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Produced on a $5-million budget, Paranormal Activity 3 is sure to bring plenty of scares to theater goers nationwide this weekend, but will it be enough to beat the records set by its predecessors? Continue reading for the video review. Here's the bottom line:

This segment was filled with quality scares, which come out of the decision to reveal the source of the paranormal power. But this movie, produced for only $5 million, will scare up too much business to not see a fourth edition come October 2012.

By now, gadget fans know that the hardware updated iPhone 4S packs a dual-core A5 processor, 8MP camera, and most importantly, Siri, but is that enough to warrant a purchase? Well, if you're already an iPhone 4 owner, not so much, but for everyone else, a clear yes. Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for the video review. Here's the bottom line:

I suppose you could wait and see if the Nokia Windows Phone is going to be amazing, or if the gargantuan Galaxy Nexus is the Android phone that finally gets creature comforts correct. But I don't think they'll be better than the iPhone 4S, not really, though they may come very, very close, closer than anything's come before, like an asymptote. This is the phone to buy, for most people.

Unlike its predecessor, the 2012 Toyota Camry "is the first Camry to be offered in the U.S. without a manual transmission, as demand for the manual was low and dealers preferred not to stock them; the U.S. Camry is standard with a 6-speed Automatic transmission, with all SE models having sports paddle shifters for manual shifts." Video review after the break. Click here for more pictures. Here's the bottom line:

In the end, the seventh generation sedan remains all Camry, through and through. There are absolutely no surprises here, and that simple fact will likely be enough to keep the model ahead of invading hordes, especially as Toyota fully expects half of 2012 Camry buyers to be former owners of the model.

Available in standard ($59.99) and limited edition ($79.99) varieties, Forza Motorsport 4 features over 80 manufacturers, 22 tracks, and even a revamped physics engine. Product page. Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for the video review. Here's the bottom line:

It lacks much of the technicality of Gran Turismo, but makes up for the deficit with excellent and engaging gameplay, an interesting and varied selection of vehicles and a wealth of detailed tracks. Is it enough to make me sell my Playstation 3 and finally become an xBox 360 convert? No, but I'll have no problem admitting that the Forza franchise has grown into an amazing effort from here on out.

Finally, the Gears of War 3 reviews have been rolling in online, and we've rounded up some of the most informative for your viewing enjoyment. That's not all, DeviantArt is currently holding a fan-art contest, and you guessed it, UnrealityMag has rounded up a few of our favorites. Click here to see more. Continue reading for the videos.

[via UnrealityMag - DeviantArt]

Though we can't offer a real iPhone 5 review until it launches next week, there have been several mockup takes popping up online, including ones by Gizmodo and YouTube user "RandomChineseGuy". However, one thing we can confirm is that it will feature the A5 processor, the same one found in Apple's iPad 2. Click here to see more. Continue reading for the aforementioned video review.

Should I Buy It? Of course you should. The iPhone 5 is an improvement on what is already the best mobile phone ever created. So why wouldn't you jump at the chance?

A rugged design and patented SportClips along with Pro Sound Isolating Eartips make Monster's iSport Immersion In-Ear Headphones the ultimate choice for those living an active lifestyle. That's not all, its ControlTalk (compatibility list) utilizes an integrated microphone and a handy end / answer button to let you take incoming calls with your iPhone as well as most music players sporting a 3.5mm headphones port. Product page. Continue reading for more pictures, a video, and our full review.

For a rugged, waterproof MP3 headset that can be used for just about any physical activity, look no further than the JLab WAVE. It features plug-and-play functionality along with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Product page. Continue reading for our full review, complete with hands-on pictures.

Toyota recently selected TechEBlog to participate in their "100 Cars for Good" program, which salutes do-gooders by giving 100 vehicles to organizations in need of one. Continue reading for our full overview and a video.

You've already gotten a preview of the new MacBook Air, now here's a quick review. Just to recap, the update "ups the ante with a backlit keyboard, a faster Core i5 processor," and a Thunderbolt port. Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for a video review. Here's the bottom line:

We already loved the 13-inch MacBook Air, and Apple's improvements make it the perfect notebook as far as we're concerned. Add it all up and you have a machine that not only earns our Editors' Choice award but also a very rare five-star rating.