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The best budget robot vacuum cleaner: low-effort cleaning at low prices

By Jim McCauley Last updated

Budget-friendly but still brilliant robot vacuums to keep your floors clean without spending a fortune.

Robot Vacuums
Eufy Omni E35 vacuum cleaner emerging from dock
​​​​The Eufy Omni E35 boasts huge suction power, good mopping performance, and self-cleaning

By Alistair Charlton Published

An excellent robot vacuum cleaner and mop that gets all the fundamentals right, offering weeks of truly hands-off cleaning.

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Roborock Qrevo Master robot vacuum
The best robot vacuum in Australia: reliable, effective, effort-free automated cleaners

By Sharmishta Sarkar Last updated

This is your ultimate guide to the best robot vacuums (and mops) to buy in Australia for hassle-free cleaning, as recommended by experienced reviewers.

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Ecovacs Deebot X8 Max Pro Omni robot vacuum cleaning hard floors in a living room with a TechRadar deals badge for big savings
As a robovac expert, I recommend the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni to most people — but its Max sibling is a heck of a lot cheaper at just AU$899

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

I may not have tested this specific model, but if the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni is anything to go by, and given user reviews, the Deebot X8 Max Pro Omni is excellent value.

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The best smart display 2026: our favourite smart screens for every home

By Cat Ellis Last updated

Updated A smart display is the heart of your home, so make sure you choose the right one.

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The best smart plugs 2025: take control of any electrical appliance

By Cat Ellis Last updated

Save energy and effort: automate your home effortlessly with the best smart plugs, tested and recommended by experts.

Smart Plugs
Withings BodyScan 2
Withings BodyScan 2 review: the industry-leading body scale

By Paul Hatton Published

The Withings BodyScan 2 provides features to help users make good lifestyle decisions, user profiles, and tons of cardiometabolic assessment tools.

Smart Scales
The Philips Hue Bridge Pro.
Philips Hue Bridge Pro prices increase as new update enables Bridgeless Sync

By Rowan Davies Published

Prices for the Philips Hue Bridge Pro have gone up by $40, but new 'Bridgeless Sync' could be a game-changer.

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The best Alexa speakers 2026: smart speakers for every room and budget

By Cat Ellis Last updated

Updated From Amazon to Sonos, these are the best smart speakers to bring the AI-powered Alexa into your smart home.

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Dyson Nurovi robot vacuum
Dyson designer shares the development secrets of the brand's new robovac lineup

By Ruth Hamilton Published

I got the inside scoop on Dyson's new Nurovi robot vacuums — including one feature that's been sitting in a cupboard for years, just waiting for a home.

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