Articles by Perry Brauner

One Desk, Three SteelSeries Heavy Hitters: Arctis Nova Pro Omni, Apex Pro Gen 3, and Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 Reviewed

SteelSeries turned 25 this year, and the headset it built to mark the occasion is the reason we’re writing this review. The Arctis Nova Pro Omni is a $399.99 flagship that promises to be the only headset you need across every platform you own, with a swappable battery system meant to end charging downtime for good. SteelSeries also sent along two companions from the current lineup, the $259.99 Apex Pro Gen 3 keyboard and the $109.99 Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 mouse, so we built a full station around the Omni and lived with all three for several weeks.

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Cuisinart Cool Combo Ice Cream Maker and Snow Cone Machine Review: Two Frozen Treats, One Countertop Appliance

The Cuisinart Cool Combo does exactly what the name promises: it churns genuinely great homemade ice cream, and it shaves ice for snow cones. The ice cream side works the way Cuisinart’s freezer-bowl machines have always worked, which means planning ahead – the bowl needs a day in the freezer and the base needs a couple hours in the fridge. Put in that prep, though, and you get ice cream that tastes great and a shaved ice function that impressed the whole family. At $99.95 for both functions, it’s an easy recommendation for families who want frozen treats at home.

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HOZO NeoSander Premium Combo Review: The Palm-Sized Detail Sander That Punches Way Above Its Weight

If you print, build, paint, or otherwise spend your evenings fussing over surfaces that need to be perfectly smooth, the HOZO NeoSander Premium Combo is one of the more genuinely useful tools we’ve picked up in a while. It’s tiny — 89 grams, roughly the size of a fat marker — but the reciprocating linear motor moves with real authority, and the 64-piece color-coded head system means you’re never peeling half-used sandpaper off a block again. Add the optional Saw Collection, and it stops being a sander and becomes a two-job tool. The sandpaper itself wears out faster than we’d…

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ROKR Dinosaur Lab Pinball MGP01 First Look: A Buildable Tabletop Pinball Machine with Real Flippers, Lights, and Jurassic Park Energy

ROKR has taken its model-kit expertise and pointed it at something most people don’t expect from a 3D puzzle company: a working pinball machine. The ROKR Dinosaur Lab Pinball MGP01 is a 319-piece kit that turns into a fully playable desktop pinball game with mechanical flippers, a real bumper that fires the ball back at you, lighting effects, and a soundtrack that borrows liberally from a certain island theme park movie.

Reviews, Outdoors

Weber Genesis EX-325W Smart Gas Grill Review: Modern Smarts, Excellent Searing, and a Few Cost-Cutting Surprises

The Weber Genesis EX-325W delivers where it counts most: it cooks evenly, keeps meat juicy, and the 750°F Sear Zone genuinely works. The Wi-Fi-connected thermometer and Weber Connect app add a layer of modern convenience that, when everything connects properly, feels like the future of backyard grilling. But this grill also shows signs of cost-cutting that some of its predecessors didn’t have—lightweight knobs, exposed igniter wiring, and gaps in the base that invite yard debris. It’s a very good grill with some head-scratching design choices, and after two months of cooking on it, we’d buy it again—just with eyes open.

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Ausom DT2 Pro Electric Scooter Review: Dual-Motor Power, Massive Battery, and a Trigger Throttle I Don’t Want to Give Up

The Ausom DT2 Pro is a high-powered dual-motor electric scooter with serious speed, torque, and one of the largest batteries in its class. Its dual 1100W motors, delivering 2912W at peak, conquered a steep hill that has humbled other scooters we’ve tested, while the finger-trigger throttle is a welcome upgrade over the usual thumb paddle. The ride is stable and comfortable, with excellent fit and finish and strong hydraulic brakes. But it’s heavy, charges slowly, and lacks adjustable handlebars. Do its power, range, and refinement make it easy to recommend?

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iFLYTEK AINOTE Air 2 Review: A Slim E-Ink Notebook That Nails Note-Taking and Transcription (If You Can Forgive the Software)

The iFLYTEK AINOTE Air 2 is a thin, light, 8.2-inch E Ink tablet built around one big idea: capture everything—handwritten notes, voice recordings, meeting transcriptions—in one place and let AI organize it. And at that core mission, it genuinely delivers. The voice recording and transcription are excellent, the battery-free Wacom pen is a pleasure to write with, and the open Android system lets you install Kindle, Libby, and other apps to turn it into a capable e-reader.

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Segway Navimow X430 Review: A 4WD All-Terrain Tank That Mows Fast but Leaves the Fine Details to You

The Segway Navimow X430 is one of the most capable pieces of mowing hardware we’ve tested. Four-wheel drive, dual suspensions, an 84% slope rating, and a class-leading 17-inch cutting width mean it chews through terrain that stops other robots cold—and it finishes a big yard faster than anything else we’ve run. But all that muscle comes in a body that looks and moves like a security robot, and for a $2,499 mower, it missed more spots and left more manual trimming than we expected. If your yard has serious slopes or rough ground, nothing else here competes. If you want…

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MAMMOTION LUBA 3 AWD Robotic Mower Review: The McLaren of Robot Mowers Is Our New Favorite

We’ve put a lot of robot mowers through their paces, and the MAMMOTION LUBA 3 AWD4.5 is the one we keep coming back to. It’s our Goldilocks pick: the software is the best we’ve used, the all-wheel-drive chassis goes places other mowers can’t, and it leaves behind a checkerboard that genuinely turns heads. The Tri-Fusion navigation (360° LiDAR, NetRTK, and dual-camera AI vision) means no perimeter wire and no fussing, and because it isn’t fenced in by a buried wire, it can drive itself between two separate sections of lawn split by a driveway.

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ECOVACS GOAT A3000 LiDAR PRO Review: Gorgeous Lawn Lines, Clever Edge Trimming, and One Pricey Catch

Map your property once, and the ECOVACS GOAT A3000 LiDAR PRO turns into one of the best set-it-and-forget-it mowers we’ve used. It lays down clean, aesthetic lines with almost no effort on our part, and the dual-disc cutting deck chews through grass fast. The headline feature is TrueEdge, an integrated trimmer that’s supposed to handle the edges no robot mower can normally reach—and to its credit, it gets closer than anything else we’ve tested. But it doesn’t fully eliminate the manual string trimming we were hoping to leave behind.

Reviews, Vehicles & Gear

Vantrue N4 Pro S 3-Channel Dash Cam Bundle Review: A Serious 4K, 3-Channel Dash Cam Bundle with One Annoying Weak Spot

The Vantrue N4 Pro S delivers exactly what most people want in a serious dash cam: sharp footage from three cameras at once, a parking mode that actually keeps an eye on your car when you’re not around, and an installation process that won’t ruin your weekend. The video quality from all three cameras is genuinely impressive, and the small, clear rear camera is a real win. The main unit is on the larger side and sits in your peripheral view, but you get used to it after a few drives.

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Saris Cycle-On 2-Bike Hitch Rack Review: A Heavy-Duty E-Bike Hauler That Solves the Lifting Problem

If you’ve ever tried to muscle a 60-pound e-bike onto a hitch rack solo, you already understand the appeal of the Saris Cycle-On 2-Bike Hitch Rack. The included telescoping ramp means you never have to pick a bike up — just roll it on, strap it down, and go. The rack feels seriously well-built, holds two heavy bikes without flinching, and packs in genuinely useful touches like integrated wheels for moving it around the garage and a tilt-away feature that opens your SUV’s trunk without unloading.

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Anker Charging Lineup: 5 New Products Tested for Daily Carry, Family Travel, and Everything in Between

Anker sent us five of its latest charging products to test, and they cover every charging situation you can throw at them. There’s an ultra-slim magnetic power bank for daily carry, a tiny wall charger with a screen, a foldable 3-in-1 wireless charging station, a 160W three-port brick, and a 20K power bank beefy enough to keep a family’s worth of devices running on a road trip. We spent a few weeks with all of them to figure out what’s worth the money and what you’d be paying for features you’ll never use.

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MAMMOTION iNavi Launches in the U.S. with Free Lifetime Precision Positioning for Wire-Free Robotic Lawn Mowers

MAMMOTION, the world’s leading wire-free robotic lawn mower brand, just announced the U.S. launch of its iNavi Service, a cloud-based positioning system that delivers professional-grade accuracy for robotic lawn care without the hassle of buried wires or bulky base-station antennas. The service is now available across the United States and works with the company’s latest LUBA 3 AWD series and all compatible 2025 mowers. Best part? MAMMOTION iNavi is completely free for the lifetime of your mower, including all the 4G data needed to make it work.

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4Patriots Blackout Buddy Emergency Power Supply Review: The Automatic Fridge Backup Battery

If you want automatic backup power that kicks in the instant the lights go out, the 4Patriots Blackout Buddy delivers exactly what it promises. Installation is dead simple, the automatic switchover is seamless, and the remote monitoring screen is genuinely useful. But here’s the catch: fridge/freezer combos with ice makers may exceed the 600W max output. Our GE Profile fridge/freezer pulled 620W at peak, which means this may not work for some appliances. For older, lower-power fridges or freezers? It may work, but you’ll need to check the power draw.

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Arctic Zone Titan PRO 55Q vs Titan 24-Can Backpack Cooler Review: Which Cooler Is Best for You?

With Spring having sprung and Summer just around the corner, it’s a perfect time to talk about coolers. Luckily for our readers and us, Arctic Zone sent us a couple of very different coolers for testing. The Arctic Zone Titan Pro 55q Roto Cooler is a powerhouse that retains ice for 10 days, while the Arctic Zone 24-Can Backpack Cooler is a grab-and-go option for short trips. Arctic Zone sent us two coolers to test: the massive Titan PRO 55Q Roto Cooler ($400) and the far more portable Titan 24-Can Backpack Cooler ($52.99). One’s a beast that keeps ice for…

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ECOVACS GOAT Charges into Lawn Care with LiDAR Mapping and a Built-In TruEdge Trimmer

ECOVACS, most known for their robot vacuums, has announced a new line of robotic lawn mowers, the ECOVACS GOAT A3000 and ECOVACS A2000 LiDAR PRO series. Featuring a ton of core advancements like ECOVACS’ proprietary HoloScope 360 system for true 3D lawn mapping and its first built-in TruEdge Trimmer that reduces the gap between autonomous hands-free mowing and a professionally maintained lawn.

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Brondell Swash Thinline T44 Bidet Review: The Slimmest, Most Upscale Bidet Seat We’ve Tested

If you’re looking to upgrade your bathroom hygiene without adding a bulky contraption to your toilet, the Brondell Swash Thinline T44 is the best-looking bidet seat we’ve tested. At just 3.9″ tall, it practically disappears on your toilet, and the whole experience feels noticeably more premium than older, chunkier models. The Thinline T44 leaves you feeling fresh and clean after a luxurious bathroom experience with simple installation.

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4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2200X Review: 2,240Wh Backup Power with Fast Charging and an Included 200W Solar Panel

Sometimes you need to plan ahead for emergencies. Modern homes rely on electricity for nearly everything, and when the power goes out, the inconvenience can turn serious very quickly. If you want backup power without dealing with gasoline, fumes, or engine maintenance, the 4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2200X is positioned as a premium alternative to traditional generators. It offers a large battery, strong output, quiet operation, and bundled solar charging. This portable power station is heavy and limited to four AC outlets, but for home emergency use, it delivers reliable, predictable power without the usual generator headaches.

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Creality is Coming at You with Last Minute 3D Printer Deals!

My new favorite hobby is 3D printing, and Creality, one of the big boys in the 3D printing market, is coming full force with AMAZING last-minute deals on their K2 Combo 3D Printer! A fully enclosed printer featuring 4-color automatic filament swapping for multi-color prints, quiet yet fast motors, smart auto-leveling, and a beginner-friendly out-of-the-box experience, the K2 Combo, starting at $599, feels like a steal!

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ReMarkable Paper Pro Move Review: A Pocket-Sized ePaper Tablet Built for Portability, with Some Notable Caveats

If you’re constantly moving between offices or traveling and need a genuinely portable digital notepad, the reMarkable Paper Pro Move delivers on its promise. The writing feel is impressively paper-like, the battery life actually lasts two weeks, and it fits in a back pocket. But the small 7.3″ screen makes extended writing uncomfortable, and the Connect subscription paywall for basic features feels kind of unnecessary on a device that already costs $449.

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