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Tom's Guide
12 hours ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Don't wait for Prime Day — these 5 Amazon deals under AU$25 are already too good to miss
There are just three weeks to go until Prime Day, but while that may signal we're not far away from a deluge of deals, it doesn't mean there aren't plenty of bargains already available on everyone's favourite online retailer, Amazon. Buying anything for less than AU$50 on Amazon is a win, especially when you can snag a couple of items that you'll actually use instead of wasting valuable funds on something that doesn't bring you any joy. Right now, the online giant has some fantastic bargains for well under AU$50, and these 5 Amazon deals are excellent finds, if I do say so myself. From discounted personal care items to smart home gadgets, these deals offer genuine value for money. While there are plenty of great deals on Amazon for AU$25 and under, such as grocery items and household essentials, this round-up will focus exclusively on tech and lifestyle products. If you're keen on unearthing more bargains for under AU$25, you can check out the complete list of Amazon's daily deals. So, without further ado, here are my top five Amazon deals for AU$25 worth shopping right now. Now, this deal is technically over AU$25, but it comes in close to the target price. If you're constantly on the go, be it commuting or travelling, there's no better accessory to have than a portable power bank for your devices. Our colleagues over at TechRadar give it top marks in their best power banks guide, as it can fast charge your phone or your laptop with ease, and still have extra juice left over. Hitting your fitness goals can be tricky, and it always helps to have the right tools in your arsenal to get you there faster. The Homebuds Digital Scales provide accurate results every time, thanks to the in-built auto calibration and weight sensors. The scales come with batteries included and a bright LED screen for displaying results. If you need a new hairdryer, but don't require all the bells and whistles of a Dyson Supersonic or Shark Speedstyle, then this Remington Aero 2000 is a great option. For under AU$20, this Remington dryer packs a 2000W motor that's ideal for fast drying and styling if you're in a hurry. It comes with two styling attachments and has 3 different heat settings, including a cool shot for setting your blowout. Keep track of your keys, bag, or wallet with Ugreen's FineTrack smart tracker. Now just AU$18.89 on Amazon, the tracker has a built-in buzzer that can play up to 80dB of sound to find your item and can be tracked through the "Find My" App for iOS users. Transform any small appliance into a smart device with this TP-Link Tapo Mini smart plug. Simply plug in your preferred appliance, like a lamp or kettle, and control it using the app or via Google or Alexa voice commands. You can also set schedules, timers, and more, all depending on the connected device.
Daily Record
a day ago
- Daily Record
Five Nintendo Switch 2 settings to change as soon as you fire up your new console
The Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to Nintendo Switch, dropped earlier this month and users can't get enough The Nintendo Switch 2 has launched in the UK and, after a flurry of pre-orders, the newest console is now available to buy. Nintendo may have already sold out of stock, but the Switch 2 may still be free to purchase from other stores. Prices start at £395 and demand has been soaring, with retailers like Currys opening its stores at midnight for gamers to pick up their pre-ordered devices. The main selling point of the Switch 2 is its upgraded graphics, boosted performance, and a bigger and brighter display. But before you tear into your new system, you may want to adjust your settings for the best experience. The experts at TechRadar compiled a list of what they see as must-change settings from the get-go. They believe making these tweaks is vital for gamers before settling down for a marathon session on their new console. HDR settings Nintendo's latest console supports HDR, and you can easily toggle this on and off within the settings. Head to Settings > Display > HDR Output and make sure this setting is on by default. A second setting allows you to choose which games it's enabled for. Scroll down in the Display menu, and you'll see another HDR Output option. Select this and choose between 'Always Enabled', 'Compatible Software Only', and 'Disabled'. Switching it on for compatible games instead of the default always-on setting ensures non-compatible games look as good as ever. Preserve the battery life If you've experienced a battery degradation on your first-generation Nintendo Switch, the Switch 2 offers a setting that caps your battery life at around 90 per cent while it's on charge, which should help your battery long-term. Head to Settings > System > Stop Charging Around 90 per cent. You can easily toggle this on and off any time, so if you want a full charge every now and then for a long day of gaming in handheld mode, it's just a matter of a quick trip to the settings. Alternatively, you can simply outsource the load and try a portable battery for your Nintendo Switch 2. TV resolution The Nintendo Switch 2 can support screen resolutions up to 4K, although at a 60Hz refresh rate and 60fps for most titles, but you might have different ideas for your new console. Again, head to Settings > Display > TV Resolution. Within the settings, you can toggle automatic resolution detection or manually set the resolution for your TV, especially handy if you would prefer the higher refresh rates available in 1440p or 1080p resolutions. Change your lock settings You may want to change your Lock Screen settings with the system lock menu. Head to Settings > User , where you can select Skip Selection Screen if you're the only one using the console regularly. Otherwise, head to Settings > System > Console Lock . Here, you can set a PIN to keep your console exclusive to you, and you can also opt to add parental controls using the dedicated Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app. Activate dark mode To conserve power and give your eyes a break, particularly if you prefer playing handheld, switch to the dark theme over the standard white theme. Navigate to Settings > Themes and select between Basic White and Basic Black. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Dyson V12 cordless vacuum is £190 off and Brits love this feature
The Dyson V12 Absolute Slim is currently £399 but we've found a way to make it even cheaper When it comes to Dyson, the cost-to-performance ratio can seem steep, particularly with some hoovers priced over £500 for the latest model. However, if summer cleaning is still on shoppers' minds, we might have a bargain on one of Dyson's top hoovers with a whopping £150 off the price. The Dyson V12 Absolute Slim is currently £399 - down from the original £549.99 price for a limited time - but there's a way to get it even cheaper. Dyson is offering 10 per cent off when shoppers sign up to its newsletter, which will bag the vacuum for £359.99. If this deal sounds tempting, sign up to the newsletter here, then go to the product, add it to the bag, and enter the code. The V12 Absolute Slim has excellent suction, weighs hardly anything and can work on hard floors and soft carpets. It comes with a Dyson Motorbar cleaner head that sucks up dirt and dust. This automatically de-tangles hair while hair screw tool de-tangles long hair and pet hair from fabric surfaces. Dyson also claims it has 60 minutes of battery life from full. Shoppers can swap modes from Eco, Auto and Boost, depending on battery life and how mucky the home is. It also has an optic cleaner head which highlights dust and dirt around the home in those hard-to-reach places, and comes with a free floor dock. Dyson V12 Absolute £549.99 £349.99 Dyson GET DEAL Product Description It has also received great reviews from RTINGS and TechRadar. Alternatively, a Dyson V8 Advanced is currently £240. It boasts a 4.4 out of five rating, with more than 9,200 shoppers rating it five out of five and branding it "lightweight but powerful." At Argos, the Shark Anti-Wrap cordless vacuum cleaner is currently £250. The vacuum has a 4.6 rating and more than 2,000 five-star ratings. Customers have been singing its praises, with one saying they "love it." They added: "I bought this for my 85-year-old mam. It's light and does a great job! We love it." Another customer said: "I bought my Dyson a month ago and am delighted and surprised by its suction power and manoeuvrability. I also received a free Doc station, which saves drilling into walls and can be set up anywhere in my home." However, some customers did express dissatisfaction about the dust bin on the vacuum being small. The same reviewer added: "I agree with other reviewers that the dust bin is a lot smaller than my other Dyson (which is still going strong after 11 years) this just means more trips to the bin. "I particularly like the hard floor head with the light, it runs smoothly on hard floors and gets all the dust from against the skirting boards."
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
People Pretty Much Lost Their Minds When ChatGPT Went Down
Like all websites, ChatGPT is fallible — and when it went down this week, people lost their godforsaken minds. According to OpenAI's status page, the company has experienced major issues this week, leading to breathless coverage from sites like TechRadar and The Independent — and, unsurprisingly, some massive freakouts on social media. "F*ck I can't code without ChatGPT," someone on the r/ChatGPT subreddit raged. "Ok I can but I am too dependent on ChatGPT to do the grunt work lol." In that same thread, one purported teacher got incredibly real about their students' over-reliance on the chatbot — and their own, too. "I'm a professor and I have fifty students in my class," the user shared. "There was an essay due this morning and I received... nine of them! Guess that means that eighty percent of my students are too dependent on GPT to write their own essay. Kind of a fascinating natural experiment." "On the other hand," the teacher continued, "I am really struggling to grade these nine essays on my own." Things were a bit less deep on X, where jokes and GIFs abounded. "ChatGPT is down….. Which means I actually have to type out my own emails at work," an apparent NFT enthusiast tweeted. "Send prayers." "ChatGPT is down," another user posted, alongside a gif of a young man having a meltdown. "How will I answer if someone asks me my name[?]" "I hope ChatGPT stays down forever," another person wrote. "Nothing of human value would be lost." Users on Bluesky, the Twitter expat site, had only vitriol for freaked-out ChatGPT-ers. "ChatGPT is down yet, amazingly, I am somehow still able to write," one self-professed newsletter writer quipped. "Please check on the most annoying people in your life," another joked. Others still pointed out the coincidental timing between the OpenAI outage and the publication of Futurism's investigation into ChatGPT delusions — though we have to admit, it was probably pure happenstance. There's little doubt that the outage resulted, at very least, in some work stoppage for folks who are indeed too reliant upon the bot to operate normally without it. Like the Twitter outage freakouts of yore, the overwhelming urge to collectively joke our way through this most recent internet discomfort was palpable — except, perhaps, for those actual ChatGPT addicts who were too unsettled to post through it. More on ChatGPT: People Are Becoming Obsessed with ChatGPT and Spiraling Into Severe Delusions
Business Insider
11-06-2025
- Business Insider
Apple gives its most detailed explanation yet for its bungled new-and-improved Siri delay
Apple is opening up about why your iPhone doesn't have a more personalized AI-powered Siri yet. It's a relatively rare example of the company speaking at greater length about a bruising setback months after it first issued a statement saying its development was taking "longer than we thought" and the AI feature would be delayed. The saga began a year ago at Apple's WWDC 2024 conference, where it introduced with much fanfare an overhauled version of Siri with new AI features. Now, a year later, it's still M.I.A. and Apple's senior vice president of software engineering, Craig Federighi, is speaking somewhat candidly in various interviews at this year's WWDC event about what went wrong. The short answer: Apple wants to get it right. "When you have an experience like asking Siri to do something, either it becomes something you can depend on reliably or it's something, in the end, you're just not going to use," Federighi told YouTuber iJustine. With that in mind, Apple wasn't "able to take the approach we were taking to the quality level in the time frame that initially we thought we could," he continued. However, work continues on building a more capable Siri that can remember the name of a guy you had lunch with months prior, the kind of situation shown off in a now-deleted ad from last year with "The Last of Us" actor Bella Ramsey. That version of Siri — Federighi called it V1 — was intended to arrive in December 2024 or spring 2025, he told TechRadar. "Version one we had working here at the time that we were getting close to the conference, and had, at the time, high confidence that we could deliver it," Federighi told the publication. When the company realized that version wouldn't "meet our customer expectations or Apple standards" on the timeline it had planned, it pivoted to focusing on V2 and officially announced the delay in March, according to the Apple exec. Federighi described V2 as "a deeper end-to-end architecture that we knew was ultimately what we wanted to create, to get to a full set of capabilities that we wanted for Siri." Apple didn't immediately respond to a request for comment by Business Insider. "We have, you know, the V2 architecture, of course, working in-house, but we're not yet to the point where it's delivering at the quality level that I think makes it a great Apple feature, and so we're not announcing the date for when that's happening," Federighi told TechRadar.
