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Android Authority
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Android Authority
Rokid's AR glasses are the wearable monitors you need, and they are now 30% off for Prime Day
Bogdan Petrovan / Android Authority The idea of smart AR glasses is an enticing one — imagine continuing your work, catching up on movies and TV shows, or playing your favorite games on a large screen, even when you're away from your monitor or TV. The technology is evolving, and evolving rapidly, going from large, bulky devices that weren't particularly powerful, to sleek, 'regular' frames that will give you a theatre-like experience wherever you are. And one name to remember in this space is Rokid. There's little you can't do with Rokid's AR glasses — the Rokid Max 2, Max, and the AR Joy bundle — allowing you to carry your work, entertainment, and gaming in your pocket. And this week, you can jump into the AR space for cheap with Rokid's Prime Day deals. Here's what you need to know. Rokid Max 2: More comfort, improved performance The Rokid Max 2 features a Micro-OLED panel, providing a massive 215-inch Full HD screen wherever you are. You'll also get a 50° field of view, more than most competitors, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a solid 600 nits brightness. The overall image quality is excellent, with colors that pop and plenty of sharp detail, letting you enjoy all your favorite content on the go. If you wear prescription glasses, the Max 2 comes with focus dials built in for near-sighted adjustments from 0.00 to -6.00. And for everything else, you can order prescription lenses that are extremely easy to swap out, making the Max 2 a great fit for families, even if everyone wears 'normal' glasses. Compatibility is one of the Rokid Max 2's biggest positives. You can directly plug the AR glasses into any smartphone, tablet, laptop, or handheld gaming console with the USB-C cable, as long as the device supports DP output. You'll need adapters for everything else, but you can then add gaming consoles and the Nintendo Switch to the list. And to cover all your entertainment needs, we recommend getting the Rokid Station. This add-on accessory, which can also be purchased as part of the AR Joy package, brings the entire Google TV experience to these AR glasses. It's identical to what you'd get with any Android TV device, including access to thousands of movies and TV shows on your favorite apps like Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, and any app you can download from the Google Play Store. Whether you're commuting to work, on a plane, or just spending time outside, you'll never run out of content to watch. But if you plan to spend hours working, gaming, or watching videos while wearing these glasses, comfort is a crucial consideration. Again, that's another area in which the Rokid Max 2 excels. It's sleeker, lighter, and more similar to regular glasses compared to the previous generation. An upgraded soft air nose pad and flexible temple arms provide a more comfortable wearing experience, while a titanium alloy hinge adds durability. If you're looking for a wearable 'screen' to play games, watch movies, or get some work done on the go, the Rokid Max 2 is among the best AR glasses you can get. And for Prime Day, you can take advantage of a massive 30% discount, bringing its price down to just $379. Rokid Max and AR Joy bundle: Similar performance with a more affordable price tag While the Max 2 brings some improvements, particularly in the design and comfort departments, the first-generation Rokid Max remains an impressive option if you're after performance. Most things stay the same. You'll also get a 50° field of view, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 600 nits of brightness, along with a Full HD resolution. The image and sound quality are excellent, and it also comes with built-in near-sightedness correction. Compatibility is a highlight as well, with the Max usable with most smartphones, tablets, computers, and gaming consoles, handheld or otherwise. And for your entertainment needs, you can pick up the Rokid Station to get Google TV. The Rokid Max may not be as comfortable as the Max 2, but it can still be used for hours without issue. Other than that, you'll enjoy a largely similar viewing experience overall, and save a decent chunk of money as well. For Prime Day, Rokid is also offering a 30% discount on the Max, bringing its price down to just $259. If you're also planning to get the Rokid Station, which you should absolutely do, you can bundle the Max and Station for even more savings, with the AR Joy bundle priced at $348 during the sales event.
Android Authority
12-06-2025
- Android Authority
I didn't think I needed a robot lawnmower until I tried this one
MAMMOTION YUKA mini 800 The Mammotion Yuka Mini 800 functions reliably, runs silently, and gets the job done all on its own. I had fairly low expectations going into reviewing the Mammotion Yuka Mini 800, mainly because my understanding of robot grass mowers was outdated. The last time I had checked, they were all too expensive for me to seriously consider getting one for my suburban backyard. I also thought that these machines required guide wires to define the areas you want mowed, something I couldn't be bothered with. Finally, after some poor experiences with needy robot vacuum cleaners, I was skeptical about the navigational abilities of robot mowers. I am happy to report that the Mammotion Yuka Mini 800 proved my preconceptions wrong across the board. Bogdan Petrovan / Android Authority Accessible, automated lawn care The Yuka Mini 800 costs €1099, which is not exactly cheap, but it's definitely in the realm of accessibility for many homeowners. Considering how much tedious labor can be outsourced to this unassuming little bot, I would even venture to call buying one a sound investment. The '800' part in its name means that this Yuka Mini version is designed for yards of up to 800 square meters (8,600 square feet). If your lawn is smaller, you can opt for the Yuka Mini 600 version instead, which costs €899. The two versions are largely the same, with the main difference being battery life. With features like satellite- and vision-based positioning for wire-free navigation, a removable battery, and cellular connectivity, the Yuka Mini 800 punches above its weight for its price tag. Other robot mowers with similar features can cost more than double, though some competitors offer advanced features like all-wheel drive and more powerful motors. With features like satellite- and vision-based positioning for wire-free navigation, a removable battery, and cellular connectivity, the Yuka Mini 800 punches above its weight for its price tag. Installation is very easy. The most challenging part for me was finding the best location for the charging station and the RTK station, which connects to satellites to pinpoint the location of the robot mower down to the centimeter. Mammotion recommends mounting the RTK station away from buildings or large trees that could obstruct the view to the satellites. I mounted it on my deck railing. Alternatively, you can place it on a pole that you can stick in the ground on your lawn. The box contains all the kit you will need for this and the whole process shouldn't take more than 30 minutes. Beyond that, assembly is minimal and, after the initial connection steps, your new robot mower is good to go. The part you'll likely have more issues with is mapping your lawn. If you have a simple space without obstacles or tricky spots, I recommend trying the auto-mapping option first. Mammotion claims the Yuka can figure out your space in as little as 10 minutes, using information from its two cameras. However, my yard is pretty complex – I have a bunch of trees and bushes, a long hedge running along the perimeter, two lawn swings, and some other obstacles that would make accurate automapping quite difficult. I opted to manually map the zones I wanted mowed, using the manual control option in the Android app. The process itself is pretty straightforward – using two virtual joysticks, you move the bot around the area you want to map out, and, once you complete the perimeter, you save it as a new zone. The tricky part is knowing how to optimize your zones, especially if you have a complex lawn. I found it's best to split your space into several zones. This way, the robot can manage each section more efficiently and complete mowing on a single charge. You'll also want to make the margins of the zones as straight as possible and avoid driving the robot too close to hedges or objects that could throw it off when mowing. You should also avoid overlap between zones, so the robot doesn't mow them twice. Finally, you will need to ensure that the charging station is accessible from all the zones you've defined – in some cases, you'll need to create a 'channel,' which is a path that the robot can follow to return home. The mapping process can be a little time consuming, especially if, like me, you do it wrong a couple of times. But it pays off to be meticulous. Once you have your lawn mapped out, you can schedule the bot to start mowing at specific times or on demand. How does it work? The Mammotion Yuka Mini 800 is very quiet in operation. I couldn't hear it from inside my home even with the windows open. Coming from the loud rumble of a gas-powered mower, watching this bot quietly glide across my lawn felt extremely satisfying. The Yuka Mini 800 can be adjusted to cut grass from 20mm to 60mm. Instead of a conventional rotary blade, it uses a 190mm cutting disc fitted with five free-spinning razor blades. On the one hand, this makes for a clean cut and silent operation. But it does mean you will need to replace the blades periodically – Mammotion recommends you do it every 100 hours of operation. There's a spare set bundled in the box, but afterwards you'll need to buy a 24-piece replacement set for 55 euros, which should last you a couple of seasons at least. With the disclaimer that I am not fussy about my lawn, the Yuka Mini 800 does a great job of actually cutting grass. The length is uniform, the cut is clean, and in the absence of obstacles, the robot mower covers ground completely, without streaks or patches of uncut grass. Because it lacks a collector bin, the bot just scatters grass trimmings. I was a little worried about this, but it wasn't an issue in the end. As long as you trim your grass regularly, the trimmings are barely noticeable. Plus, they're good for the lawn, as they decompose quickly and return nutrients to the soil. It's also nice not to worry about composting or disposing of all the grass. If you do want to collect trimmings, Mammotion offers the Yuka model with a sweeper attachment, but it costs twice as much as a Yuka Mini. The Mammotion Yuka Mini rarely gets stuck. On a few occasions, it climbed over the foot of a swing chair or seemed to get lost, requiring me to manually move it. Thankfully, the machine is quite light at just over 10kg (22lbs) so most users won't have an issue doing this. When it does get in trouble, you get notifications on your phone, so you know to step in. Overall though, the bot is remarkably self-sufficient. It will happily do its thing until the battery goes below 15%, when it returns to the charging station, with no oversight from the user. This is thanks to the dual cameras at the front, which work together with the satellite station to help the robot position itself and work around obstacles. The Mammotion Yuka Mini 800 is remarkably self-sufficient While I really like the Mammotion Yuka Mini 800, it's not perfect. For one, I wish the manufacturer put more effort into the accompanying mobile app. It's functional, but the UI lacks polish and some parts are unintuitive. I also run into a few issues connecting to the robot, requiring me to go and manually push a button to wake it up. The first-person view (FPV) feature is neat, allowing you to see through the robot's cameras in real time, but the feed is often janky. To be fair, these issues could be due to poor Wi-Fi connectivity in my back yard, rather than a fault of the mower itself. Another small problem is the fact that the bot will not attempt to return to a patch that it avoided due to an object it detected on the ground, even after I would remove the object. It can also be overly cautious when going around trees or other elements, resulting in patches of uncut grass that are larger than necessary. Sometimes even small low-hanging branches can trigger the obstacle avoidance mode, resulting in more patches you need to manually go over afterwards. Bogdan Petrovan / Android Authority If you're a pet owner like me, you're probably wondering if the Yuka Mini can avoid stepping on sticky messes. Sadly, it cannot. Mammotion Yuka Mini 800 review: The verdict After using it for a few weeks during peak grass growing season, I can happily recommend the Mammotion Yuka Mini to anyone interested in getting a robot mower. In fact, now that I know how good it is, I would buy one with my own money. My lawn is pretty messy and busy, so I still need to pull out the manual lawnmower to touch up areas where the Yuka Mini couldn't go. But having it do the bulk of the work means lawn maintenance is no longer a time-consuming chore for me. And if your lawn or yard is clean and simple, I reckon you could delegate all the mowing to the Yuka Mini. In short, the Mammotion Yuka Mini 800 functions reliably, runs silently, and gets the job done on its own, all for the cost of a good smartphone. I wouldn't recommend this robot mower if the area you need to mow is very large or very rough and uneven. Models with bigger wheels and stronger motors would be preferable. And lawn care fanatics will probably want to steer clear, unless they can learn to lay back and trust that robots can replace them. If you like the concept, but you're not quite sure about the Yuka Mini 800, you have many options. The Mammotion Luba Mini AWD 800 is similar, but more rugged and powerful (also more expensive). The WORX Landroid Vision M800 offers most of the same features at a similar price, but it fully relies on its onboard sensors for positioning, unlike the Yuka which uses GPS. Husqvarna is probably the biggest brand in this space, but its Automower lineup is much more expensive. MAMMOTION YUKA mini 800 Smooth, uniform cut • Easy to use • Consistent navigation • Smart features • Affordable MSRP: €1,099.00 Easy lawn maintenance for everyone In a world where myriad smart products claim to improve your life, the Mammotion Yuka Mini 800 actually delivers on that promise. While it won't make your traditional mower completely unnecessary, it will save you tons of time, with minimal hassle and without breaking the bank. See price at Mammotion Positives Smooth, uniform cut Smooth, uniform cut Easy to use Easy to use Consistent navigation Consistent navigation Smart features Smart features Affordable Cons The accompanying app lacks polish The accompanying app lacks polish Obstacle avoidance isn't perfect Obstacle avoidance isn't perfect Occasional connectivity issues
