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By Paul Hatton Published
The RunStar 4E Body Scale is a basic smart body scale that measures over 20 different metrics. Accurate performance is sketchy, although the core measurements of weight and BMI are accurate.

Keen to get Alexa+ but don’t have the necessary hardware? These are the 9 Amazon devices we recommend to get you up and running
By Max Langridge Published
Amazon's heavily-upgraded and much smarter AI assistant is now available in Australia, but you need specific devices to access it. These are our favourites.

G’day, Alexa+: Amazon's AI-upgraded smart home assistant has finally arrived in Australia — and it's fully fluent in 'Strayan
By Nico Arboleda Published
After launching in the US last year, Alexa+ aims to be “smarter, more conversational and more capable” than ever — but at AU$29.99 per month (without Prime), is another agentic AI assistant worth it?

A new lightstrip has leaked on the Philips Hue website, and we suspect we know what it is
By Carrie Marshall Published
Hue has mentioned a new Play Pro lightstrip for TVs that isn't currently available to buy. Could it be a TV Omniglow?

I tested the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20 Max and it’s a great all-round performer — when it actually works
By Dashiell Wood Published
The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20 Max is a capable robot vacuum cleaner, but my unit developed issues after a year of testing.

The US government is banning foreign-made robot vacuums — so what does it mean for you?
By Carrie Marshall Published
The FCC has confirmed that the US ban on foreign-made advanced robotic devices includes robot vacuums and similar bots

These are the tech advances, and the trends, making robot mowers mainstream
By Ruth Hamilton Published
Exclusive Thanks to big leaps in technology over the past couple of years, robot lawn mowers are on the march.

I took a deep dive into the future of robot vacuums — here's what the big brands have cooking
By Ruth Hamilton Published
With sweeping, vacuuming and mopping pretty much nailed, what's next in robovacs?

TP-Link Tapo C660 Kit review: an affordable security camera that doesn't need a subscription
By Nico Arboleda Published
There’s a lot to love with this bang-for-the-buck security camera, with onboard storage and features usually found in more expensive offerings — but only Alexa is fully supported.
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