Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio products, ...

Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio products, ...

Standing only a little over 7 inches tall, the UE Boom 3 is close to the size of many water bottles, but it packs some impressive audio for its size. The speaker evenly projects your home audio with ...

Speakers are evolving. Gone are the days when having decent speakers meant having permanently fixed, wired devices that required three people to lift. These days, there are plenty of decent, portable, ...

It’s unlikely that the Jawbone Jambox will be shoved off its throne anytime soon; not necessarily because it’s the best-sounding portable Bluetooth speaker out there, but because it was here first, ...

It's been six years since I tested out the UE Boom speakers and they continue to perform well today. Ultimate Ears released the Boom 3 in September 2018 and just recently made available a more ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Logitech’s popular Ultimate Ears (UE) Boom and Megaboom Bluetooth speaker lines added new family members today ...

I'm in the market for a bluetooth speaker for use around the house, outside during BBQs, and at various other indoor and outdoor locations. I started looking at the Cambridge Soundworks Oontz angle ...

Cameron Faulkner is an editor covering deals and commerce. He joined in 2018, and served as commerce editor at Polygon until May 2025. The UE Boom 2 is no stranger to discounts. We’ve seen it go as ...

is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025. The UE Boom 3 is $30 off at Amazon, taking the cost down ...

The Ultimate Ears Boom 3 ($150) and Megaboom 3 ($200) are the company’s newest portable Bluetooth speakers, which have several subtle aesthetic changes from last year’s UE Boom 2 and Megaboom, ...

The market for portable speakers is pretty saturated, so it can be hard to find the speaker that's right for you in terms of features and budget. The Ultimate Ears (UE) Boom 2 speaker ($100) is ...