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Stunning images captured by astronauts aboard Artemis II using a Nikon Z9 have now been used to help researchers learn more about astronomy.

Amazon's Prime Day sale has delivered another very tempting robot vacuum deal, with the Dreame X50 Ultra dropping to just AU$1,479. That's a huge discount from its AU$2,999 launch price last year, and well below the usual AU$2,000 price we've seen it discounted to in recent months.

It isn't a budget buy, even at AU$1,479, but this is the lowest price we've seen for this robovac so far and, given it scored an impressive 4.5 stars in our Dreame X50 Ultra Complete review, we think it's worth considering at this price.

This is the Prime Day robot vacuum deal to check out if you want a premium cleaner that can handle vacuuming, mopping and most of its own maintenance. In our Dreame X50 Ultra Complete review, our reviewer praised its edge cleaning, smart design and hands-off dock.View Deal

Want a cheaper option? Take a look at the Dreame X40 Ultra for just AU$749 — another all time low price.

Or, take a look at our coverage of all the Prime Day Dreame deals available.

This isn't just another robot vacuum with a mop attached to the rear. The Dreame X50 Ultra is built to be a proper hands-off floor cleaner, with a self-emptying, self-refilling and self-cleaning dock, 20,000Pa suction, extendable mop pads and a side brush designed to reach into edges and corners.

In our review, the Dreame X50 Ultra was described as setting "a new standard" for the best robot vacuums, with the reviewer praising its cleaning results and low-maintenance design.

The model reviewed was the Complete version, which means it comes with an accessory bundle, but the core robovac and dock is the same X50 Ultra you'll find in this Amazon Prime Day deal.

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The X50 has a lot of clever features that make it more capable than previous models. Its navigation puck can retract so the robovac can clean under lower furniture, while its small threshold-hopping legs help it clear raised room dividers and other tricky transitions around the home.

Our review also highlights its mopping and vacuuming performance — especially its ability to make use of its extending side brush and mop pads.

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However, our reviewer found the X50 Ultra's object avoidance wasn't always as reliable as expected, and its pet-waste detection needed the right settings to work properly in testing. Despits these shortcomings, it still scored very well in our tests, which is saying something.

If you've been waiting for Dreame's top model to fall to a more tempting price, Prime Day has delivered exactly that.

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• Navy orders first 50 Blackbeard hypersonic missiles for $23.4 million total
• Each Blackbeard missile reportedly costs under $300,000 once full production begins
• Castelion has received three separate Navy funding rounds since February 2026

A California defense startup is now selling hypersonic missiles priced like a luxury vehicle rather than a mansion, marking a shift in weapons pricing.

Castelion's Blackbeard missile travels in excess of Mach 5 and reportedly costs under $300,000 per completed round, a fraction of typical hypersonic pricing.

The pricing became real on June 16 2026, when the US Navy ordered the first 50 production rounds for $23.4 million.

The Navy's first real purchase

The order also covers 50 shipping and storage containers, running primarily through Castelion's sprawling New Mexico factory campus.

It is the third Navy payment in five months, following $50 million in February to push Blackbeard from prototype toward operational use.

In April 2026, the Navy committed a further $105 million specifically to integrate Blackbeard onto the F/A-18 and to run the carrier-suitability testing required before any missile can operate safely from a carrier deck.

According to Bryon Hargis, CEO and co-founder of Castelion, the funding reflects the Navy's commitment to "advancing affordable, manufacturable long-range strike capability."

Castelion was founded by former SpaceX engineers and has already completed more than two dozen flight tests within three years.

One of those flight tests took place at the Army's Dugway Proving Ground in Utah during the latter part of 2025.

Castelion has also partnered with uncrewed-boat maker Saronic to demonstrate launching Blackbeard missiles from a robotic surface vessel at sea.

If testing continues to succeed, the eventual plan is to purchase Blackbeard missiles by the thousand rather than by the dozen.

In May 2026, the company signed a framework agreement with the Department of War covering multi-year production of roughly 500 weapons annually.

Cheaper parts from unrelated industries

The affordability behind Blackbeard rests heavily on components borrowed from several industries far removed from traditional aerospace manufacturing methods and vendors.

Chief Operating Officer Sean Pitt said the company uses automotive-grade Field-Programmable Gate Arrays originally built for driver assistance systems and electric vehicles.

These automotive processors cost roughly one-tenth as much as aerospace equivalents and arrive about six times faster, Pitt said.

Castelion has also replaced aerospace-grade metal tubing with precision-machined tubes originally designed for fracking operations in the oil and gas sector.

These tubes withstand heat and pressure levels comparable to rocket motor requirements, yet come from many more vendors at lower prices.

Rival startup Anduril has adopted a similar approach, using pharmaceutical-industry mixing technology to process rocket motor propellant far faster than legacy methods.

Castelion, recently valued at nearly $3 billion, has secured Pentagon contracts covering more than 500 hypersonic weapons under current agreements.

Via Defense News

• A Molniya drone struck without any visible control antenna at all
• Only a camera and computer were found inside the recovered drone
• Ukraine believes navigation and targeting may now run without humans

A Russian Molniya drone recently struck a Ukrainian facility without a visible control antenna, and the strike appeared unusual to observers tracking the weapon's design.

The recovered drone carried only a camera and an onboard computer, a stripped configuration that suggests a move toward greater autonomy in strike sequences.

Radio technology specialist Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov, an adviser to Ukraine's defence minister, said the finding points toward navigation and targeting functions operating without a human operator.

A familiar pattern from the V2U platform

The same onboard setup had previously appeared only on the V2U drone, a separate Russian platform used earlier in the conflict.

"The enemy is using the V2U platform to train its neural network," Beskrestnov wrote, adding that the repeated hardware marked a troubling development.

"The UAV had only a camera and a computer. This is where everything is heading. Navigation, target acquisition and the attack will become fully autonomous."

Ukraine's Defence Intelligence, through its War&Sanctions portal, already classifies the V2U as an AI-enabled loitering munition, though independent confirmation remains absent from other sources.

This overlap raises fresh questions about whether commercial processors, originally built for civilian robotics, are being repurposed for battlefield autonomy across programmes.

There are speculations that Russia's drone programme is drawing on Nvidia's Jetson Orin platform, a processor widely used in hobbyist and commercial drone projects for onboard image recognition.

That kind of chip could plausibly allow a drone to identify and track targets without needing constant external human guidance.

However, no independent laboratory analysis has publicly confirmed the specific chip inside the recovered Molniya drone.

That gap leaves the true source of the hardware unclear, and points to a wider question of how such components may be reaching Russian manufacturers at all.

COTS components complicate export controls

Russian reliance on commercial off-the-shelf, or COTS, hardware appears to expose a persistent gap in international sanctions enforcement efforts worldwide.

Such components are typically manufactured for civilian markets and often reach restricted buyers through intermediaries, complicating end-use verification across borders.

Once a chip like the Jetson Orin leaves its original supply chain, tracing its final destination becomes difficult for export control agencies to manage in practice.

Manufacturers rarely sell directly to sanctioned states, so a single chip can pass through several resellers before reaching its final buyer.

Each additional link in that chain makes it harder for regulators to know exactly where a processor ends up.

This loophole means sanctioned states can potentially acquire advanced processors meant for hobbyist or commercial use, then repurpose them for weapons development.

A chip designed for a drone hobbyist's camera rig can, in principle, end up guiding a loitering munition instead.

Closing that gap would likely require tighter monitoring of resellers and distributors rather than restrictions on the manufacturers themselves.

Export control regimes were largely built around large, traceable defence contracts rather than small consumer electronics shipments.

That mismatch leaves regulators several steps behind when commercial parts are diverted toward military applications.

Until distributors face stricter tracking requirements, similar hardware may keep surfacing in future weapons regardless of existing sanctions.

Via Ukrainska Pravda

Looking for a different day?

A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Friday, July 10 (game #1628).

Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,500 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today — or scroll down further for the answers.

Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wordle today column covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

Quordle today (game #1629) — hint #1 — VowelsHow many different vowels are in Quordle today?

• The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 3*.

* Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too).

Quordle today (game #1629) — hint #2 — repeated lettersDo any of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters?

• The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 1.

Quordle today (game #1629) — hint #3 — uncommon lettersDo the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today?

• No. None of Q, Z, X or J appear among today's Quordle answers.

Quordle today (game #1629) — hint #4 — starting letters (1)Do any of today's Quordle puzzles start with the same letter?

• The number of today's Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 2.

If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you're not ready yet then here's one more clue to make things a lot easier:

Quordle today (game #1629) — hint #5 — starting letters (2)What letters do today's Quordle answers start with?

• W

• P

• D

• D

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

Quordle today (game #1629) — the answers

(Image credit: Merriam-Webster)

The answers to today's Quordle, game #1629, are…

• WORTH
• PRONG
• DINGO
• DRUID

One of my favorite things about playing Quordle is when you visualize a word before typing it and just know it’s right.

Of course, quite often that feeling can end abruptly, but sometimes, like today for me you get it four times.

Daily Sequence today (game #1629) — the answers

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The answers to today's Quordle Daily Sequence, game #1629, are…

• MERIT
• OAKEN
• GAILY
• GLEAM

Quordle answers: The past 20

• Quordle #1628, Friday, 10 July: GREET, STEAK, DUSKY, HAUTE
• Quordle #1627, Thursday, 9 July: CRUMP, PHONE, SHINY, STONY
• Quordle #1626, Wednesday, 8 July: GHOST, TREND, EXALT, ALONG
• Quordle #1625, Tuesday, 7 July: ARRAY, SUITE, KIOSK, BOULE
• Quordle #1624, Monday, 6 July: TRAWL, SPICE, PIANO, SHARK
• Quordle #1623, Sunday, 5 July: PINEY, SWOON, TITLE, PINTO
• Quordle #1622, Saturday, 4 July: ARGUE, MOTEL, OPERA, TRUCE
• Quordle #1621, Friday, 3 July: AVERT, MOTOR, MANIC, WORDY
• Quordle #1620, Thursday, 2 July: BULKY, PARSE, BELOW, MOVIE
• Quordle #1619, Wednesday, 1 July: EASEL, OTTER, LYRIC, SHACK
• Quordle #1618, Tuesday, 30 June: HALVE, DRYER, THERE, MINTY
• Quordle #1617, Monday, 29 June: SLURP, CRACK, CRANK, PHONY
• Quordle #1616, Sunday, 28 June: RUPEE, TOPAZ, FULLY, BEING
• Quordle #1615, Saturday, 27 June: PRINT, MARRY, SADLY, BICEP
• Quordle #1614, Friday, 26 June: JUICE, ARRAY, BONEY, SKIFF
• Quordle #1613, Thursday, 25 June: SHELF, TAWNY, HYPER, SOLVE
• Quordle #1612, Wednesday, 24 June: SOBER, ECLAT, GOOSE, NINNY
• Quordle #1611, Tuesday, 23 June: ARDOR, DADDY, SERVE, SHEAR
• Quordle #1610, Monday, 22 June: WAXEN, APNEA, CHIME, WAVER
• Quordle #1609, Sunday, 21 June: ABBOT, NOTCH, DREAD, LURID

Looking for a different day?

A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, July 10 (game #859).

Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.

Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Strands today (game #860) - hint #1 - today's themeWhat is the theme of today's NYT Strands?

• Today's NYT Strands theme is… Fishy fare

NYT Strands today (game #860) - hint #2 - clue words

Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.

• PROSE
• DATE
• POEM
• SALE
• CANE
• TAUNT

NYT Strands today (game #860) - hint #3 - spangram lettersHow many letters are in today's spangram?

• Spangram has 9 letters

NYT Strands today (game #860) - hint #4 - spangram positionWhat are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?

• First side: left, 5th row

• Last side: right, 5th row

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Strands today (game #860) - the answers

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The answers to today's Strands, game #860, are…

• CHEESE
• SOUP
• MILK
• TUNA
• PEPPER
• SALT
• NOODLES
• SPANGRAM: CASSEROLE

• My rating: Easy
• My score: Perfect

I have never sampled the delights of a tuna casserole, so I went on a Google search after completing today’s game and found dozens of variations to the Strands recipe including the addition of lime, swapping the noodles for macaroni, and adding a potato chips topping.

It seems easy to make so I’m going to give it a go — but without the MILK.

Meanwhile, despite my culinary blank, I managed to navigate the board without any issues. A tasty start to the weekend.

Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Friday, July 10, game #859)

• BELIEVE
• HISTORY
• HASTE
• GOOD
• MERRY
• LOVE
• SENSE
• SPANGRAM: WECANMAKEIT

What is NYT Strands?

Strands is the NYT's not-so-new-any-more word game, following Wordle and Connections. It's now a fully fledged member of the NYT's games stable that has been running for a year and which can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

I've got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you're struggling to beat it each day.

Looking for a different day?

A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, July 10 (game #1125).

Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.

What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Connections today (game #1126) - today's words

(Image credit: New York Times)

Today's NYT Connections words are…

• STILL
• STILTS
• SLINKY
• AARDVARK
• WOODY
• GLASSY
• CANNON
• BOCCE
• EBBING
• BO PEEP
• FLAT
• UNICYCLE
• CALM
• JESSIE
• TRAPEZE
• TWIDDLE

NYT Connections today (game #1126) - hint #1 - group hints

What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: As seen in a Big Top
• GREEN: Glacial waters
• BLUE: Pixar favorites
• PURPLE: Ordered ABCD

Need more clues?

We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles…

NYT Connections today (game #1126) - hint #2 - group answers

What are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: CIRCUS EQUIPMENT
• GREEN: UNDISTURBED, AS WATER
• BLUE: "TOY STORY" CHARACTERS
• PURPLE: DOUBLE LETTERS APPEARING IN THAT LETTER'S ALPHABETICAL
• POSITION

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Connections today (game #1126) - the answers

(Image credit: New York Times)

The answers to today's Connections, game #1126, are…

• YELLOW: CIRCUS EQUIPMENT: CANNON, STILTS, TRAPEZE, UNICYCLE
• GREEN: UNDISTURBED, AS WATER: CALM, FLAT, GLASSY, STILL
• BLUE: "TOY STORY" CHARACTERS: BO PEEP, JESSIE, SLINKY, WOODY
• PURPLE: DOUBLE LETTERS APPEARING IN THAT LETTER'S ALPHABETICAL:
• POSITION AARDVARK, BOCCE, EBBING, TWIDDLE

• My rating: Easy
• My score: Perfect

Congratulations if you spotted the DOUBLE LETTERS APPEARING IN THAT LETTER'S ALPHABETICAL POSITION.

I did momentarily think the double-A in AARDVARK was significant, but the other groups came together so easily I put it to one side.

A sign of an easy, universally gettable game is not just how quickly you complete the four groups, but also how common it is that you complete it in difficulty order.

That was the case for me today, although with the exception of the purple any of the groups would qualify as a yellow on other day. My brain is struggling to think of anything other than England vs Norway in the World Cup, so I’m grateful for the time off.

Yesterday's NYT Connections answers (Friday, July 10, 2026, game #1125)

• YELLOW: SMARTPHONE SETTINGS: AIRPLANE MODE, DO NOT DISTURB, HOTSPOT, LOCATION SERVICES
• GREEN: DESSERT MENU DESCRIPTORS: DECADENT, FRESH-BAKED, MOLTEN, À LA MODE
• BLUE: '8OS SYNTH-POP BANDS: DEPECHE MODE, ERASURE, NEW ORDER, PET SHOP BOYS
• PURPLE: STARTING WITH BASEBALL CALLS: BALL GOWN, OUTKAST, SAFE MODE, STRIKE A POSE

What is NYT Connections?

NYT Connections is one of several increasingly popular word games made by the New York Times. It challenges you to find groups of four items that share something in common, and each group has a different difficulty level: green is easy, yellow a little harder, blue often quite tough and purple usually very difficult.

On the plus side, you don't technically need to solve the final one, as you'll be able to answer that one by a process of elimination. What's more, you can make up to four mistakes, which gives you a little bit of breathing room.

It's a little more involved than something like Wordle, however, and there are plenty of opportunities for the game to trip you up with tricks. For instance, watch out for homophones and other word games that could disguise the answers.

It's playable for free via the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

Nintendo announced in May that it plans to increase the Australian price of its Switch 2 console as a “response to various market conditions” — by which it means the industry-wide higher component costs caused by AI-driven shortages. That harsh reality means that, come September 1, the console's RRP is set to increase by AU$70, from AU$699.95 to AU$769.95.

Which is why this Amazon Prime Day deal on the Nintendo Switch 2 for AU$624 is a discount that's going to be hard to pass up for many gamers, especially since it's the cheapest it's ever been (it was AU$629 in June on Amazon).

At a time when the Nintendo Switch 2's library is coming into its own with exclusive games like Pokémon Pokopia, Star Fox, Donkey Kong Bonanza and more, there has never been a better time to get your hands on the console before it's too late.

Don’t be fooled by the 11% discount figure — after the incoming increase that starts September 1, this price will be roughly 23% cheaper, and we suspect this could be as good as pre-price hike deals get. If you’re upgrading from the original Switch, the Switch 2 is also backward compatible, so you can still play your existing library of games on the more powerful console.View Deal

Our Nintendo Switch 2 review gave the console 4.5 stars for being a massive upgrade over its predecessor. The headline improvements are are support for 4K and 1440p resolutions (vs up to 1080p), a 120Hz refresh rate (up from 60Hz) and overall performance improvements with an Nvidia Tegra T239 processor, 12GB of RAM (vs 4GB) and starting storage of 256GB.

The main criticism in the review was around the relatively sparse exclusive game library at the time, but the landscape has since changed with the games I mentioned above. In fact, there's more where that came from — a handful more exclusives like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and Kingdom Hearts IV are set to come out this year, and there's even a port of Minecraft in the pipeline, too.

It's also worth noting that the Nintendo Switch 2's battery has fallen short of the brand's estimated 2-6.5 hours, with our tests finding it running between 2-5 hours, and that GameChat still doesn't compare to voice comms in PlayStation or Xbox.

Otherwise, these shortcomings shouldn't detract much from how much better the Nintendo Switch 2 is over its predecessor. The console is still the best way to experience Nintendo's best game offerings, and this discount makes it an even more compelling buy.

The weekend is a great time to shop from the comfort of your own home. And while you can trawl through the thousands of Prime Day deals on the Amazon app or on a browser window, my team and I are working nearly round the clock to sift through them all and cherry-pick just the best ones for you.

• Shop Amazon's full Prime Day sale

We're, of course, interested in only the best Prime Day tech deals, and what a sale it's been so far. All-time low prices on the likes of the Apple AirPods Pr 3 for AU$299 or the massive 73% discount on the Dreame X40 robovac just make my case. That's not all: there are plenty of deals under AU$100 that we've handpicked to make your shopping easy. Another highlight is the Philips Baristina discount of 30% off, a coffee machine that we think is one of the best launched this year.

For more dedicated coverage, check out the best Prime Day deals on Apple products, or the best Garmin Prime Day deals. You can also take a look at our picks of the best Prime Day vacuum deals or the best Prime Day headphone deals, while our list of the best Prime Day coffee machine deals will have you salivating.

We are now heading into the final stretch of Prime Day 2026, with the sale ending at 11:59pm AEST on Monday, July 13. You'll still need to be a Prime member to shop as there are additional exclusive savings via coupons in many cases that only a subscriber can see. You can sign up now and get a 30-day free trial that you can cancel any time.

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I've tried a fair few smart home devices in my time but not the Meross smart plugs. Still, something has got to be said about the 4.6-star rating on Amazon with some very happy customers saying it's a great product. Smart plugs are a great way to turn any gadget at home into a smart one, including lamps and kettles. Where the Meross stands out from other affordable offerings is by also featuring an energy monitor — a great way to keep tabs on your usage and save money on power bills.View Deal

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Read our review for the full scoop, but the Blink Outdoor 4 is an affordable home security camera from Amazon with the ability to last up to two years off batteries. It comes with an easy-to-use app and fairly good camera quality via a 1080p lens, and can store video when paired with a Blink Sync module.View Deal

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Amazon's Echo Dot it's a great smart speaker with decent sound and Alexa built-in. It also has motion detection and can measure temperature, which is handy if you have a connected thermostat. It is a little long in the tooth now, having released in 2022, but it's unbeatable at this price.View Deal

The Lavazza Jolie machines are excellent and affordable alternatives to Nespresso. This Evo model just has a single button for extracting coffee (compared to the Jolie Plus that has programmable buttons), making it oh so simple to use. If you'd like the option to froth milk, you can get a bundle with a frother too. View Deal

This portable espresso machine is a fantastic option for those constantly on the move. It uses Nespresso pods and made such good coffee that it earned a 4-star review from us. And while already affordable for what it can do, it's now cheaper still and, honestly, a very tempting impulse buy.View Deal

These affordable earbuds with ANC are brimming with features, including a range of ANC modes, EQ presets and other audio adjustments. They sound good (but you'll want to tweak it from the default) and they'll last up to 7.5 hours with ANC on before they need a recharge. Check out our Earfun Air Pro 4 review for more info and take advantage of this offer. View Deal

The Ninja Creami is great and all, but paying almost AU$300 for an ice cream maker is a lot — but this one from Cuisinart costs only AU$86.99 for Prime Day and also takes a lot less space too! It's a versatile machine that makes ice cream, slushies, milkshakes, sorbets, and mix-ins to truly earn its space in the kitchen. You can even combine up to three flavours with three included dessert cups.View Deal

This little pod machine is very popular among TechRadar's Aussie team. We've had past and present staff say how much they love it, and they'd even buy it at full price. With a very compact footprint and plenty of Vertuo pods to choose from, you'll get delicious coffee at just the press of a button. Also available in Pacific Blue, Mango Yellow and Lilac for the same price.View Deal

This food processor's biggest drawcard is its small footprint (30cm tall and 16cm wide), making it great for those with smaller kitchens, but it also has a powerful 650W motor to help blitz foods to slice, grate, chop and knead in seconds. This is the lowest price we've seen for the MultiPro Go, and you can read the full review here.View Deal

Our 1More Sonoflow review praised the comfort of the headphones, as well as the excellent active noise cancelling and up to 70 hours of battery life. Honestly, at this price, it's excellent value for everyday listening.View Deal

Headphones & speakers

These AirPods lack active noise cancellation but you still get great audio and personalised spatial audio with dynamic head tracking without having to pay too much. Additionally, a battery life of up to five hours on a single charge and 30 hours with the included carry case will keep you listening for longer.
Prefer noise cancellation as well? Grab the AirPods 4 with ANC for AU$219 (or 27% off).View Deal

With very good sound, incredible comfort, and some of the best battery life on any earbuds with ANC, the WF-1000XM5 are a steal at this price even though this isn't the cheapest we've seen any of the colours drop to. If you want tiny buds, I think these are great.View Deal

Offering poised and revealing sound, along with excellent comfort and microphone quality, this saving is one to consider if you've been on the hunt for a quality pair of earbuds. Though noise cancellation and battery life could use some work, we awarded these earbuds a TechRadar Recommends seal of approval in our Technics EAH-AZ80 review.View Deal

Offering “incredible sound”, the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds have all the power and quality you’d expect from a Bose-branded item while providing the benefits of an open-ear form factor. The Immersive sound is excellent, and there’s also up to seven hours of play time and up to 48 hours of standby time. They simply just work and work very well.View Deal

We gave these stunning earbuds 4.5 stars in our review as they have class-leading audio handling and impeccable sound quality that rivals the best wireless earbuds. With balanced sound, effective ANC and a great battery life, these Sennheiser buds will make any audiophile smile. View Deal

Read our review for the full lowdown on why these are the ideal runners headphones. Importantly, this Pro 2 version that improves the sound quality by combining the bone conduction tech with an air conduction speaker. This discount beats the price from Black Friday last year.View Deal

Nearly as good as the gen 1 QuietComfort Ultra, the SC misses out on the Immersive Audio mode. There'll also be a little difference in sound quality as they process sound differently, but it's still excellent, as is the ANC performance. You'll also get a soft case for this foldable headphone rather than the hard one for the more expensive set.View Deal

The 5th-gen version is out now, but it's our Sennheiser Momentum 4 review that scored a full five stars, where we called these headphones "unbeatable". With active noise-cancellation, 60-hours of battery life and excellent sound quality, there are few pairs that can compete with the Momentum 4.View Deal

The original QC Ultra was already an excellent set of ANC cans, which sadly got knocked off its perch as the best by Sony's XM6 headphones. But these 2025 Bose QC Ultras reassert the brand's true mastery of sound and noise cancellation. Offering lively, engaging sound and Immersive Audio for a spatial treatment to any tune, I think they also look rather dapper. View Deal

Arguably the best Sony flagship headphones to date, the XM6 carry on the tradition of offering a very detailed and spacious soundstage with noise cancellation that's the best the brand has offered to date. If you want the best of the best from Sony's audio catalogue, be sure to check the additional AU$60.01 coupon to save a significant amount of cash.View Deal

Admittedly this isn't a fantastic price on an older Apple product, but not listing this discounted premium headphones just doesn't feel right considering how popular they can be. Sure, Apple's in-ear buds are arguably even more popular, but the cans are also coveted and cheaper than the gen 2 model.View Deal

This Bluetooth speaker has a 30W output, supports aptX, is waterproof, and can have two units paired together for stereo. All that for around the hundred-dollar mark is excellent value in my books.View Deal

This floatable Bluetooth speaker is perfect for the poolside party, with up to 15 hours of playtime and very decent 45m connectivity range. It promises bassy, punchy and yet a clear 360º soundstage.View Deal

Clean, detailed sound, full protection against dust and water and all packaged in a gorgeous body, the Bose SoundLink Flex is a Bluetooth speaker you'll want to take with you everywhere you go.View Deal

The JBL Flip 7 outperforms its predecessor, getting a full five stars in our review. The sound is a lot punchier than before and that's without compromising details across the range. It even gets a bigger battery to last you up to 16 hours and makes a case for itself at a very good price indeed.View Deal

Not only can the Charge 6 last up to 28 hours on a single charge, but it can also be used as a power bank to top up your devices via its USB-C port. Sound quality is energetic and detailed in equal measure, and it’s built to withstand virtually anything you wish to throw at it. View Deal

Offering bold sound that doesn't distort at high volumes, an attractive design and a brilliant 24-hour battery life, the JBL Xtreme 4 Bluetooth speaker is well worth considering if you've been looking or a powerful music player.View Deal

It might be expensive compared to other Bluetooth speakers you can get, but if you want big and punchy sound, this is the party speaker you should reach for. It will even charge your handheld devices for you thanks to its two-way USB-C port. Bose wraps up excellent sound quality and an enjoyable user experience in an attractive, outdoor-friendly package.View Deal

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Vacuum cleaners

This is a very different Dreame R10 to the one we've previously reviewed on TechRadar, but if it performs anything like the light-coloured version that has since been discontinued, then I think this is excellent value. For not a lot of money, this appliance promises up to 45 minutes of runtime and a bendy wand to get under furniture. It even comes with a wall-mount attachment.View Deal

We haven't tested this cordless vacuum ourselves but user reviews are glowing and I think that says something. For quick and daily vacuuming, this is great and excellent value — although we do need to note that the price has increased from the AU$199 it was earlier in the week (it's all-time low) to this current AU$249. Despite that, we still think this one delivers great bang for buck.View Deal

Scoring almost five stars in our Shark Detect Pro Cordless vacuum cleaner review, we called this vacuum "a wonder". Versatile, powerful, offering automatic power adjustment and equally good at cleaning hard floors as it is on carpet, this is one of the best vacuums on the market, at a stellar price.View Deal

If you don't need the latest and greatest machine from the British brand, this is not a bad vacuum cleaner to get. You'll get up to 40 minutes of fade-free power, enough for a small apartment, plus three other attachments besides the Digital Motorbar for versatile cleaning. We have seen it for under AU$340, but this deal isn't too bad at half price. View Deal

Arguably one of the best prices I've seen on this older Dyson, it offers fade-free power for up to 60 minutes, and this variant comes with a Fluffy cleaning head (not the one with the light as in the V15) and the Digital Motorbar to suit homes with mixed flooring. There are three additional attachments in the box, along with a wall dock.View Deal

Dyson’s V11 Advanced handstick vacuum offers up to 60 minutes of runtime and an LCD screen where you can monitor battery life and other functions. It also has a V11 motor, which adjusts the suction power based on the floor type so you get a more precise clean. View Deal

This Roborock wet-dry vacuum will leave your hard floors sparkling clean thanks to powerful suction and effective cleaning. It can get up close to edges and the whole body can lay completely flat to help getting underneath tricky to reach places. This price is equal to the lowest we have seen on Amazon and is a great saving on an excellent floor washer – read our review for more info. Be sure to apply the $40 coupon to get the full discount.View Deal

In our Dreame L10s Ultra review, we called this handy little gadget a "a robot vacuum powerhouse" that will "do as it's told" – what more do you want from a robot vacuum? Seeing a massive discount (and one of the lowest prices we have seen on Amazon), this ultra machine automatically detects floor types, empties itself, has a useful onboard camera and an intuitive mobile app.View Deal

With 10,000Pa of suction, this might not be the best for carpets but, at this price point, it's a very good option for hard floors even in a pet-friendly home. I love the Roborock app as well, it's one of the better ones I've used, and the all-in-one dock here promises minimal human intervention.View Deal

Where this Dreame differs from all the others on this page is that if you don't want it to mop (do a vacuum-only run), it can drop its mop pads in the base station by itself. It's also pretty powerful and scored 4 stars in our Dreame X40 Ultra review. It's now two generations old but I'd still recommend it today, especially at this price. View Deal

A pretty good discount on what is a relatively new flagship model from Ecovacs. We haven't tested this version out yet, but if it works as well as the previous X8 Pro Omni did, then I think this is a good premium robovac to consider without the hefty price tag. View Deal

Want the latest Dreame tech? Released just last month, this robovac packs everything that Dreame models are good at — excellent suction, decent mopping, superb obstacle avoidance, pet-zone cleaning and so much more — into a sleek machine. OK, so it looks like all the others, but c'mon, you can't tell me the white with metallic accents don't fit into any home.View Deal

It might cost a heck of a lot more than the X40 listed above, but this is a newer model that we were very impressed by. In fact, the latest X60 doesn't necessarily improve on this one, so you know your money is being well spent here.Up to 20,000Pa of suction, excellent navigation and obstacle avoidance, as well as good threshold clearance makes this a top contender if you have the budget for it.View Deal

This is the robovac I would consider buying if I didn't already have a high-end Dreame machine that's been cleaning my home like... a dream. This Roborock is slimlined to crawl under furniture (no navigation puck here), and can raise not just its mop pads, but its side brush to avoid scattering and excessive tangling. Its headline act, however, has to be its cleaning prowess — our Roborock Saros 10R review didn't score 4.5 stars for nothing!View Deal

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Coffee machines

This compact manual coffee machine can pour up to two espresso shots at once and features a steam wand for cafe-quality milk foaming. There's no built-in grinder, but you either use ground coffee beans or invest in a separate grinder using the cash you save with this deal. View Deal

The best entry-level bean-to-cup coffee maker has received a good discount for Prime Day. It's simple to use, taking care of the grinding, tamping and pouring for you. The porta filter will even automatically slide into position for you. Do note there's no milk frothing here, but a matching milk frother is available. Also available in black. View Deal

This 3-in-1 coffee machine brews quality espresso, drip coffee and even fast cold brew using its Barista Assist technology, an integrated grinder and weight-based dosing. There's a lot it can do, and it does it very well. View Deal

This Philips bean-to-cup machine can make 12 coffee-based drinks, all of which are served perfectly, and can be customised to suit your tastes. We weren't too find of its milk frothing skills in our LatteGo 4400 Series review, but at this price, I can't recommend it highly enough. Just be sure to use the additional AU$100 coupon for the final discount at checkout.View Deal

This at-home espresso machine is perfect for hobbyist baristas and coffee connoisseurs alike and has long held a position on our round-up of the best espresso machines for good reason. This manual coffee machine streamlines the brewing process from beans to latte with its integrated conical burr grinder, steam wand and precise espresso extraction. View Deal

We rate the Vertuo Creatista as the best Nespresso machine out there thanks to its use of the Vertuo pods, which come in a range of cup and mug sizes and an integrated milk frother. It performs exceptionally well, too, and will brew your morning cuppa in no time at all.View Deal

It's an expensive machine but we like it so much that it scored 4.5 stars in our De'Longhi Eletta Explore review. Capable of making both hot and cold coffee brews, this bean-to-cup machine produces delicious results, although it's not without its quirks. Our reviewer thought its water tank design was a little annoying and wasn't too thrilled with the two-carafe milk system, but if those aren't going to be issues for you, this could be a good investment.View Deal

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Air fryers

We haven't tested any Dreame air fryers but if this kitchen appliance works as well as some of the brand's vacuum cleaners, I'm sure this will be a good investment. With a 4.5L basket, it should be enough to feed 2 people and, it shouldn't take up too much space either. There are 8 presets and it promises good cooking.View Deal

This big air fryer has multiple accessories to keep clean, but there's no denying this Sunbeam unit is a fantastic addition to any kitchen. It's capable of cooking in separate zones, complete with separate trays to maximise the space or one huge 11.4L zone. Food is roasted to perfection, whether it's a full chicken or small portions of fries or vegetables.View Deal

We haven't tested Philips' dual basket air fryer, but considering how much we've loved the brand's other kitchen appliances, it's hard to not make a mention of this offer. This 9L air fryer has drawers of different sizes, which makes it easy to cook a main and a side together, and promises to sync cooking times if needed. View Deal

This compact air fryer packs 1700W of power into a portable design, with two borosilicate glassware containers that serve as both frying baskets and serving dishes. The borosilicate means they can also withstand extreme temperatures, making it easy to take your favourite foods from frozen to crispy, and it's safer to use than any non-stick basket. The Crispi also comes with two removable crisping grates and two snap-on container lids for easy food-storage post-feast.View Deal

Sometimes the standard drawer capacities of air fryers just isn't enough, which is why it's lovely to have one that offers flexibility. This 10L air fryer can be used a single or dual basket appliance, and you can use the divider to change the capacity of the two as needed. It will take up some counter space though as it's a big machine.View Deal

Ever cooked with steam in an air fryer? Now you can with this Philips two-drawer air fryer. In my Philips 5000 Series Dual Basket XXL Air Fryer Steam review, I said that it cooks everything really well, but there are some caveats to keep in mind when it comes to the use of steam. Still, it's absolutely worth the investment if you want to upgrade from an old air fryer and you have the space for it.View Deal

This single-basket Philips airfryer is a newer version of the dual-basket listed above, and it uses a ceramic coating for the basket that's longer-lasting and better than the non-stick coating in the older model. I also love its little window and its overall design too — it's different. And this is the cheapest its been since its release to market.View Deal

I've just got me this air fryer, but I haven't started using it yet... I can't wait to cook up a storm that can potentially feed up to 10 people! Yes, its largest glass basket has a 5.7L capacity, so that's a lotta chips! There's another 2.3L borosilicate basket also in the box, so you can just cook a small portion too. And both come with lids, so you can serve in the same basket or cover and store in the fridge.View Deal

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Other home appliances

It's got a cult-like following and two members of our own staff are massive fans. If you love your chilled desserts – ice creams, gelatos, smoothies – but want to control your calorie intake, you really should consider getting the Ninja Creami. This Deluxe edition gets you three containers, which is great value at this price.View Deal

The Ninja Slushi lets you skip the ice and still enjoy perfectly smooth icy drinks with very little effort. Whether you're craving a frappe, smoothie, or even a cheeky spiked slushi, its multiple drink modes have you covered. Check out our Ninja Slushi review for the full rundown. View Deal

While we haven't tested the Vitamix Ascent 2300i for ourselves here at TechRadar, our colleagues at T3 love it, calling it a "real quality blender that will last longer than most things in your home" in their review. The only downside was the asking price. Now, though, the price has dropped considerably.View Deal

We might be in the middle of winter, but there's no denying some parts of Australia need a good fan year round. This Vornado model creates tornado-like air flow that circulates around the room. Note that this is the smallest model in the range, ideal for bedrooms. View Deal

Air quality is always a worry, even inside the home, especially if you or a family member suffers from allergies or asthma. This is an affordable and compact purifier that can circulate clean air in a small space, and it can work with voice commands from Alexa or Google Assistant (sorry, Apple fans, no HomeKit support here).View Deal

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Personal care

Whisk away facial hair in one smooth motion using Manscaped's Beard Hedger beard trimmer. With 20 length settings, edge trimming capabilities and a fully waterproof body, you'll be perfecting your stubble in no time. We have seen this trimmer go lower in price before, but we think it's such a talented performer that we felt compelled to include it here.View Deal

Fitted with a flexible head, this shaver is designed to glide against the shape of your face, while onboard sensors will allow it to adapt the cutting power to your beard's length. Speaking of which, it's got 5 length settings to suit different needs and it holds its own while in the shower too. View Deal

Now this is the Rolls-Royce of shavers. Gents, if you want the best, our Philips i9000 review found it to be impressive. It's RRP is sure on the high side, but then there's a whopping 63% off to take care of that little issue.View Deal

The Dreame Gleame hair dryer is an even more affordable alternative to the bigger brands. Its motor spins at a mighty fast 110,000 RPM for fast airflow and quick drying, plus built-in ion technology results in smooth, shiny hair. Not to mention, the slim, lightweight build make it comfortable to hold. View Deal

The Dyson Airwrap is pretty well known in the hair and beauty space, as it does literally everything you'd expect from a multi-styler. It curls, it smoothes, it shapes, and it dries — all without the risk of major heat damage to your hair.View Deal

This very significant price drop might well tempt you to get yourself what is arguably one of the best hair dryers money can buy. There are a plethora of sensors here that make sure your scalp remains healthy, automatically adjusting heat and airflow depending on how far away the dryer is from your head. You also get a bunch of magnetic attachments for a styled blow dry too.View Deal

The Oral-B iO 6 is a smart brush that can recognise your personal brushing style and provide feedback via the companion app to improve it. It also features a pressure sensor and an interactive display, as well a ring timer letting you know when to move on to a different section of your pearly whites. View Deal

If you didn't know what a 'sonic' brush is, it's quieter and gentler than an oscillating electric toothbrush (like Oral-B). The DiamondClean 9000 has 4 cleaning modes, and one of them gets you 3 intensities. This value pack gets you a his-and-hers version, plus the glass is actually the charger.View Deal

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Home entertainment & Hi-Fi

The Amazon Fire TV Cube combines all the benefits of a streaming device with Alexa support. It works as a smart speaker so you can control your smart home devices with it, but it also provides access to every streaming app you can think of. Throw in Dolby Vision, HDR, and Dolby Atmos, and it’s everything you could want. So why not grab a streaming device that's also a smart speaker?View Deal

It's often the #1 bestselling soundbar on Amazon and that doesn't surprise me in the least. It was very well received by experts at its price point when it launched in 2023, and has remained a top option for users too. And at this price, it's a fantastic budget option with Dolby Atmos support, plenty of bass and a wide soundstage.View Deal

In our Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar review, we said this soundbar rivals the Sonos Arc, which is the best Sonos soundbar we've tried. The Smart Ultra is compact, beautifully built, and offers plenty of control options to go with its wide, detailed sound. View Deal

This Sony Bluetooth turntable is as fuss-free as they come with regard to setup and getting your favourite vinyl records spinning. Whether you're playing via wired or wireless speakers, it delivers a delightfully musical sound that will satisfy vinyl beginners or those looking for a more hands-off approach. View Deal

We haven't reviewed these KEF bookshelf speakers, but our esteemed colleagues at What Hi-Fi? have and deem them to "set the performance standard for stereo speakers anywhere close to this price". They're pretty forgiving when it comes to partnering amplifiers, so if you have a home hi-fi setup in need of a upgrade, this could be the one you're looking for. View Deal

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Phones, tablets & accessories

I have a feeling the price of this budget phone will drop but that's not a promise, it's a hope. It's still worth it at this price, as long as you don't need the most powerful phone with all the bells and whistles. We called it a "competent all-rounder" in our Samsung Galaxy A57 review, but we also noted that it will not wow you.View Deal

This Motorola handset is packed full of value if you don't need the latest and bestest phone on the market. For your money, you get a vivid display, impressive battery life and very good everyday performance. Don't expect it to handle heavy gaming, but its plenty for the average user.View Deal

Announced in October 2024, this compact iPad has a decently powerful chip under the hood, and this exceptional discount is icing on the Apple. With Apple Pencil and Smart Folio support, this 8.3-inch slate is not just portable, but would be a handy device to have if you're working on the go.View Deal

I love the Matcha Green more than the usual black variant, but if you're looking for the smallest and cheapest Kindle, this is it. You get a 6-inch screen that is an older generation E Ink Carta 1200, but still does a splendid job of displaying text. There's the standard 16GB of storage but Kindle OS takes up a fair chunk of that, so keep in mind you'll only have about 10GB of usable storage here.View Deal

With more storage, a brighter screen and wireless charging, the Paperwhite Signature Edition is arguably better value than the base model above if you think you'll make full use of the storage and its wireless charging capabilities. If not, you're better off going with the standard Paperwhite.View Deal

The Kindle Colorsoft is one of the best ereaders with a colour display, even offering a feature to make the hues more vivid. While I wouldn't recommend at full price, this discount makes it the best Kindle deal yet since it's down to a record-low price.
If you'd like more storage than the 16GB version, the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition is also 27% off to AU$326.View Deal

Kindles are known for their reading capabilities, but with the Kindle Scribe, you get that and a whole lot more. With a wide range of writing features, you can take notes, create sketches and brainstorm like a pro. I love its 10.2-inch glare-free screen with an ambient light sensor, and it's battery life is excellent too. It's now the previous-gen model, but arguably better value than the 2025 3rd-gen release. View Deal

Samsung's answer to the AirTag, the SmartTag 2 works with select Samsung phones to help you find mislaid items. It has a built-in hole for easier attachments, up to 700 days of battery life and it's water-resistant. If you're always losing stuff, this is a worthy investment. Make sure to tick the box for the 5% off coupon to get this price.View Deal

The latest release of the popular AirTag comes with a better locator sound and more precise location tracker than previously, making this the Bluetooth tracker to get for Apple users. While the single unit is discounted to AU$39, the 4-pack is better value as it brings the price of each AirTag to AU$32.75.View Deal

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Power banks & chargers

This compact mid-sized power bank is a great option for fast charging your phone on longer trips where a smaller capacity power bank won't cut it. The T2055 is one of our top-rated options in our best power bank buyers guide, and is a sweet deal at this price. View Deal

At one of the lowest prices we have seen, this is a great deal for a premium power bank. The Anker 737 gets excellent results in our best power banks guide, and has a 140W output, a 24,000 mAh capacity (86.4Wh, so flight safe) and an excellent 85% efficiency. View Deal

This neat little charger doesn’t take up much space and offers USB-A and USB-C ports, capable of fast charging most base model phones from Apple, Google and Samsung. It won’t achieve the maximum wattage requirements of fast charging on more high-end models (such as the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL at 37W, or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus/Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max at 45W), but it’s a handy travel solution.View Deal

Outputting a maximum of 65W via either one of its USB-C ports (and a maximum of 22.5W via its USB-A port), this charger isn’t just capable of fast charging top iPhones and Samsung Galaxy devices at the highest speed, it’s also worth considering as a laptop charger replacement with its compact size, provided you have a sufficiently capable USB-C cable and your laptop can charge via said cable.View Deal

A 100W charger might seem overkill, but if you’re thinking of simultaneously charging a laptop, phone, set of earbuds and a smartwatch, this is certainly a device to consider. The two top-most USB-C ports can output at a maximum of 100W, while the bottom USB-C port delivers up to 30W and the USB-A port up to 22.5W.View Deal

The EcoFlow Delta 3 is a practical option for camping or backup power, with a 1,024Wh battery, 1,800W output and a full mains recharge in as little as 56 minutes. It typically sells for around AU$1,200 and previously dropped to AU$1,100, but the current deal is the lowest Amazon price I’ve seen. Note that this deal is exclusive to Prime members.View Deal

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Fitness trackers & smartwatches

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is a worthwhile fitness device for folks that don’t like the feeling of a watch. Water resistant at up to 100 metres and available in three colours, the Galaxy Ring can track steps, sleep, heart rate and more. It comes with a charging cradle, with the Ring capable of lasting up to seven days on a full charge. Remember to try the sizing kit first.View Deal

We called this the best smart ring for battery life (rated up to 12 days + a further 150 days with the charging case) while also being a more affordable option than Oura and Samsung at full price. The Gen 2 added a sleep apnoea tracker to make up for the price hike over its predecessor. Again, be sure to source the sizing kit first as not all smart rings are made the same.View Deal

This smart ring differentiated itself from players like Oura and Samsung by being a more lightweight and comfortable option, weighing in from 2.4 grams for its smallest size (compared to Oura’s smallest size 4 ring at 3.3 grams). The Ultrahuman Ring Air does have the usual sensors found in this price range — heart rate, movement, sleep, skin temperature, etc — but what stands this one apart is the very thorough data presentation in its companion app. And you don't need a special subscription to access major metrics.View Deal

Scoring a full five stars in our recently published Amazfit Active 3 Premium review, this affordable smartwatch belies its name. It looks rather dapper on the wrist and ushers in a better app experience too. It's a full-featured fitness tracker that can hold its own against some of the bigger names in the industry.View Deal

This is a fantastic price for a fantastic smartwatch that we awarded four stars in our Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro review. Yes, it looks like an Apple Watch, but it also acts like one, offering excellent battery life, accurate health tracking and a bright display. Plus, perhaps most importantly, it plays nicely with both iOS and Android devices.View Deal

This Garmin watch has a rugged exterior that's thermal and shock resistant, as well as water-rated to 100m, making it the perfect watch for bushwalkers and hikers. This version has solar power to help make the already long battery life go even further. This discount makes this great watch a tempting buy for hikers and trail runners alike.View Deal

Now AU$50 more than what it was for the first half of the sale, this is still a good discount on the Apple Watch 11. For your money, you are getting a bigger, better chassis and display compared to the Apple Watch SE 3 as well as more health tracking, including sleep apnoea and blood pressure checks. View Deal

One of the best-looking hybrid smart watches on the market, blending analog and digital design layouts, the Scanwatch 2 is probably your best bet if you want a classic design and some of the health tracking features of a typical smart watch. In our Withings ScanWatch 2 review, we found that the companion app was quite easy to use and we liked the inclusion of a skin temperature tracker, though we would have liked some more smart features and the small digital display may not be for everyone.View Deal

An upgraded version of a watch we proudly awarded five stars, this handy fitness tracker features solar power charging, allowing it to last much longer than the standard model. It's a rugged wrist piece and it's intended for heavy-duty activities.View Deal

The 'S' in the name stands for 'small', meaning this specific Garmin was made for petite wrists and features a 42mm vibrant OLED display. You also get Multiband GPS, an intuitive menu navigation, excellent battery life, plenty of Garmin fitness features... and, oh, did I mention the OLED display?View Deal

If you want the most powerful wearable from Apple, then this one is it. Built for the outdoors, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 can compete with some of the best Garmin watches, just made to work with an iPhone. Precise GPS, custom workout tracking and so much more, it's perfect for all athletes.View Deal

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Cameras

You may not have heard of this brand and dismiss it out of hand but, for its price, our colleagues at Digital Camera World rated it with a 4-star score in their review. Even at full price, it represents excellent value, offering a front screen that even a GoPro doesn't get you. Admittedly its image quality lacks against the big players, but we have it on good authority that it's reliable, easy to use and comes with plenty of accessories in the box.View Deal

This point-and-shoot camera fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, and makes content creation as easy as possible. You quite literally just need to point and shoot. There are just a few control buttons on the rear, but the tiny 2-inch flip-up touchscreen adds functionality too. It's capable of 4K/30p videos and 20MP stills. View Deal

With some serious grunt under the hood of this palm-friendly camera, you get AI-powered subject tracking, up to 13.5 stops of dynamic range and even 4K/120p slo-mo recording. This camera has since been succeeded by the 6th-gen model but it's still a fabulous shot (pardon the pun).View Deal

This is Canon's first compact camera in years, picking up where the fabulous and popular PowerShot G7 X series left off. It features a brand-new 22.3MP 1.4-inch sensor that boasts Canon's trusty Dual Pixel CMOS II autofocus and it has an integrated fan to keep things cool for the content creator. With plenty of grunt under the hood, this is the best price yet on this relatively new camera.View Deal

While it's not a huge upgrade over the previous model, the TG-6 is no longer available to buy, making this the best choice if you'd like a near-indestructible camera that you can take underwater.View Deal

This might be an entry-level camera but it has some advanced features. Anyone who wants to shoot wildlife or sports will be thrilled with the 40fps burst speed, and it inherits some of the tracking precision from Canon's higher-end cameras too. With a 24.2MP full-frame sensor, it's one of the lightest cameras available today and represents excellent value for a beginner even though this isn't the best price it's been.View Deal

It's been cheaper than this before, but this is still a fantastic saving on an excellent Nikon full-framer. The 24.6MP sensor can shoot at up to 120fps, records 6K video, has built-in image stabilisation and has dual card slots, including one for a CFexpress device to make full use of its speed.View Deal

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Dash cams

Holding a spot on our list of the best dash cams, the Vantrue E1 is super compact, yet is capable of recording clear, detailed footage day and night. A comprehensive mobile, PC and Mac app allows for easy footage transfers and built-in GPS ensures you know exactly where any incidents take place. This price includes a 20% discount at checkout.View Deal

We call this an "all-round surveillance solution" in our 70mai Dash Cam A510 review, due to it including both front-facing and rear-facing cameras in the box. They're quality cameras, too, recording 2.7K footage from the front and 1080p at the back, complete with wide fields of view. Built-in GPS, 360º rotation for in-car recording and easy install only add to its appeal.View Deal

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PC peripherals

The Logitech MX Master range have been some of my favourite mice of all time, thanks to the ergonomic design, multiple customisable buttons, and a second scroll wheel for horizontal scrolling (or for flicking through multiple browser tabs). This version is Bluetooth-only, meaning it doesn’t have the Logi Bolt USB dongle and a USB-C charging cable included in the box.View Deal

A 100Hz-refresh-rate monitor for just AU$100? Sign me up! This display from Lenovo may be a bit small at under 24 inches with a 1080p resolution, but it uses IPS technology for sharp image quality. This is price is the lowest we've seen this monitor go on Amazon.View Deal

This is one of Amazon's bestselling webcams and while we haven't tested this specific model, we have tried a couple of other Brio cams. And they're good. If you're looking for a capable 1080p webcam for your work calls (or personal video calls) with light correction, auto framing, noise-cancelling mics and many more useful features, this promises to deliver at an affordable price.View Deal

The most striking feature of this mechanical keyboard is its thinness, but it also comes with the promise of sub-1ms latency and 8,000Hz hyper-polling. In our review we praised the K100 Air's durability, great actuation and high polling, while bemoaning the high price of this slab. And yeah: it's expensive, so good thing there's a discount.View Deal

Yes, it's expensive, but this 4K webcam bundle is perfect for video conferences. It's probably overkill for the home office, but perfect for the conference room. And yes, this is a bundle — you get the Wave and the Link 2, so the camera and its audio 'stand'. With smart features like AI noise and echo cancellation, plus an 8-mic setup for excellent voice pickup, this is the Porsche of webcams.View Deal

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Modems & routers

This TP-Link Deco XE75 mesh system is great for smaller homes or apartments, as its Wi-Fi 6E tri-band connectivity allows it to better avoid congestion by using the newly unlocked 6GHz band, plus it has a range of improved technologies that better handle crowded airwaves.View Deal

If you aren't keen on the Google mesh Wi-Fi system listed above, consider Amazon's own Eero 6+ three-pack instead. You should read our full review to get the complete picture, but we gave the Eero 6+ 4 stars, and noted that the Wi-Fi performance was excellent, the pricing is good and it's easy to use. View Deal

The latest eero Wi-Fi 7 mesh router is down to the lowest price we have seen on Amazon. We don't have a review yet, but our friends over at Tom's Guide rated it 4-stars. It's a Wi-Fi 7 model designed for high-speed wireless and wired networks and includes dual 5GbE ports. You can also grab it in a three pack for AU$899.99, which works out at just AU$299 per node. View Deal

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Gaming hardware

This deal offers you a significant saving on the new, higher price on Meta's best 'affordable' headset, and a close second to its best ever headset according to our resident VR headset tester. In fact, he thinks it's the second-best headset anyone can buy from any brand, and it's only a more tempting offer thanks to this limited-time deal.View Deal

Please don't confuse this with the ROG Xbox Ally X, which has more powerful specs. This is the cheaper sibling, now cheaper still on Amazon. And given the recent price hike of the Steam Deck, this handheld definitely seems a lot more tempting now. This was AU$799 during Amazon's Mid-Year Sale in early June, but it would be remiss of me to not list this discount here.View Deal

A pretty decent discount on what really is a fantastic PC controller that also happens to work with Xbox consoles. With an impressive 1000Hz polling rate for high precision and TMR analog sticks for drift-free control, there are hall effect triggers, paddle buttons, and Wi-Fi (2,4GHz only) and Bluetooth connectivity, it's a gamepad to truly up your, well, game.View Deal

One of the best gaming mice available right now, the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Dex is an exceptionally lightweight and capable device, with a long-lasting battery life, five programmable buttons and a 32K DPI sensor. View Deal

A nice 30% off deal on a 27-inch OLED gaming monitor, bringing it down to the lowest price we have seen on Amazon. It features a 180Hz panel capable of a 4K resolution. We awarded four and a half stars to this screen in our Alienware 27 AW2725Q review, and were impressed with its sharp visuals and HDR performance.View Deal

This OLED monitor comes with a gigantic 34.2-inch curved screen that boasts a 240Hz refresh rate and a lightning fast 0.03ms response time. It’s capable of producing gorgeous darkness with DisplayHDR TrueBlack 400 certification, and offers a 3440 x 1440 resolution.View Deal

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Smart home

This little speaker might be priced higher than the older Echo Dot models, but then it takes what Amazon's palm-sized smart speakers can do to the, well, max. It improves on sound with higher bass than the previous Echo Dot to make streaming music a much better experience. View Deal

Want to make your home movies more immersive? This Govee backlight and camera system effectively extends the on-screen image beyond its bezelled confines and accurately tracks colours and flashes to the wall behind. It can also sync with music to dance along to your favourite tunes. Note that this is designed for 55 to 65-inch TVs.View Deal

This 8-inch smart display will need to be wall-mounted and it gives you control of thousands of smart home devices that work over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other connectivity standards like Zigbee, Matter and Thread. You can stream video, even security footage, start routines, add widgets and a heck of a lot more you can't with a regular Echo Show — now at its lowest price yet.View Deal

The price of what is one of the best video doorbells you can get in Australia has been fluctuating a lot on Amazon, and it's been down to AU$145 previously but it's not been anywhere near that in a very long time. It's easy to install, offers clear footage even at night and features facial recognition. Recording automatically begins when motion is detected, or when its button is pressed, plus it will let you know when packages have been left outside your door.View Deal

I much prefer this design of the newest Echo Show 8 smart display, now powered by a AZ3 Pro chip for better performance and 15% more screen real estate than previous generations. It's a much better smart hub now, with Alexa at your beck and call (and fingertips) — down to a record-low price as well.View Deal

A great addition to any existing or prospective smart home setup, this smart lock integrates with hubs like Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa and Samsung SmartThings to let you open the lock with just your phone. The AU$450 RRP may be a big ask for some households, but this deal makes it tempting enough for the smart home enthusiast.View Deal

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Services & software

Amazon Kindle Unlimited: three months free, then AU$13.99p/m
Kindle Unlimited is a great service if you read a lot of books or can't settle on just one genre. It provides access to a near never-ending supply of fiction and non-fiction, including biographies, self-help books, and foreign language novels. There are even audiobooks — though they're not as high quality as Audible. View Deal

Audible: three months free, then AU$8.99p/m
Prefer to listen to stories rather than read? Then this deal has your name on it. Audible gives you one credit each month to redeem on a title from its massive library of audiobooks, as well as access to an ever-growing set of Amazon-exclusive Originals that includes podcasts. You also get to keep any purchases you've made if you decide to cancel your subscription.View Deal

Music Unlimited: four months free, then AU$13.99p/m
No ad breaks, just music, podcasts and audiobooks. You can stream in high resolution and experience spatial audio for a full four months, and you can cancel any time if you don't want to pay the ongoing monthly subscription. You will need to be a new Music Unlimited subscriber, however, to take advantage of this offer.View Deal

Here's something different. If you're a photographer and you've been spending a lot on your Adobe Creative Cloud subscription, this discount on an annual Photography Plan might ease that expenditure a little. It shaves a considerable chunk off the one plan and gets you both Photoshop and Lightroom. Note that this will auto-renew at full price if not cancelled in time.View Deal

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To the nearly 18,500 people who've shopped with us so far...

Thank you, each and every one of you, who have joined me in my ongoing live coverage of the Amazon Prime Day 2026 sale. So far, this year's Prime Day has been quite spectacular as prices have taken a serious tumble for several tech items.

I've covered every single Amazon sale for TechRadar since the online retail giant's debut in Australia in December 2025. The last couple of years I've complained that the prices weren't as good as I'd previously seen and now... well, I'm mighty impressed and I don't say that lightly. Money is tight for many of us, so I genuinely think this sale is a good opportunity to find that something specific that you've been holding out for.

I'll be here all weekend long, and well into the coming week as well so I can keep you updated on all the latest deals and price changes. So give me company for a few days more — I may well make your Amazon shopping experience simpler.

Free DoorDash, anyone?

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Of course there's more free stuff during Prime Day!

In fact, this one is a perk for all Prime members (even existing ones), but you will need to remember to claim it before the offer ends later this year.

Current or new Prime members get free DoorDash deliveries for the next two years (as well as other DashPass benefits). A typical 2-year DashPass subscription would cost you AU$192, so this is massive savings right here.

This perk can be redeemed via the offer page on Amazon, and you have until November 14, 2026 to do so. Plenty of time, but don't forget about it!

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Hail Mary! Here's another reason to sign up for Amazon Prime

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Project Hail Mary is arguably one of the best feel-good movies of this year and it's made its debut on Prime Video.

The movie follows Rylan Gosling as a science teacher who wakes up on a spaceship light years from home, with no memory of who he is or how he got there. He begins to uncover that he's there on a mission to solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. It seems like an impossible task but he isn't alone; he is accompanied by Rocky, an alien that has stolen the hearts of viewers everywhere.

Our senior entertainment reporter Tom Power gave Project Hail Mary a near perfect 4.5-star review, saying: "To quote Project Hail Mary's cute co-lead Rocky, Amazon's new sci-fi movie is nothing short of 'amaze, amaze, amaze'."

Trust me, you'll want to see this flick if you haven't already. So arm yourself with a Prime membership, which you can cancel any time after a free 30-day free trial.

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Max it up with Bose

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I'm a massive Bose fan — I've been using the brand's headphones for yonks! And while I've not had the need to get myself one of Bose's Bluetooth speakers, I have it on good authority that they too pack a punch.

Particularly the Bose Soundlink Max, which our reviewer said produced "big, punchy and quite deft sound". It's been so well liked, that we gave it a 4.5-star score and it earned a TechRadar Recommends badge in our Bose Soundlink Max review. It also does come with a pretty hefty price tag for a portable Bluetooth speaker.

However, if you don't mind a yellow speaker, you can score a very generous 35% discount right now on one colourway of what is a party rocker.

Bose SoundLink Max: AU$599.95 now AU$389

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Look here — a monitor for under AU$100

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It's hardly a secret at this point that PC gaming is expensive as ever, no thanks to shortages in RAM and storage pushing up prices of the overall computing industry. In fact, it's even impacted console gaming, too, with price hikes on the PlayStation 5 and the Nintendo Switch.

One respite, however, is that monitors are getting cheaper than ever, and this Lenovo monitor for less than AU$100 is a fantastic budget option.

While the 23.80-inch Lenovo L24-4E isn't an outright gaming monitor, it has a 100Hz refresh rate to create a smooth gaming experience if you don't mind a 1080p display, as well as crisp IPS display technology. At AU$94, you could even go for a triple-monitor setup that would still be cheaper than a single ultrawide monitor in most cases.

Lenovo L24-4E 23.8-inch monitor: was AU$179 now AU$94.05

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The keyboard Apple should have made

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Apple's Magic Keyboard does a great job of replicating the built-in MacBook keyboard, but for Macs. The seamless device pairing, ultra-slim build and Touch ID make it a really convenient option.

But the typing experience could be a lot better, and it only works on Apple devices.

Logitech's MX Keys keyboard brings a similar slim chassis but adds a more cushioned and ergonomic typing experience. It uses spherically-dished keys with deeper, more tactile travel, which can be more comfortable for longer typing sessions. It also has backlighting, which is missing in the Magic Keyboard, and it also adjusts automatically to your ambient room lighting.

And because it isn't an Apple product, the MX Keys also works with Windows and Linux too!

Logitech MX Keys S: was AU$229 now AU$120.65

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Signed up for a triathlon? Garmin's best watch is a record-low price

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I don't know if it's just me, but I've noticed more people are getting interested in triathlons, all looking to eventually train to move up to an Ironman race one day. In fact, the multisport event is popular enough that Ironman races sell out almost immediately, and smaller triathlon events are popping up almost everywhere now.

If you're one of them and you're finding that your smartwatch isn't quite keeping up with your training, one of Garmin's best multisport watches, the Forerunner 965, is discounted to AU$589, a whopping 41% off.

Our Garmin Forerunner 965 review praised the 'stunning' AMOLED screen, titanium bezels and the 23-day battery life, and the only major complaint was its high price. This discount takes care of that in spades and is even cheaper than the Forerunner 265, which is a full step down from the 965.

Garmin Forerunner 965: was AU$999 now AU$589

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Let me point you in the right direction

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I have the white (or what's labelled as grey) Logitech Lift and, after a few years of daily use, it's looking a little worse for wear. I'm sorely tempted to swap it out for this Graphite version instead, and it's cheaper than I've every seen it before.

The previous low price was a little over AU$67 for the PC version of the Black variant, which makes the current 55% discount the best price yet.

I will have to note that it's designed for smaller hands like mine, so people with large mitts might not like its ergonomics — your little finger is likely to drag along your desk. Otherwise, it's an ergonomic mouse I wouldn't swap for anything else.

Logitech Lift: was AU$129 now AU$58.34

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Prime Day vs Black Friday: which sale is better?

Both Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday generally offer discounts on the same kinds of devices, but there are a few differences between the sales events.

Prime Day deals are largely focused on Amazon itself and what's available in its relatively large catalogue. So while you can get a whole lotta tech on Amazon, some key categories like TVs is largely missing.

And that's where Black Friday comes. This bigger shopping event is set across nearly every retailer in Australia, giving you a wider variety of discounted goods and, with competition between them really high, you can save yourself a heck of a lot of cash.

So it really depends on what you want to buy: if the item is available on Amazon, you'll typically see the best price during Prime Day in July and that usually just gets repeated during Black Friday, so you don't need to wait till November. However, if it's something Amazon doesn't sell (yet), you're better off waiting for the calendar year's biggest shopping event.

American businessman and venture capitalist Marc Andreessen is an individual who was among the earliest to be involved in the early internet boom. Now, the founder of Netscape and co-author of Mosaic – two iconic web browsers – has fully committed to AI.

AI maximalism

One year after OpenAI launched ChatGPT, the technology veteran Andreessen published an essay that advocated for a fully-fledged acceleration of the AI buildout.

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In this overwhelmingly optimistic manifesto, he argued that should AI mature and become a more sophisticated and universally utilized technology, machine intelligence that surpasses human capabilities would save countless lives.

For example, medicine is in the "stone age", he wrote, and a combined machine and human intelligence would be able to work on new cures. There's also the scope for improving the lot of mankind by, for instance, using AI to solve problems around nuclear fusion – bringing clean and cheaper energy to people around the world.

AI realism

His essay is certainly a full-throated attack on all those who have (and continue to) advocate for a pause to AI development so that scientists can properly assess and mitigate any risks. And there are plenty of those.

He describes his enemies as "bad ideas" rather than "bad people" and highlights various labels used, in his view, to stagnate progress – including "existential risk" and "tech ethics".

Despite progressing at pace in terms of capital investment and the expansion of the technology into businesses and into day-to-day life, the AI buildout has reached something of a plateau.

Not only are there arguably diminishing returns on most public-facing models, but critical bottlenecks like energy – and also components like memory – might mean deceleration is an inevitability, whether or not Andreessen or others like it.

Shiny movie, shiny phone.

• AMD's Versal Premium Gen 2 Memory on Package launch formally ends HBM in its adaptive SoC lineup
• The move represents a ~65% bandwidth cut from the discontinued Versal HBM's 840 GB/s, clocking in at just 288 GB/s
• AMD is painting this as a win, citing better availability, a smaller form factor, efficiency wins, and guaranteed memory supply for the next 15 years

The AI boom may have just eaten AMD's own lunch, thanks to an HBM shortage that forced it to resort to lower-bandwidth LPDDR5x for its Versal Premium Gen 2 Memory on Package offerings.

AMD recently announced the Versal Premium Gen 2 Memory-on-Package family, which leverages up to 32GB of LPDDR5x memory directly onto the chip package.

The move, which effectively cuts bandwidth by 65% compared with previous-generation Versal offerings that use HBM, is seen by many as the need of the hour as memory supplies dwindle amid overwhelming demand.

A needs-based move to lower-bandwidth memory

AMD's move is calculated, even if it comes at a significant performance cost to the chip designer. HBM memory supply is strained, and even within AMD's own lineup, its more profitable (and more demanding) Instinct datacenter GPUs have priority for HBMs' current and future iterations.

AMD is therefore both a beneficiary and a casualty of the same AI demand wave that creates opportunities on one end but constrains supply for other segments, such as its consumer-grade hardware, gaming, and SoC divisions.

AMD's Versal lineup stems from Xilinx, which it acquired in 2022. Xilinx shipped its first on-package memory FPGAs, the Virtex UltraScale+ HBM parts, in 2018 with up to 16 GB of first-generation HBM. The follow-up Versal HBM series, a variant of the Versal Premium line, supported up to 32 GB of HBM2e with 840 GB/s bandwidth.

The problem for AMD isn't just sourcing supply for its new Versal FPGAs, something it calls an Adaptive SoC (System-on-Chip), but the fact that these are extremely long-tail products. In other words, support, dedicated supply, and accessories must remain available to consumers for a long time if they are to embrace and continue working with a particular FPGA class, which complicates matters.

AMD discontinued its last-generation Versal lineup in September 2025, citing HBM2E supply constraints rather than any issues with the chips themselves, and offered no alternatives to customers, stating only that "final orders (LTB) for Adaptive SoC parts will be accepted until June 30, 2026, subject to material availability."

The new Versal lineup effectively addresses this gap, stating that it has a 15-year lifecycle and citing "memory longevity" as the reason for its pivot to LPDDR5X.

AMD's move does bring it some other advantages despite the obvious bandwidth chokepoint: LPDDR5X has better availability than HBM for the foreseeable future, and it also operates at industrial temperatures, whereas HBM tends to be stacked in ways that require advanced cooling. Not only does LPDDR5X run cooler, often passively so in most configurations, but thanks to sporting only 4 memory chips onboard, it is over 60% smaller than comparable FPGAs.

The newer FPGAs will be considerably cheaper to manufacture than their HBM alternatives in current market conditions, and with Chinese memory suppliers such as CXMT also eyeing the same market, Versal Gen 2 might be the long-stay that its predecessor was initially intended to be in a rapidly changing market.

• OpenAI has brought big changes to ChatGPT’s desktop app
• ChatGPT and Codex have been merged into a single app
• Users are unhappy with many of the new updates

OpenAI has been running its Codex vibe coding platform as a separate tool from the regular ChatGPT app for a while now, but that’s all changed with the artificial intelligence app’s latest update. The two products have been merged into one ‘super app’ — but many users are deeply disappointed with the move.

If you download ChatGPT today — or update an existing installation — you’ll find an app that looks very different to the one you’re used to, which could be particularly disorienting if you’ve used the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot for some time now.

For example, you’ll now find a new toggle in the top-left corner of the app that lets you switch between ‘ChatGPT Work’ and ‘ChatGPT Codex.’ Instead of containing buttons for your library, projects, and apps, the left-hand sidebar now houses scheduled tasks and plugins. Projects and tasks sit below in their own sections.

What used to be the ChatGPT app still exists, but has been renamed to ChatGPT Classic. The standalone Codex app, meanwhile, has become the main ChatGPT app. Both ChatGPT Work and ChatGPT Codex share plugins, and while both are capable of similar tasks, Codex shows more of the technical details that Work obscures in a bid to be more user-friendly.

An unpopular moveThe old ChatGPT app showing projects and a long list of recent conversations in the left-hand sidebar.FutureThe new ChatGPT with hidden recent chats and an empty list of projects. Where did they go?Future

Unfortunately for OpenAI, this major change has not gone down too well. Apple pundit John Gruber, for example — long a fan of OpenAI’s decision to make ChatGPT a native Mac app that conformed to macOS conventions — described the change as “the day OpenAI f*cked up the ChatGPT Mac app.” He also pointed out that while the old ChatGPT app weighed in at a lightweight 159MB, the new edition has ballooned to 1.5GB.

I’m certainly not a fan of the new-look ChatGPT either. I have little interest in Codex and use ChatGPT to work through problems, often revisiting old conversations to add new details. Yet in the new app, your recent conversations are hidden and require many more clicks to access. Only your five most recent threads are shown, and to access more you have to click Chat > See All to uncover them. Previously, they were right there waiting for you in the sidebar.

As well as that, my existing projects seem to have totally disappeared. I only had a couple, but they were related to a small-claims case I was involved in, so seeing all my relevant threads scattered and disorganized in a long list of chats is a major pain. For anyone juggling a plethora of projects, this change could be disastrous. And what’s more, Custom GPTs also seem to have vanished into the ether.

I know I’m not alone in my disappointment. Over on Reddit, OpenAI’s decision has not been well received, with user powprodukt summing up the mood by saying: “ChatGPT projects and custom GPTs are the heart of why I use that app. Without these features there is no feature parity.”

Other users took issue with the new user interface, with Kaotic987 exclaiming “Christ almighty, this is so bad!” Eriane, meanwhile, cynically suggested that OpenAI “vibe coded everything without testing it.”

Whether you even get ChatGPT Classic seems up for debate. It’s available for Windows in the Microsoft Store and can be downloaded separately from the new ChatGPT app. On macOS, however, I updated to the new edition and ChatGPT Classic is nowhere to be seen. Luckily, I backed up the old app before updating, so I can still access it, which might be the way to go if you’re a Mac user and don’t want to lose all your projects and custom GPTs.

The move to combine ChatGPT and Codex into a form of ‘super app’ has already alienated plenty of users, myself included. From the questionable user interface to the absence of projects and custom GPTs, there’s a lot for OpenAI to work on before it can get the app back to a good place.

In a complaint filed Friday, Apple accuses OpenAI of illegally accessing information about unannounced products.

• Xiaomi has launched its first NAS, a dual-base storage solution that comes in three different storage capacities
• The Xiaomi Smart Storage was not planned but was brought into being by customers eager to own one after a mistaken label indicated one was being designed
• The Xiaomi Smart Storage device attracted a reported 30,000 net orders within its first hour of crowdsourcing

Network-attached storage seems to be the new frontier for Chinese heavyweight Xiaomi, which has come a long way from its roots as a software developer focused on a heavily modified version of Android.

While many of Xiaomi's moves when it comes to investments and product lineups often surprise others given the breadth of its offerings, many of which are unrelated to each other, a NAS drive feels like a relatively timid product line to focus on.

The product sees Xiaomi directly compete in an industry that was previously dominated by Synology, QNAP, Ugreen, and Huawei in the region, with users essentially asking it to bring its plans to fruition.

A 'happy accident' for Xiaomi fans

The firm, whose catalog already spans a Nürburgring-bothering electric supercar, rice cookers, nose-hair trimmers, electric scooters, and the phones that started it all seems to have stumbled upon the possibility of having its own NAS, now known as 'Xiaomi Smart Storage', purely by accident.

The idea surfaced by accident in May 2025, when a schematic labeled "10G NAS" appeared in promotional imagery for the company's networking-switch range. Chinese consumers, however, reacted loudly enough that Xiaomi's ecosystem general manager, Chen Bo, publicly committed to building one, delivering a finished, crowd-funded option roughly 13 months later.

Xiaomi's crowd-funded NAS offering comes in 3 different sizes or configurations: the entry-level 4TB SKU (¥ 2299), the mid-range 8TB SKU (¥ 2899), and a top-of-the-line 16TB SKU (¥ 4699). All of these options include the dual-bay Xiaomi Smart Storage with two equal-sized hard drives.

The NAS comes fairly well-equipped, offering USB 3.0, HDMI, a 2.5-gigabit Ethernet port, and support for both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA drives, and capable hardware reportedly under the hood (a Realtek RTD1619B, a quad-core Arm Cortex-A55 clocked to 1.7GHz, with 2GB of DDR3L and 8GB of eMMC).

Xiaomi seems equally committed on the software side of the spectrum; It has also published a companion app on both Apple's App Store and Google Play, while offering support for its Mi Home ecosystem application from the get-go.

This has allowed the company to rack up an impressive 30,000 orders in the first hour the NAS drive went live on its crowdfunding site as consumers buy into Xiaomi's brand value and ecosystem promise alike, even as storage prices continue to head up thanks to AI-centric demand.

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