Samsung aims to be the home for connected cooking appliances

Expect to see a whole lot of cooking and kitchen appliances this October, as Samsung starts rolling out its comprehensive range of ovens, cooktops and more. The announcement comes direct from IFA 2023 in Berlin and follows the launch of Samsung Food, an app that uses AI technology to automatically recommend recipes that meet your dietary preferences. Many of Samsung’s upcoming range of cooking technology uses the brand’s interconnected SmartThings...

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Compact Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini offers big 7.1.4 sound

High-quality audio brand Sennheiser has revealed the Ambeo Soundbar Mini at IFA 2023, adding to the range of powerful small-footprint soundbars available on the market. Now the third, and smallest, device in Sennheiser’s Ambeo Soundbar range, the $1,299.95 Mini is only 70cm wide, making it easier to fit on smaller TV cabinets and surfaces. With a 7.1.4 virtual surround sound, the soundbar supports common audio codecs like Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and...

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At $229, the Moto G14 sports a luxe design at an affordable price

Continuing its prolific release cycle of affordable phones for all Australians, Motorola has today launched the Moto G14, a $229 handset with the slick appearance of a device far more expensive. With a 6.5-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080) display and Dolby Atmos speakers, the Moto G14 is made to be equally adept at watching your favourite shows as it is browsing and making calls....

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IFA 2023: everything you need to know about the home tech expo

Showcasing the latest in consumer tech and home appliances from the likes of Samsung, LG and Sony, IFA 2023 throws open its doors in Berlin this week. Now in its 99th year, IFA – or Internationale Funkausstellung – is Europe’s biggest technology show. This year it has attracted 2059 exhibitors from 44 countries and expects 180,000 visitors from around the globe.  When is IFA 2023? IFA 2023 runs from Friday 1 September to Tuesday 5 September,...

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Grab the popular Ecovacs Deebot Neo robot vacuum for just $399 from Aldi

One of the most popular robot vacuums in Australia is on sale once again, with the Ecovacs Deebot Neo featured as part of an Aldi Special Buys promotion. Valued at $799, the Ecovacs Deebot Neo hits Aldi stores on Saturday 9 September for only $399. Don’t let the budget price fool you, as this is a neat little device. Accompanying the robot vacuum during the upcoming Special Buys are all sorts of other cleaning products, which could also be a good...

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WD Black C50 means cheaper Xbox storage expansion for all

Video games keep growing in size, leaving less and less room on your gaming machine’s storage. To use a recent example, the Bethesda-developed sci-fi epic Starfield takes up over 100GB by itself. Although there are plenty of storage upgrade solutions, Xbox players have had comparatively fewer options to choose from, with big prices to match. Fortunately, change appears to...

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IFA 2023: New LG appliances aim to reduce your power bill

Sustainability continues to be a driving factor among major home appliance brands, with LG revealing its latest range of energy-efficient appliances it’ll show at IFA 2023. After showing how it’s making appliances more accessible for more people, LG will also demonstrate what it calls the “Net-Zero House” at the massive trade show in Cologne, Germany. Included in the tech company’s upcoming range is a new front-load washer and dryer combo, a bottom-mount...

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AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT are coming for Nvidia’s 1440p crown

AMD recently announced its latest graphics cards, the Radeon RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT at Gamescom in Germany, aiming for what it calls the “enthusiast” market. Both GPUs are built primarily for 1440p resolution gaming, making them beefier choices than the RX 7600 released earlier this year. As for a red-versus-green comparison, the two new Radeon cards appear to directly...

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Samsung Bespoke laundry AI tech washes well, dries poorly

I recently had the pleasure of spending time with Samsung’s new laundry range. I spent a night dirtying a wide variety of fabrics, and then washing and drying them while staying in a very nice apartment. While it’s impossible to do a full review of a washing machine, dryer or styler in just one night, it did give me useful insight into how the new features of the Samsung Bespoke...

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LG G3 OLED TV review: the OLED TV you’ve always dreamed of

9.1 Earlier this year I wrote a love letter to the LG C3 OLED TV. It’s a beautiful TV with a lot of premium features. Now that I’ve spent time with the LG G3 OLED, I’m even more impressed by its cheaper C3 sibling due to how similar they are. The G3’s main differences come in the form of higher brightness, a slimmer design, and is ineffably more premium overall. It is...

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