Adobe has offered a glimpse of its powerful generative AI video capabilities powered by the Adobe Firefly Video Model.

These new AI-driven features have been created to provide film editors and video professionals with an all-new toolbox to enrich their creativity, fill gaps in their timeline an enhance existing footage.

Firefly Video Model is yet another of Adobe’s family of generative AI models including an Image Model, Vector Model and Design Model.

The new Firefly-powered Text to Video and Image to Video capabilities will be available later this year on firefly.adobe.com.

Generative Expand, which allows users to enlarge a frame of an image or video to match the existing content, will also be embedded directly into Premiere Pro, one of the industry’s leading video editing applications.

Text to video capabilities will also allow creators to generate videos simply by using text prompts.

There will also be access a range of camera controls including angle, motion and zoom to finesse their videos and fill gaps with generated B-roll in their timeline.

Users who want to be notified when the Firefly Video Model is available in beta can join a wait list here.

Adobe Firefly has already been used to generate more than 12 billion images globally.

“Building upon our foundational Firefly models for imaging, design and vector creation, our Firefly foundation video model is designed to help the professional video community unlock new possibilities, streamline workflows and support their creative ideation,” said Ashley Still, senior vice president, Creative Product Group at Adobe.

“We are excited to bring new levels of creative control and efficiency to video editing with Firefly-powered Generative Extend in Premiere Pro.”

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On September 7 ALDI have another ECOVACS DEEBOT vacuum available as part of their Special Buys.   The DEEBOT NEO 2.0 will be available at ALDI until sold out for just $349, half of its usual RRP.

The DEEBOT NEO 2.0 delivers a high 5,000Pa of suction power and a 5,200mAh battery that will keep it sucking for up to 180 minutes.

Once the battery drops low the vacuum returns to its dock to recharge before completing its cleaning when the battery is charged.

The DEEBOT NEO 2.0 can detect carpet floors thanks to its ultrasonic sensors and prevent carpet from getting wet while mopping.  When on carpets it can also automatically boost suction for the deeper clean.

The maps are updated in real time while cleaning with the maps used to clean your house the most efficient way possible.

The DEEBOT NEO 2.0 supports Google Home and Amazon Alexa control and can also be controlled using the ECOVACS app on your smartphone.

The DEEBOT NEO 2.0 is available as part of ALDI Special Buys from September 7th for $349, while stocks last.

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Floorcare brand Tineco’s range of Wet and Dry vacuums will be available at Harvey Norman from today making their home cleaning solutions accessible to a wider range of Aussie shoppers.

The range includes four models, at the top end a new S7 Steam which uses 140 degree steam to make a deep clean on tough stains like sticky or well set spills.

At $1199 it’s a premium product that will be a game-changer for many hard floor homes. Like all the Tineco products it has a self-clean feature to get it ready to use after each use.

A real innovation sits in the Floor One S6 FlashDry which is a strong wet and dry solution but it’s docking base solves one of the core pain points for wet and dry vacuums which is the cleaning of the vacuum itself after each use.

The dock uses 70 degree temps to wash the brush roller for two minutes, then a 70 degree hot air to remove residual water from every component including a dual-direction rotation of the brush to make it dry so there’s no moisture, no smell – just a vacuum ready to use again.

Down the lineup is the Floor One S5 Extreme which has a brush that goes right to the edge for a strong corner clean, and the entry level iFloor 2 which is lightweight but still a one click auto-clean of the brush roller after use.

All four models are at Harvey Norman with the Tineco Floor One S6 Flashdry priced at $899, the top of the range Tineco Floor One S7 Steam $1199 the Tineco Floor One S5 Extreme priced at $749 and the Tineco iFloor 2 just $399.

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Have you ever walked into a commercial space and immediately noticed how clean and tidy it is? Cleanliness in commercial spaces goes beyond just maintaining appearances. It’s important for health, safety, and efficiency. 

For business owners and facility managers in Australia, maintaining a clean environment in the commercial facility is a top priority. However, one of the biggest challenges they face is making sure that their commercial cleaning equipment is always working in top condition.

If you want to keep your commercial space spotless, it is important to have reliable cleaning equipment. But did you know that regularly maintaining your commercial cleaning equipment can greatly affect its performance and lifespan? 

In this article, we’ll dive into why regular maintenance of commercial cleaning equipment in Australia is so important. 

The Importance of Regular Maintenance

• Securing Efficiency and Performance

When you take the time to regularly check and service your equipment, it runs more smoothly and effectively. This means your cleaning is done faster and with better results.

For example, imagine you have a commercial floor scrubber. If you regularly clean and replace its brushes and pads, the scrubber will clean floors more thoroughly and efficiently. 

On the other hand, if you neglect these simple maintenance tasks, the scrubber might leave dirt behind or even damage the floor. 

• Prolonging Equipment Lifespan

Regular maintenance of commercial cleaning equipment in Australia will increase its lifespan. By taking care of your equipment, you can avoid sudden wear and tear.

For instance, if you have a commercial vacuum cleaner, regularly checking and replacing the filters and belts can prevent the motor from overworking and breaking down. 

Cost-Effectiveness:

• Reducing Repair Costs

When you routinely check your equipment, you can spot potential problems early and fix them right away, which helps avoid expensive repairs down the line.

For example, a common issue with floor scrubbers is the wear and tear on brushes. If you regularly inspect and replace worn brushes, you can avert damage to the motor and other parts of the machine. This maintenance task can save you from a hefty repair bill or even the cost of a new machine.

• Maximising Return on Investment

Investing in regular maintenance ensures that your commercial cleaning equipment continues to provide value over time. By keeping your equipment in top shape, you make sure it works efficiently for as long as possible, giving you the best return on your investment.

For instance, let’s say you spend a small amount each month on maintenance for your equipment. Over the years, this helps you avoid major breakdowns and costly replacements. 

A cost-benefit analysis might show that spending $100 a year on maintenance can save you from a $1,000 repair bill or the $5,000 cost of replacing a machine. 

In the long run, regular maintenance is a cost-effective strategy that helps you get the most out of your commercial cleaning equipment.

Improving Cleaning Quality

• Consistent Cleaning Standards

Well-maintained commercial cleaning equipment makes sure that the cleaning is top notch. When your equipment is in good condition, it works more effectively, providing a thorough and reliable clean every time. 

This means that whether you are cleaning floors, carpets, or surfaces, the results are always up to the highest standards, reflecting well on your business.

• Preventing Contamination

Maintaining and regularly cleaning your commercial cleaning equipment is essential in preventing cross-contamination. Clean equipment means that dirt, bacteria, and other contaminants are not spread from one area to another, which is especially important in industries like healthcare and food service.

For example, in a hospital, using a well-maintained floor scrubber with clean brushes can prevent the spread of harmful bacteria from one patient room to another. 

Similarly, in a restaurant, a clean and well-serviced vacuum cleaner ensures that food particles and debris are effectively removed without spreading germs. 

Steps to Implement a Maintenance Routine

Creating a Maintenance Plan

A regular maintenance timetable is important for keeping your commercial cleaning equipment in top condition. 

Start by identifying the specific maintenance needs of each piece of equipment. 

Here’s a sample maintenance schedule:

• Daily: Empty vacuum bags, clean brushes, and wipe down equipment.
• Weekly: Check and clean filters, inspect power cords, and lubricate moving parts.
• Monthly: Replace worn brushes and pads, inspect belts, and deep clean the equipment.
• Quarterly: Inspect all parts thoroughly, including motors and electrical components.

Closing Thoughts

By implementing a maintenance routine, you can save money on repairs, maintain high cleaning standards, and keep your equipment running smoothly. 

Start today by creating a simple maintenance schedule, training your staff, and considering professional maintenance services.

Remember, regular maintenance will protect your investment and provide a cleaner, safer environment for everyone.

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Uniden has released a new range of advanced yet affordable baby monitors to give parents even greater flexibility to keep an eye on newborns and toddlers.

There are three new models in the line-up in the award-winning Uniden BabyWatch range – BW2511, BW3531 and W4501 – which have been priced to keep them within easy reach of budget-conscious customers.

The range feature Uniden’s signature high-quality while keeping the prices down to make them accessible by even more families who are feeling cost of living pressures.

Every model features a colour screen along with sound detection, temperature monitoring and two-way talk so parents can see and hear their child clearly and talk to them and soothe them remotely.

They also have onboard night vision so parents can keep the room light off and still clearly check on their child in the middle of the night.

Prices start at less than $100 for the Uniden BW2511 ($99.95) which has a 2.8-inch colour screen, night vision and six lullabies that can be played to calm the child down and help get them off to sleep.

Moving up to the BW3531 ($159.95) and the screen size increases to 4.3-inch and the camera can be panned and tilted to see even more of the room.

The Uniden BW4501 ($229.95) has a full HD clamp camera which can be placed anywhere in the child’s room.

It also has sound and movement alerts and the ability to record to an SD card.

“We developed these new products keeping in mind the financial pressures Australians are under, while still providing all the favourite baby monitor features in an affordable package,” says Brad Hales, National Marketing Communications Manager for Uniden.

“We know that young families are seeking reliable products from trusted brands and believe these new additions, starting at under $100, really open up the category to a wider group of parents and carers.”

FEATURES

UNIDEN BW2511 2.8” Baby Monitor – $99.95

– 2.8” Colour Screen

– Temperature Display

– Night Vision

– Six Lullabies

– 2-Way Talk

– Time Task Function

– Sound Detection

– Camera Rotating Stand

UNIDEN BW3531 4.3” Baby Monitor with Pan & Tilt Camera – $159.95

– 4.3” Colour Screen

– Pan & Tilt Camera

– Temperature Display

– Night Light

– Night Vision

– Eight Lullabies including White Noise

– 2-Way Talk

– Time Task Function

– Sound Detection 

UNIDEN BW4501 4.3” Baby Monitor and Clamp Camera – $229.95

– 4.3” Colour Screen

– FULL HD (1080P) Clamp Camera

– Portability with Battery Backup

– 4 X Local Digital Zoom

– Room Temperature Display

– Room Humidity Display

– Selection of 4 Lullabies

– 2-Way Talk “Walkie Function”

– Ability to Record to SD Card

– Sound and Motion Alert

www.uniden.com.au

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Belkin has launched a new range of surge protection power boards which can give customers peace of mind knowing their expensive appliances and electronics are protected.

The new line up was engineered in Australia by the local Belkin team to make sure it meets the needs of local customers.

Starting at $34.95, the Belkin Surge Protection products are available in one, four, six and eight outlet options with the surge protection range up to 1800 joules.

They also incorporate fast-charging dual USB-C power delivery ports and MOV (metal oxide varistors), six or 11 point safety systems and all housed in a durable yet elegant white design.

Belkin is so confident of the quality of its surge protection products it even offers a Connected Equipment Warranty (CEW) which goes way a lot further than a regular warranty.

The CEW covers customers in the event of damage by electrical surges or lightning strikes while connected to a Belkin surge protector to a value of up to $70,000.

Each product also comes with a two year warranty along with CEW.

“Surge Protection is one of our most important categories in this region,” said Jamie Laing-Reece, Head of Product Management, Belkin ANZ.

“We know that Australian and New Zealand consumers want their key home technology to be protected, and it’s now more important than ever with the cost of connected devices on the rise.

“Storms can be wild and unpredictable, so it’s vital that consumers can rely on a brand like ours for enhanced protection and peace of mind.”

KEY FEATURES

Know you’re protected at a glance

A built-in indicator light shows you that your protection is active and working, and lets you know if it’s time to change your surge protector. A recessed power switch offers security against accidental shut off.

Hardworking  MOV’s

High-capacity metal oxide varistors (MOVs) absorb damaging excess energy and release it as heat to protect your connected device

2m power cord and built-in wall mounts

The 2m power cord allows for easy placement under a desk or behind appliances. Plus, built-in mounting holes give you the flexibility to hang, mount, or attach your surge protector where you need it.

 The 4, 6 and 8 outlet models share the following:

Power Delivery and dynamic PPS technology. 

The USB-C ports offer Power Delivery charging to compatible devices, so you’ll charge faster than using standard USB-A ports. Onboard PPS (Programmable Power Supply) technology detects the connected device and negotiates the optimal amount of power needed for an ideal fast charge.

Dual USB-C ports

Two Fast Charging USB-C Power Delivery and PPS ports provide convenient expansion and flexibility for when you’re missing a power brick. You’ll have up to 30W of power shared across the two ports to fast charge smartphones and many other devices.

Protected by an 11-point safety system

Your device is plugged into a protector that offers overvoltage, over-temperature, overload, over-current, short-circuit and clamping voltage defense. It offers 3-line AC protection (ground, neutral, and line) and is made from material that passes a Glow Wire Test at 850℃. An indicator light shows when surge protection is active, and a warning light shows when the power coming through is not grounded.

Specifications

1 Outlet Surge Protector

– 1,800 joules of surge protection to protect the life of your electronics and appliances

– $30,000 CEW* for connected devices

4 Outlet Surge protector

– 525 joules of surge protection to protect the life of your electronics and appliances

– $40,000 CEW* for connected devices

6 Outlet Surge protector

– 650 joules of surge protection to protect the life of your electronics and appliances

– $50,000 CEW* for connected devices

8 Outlet Surge protector

– 900 joules of surge protection to protect the life of your electronics and appliances

– $70,000 CEW* for connected devices

Pricing and Availability

The 4, 6 and 8 outlet surge protectors can be found at JB Hi-Fi, Officeworks, The Good Guys, Bunnings and Belkin.com/au in Australia.

The 1 outlet surge protector is coming soon.

1 Outlet Surge Protector – $34.95

4 Outlet Surge Protector – $79.95

6 Outlet Surge Protector – $89.95

8 Outlet Surge Protector – $99.95

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ECOVACS ROBOTICS is offering a new Aldi Special Buy next week – the DEEBOT NEO 2.0 PLUS robotic vacuum and mop which includes an auto empty station for true hands-free cleaning.

It will be priced at $499, half the usual recommended retail price, from June 19.

It will be the first time ECOVACS has offered a robotic vacuum with an auto empty station at Aldi.

The DEEBOT NEO 2.0 PLUS has 5000Pa suction and a 5200mAh battery that offers three hours of runtime so it can clean 370 square metres on a single charge.

And when it is time to charge, it returns to the auto empty station where the dust and debris from the robot will be uploaded to a 5L dust bag.

Of course the DEEBOT NEO 2.0 PLUS can vacuum and mop at the same time depending on the surface so it’s ideal for those customers looking to buy their first robot vacuum or those looking to add a second to a multi-level home.

Under the hood is the SmartNavi 3.0 laser mapping and navigation system and can also be controlled with Google Home or Amazon Alexa smart home assistants.

The unit could also be controlled using the ECOVACS home app

“We are proud to be able to deliver such an incredible product for under $500 at a time when Australians are balancing cost of living pressures against a desire to own a feature-rich robotic vacuum cleaner,” said Karen Powell, Regional Director, ECOVACS ANZ.

“The new DEEBOT NEO 2.0 PLUS delivers strong improvements across the board as we evolve our NEO range. We know that many Australians have been waiting for an auto-empty station to arrive to the ALDI Special Buys aisle and we have delivered this alongside incredible suction and run time among many other benefits that reinforce our goal to make home robotics as accessible as possible.

A spokesperson for ALDI Australia said: “We’re excited for the arrival of the ECOVACS DEEBOT NEO 2.0 PLUS to ALDI’s Special Buys aisle.

“The new product is packed with innovation, including an auto-empty station, and offers a wide array of convenient functions, all for the incredible ALDI price of just $499.

“It’s the perfect choice for customers seeking to streamline their cleaning routine and reclaim valuable time in their day.”

The DEEBOT NEO 2.0 PLUS will go sale at Aldi as part of the Special Buys on June 19 for $499.

Key Features At A Glance:    

– Compact Auto-Empty Station: With its large 5L dust bag, the auto empty station enables the robot to empty its dust and debris into the station without you needing to lift a finger. And at only 27cm high, it allows for easy placement in various furniture spaces for convenient storage.

– 5000Pa suction power: Unleash superior cleanliness with the 5000Pa suction power unrivalled within its price range, perfect for homes with pets and children.

– 180 minutes of runtime: Power up your cleaning routine with our 5200mAh battery, ensuring an impressive 180-minute cleaning experience.

– Automatic charging and continuous cleaning: Long cleaning times are no problems for the DEEBOT NEO 2.0 PLUS. If the battery is low, it automatically returns to the auto empty station. As soon as it is fully charged, it continues cleaning the floor where it left off.

– Automatic Carpet Recognition: With its ultrasonic sensors, DEEBOT NEO 2.0 PLUS navigates around carpets during mopping to avoid making them wet and boosts suction in the single-sweep mode for effective dust removal from carpet crevices.

– Fast and Accurate Mapping: the Smart Navi 3.0 LDS laser navigation system continuously scans the home environment, and updates maps in real time despite environmental changes. If the robot is moved, it can also relocate itself to avoid getting lost or missed spaces.

– Mapping of several levels: Scan and store multiple maps of different floors of your home. The robot will customise its cleaning path once identifying which map it is in. You can also customise which room you’d like the robot to clean in sequence on each floor.

– App control: You can use the app to conveniently control your robot from any situation and schedule a cleaning time or check the current cleaning status. Maps can be stored and individually adapted – with functions including Virtual Boundary, which limits the robotic vacuum cleaner’s operating area.

– Customised Cleaning: customise specific suction power, water flow and cleaning sequences for each room in the home.

– Smart Home Device Compatibility: Experience convenient, hands-off controls via Google Home or Amazon Echo – simply link your smart home devices to your robot.

– Stress free updates: The intuitive robot manages its own updates using ‘Over The Air’ technology. You can just update your APP to get the functions optimised and extended.

– High Efficiency Air Filter: Breathe easy while your robot cleans. With its High Efficiency Filter, your robot will reduce airborne triggers while vacuuming.

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Panasonic has launched Multishape – an all-new modular personal care system for men that offers hair trimming, shaving and even brushing their teeth – It’s like five products in one.

The Panasonic Multishape let’s you declutter but still enjoy all the benefits of having multiple products.

And being so handy, the Multishape all-in-one solution is an ideal travel companion.

The Multishape main unit offers amazing flexibility thanks to the five attachments you can choose from which will tackle all your personal care needs.

So instead of switching to another device all users need to do is to switch their attachment.

The main unit has a rechargeable lithium ion battery and is waterproof so you can use it in the shower.

It comes with the head/ hair/ body trimmer kit which has a wide blade to trim head hair or other larger areas.

Users can adjust the length by 0.5mm increments from 0.5mm to 30mm using the easy dial.

Multishape has four additional optional attachments which can be purchased separately.

These include:

– Beard/Hair Trimmer Head – precision trimming down to 0.5mm made possible by a specialised blade and engineering and is made for areas that require precision – head hair, beard, around the ears and the sideburns.

It is simple to control with an adjustment dial that gives trimming options from 0.5mm to 20mm.

It has two additional comb attachments and is safe for use in the shower.

– Three-Blade Shaver Head – this has a multi-fit arc and three individual floating blades to shape snugly around the contours of the face and provides a close and even shave.

It can be used for those who want to create individual beard styles and for cleaning the neck when you have stubble or a longer beard.

 – Nose/Ear/Facial Trimmer Head – built for comfortable trimming for areas like nose and ears.

This trimmer head is fitted with double-edged cutting blades to efficiently trim without pulling.

And the vacuum function cleans up stray hair and the specialised Vortex Cleaning System uses water to clean the trimmer head easily and thoroughly.

– Electric Toothbrush Head – you can now easily pack your toothbrush. This attachment uses sonic vibration technology and comes with two types of brush heads. The ultra-fine bristle brush uses 0.02mm bristles to reach into periodontal pockets and provide deep cleaning that efficiently removes plaque and bacteria, while being gentle on the teeth and gums.

The multi-fit brush has tufts of flat bristles on both edges and in the middle of the brush to thoroughly clean.

Every trimmer for the Multishape comes with Panasonic’s cutting edge Japanese blade technology while the shaver also uses nano-sharpened stainless steel blades.

The Multishape not only saves you money but also reduces clutter and eliminates the need to carry extra chargers and batteries.

The Panasonic Multishape is priced at $299 and includes the beard/hair/body trimmer head.

The Beard/Hair trimmer head is priced at $99, Three-Blade Shaver $109, Nose/Ear/Facial trimmer head $89 and the Electric Toothbrush head is $109.

It can be purchased now from The Shaver Shop.

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ECOVACS has launched its all new DEEBOT T30 PRO OMNI – the latest robot vacuum and mop and self-cleaning station with features that improve the cleaning efficiency and make your life easier.

The new DEEBOT T30 PRO OMNI Is available now and is priced at $1799.

This unit builds on the already impressive catalogue of features including advanced mapping, navigation, mop riser, runtime and introduces the new TruEdge cleaning and Anti-Tangle technology.

The self-cleaning station is also 30 per cent smaller than previous models and the robot vacuum itself offers ECOVACS’ strongest ever robotic vacuum suction at 11,000Pa – one of the strongest in the market.

ECOVACS has taken on board customer feedback to improve the product across all areas to make it easy to use and more intuitive both in the robot unit itself and within the companion app.

In the ten months since the previous model was launched, ECOVACS has come up with 10 new innovations.

1. TRUE EDGE ADAPTIVE MOPPING

The DEEBOT T30 PRO OMNI maintains the usual round robot shape but now includes an advanced and adaptive extendable mopping arm.

Utilising the new TruEdge adaptive edge mopping technology, the T30 PRO OMNI can now reach areas which were neglected by other robot vacuums including edges, corners and around table and chair legs.

The extendable mopping arm has several degrees of extension to adapt to the cleaning situation.

2. MINI OMNI STATION

ECOVACS has redesigned 90 per cent of the components from its previous Omni station to reduce the size by 30 per cent and allow it to fit into tighter spaces and under counters.

One of the biggest changes is the open water tank design which at 42cm high only requires 60cm of clearance to remove refill and replace the tanks in the station.

It also has a front opening maintenance design to access it easily no matter where it’s located.

The station also cleans the mop pads by washing them with 90-degree Celsius water and drying them with 45-degree Celsius hot air.

The mini Omni station only needs to be cleaned itself every 150 days making it a truly hands off cleaning system.

3. ZERO TANGLE TECHNOLOGY

The DEEBOT T30 PRO OMNI offers improved cleaning performance with zero-tangle Anti-Tangle technology that uses specially designed roller brushes with dual comb teeth arrays to reduce hair entanglement.

This three step process offers up to 99.4 per cent cleaning efficiency with a specially designed V-shaped roller brush doing most of the heavy lifting.

4. STRONGEST EVER SUCTION

The DEEBOT T30 PRO OMNI offers 11,000 PA suction, a result of the powerful new high speed motor, to provide the ultimate cleaning performance.

This is an 80 per cent improvement when compared to the suction power of the previous model.

5. PLACE AND SWEEP – SPOT CLEANING

Another new feature to help you tackle unexpected messes and spills is the new Spot Cleaning button.

With a single press, the user simply places the DEEBOT in the affected area and it will clean a 1.5m by 1.5m area to address dirt and spills and any other spaces that need a fast cleanup.

6. FOOT TOUCH CONTROL

Foot Touch Control is a direct response to consumer feedback with the cleaning cycle now able to be activated with a simple foot press on the DEEBOT’s front bumper.

This gentle push can also resume the cleaning programme if it has been paused.

7. INTELLIGENT MOPPING

The DEEBOT T30 PRO OMNI has an intelligent mopping feature which can detect different levels of dirt during cleaning.

The robot’s cleaning strategies are then adapted based on the level of dirt present and you end up with a clean and hygienic home.

8. 9MM AUTO-LIFTING MOPPING

Customers concerned about having a vacuum and mop in the same unit can relax knowing that they will never ever have damp carpets thanks to the Auto Lift mops which are raised to 9mm – that’s 4mm higher than the previous model – to prevent cross contamination and to keep carpets and hard floors dry and clean after DEEBOT T30 PRO OMNI has completed its cleaning cycle.

9. PHONE WIDGETS AND APPLE WATCH SUPPORT

The new ECOVACS home widget provides a shortcut to whole home cleaning and return to charge commands right from your iPhone’s home screen.

This new feature takes advantage of the iPhone’s Dynamic Island feature and gives you a status update at a glance as well as intuitive controls to pause, resume and return the unit to the station.

The DEEBOT can now also be connected to the ECOVACS Home app on their Apple Watch so they can monitor and execute basic controls right from their wrist.

10. BLUETOOTH QUICK PAIRING

Set up of the DEEBOT T30 PRO OMNI has also been made even easier thanks to Bluetooth Quick Pairing which eliminates the need to switch between devices and get you up and running even faster.

These 10 new features on the DEEBOT T30 PRO OMNI build on the existing and market leading ECOVACS technology.

These include:

– TrueDetect 3.0 – Precision Cleaning, Obstacle-Free: Imagine a robot that anticipates users’ every move, gracefully navigating around furniture and obstacles like a seasoned professional. That’s the power of TrueDetect 3.0. This advanced system utilises real-time scanning and sophisticated algorithms to map users’ homes, creating precise cleaning paths. With millimetre-level accuracy, obstacles become a non-issue.

– TrueMapping 2.0 – Mapping Made Easy, Cleaning Optimised: Forget tedious mapping sessions and say goodbye to manual adjustments. TrueMapping 2.0automatically creates high-resolution 2D and 3D maps of homes in 6 minutes, even adapting to complex layouts and furniture arrangements. This means the DEEBOT remembers every corner, ensuring efficient and targeted cleaning no matter the configuration of the spaces.

– Intelligent Housekeeper Mode – Personalised, Effortless Cleaning: The robots adapt their cleaning to users’ specific needs and preferences with the Intelligent Housekeeper Mode. This innovative feature learns user habits and adjusts cleaning parameters like frequency, suction power, and water volume to deliver the perfect clean every time. No more manual adjustments— let the DEEBOT take care of the thinking while users enjoy a spotless home.

– Voice Control Redefined, Cleaning Simplified: YIKO makes it easier to control the DEEBOT with just voice! This advanced voice assistant understands users’ commands, translates them into actions, and responds with helpful feedback. ECOVACS launched YIKO as the industry’s first natural language and interactive assistant in 2022, and it has since been further enhanced with features such as two-way communication, offline processing, task adjustments and more. These features offer an immersive cleaning experience and improve the DEEBOT’s ability to understand and respond to user commands, serving as an intelligent housekeeper. By simply saying “OK YIKO”, cleaning becomes even more convenient and effortless.

PRICIND AND AVAILABILITY

The DEEBOT T30 PRO OMNI is available now from Bing Lee, Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Retravision, Robot Specialist and ECOVACS online and is priced at $1,799.

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Dyson has re-invented the mop with its first dedicated wet floor cleaner – the Dyson WashG1 – which brings its trademark engineering and development to make it even easier and hygienic to clean up messy spills.

The Dyson WashG1 features the company’s latest floorcare technology to pick up wet and dry debris in a single sweep on hard floors.

On board is a one litre clean water tank to cover up to 290 square metres so the Dyson WashG1 can use hydration, absorption and extraction technologies to remove and separate debris at the same time to ensure easier maintenance and hygiene.

“Most of us vacuum our homes regularly. But whilst wet cleaning is considered a necessary chore globally, many of us don’t know why we do it beyond the vague notion of hygiene, says Charlie Park Vice President of New Product Development, Dyson Home.

“In fact, cleaning with water is essential to rehydrate and remove tough, dried-on stains.

“Over the years, a vast array of wet floor cleaning formats have emerged to help us tackle this chore yet users’ expectations are often left unfulfilled when it comes to stain removal, pick-up performance and floor finish.

“Dyson engineers solve the problems others ignore and we thrive on the challenge of creating better technology.

“The Dyson WashG1 is the result of this; our first dedicated wet machine to wash hard floors, properly and hygienically.”

The Dyson WashG1 uses two highly absorbent microfiber filament rollers which counter rotate while pulse modulated pump sprays water evenly across 26 hydration points along the full width of each roller.

The combination of the high density microfibre and the steady flow of clean water ensures liquid spills are absorbed while dry dirt, debris and hair are caught in the filaments.

Dyson engineers deliberately position the two rollers at opposite ends of the machine to create a longer dwell time on stains with each pass of the unit for faster stain removal.

Under the hood is Dyson’s unique technology which can separate debris and dirty water to provide a hygienic no touch disposal.

The dirty water is extracted from the rollers while a secondary nylon-bristled inner brush bars remove the dirt and debris from the rollers and flick it into a removable debris tray.

This tray is built with a 500 micron mesh to separate the dirty water from the larger debris before the dirty water is collected in a 0.8 litre capacity tank.

Both water tanks have been designed with larger openings to make it easy to maintain and clean.

Users can select the level of hydration required based on the type of debris and the type of flooring.

The Dyson WashG1 allows for easy manoeuvrability and edge to edge cleaning thanks to the two motors that sit within each roller and spin in opposite directions.

This product inherits technology from the Dyson Omni Glide with casters that provide better balance and weight support while the low cleaner head height makes it easy to reach underneath furniture.

The new Dyson WashG1 wet floor cleaner is available for pre order now and it will be priced at $999.

Customers who purchase through Dyson Direct will receive an additional set of rollers with every unit purchased.

To purchase or to learn more go to the Dyson site.

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Leading intelligent home robotics company Roborock has unveiled its most advanced robotic cleaner the S8 MaxV Ultra – a powerful one-stop cleaning system with advanced features to make it even more efficient and convenient.

The S8 MaxV Ultra, which was unveiled in a media event in Cairns recently, has Reactive AI 2.0 Obstacle Recognition and a built-in voice assistant.

It also has a flexi-arm to extend the side brush and get into places usually not accessible by a robot vacuum.

Roborock is the number one brand globally in the robot vacuum cleaner space and has sold more than 15,000,000 units in 170 countries.

The company spends more than $US300 million annually in research and development.

And to learn more about the customer experience, Roborock’s engineers even man the phones when offering support to users.

The Roborock engineers have created a hands-off cleaning experience that will be useful in homes of all shapes and sizes.

“Customer preferences are shifting towards products that are capable, intelligent, and can easily integrate with their smart home,” says Richard Chang, Founder & CEO of Roborock.

“Our mission at Roborock is to create companions that will make everyday tasks simpler and more enjoyable through technology.

“The S8 MaxV Ultra is the embodiment of that mission, combining smart technology with powerful cleaning to create a device that’s more than a vacuum—it’s a smart home companion that’s adaptable, efficient, and remarkably intuitive to use.”

The Roborock has a new Flexi Arm design which can extend the side brush into corners and low areas under furniture so it can sweep up dirt as close as 1.68mm from the edges.

The S8 MaxV ultra has 10,000Pa of suction power along with a DuoRoller Riser Brush and VibraRise 3.0 mopping system.

This makes it one of the most powerful robot vacuums in its class.

The DuoRoller Riser Brush means less tangles and a faster clean while the VibraRise 3.0 mopping system moves 4,000 times a minute to offer intense scrubbing action.

It can also rise 20mm so as not to cross contaminate while vacuuming your carpets.

The Reactive AI 2.0 Obstacle Recognition and Avoidance System can identify and avoid items in its path and even recognise different types of dirt and stains to adapt its cleaning accordingly.

It uses PreciSense LiDAR Navigation System which allows it to navigate precisely within your home and map the floor plan to ensure it creates the most ideal cleaning and mopping path.

The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra also has a built in voice assistant which works even without a wi-fi connection.

This allows users to control the unit just by using their voice.

You get its attention by simply saying “Hello Rocky” and then issue commands including stopping, starting, cleaning a specific room, cleaning around where an accident spill occurred, returning to the base station and much more.

It is also compatible with Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant.

The S8 MaxV Ultra also has a pet recognition function and can travel around your home to help you locate your pet.

When it sees your pet, it will automatically stop its main brush and move out of the way to avoid scaring them.

There is also a deep cleaning mode that can help clean around where your pets frequent in your home.

You can control it all with the new Roborock Smart Plan technology and customizable app which is compatible with Matter for even simpler smart home connectivity.

It also comes with the RockDock Ultra for added convenience.

This is where the smart robot vacuum comes to charge as well as empty the dust, remove dirty water, add clean water and clean the mops with hot water and heated air drying.

The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra is available now and is priced at $2,999.

Stay tuned to Tech Guide for a complete review of the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra in the coming weeks.

* Stephen Fenech travelled to Cairns as a guest of Roborock

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Not too long ago, most households equipped with air conditioning could only use it to cool spaces during summer, relying on separate gas or electric heaters in the colder months.

Fortunately, technological advancements over the past three decades have significantly boosted the presence of reverse cycle air conditioners in the HVAC industry, offering substantial benefits to homeowners in Australia.

A reverse cycle air conditioner efficiently cools your home during the summer and provides warmth in the winter, all through a single, energy-efficient system. This simplicity makes it an exceptionally effective method for heating your home using electricity.

Now, you might wonder what other advantages these reverse cycle units have. Let’s explore in more detail.

The Many Benefits of Reverse Cycle Air Conditioners

1)   Energy Efficiency

A reverse cycle air conditioner is among the most energy-efficient types. It generally uses less energy than other air conditioners, which means lower electricity costs.

These modern reverse cycle systems are highly advanced and cost-effective, making them a popular choice for large households that need consistent heating and cooling all year round.

2)   Keeps Your Home Warm During Winters

Unlike conventional gas or portable electric heaters, which generate heat, a reverse cycle air conditioner absorbs heat from the outside air to warm your home, making it more energy efficient.

To explain, refrigerant circulates through an external coil, capturing heat from the air outside. This refrigerant is then compressed and moved through a fan coil inside the house, releasing heat into the room. Remarkably, the system can do this even in freezing conditions.

A reliable reverse-cycle air conditioner is designed to perform in cold weather. It includes an automatic defrost cycle to ensure efficient operation. Therefore, even when temperatures drop low, your reverse-cycle air conditioner can effectively heat your home.

3)   Cost Effective

The primary benefit of a reverse cycle air conditioning system is its cost-effectiveness in terms of electricity usage. This system absorbs heat from the outside air rather than generating heat by burning fuel like gas or electric heaters do. And using freely available natural air beats and any type of fuel!

Moreover, reverse cycle air conditioners are highly energy-efficient for both cooling and heating, even in extreme temperatures. They also recycle the air over a dozen times per hour, so they use less energy than expected.

4)   Good for Zoning

Zoning refers to individualised climate control and is crucial because each room in a house may need a specific temperature. The zoning capabilities of reverse cycle air conditioners enable you to activate air conditioning in select areas based on your needs.

For instance, you can heat or cool high-traffic areas like the living room during the day and then switch to conditioning the bedrooms at night.

This feature also allows you to maintain different temperatures in various parts of your home, providing optimal climate control. It’s ideal for accommodating family members who prefer different levels of warmth or coolness!

5)   Quieter Operation

Many people prefer air conditioners that operate quietly. Reverse cycle air conditioning systems are very popular for being quieter than other types of air conditioners.

It makes them suitable for households with small children or for those who wish to avoid disturbing neighbours or guests. Modern reverse cycle air conditioners are designed to minimise operational noise, as excessive noise can decrease comfort and lead to customer dissatisfaction over time.

6)   Durable and Long Lasting

Reverse cycle air conditioners typically have a lifespan of up to 20 years, which can be extended through regular servicing, cleaning, and routine maintenance.

It offers not only comfort, space efficiency, and ease of use but also allows you to enjoy air at your preferred temperature throughout your home.

Final Words:

Reverse cycle air conditioners offer year-round comfort, seamlessly switching between heating and cooling to suit any season. If you’re thinking about upgrading or installing a new system, reaching out to your nearest distributor is a great way to get personalised advice and start enjoying perfect indoor temperatures all year long.

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Imagine if you can heat up some food without an oven or a microwave. Well, imagine no more – the IQU Group has released the Heatsbox GO – a new lightweight appliance that can heat up your meal in a matter of minutes.

The Heatsbox GO has a leakproof design and  is the same size as a regular lunchbox and includes an integrated heating element at up to 100W of power with temperature control that can be managed from the companion app.

Engineered and patented in Switzerland, the self-contained Heatsbox GO can heat your meal in between 15 and 25 minutes.

The heat is distributed throughout the dish consistently like a microwave so your food is cooked evenly.

Heatsbox GO is ideal for anyone who wants to eat a hot meal but who doesn’t have access to a microwave.

It is ideal for tradies on building sites, campers and other people working outside or in remote areas who don’t have access to a kitchen or staff room at meal times.

The inner dish can fit up to 925ml or up to 600g of food and is powered by its own internal rechargeable battery.

The Heatsbox GO can be controlled via the Heatsbox app which allows users to control the temperature and cooking time and even schedule the heating so your meal is ready to eat when you want it.

Users can also use the Heatsbox GO without the app.

All they need to do is simply press the button on the device until it turns red – and when the button changes colour to green the meal is ready to eat.

The default temperature is 80 degrees Celsius.

The internal battery can be recharged with a USB-C cable either from a power point if you have access to one or with the same portable powerbank that you would use to charge your smartphone on the go.

Heatsbox GO has a lid and base cover for the dish so it can be held safely and without being burned.

The inner dish is also removeable for easy meal preparation and cleaning.

The Heatsbox GO is available now from Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi and other selected retailer and is priced at $199.

https://iqu2u.com

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Dyson has launched the new software update called CleanTrace which makes it possible for Dyson users to visualise their cleaning paths in real time using their smartphones and Augmented Reality.

The company has also released a new phone clamp which can attach your smartphone to the Dyson vacuum wand and, through the phones camera, can see the clean path.

Dyson’s extensive research has shown that not everyone has the same thoroughness when it comes to vacuuming and areas are often missed.

But at the same time, the study shows that we also clean the same spot repeatedly which reduces their efficiency and wastes valuable time.

By using CleanTrace to visualise your cleaning paths in real time with AR, the user can see where they’ve cleaned and the spots that need attention.

CleanTrace works by recognising the shape of the vacuum’s cleaner head and the motor tone when it’s turned on.

CleanTrace unites several technologies including LIDAR from the user’s smartphone which helps create a map of the room and overlays a cleaning pathway using augmented reality.

The software was inspired by the Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum cleaner which knows where it is in your home it also knows where it’s cleaned and where it still needs to go.

“We realised that we could all learn a thing or two from the methodical cleaning approach of our robot vacuums,” says Charlie Park – VP of Engineering, Dyson Home.

“Unlike most humans doing the cleaning, Dyson robots know where they are in the room, where they have been, and where they have yet to go.

“With the Dyson CleanTrace, we add this extra layer of cleaning intelligence to the Gen5detect vacuum. It gives you the ability to see where you have and haven’t cleaned, which, combined with our on-board particle sensing technology, gives proof that the floor is truly clean.”

After you’ve finish cleaning the owner can remove the phone from the clamp and then scan the whole room to check that you’ve done a good job.

The CleanTrace software update can be accessed through the MyDyson app.

The Easy Clamp system attaches to the Dyson Gen5detect vacuum, the company’s most advanced vacuum cleaner, and the app is compatible with Apple iPhone 12 and later.

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The kitchen has become the latest room in Australian homes that’s getting even smarter and driven even further by AI according to research carried out by Samsung.

Samsung’s Cooking Research Report reveals 60 per cent want to smarten up their home with AI-powered kitchen appliances.

The report coincides with the launch of Samsung Cooking – the company’s first connected smart kitchen which includes an impressive line-up of new appliances with AI onboard to make cooking even smarter.

The research showed that time poor Australians a spending up to $4,000 a year on takeaway lunches during the working week despite cost of living pressures.

This move is more for convenience but still does come at a cost, but respondents revealed they want to make cooking easier and more efficient with 93 per cent willing to use AI for their meal planning and preparation.

The kitchen is an ideal example of the challenges Australians are facing today – they have less time to prepare meals and are frustrated with the time it takes to cook multiple dishes at the same time.

The new Samsung range includes the Oven Flex Door which allows users to cook two meals separately at the same time and also check on their progress remotely through a built in camera.

The latest Samsung Family Hub refrigerators Can even detect and catalogue of all the food placed inside using an AI camera

“Samsung has been investing in AI for more than a decade, and it is something we see come to life in our connected appliances,” says Jeremy Senior, Vice President, Consumer Electronics, Samsung Australia.

“It is no secret that many Australians today are time poor, which is reflected in these findings and their focus on convenience over cooking at home.

“Our built-in cooking range is the latest addition in Samsung’s AI connected-home ecosystem, and through the power of Samsung’s innovative technology and AI, we are excited to provide home chefs of all levels with innovative technology that combats the pain points faced in the kitchen.

“The robust new smart cooking line-up from Samsung includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods and dishwashers, all with innovative new tech solutions, inspired by the rapidly growing adoption of AI in the home.”

The other barrier for cooking apart from time pressures of everyday life is also a lack of inspiration and ideas when planning meals according to 43 per cent of respondents.

The other roadblock, says 42 per cent, is not having the right ingredients.

More than half (53 per cent) of Australians agree they could benefit from an AI-powered device in their home and that it would be of most use to them in the kitchen.

The new Samsung built-in cooking range works hand in hand with the Samsung Food App which can recommend recipes for busy households and meet all dietary preferences.

Another reason behind the interest in bringing AI into practise it to also reduce food waste according to 46 per cent of those surveyed.

Australians see the introduction of AI as a positive change and 60 per cent are willing to invest in AI kitchen appliances in the next few years.

The whole range is optimised with Samsung SmartThings app which lets you monitor and control smart home products including the new Samsung built-in cooking range.

Key technology included in the Samsung Built in Cooking Range includes:

– Wi-Fi Connected: Allowing Australians to remotely monitor and control their oven, cooktop, and range hood from their smartphone – whether it be to pre-heat on the way home, through to auto-cook settings from the comfort of their couch.

– AI Pro Cooking: With a built-in AI camera, end-to-end professional quality cooking will be made easy, fun, and shareable. Without needing to open the oven door, cooking can be optimised through recipe selection, and post-cook highlight videos created to share with friends or across social media.

– Dual Cook Flex: Some oven models will include two compartments that can be set to two different temperatures, as well as when multi-cooking a flexible door means one zone can be checked without interrupting the other – providing both time and energy efficiencies (when only using the top half).

– Samsung Food: A personalised, AI-powered food and recipe app, to support Australians plan their weekly meals. Samsung Food offers more than 160,000 recipes, acting as a personal assistant that helps Australians discover new dishes, create tailored meal plans and order ingredients online. The service also helps users control their cooking appliances and access guided cooking experiences.

The new Samsung built-in cooking range is available now to buy from samsung.com/AU and from retail partners including Harvey Norman and The Good Guys.

Link to Samsung cooking range: https://www.samsung.com/au/cooking-appliances/

Range and pricing info 

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Tech company Acer, best known for its laptops, has expanded into the lifestyle home appliance space in Australia with its new Acerpure range.

These include air purifiers, an air circulator and a vacuum cleaner.

Acer is also looking to enter the beauty and cooking space later this year.

Australians are moving towards wellness-orientated tech solutions and Acer decided to respond to that demand with a range of simple yet smart appliances that can improve air quality and provide greater comfort and easier cleaning in your home.

“Acerpure’s mission is to provide technological innovations to resolve various consumer concerns and provide better home living,” said Gaba Cheng, Managing Director Oceanic Region, Acer.

“Acerpure uses technology to solve human problems and seamlessly integrate intelligent devices into the lives of consumers, offering high-efficiency lifestyle products for a healthier home and life.”

In Australia, hayfever effects one in five people while one in nine adults and one in five children suffer from asthma.

Nearly half of Australian households (48 per cent) have a dog and this can affect the air quality in your home.

Indoor air quality is now something many Australians are taking notice of and they are purchasing air purification products to avoid any issues with that could trigger sensitivities in their families.

The products also have companion apps so you can easily control and monitor the device is annual air quality.

THE ACERPURE AUSTRALIAN RANGE

Acerpure Cool 2-in-1 UVC Air Circulator and Purifier – $599.00

The Acerpure Cool is a 2-in-1 Air Circulator and Purifier that blends air purification and air circulation in the home.

It is powered by state-of-the-art UVC purifying technology featuring a 4 in-1 HEPA filter, Acerpure Cool eliminates 99.9 per cent of bacteria, allergens, airborne pollutants and particles.

At the same time, Acerpure’s high-performance air circulator function optimises air distribution, promoting an even and refreshing atmosphere and maintaining an ideal balance of temperature and air quality for maximum comfort.

Acerpure Pro UVC Air Purifier – $1,599.00

Under the hood of the Acerpure Pro is the most advanced UVC purifying technology and a 4 in-1 HEPA Filter – the most efficient and reliable purifier for larger spaces in the home or even office environments, providing coverage that spans up to 116 square metres.

The Acerpure Pro also has smart CO2 detection system, helping consumers to monitor air pollution in the area as well as providing a safer and cleaner indoor environment.

Acerpure Pro Vero Eco Air Purifier – $369.00

The Acerpure Pro Vero Air Purifier incorporate post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials in the chassis.

The whole chassis is made with 35 per cent PCR materials, which helps decrease 20 per cent CO2 emissions during its production compared to using virgin plastic.

Vero’s green mode reduces power consumption by intelligently detecting air quality and switching to the correct mode, as well as displaying the air quality through three-segment lights, with green for good air quality, yellow for moderate, and red for poor air quality.

Acerpure Cozy Pedestal Air Circulator Fan – $289.00

The Acerpure Cozy can project air up to 25 metres away, completely circulating the air five times per hour to every corner of the home.

This is all thanks to its 3D Airflow Technology. It has a greater range and more concentrated airflow than a standard fan for improved indoor air circulation.

Sixteen touch-activated speed settings and 90-degree up/down, 90-degree left/right oscillating direction adjustment enable easy and accurate control.

Acerpure Clean Lite Cordless Vacuum Cleaner – $199.00

The Acerpure Clean Lite Cordless Vacuum Cleaner can help you simplify household chores by offering convenience, portability and powerful cleaning in one product.

If offer edge-to-edge cleaning capability and versatile brushes, this vacuum will reach every corner, nook and cranny in your home with ease, and provide efficient and effective cleaning performance.

The Acerpure Clean Lite Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is weighs just 550g with 13000Pa suction pressure power.

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ECOVACS is returning to Aldi Special Buys with its DEEBOT NEO robotic vacuum cleaner and mop on March 6 and are offering it half price for $399.

Usually priced at $799, the ECOVACS DEEBOT NEO is packed with features to keep your house neat and tidy including laser-based mapping and navigation technology.

The product is compatible with Google Home or Amazon Alexa so it can be integrated into your home’s smart ecosystem and controlled with your voice or with your smartphone.

At this price it is ideal for those customers who want to purchase their first robot vacuum or for those customers who want to add a second device to their home.

READ TECH GUIDE’S REVIEW OF THE ECOVACS DEEBOT NEO

“Robotic vacuum cleaners continue to be highly sought after by Australians keen to save time and reap the many other benefits of having robotics in their home,” says Karen Powell, Regional Director, ECOVACS ANZ.

“Our work with ALDI continues our mission to bring ‘Robotics For All’ by making innovative technology available at a great price and is reinforced by the many passionate consumers that have shared with us the numerous ways that having a DEEBOT can positively impact their day-to-day lives in real and practical ways.

A spokesperson for ALDI Australia said: “We are excited to welcome back the ECOVACS DEEBOT NEO to our Special Buys aisle.

“This time-saving product has been incredibly popular with customers and those who missed out the last time it was available in the middle aisle will be thrilled to have another chance to get their hands on this top of the range vacuum at the low ALDI price of just $399.”

ECOVACS has put together ways Aldi customers who purchase DEEBOT NEO can put the device to good use to save them time and effort.

CLEAN UP PET HAIR

If you have a dog or a cat or several pets, the DEEBOT NEO’s 2,600Pa suction power can keep your floors clear of pet hair.

The robot vacuum goes out every day and vacuums your carpets and mops your floors before returning to the charging station to recharge the internal battery.

HELPFUL FOR THE ELDERLY

Cleaning is not as easy when you get old and if you have reduced mobility it’s near impossible.

This is where the DEEBOT NEO comes in. It can do the cleaning for you and it can all be controlled from the companion app on your smartphone.

All you need to do is empty the dusty bin and change the water.

GET BACK YOUR TIME

If you live a busy lifestyle the DEEBOT NEO can give you the time usually spent on cleaning back to you so you can spend more time with your family and enjoy other leisure activities.

MULTI-ROBOT HOMES

If you live in a multi-storey home, you can add a second robot vacuum at this reduced price to ensure the rest of the house stays clean.

Or you can buy two if there is still stock available at Aldi and have one for upstairs and one for downstairs.

OTHER KEY FEATURES

– Compatible with Auto-Empty Station: Available separately, the ECOVACS Auto-Empty Station can hold the dust and hair collected for up to 30 days, dramatically reducing the need to frequently clean the dustbin. Enjoy your home being cleaned for weeks with ease.

– Automatic charging and continuous cleaning: Long cleaning paths are no problem for the NEO. If the battery is low, the DEEBOT NEO automatically returns to its docking station. As soon as it is fully charged, it continues cleaning the floor where it left off.

– Mapping of several levels: Scan and store multiple maps of different floors of your home. The robot will customise its cleaning path once identifying which map it is in. You can also customise which room you’d like the robot to clean on each floor.

– App control: You can use the app to conveniently control your robot from any situation and schedule a cleaning time or check the current cleaning status. Maps can be stored and individually adapted – with functions including Virtual Boundary, which limits the robotic vacuum cleaner’s operating area.

– Customised Cleaning: customise specific suction power, water flow and cleaning sequences for each room in the home.

– Smart Home Device Compatibility: Experience convenient, hands-off controls via Google Home or Amazon Echo – simply link your smart home devices to your robot.

– Stress free updates: The intuitive robot manages its own updates using ‘Over The Air’ technology. You can just update your APP to get the functions optimised and extended.

– High Efficiency Air Filter: Breathe easy while your robot cleans. With its High Efficiency Filter, your robot will reduce airborne triggers while vacuuming.

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Tineco has unveiled its new Floor One S6 Pro Extreme – a 3-in-1 smart floor cleaner for mopping and vacuuming that also cleans itself.

The Floor One S6 Extreme Pro has improved suction power and mopping capabilities to handle both wet and dry messes in your home.

The unit comes with a Continuous Fresh Water Flow system which can swap out dirty water for fresh water 400 times per minute while you’re cleaning.

The Intelligent iLoop Smart Sensor technology can detect and adjust the clean including suction, roller speed and fresh water flow based on how dirty your floors are to ensure the best possible results.

There are several cleaning modes including Ultra Mode which can offer a deep clean that can kill 99 per cent of germs in seconds.

The Floor One S6 Extreme Pro also offers Suction Only mode that cleans without water and offers suction so you can easily and quickly clean up small spills.

There is also a small LCD display so you can see the mode, cleaning status and battery level.

And when the floors are completely clean the display turns from red to blue.

It has a uniquely designed brush head which makes edge to edge cleaning and reaching those hard-to-reach spots even easier.

The Tineco Floor One S6 Extreme Pro comes with three microfiber rollers, two dry filters, one bottle of Tineco cleaning solution and a charging dock.

The Tineco Floor One S6 Extreme Pro is available now and is priced at $999 at JB Hi-Fi and soon available at other retailers.

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Ever wished AI could help you take the guesswork out of cooking a perfect steak. That wish has now been granted with the Perfecta – the world’s first AI-powered cooker grill.

And not only is it smart – it’s also fast. You can cook a steak to perfection in less than two minutes.

Perfecta uses vertical burners which can cook at 900-degrees Celsius and, when a cut of meat is inserted, it measures the shape and thickness and uses dual sided cooking so there is no flipping required.

Whether you like your meat rare or well done, the Perfecta can deliver the right doneness (that is actually a word!) each time.

Perfecta also works with chicken, pork, burgers and fish and you can even cook a pizza.

It’s all fully automated – and eliminates the risk of overcooking and undercooking.

Perfecta has been optimised to deliver the right condition for the Maillard reaction which is a chemical reaction between proteins and sugars that gives cooked meat it flavour.

And the result is perfect sear on the outside, the desired doneness on the inside and the right level of moisture retention.

Perfecta is available to purchase now from seergrills.com

* Stephen Fenech travelled to Las Vegas for CES with support from Samsung, LG and Hisense.

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Samsung has shared its plans and insights for AI at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and unveiled AI-enabled visual display products, digital appliances and the upgraded Ballie rolling AI robot.

But Samsung was very quick to point out – they’re not coming late to the party with AI – they’ve already invested more than a decade of time and energy into the technology.

Samsung says AI will enable connected technologies to improve people’s daily lives but will stay in the background.

“With the emergence of artificial intelligence, smarter, better experiences will redefine how we live,” Jong-Hee (JH) Han, Vice Chairman, CEO and Head of Samsung’s Device eXperience (DX) Division said.

“Samsung’s broad portfolio of powerful devices, along with the pursuit of open collaboration, will help bring AI and hyper-connectivity to all.”

Samsung re-introduced Ballie a rolling robot that was first introduced in 2020.

Today Ballie has evolved into an AI companion that can interact with other smart devices and offer customised tasks and services.

Ballie is also equipped with a short throw and long throw projector to display content as well.

Samsung’s new 2024 Neo QLED TVs are powered by a new NQ8 AI Gen 3 processor to make upscaling to 8K quality even better and faster.

But AI isn’t just restricted to TVs. Samsung is deploying AI into its appliances as well starting with the Bespoke 4-Foor Flex refrigerator with AI Family Hub.

This refrigerator has a 32-inch screen but also includes the new AI Vision Inside which uses internal cameras to recognise up to 33 different food items as you’re putting them in or taking them out of the fridge.

And with this information, the refrigerator can suggest recipes based on the ingredients inside.

The Samsung Bespoke AI Laundry Combo is an all in one washer and dryer featuring the AI Hub – a 7-inch display that is the control centre for managing your laundry.

It can also remember users habits via machine learning and suggest cycles that will save you time, water and energy.

Samsung’s new bespoke Jet Bot Combo also employs AI to offer an effective cleaning experience thanks to AI object recognition which can distinguish even more objects as well as detecting stains and spaces.

This also means the robot vacuum can recognise the type of floor it encounters and the length of carpet and adjust its settings to match.

SmartThings is at the centre of Samsung’s connected home vision.

Spatial AI will now help connected devices recognise the living space and routines of the user to come up with a more personalised home management experience.

SmartThings uses LIDAR on connected devices like robot vacuum cleaners and create digital floor plans to easily check the status and location of all your devices.

In March, SmartThings will roll out the upgraded 3D map view for a more detailed experience on Samsung smartphones and TV’s.

And if you want to add more family members and friends to your SmartThings ecosystem, they simply have to scan a QR code so that they can have their own routines recognised.

On the sustainability side, Samsung is also ramping up its efforts and partnering with other companies to help customers live more responsibly.

A new feature called SmartThings AI energy mode utilises AI to help track your energy usage and create ways to help you save and optimise your power.

Part of the SmartThings energy strategy is partnering with Tesla to connect products like Powerwall home batteries and electric vehicles along with solar inverters and wall connector EV charging solutions.

This collaboration will be able to help customers in numerous ways and help drive more responsible energy usage and extend the usage time of any backup energy stored in the Tesla powerwalls.

Samsung is also bringing the home and the car closer together with a few new home-to-car capabilities.

Samsung has also partnered with Hyundai Motor group with both parties having access to home to car and car to home services thanks to the smart things connectivity.

“Using Hyundai Motor Group’s software-defined vehicle, SmartThings will now work with Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles through the app,” Haeyoung Kwon, Head of Infotainment Development Center and SDV Execution Sub-Division at Hyundai Motor Group

 said.

“All of us at Hyundai Motor Group appreciate our partnership with Samsung, and we’re excited about the new features we’re bringing to your vehicles through smarter connectivity.”

Using SmartThings, users will be able to use their voice to remotely perform functions in their car including heating it up in advance or opening and closing windows.

The SmartThings connectivity can also work the other way with users able to manage and control home functions from their car.

Samsung has deepened its longstanding partnership with Harman to transform the way users experience driving.

“Samsung’s leadership in consumer technology — together with HARMAN’s automotive expertise — has opened the door to game-changing experiences like HARMAN Ready Care, Ready Vision and Ready Display,” Michelle Gattuso, Vice President of Product Management at HARMAN said.

“But now, the work we do with Samsung is getting even more integrated. Samsung and HARMAN are working in lockstep to bring even more impactful experiences to the entire in-cabin ecosystem.”

* Stephen Fenech travelled to Las Vegas for CES with support from Samsung, LG and Hisense

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