New Google USB security key

[MichaelB]

From Google https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/6103523

If you use 2-Step Verification, you can choose Security Key as your primary method, instead of having verification codes sent to your phone. With Security Key, there’s no looking at codes and re-typing―you simply insert your Security Key into your computer’s USB port when asked.

This is only good if you use Chrome on a device with USB slots, but it is another security option.

 

[Sarah in SC]

I use the authenticator on my mobile phone for Google but I like the idea of the security key a lot. However, since the phone is glued to my hand 100% of the time, it is awfully convenient to use instead.

 

[Chuckanut]

I tend to be with the phone group on this one. A security key would be another thing to carry around. Also, if I lost my phone I would know it very quickly. If the security key was misplaced or stolen, it could be a while.