After months of daily use, the Nothing Ear (3a) left me wondering why most people need pricier wireless earbuds. Its punchy, balanced sound, impressive noise cancellation, adjustable EQ, and dependable battery life outweigh a slightly loose charging case, unremarkable Spatial Audio, and a maximum volume that could be louder.
Every millimeter counts inside Xikii’s FF04 LP. The compact aluminum ITX case has tight limits for CPU cooling and memory, plus separate air ducts to keep air moving. But the biggest constraint is its graphics card support: your build needs one specific ASUS RTX 4060 model.
A single eye, rabbit-like ears, and a head that doubles as a torso give EngineAI’s SA-X the look of a sci-fi character. The Mike Wazowski resemblance is hard to miss. Alongside the service-focused S2, it offers a glimpse of robots with an identity beyond imitating people.
Hello Kitty has appeared on just about everything, but LEGO bricks are new territory. A multi-year Sanrio partnership will bring her and fan-favorite friends into LEGO sets starting in 2027. The first builds remain under wraps, leaving us to imagine how all that round-faced cuteness will translate into bricks.
Patlabor’s Griffon has found itself a beastly new body. The Zoids x Patlabor Fangriffon puts its jet-black styling on a motorized Zoid that walks while lashing out with twin fangs. You can also rebuild it as a Black Fang Tiger, giving that sinister look another shape to wear.
Not every collectible Camaro needs a flawless paint job. Matchbox’s replica of the muscle car from its movie keeps the distressed metallic blue finish, down to 1:64 scale. A metal body and base, True Grip wheels, and an acrylic case make that wear worth putting on display.
The Dreadnoks’ taste in transportation hasn’t improved, and collectors wouldn’t want it to. Hasbro’s Classified Series Thunder Machine brings the vintage vehicle to six-inch figure scale, with modular parts that let you recreate its original look or build your own version to park alongside Cobra’s hardware.
Good university housing is about more than squeezing beds, desks, and Wi-Fi into a building. Thoughtful architecture can create better places to study, socialize, recharge, and handle everyday routines, while smart layouts, useful amenities, and accessible spaces make student life a little easier.
A stylish apartment can quickly lose its appeal when the commute is miserable, extra fees pile up, or the lease does not fit your plans. Choosing the right place for college means looking beyond the photos and considering how the apartment will actually work with your budget, schedule, and everyday life.
A model car on a shelf will only get you so far. Arkadia-life’s P01 Classic sofa brings automotive styling into furniture you can sit in, complete with chilled drinks, wireless charging, and 13 speakers. Its P02 Max Wall Speaker gives the same obsession somewhere else to go.
If your Razer collection has run out of things to plug into a PC, NIU has a new addition you can ride. The FQiX x Razer Special Edition pairs black-and-green bodywork with navigation, rear radar, and removable batteries. Two versions give fans a choice of speed, too.
Packing a motorcycle usually means strapping on bags or bolting on a box. The ANY LUV1 builds 120 liters of cargo space into its frame, leaving room for your belongings and a passenger. Removable batteries and household-socket charging make its approach to everyday riding even more appealing.