Hands-On With EarFun Air Pro 4 Earbuds

They have surprisingly good active noise canceling features Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. I tested them to find out. The Earfun Pro Air 4 Earbuds.Lifewire / Jerri Ledford Here’s what I found. Of course, the packaging doesn’t mean the quality of the earbuds is any good. What does indicate some quality is the charging case. Having the lights inside the earbuds' charging case wasn’t a feature I knew I wanted....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Emily Christensen

Hands-On With Maingear's New ML-16 Gaming Laptop

Here’s the skinny on how it performed. When Maingear offered to send me one of the new ML-16 Gaming Laptops, I jumped on it. It promises a ton of computing power since it’s designed for gaming. The Maingear ML-16 Gaming laptop.Lifewire / Jerri Ledford And with a 16-inch screen, I wanted to see how heavy it actually is. Also, to be transparent, I tested theML-16 RTX 4060. It’s a 16-inch laptop....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Christian Burns

Hands-On With Mod’s New Easy Sidecar E-Bike

This is one premium ride Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre Mod Bikes' Easy Sidecar 3 is probably the coolest bike I’ve ever ridden. Mod Easy Sidecar 3.Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre The directions came in both written and video form, and they were fairly easy to follow. It’s the right turns that really need practice. Regardless of how you want to use the sidecar, you’re gonna look amazing while doing it....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 252 words · Juan Thomas

Hands-On With New Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear (a)

New tech and a pop of color make these earbuds a must-try Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. My baseline of experience is with AirPods Pro, one generation back. Nothing Ear (white) and Nothing Ear(a) (yellow) on a windowsill.Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre Nothing has created an easy competitor that may just have you switching teams for your earbuds. What’s amazing is just how good (dare I say better) these sound....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Andrew Green

Hands-On With New OnePlus Watch 2R, Nord Buds 3 Pro

Lighter watch, better sound on the buds, less money overall Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. These two new OnePlus wearables are even less expensive than their previous iterations. The little astronaut watch face is so cute.Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre The Efficiency chip manages routine and simple background tasks when the more power-hungry Snapdragon W5 isn’t needed. When you kick in a task that needs more immediate power, the Snapdragon takes over....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Sierra Williams

Hands-On With the Affordable, Powerful, and Stylish OnePlus 12R

And with very few compromises Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. For $300 less, at that. Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre They feel essentially the same in my hand. The OnePlus 12 has a 64MP, f/2.6, OIS, 3x telephoto lens that the 12R lacks. Or send it to your friends. Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre Still, the 12R’s photos are completely fine for non-professional shots....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Andrea Perkins

Hands-on With the Apple Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro M1

Keep in mind that nothing has changed except the size of the new Magic Keyboard from the previous model. So far, both the outside cover and the keys have been resistant to smudges. The keyboard is a pleasure to hold in your hands. Sascha Brodsky / Lifewire The plastic cover has an excellent feel, although for the price tag it should have been leather. The magnets that hold the iPad on the keyboard work with a satisfying snap....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · Sarah Miller

Hands-On With the Arlo Home Security System

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Why not see how this shakes out against the others that I’ve used? The first thing I installed wasthe Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd gen). A simple, easy to set up home security system.Lifewire / Jerri Ledford It can be wired or wireless, but I opted to go the wireless route. Quick note about the Arlo App: I love how simple it is to use....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Mary Wilson

Hands-On With the Blink Outdoor 4 Wireless Floodlight Security Camera

It’s almost completely without wires and has batteries meant to last Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. That’s probably the most important thing that drew me to theBlink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera. The Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight camera.Lifewire / Jerri Ledford It’s completely wireless. That it syncs up with Amazon’s Alexa is also a benefit. What’s In the Box? The Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight camera unassembled....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 295 words · John Nguyen

Hands-on With the Kyvol S31 Cleaning Robot

I was never interested in a robot vacuum because they seemed more trouble than they were worth. You have to charge the thing and empty it, after all. Wouldnt a broom and dustpan be more straightforward and save hundreds of dollars? Sascha Brodsky / Lifewire The genius thing about the S31 is it takes care of all that maintenance itself. It even mops floors, as well. Elegant Design Out of the box, the S31 looks intimidating, especially to dust bunnies....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Christopher Leon

Hands-On With the Long-Lasting OnePlus Watch 2

you might wear the OnePlus Watch 2 for literal days Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. The fast SuperVOC charging that makes powering up OnePlus phones a speedy affair is present here, too. Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre Just a quick session on the charger, and the Watch 2 is ready to go. OnePlus Watch 2 Battery Life Lots of smartwatch makers claim long battery life....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Crystal Sampson

Hands-On With the New Acer Travelmate Spin P6

Acer just announced the TravelMate Spin P6, a work-focused hybrid laptop running the latest version of Windows. Its expected to retail for $1,399 in the US and will be available this December. Prior to the announcement, Acer sent me an early production version of the new laptop to check out. Joshua Hawkins / Lifewire All around, the form and design of the Acer TravelMate Spin P6 are looking good. Im intrigued to see whatif anythingAcer changes between now and the December release window....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Chad Mora

Hands-On With the New Arzopa Z1RC Portable Monitor

It even works with your iPad Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. At times like these, a portable monitor might be just what you need. Having a portable monitor means you can have two screens if you need them.Lifewire / Jerri Ledford When offered the chance to test theArzopa Z1RC Portable Monitor, I was ready to give it a shot. It’s a 2....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · Kenneth Little