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Friday, 29 April 2022

Pick up a Robotika robot vac for under $200!

A robot vacuum is a fantastic gadget that not only keeps your floor tidy but frees up your time and takes some of the stress out of housework. Because they require little effort and operate on their own, they have been growing in popularity over the last several years. So if you ever wanted to give a robot vacuum a try, now’s the time. You can pick one up at Coles Best Buy stores across Australia for under $200.

Want to know more? We’ve created a video tour of the Robotika Provac so you can learn all about it. Robot Vacuums are more popular than ever and are available at a range of price points. While you’ll find few features in some of the less expensive models, the Provac 5 offers functions usually found only in more costly products, and keeps your floor tidy while freeing up time to relax.

Transcript

Hi there, Val Quinn from GadgetGuy. You know, I’ve seen a lot of tech in my career but what I’ve found is the best technology is the stuff that makes our lives easier. Now robot vacuum cleaners really demonstrate this because they’ve come such a long way since the first models. Now I have Robotika’s Provac here with me, which is a great example because it’s just packed with features and best of all, it’s really affordable! So let’s take a closer look at how the Provac can help you around the home.

Well getting set up is quick and easy. In the box, you’ll find pretty much everything you need. There’s the robot vacuum, a charging base, side brushes plus a few spares, a mop cloth, a water tank, and remote control. So you just snap the brushes on like this and you put the charging base into an area where you want to clean, plug it in, and you’re off and running.

So how does a robot vacuum work? The Provac can clean in a few different ways it uses a combination of suction and a rolling brush, as well as side sweepers that collect dirt along walls, edges, and corners. You can even use the mop cloth to clean up sticky spots on hard surfaces. It has a multi-stage HEPA filter to reduce dust and allergens, plus a low noise Nidec brushless motor for a long-running life. With its low-profile body, which is just 76 millimetres high, the Provac can get beneath cabinets and sofas, where traditional vacuums just can’t reach.

So to find its way around, the robot uses a combination of sensors. This includes a front bumper, plus there are anti-collision and cliff sensors to avoid hitting things and even falling downstairs. When cleaning, the Provac drives across your floor using a special zigzag pattern. So it maps your floor so it knows what it’s cleaned and it can also find its way back to its charging base when the job’s done or when its battery needs a top-up. The Provac can clean room to room for 65 to 90 minutes and that depends on the floor type before it needs to return to its base. Before cleaning, be sure to move obstacles out of the way such as cords or cables and even place chairs on tabletops in case their feet are too low to get under. Auto-cleaning starts with a press of a button and you can take manual control by using the remote or by selecting a more specialised cleaning zone. For example, the round zone pattern cleans in a circular motion around say a spot where the kids might have spilled something and there’s even a mode for just cleaning along the walls of your rooms.

The app is a great way to manage your Provac, so as the robot connects to your home Wi-Fi you can check in on your vac even when you’re not at home. So with the app, you can see the battery charge level, charge time, estimated cleaning area and more! You can schedule cleanings, you can change the cleaning mode, adjust suction, or just look at your floor map and it’s all available on your Android or Apple smartphone. You can even remotely play a sound in case you’re not sure where your little robot helper has gotten off to.

The Provac is happy to make friends with your Google Home or Amazon Alexa smart speakers, so you can start a cleaning session by just using a voice command. So at the end of your busy day, why not come home to a freshly vacuumed or even mopped floor thanks to this clever little helper here. It works on both hard and carpeted surfaces and is great for keeping pet hair under control. It’s backed by a one-year warranty, a great selection of features, and a really fantastic price! So why not give it a go and add a bit more free time back to your day?

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Thursday, 28 April 2022

Optus tops Australian 5G speeds, Telstra wins on reliability

Optus users are seeing average 5G speeds of 268.8 Mbps, but rival Telstra is ahead when it comes to overall Australian 5G speeds and coverage, according to Opensignal’s latest Australia Mobile Network Experience Report.

Optus won the 5G Download Speed award in Opensignal’s latest report, with average 5G speeds of 268.8 Mbps – putting it 26 Mbps (10.7%) faster than Telstra’s 242.9 Mbps.

However, Telstra still wins out when it comes to the fastest overall Australian 5G speeds. It won the Download Speed Experience award –  measured across all generations of mobile technology – with a score of 54.9 Mbps, 6.6 Mbps (13.6%) faster than second placed Optus’ score of 48.3 Mbps. 

In both categories, Vodafone is in last place, with a 5G Download Speed less than half that of its rivals. Yet Vodafone took out the Upload Speed Experience award –  measured across all generations of mobile technology –  due to its score of 9.5 Mbps, which was 0.8 Mbps faster than second-placed Telstra.

When it comes to 5G reach and availability, Telstra users spent the most time connected to 5G, and found 5G in the most locations. They spent 17.5% of their time with an active 5G connection, while those on second-placed Vodafone only did so for 15.6% of their time.

Two new metrics were added to the Australian 5G speeds report, Excellent Consistent Quality and Core Consistent Quality, which quantify how often a users’ experience on a network was sufficient to support common applications.

Telstra wins the inaugural Excellent Consistent Quality award with a 3.4 percentage point margin over second-placed Vodafone. In Core Consistent Quality, Telstra beat Optus and Vodafone by 1.4 percentage points, as the latter two operators’ scores were identical.

The road ahead

The report analysed real-world data gathered between January 1 and March 31, 2022. Upcoming changes to the telcos’ networks are set to have a significant impact on Australian 5G speeds.

Back in December, Optus and Telstra were the winning bidders in Australia’s 850/900 MHz auctions (bands n26 and n8), previously used for fixed-point-to-point, fixed-point-to-multipoint and 3G services.

These frequencies propagate across long distances with good penetration through obstacles to reach into buildings, making them ideal for both rural and urban areas. These licences won’t come into effect until July 2024, although the telcos may be able to obtain early access to spectrum under special circumstances.

In February, Telstra and TPG Telecom (the owner of the Vodafone brand in Australia) signed a 10-year regional Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) commercial agreement. TPG expects to be able to implement MOCN for use by its customers by the end of the year, subject to ACCC approval.

Under the terms of the deal, Vodafone gains access to around 3,700 of Telstra’s mobile network assets, which Vodafone hopes will boost its 4G coverage. In return, Telstra gains access to Vodafone’s 4G and 5G spectrum.

Both operators would continue to operate their own core network and Telstra would deploy its infrastructure on up to 169 Vodafone sites, improving coverage for customers on both networks.

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Wednesday, 27 April 2022

Unannounced Google Pixel Watch allegedly left behind at a restaurant

A rumoured first entry into the smartwatch market by Google has allegedly leaked, with a restaurant patron coming into possession of what appears to be an unannounced Google Pixel Watch.

According to reporting by Android Central, a tech enthusiast in the US stumbled across the device that was left behind at a restaurant. A Reddit user claiming to be the individual in question explained they received the device from a bartender friend after no one came back to collect the missing item.

In several pictures of the alleged Google smartwatch, it appears many of the rumours and speculations about a potential Pixel Watch could hold weight. Circular and understated in its design, the photographed device includes an Apple Watch-like rotating crown alongside a couple of edge buttons.

In a series of follow-up photos, the Reddit user known as “tagtech414” included size comparisons next to a 40mm Apple Watch and a 46mm Samsung Galaxy Watch, with the potential Google wearable being similar. Details are limited on the gadget’s internals or software, as a charger was not included among the lost property.

Leaked Google Pixel Watch banana comparison
The obligatory banana comparison photo. Source: Reddit user tagtech414.

It’s expected that Google will announce the Pixel Watch at next month’s Google I/O developer conference beginning on 11 May. Reports also suggest the smartwatch will run Wear OS 3, co-developed by Google and Samsung and used in various watches.

There are also whispers that the Google Pixel Watch will use a Samsung Exynos chip instead of the popular Snapdragon series favoured by many mobile devices, including other Wear OS 3 compatible watches.

We’ll have to wait and see whether Google does announce the Pixel Watch in the coming weeks to fully verify the source’s images. It wouldn’t be the first time someone found an unannounced gadget from a major company at a watering hole – the iPhone 4 turned up at a bar over a decade ago.

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Tuesday, 26 April 2022

Google Play Store adds privacy labels for Android apps

Helping smartphone users protect their personal data, new privacy labels for Android apps reveal how much of your data an app collects, how it protects that data and who it shares it with.

As web users start to pay more attention to privacy issues, Google is forcing app developers to be much more transparent as to how they use personal data. The new Google Play Data Safety section is rolling out over the coming weeks, with Google giving all app developers until July 20 to fill out privacy labels for Android apps.

Google is demanding a lot more granular detail than traditional privacy warnings. For example, if an app accesses your location data, the developer must disclose whether it requires your approximate or precise location. If the app requires your personal information, the developer must disclose whether that information will be used for advertising, analytics or marketing purposes.

Along with revealing which data is accessed and how it is used, app developers must also detail the app’s security practices, such as whether data is encrypted in transit and whether users can ask for data to be deleted. Developers must also indicate whether they have validated the app’s security practices against the Mobile Application Security Verification Standard (MASVS). 

To help parents make more informed decisions, privacy labels for Android apps must reveal whether or not the developer has committed to following Google Play’s Families Policy to better protect children.

Google also plans to restrict the availability of outdated apps on the Play Store, to ensure that those apps still available for download are taking advantage of Android’s latest privacy and security features.

The move by Google follows the launch of similar “Privacy Nutrition Labels” on Apple’s App Store in late 2020.

At the same time, Google is also granting users greater control over installed apps, through simplified permissions features.

For example, when an app asks to access their location, users can quickly and easily decide whether they want to grant that permission for one time use, only while using the app, or all the time. For sensitive permissions like camera, microphone or location data, users can use the Android Privacy dashboard to review data access by apps.

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New Turtle Beach gaming headset targets long-lasting wireless play for all

Although designed for Xbox consoles, the upcoming Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX headset will offer premium wireless connectivity for gamers across all platforms – with longer battery life.

Launching globally from 8 May at a local retail price of $319.95, the Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX includes wireless USB and Bluetooth connectivity, making it compatible with several different platforms. More than just an Xbox headset, the latest from renowned gaming headset brand Turtle Beach will work across PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, and various iOS and Android devices.

Its Bluetooth functionality extends to taking phone calls, chatting on Discord, listening to music, and connecting to the Turtle Beach Audio Hub companion app for customisation features. In short, it’s made for more than just gaming.

An upgrade from the previous model, Turtle Beach reports the Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX has upwards of 40 hours battery life, more than the Stealth 700 Gen 2’s 20 hours. If you get caught out with a low charge, the MAX model only needs plugging in for 15 minutes to get eight hours of wireless play.

From an audio standpoint, the Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX packs in 50mm Nanoclear drivers to power high-quality 3D spatial surround sound for supported games. Aerofit cooling gel-infused memory foam ear cushions and a metal-reinforced headband help create a comfortable headset designed to be friendly for glasses-wearers. Another handy feature is the flip-to-mute microphone so you can get it out of your face when not chatting.

Turtle Beach Stealth 700 & 600 headsets

More Turtle Beach headsets incoming

Available in Black or Cobalt Blue, the announcement of the Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX is flanked by reveals of the Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX and 600 Gen 2 USB headsets. The main difference between the three models is that the 700 Gen 2 MAX is the only one with Bluetooth functionality – and the mobile multitasking it brings – and includes a synthetic leather ear cushion material. Conversely, the 600 Gen 2 MAX retains the multiplatform functionality (sans mobile) and has a longer battery life of around 48 hours. Meanwhile, the 600 Gen 2 USB model only works with Xbox consoles.

Locally, the Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX will cost $219.95 and come in Midnight Red, Black, and Arctic Camo variants. The comparatively cheaper Stealth 600 Gen 2 USB will be $169.95 with Black or White versions.

Despite the 8 May global release window, no specific Australian date is set in stone, but pre-orders will open soon. Given how popular Turtle Beach gear is, the latest headsets will likely sell like hotcakes. The longer battery life and Bluetooth functionality make the Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX an attractive option for gamers who prefer to use Discord instead of various dedicated console chat systems.

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Monday, 25 April 2022

ECOVACS new flagship DEEBOT X1 OMNI is more hands-off than ever

The DEEBOT X1 OMNI features better self-managed empty and mopping features, plus new “OK Yiko” voice commands to make operation easier than ever before.

ECOVACS, Australia’s robotic vacuum market leader, has just launched the new DEEBOT X1 OMNI, its flagship upgrade that aims to elevate the entire robotic vacuum experience. With a whole new approach to the auto-empty station and a host of new AI features, The DEEBOT X1 OMNI is a big new arrival for the robovac scene.

The new vacuum is available without the auto-empty station as the DEEBOT X1 TURBO, with across the board upgrades compared to the company’s DEEBOT T9. Suction power now increases to 5000Pa alongside improved camera systems. This includes the latest AIVI 3D and TrueMapping 2.0 technologies to make mapping and labelling your home a breeze.

Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni mopping

The maps are especially powerful with the arrival of the YIKO AI Voice Assistant, a natural language assistant triggered by an “OK Yiko” phrase. Along with some standard request options, you’ll now be able to say “OK Yiko, clean under the sofa in the living room” and it will perform a highly targeted clean up. There’s even a “follow my voice” option to get it to follow you somewhere specific for a task.

The DEEBOT X1 TURBO can also now operate as a remote two-way camera and audio device. Think of it as a roving camera that you can peer through while it moves around the home. It can’t do this and vacuum at the same time, but it’s a handy feature that can be controlled from the ECOVACS app from anywhere you are in the world.

If you want to touch your robot vacuum as little as possible, the full package DEEBOT X1 OMNI includes the redesigned auto-empty station. A larger 4L waste bag now lasts up to 60 days of typical usage and the new extractor performs better than ever at removing all waste from the vacuum cleaner. There is also now a water reservoir to auto-fill the mopping system as well as extract dirty water after a mopping cycle, while also cleaning and even drying the mop to keep things as hygienic as possible.

Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni & Turbo

Our hands-on experience with the DEEBOT T9 has been positive so we’re looking forward to testing the DEEBOT X1 OMNI very soon. Initial impressions at the live demo event looked good and there’s a distinctly premium styling upgrade to the robot and docking station thanks to a partnership with Jacob Jensen Design. Stay tuned for a full review coming soon.

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Peloton Guide adds strength training to your workout routine

In a first for the global fitness company, Peloton now has a connected strength training gadget for the home: the Peloton Guide.

The idea behind Peloton Guide is to help make strength training appealing to people all across the fitness spectrum. Peloton Guide intends to help you track exercise and provide access to hundreds of live and on-demand classes from Peloton’s extensive library.

What is the Peloton Guide?

Simply put, the Peloton Guide is a camera and remote setup you can connect to a TV and track your exercise form while working out during a Peloton class. It’s a separate device to the Peloton bikes and treadmills – the latter of which is not currently available in Australia.

Peloton Guide

While other Peloton gadgets have focused on cardio-based workouts, the Peloton Guide is the company’s first connected device to focus on resistance and strength building exercises. When doing a strength routine, maintaining correct form and posture is important to ensure you properly target the right muscles and reduce the risk of injury.

With this in mind, the Peloton Guide shows our movements alongside the trainer’s, allowing you to make adjustments where necessary. As part of the motivational ethos behind the product, a device-exclusive feature is Movement Tracker, which encourages you to see each exercise to completion. It gives you credit for doing both the correct exercise and the set duration to help prevent you from slacking off.

How does the Peloton Guide work?

Once connected and set up with a Peloton All Access Membership, you can choose from hundreds of online classes using the Peloton Guide’s remote. Included is a range of new strength programs – featuring classes designed specifically for Guide – such as Floor Bootcamp and Strength Roll Call.

Peloton Guide living room

Self Mode is what allows you to view yourself alongside the Peloton Instructor so you can mirror the correct movements and maintain good form. Before starting a class, you can also select Movement Details to look up specific information about what movements are included, and there are comprehensive video explanations of anything you’re unfamiliar with.

One of the major features that will be handy for planning workouts in advance is Body Activity. This lets you view your workout history, encompassing what muscle groups you’ve used recently, and receive recommended classes to evenly work different sets of muscles.

You won’t need to worry about being watched all the time, as the Peloton Guide has a slide to cover and disable the camera, plus a switch to turn off the included microphone. When the camera is in use, a green light will clearly indicate it’s on. Peloton also clearly maintains that your workout data is not used for training its model.

How much does the Peloton Guide cost?

It’s out now in Australia and starts at $445 for the device or $795 for a bundle that adds a workout mat and three sets of dumbbells. 

This price excludes the Peloton All Access Membership required for the full library of classes and Guide-exclusive features such as Self Mode. For new members signing up using a Peloton Guide, a limited-time monthly price of $35 applies until January 2023, when the regular All Access monthly price of $59 kicks in.

It’s a sizable investment all up, one that requires a decent commitment to get your money’s worth. This being said, Peloton Guide’s form-checking features are a great idea for anyone wanting to get serious about fitness and are unable to access a gym. Plus, Body Activity and workout recommendations based on what muscles you have or haven’t used is a big advantage over less expensive subscription fitness services like Apple Fitness+.

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Sunday, 24 April 2022

Ancestry SideView identifies which parent your genetics come from

Ancestry has unveiled a new technological innovation called SideView, designed to help you find out how much of your genetics comes from different sides of your family.

Billed as being first-of-its-kind technology, Ancestry claims to be able to provide the insight provided without needing a test from a parent. This comes off the back of more than 20 million people contributing to Ancestry’s consumer DNA network.

With SideView, Ancestry is able to measure what DNA you share with relatives in the AncestryDNA database, splitting the results into parental sides. For 90% of AncestryDNA customers, the results are reportedly 95% accurate.

In practice, SideView should be able to inform you which side of the family you inherited different ethnicities from. According to Brian Donnelly, Senior Vice President and General Manager of AncestryDNA, this information has been a popular request.

“Understanding ethnicity and community inheritance in more detail has been the number one request from Ancestry customers for years,” Donnelly said. “…we learned that one in three people don’t feel knowledgeable about their family history and origins and want to learn more.”

Brian Donnelly, Senior Vice President and General Manager of AncestryDNA

SideView works by identifying where sections of DNA overlap with relative matches, which is repeated across different sections to figure out which parts of your DNA were inherited from where.

As the SideView technology progresses, AncestryDNA users will be able to view DNA matches by parental side, including community and ancestral journey patterns for each side, and learn more about inherited DNA.

The ethnicity inheritance aspect of SideView is available now for all AncestryDNA users. Scientists from Ancestry published an academic paper on the technology with all the scientific details.

Ancestry SideView ethnicity

It’s interesting technology and will sate the curiosity of family historians and ancestry enthusiasts. It is worth mentioning, however, that several recent instances causing data privacy concerns have given people pause for thought in regards to home DNA kits. In short: do your research beforehand to ensure you’re comfortable with providing your genetic history over to companies.

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Saturday, 23 April 2022

LinkedIn users beware – scammers are targeting you

LinkedIn is the most imitated brand by cybercriminals undertaking phishing scams, according to a recent research report from cybersecurity company Check Point.

As part of the company’s 2022 Q1 Brand Phishing Report, research indicated which brands cybercriminals imitated to try and scam people out of personal and payment information between January and March. 

LinkedIn ranked at the top of imitated brands for the first time in the company’s research. The business networking company was the subject of 52% of global phishing attacks, a 44% increase from the previous quarter.

This puts LinkedIn above Google, Microsoft, and Apple as the most imitated brand by cybercriminals in recent months. According to Check Point, social networks are currently the most targeted category for phishing attempts.

LinkedIn - phishing attempt infographic
Source: Check Point

These phishing scams involve cybercriminals attempting to copy the branding of reputable organisations with the intention of capturing sensitive information. As part of a phishing attempt, perpetrators send emails or messages including hyperlinks and URLs that appear near-identical to the real thing. However, these links direct unsuspecting users to fake destinations and trick them into giving credentials to cybercriminals.

What are the most imitated brands alongside LinkedIn?

Many recognisable online brands make up the list of top brands most imitated in phishing attempts. The subject of 52% of phishing attempts globally, LinkedIn is currently well ahead of the next most imitated brand, delivery company DHL (14%).

  1. LinkedIn (52%)
  2. DHL (14%)
  3. Google (7%)
  4. Microsoft (6%)
  5. FedEx (6%)
  6. WhatsApp (4%)
  7. Amazon (2%)
  8. Maersk (1%)
  9. AliExpress (0.8%)
  10. Apple (0.8%)

How to avoid falling for phishing attempts

There are several factors to consider to keep your personal information safe online. First and most importantly, carefully read each email or message you receive, as you can pick up on multiple clues revealing its legitimacy. Poor grammar, misspellings of brand names and generic non-personalised greetings are common giveaways.

Do not click on any links or attachments from emails you do not recognise. Some phishing attempts include requests to urgently change your passwords or log into an account – be immediately wary of such directives. Even if you’re only slightly unsure of the sender’s intentions, it’s best to avoid clicking on anything in case it’s malicious.

Instead, open a separate web browser and visit any websites of concern by typing the correct URL manually. This way, you can be sure you’re visiting the real deal and not a cybercriminal’s imitation. By manually visiting a website, such as a social media account, and logging in via the correct page, you can check if you’ve received any legitimately urgent notifications. If no notifications exist, you can safely report and delete any phishing attempts. Head over to scamwatch.gov.au to report a scam as well as get updates on what else is going around.

Major institutions such as banks will never ask for your personal information via email or text message, so ignore any communications that state otherwise. If in doubt, contact your bank or similar institution directly to resolve any confusion.

These are just some simple tips to stay safe against phishing attempts online. As the research data suggests, cybercriminals are constantly changing their approach, so it helps to be vigilant as trends evolve.

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Friday, 22 April 2022

New Bang and Olufsen earbuds get a fresh look with Beoplay EX

Beoplay EX, new earbuds from Danish luxury audio brand Bang & Olufsen, introduce a fresh look to join the competitive active noise cancellation (ANC) earphone market in Australia.

Fully waterproof along with adaptive ANC technology, the Beoplay EX is said to be Bang & Olufsen’s most versatile set of wireless earphones to date. One of the most significant changes from the brand’s previous earbuds is the physical design. This time around, they’ve adopted the stem shape instead of the previous stemless design, drawing similarities to Apple’s AirPods.

At a retail price of $650 locally, the Beoplay EX is more expensive than a set of AirPods Pro, no doubt partly due to the difference in materials. A combination of tempered glass, aluminium and polymer make up the bulk of the Beoplay EX, with a rubber in-ear bud. 

Another aspect of the price difference is that you’ll have more aesthetic options than plain white, including Black Anthracite, Anthracite Oxygen, and Gold Tone colourings to choose from. To cap things off, the pocket-sized charging case has a brushed aluminium finish.

What are the Beoplay EX’s main features?

Of course, sound is the most important component. Here, the Beoplay EX uses 9.2mm speaker drivers, reportedly the largest used by the brand in any of their true-wireless devices. This means more powerful audio to help with lower sound frequencies. With bass, the Beoplay EX spec sheet claims a frequency range of 20-20,000Hz. Also included in the earphones are three microphones to allow for taking phone calls and assist with adaptive ANC, reducing the background noise you hear.

Beoplay EX uses Bluetooth 5.2, making it compatible with a wide range of devices. Multipoint technology also enables you to connect to two devices simultaneously, so you can take calls on one device while listening to music on another. 

On a single charge, the Beoplay EX lasts for up to 20 hours of playtime, which reduces down to six hours while using ANC. In addition to being waterproof, the earphones are also IP57-certified sweat and dust resistant.

Here in Australia, the Anthracite Oxygen model will be available from 22 April, while the Gold Tone and Black Anthracite variants will release starting 12 May and 2 June respectively.

Aesthetically pleasing, the Beoplay EX’s stem-based design appears to put them in closer competition with Apple’s earphones, although the price gulf is noticeable. It’s tricky to make a full comparison between the Beoplay EX and AirPods without going hands-on, but on looks alone, they certainly live up to their premium status. Keep a lookout for our review when we get our hands on a pair soon.

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