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Trump’s Golden Phone Flops in Media Reviews
politics1 day ago

Trump’s Golden Phone Flops in Media Reviews

The long-awaited Trump Mobile T1 gold phone, priced around $500, has been sent to media for review and drawn harsh verdicts: it looks nothing like the advertised design, features a smaller screen than promised, and its marketing claims (Made in America) have shifted to “designed with American values.” Reviewers question the device’s internal hardware, software updates, and whether customers who pre-ordered will actually receive a product, noting inconsistencies like an 11-stripe American flag on the back and uncertainty about shipping timelines.

via The Daily Beast|
#donald-trump#gold#politics
Wearable Exoskeleton Falls Short as an E-Bike Replacement on Real Rides
technology3 days ago

Wearable Exoskeleton Falls Short as an E-Bike Replacement on Real Rides

A CNET tester evaluated whether the Hypershell X Ultra S exoskeleton worn on a regular bike could match the boost of an e-bike. Over three rides—unassisted, in about 50% Hyper mode, and on an e-bike for comparison—the author found little difference in speed or heart rate, with comfort issues and the exoskeleton’s shifting battery hindering performance. The device adds weight and isn’t consistently effective, so for most riders an e-bike remains the easier upgrade. The exoskeleton could help a returning cyclist with a suitable bike, but it isn’t a true replacement for an e-bike, and the product is priced around $1,999. Results may vary with training and setup.

via CNET|
#ebike#exoskeleton#hypershell
Celebrity Autobiography returns to Broadway with rotating stars and sharper late act
theater7 days ago

Celebrity Autobiography returns to Broadway with rotating stars and sharper late act

Celebrity Autobiography on Broadway is a 90-minute comedy revue in which a rotating lineup of stars reads humorous excerpts from other celebrities’ memoirs; while some material feels dated, standout performances—especially Andrea Martin as Kris Jenner and Jeff Hiller’s impersonations—give the show its bite, with fresh momentum in the final sequences as it plays the Shubert Theatre.

via New York Theatre Guide|
#andrea-martin#broadway#celebrity-autobiography
Subnautica 2 Early Access: A Strong Start, But Worth Waiting For
technology8 days ago

Subnautica 2 Early Access: A Strong Start, But Worth Waiting For

Subnautica 2’s Early Access already offers about 20 hours of solid content in a vast, intriguing world, but its current pacing, small storage, and linear fetch quests can sap patience before future chapters arrive; the author argues it’s worth buying and will likely be great, but suggests waiting for Chapter 1.2 and beyond to get the full Subnautica flow, unless you want to be involved in development and provide feedback.

via Kotaku|
#early-access#patience#review
Rivals Season 2 Delivers Frothy Fun with Bardic Flair on Hulu
entertainment11 days ago

Rivals Season 2 Delivers Frothy Fun with Bardic Flair on Hulu

Hulu’s Rivals Season 2 keeps its frothy, sexual energy as two rival broadcasters in the 1980s countryside vie for a contract, with Taggie as the moral center amid a web of affairs and wry social commentary. The ensemble delivers sharp wit and heat, while Shakespearean flavor threads through the escapist plot. Although the release schedule (part drops and weekly episodes) is frustrating, the season remains fresh, funny and highly watchable — a standout in its genre.

via HuffPost|
#entertainment#hulu#review
Neo MacBook Delivers Pro Power at a Budget Price
technology11 days ago

Neo MacBook Delivers Pro Power at a Budget Price

AppleInsider's MacBook Neo review finds a $599 13-inch laptop powered by the A18 Pro that delivers surprising everyday performance and a premium feel, enough to tempt some MacBook Pro buyers. But it sacrifices on ports, storage, and some features (two USB-C, no MagSafe, 256GB base SSD, no Touch ID on base model, 13-inch 500-nit screen with no P3/True Tone, and slow charging). External display support is limited (ultrawide tests hit 1080p). Despite these compromises, the value is compelling for most macOS users, and demand remains high.

via AppleInsider|
#a18-pro#apple#budget-laptop
Directive 8020: Promising branching horror derailed by a dull ship
gaming16 days ago

Directive 8020: Promising branching horror derailed by a dull ship

Directive 8020 on PS5 aims to blend Alien-like suspense with The Thing–style mistrust and a rewindable, branching narrative, but despite a handful of tense moments and late-game twists, the dull ship setting, bland characters, and overly simple stealth reduce the experience to a disappointing 5/10 with replayability that doesn’t quite justify the effort.

via Push Square|
#branching-narrative#directive-8020#gaming
Netflix’s Man on Fire: A Promising Idea Drowned in Bland Execution
entertainment27 days ago

Netflix’s Man on Fire: A Promising Idea Drowned in Bland Execution

The Hollywood Reporter’s Daniel Fienberg reviews Netflix’s seven-episode Man on Fire, a semi-adaptation of Quinnell’s novel that pairs Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s damaged mercenary with a colorful Brazil-set backdrop. While the premise and cast hold promise, the reviewer describes the series as an upbeat but bland revenge thriller with an underdeveloped ensemble, limited ingenuity, and a bland tone that never fully sustains interest, though it hints at future seasons.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#kyle-killen#man-on-fire
Glitzy MJ Biopic Dances Through Hits, Skims the Shadows
entertainment28 days ago

Glitzy MJ Biopic Dances Through Hits, Skims the Shadows

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael is a glossy, crowd-pleasing musical that recreates MJ’s greatest hits with blockbuster energy and IMAX-ready spectacle, anchored by Jaafar Jackson’s uncanny performance, but it sanitizes the star’s darker side and avoids addressing serious allegations, ending on a sequel tease and delivering a glossy ride more than a probing biography.

via Cambridge Day|
#biopic#entertainment#film
Beaches Broadway Musical Falls Short as Nostalgia Act
theater1 month ago

Beaches Broadway Musical Falls Short as Nostalgia Act

Deadline's Broadway review finds Beaches, A New Musical largely forgettable, failing to recapture the film’s emotional punch beyond nostalgia for Bette Midler’s Wind Beneath My Wings; Jessica Vosk channels Midler in an over-the-top CeeCee, but the book, a lukewarm score by Mike Stoller, and chintzy design leave the show feeling more like a nostalgia act than a memorable Broadway experience.

via Deadline|
#beaches#broadway#jessica-vosk