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Let’s go shopping! Christmas gifts can be hard to choose. Finding the perfect present takes time and careful consideration – but sometimes you just need a little inspiration. And that’s where we can help. If you’re looking for Christmas gift ideas for family, friends or colleagues then read on, because the pages that follow are your definitive Christmas gift guide for 2019. We’ve collated all our top Christmas gift ideas on these pages, as well as links to buy select items at great prices. Here at T3, we’re all about discovering beautiful things that make life easier, or more productive, or more fun. Whoever you’re buying a Christmas gift for this year, we’ve got a wealth of ideas for every budget. Read on, but be warned – you’re just as likely to end up buying things for yourself!

Ben Mansill, Editor ben.mansill@futurenet.com

About pricing We have endeavoured to provide accurate pricing for the items in this guide, but as we all know prices change, so be sure to check online for the latest prices, or click our Amazon links for a great deal and easy shipping.

T3’S MISSION T3’s mission is to help you find the best products for every area of your tech lifestyle. From traditional gadget buys like phones and TVs to connected home security and sports sensors, if it can make your life better, we’re here to make sure you get the right one for you. The products we feature are chosen by our expert writers, with years of experience in their key areas. We wouldn’t recommend something we wouldn’t be happy to live with ourselves – the tat is filtered out long before we print a page.

This goes for reviews too – you won’t us wasting your time with products you don’t need to know about. More than that, our aim is to make sure you get the most out of the things you buy, with in-depth guides to complex tech areas, tips on making better use of products, and recommendations for add-ons that make your favourite gadgets even better. We’re here to help you find things you’ll really love, and that make your life easier. Because we can all do with that.

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229 GADGETS

THAT WILL UPGRADE YOUR LIFE It’s here. Somewhere in this list is the perfect gift you’ve been searching for, that will make someone’s life better instantly. Enjoy our bumper selection of gift ideas! Words: Matt Bolton, Claire Davies, David Nield Photography: Neil Godwin

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RavPower 2 Coils Wireless Charging Stand

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PowerColor AMD Radeon RX 570 Red Dragon

Power up any phone that supports Qi wireless charging (which is most wirelessly chargeable phones) and keep the screen in view. The RavPower 2 Coils stand provides up to 10W of power and really looks the part. $75

With seamless Siri and Apple Music integration, the ability to tune its audio output to best suit the room that you’ve put it in, and the quality aesthetics that Apple is known for, the HomePod really knows how to impress. $469

Don’t let the relatively low price put you off, because this PowerColor graphics card most definitely packs a real punch – 4GB of video memory, 2,048 stream processors and a 1,250MHz clock boost all work together to help frame rates. $179

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Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700

Ring Video Doorbell 2

Always know who’s calling with the Ring Video Doorbell 2, which will beam a 1080p HD video feed straight to your phone wherever you are. As it uses a rechargeable battery, installation is very simple too. $279

Bose literally invented noise-cancelling cans, and here it reinvents them. Best-in-class sound-blocking is applied to your music and calls using its mics. You’ll hear audio crystal clearly, wherever you are. $595

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Kindle Oasis

Insta360 One X

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Change the way you read with the best ereader in the business: not only is the Kindle Oasis waterproof, it also has an ample 8GB of on-board storage, plus it offers an adjustable light to ease eye strain late at night. $399

Producing 360-degree videos is simple with the Insta360 One X. It captures clips with HDR and a maximum resolution of 5.7K, with built-in video stabilisation. $599

These scales show just how smart a set of bathroom scales can be. Yes they weigh you, but they also track your BMI (body mass index) and body composition (water, fat, muscle and bone) so you can see how those metrics come into play. $249

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Want to know how much fat, calories and nutrients are in your smoothie? Fire up the NutriBullet app, follow a recipe, and view a real-time breakdown of nutrients. $199


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Philips SuperWide Curved Monitor

Oculus Rift S

Corsair One i160

Enjoy a truly stunning viewing experience with this ace monitor. There’s 49 inches of space and a 5120x1440 pixel resolution. $1,949

Oculus helped kickstart the modern VR resolution and the Rift S is its most impressive headset to date. There’s superior optics, a wealth of games and apps to enjoy, room-scale tracking without external sensors, and more. $657

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SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6

Western Digital My Book

Super-fast, super-reliable, compact solid-state drive storage from SanDisk that can go with you just about anywhere. It’s protected against rain and splashes, and you can get the drive in various capacities up to 2TB. From $169

It’s hard to fault the Galaxy Tab S6 – a fine 10.5-inch screen, speedy internal specs, the power of Android 9, and stylus and keyboard support make it one of the best Android tablets out there. From $998 Discover m ore a t techradar.co m/au

Maximise your frame rates and get your PC games looking their best with the Corsair One i160, packed with enough power to handle even the most demanding of games without breaking a sweat. $5,299

No matter how much space you’ve got on your laptop or desktop, it’s never enough: ease the pressure with the secure and reliable My Book from Western Digital, available in 3TB to 10TB capacities. From $189


16 Roccat Kain 120 Aimo

With a sensitivity of 16,000 dots-per-inch, a lightweight, durable casing, and a click mechanism that’s the result of two years of testing and research, the Kain 120 Aimo gives you the best chance possible in your games. $99

19 Bosch Series 6 I-DOS Smart Washing Machine

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Break free from cables, improve your typing experience, and boost your creativity – the Logitech Craft is a gorgeous keyboard, but the customisable dial really helps it stand out. $249

Whether you’re looking at movies, games, spreadsheets or anything else, upgrade your viewing experience with this 27inch, 4K monitor from LG. It offers excellent image quality, easy height adjustment, and DisplayPort and HDMI ports. $829

Logitech Craft

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What makes a smart washing machine? Progress reports to your phone and automatic detergent measuring for a start, making this excellent Bosch model a perfect fit for a high-tech home. $1,298

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Perfect for those who want to mix a traditional feel with modern-day smartwatch features, the Withings Steel HR adds heart rate monitoring and phone alerts to a standard pair of ticking mechanical hands. From $279

This is a lot to spend on binoculars, but if you’re a regular bird or sports watcher, there’s no better compact 50mm pair. The investment really is worth it for the outstanding optic quality and build. $3,390

The looks, the connections and the audio oomph to give your music a serious upgrade – there’s no area that the Edifier R1280DB is weak in, with RCA/AUX, Bluetooth, optical and coaxial connectivity all here. $149

Withings Steel HR

Swarovski El 50

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Q Acoustics 3050

Google Home Max

Roksan Blak Integrated Amplifier

If you’re prepared to pay big for the best wired hi-fi speakers around, we’d like to direct you towards the Q Acoustics 3050: a superior listening experience at every frequency, with stylish looks to boot. $1,399

26 Nest Hello

Wire up a Nest Hello and you can see who is knocking your door without having to open it. You see, it streams high definition video straight to your phone, and boasts a wide 160-degree field of view, plus impressive night vision. $420

The Google Home Max gives you all the smarts of Google Assistant, plus the sort of high-quality audio output that the smaller Google speakers just can’t offer. It’s a great way to honour your music collection. $379

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Samsung Q900

8K TV brings with it 33 million pixels of detail, and pretty much anything looks amazing on it, as the TV upscales content using AI systems. Advanced backlighting technology delivers blacks as deep as OLED. From $5,995

From the premium build quality to the powerful sound, the Roksan Blak is the real deal, with 3 line inputs, Bluetooth and an internal high-end USB DAC. $6,999

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5G might not have reached you yet, but there’s no harm in future-proofing – and no better way than with the truly special Galaxy S10 5G. From $1,349

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The world of 3D printing certainly isn’t for everyone, but the Anycubic i3 Mega is hard to beat in terms of both ease of use and value for money. It can work with a variety of materials, and comes with a handy touchscreen. $319

Digital photography doesn’t have to be boring: give your phone camera a rest and take this Fujifilm Instax for a whirl. It prints out photos instantly, with five modes to choose from. $169

Take your PS4 (or PC) gaming to the next level with this superb controller. It offers unrivalled ergonomic design, brilliant build quality and a ton of cool customisation options. $222

Anycubic i3 Mega

Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6

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House of Marley Positive Vibration 2.0 Headphones

Eufy BoostIQ 30C

The BoostIQ robovac cleans with 1500Pa of suction power, lasts for 100 minutes between charges, is thin enough to fit under most furnishings, and works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. $590

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Enjoy your music without harming the planet with these on-ears made from sustainable and recycled materials. 40mm dynamic drivers contribute to a decent sound, with softcushion ear cups boosting your comfort. $56

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34 Nikon D850

The full-frame (35mm), 45.7MP sensor in this camera is capable of astonishingly huge and detailed pictures, at 7fps, with smart auto-focus and giant battery life. It’s as awe-inspiring as whatever you’ll be shooting. $3,355

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Soma Smart Home Nvidia GeForce Smart Shades RTX 2080 Ti This gadget converts a normal blinds into smart blinds that can be operated via an app or voice command. Once the device is attached, you can create open/close schedules for your blinds. From $399

If you want to squeeze as high a frame rate as possible out of your system, and are prepared to pay for it, buddy up with this top-end, powerpacked beast with 11GB of on-board memory. $1,799 Discover m ore a t techradar.co m/au

37 Marui Electric Cruiser Skateboard A 25mph top speed, a super-solid build quality that’s going to take everything you can throw at it, a two-layer bamboo fibre deck, and a maximum range of 30km: this Marui has it all. $910


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Porsche Taycan

APC Back-UPS BX-BX1400UI

Niryo One

Porsche’s first electric sportscar is shaping up to be hot. 600bhp of power from two motors, 0-100 in under three seconds, 250km/h max… and all with Porche’s expected smooth handling. And it’s four-door! $TBA

With an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) like the APC Back-UPS BX-BX1400UI set up at home, a power cut won’t leave you stranded. $210

Useful, educational and cool, the Niryo One robot arm sits on your desk and does your bidding, via the bundled software. It can lift objects, hold objects, interact with whatever you’re doing, and much more. From $2,095

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Mix the traditional and the timeless with the modern digital age, courtesy of the Sony PS-HX500 record player. It plays your vinyl beautifully, but can also save it to your PC in high-fidelity audio. $679

For the great outdoors, you still can’t beat a great pair of walkie talkies, such as this waterproof, rugged, long-range duo. $174

integrated heating system, which brings the formula to the right temperature on demand. Talk about making nightime feeds easier. $208

You can use your phone to record voice notes and interviews, but the Sony ICD-UX560 is a proper tool for the job. It has 4GB of memory, built-in high-quality microphones, easy search and saving functions, and more. $165

Sony PS-HX500

Don’t schlep down to the pub for a crisply poured pint in a proper glass, because the PerfectDraft produces one at home (and you don’t need to make awkward small talk with it, either). $510

Nitro Concepts S300 You’re not truly gaming until you’re sat in the Nitro Concepts S300 gaming chair, with its beautiful ergonomics, exceptional levels of comfort, and plenty of adjustment options so that you can sit exactly as you like. $299

Motorola Talkabout Sleepy Bottle The beautifully designed Sleepy Bottle T92 H2O adds smarts to baby’s feeding time with its

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47 Ribble Endurance SL e

You could think of this as an excellent, sleek road bike… that just happens to have electric power in it too, hidden away inside the frame. It only weighs around 11kg including the battery and motor, somehow. From $4,550

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Garmin Edge 25 GPS Cycling Computer

Dyson Pure Cool

Not only will the Pure Cool reduce the temperature in a room on demand, it’ll simultaneously purify the air and remove pollutants. You can even keep an eye on indoor air quality by viewing stats in the companion smartphone app. $649

The Garmin Edge 25 GPS sits on top of your bike’s handlebars and feeds back all kinds of useful statistics, including the distance you’ve covered and the calories you’ve burned. $208

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AfterShokz Trekz Titanium

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II

Sphero Mini

These earphones use bone conduction tech to get audio to your ears. They’re perfect for the pool, leaving you to focus on your strokes. $118

The magic of a DSLR in a compact camera. It offers 4.2 x zoom, captures 20.1MP stills and Full HD video, and enables wireless sharing. $749 Discover m ore a t techradar.co m/au

Great fun for kids (and for adults too), the Sphero Mini can be sent racing around your floor using a simple-to-use coding app on your phone. Set it to blast around courses, avoid obstacles, and other fun stuff. $79


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Thinkware F800 Pro

There are dash cams, and then there are dash cams: the Thinkware F800 Pro puts the competition to shame with night vision, built-in GPS, 2K video quality and easy connection to your smartphone. From $498

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The Versa Lite is a fantastic blend of fitness tracker and stylish smartwatch, handling everything from recording various data captured during your runs and other workouts, to displaying notifications from your phone on its AMOLED screen. $210

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Pump up the volume for up to 13 hours at a time with the powerful and waterproof WonderBoom2, an ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker recently revamped to include Outdoor Boost, a mode especially tuned for partying outdoors. $128

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Place the Netgear Orbi pods around your home and you’ll never experience a Wi-Fi dead spot again, and you’ll always enjoy super-fast Wi-Fi speeds. Even better, via the app you can test internet speeds and set parental controls. $449

Netgear’s router supports wireless speeds of up to 2.6Gbps, and it has built-in geo-filtering, plus a host of gaming tweaks and options. $399

This app-connected brolly will tell you if you leave it behind, show you where you left it, and even give you a heads-up on the day’s weather. USD$89

Netgear Orbi

Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500

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Recycled Moon, Satechi Aluminum Garmin Dash Cam Mini Thermometer And Multi-Port Capture absolutely everything that happens to you (and the people in front Barometer Dial Adapter V2 Check up on the air pressure, temperature and Moon phases with one glance at this attractivelooking clock display. It’s made from recycled plastic milk bottles and crushed stone powder. $189

One downside of laptops getting thinner and lighter is fewer ports, but this USB-C hub gives you all the ports you’re likely to need: microSD, SD, HDMI, USB-C and three USB. $159

of you) while driving on the road with the Garmin Dash Cam Mini. It’s only the size of a car key, is super simple to use, and is able to film great video. $170

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Thrustmaster TMX SanDisk 1TB Pro Gaming Wheel Memory Card Bring extra realism and a sense of immersion to your next racing gaming session with this finely formed gaming wheel, replete with force feedback effects and three pedal controls. $699

No, that’s not a typo – you really can now buy a 1TB microSD card, which should give you plenty of room for files on your phone, tablet, digital camera, laptop or anything else. $735

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Victorinox Swisscard Lite Pocket Tool

Audiolab MDAC Nano

CompuLab MintBox Mini Pro 2

It’s like having a multi-tool in your pocket, without the bulk. The Swisscard has a suite of mini tools including a light, pen and scissors. $45

Just because you’re on the move doesn’t mean you have to put up with sub-par audio – the MDAC Nano from Audiolab sits between your phone and your headphones for a superior playback experience. $345 Discover m ore a t techradar.co m/au

While your friends might have a piano in the hallway or a guitar in the bedroom, you can one-up them with the Artiphon Instrument 1, an innovative twist on traditional instruments. $533

A completely silent, miniature Linux computer you can take anywhere and use to browse the web, edit photos or get some work done. Just add a monitor and peripherals, and you’re ready to go. USD$349


68 Meural Canvas 3.0 Add a dash of culture to your home with Meural’s digital art canvas, available in 21.5-inch and 27-inch sizes. A $50 annual subscription gives you access to more than 30,000 works of art to display. From $1,199

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Breville Hotcup Hot Water Dispenser

Weyron Monarch Massage Chair

A proper, high-quality massage chair can do wonders for your joints, your muscles, your circulation and your mood – and while the Monarch might be expensive, you’re not going to regret installing this. $5,900

Designed to boil a 250ml cup of water in mere seconds, so you have practically zero wait time for your drink. It’s the ideal solution for those with no patience, and can dispense water for five cups per refill. $55

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Add the Square Card Reader to a smartphone or tablet and you can take card payments off anyone, via the accompanying app. You can set up business anywhere, thanks to the power of modern-day tech. $59

The future is here, in the form of the superslick Nike Adapt BB self-lacing shoes. They light up with your choice of colour, adapt and fasten to suit your foot, and they connect to your phone. You can tweak the fit on the fly from the app, so you can get serious with a tighter grip when heading for a run. $562

Transform your iPad Pro into a desktop computer in one easy step – well, sort of – courtesy of the Brydge Pro keyboard. It’s very simple to attach to your tablet, supports both iPad Pro sizes, and also helps to keep your tablet protected while you’re on the go. From $249

Square Card Reader

Nike Adapt BB

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Bamboo Ink Plus Stylus

Universal Swytch eBike Conversion Kit

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GoCycle GX

Sony a6100

Denon AVCX6500H

The Nanoleaf smart lights really are something special. You can combine these touch-sensitive panels to create all kinds of shapes and effects, and they work with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant. From $266

Commuting has never been more fun than with the GoCycle GX, a nifty ebike to make short work of that ‘last mile’. It folds down in seconds, and is relatively lightweight (16.5kg), so you won’t be crippled carrying it up/down stairs. $5,200

Styluses for Windows tablets and laptops don’t come much better than the Bamboo Ink Plus. You’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. $149

Sony has a fantastic line in super-small mirrorless cameras that still deliver dynamic, powerful images. The a6100 has a 24MP sensor and ultra-fast autofocus (0.02s!), so you’ll get a sharp shot every single time. $1,548

Turn any bike into an ebike with this easy-fit kit. Pick your battery (25 or 50-km range), which hooks to your handlebars, and front wheel size. From $TBA

This is a battleship of an AV amp, packing in every audio weapon and connection you could want, as well as delivering 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos. $3,200

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Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX701

Panasonic EHHP X2 NA65-K Hair Dryer Chromebook

Top-end gaming performance doesn’t always require a desktop computer, as the GX701 shows: an i7 CPU, 24GB of RAM, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 GPU and superb looks. $3,699

Using special nanotechnology (small water droplets, basically) to dry your hair more quickly and evenly, this hair dryer promises a flawless shine while keeping frizz to a minimum. $132 Discover m ore a t techradar.co m/au

82 The HP X2 Chromebook offers a big dash of style, a gorgeous 12.3-inch display (that you can detach and use as a tablet), support for a stylus and for Android apps, and premium speakers. From $909


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Amazon Echo Show 5

Nest Protect

The Echo Show 5 might be the perfect Echo speaker: it boasts all the cleverness of Alexa, is small enough to go just about everywhere, but it’s big enough for the 5-inch display to actually be useful. $129

This is exactly how a smart smoke alarm (and carbon monoxide detector) should be. Control and test it from your phone, and get alerts about any potential problems in your house, wherever you happen to be. It has a bright light ring that’s easy to see in the dark during emergencies. $189

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Huawei P30 Pro

Huawei continues to put out eye-catching, power-packed flagship phones each year, and the Huawei P30 Pro is the current best of the best: it’ll take anything you throw at it and features a stunning camera. From $1,199

Amazon Fire HD 8

With solid build quality, tons of apps to play around with, a quality 8-inch display, 10 hours of battery life, superior Dolby Atmos audio and four bright colours to pick from, why pay more for a tablet? From $79 Discover m ore a t techradar.co m/au

Want true wireless earbuds but can’t stretch to the price of Beats or Apple? Try the Liberty Air instead and enjoy up to 20 hours’ battery life, and a surprisingly decent sound that doesn’t skimp on bass. $103

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Plug the Synology DS218+ into your router and you can access your files from any device, at home or anywhere around the world. With two drive bays it can safely store up to 32TB of files. $439


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The Echo Dot fits just about anywhere and gives you access to thousands of Alexa tricks: use it to set timers, hear the news, get a runthrough of your daily schedule, get answers to questions, order shopping, and much more. $79

This hefty USB-C battery pack crams in 26,800mAh of power and is even powerful enough to charge some USB-C laptops. $139

more impressive price, and it looks much more expensive than it is. This one is well worth treating your music collection to. $479

Amazon Echo Dot

Anker PowerCore+ Onkyo A-9010 The Onkyo A-9010 hi-fi amp pumps out 26800 PD some impressive audio quality at an even

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Brings you smart home control, video calling capabilities, decent audio output and all the neat tricks the Google Assistant can do – from weather forecasts to smart reminders. $349

The perfect iPhone companion, with cellular models even capable of making and taking phone calls on their own. The Apple Watch enables you to track your daily activity, read messages sent to your phone, check for heart irregularities, and even tell the time. From $649

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This 4K OLED telly is the perfect balance of affordability and tech: it has the same top-tier panel and image processing of TVs twice its price. Gorgeous HDR and amazing detail will blow you away from the off. We’d definitely recommend getting a soundbar, though. From $2,398

Not only do you get exceptional build quality and responsiveness with the Apex 7 mechanical keyboard, you get a mini OLED display for game alerts as well as plenty of software customisation options. It even comes with a soft-touch wrist rest. $249

The Hue connected lighting series offers a number of different types of smart light bulbs to pick from, as well as easy setup and operation. There’s also a variety of cool tricks you can utilise with the companion app, from lights scheduling to colour cycling. From $59

Google Nest Hub Max

LG C9

Apple Watch

SteelSeries Apex 7

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Nissan Leaf e+

This top-end version of Nissan’s best-selling Leaf all-electric offers plenty of grunt and comfort for the average commute and longer trips (384km range, 112 more than its predecessor). It’s a looker too, with ample boot space and room for five. $TBA

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The Fly12 CE for cyclists combines an action/ dash cam with a front-facing 600-lumen light, which is essential for riding at night. If you’re involved in a collission, the camera captures videos at up to 1080p 60fps and automatically locks the footage so it can’t be overwritten. $325

Following the launch of the new iPhone 11, the XR has had a price drop to a bargainous $1,049. It’s still blisteringly fast, has an impressively bright and clear camera, a sharp screen at a hand-friendly 6.1 inches, and secure but fast Face ID unlocking. A great mid-range iPhone. From $1,049

The 514 might not have the best specs on the market, but it’s hard to beat for value – and you’re essentially just running a web browser. A durable, versatile, productivity machine. $349

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Canon Pixma Pro-1

OnePlus 7

If you have some serious photo printing to do, the Pro-1 will exceed your expectations with a 12-ink system that can output prints up to A3 in size, and at a decent speed too. $1,499

OnePlus specialises in putting out some very good phones at some very decent prices, and the OnePlus 7 fits that template like a glove. It looks great, has a top-end CPU installed, and comes with a 48MP rear camera. From $622

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It’s OK Tape Player

GPCA Carabiner

Cycliq Fly12 CE

The Playdate handheld console comes with its own bespoke games library, and features a small built-in crank as a weird extra way of controlling it, besides the usual buttons. Some of the most renowned and creative game designers are on board – we’re excited. USD$149

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A fantastic mix of classic and modern, this quirky gadget plays and records cassette tapes – but it also supports Bluetooth, so you can use wired or wireless headphones with it. You even get a blank cassette tape included, so you could make a mixtape for your significant other. From USD$75 Discover m ore a t techradar.co m/au

Acer Chromebook 514

You spend a lot of time operating a mouse, so make sure it’s the best experience with the 2S: wireless operation, 4,000 dots-per-inch resolution and multiple computer support. $98

You’ll find it hard to believe that such a little tool can have so many uses. This device is a carabiner (for hanging or carrying), two screwdrivers, a bottle opener, a key ring holder, a box cutter and more besides. It doesn’t weigh much either. From USD$29


107 Amazon Echo Wall Clock 107

The 25cm-diameter Amazon Echo Wall Clock tells the time, obviously, but it also shows one or more timers that you’ve set through your Echo speakers, showing the minutes and seconds counting down. $29

108 Arlo Ultra 108

From the 4K HDR video recording, to the wireless, battery-powered operation, it’s hard to find an area that the Arlo Ultra cameras don’t excel in. They are the perfect way to protect your home and family, 24/7. From $199

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Apple iPad Pro The best tablet money can buy, the iPad Pro brings with it fantastic looks, Apple Pencil support, genuine multi-tasking, USB-C video output, and a truly polished performance. It can even pass as a laptop replacement. From $1,229

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YubiKey 5Ci Security Key

Dimplex DXAPV3N RAVPower Air Purifier FileHub

The YubiKey 5Ci works alongside your regular password to act as another layer of security to prove who you are. Use it with password manager tools, and the likes of Facebook, Twitter, Google, Reddit and Dropbox. USD$70

Suck unwelcome particles out of the air you breathe with 99.97% efficiency, thanks to the Dimplex DXAPV3N. It’s compact enough to fit almost anywhere, and deals with pollen, dust mites, mould spores and pet dander. $149 Discover m ore a t techradar.co m/au

112 The FileHub’s main purpose is to act as a central storage drive that all your computers and devices can access wirelessly, but it also doubles up as a handy travel router and media streaming box. $75


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Optoma UHD40 This 4K projector delivers near faultless giant images, for a way lower price than you’d think possible. It’s also small enough for any living room, and upscales HD to 4K really impressively. $1,846

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Swann 1080p Wireless Smart Security Camera

Moov Now

Keep an eye on your property from anywhere, without spending over the odds, with this Swann system. It can sense motion and heat, it works in the dark, and comes with built-in storage for recordings. From $249

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The Moov Now goes to places that other fitness trackers just can’t reach, logging your activities in impressive detail and even offering feedback on your form and performance as you’re running or swimming. $80

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iRobot Roomba i7+ Samsung Galaxy The high-end, premium choice if you’re going to get a robot to clean your floors for you – View2 the super smart iRobot Roomba i7+ will even empty itself as many as 30 times before you need to do anything. $1,799

Digital board games, movie watching, photo editing – all killer on this 17-inch Android tablet. It’s pretty handy as a computer, too. $TBA Discover m ore a t techradar.co m/au

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Want uncompromised image quality without the bulk of a DSLR? This mirrorless camera has a 24MP full-frame sensor for pristine, sharp pictures, and a full range of Nikon lenses. It’s a miniature(ish) marvel. $2,899


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Give power to the whole family – plug this into your car’s socket and it gives two USB ports in the front, then another two at the end of a cable that reaches into the back. $59

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Razer Hammerhead Audeze Mobius Revolutionary in two ways: they’re the first USB-C Bluetooth planar magnetic headphones Perfect for USB-C phones or computers, these have highly effective noise-cancelling built in and sound great, handling both heavy beats and light fare with a surprisingly deft touch. $58

(which means fantastic sound quality). But connect them to a PC with a cable and they bring virtualised 3D sound that’s totally mindblowing – a big upgrade for games and movies. $628

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If you want a current-gen gaming experience without spending big money, grab the nowcheap PS4. You’ll get pristine HD gaming and a huge games library, including better exclusives than the Xbox One offers. $399

Still incredibly cheap, but the new version of this mini-computer is four times faster, has up to 4GB of RAM, supports two 4K 60Hz displays and includes USB 3 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5. From $72

Bring the full cinema experience home with this 4K HDR projector. You get unrivalled sharpness no matter how big your screen, with brightness levels that beat OLED TVs. $7,999

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This features all the essentials for a security camera – motion detection, a live feed straight to your phone, various mounting options – but adds powerful floodlights to the mix too. $379

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Easily one of the best stills/video hybrid cameras on the market, the X-T3 is a superb pick for elevating your photography. Traditional dial-based controls offer great levels of customisation, and built-in wireless makes sharing your pics a cinch. From $1,699

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Mixing trad hi-fi with ultra-modern tech, these phenomenal-sounding stereo speakers only need cables for power – otherwise they’re totally wireless, but with proper stereo, and KEF’s genius UniQ driver tech. $1,895


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Sony’s processing brilliance powers this TV soundbar – somehow, its 2.1 speaker channels sound like a full surround system, complete with Dolby Atmos height channels. It’s meaty, clear, engaging and a stone-cold bargain, with a slim, elegant design that keeps a touch of class in your AV setup. $598

There’s no better entry-level DSLR than this – it’s really user-friendly (including touchscreen control) and its 24MP sensor produces fabulous, rich images. It makes stepping up to more controlled photography easy. From $675

The Alva TT offers smarts as well as sound, featuring aptX HD Bluetooth for playing directly to wireless speakers, and it comes with a built-in phono stage, direct drive and Rega-sourced tonearm. USD$1,699

Let the Robomow RS635 Pro SX robot mower take the strain of trimming your lawn while you relax and check its progress from your phone. $5,100 Discover m ore a t techradar.co m/au

This is, simply, the best wireless speaker you can buy. It’s a detailed, powerful wall of sound from a super-sleek and smart box that packs in streaming from all the major sources, plus Apple AirPlay 2. $1,899

This computer punches well above its weight, packing an Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia graphics, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage inside a box just 21.6 cm square. From $1,082


134 Harley Davidson LiveWire

Hit the road on the back of Harley Davidson’s first electric motorcycle. The LiveWire does 0-100 in three seconds, with a max range of 234km. There are seven Ride Modes to play with, including Sport and Rain. USD$29,799

135 Quatreau SmartTap Want a minimalist kitchen setup? You could ditch your kettle and water filter jugs in favour of the cool yet pricey SmartTap, which dispenses filtered drinking water three ways: boiling, chilled or sparkling. From $3,100

136 Anker Soundcore Spirit Pro

Looking for no-nonsense Bluetooth in-ear headphones? Stop here. They’re well-fitted (and sweatproof) enough for the gym, but sound good enough to use anywhere you like. $49

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This aftermarket car entertainment upgrade has a seven-inch touchscreen, works with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus USB and DAB+. $580

Forget wristbands, or phone apps: if you really want to know how well (or otherwise) you’re sleeping, get the Withings Sleep mat under your mattress, which will give you a host of useful information. $161 Discover m ore a t techradar.co m/au

The Surface Go from Microsoft is portable, affordable and perfect for lightweight tasks wherever you are. You get a 10-inch display, specs than can handle light work, and Windows 10 on board. Be sure to get the keyboard cover. $679


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Expect to see a lot of electric mopeds making commutes in the future – they cost around 1p per mile to run. If you get one, go for this style icon – it has a range of 100km, plus a KERS system to charge itself while driving. $11,000

A 1080p Wi-Fi security camera with night vision, motion and audio detection, autoarming, multi-cam support and two-way conversation, all for under $50? Yep, that’s this. It’s a smart-home essential. $43

Plug this into a laptop with Thunderbolt 3 to get a huge graphics boost from the desktop-class AMD Radeon Pro 580 GPU it has on-board. $1,149

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This small board turns anyone into a pro podcast mixer. Plug a series of mics into it and record to memory card or PC. It’s got individual channel mixing, sound effects, headphones output and even takes and records calls. $799

Get the smart part of a smartwatch, but choose your own watch. This stylish stainless strap has a screen, activity tracking and wireless payment. $725

Capture the action as it unfolds with DJI’s dinky, super-cute, three-axis stabilised handheld camera. Thanks to a comprehensive editing suite you can add cool filters or music to your videos before sharing them. $529

If you snap this iPhone cable, you’ve got problems – it’s capable of lifting 140kg without breaking, or even pulling a car (we’re told). $49 Discover m ore a t techradar.co m/au

Travelling doesn’t have to mean giving up a multi-screen productivity setup. This Full HD screen has a single USB-C cable, to draw video and power from your laptop, giving you loads more working space. $429

Take photography to the next level with this lightbox – a grid of 25 colourful LED panels in the sides and top are controlled from its app. $TBA


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The most powerful console on the planet gives you truly 4K gaming, with HDR and Dolby Atmos support. There’s a rich range of newer games, and Microsoft is also working hard on backwards compatibility of its classics. $469

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Plug this dinky device into your TV’s HDMI port and stream in up to 4K Ultra HD and HDR – use your Android or iOS device as the remote. $79

Not only does this laptop give you a 4K OLED 15-inch display on top, but a second 14-inch 4K touchscreen built into the base. $2,599

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An iPod shuffle, but for Spotify. Sync your playlists and podcasts to play offline, connect wired or wireless headphones, and head out without the phone. It’s weatherproof, and has five hours of battery life. $153

Tile’s Bluetooth tags make it impossible to lose your bag, keys, child or whatever else you attach them to – you can see when you last had them, and they’ll ping you their location via other people’s Tile apps. The Pro is rechargable. $49

This is more than a car USB charger. It has Amazon Alexa built in, providing a voice AI while you’re on the road, which you can use to get directions, control your smart home, play an audiobook, or anything else. $39

This smart bike lock unseals itself when you approach your bike, and offers GPS tracking of your bike if nicked. It can also detect tampering and blast out a deterring 90dB alarm. The battery lasts about two years. €269 (approx. $434)

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Useless in the kitchen? Not anymore – stick this app-connected sous vide gadget into a water bath and you’ll be serving up perfectly cooked meat, fish, steamed puddings and veggies every time. Control it via phone or the touchscreen. $159

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This smart track-builder set has an app that times your runs, and pushes you to best your own records and beat challenges. $299


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This FM and DAB digital radio will keep you company in any room in the house, and you can also stream audio to it from Bluetooth devices, and access internet radio – all of which sounds superb. $398

The S9000 is super-effective on longer facial hair and coarse stubble, and thanks to its SkinComfort rings, it won’t irritate your face. $699

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As if being a super-thin, stylish 13-inch laptop isn’t enough, Dell also packs in a stunning 4K screen that raises a smile every time you use it. There’s plenty of meaty processing power here, too. From $1,700

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PC VR is still largely cabled, but you can be more free with this backpack PC you wear while in room-scale VR. An Nvidia RTX 2080 GPU powers it, with a six-core processor and SSD: this is as realistic as VR gets. $6,859

These lightweight in-ear wireless headphones tune their sound to match your specific hearing capability, so music and movies you play through them sound exactly like they were intended to. Just fantastic. $299

You don’t have to mop your kitchen floors any more, because the iRobot Braava m6 will do it for you – it covers ground efficiently and effectively, and can be monitored and operated from your phone. $739

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Still our favourite over-ear headphones, years after their release. Not only do you get sumptuous, rich sound, but they’re a style icon too – high-quality leather never gets old (but looks great if it does). $1,249

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Get all kinds of audio on your car stereo through the magic of Bluetooth and FM radio, whether it’s tracks from a USB stick or streaming from your phone (which can be charging at the same time). $13

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Going paperless can change your life for the better and free up a lot of space – and the Doxie Go SE will do a slick job of converting all your A4 documents into pristine digital versions. It’s portable, too! $199

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Panasonic GZ2000 Brother This flagship OLED TV doesn’t just bring incredible contrast levels and rich colours: the HL-L8260CDW

If you’re going to get a remote-controlled car to send zooming around, go for the best you can get: the Traxxas 58034-1 Slash gives you long-lasting, all-weather, tough driving that really has a kick. $545

whole panel has been tuned like a Hollywood mastering monitor. It’s better than cinema. From $6,000 Discover m ore a t techradar.co m/au

169 This printer will tidily churn through all the jobs you throw at it, quickly and cost efficiently. $379


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This state-of-the-art car sat nav dishes out real-time navigation and traffic information, and comes with IFTTT integration, so you can connect it to a range of other smart devices. $604

Dip your toes into drone flying with the T3 Award-winning Ryze Tello, featuring flight technology from DJI. The Tello is fully programmable, so you can code in Scratch, then upload your own modes and flight characteristics. It’ll fly up to 100 metres. $149

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Game on the go with Nintendo’s compact handheld console. The Switch Lite has integrated controls, supports all Nintendo games that can be played in handheld mode, and is designed to last seven hours per charge. $294

Audi goes electric with a stunning SUV that takes you 0 to 100kmh in 5.7 seconds, with a top speed of 200kmh. To assist with speed, wing mirrors are ditched in favour of cameras that beam images to two interior OLED displays. The interior is typically stylish from Audi, featuring a plethora of displays. From $140,000

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One of the top budget turntables money can buy, the Essential III is the ideal player for those who want open, detailed sound without breaking the bank. It’s a looker too, coming in glossy white, red or black. $519

Forget what you think you know about the limitations of laptops, because the Razer Blade Pro – with its 17-inch screen, Intel Core i7 processors, Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics and custom lighting – blows them all away. Expensive, but you’ll feel why when using it. From $5,199

KitchenAid Artisan Foreo Luna Mini 2 Lay-Z Spa Foreo’s dinky, soft silicone facial cleansing Cook Processor device reaches deep into your pores to remove Helsinki AirJet Revolutionise your home cooking with KitchenAid’s covetable all-in-one appliance. Use it to chop, crush, slice, puree, mix, whip or knead a variety of ingredients and dishes. $2,099

up to 99.5% of dirt, oil and dead skin, including make-up and old moisturiser. The result? Cleaner, shinier, healthier skin for you, all thanks to just one minute twice a day. $179 Discover m ore a t techradar.co m/au

Inflate, fill, relax. The Helsinki is one of the world’s first all-weather inflatable hot tubs – Freeze Shield tech ensures your water doesn’t ice over in winter. There’s room for seven in here. $1,499


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Even the hoovering can be enjoyable if you pick the right gadget for the job. Enter the Dyson V11 Absolute, with the freedom of a cordless model, superior suction and a choice of three cleaning modes. $1,199

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Gaze up at the stars like never before with the Celestron Astro Fi 102 Mak-Cas Wi-Fi telescope, which adds app control from your phone to what is already an outstanding set of optics. $654

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No all-in-one desktop can match the 5K iMac for style and finesse, and you might spend as much time looking at it admiringly as actually using its incredible 27-inch screen. It comes crammed with high-quality, high-power components, too. From $2,799

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Boosted Stealth Motiv Ring Improving your health starts with knowing Electric Skateboard where you are now, then setting goals. The Travel up to 22kms per full charge with this epic electric longboard. The Stealth deck’s construction is inspired by that of a snowboard, with deep carving capabilities to boot. $2,499

discreet, waterproof Motiv Ring tracks sleep and fitness 24/7, giving you a complete picture of your wellness and how to improve it. It’s available in three colours. $395 Discover m ore a t techradar.co m/au

184 Biolite CampStove 2 One of our favourite camping stoves, the nigh-on smokeless CampStove 2 can not only grill, cool and boil your food in the wilds, it’ll generate power during cooking to charge your phone too – heat is converted into electricity. As long as there are sticks around you’re sorted. $199


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Heading into the wilderness? Make sure everyone has one of these, which enables you to send messages or GPS locations to each other from your phone even with no signal, with a range of around six kms. $252 (two pack)

186 Astro C40 TR Gaming Controller Made for PS4 and PC, this is a customisable pro-level controller. It has remappable buttons. $296

187 Packed Pixels 4K

This extra monitor for your laptop actually hooks onto your other screen, so they sit side by side. Its 15-inch size manages to pack in a 4K display, so there’s just tons of detail to work with. $TBA

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Go beyond the vinyl revival and digitise your old tapes! Stick your old lovelorn mixtapes into an audio file to share online, or recover some classic bootleg recordings you’ve missed. $69

Keep your phone in view while driving so you can use it as a sat-nav, and keep it juiced with built-in wireless charging. Just grab and go when you get there – no need to unplug. $55 Discover m ore a t techradar.co m/au

Control everything from one remote, or with your phone. You can create shortcuts, like making one button turn on the TV, Blu-ray player, speakers and dim the lights. $355


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Superheroes in training, this one’s for you! Use this kit to build and customise your own Avengers tech, using easy block coding to give it super-cool abilities like night vision, speed tracking and ‘light powers’. $231

Planning a backpacking trip any time soon? Tentsile’s lightweight shelter can be suspended in mid-air (you use trees as anchor points), enabling you to sleep off the ground to stay better insulated in the colder months. $675

Take the worry and difficulty out of keeping an eye on your little one with the Halo+ – it features high-quality video with night vision, a portable monitor and access straight from your phone as well. $899

Get ready for some serious cooking with Neff’s gorgeous Slide & Hide built-in oven. Choose from 12 heating programmes, including Hot Air Grilling and Bread Baking, then let the oven clean itself after use. $2,594

Turn your dumb appliances into smart tech and monitor how much energy they’re using with Eufy’s clever plug. It’s compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, and, via the EufyHome app, can be controlled remotely. $33

Foldable and ultra-portable, this dinky quadcopter can fit inside a backpack or large pocket no problem. It benefits from just over 20 minutes’ flight time and can capture 4K video at 100Mbps and 12MP stills. $1,299 Discover m ore a t techradar.co m/au

Want to launch your own podcast, or want your existing podcast to sound more pro? Blue Yeti’s USB mic is an essential bit of podcasting kit for either scenario, and simply plugs straight into your computer or laptop. Get broadcasting! $159

Stay motivated to achieve peak fitness with these sweat- and water-resistant true wireless earbuds. They have voice smarts and up to nine hours’ listening time, with more from the case. And the sound quality is truly brilliant. $349

Reduce back pain and improve your posture with this revamped, smart personal posture trainer. When attached to your upper back, the Upright Go 2 gently vibrates when you slouch, encouraging you to correct your stance. $149


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If you think your phone takes pics as good as a compact camera, you don’t have this. Its big sensor gives DSLR-like images, it has a pop-up viewfinder and proper flash, a 24-200mm zoom, a flipping screen and 20fps shooting. $1,888

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With two DACS on board, as well as a quadcore processor for reducing noise distortion, this hefty beast is ideal for audiophiles who shiver at the thought of playing high-fidelity music through their phones. $2,199

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Super-charge your oral health with WaterPik’s flossing toothbrush, enjoying a deeper clean that really reaches into those crevices between your teeth, as well as removing harmful debris. $481

Keep tabs on your living space with Nest’s smart security camera. It records Full HD video from a 4K sensor, giving you lossless zoom, and thanks to infrared LEDs it can still give you a clear picture of the room even if it’s in darkness. $470

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Apple TV 4K This is the streaming box for videophiles. Apple’s movie service is the biggest Ultra HD/ HDR/Dolby Atmos store out there, and other streaming services have apps with 4K HDR support, all in a slick interface. You get a free year of Apple’s streaming service, too. $249 Discover m ore a t techradar.co m/au

205 YI 4K Action Camera

YI’s action cam shoots in 4K at 30fps and, thanks to an excellent LCE 7 layer all-glass lens and Sony Exmor-R IMX377 sensor, the quality is top-notch, even in lower light situations. $321


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There’s room on the GSD S10 utility bike for you plus two little ones, or your suitcase or food shop – basically, 180kg of cargo. Impressive considering it folds down and is no longer than a regular bicycle. $7,200

Making a cuppa has never been easier than with this voice-enabled, app-controlled smart kettle. Save drink types in the app, and create a schedule, or use Baby Bottle Mode to heat water for your small one’s feed. $236

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There’s nothing wrong with facial and body hair, but if you’d rather be free of it, try IPL (intense pulsed light). It’s easy and effective. $679

Give your skin a boost with a nourishing face mask, applied with Foreo’s smart mask device. The UFO speeds up treatment time, and uses Hyper-Infusion tech and T-Sonic pulsations to ensure the best approach for your skin. $316

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For decadence, how about a smart scent composer that can digitally mix scented oils to create personalised perfumes for your home? USD$800

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Transform your commute or urban joyrides with Gtech’s nifty electric city bike, designed with step-through frame to make getting on/off a breeze. The 1.4kg battery recharges in three hours and has a 30-mile range. $1,800 Discover m ore a t techradar.co m/au

208 York Fitness Active 120 Treadmill

The Active 120 folding treadmill has 13 workout programs and a body fat analyser to help you reach your body goals. All in your own home! $988

Need a camera drone for surveillance, or one that gives you complete control over camera composition? The Phantom 4 Pro with highres 20MP camera does just that and offers OcuSync HD tranmission for a first-person view. $2,399

If you’re new to smart home tech, start small with this affordable Wi-Fi smart plug with voice control. When it’s connected to your smartphone via the Kasa app, you can control any appliance plugged into it when you’re away from home. $29


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Though it’s not strictly road legal, Xiaomi’s folding M365 is a really nifty electric scooter for blasting about. It can reach up to 25kph and has an 30km range when fully charged. $599

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A must for backpacking and adventuring, the LifeStraw Go removes up to 99.999999% of bacteria and 99.999% of parasites from water taken from streams, rivers and puddles, turning it into clean drinking water. $45

The 4,400mAh ThermoCharge portable power pack and hand warmer delivers over six hours of continous heat, or a decent phone top-up. $52

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Garmin excels at outdoors watches, and the Marq Expedition is the best (and most expensive) of the lot: you get topographic maps, ascent tracking, a blood oxygen monitor, plus all the usual basics, in a high-end design. $2,749

The surface of your phone is a germ motel. Give it the clean it needs with this smartphone santiser – simply sit your phone inside and PhoneSoap will quickly kill 99.99% of the bacteria growing. $145

Have trouble rising on autumn and winter mornings? Program this wake-up lamp to wash your bedroom in a cheery light akin to a natural sunrise, and rouse you with a selection of wakeup sounds or the radio. $75

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With the FridgeCam installed, you can view the inside of your fridge to double-check what groceries you have in. SmarterAssist tech scans any barcodes on your refrigerated food to let you know when it’s expiring. $271

Available in five sizes, from 49 inches to a huge 82 inches, Samsung’s budget QLED telly offers something for everyone. The picture is mesmerising, thanks to the combination of HDR 1000 and a Q Mastering Engine processor. From $1,750

Designed to help you fall asleep faster, Dodow uses breathwork to get you into a relaxed state conducive to a peaceful night’s nod. A blue light pulses on the ceiling, and your job is to breathe in time with it. $80

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One of the best wrist assistants out there, this is a fitness tracker, a music player, a time teller, a heart-rate monitor, a weather forecaster, a call maker and more. From $449

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Sennheiser Ambeo Livall MT1 Soup up your home cinema with the mighty Smart Helmet Ambeo soundbar, designed to deliver studiograde 3D sound. Five high-fidelity tweeters and six long-throw woofers produce 30Hz bass for an audio experience that rivals professional setups, all from one box. $2,749

Upgrade your bike helmet with the Livall, which adds LED turning signals, integrated hands-free voice calling, built-in fall detection and an SOS alert button to use if you get into trouble. $150

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The best gaming headset available, bar none. there wireless without lag, so you can react instantly to what you hear. It’s comfortable for long periods, and has a top-quality mic that retracts neatly when you don’t need it. $449

Our favourite action cam gives you huge videos from a small body. The key thing is that you can actually see what’s in your stunning 4K video thanks to HyperSmooth, GoPro’s incredible digital stabilisation tech. $495 Discover m ore a t techradar.co m/au

This GPS for motorbikes has two modes: in one, its arrow indicates your next turn, taking you all the way to your destination. In its other mode, it just points to your end point, so you can have an adventure on the way. You get simple, glanceable and intuitive navigation right in your field of view. $184


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