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Loving Powerbeats Pro 2 and Apple’s Lamp Robot (The Apple Magic is Back!)

Apple delights us with joyful tech with the release of new colorful Beats by Dre Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds, which now get heart rate monitoring and some perks found in AirPods. CNET’s Bridget Carey also is smitten with Apple’s lamp robot arm research — something that reminds her of tech magic of another era. Read…

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Apple delights us with joyful tech with the release of new colorful Beats by Dre Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds, which now get heart rate monitoring and some perks found in AirPods. CNET’s Bridget Carey also is smitten with Apple’s lamp robot arm research — something that reminds her of tech magic of another era.

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0:00 Intro
0:33 Powerbeats Pro 2
3:39 Apple’s Robot Lamp
5:31 Tim Cook Teases Feb. 19 Apple Launch Event

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  1. @tranquilvibes5892

    February 14, 2025 at 12:53 pm

    Saw Bridget and immediately clicked 😂😂🫡

  2. @EngJorgeSantana

    February 14, 2025 at 12:54 pm

    Powerbeats battery life!

  3. @Digital2Francisco

    February 14, 2025 at 1:00 pm

    The main reason I ditched the Airpods was because they go inside your ears. These ones are no exception. Love my Shokz! Nice review though 👍

  4. @football_prediction

    February 14, 2025 at 1:02 pm

    My question is how about the sound quality

  5. @JoshYates78

    February 14, 2025 at 1:33 pm

    They sound okay…but def NOT better than AirPods Pro 2. The soundstage is actually more treble and muddy bass. It’s not awesome. I wanted them to be awesome, but I’ll be returning them and keeping with my AirPods Pro 2. Probably going to see some upgrades to the AirPods Pro 3, IMO.

  6. @muhammadfareezrashdan6988

    February 14, 2025 at 1:48 pm

    Bro just create that moving lamp from Pixar.

  7. @PNWmtnBKR

    February 14, 2025 at 2:10 pm

    But you can’t listen to music while the HRM is working. It’s a POS hardware. Don’t buy. Other reviewers have had a really hard time connecting to iPhones, but better with android.

  8. @Wayne_wood97

    February 14, 2025 at 2:23 pm

    Apple is making a real life Pixar lamp?!

  9. @richard1493

    February 14, 2025 at 3:30 pm

    Bridget carries the CNET brand. Her bubbly demeanor and excellent expressions are just delightfully engaging.

  10. @videobiker9131

    February 14, 2025 at 3:57 pm

    I am team AirPods. I have really grown to like them because they work extremely well at blocking out noise or at least masking it so I don’t have to deal with it. I’m also not a big fan of Dr. Dre and never have been so I wouldn’t wanna buy any of this technology to begin with.

  11. @chad-harris

    February 14, 2025 at 4:03 pm

    I worked in electronics when the first Powerbeats came out by beats. They were such junk. 50% return rate.

  12. @allenmyers8568

    February 14, 2025 at 4:22 pm

    Last time I checked, you could not try on earbuds at an Apple store because of health concerns.

  13. @RealGoofyNinja

    February 14, 2025 at 4:31 pm

    Pixar did it better

  14. @xtc-jewelry

    February 14, 2025 at 4:34 pm

    Mrs. Columbo, i love the new air pod and get them. Wonderful video.

  15. @NerdPirateRadio

    February 14, 2025 at 4:37 pm

    @0:02 lol, that reveal. she’s a pro.

  16. @cadenchurchill4296

    February 14, 2025 at 4:42 pm

    Main reason I prefer the AirPods Pro 2 over the PowerBeats Pro is the case. My jean pockets are pretty big, and I love that I can have my wallet, hand sanitizer, car keys, and AirPods in one pocket without it feeling too stuffed. The PowerBeats case would be far too big.

    Also awesome video as always! ❤

  17. @HeyMavDak

    February 14, 2025 at 4:50 pm

    You’re beautiful.

  18. @HeyMavDak

    February 14, 2025 at 4:53 pm

    3:18 If they offer a good seal why do they have ear hooks?

  19. @HeyMavDak

    February 14, 2025 at 4:54 pm

    3:58 Nobody needs a reminder to drink water unless they have kidney failure.

  20. @CJBANKS165

    February 14, 2025 at 4:55 pm

    Power beats for me ❤

  21. @CJBANKSNYC

    February 14, 2025 at 4:55 pm

    Power beats for me ❤

  22. @MrX8503

    February 14, 2025 at 4:58 pm

    The Pixar lamp comes full circle

  23. @ChowDownDetroit

    February 14, 2025 at 5:15 pm

    Bridget is CNET’s MVP

  24. @PhoenixFit2024

    February 14, 2025 at 5:54 pm

    I just got the new Powerbeats yesterday – launch day. I like them but I’m not impressed with the NC feature.

    A couple of weeks ago I bought the latest beat airbuds (not over ear) just to test out the overall sound as I’ve never had a beats product before. I really liked the buds and the NC was amazing. I only bought them to try them out thought so I returned them and bought these new Powerbeats.

    So I’m a little confused why the NC is not as good. I have a good fit, they are comfortable, but they actually feel like a downgrade from
    Beats own earbuds that aren’t over the ear.

    So these may go back as well.

  25. @Grt1n

    February 14, 2025 at 7:07 pm

    I bought the PMs and I’m getting more into working out, I’m really thinking of getting these beats.

  26. @JD-time-to-go

    February 14, 2025 at 8:28 pm

    Team Bridget! 👍

  27. @hectorvaz1402

    February 14, 2025 at 8:47 pm

    Way to expensive for earbuds you can get 2 Apple TV or iPad for that price

  28. @rosariodagosto6484

    February 14, 2025 at 9:22 pm

    Bridget. Are. You serious

  29. @jfrunnerCanada

    February 14, 2025 at 9:56 pm

    Sound in NOT better than AirPods pro 2.
    Sound insulation is NOT better than AirPods Pro 2.
    Hold tight in ear. Good for sports or training.
    Black is nice.
    Might return them for a refund… and wait with my AirPods Pro 2.

    AirPods Pro 3 will kill them! 😅 🤯

  30. @Polishguy1

    February 14, 2025 at 10:42 pm

    YES STEVE JOB APPLE MAGIC IS BACK

  31. @1981brjo

    February 14, 2025 at 11:07 pm

    Finally a good cnet video I can watch. You guys have been putting out BS content for like 2 plus years

  32. @Ronnieleec

    February 14, 2025 at 11:19 pm

    I like the Powerbeats Pro 2 but need more time. The Airpods Pro 2 are generally my favorites, but need new tech.

  33. @IEA_455

    February 14, 2025 at 11:56 pm

    Why doesnt it look like the pixar lamp ?

    • @AliZaybakII

      February 15, 2025 at 3:33 pm

      It’s just a prototype

  34. @Root__314

    February 15, 2025 at 12:01 am

    Considering how fast our ♥️ beats for you Bridget, we could surely use that heart-rate monitor.

    • @jakekisiel7399

      February 15, 2025 at 9:03 am

      @@Root__314 I really like this comment 😊

  35. @Xtrlight7

    February 15, 2025 at 12:02 am

    mfs who complain about AP2 falling from their Weird Gross Ears, they find it difficult to get a $2 Airpods earholder and instead buy a $250 Power beat pro 2 designed for athletes. xd im pretty sure most of em gonna switch back to AP2 soon, thw hype gonna get down.

  36. @AnilBind

    February 15, 2025 at 12:25 am

    Kitna nakhra karti hai, nice

  37. @kenchi27

    February 15, 2025 at 3:44 am

    Let’s see what answer will Samsung do.

  38. @zoeb-vora

    February 15, 2025 at 4:24 am

    is it just me or youtube influencers are fawning too much over the PBP 2.0 .. essentially the same as one with ANC and heartbeat .. .what is so special about it to fawn so much unless they have been heavily paid to promote it

  39. @mikecoshan3752

    February 15, 2025 at 5:17 am

    Bridget is by far the best ever Cnet presenter, just love her fun and humourus style and quirky take on things, not forgetting to mention gorgeous as well. I’m a fan of the airpods pro 2, and as for beats pro id have to listen to them myself to see how they compare.

  40. @TheWolfHowling

    February 15, 2025 at 6:10 am

    I have the standard 2020 Powerbeats and they’re getting to the point where they’ve seen better days. I’ll definitely be buying these new Pro 2 as replacements. These will be my first “True Wireless” earbuds and I’m Glad to have an earhook option because I don’t trust friction alone to keep them in place.

  41. @frankcosgrove9958

    February 15, 2025 at 7:09 am

    Best tech reviewer

  42. @everlasts

    February 15, 2025 at 8:17 am

    That Apple Lamp Robot reminds me the Iron man robot arm, maybe its donated by Tony Stark.

  43. @EmDzei

    February 15, 2025 at 10:19 am

    I loved how you blowing your hair. Finally they realized that the buttons don’t stay in the ear, but require a headband behind the ear. The right direction. The same goes for the volume buttons.

  44. @gnryushi

    February 15, 2025 at 3:26 pm

    Definitely switching over to the new Power beats pro. Been waiting for this update especially noise cancelling. Tired of the Airpods Pros falling out my ear.

  45. @MRawesomeness213

    February 15, 2025 at 5:44 pm

    Can I marry Bridget?

  46. @izakshuvo8434

    February 16, 2025 at 5:42 am

    Now dad can yell at the robot to hold the lamp straight 😂

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  60. @hereistand2008

    February 16, 2025 at 7:33 am

    Most improved apple products ever from the previous gen

  61. @Jean-Sylvain-v5t

    February 16, 2025 at 8:44 am

    There are headphones for music and then there are headphones like these. Another non-recyclable gadget aimed at those who don’t listen to music but to musical noise.

  62. @thatguybun

    February 16, 2025 at 10:42 am

    🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

  63. @anthonyvallejo1537

    February 16, 2025 at 10:44 am

    To b honest i tested these out looking forward to upgrade and i wasnt impressed with the sound quality it was really bad. I might get the airpods pro 2

  64. @Jean-Sylvain-v5t

    February 16, 2025 at 11:03 am

    Be carefull, there is a scam in the comments about X-AI20 crypto. Any cryptocurrency that claims to be run by Elon Musk is a scam.

  65. @JeremyP-121

    February 16, 2025 at 2:00 pm

    Can the lamp hop around like the pixar lamp? Thats the most important part of a robot lamp.

  66. @papervws

    February 16, 2025 at 3:28 pm

    i love the lamp

  67. @thereecious

    February 16, 2025 at 3:46 pm

    They made a Pixar lamp

  68. @morm2173

    February 16, 2025 at 4:41 pm

    Reminds me of my soundcore sport x20

  69. @lov3dAboiz

    February 16, 2025 at 5:17 pm

    I only really watch Bridget lol! I see her on the video and click!

  70. @c.daubz.5386

    February 16, 2025 at 7:31 pm

    1:25 actually think they are to big and bulky looking, they look like bluetooth earbuds from 5yrs ago

  71. @marcelwilliams5542

    February 16, 2025 at 10:25 pm

    1:21 Actually, Active Noise Canceling is on the Power Beats Pro. So it’s not a first for Beats Airbuds.

  72. @dmoneyiskewl

    February 17, 2025 at 1:48 am

    Bridget is the best!

  73. @incurab1e

    February 17, 2025 at 4:29 am

    Is the water resistance rating better than the AirPods Pro 2?

  74. @TW748

    February 17, 2025 at 6:38 am

    Praying for Beats Fit Pro 2! 🙏🙏🙏

  75. @xsuploader

    February 17, 2025 at 7:54 am

    I’ve had a crush on Bridget since I was like 13.

  76. @toriigatedigital

    February 17, 2025 at 12:50 pm

    Ur amazing

  77. @sbonfye8058

    February 17, 2025 at 12:55 pm

    It’s only one thing I care about truly with my headphones
    SOUND QUALITY !!!!!

  78. @glintrhmj

    February 17, 2025 at 2:21 pm

    Siri and Apple intelligence are still trash so as cute as that lamp is I bet it would be extremely frustrating 😂

  79. @SHA256HASH

    February 17, 2025 at 5:29 pm

    Subscribed to cnet ONLY because of Bridget!! Love you B!! ❤

  80. @andreav2175

    February 17, 2025 at 8:00 pm

    🩷

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