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RunStar 4E Body Scale
My whole family used the RunStar 4e Body Scale, and this affordable scale is great for weight — but let down by inaccurate body composition

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.

Smart Scales
A selection of Amazon Echo devices arranged dynamically in an AI-generated image.
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.

AI Platforms & Assistants
An Amazon Echo smart display with an Alexa Plus graphic posed in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge
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?

Smart Home
Hue Omniglow lightstrip held in a hand
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?

Smart Lights
The Robot Vacuum X20 Max from Xiaomi in a hallway with a tiled floor.
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.

Robot Vacuums
Roborock Qrevo Curv robot vacuum in reviewer's home
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

Robot Vacuums
Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 robot lawn mower
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.

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Exclusive
Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum holding a cloth
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?

Robot Vacuums
A Tapo C660 Kit security camera mounted on a wooden pole
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.

Home Security
The Google Home Mini speaker on a coffee table and the Next Hub on a bedside table
Google rolls out Gemini Live to older smart speakers and displays

By Rowan Davies Published

Older Google smart home devices are getting Gemini Live, but you'll need a Google Home Premium subscription for the full experience.

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