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Airpods Apple Mashable Choice Reviews Wireless Earbuds

Apple AirPods 2 review: Still the best wireless earbuds you can buy

sudshr47 March 28, 2019

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Apple AirPods (second-generation)
$159 or $199 (with wireless charging case)
The Good

Slightly longer battery life (for talk time) • Hands-free

The Bad

No sound quality improvements • Wireless charging case version costs an extra $40 • No improvements to battery life for music

The Bottom Line

Apple’s second-generation AirPods are still the wireless earbuds to beat.

⚡ Mashable Score
4.25
😎 Cool Factor
4.0
📘Learning Curve
5.0
💪Performance
4.0
💵 Bang for the Buck
4.0

People love Apple’s AirPods. I know this because I can’t walk down the street or ride the subway or go anywhere without spotting the striking white “stems” poking out of peoples’ ears. They are everywhere the same way EarPods were everywhere during the height of the iPod. Read more…

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Candy Chocolate Culture Reeses Reviews

The new specialty Reese’s cups are perfect for the nuanced Reese’s palate

sudshr47 March 28, 2019

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The only good news is candy news, so it’s wonderful that two new Reese’s cups will hit shelves soon.

Chocolate Lovers and Peanut Butter Lovers cups, which will be available beginning mid-April of this year, cater to those who crave slightly more chocolate or slightly more peanut butter from their Reese’s experience. They’re not shaped differently than a standard cup — we have seasonal Reese’s for that — but they are fun little variations on an already good candy.

Let’s break them down:

Chocolate Lovers

Chocolate Lovers.

Image: Reese’s

I have never sought out a Reese’s cup for the chocolate. It’s the peanut butter that sets the candy apart. So I was not particularly excited for the ” thicker chocolate shell,” which I felt would further ruin the chocolate-peanut butter ratio, nor the “richer, darker milk chocolate.” Read more…

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Culture Reviews Self Care spirituality Web Culture

Lunarly is the self-care box for people who are into crystals

sudshr47 March 21, 2019

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Lunarly Subscription Box
$40/month
The Good

Unlike a lot of subscription boxes • Lunarly sends full-sized items you’ll actually use instead of sample-sized clutter.

The Bad

At $40 a month • the box is more pricey than a lot of other boxes. • Lunarly also doesn’t have clear guidelines for its main goal • intention setting • so it’s confusing for beginners.

The Bottom Line

With every box you get a selection of aesthetically curated, Instagram-spiritual, genuinely nice items. But the box leaves too much unexplained for beginners and seems out of touch for people who are already familiar with sage burning and meditation.

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Consumer Tech Panasonic Lumix Lx100 Ii review Reviews Tech

Panasonic Lumix LX100 II Review: A fantastic point-and-shoot for a steep price

sudshr47 March 21, 2019

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Panasonic Lumix LX100 II Review
$999.99
The Good

Fast autofocus • Versatile

The Bad

Non-adjustable touchscreen • Hefty price tag

The Bottom Line

The Panasonic Lumix LX100 II is a very good point-and-shoot that offers compelling quality, but at a steep price.

⚡ Mashable Score
3.5
😎 Cool Factor
4.0
📘Learning Curve
4.0
💪Performance
3.0
💵 Bang for the Buck
3.0

The Panasonic Lumix LX100 II may be the nicest camera you didn’t know you needed. It’s a point-and-shoot camera in an age where they’ve seemingly been replaced by smartphones. DSLRs are available for enthusiasts and pros who want more versatility. Mirrorless cameras are versatile without being bulky. But, point-and-shoot cameras still serve a purpose for enthusiasts seeking a fast and compact option. Read more…

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Apple iOS Mashable Choice Reviews Tablets

Apple iPad mini (2019) review: Reliable, not revolutionary

sudshr47 March 21, 2019

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Every product here is independently selected by Mashable journalists. If you buy something featured, we may earn an affiliate commission which helps support our work.

After three long years, Apple’s smallest tablet, the iPad mini, is back.

But the new iPad mini isn’t completely new the way the iPad Pros are. Like someone returning from years spent abroad, the new iPad mini is still mostly the same tablet as the iPad mini 4 released in 2015 — it looks identical (bezels and all) and works with all previous accessories — but its skills have leveled up.

Powered by the A12 Bionic chip found in the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, the new iPad mini has the performance to go the distance. Not just for today, but for years to come. Moreover, Apple Pencil support evolves the new iPad mini beyond being a tablet for consuming content and into one for creating it. Read more…

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Consumer Tech Reviews Sennheiser Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless Tech

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless Review: Excellent sound quality for a hefty price

sudshr47 March 19, 2019

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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless
$299.95
The Good

Superior sound quality • Durable build quality

The Bad

Battery life lags behind the competition • Touch controls may be hit or miss

The Bottom Line

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless is a great first attempt at truly wireless headphones. You’ll get incredible sound and build quality, but the total battery life is somewhat disappointing.

⚡ Mashable Score
4.0
😎 Cool Factor
5.0
📘Learning Curve
4.0
💪Performance
4.0
💵 Bang for the Buck
3.0

Wires are so passè. That cord dangling from your neck is less of an accessory than it is a burden. How many times has it gotten caught in your zipper, got snagged on a door handle, or tangled in a knot? We’re living in 2019, and those kinds of daily burdens should be a thing of the past. Right? Read more…

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Culture Plant Care Plants Reviews The Sill

The Sill’s plant delivery service will convince you of your own green thumb

sudshr47 March 7, 2019

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The Sill
$5-112
The Good

Wide selection of plants • Smart • thoughtful packaging • Ample information on plant species and care

The Bad

Costs can be high for extras and workshops

The Bottom Line

Buying plants from an IRL shop will generally be easier, but The Sill is a nice option if you must order online.

👑 Mashable Score
4.5
✨Aesthetic
4.5
💅Easy to use
5.0
🎯Delivers on promise
4.5
💵 Bang for the Buck
4.0

I’ve ordered plants from two online shops now, and the concept is still mostly baffling to me. Its convenience only kind of mitigates all its issues: Not only are the plants exposed to the elements and jostled during shipping, they’re also in containers full of dirt that, at some point, are going to turn upside down. Plus, you have to get rid of all that packaging! Read more…

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Android Mashable Choice Mobile Reviews Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S10 review

sudshr47 March 7, 2019

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The Galaxy S10+ is everything I expect from Samsung after a decade of refining its Android phones

The phone’s large, notch-free display is a visual treat on the eyes. Samsung’s One UI customization of Android 9 Pie is clean, fast, and responsive — exactly the way software should be. The Galaxy S10+ powers through up to two days on a single charge. The cheapest model has twice as much storage as the least expensive versions of Apple’s latest iPhones. There’s a new third camera on the backside and a second one on the front. Read more…

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Gadgets Galaxy Buds Reviews Samsung Tech

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds aren’t as good as AirPods… but they’re close

sudshr47 March 6, 2019

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Samsung Galaxy Buds
$130
The Good

Customizable touchpad controls • Six hours of battery life • Case charges wirelessly • and you can share power with your Galaxy S10 phone

The Bad

Not as comfortable in smaller ears • A

The Bottom Line

Despite some flaws, Galaxy Buds come very close to nailing what makes AirPods great.

⚡ Mashable Score
3.75
😎 Cool Factor
4.0
📘Learning Curve
3.0
💪Performance
4.0
💵 Bang for the Buck
4.0

Headphone companies have now had nearly two-and-a-half years to try to match the near-perfect simplicity of Apple’s AirPods.  Read more…

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Hardware mwc 2019 Reviews Samsung Wearables Wireless Earbuds

Samsung finally gets Bluetooth earbuds right

sudshr47 March 2, 2019

Granted, this news is maybe a bit too late. Samsung’s already sold out of the free Galaxy Buds it was throwing in with S10 pre-orders. That said, the new Bluetooth earbuds are worth the $129 asking price, especially for Galaxy device owners. As with many fellow S10 reviewers, I’ve been using the Buds for about […]

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Samsung Galaxy S10+ review

sudshr47 March 1, 2019

Launching around the globe a few days ahead of the world’s largest mobile show was the ultimate big-dog move. Samsung celebrated the 10th anniversary of its flagship phone line by launching its latest device on Apple’s sometimes-stomping grounds at San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Center. The timing was less than ideal for all of us […]

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