“I promise not to reveal any movie secrets, so that everyone can enjoy the movie as much as I’m about to. And, if I do like the movie, I can talk about that. But I promise not to tell any Sony executives that I saw it. “
At New York Comic Con’s…
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Google Titan Security Key review: An expensive, easy-to-use security key
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Google Titan Security Key Bundle
$50.00
The Good
Super-easy setup process for Google accounts • Durable plastic design • Works with the FIDO standard
The Bad
No USB-C model • NFC support not working at launch • Expensive price for two keys
The Bottom Line
Google’s extra layer of verification to the normal security key model offers a good defense against phishing attacks. But at $50, it’s tough to not first look at more affordable options.
Mashable Score3.25
Cool Factor2.0
Learning Curve5.0
Performance4.0
Bang for the Buck2.0
Now more than ever, companies and services are pushing you to use more advanced methods to secure your accounts. Security keys have been around for a while, especially from the likes of YubiKey. Now, Google is entering the market with the Titan Security Key. Read more…
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View More Google Titan Security Key review: An expensive, easy-to-use security keyKobo’s Forma e-reader takes on Kindle Oasis with an asymmetric design and premium price
Kobo’s latest e-reader is a complete about-face from its anonymous, cheap, and highly practical Clara HD; the Forma is big, expensive, and features a bold — not to say original — design. It’s clearly meant to take on the Kindle Oasis and e-reader fans for whom price is no object.
View More Kobo’s Forma e-reader takes on Kindle Oasis with an asymmetric design and premium priceLG V40 ThinQ review: Five cameras and flagship performance give this phone an edge
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LG V40 ThinQ
$899.99 (starting)
The Good
Good battery life • Sharp and vibrant display • Five cameras (!) gives more versatility with photos • Fast performance
The Bad
Expensive • Glass design is prone to smudges • Telephoto and wide-angle main cameras can look distored
The Bottom Line
The LG V40 ThinQ checks off all the boxes for a 2018 flagship. And while five cameras might seem like overkill, they let you capture almost any conceivable photo… for a price.
Mashable Score4.0
Cool Factor3.0
Learning Curve4.0
Performance5.0
Bang for the Buck4.0
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View More LG V40 ThinQ review: Five cameras and flagship performance give this phone an edgeThe ending of ‘Hell Fest’ is a clever, divisive nightmare
Warning: major spoilers for Hell Fest lie ahead.
Hell Fest. It’s a cheap Halloween knockoff set in a Six Flags commercial, but with a surprisingly clever ending.
This past weekend, Hell Fest kicked off the October slasher box office with more of a wh…
Soul Electronics Emotion review: Affordable wireless earbuds that sound good
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Soul Electronics Emotion
$39.99
The Good
Well-balanced sound • Bass isn’t overmixed • Easy Bluetooth pairing • Comfortable to wear for long periods of time
The Bad
Slippery case with small indent can make it hard to open • Shorter than expected battery life • Microphone is basically unusable for phone calls
The Bottom Line
The Soul Electronics Emotion wireless earbuds aren’t perfect. But when the price is just $50, it’s easier to look past the negative and enjoy the well-balanced sound.
Mashable Score3.5
Cool Factor3.0
Learning Curve4.0
Performance3.0
Bang for the Buck4.0
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1&1 web hosting review: You’ll save a bundle, but first-timers beware
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1&1
$7.99 a month (starting)
The Good
Very affordable! • 1&1 App Center makes it easy to install a content management system
The Bad
Uptime is spotty • No website builder included • Shared-hosting plan isn’t ‘unlimited’ • Confusing control panel
The Bottom Line
With a big name like 1&1, you’d probably expect an excellent web-hosting experience, but the base package will leave most novice users frustrated.
Mashable Score3.0
Cool Factor2.0
Learning Curve3.0
Performance3.0
Bang for the Buck4.0
Building a website in 2018 isn’t rocket science. You just need to find a web hosting provider within your budget that’s reliable. However, with confusing package names and services, how do you pick the right one? Read more…
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View More 1&1 web hosting review: You’ll save a bundle, but first-timers bewareiPhone XS and XS Max video review: Should you make the splurge?
We got our hands on the iPhone XS and XS Max. Read the full review here. Read more…More about Apple, Mashable Video, Review, Iphone X, and Iphone Xs
View More iPhone XS and XS Max video review: Should you make the splurge?‘The Predator’ is here to help you spend money and waste time this weekend
Warning: vague spoilers for The Predator, including characters deaths and major plot points, lie ahead. (Also, weirdly a small portion of The Meg is discussed.)
If you had no other plans than to stare at your ceiling fan and ponder your own mortality…
I watched HBO’s Tinder-shaming doc ‘Swiped’ so you don’t have to
Have you ever wanted to see one of your “hate-reads” stretched out to feature-film length? If so, you’ll want to watch HBO’s new documentary, “Swiped,” which takes a depressing, trigger-inducing and damning look at online dating culture, and specifically Tinder’s outsized influence in the dating app business. The film evolved from journalist Nancy Jo Sales’ […]
View More I watched HBO’s Tinder-shaming doc ‘Swiped’ so you don’t have to‘Shadow of the Tomb Raider’ gives Lara Croft’s origin story a fiery finish
Shadow of the Tomb Raider is world-ending in more ways than one.
Yes, it chronicles series hero Lara Croft and her attempts to stop a Mayan apocalypse. But, it also teaches the ultimate lesson in going out with a bang.
Croft’s final rise …
Sphero BOLT review: Ingenious upgrade to the app-enabled robot
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Sphero BOLT
$149.99
The Good
8×8 LED Matrix gives it a personality • A very customizable experience through SpheroEDU • Three distinct modes to engage with BOLT • Fully redesigned hardware leads to impressive breakthroughs • A long term product you can grow with
The Bad
Slow 6-hour charging time • No internal speaker
The Bottom Line
BOLT is the most refined product from Sphero yet, compete with hardware that finally matches a great app experience that merges fun, creativity, and learning. Most importantly, BOLT will last a while and can grow with the user.
Mashable Score4.25
Cool Factor4.0
Learning Curve5.0
Performance4.0
Bang for the Buck4.0
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