a challenge, when you're updating a beloved product: do you broaden its appeal to find new buyers, or instead double-down on what made it first popular? There's no denying that Beats has taken ...

James combines his love of music and general tech gadgetry with a passion for writing to not only cover the latest audio equipment but to actually put that English degree to work. From headphones to ...

As CNET’s resident portable audio expert, I’ve been reviewing ear-hook style earbuds all the way back to Beats’ original wired Powerbeats. Since ear-hook style buds wrap around the top of your ears, ...