I love to travel independently — here’s my tech kit list to guarantee a successful solo trip

Over the years I’ve honed the perfect setup to to block out annoyances, help me switch off, and guard against any travel hiccups.
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‘Clears a room of cooking smells in minutes’ — I reviewed Coway’s air purifier for larger rooms and was wowed by how quickly and quietly it sensed and snuffed out impurities and odors

Big on purification and low on noise, but the Coway Airmega 350 is held back by no Wi-Fi and a slightly cheap build.
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My air fryer has revolutionised my kitchen, and one could upgrade yours too for as low as AU$95

Amazon’s Mid-Year sale is offering some of our favourite air fryers at hefty discounts, and some of the online retailer’s bestselling ones are even cheaper — I’ve found 7 deals from brands like Ninja, Philips and more.
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Ninja has solved the biggest, most disgusting problem with home coffee makers, and as a barista, I can’t believe nobody thought of it earlier

Automatic espresso machines can easily become a breeding ground for mold, but the new Ninja AutoBarista Pro has a case fan to stop that from happening.
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The new Google Home Speaker could finally have a release date thanks to this leaky retailer — here’s when Google’s first smart speaker in six years could be hitting the shelves

Best Buy Canada has leaked the release date for the Google Home Speaker, and it could be arriving on June 25.

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There are no strangers at my front door — but Ring’s Familiar Faces feature would be better if it weren’t tied to its Pro tier

Ring’s Familiar Faces beta can identify and track unfamilar faces at your doorstep, but you will have to pay for it.
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Smart home tech for renters — from locks to lighting, 9 great upgrades that will improve your life without annoying your landlord

Enjoy the convenience of smart home technology and still get your deposit back with these DIY-free smart devices.

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I spent two weeks with the gorgeous Philips Café Aromis espresso machine, and creating delicious custom coffees has never been so much fun

Even if you have no barista experience, Aromis has a chatbot-style assistant that will help you tweak the brew settings until your coffee tastes perfect.
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‘Take your hand-crafted coffee to the next level’ — I tested Meraki’s prosumer espresso machine and its smart features helped me pour manual barista-quality coffees time and again

While testing Meraki’s latest espresso machine, I was genuinely blown away by how its clever features supported me to make better coffee manually.
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I’m an outdoors expert — here’s what I’d pack for the ultimate glamping weekend, including a color-change lantern, an Insta-friendly octagonal tent, and the snuggliest sleeping bag in the world

For when you want to get back to nature, but maintain some creature comforts.

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