Ecovacs Deebot Neo 2.0 Plus review: even better than the original

8.5 Update 27 February 2025: It’s back! As part of the latest Aldi Special Buys, the Deebot Neo 2.0 is coming back to stores, 50% off its RRP. While it’s not the ‘Plus’ version with the auto-empty station, it’s still a great budget robot vacuum. The original review continues below. It’s the sequel to the original Aldi bargain robot vacuum cleaner, and the Ecovacs Deebot...

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Everyone’s favourite $349 Aldi robot vacuum is coming back

You know that Aldi robot vacuum cleaner everyone seems to love? It’s back, baby! On Wednesday, 5 March, the Ecovacs Deebot Neo 2.0 is returning to the Aldi Special Buys section for $349. For those playing at home, it’s the same robot as the one I reviewed a while ago, just without the auto-empty station. Here’s what I said at the time: “It’s suited to homes that need help...

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Meet the Roborock robot that can climb over obstacles

Once upon a time, if a robot vacuum encountered a small bump in its way, there was no way it was going to get over it. Now, robots like the Roborock Qrevo Edge are dealing with obstacles more easily than before. There are a lot of things the Qrevo Edge has in common with the best robot vacuums; it has 18,500Pa vacuuming suction power, hot water mop washing, and an anti-tangle design. But what sets it apart is the robot’s ability to ‘climb’ over small...

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Deebot X8 Pro Omni mops harder than any other Ecovacs robot

Mopping, vacuuming power, and versatility are the pillars of the three new Ecovacs robot appliances arriving in Australia, led by the Deebot X8 Pro Omni. Previously seen at CES 2025, the X8 Pro Omni is the robotics brand’s headline device this year, with a big focus on mopping power. The best robot vacuums seem to have the suction and navigation parts dialled in; it’s the...

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Max to exclusively stream The Last Of Us in Australia this April

Australia is getting a new streamer in April after Warner Bros. Discovery announced that it’s officially launching the HBO streaming service Max locally. According to Warner Bros. Discovery’s press release, Max will have “a range of subscription tiers, including premium, standard and an ad-supported tier.” The move was telegraphed midway through last year and now it’s official. It appears the future of Foxtel’s Binge streaming platform, which has...

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Far from mid, the Oppo Reno 13 doesn’t mind getting wet

Oppo wants to redefine mid-range phones with its new Reno 13 range. With up to 5,800mAh battery capacity, an IP69 durability rating, and 80W charging speeds, there might be substance to the brand’s ambitions. Three new phones make up the Reno 13 devices coming to Australia: the 13 F 5G, 13 5G, and the 13 Pro. Remarkably, all three handsets feature an IP69 rating, even the...

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Could this new update breathe life into Apple’s Vision Pro?

The Vision Pro is getting a major boost with the addition of Apple Intelligence, along with a few other eagerly awaited features. Coming as part of the VisionOS2.4 software update, Apple’s home-grown AI could drastically improve both the capabilities and the overall user experience of its beleaguered mixed reality headset. What can Apple Intelligence do on the Vision Pro? The...

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Odd teaser shows Nothing Phone 3a vs iPhone 16 camera comparison

How do you compare an unreleased phone with the juggernaut of the iPhone 16? The UK folks at Nothing (yes, that’s the brand’s name) have found a way in their latest teaser for the yet-unannounced Phone 3a Series. In one of the more unusual camera comparison videos I’ve seen, the official Nothing YouTube channel compared the cameras of the Phone 3a with an iPhone 16 Pro Max....

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