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AirPods 5 and AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging are like a greatest hits rollout of AirPods Pro — just without the hearing health or heart-rate modules

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support Two AirPods 5 models: 50% better ANC, Adaptive Audio and Live Translation A step up model boasts wireless charging and volume swipeable stems $129 / £129 for AirPods 5; $149 / £149 for AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging If you watched our Apple event coverage , you'll know that Apple's decided to double up on its non-Pro AirPods rollout as it did before, and each model within the new AirPods 5 duo features ANC, whether you really felt you wanted it or not. And Apple definitely wants you to want it, because along with an "all-new multiport acoustic architecture" in this open-fit style, the company claims the new onboard ANC will remove up to 50% more external noise compared to AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. One of the key upgrades here is Live Translation inclusion in both sets (previously the sole preserve of the Pro lineup) as well...

The Roomba Duo is a floor-cleaning behemoth that can pull a tiny robovac from its hat — and it's iRobot's attempt at rejecting the 'spec wars' and trying 'something different, something new'

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support The iRobot Roomba Duo is a robot vacuum concept One chunky, powerful mopping and vacuuming robot... ... with a regular, small robovac docked in its hat, for detail work When it comes to robot vacuums, size matters. Robovac makers need their bots to be powerful, but also small enough to get into tight spots. The two things are often incompatible. iRobot has come up with an imaginative solution. The iRobot Roomba Duo is a two-in-one bot in the truest sense. In its full form, it's a big, chunky floor cleaner, with a bulky body is large enough to contain everything you need for serious cleaning oomph. Then, in the upper part hides a regular robot vacuum that's compact enough to take care of detail work. (Image credit: Future) I spoke to Adam Pope, Chief Engineer & Vice President of Product Planning & Development at iRobot, to get some more insight...

Everything you need to know about pre-ordering the iPhone Duo and the iPhone 18 Pro in Australia

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support After months of leaks and rumours, Apple has officially unveiled its new Pro iPhones for 2026, alongside the much-anticipated iPhone Duo foldable handset and a slew of other product launches. If you’re looking to upgrade to the iPhone 18 Pro , iPhone 18 Pro Max or iPhone Duo, I’ve put together this guide on everything you need to know about pre-ordering any of the three handsets in Australia, including when preorders start, how much you’ll pay and all the best deals we’ve found. Aside from the official Apple Australia store, as with any iPhone launch a wide range of retailers and telcos across the country are also offering pre-orders for all three phones, and we’ll update this page as soon as the offers go live. Want to know more about the new iPhones and other new products that Apple unveiled? Scroll to the bottom of this page or check out our full coverage...

UK government lays out 'refreshed approach to space' including boosted comms and defence capabilities

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support The British government is using its UK Space Strategy to drive growth and reindustrialise the country £7.8 billion fund will back the project until 2030 Funding will boost European rocket programs, space science and exploration, rail connectivity, astronomy and space science research, and space weather forecasting The British government has announced a multi-faceted UK Space Strategy which seeks to “reindustrialise the country” with a £7.8 billion investment between now and 2030. Uniting a number of scientific and communications programs, the strategy is also part of the UK’s defense plans, which have been under fire in recent months. While improved rail connectivity and satellite communications for rural communities will make a difference to everyday life, the program is largely focused on various scientific research projects, from pioneering orbital assembl...

The Breville Barista Express produces “consistently great espresso” — and it’s now dipped under AU$600

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support If you’re truly serious about coffee in Australia and looking to introduce a coffee maker into your kitchen, then Breville is a brand you’re likely to consider. It’s easy to see why — not only is Breville a regular feature in my guide to the best coffee machines in Australia , but it also makes reliable, easy-to-master machines that, most importantly, brew a great cuppa. The Barista Express is one such machine, and while it is a few years old now, it’s still an easy recommendation, especially now that it’s available for AU$595 on Amazon . Barista Express (Charcoal): was $719 now $595 The Breville Barista Express might require a bit of trial and error to dial in the perfect settings, but it educates you as to what makes a perfect brew. Plus, once the optimal settings are found, you’re rewarded with a delicious espresso time after time. View Deal The Breville B...