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Lawnchair isn’t perfect, but it’s the best free Nova Launcher alternative right now

Andy Walker / Android Authority Nova Launcher users have been left high and dry following the devastating news that it will no longer receive updates. You can continue using the launcher until it becomes unusable — many of our readers plan to do just that, according to a recent survey — but it’s wise to have a backup plan in mind. Many developers are now courting disgruntled Nova users with their alternatives, but one app in particular really stands out for me: Lawnchair. With Nova’s future in

IFA 2025: NexLawn debuts and teams up with MOVA to showcase lawn and garden care innovations

Paul Jones / Android Authority Robot lawn mowers have come a long way in a short time, taking the pain away from the otherwise physically-intensive and time-consuming chore. Automating lawn care allows you to enjoy your outdoor space without wasting time on maintenance, thanks to continuous innovations that make things smarter, faster, and, most importantly, easier. At IFA 2025, one of the brands leading the charge is NexLawn, a new member of the MOVA group focused on smart tools and yard tech

IFA 2025 Highlight: MAMMOTION’s Tri-Fusion Positioning System takes its robot lawn mowers to the next level

Stephen Schenck / Android Authority Robot mowers may seem like a niche product, but the amount of time you save and the physical labor you avoid from not having to mow your own lawn can’t be stated enough. It started with low-powered devices that would get stuck on slopes and required physical boundaries that were difficult to install. But these robots have evolved exponentially since, with current generation robot mowers able to navigate using virtual boundaries and handle different types of t

This robot lawnmower is designed to pick fruit and throw your dog a ball

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Plenty of autonomous lawnmowers have been showcased or introduced at this year’s IFA event in Berlin, but only one of them comes equipped with a robotic arm. NexLawn, a sub-brand of MOVA that sits under its Dreame parent company, has announced the Master X Series Concept, which it describes as “the first robotic mower with a fully functional mechanical arm.” That arm is designed to help reduce the amount of

3 Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Maybe you’re not ready to give up control of your mowing, but you’re sick of pushing that mower around. The Mowrator S1 is a slightly crazy remote control mower that just might be what you need. I thought the S1 sounded like a daft idea, but this remote control lawnmower turned out to be far more fun than I expected. If you loved playing with RC cars in your youth, you’ll get some nostalgic joy from cutting grass with this beast of a mower, and it is oddly satisfying to mow the lawn this way. I

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An IRC-Enabled Lawn Mower (2021)

After 25 years, I still love Undernet, and I still chat there every day. Most of the friends I made back in the 90s aren't around anymore, but I still get to meet new and interesting people all the time, and I love the group of amazing friends I have there today. And it was one of them who suggested this project... Now, I grew up in a rural area of the southern US, and I had never been out of the South, but on Undernet, I met people in other states, other countries, even other continents! I mad

An IRC-Enabled Lawn Mower

After 25 years, I still love Undernet, and I still chat there every day. Most of the friends I made back in the 90s aren't around anymore, but I still get to meet new and interesting people all the time, and I love the group of amazing friends I have there today. And it was one of them who suggested this project... Now, I grew up in a rural area of the southern US, and I had never been out of the South, but on Undernet, I met people in other states, other countries, even other continents! I mad

I Thought Robot Lawn Mowers Would be Simple: I Was Wrong

I spent most of spring and a good chunk of summer turning my backyard into a parking lot to test the best robot lawn mowers. In the process of doing that, I learned a lot about their benefits and their shortfalls. One of the biggest lessons was that, like most forms of automation, they can be a real pain to set up initially, but once they're ready to go, they save you a ton of effort and time compared with regular electric lawn mowers. I didn't expect that initial annoyance going into that proj

I Spent Weeks Testing Robot Lawn Mowers. Here Are 6 Things That Surprised Me

I spent the end of my spring and the beginning of my summer turning my backyard into a parking lot to test the best robot lawn mowers. In the process of doing that, I learned a lot about their benefits and their shortfalls. One of the biggest lessons was that, like most forms of automation, they can be a real pain to set up initially, but once they're ready to go, they save you a ton of effort and time compared with regular electric lawn mowers. I didn't expect that initial annoyance going into

I tested the Ferrari of robot mowers for a month - here's my verdict

ZDNET's key takeaways The Mammotion Luba 2 3000H is available for $2,599. Built to handle uneven terrain, the Luba 2 is an all-wheel-drive (AWD) reliable robot mower with a GPS-powered perimeter that is surprisingly easy to set up. The Mammotion app is not very user-friendly and can get buggy after a firmware update. View now at Us.mammotion Mowing the lawn is one of my favorite chores. It lets me focus on an uninterrupted task that satisfies my OCD, with the bonus of completing my exercise r

The Lymow One robot lawn mower can do it all, and this Summer Sale is the best time to get one

Now that summer is here, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors before the cooler fall and winter months arrive. If you love hosting backyard gatherings, you know how much work it takes to prepare your yard for these parties. And while the warm weather is perfect for relaxing, it can be challenging when you’re pushing a heavy lawnmower around for hours. That’s exactly where Lymow can help make things easier and more enjoyable. The Lymow One is a high-performance robot lawn mower that compl

The Lymow One robot lawn mower can do it all, and this Prime Day is the best time to get one

Now that summer is here, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors before the cooler fall and winter months arrive. If you love hosting backyard gatherings, you know how much work it takes to prepare your yard for these parties. And while the warm weather is perfect for relaxing, it can be challenging when you’re pushing a heavy lawnmower around for hours. That’s exactly where Lymow can help make things easier and more enjoyable. The Lymow One is a high-performance robot lawn mower that compl