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I’m not going to sugar-coat this. I’ve been a big fan of Sony’s soundbars, but its latest generation can feel like a step backward, and that includes the Sony Bravia Theater Bar 7.

I genuinely like some of the choices Sony has made: these new speakers are simple and elegant, becoming one with your room. They’ve also got a much smaller footprint, making placement (both in front of a TV and on a wall) much easier.

The included remote has fewer buttons, giving it a friendlier feel than the previous models. And Sony’s 360 Spatial Sound Mapping might be the easiest room correction feature ever baked into a soundbar.

You get an HDMI input for passthrough as well as the HDMI eARC connection to the TV, which is a soundbar feature that’s becoming harder to find; it comes with every cable you need, plus a wallmount kit; and you no longer need to spend $1,000 to get up-firing drivers (an essential ingredient for convincing Dolby Atmos sound). They’re included in the $869 / £699 / AU$1,199 Bravia Theater Bar 7.

And yet despite these benefits, the Bravia Theater Bar 7 (AKA model HT-A7100) nixes some of my favorite features from the previous generation.

There’s no built-in subwoofer, no on-screen setup menus, no alphanumeric front display, no hi-res Bluetooth codecs, no ability to connect wireless headphones, no Chromecast support, no Google Assistant/Amazon Alexa compatibility, and no playback via USB storage or UPnP (for streaming music from a networked server).

Of these omissions, the one I noticed most is the lack of a built-in subwoofer. While it’s true that too much low-frequency sound can be, at times, unwanted — for instance, if you’re a condo-dweller with thin walls between units — I believe that’s a good problem to have. You can always dial the bass down if the neighbors complain. But not having enough bass to start with? That’s tough to accept, especially at this price.

It’s not that the Bar 7 has no low-end; it does. It’s just that it doesn’t get low or loud enough to provide what I think of as a truly cinematic experience, even with the available bass adjustment set to ‘max’.

The obvious and easy way to overcome this limitation is to buy the Bar 7 with Sony’s Bravia Theater Sub 7 wireless subwoofer, a combo that only costs $230 / £100 more. If you buy the Theater Sub 7 after the fact, it will cost you $329 / £249 / AU$299. Sony sent me a Sub 7 to test, and it does the trick, restoring the weight and punch that the Bar 7 lacks.

Still, if bass isn’t your thing, the Theater Bar 7 delivers crystal-clear mids and highs, and can do so at volume levels that are shockingly loud. Dialogue is crisp and well separated from the rest of the soundtrack. Sony deserves top marks for this — poor dialogue clarity has become something of an epidemic in the last decade, and the Theater Bar 7 really helps.

With dedicated up-firing drivers for height channels and side-firing units designed to bounce rear channel sound to your listening position, the Theater Bar 7 should deliver a compelling, immersive experience, especially when playing Dolby Atmos or DTS:X content.

I don’t want to be too harsh in my analysis; the Theater Bar 7 definitely creates a soundstage that is taller, wider, and deeper than non-Dolby Atmos speakers, but given its price, I expected more.

I use a number of different test clips when evaluating spatial immersion, such as the Aston Martin chase scene from No Time To Die, the opening of Mad Max: Fury Road, and the first sandworm reveal from Dune.

The Theater Bar 7’s strengths (its clarity and power) created a strong sense of energy and immediacy — both vital elements for enjoying cinematic sound — but these couldn’t overcome the soundbar’s struggles to place key effects like bullet impacts or whispery voices accurately in my space.

Normally, when a soundbar underperforms my expectations, I reach for the settings menus, where you can usually tweak everything from bass and treble to the levels of individual channels.

Unfortunately, Sony doesn’t provide any way to tweak the Bar 7’s tuning. There’s no equalizer, no set of bass/treble adjustments, and no EQ presets. If you find the sound signature too emphatic when it comes to the high frequencies (as I definitely do), there’s not much you can do about it.

All of this adds up to a soundbar that finds itself in the anti-Goldilocks zone. The less expensive Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 may not be expandable, but out of the box it can deliver more cinematic punch thanks to the included wireless sub.

By the same token, if you spend just a little more than the price of the Theater Bar 7, you can get the Bravia Theater Bar 8. With its built-in sub, you get all of the sleek, single-speaker appeal of the Bar 7, with genuinely good low-end bass (and lots of expansion options).

• Released April 2026 (US), May 2026 (UK), July 2026 (Australia)
• $869.99 / £699 / AU$1,199

As the name suggests, Sony has priced the Bravia Theater Bar 7 to sit between the existing Theater Bar 6 ($699.99) and the Theater Bar 8 ($999.99).

While the Theater Bar 6 comes with its own subwoofer, it can’t be expanded later with optional surround speakers. If you want that, you’ll have to buy the more expensive Bravia Theater System 6, which comes with a sub and surrounds.

Both the Bravia Theater Bar 7 and Theater Bar 8 can be expanded with subs and/or surrounds, however the Theater Bar 8 has a built-in sub, which may provide enough low-end for some people (especially for those in apartments or other small spaces).

Dimensions

37.5 x 2.6 x 5 inches

Speaker channels

5.0.2

Connections

1x HDMI eARC, 1x HDMI input, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Dolby Atmos / DTS:X

Yes / Yes

Sub included

No

Rear speakers included

No

Attribute

Notes

Score

Features

Excellent spatial audio format support plus HDMI passthrough. But a severe lack of settings and some hi-res options holds it back.

3.5 / 5

Performance

Top marks for dialogue, but bass isn't cinematic and spatial immersion is lacking.

3 / 5

Design

Low-profile, with clean lines, it blends into the base of any TV.

4 / 5

Setup and usability

Easy, app-based setup, but no on-screen menus, no front display, and no controls on the speaker itself.

3.5 / 5

Value

It needs Sony’s subs and surrounds to reach its potential, making it average value on its own.

3 / 5

You have thin walls
The Bravia Theater Bar 7’s lack of deep low-end means noise complaints from neighbors should be less of an issue, even if you’re listening at relatively loud levels.

Dialogue clarity is a top consideration
The Theater Bar 7’s center channel is crystal clear. If you still can’t understand what people are saying with this speaker, your speaker may not be the problem.

You want expansion options
With its HDMI input and the ability to add a variety of Sony’s wireless subs and surround speakers, you can easily extend the Theater Bar 7’s capabilities as your needs, budget, and space allow.

You want versatile hi-res streaming music options
With no support for Google Cast, DLNA, or Tidal Connect, there aren’t many ways to get the Theater Bar 7 to deliver top-notch music performance without the use of third-party devices like an Apple TV 4K or Nvidia Shield TV.

You want full cinematic immersion from a single speaker
It’s possible to get fabulous Dolby Atmos from just a soundbar, but with its poor bass performance and underwhelming spatial rendering, the Theater Bar 7 isn’t the way to go.

You like to take control of your sound
Sony has always taken a less-is-more approach to its soundbar settings, but the Theater Bar 7 has almost no adjustments to let you tailor the sound to your liking.

Sony Bravia Theater Bar 8
It’s a little more expensive, and it adds exactly zero features on the Theater Bar 7’s list of capabilities, except in one area: bass. But since low-end is so critical to delivering cinematic immersion, that one area matters a lot. Alternatively, you can buy the Theater Bar 7 with a wireless sub, but you lose the appeal of a single-speaker system.
Read our full Sony Bravia Theater Bar 8 review

Klipsch Flexus Core 200
In the opposite direction, price-wise, is the Klipsch Flexus Core 200. It doesn’t have Wi-Fi (so no AirPlay or Spotify Connect), but I can’t say enough about how fabulous it sounds. Its power and immersion is truly impressive for a single unit, and the low end that I find so absent on the Theater Bar 7 is served up in heaping piles here. If you ever want more, it’s expandable via Klipsch’s optional wireless subwoofers and surrounds, or you can plug in your own wired subwoofer — a great option for anyone who has one of these units kicking around.
Read our full Klipsch Flexus Core 200 review

• Used the Sony Bravia Theater Bar 7 as my main audio system for one week
• Tested in my basement media room
• Sources: Apple TV 4K, Nvidia Shield 2019, and streamed music from various apps

After setting up the Sony Bravia Theater Bar 7, I used it as my main audio system for watching movies, TV shows, and music in my basement media room. Over the course of a week, I played a variety of Dolby Atmos test clips from movies such as No Time To Die, Ford v Ferrari, Mad Max: Fury Road, Dune, and Unbroken. I took careful note of details like dialogue clarity, surround sound, and height channel immersion.

I streamed most content from an Apple TV 4K connected via an LG OLED TV, which fed the Theater Bar 7 from its ARC output. However, I also connected an Nvidia Shield TV to the soundbar’s HDMI input to test Dolby Atmos in Dolby TrueHD, and see what, if any video passthrough issues came up.

I evaluated the effect of Sony’s limited sound modes as well as its 360 Spatial Sound Mapping room correction feature.

For music, I used a variety of apps, including Apple Music, Tidal, Qobuz, and Amazon Music, listening to a wide range of genres and formats, like Dolby Atmos Music. Some were played from apps on the Apple TV 4K and Nvidia Shield, while others were streamed wirelessly using AirPlay and Bluetooth.

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• First reviewed: July 2026

I track laptop deals for a living, so I have a good idea of what’s a genuine bargain, and what just looks like one. Dell has one of the best laptop deals I’ve seen in a while, but you’ll have to act fast if you want to get it.

The price of the Dell 14 Laptop has been slashed to $700 (was $1230) at Dell. That's a massive $530 discount, making it the lowest priced 14-inch laptop in the Dell line-up right now. If you need a dependable everyday system for work, study, or creative projects, this one definitely fits the bill.

The Windows 11 Home laptop is powered by an Intel Core 7 150U processor, which pairs 10 cores with boost speeds of up to 5.4GHz for responsive multitasking. Intel Graphics handle everyday workloads, media streaming, photo editing, and office tasks without trouble.

Powered by an Intel Core 7 processor, Dell's 14 Laptop pairs 16GB of DDR5 memory with a 1TB NVMe SSD, a 14-inch FHD+ IPS display, Wi-Fi 6, aluminum construction, and a fingerprint reader for fast, secure access.View Deal

The 14-inch FHD+ display delivers a 1920 x 1200 resolution, an anti-glare finish, and a 300-nit IPS panel that provides extra vertical screen space compared to a standard Full HD display.

A metal Platinum Silver chassis gives the laptop a premium finish while keeping the weight as low as 3.44lb.

Dell includes 16GB of DDR5 memory running at 5200MT/s alongside a 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD which offers plenty of room for documents, photos, videos, and applications.

You get two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with Power Delivery and DisplayPort, HDMI, an SD card slot, and a headset jack. Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth.

A backlit keyboard includes Microsoft's Copilot key, while the power button doubles as a fingerprint reader for quick and secure sign-ins.

The laptop also packs a 1080p webcam with dual-array microphones, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos Core, a Precision touchpad, and a 54Wh battery paired with a 65W charger.

Knocking $530 off the original price turns an already well-equipped laptop into a terrific buy.

Between the modern processor, generous 16GB of memory, roomy 1TB SSD, premium aluminum construction, and practical feature set, Dell's latest offer delivers plenty of value for the money.

For more buying options, take a look at our roundup of the best Dell laptops.

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When we tested the Ugreen NASync DH2300, we called it “the perfect starter NAS.” It's compact, quick for home office use, and affordable.

Right now, the Ugreen NASync DH2300 is $200 (was $220) at Amazon. It's not the biggest discount in the world, but if a NAS system has been on your list, this one is the approachable entry point worth buying.

In our review, we found the DH2300 hit around 115MB/s read and 105MB/s write speeds over Gigabit Ethernet — comfortably fast enough to stream 4K content to multiple devices at the same time, handle automatic backups from a few computers without slowing anything down, and serve files to phones and laptops across the house. It’s not a speed demon, but for a home or small office NAS running two drives in RAID 1, those figures are exactly what you need.

A compact 2-bay NAS with a quad-core ARM processor, 4GB of DDR4 RAM, and UGOS — Ugreen’s own operating system — pre-installed. Drives go in vertically and click into place with a magnetic lid. There’s a 4K HDMI port for hooking it directly to a display (uncommon at this price), USB-C 3.2 on the front, two USB-A ports on the rear, and a single gigabit Ethernet port. RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD support. Diskless — add your own drives. Quiet, efficient, and idle power draw of just 8W.View Deal

The UGOS operating system is where Ugreen has genuinely impressed us. Most entry-level NAS software is either overwhelming (QNAP’s QTS requires time investment to master) or too limited to be useful. UGOS lands in a sensible middle ground: clean enough that a first-time NAS owner can set it up without a tutorial, but capable enough to run cloud sync apps, computer backup agents, and media serving to local screens via the HDMI port. The HDMI output is a feature that even TerraMaster, which includes the port, doesn’t actually have working apps for — the DH2300 can genuinely use it.

The vertical drive mounting is an unusual design choice that actually works well. Drives slide in and sit vertically rather than horizontally in trays, which makes them easy to install and remove. Screws are required for 3.5-inch drives (3.5-inch tool-free trays would be nicer), but this isn’t something most buyers will do more than once or twice. The magnetic lid clicks on securely and comes off easily when you need to swap a drive.

Being diskless is a feature rather than a limitation for most buyers in this category. You get to choose your drives — WD Red or Seagate IronWolf NAS drives are the standard choices, and picking your own capacity (1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB, 16TB per bay) gives you flexibility over cost and total storage. For RAID 1, both drives should match. For JBOD or a single-drive start, one drive is enough to get going, with space to add a second later.

At just 8W idle power draw, the DH2300 is one of the more efficient NAS options available — the kind of machine you leave on permanently without worrying about what it’s adding to your electricity bill. It runs quietly in our testing, making it suitable for a home office, bedroom, or living room without being a distraction.

The diskless Ugreen NAS DXP6800 Pro features a powerful 10-core Intel Core i5-1235U processor, 8GB of DDR5 RAM, a built-in 128GB system SSD, dual 10GbE networking, and dual M.2 NVMe slots. Designed for demanding creators and professionals, it delivers fast, centralized, and highly expandable storage.View Deal

This diskless NAS combines a 6-core Intel Core i3-1215U processor with 8GB of DDR5 RAM, dual high-speed networking, and six drive bays for massive storage expansion. Built for creators, professionals, and growing businesses, it delivers fast, centralized, and secure data storage and management.View Deal

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• The first agentic ransomware attack has been dubbed JADEPUFFER by researchers at Sysdig
• Threat exploited a known vulnerability, adapted to obstacles, and targeted an Alibaba Nacos
• Unfortunately for victims, paying up means nothing, as JADEPUFFER fails to back up the data

Has ransomware become self-aware? Sysdig researchers have analyzed an attack on an internet-facing Langflow instance, and discovered what they believe to be the first ransomware infection driven not by a human, but by AI.

As the attack progressed via a vulnerability, it accessed a server, removed data, overcame challenges, and phoned home regularly – all controlled not by a remote operator, but by a large language model (LLM).

Dubbed “JADEPUFFER” the attack seems to point to the direction of travel for extortion-based cybercrime -- if not for the entire sector, then certainly for the cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS) market. As highlighted in Sysdig’s conclusion: “It’s a marker of where extortion tradecraft is heading.”

Using a code-injection attack on a Langflow deployment, Sysdig reported that the attack was fully automated, and after exploiting the vulnerability (CVE-2025-3248) JADEPUFFER sought out credentials for LLM providers, databases cloud platforms, and cryptocurrency wallets.

It also harvested data from the Langflow instance’s Postgres database, and committed various acts of destruction before the intended Alibaba Nacos (Naming and Configuration Service) and connected MySQL database were reached.

At this point, the ransomware demand was issued, with 1,342 Nacos configuration items encrypted and crucial database tables dropped. What is interesting about this is that random encryption was applied, but no backup was made and no key or report was created – so even if the ransom was paid, the data would remain unrecovered.

(Langflow fixed the vulnerability in April 2025, so this attack could have been avoided if the instance had been patched. Ironically, Langflow is also an AI platform, providing low-code solutions to build and deploy chatbots, agents, and advanced workflows using artificial intelligence.)

Security researchers have been on the lookout for Agentic Threat Actors (ATAs) for a while now, so the arrival of JADEPUFFER is not completely unexpected. Its arrival essentially means that anyone can create and operate a ransomware (or other cyberthreat) operation, relying on intelligent prompts and low-effort, fully automated testing in the wild, from which the LLM can learn and improve.

If this does indeed represent the dawning of a new age of cybersecurity, it isn’t all bad news. This incident has demonstrated how LLM-based attacks can be detected.

It used historical vulnerabilities, for example, but the most interesting thing about it is that this attempt was pretty verbose. The Sysdig team noticed that when JADEPUFFER was presented with obstacles to its primary aim, it adapted and shared its rationale.

While this narration is common among LLMs, other threats don’t do this, which offers an advantage for detecting LLM-based threats like JADEPUFFER and the variants which will inevitably appear.

AI images, videos and writing used to be relatively easy to spot. There were too many fingers, warped backgrounds, strange nonsensical text and other visual artefacts that really quickly gave the AI game away. Deepfake videos often had delayed lip-syncing and AI-generated writing felt repetitive and formulaic, like reading a clunky LinkedIn post.

But AI has improved. A lot of AI-generated images, videos and messages now look convincing enough to fool even the most careful observers and experts. Which means some of the older tricks for spotting what's AI and what's not no longer work as reliably as they once did.

So this isn't about spotting signs and glitches. It's about taking extra steps to verify what you're seeing and hearing. We can't rely on zooming in to see six fingers in a strange-looking ad anymore. We need to know what questions to ask and which tools to use when something doesn't feel quite right.

AI-generated content is all over Facebook, particularly photos and videos designed to trigger a strong emotional response.

In May, a Full Fact investigation examined pages sharing AI-generated stories about UK politicians and found that many were managed from outside the UK, despite using names that sounded British. The posts featured heartwarming tales of politicians donating millions, rescuing dogs or helping sick children. None of it was true.

One useful tool in situations like this is Facebook's Page Transparency feature. Found within a page's profile, it can reveal where a page is managed from, when it was created, whether it has changed names in the past and other clues about who is really behind it. If those details don't match the image the page is trying to project, that's often a good reason to be sceptical.

Job scams aren't new, but AI is making them harder to spot. Scammers can now generate realistic recruiter messages, professional-looking profiles and convincing emails on a huge scale.

Some recent campaigns have even imitated LinkedIn notifications and job alerts, using urgency and curiosity to pressure people into clicking malicious links or sharing sensitive information.

Before responding to an unexpected job offer, do some basic checks. Is the recruiter connected to a real company? Does their profile look legitimate? Does the business exist on Companies House? Taking a few minutes to verify the opportunity could save a lot of trouble later.

Deepfake videos are getting eerily realistic. At normal speed, an AI-generated video may now look completely authentic. But you could try increasing the playback speed, which is when subtle inconsistencies can become easier to spot. Watch for lip movements that don't quite match the speech, unnatural blinking, strange pacing or facial movements that feel slightly out of sync with the audio you’re hearing.

It's also worth paying attention to facial expressions. Now, of course no one reacts perfectly all the time, but if a person's expressions consistently feel disconnected from what they're saying, it may be worth investigating further.

Sometimes the answer is hiding in plain sight. You just need to know where to look. AI influencers, AI-assisted fashion shoots and AI-generated advertising campaigns are often disclosed by brands and creators, but the information could be hard to find in a caption, hashtag, profile description or small print. For example, lifestyle publisher and brand SheerLuxe creates AI-generated content and influencers under the name Sheerluxe lab.

You could also try a reverse image search. Uploading an image to Google Images can sometimes show you where it first appeared online, if it’s been altered and whether the person in the image actually exists anywhere else on the internet. If an influencer only appears in AI-generated content and nowhere else, that’s a pretty big sign they might be completely made up.

We’re hurtling towards the October release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and it seems like everyone has already forgotten about Black Ops 7.

Last year’s entry wasn’t perfect (I still stand by my verdict that it has one of the worst campaigns in the series), but if there’s one area where it seriously delivers, it’s the core multiplayer experience. It took the strong foundations established in its predecessor, Black Ops 6, and refined them expertly, augmenting the slick omni-movement system with a new wall jump and finally cutting the awkward tactical sprint to save us all from sore thumbs.

It was a compelling offering at launch, but over the last few months it’s become even better thanks to a steady stream of impressively expansive, high-quality updates. I can’t think of the last Call of Duty game I’ve stuck with this long after launch, and, having spent close to 400 hours playing now, I’m sad that it's coming to an end.

What’s made Black Ops 7’s post-launch offering so enjoyable? Volume, for starters. Seasons 1 and 2 came packed with a whopping nine core maps each, offering a good mix of new arrivals, remastered classics, and some favorites carried over from Black Ops 6.

Season 3 kept up the pace with another seven, adding to the massive 16 available at launch, meaning there’s no shortage of combat environments to master, even as things begin to slow down, with the current Season 4 bringing just five.

It’s not like “just five” is an insubstantial number either — it’s still more than double what most seasons of 2022’s Modern Warfare 2 would give you. They’re all well-made maps with a good mix of aesthetics, ranging from the brightly colored neon skyscrapers of a futuristic Tokyo in Yakei to the psychedelic corridors of an imagined hospital in Paranoia.

There’s just so much more variety than you had in previous games, which seriously helps stave off boredom after hundreds of hours of play.

You could argue that Black Ops 7 lacks a coherent visual direction and setting, and I would wholeheartedly agree, but, as disappointing as it is for someone who cares quite a lot about the series’ universe and lore, on a practical level the total abandonment of stodgy military theming opens the door to so many cool design possibilities.

You have maps filled with floating platforms to parkour off, buttons that open secret passageways to reward those who pay attention to their surroundings, or magic portals that teleport you to the other side of the map to help you get the jump on the enemy team.

I can’t remember the last time Call of Duty felt this experimental and free. It’s reinvigorating.

The developers took the same approach with the weapons, adding a boatload of them every season. They’re completely stupid and often massively unbalanced, but that’s what makes them so much fun.

You’ve got one-shot rifles galore, an SMG that loads with three magazines at once, a secondary that’s somehow a full-size rifle that fires homing bullets, and an energy weapon that shoots slow-moving, glowing balls that can take out entire groups of foes.

The unlockable weapon attachments are delightfully nuts as well. Earlier this month, I spent a weekend grinding through weekly challenges to unlock the latest attachment for the XR-3 Ion sniper rifle.

It’s a grip that transforms the unwieldy weapon into a literal minigun that shreds foes by rapidly firing high-power sniper bullets with a massive ammo pool, which I immediately deployed to rampage through the tiny Nuketown map in some public matches.

バカ武器ありがとう#cod #bo7 #CallofDuty pic.twitter.com/clCe6pNWcHJune 26, 2026

It joins a pantheon of unapologetically bonkers additions, like the high-tech magazine for the Carbon 57 SMG that literally 3D prints new bullets in between shots so you never have to reload or the customized barrel that converts the Maverick X9 assault rifle into a long-range harpoon gun.

At this point, I’m convinced the developers are trying to one-up themselves with something even crazier in every update — and make no mistake, I’m absolutely here for it.

Throw in a deluge of quality limited-time events with a strong line-up, free and paid rewards, some of the nicest-looking battle pass skins yet, countless progression systems to work towards, and it’s no wonder that I’m logging in every day for more.

As a frequent visitor to a handful of Call of Duty subreddits, I know that I’m not the only one having a great time either. “We are very lucky that we didn’t listen to the internet and bought Black Ops 7,” wrote one poster just last week, who praised the “huge” amount of content on offer. “We are so lucky that we experienced the best Call of Duty multiplayer and zombies since 2015,” they added.

“I’m also a little sad we only have 1 more Season left”, responded a commenter, with another calling Black Ops 7 the “Best COD of the 2020s”. Sure, the campaign underdelivered, but if we’re going off multiplayer alone, I’m inclined to agree.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is out for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, and PC.

Unless you've been living under a rock (or wisely taking a social media break), you've likely been bombarded with updates about the predicted summer blockbuster The Odyssey, which had its world premiere in London earlier this week.

Interviews with its cast — which includes Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Zendaya, to name a few — are coming out thick and fast ahead of the film's release on July 17, but there's another news piece that's caught my eye.

As reported by Empire Magazine [via GamesRadar], Samantha Morton, who plays Circe in the new movie, received the first standing ovation from director Christopher Nolan's cast & crew since Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight.

As a dedicated Morton-head of many years, this is the least surprising news possible to come out of The Odyssey's pre-release marketing. Every time you cast her in a film or TV show, you are guaranteed to get something unsettling, powerful and absolutely impeccable.

I could reel off a never-ending list of projects that showcase her staggering handle on her craft, from Morvern Callar and Under the Skin (which I once got to watch with her, humble brag) to The Walking Dead and The Serpent Queen.

But one devastating 2022 drama is what you need to watch to understand why her Odyssey acclaim was always written in the stars, and you can stream it right now.

If Morton isn't the lead in a movie or TV show, this is what I can guarantee will happen: she'll appear in a scene for all of five minutes, deliver a masterpiece of a performance and wipe the floor with everyone around her, and leave.

The best part? She's all that you'll be thinking about whenever that story draws to a close.

Based on the above praise, I can guarantee that this is how things will shake out in The Odyssey, but this was also the case in the 2022 drama She Said. The film followed real-life journalists Megan Twohey (Carey Mulligan) and Jodi Kantor (Zoe Kazan), who published the report that exposes sexual abuse allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, culminating in the #MeToo movement.

Morton plays Zelda Perkins, a Miramax London assistant in the 1990s and an abuse victim and witness. She's on screen for one scene that runs under five minutes, giving testimony to Jodi about what happened during the Venice Film Festival.

It's the scene from She Said that went viral online precisely because it was also the strongest, most vulnerable, and powerful moment in the entire 129-minute runtime. That was all thanks to Morton's performance.

Even now, you can see the impact that one single scene had on whoever was watching. As one fan wrote on YouTube, "She's absolutely phenomenal, one of those rare performances in which one scene would had been worthy of an Oscar nomination even a win."

"I think that in this relatively small role, Samantha Morton stole the movie. She is absolutely riveting," a second weighed in.

Mark my words: this is exactly what we are going to see with her portrayal of Circe in The Odyssey, and I am beside myself to see it. Christopher Nolan... you are a man of great taste.

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Welcome back, shoppers, to my live coverage of the Amazon Prime Day 2026 sale. And what a sale it's proving to be.

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The vast majority of the Prime Day deals I've listed below are at record-low prices or not too far off. For example, the Apple AirPods Pr 3 for AU$299 or the massive 73% discount on the Dreame X40 robovac just make my case. That's not all: there are plenty of deals under AU$100 that we've handpicked to make your shopping easy.

For more dedicated coverage, check out the best Prime Day deals on Apple products, or the best Garmin Prime Day deals. You can also take a look at our picks of the best Prime Day vacuum deals or the best Prime Day headphone deals, while our list of the best Prime Day coffee machine deals will have you salivating.

I'll be covering the entire sale live, so stick with me, dear reader, while I bring you more highlights all through till Monday, July 13, when Prime Day officially ends. Just be sure you have a Prime membership as practically every discount below is Prime exclusive. You can sign up now and get a 30-day free trial that you can cancel any time.

Already quite affordable, this Blink video doorbell can rival anything from the more expensive Ring line, while also offering a long battery life and IP65 weatherproofing. Also included is the Sync Module that you'll need to make everything work, but you will need to take into account that it requires a Blink Subscription Plan if you want all its functions at your fingertips.View Deal

I've tried a fair few smart home devices in my time but not the Meross smart plugs. Still, something has got to be said about the 4.6-star rating on Amazon with some very happy customers saying it's a great product. Smart plugs are a great way to turn any gadget at home into a smart one, including lamps and kettles. Where the Meross stands out from other affordable offerings is by also featuring an energy monitor — a great way to keep tabs on your usage and save money on power bills.View Deal

This is just the previous Fire TV Stick 4K rebranded to a new name. So if you already have the original, there's no need to upgrade, but for a first-time customer, you get Wi-Fi 6 support and a fast processor so you can get to your favourite streaming content that much quicker. All Fire TV Sticks now get you access to XBox Game Pass, so you don't need a console to play if you already have a subscription.View Deal

This ergonomic vertical mouse is perfect for small hands and it encourages better posture, thus reducing aches along the wrist, shoulder and shoulder blade. I use it myself (I have the white colourway) and can't recommend it highly enough, even at full price. View Deal

Securing a spot on our list of the best air fryers, our reviewer said this innovative model from Ninja was the "air fryer of my dreams". It takes a familiar double drawer design, but stacks them on top of each other, resulting in a smaller footprint. Performance is exemplary, but just make sure the food you put in isn't that big, as the drawers themselves are on the smaller side at 4.75L each.View Deal

The 2024 Paperwhite remains one of the best Kindles you can get. Its E Ink Carta 1300 screen is fantastic, page turns are quick and we gave it 4 stars in our review. My only complaint with it is that a significant chunk of its 16GB storage is taken up by the OS, which isn't really a deal breaker.View Deal

This is the biggest discount currently on Apple's latest noise-cancelling buds. So if you've been keen to upgrade from an older pair of AirPods 2 or 3, they are worth a look. If you're a Pro 2 user, though, it's not worth the upgrade. Check out our review for the full story, but the new features include heart-rate monitoring and even better ANC than before.View Deal

We called it "the best Apple Watch for most people" in our Apple Watch SE 3 review, applauding its speedy performance and classically-modern looks. Sitting comfortably within our guide to the best Apple Watch, it matches the Series 11 and Ultra 3 in speed, has a solid battery life and compact design without feeling like a budget offering.View Deal

We may not have tested these buds ourselves here at TechRadar, but it’s hard to ignore the 100K customer reviews on Amazon. While often discounted to this price, if you’re after dependable Bluetooth buds on a budget, these are a great option.View Deal

This entry-level doorbell has a two-year battery life, meaning you won't have to worry about hardwiring if you're renting. It also has a 150° head-to-toe view, can automatically send you parcel and person alerts, and help keep your worries at bay with continuous live view. It's also remarkably affordable right now but something has to be said for 2K footage, which the slightly more expensive Blink listed above gets you.View Deal

Read our review for the full scoop, but the Blink Outdoor 4 is an affordable home security camera from Amazon with the ability to last up to two years off batteries. It comes with an easy-to-use app and fairly good camera quality via a 1080p lens, and can store video when paired with a Blink Sync module.View Deal

Boasting a 12,000dpi 'Hero' sensor, as well as 6 programmable buttons, a 250-hour battery and onboard memory for your settings, the Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse is ideal for competitive play. Want to know more? Check out our review. View Deal

If you don't enjoy flossing the traditional way, use the power of water instead. Removing plaque using three different water pressure settings, this handy flosser will clean out those hard-to-reach gaps that your toothbrush can't. Plus, it's cordless, meaning you can take it on your travels too.View Deal

Sure, it's a wired controller, but this gamepad is simple to use and durable, with drift-free hall effect analog sticks. In fact, the base of the sticks also have RGB, which is fantastic at this price. Being wired, however, means this isn't ideal for couch play, but if you're a PC gamer at your desk, it'll do wonderfully well.View Deal

If you're after a really good electric toothbrush that won't cost an arm and a leg (or some teeth), then this is it. It's an entry-level oscillating brush, which means it rotates at fast speeds and may not be ideal for people with sensitive or bleeding gums as that movement can be harsh, but it sure does remove a heck of a lot of plaque and keeps your teeth healthy. View Deal

Amazon's Echo Dot it's a great smart speaker with decent sound and Alexa built-in. It also has motion detection and can measure temperature, which is handy if you have a connected thermostat. It is a little long in the tooth now, having released in 2022, but it's unbeatable at this price.View Deal

This portable espresso machine is a fantastic option for those constantly on the move. It uses Nespresso pods and made such good coffee that it earned a 4-star review from us. And while already affordable for what it can do, it's now cheaper still and, honestly, a very tempting impulse buy.View Deal

The Ninja Creami is great and all, but paying almost AU$300 for an ice cream maker is a lot — but this one from Cuisinart costs only AU$86.99 for Prime Day and also takes a lot less space too! It's a versatile machine that makes ice cream, slushies, milkshakes, sorbets, and mix-ins to truly earn its space in the kitchen. You can even combine up to three flavours with three included dessert cups.View Deal

This little pod machine is very popular among TechRadar's Aussie team. We've had past and present staff say how much they love it, and they'd even buy it at full price. With a very compact footprint and plenty of Vertuo pods to choose from, you'll get delicious coffee at just the press of a button. Also available in Pacific Blue, Mango Yellow and Lilac for the same price.View Deal

This food processor's biggest drawcard is its small footprint (30cm tall and 16cm wide), making it great for those with smaller kitchens, but it also has a powerful 650W motor to help blitz foods to slice, grate, chop and knead in seconds. This is the lowest price we've seen for the MultiPro Go, and you can read the full review here.View Deal

Our 1More Sonoflow review praised the comfort of the headphones, as well as the excellent active noise cancelling and up to 70 hours of battery life. Honestly, at this price, it's excellent value for everyday listening.View Deal

A 100Hz-refresh-rate monitor for just AU$100? Sign me up! This display from Lenovo may be a bit small at under 24 inches with a 1080p resolution, but it uses IPS technology for sharp image quality. This is price is the lowest we've seen this monitor go on Amazon.View Deal

These AirPods lack active noise cancellation but you still get great audio and personalised spatial audio with dynamic head tracking without having to pay too much. Additionally, a battery life of up to five hours on a single charge and 30 hours with the included carry case will keep you listening for longer.
Prefer noise cancellation as well? Grab the AirPods 4 with ANC for AU$219 (or 27% off).View Deal

Offering poised and revealing sound, along with excellent comfort and microphone quality, this saving is one to consider if you've been on the hunt for a quality pair of earbuds. Though noise cancellation and battery life could use some work, we awarded these earbuds a TechRadar Recommends seal of approval in our Technics EAH-AZ80 review.View Deal

Offering “incredible sound”, the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds have all the power and quality you’d expect from a Bose-branded item while providing the benefits of an open-ear form factor. The Immersive sound is excellent, and there’s also up to seven hours of play time and up to 48 hours of standby time. They simply just work and work very well.View Deal

We gave these stunning earbuds 4.5 stars in our review as they have class-leading audio handling and impeccable sound quality that rivals the best wireless earbuds. With balanced sound, effective ANC and a great battery life, these Sennheiser buds will make any audiophile smile. View Deal

Read our review for the full lowdown on why these are the ideal runners headphones. Importantly, this Pro 2 version that improves the sound quality by combining the bone conduction tech with an air conduction speaker. This discount beats the price from Black Friday last year.View Deal

Nearly as good as the gen 1 QuietComfort Ultra, the SC misses out on the Immersive Audio mode. There'll also be a little difference in sound quality as they process sound differently, but it's still excellent, as is the ANC performance. You'll also get a soft case for this foldable headphone rather than the hard one for the more expensive set.View Deal

The 5th-gen version is out now, but it's our Sennheiser Momentum 4 review that scored a full five stars, where we called these headphones "unbeatable". With active noise-cancellation, 60-hours of battery life and excellent sound quality, there are few pairs that can compete with the Momentum 4.View Deal

The original QC Ultra was already an excellent set of ANC cans, which sadly got knocked off its perch as the best by Sony's XM6 headphones. But these 2025 Bose QC Ultras reassert the brand's true mastery of sound and noise cancellation. Offering lively, engaging sound and Immersive Audio for a spatial treatment to any tune, I think they also look rather dapper. View Deal

Admittedly this isn't a fantastic price on an older Apple product, but not listing this discounted premium headphones just doesn't feel right considering how popular they can be. Sure, Apple's in-ear buds are arguably even more popular, but the cans are also coveted and cheaper than the gen 2 model.View Deal

This Bluetooth speaker has a 30W output, supports aptX, is waterproof, and can have two units paired together for stereo. All that for around the hundred-dollar mark is excellent value in my books.View Deal

This floatable Bluetooth speaker is perfect for the poolside party, with up to 15 hours of playtime and very decent 45m connectivity range. It promises bassy, punchy and yet a clear 360º soundstage.View Deal

Clean, detailed sound, full protection against dust and water and all packaged in a gorgeous body, the Bose SoundLink Flex is a Bluetooth speaker you'll want to take with you everywhere you go.View Deal

The JBL Flip 7 outperforms its predecessor, getting a full five stars in our review. The sound is a lot punchier than before and that's without compromising details across the range. It even gets a bigger battery to last you up to 16 hours and makes a case for itself at a very good price indeed.View Deal

Not only can the Charge 6 last up to 28 hours on a single charge, but it can also be used as a power bank to top up your devices via its USB-C port. Sound quality is energetic and detailed in equal measure, and it’s built to withstand virtually anything you wish to throw at it. View Deal

Offering bold sound that doesn't distort at high volumes, an attractive design and a brilliant 24-hour battery life, the JBL Xtreme 4 Bluetooth speaker is well worth considering if you've been looking or a powerful music player.View Deal

It might be expensive compared to other Bluetooth speakers you can get, but if you want big and punchy sound, this is the party speaker you should reach for. It will even charge your handheld devices for you thanks to its two-way USB-C port. Bose wraps up excellent sound quality and an enjoyable user experience in an attractive, outdoor-friendly package.View Deal

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This is a very different Dreame R10 to the one we've previously reviewed on TechRadar, but if it performs anything like the light-coloured version that has since been discontinued, then I think this is excellent value. For not a lot of money, this appliance promises up to 45 minutes of runtime and a bendy wand to get under furniture. It even comes with a wall-mount attachment.View Deal

Scoring almost five stars in our Shark Detect Pro Cordless vacuum cleaner review, we called this vacuum "a wonder". Versatile, powerful, offering automatic power adjustment and equally good at cleaning hard floors as it is on carpet, this is one of the best vacuums on the market, at a stellar price.View Deal

If you don't need the latest and greatest machine from the British brand, this is not a bad vacuum cleaner to get. You'll get up to 40 minutes of fade-free power, enough for a small apartment, plus three other attachments besides the Digital Motorbar for versatile cleaning. We have seen it for under AU$340, but this deal isn't too bad at half price. View Deal

We haven't tested this cordless vacuum ourselves but user reviews are glowing and I think that says something. For quick and daily vacuuming, this is great and excellent value and is currently back to its all-time low price on Amazon.View Deal

This Roborock wet-dry vacuum will leave your hard floors sparkling clean thanks to powerful suction and effective cleaning. It can get up close to edges and the whole body can lay completely flat to help getting underneath tricky to reach places. This price is equal to the lowest we have seen on Amazon and is a great saving on an excellent floor washer – read our review for more info.View Deal

In our Dreame L10s Ultra review, we called this handy little gadget a "a robot vacuum powerhouse" that will "do as it's told" – what more do you want from a robot vacuum? Seeing a massive discount (and one of the lowest prices we have seen on Amazon), this ultra machine automatically detects floor types, empties itself, has a useful onboard camera and an intuitive mobile app.View Deal

Where this Dreame differs from all the others on this page is that if you don't want it to mop (do a vacuum-only run), it can drop its mop pads in the base station by itself. It's also pretty powerful and scored 4 stars in our Dreame X40 Ultra review. It's now two generations old but I'd still recommend it today, especially at this price. View Deal

Want the latest Dreame tech? Released just last month, this robovac packs everything that Dreame models are good at — excellent suction, decent mopping, superb obstacle avoidance, pet-zone cleaning and so much more — into a sleek machine. OK, so it looks like all the others, but c'mon, you can't tell me the white with metallic accents don't fit into any home.View Deal

This is the robovac I would consider buying if I didn't already have a high-end Dreame machine that's been cleaning my home like... a dream. This Roborock is slimlined to crawl under furniture (no navigation puck here), and can raise not just its mop pads, but its side brush to avoid scattering and excessive tangling. Its headline act, however, has to be its cleaning prowess — our Roborock Saros 10R review didn't score 4.5 stars for nothing!View Deal

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The best entry-level bean-to-cup coffee maker has received a good discount for Prime Day. It's simple to use, taking care of the grinding, tamping and pouring for you. The porta filter will even automatically slide into position for you. Do note there's no milk frothing here, but a matching milk frother is available. Also available in black for the same price. View Deal

This 3-in-1 coffee machine brews quality espresso, drip coffee and even fast cold brew using its Barista Assist technology, an integrated grinder and weight-based dosing. There's a lot it can do, and it does it very well. View Deal

This Philips bean-to-cup machine can make 12 coffee-based drinks, all of which are served perfectly, and can be customised to suit your tastes. We weren't too find of its milk frothing skills in our LatteGo 4400 Series review, but at this price, I can't recommend it highly enough. Just be sure to use the additional AU$100 coupon for the final discount at checkout.View Deal

This at-home espresso machine is perfect for hobbyist baristas and coffee connoisseurs alike and has long held a position on our round-up of the best espresso machines for good reason. This manual coffee machine streamlines the brewing process from beans to latte with its integrated conical burr grinder, steam wand and precise espresso extraction. View Deal

We rate the Vertuo Creatista as the best Nespresso machine out there thanks to its use of the Vertuo pods, which come in a range of cup and mug sizes and an integrated milk frother. It performs exceptionally well, too, and will brew your morning cuppa in no time at all.View Deal

It's an expensive machine but we like it so much that it scored 4.5 stars in our De'Longhi Eletta Explore review. Capable of making both hot and cold coffee brews, this bean-to-cup machine produces delicious results, although it's not without its quirks. Our reviewer thought its water tank design was a little annoying and wasn't too thrilled with the two-carafe milk system, but if those aren't going to be issues for you, this could be a good investment.View Deal

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This big air fryer has multiple accessories to keep clean, but there's no denying this Sunbeam unit is a fantastic addition to any kitchen. It's capable of cooking in separate zones, complete with separate trays to maximise the space or one huge 11.4L zone. Food is roasted to perfection, whether it's a full chicken or small portions of fries or vegetables.View Deal

We haven't tested Philips' dual basket air fryer, but considering how much we've loved the brand's other kitchen appliances, it's hard to not make a mention of this offer. This 9L air fryer has drawers of different sizes, which makes it easy to cook a main and a side together, and promises to sync cooking times if needed. View Deal

This compact air fryer packs 1700W of power into a portable design, with two borosilicate glassware containers that serve as both frying baskets and serving dishes. The borosilicate means they can also withstand extreme temperatures, making it easy to take your favourite foods from frozen to crispy, and it's safer to use than any non-stick basket. The Crispi also comes with two removable crisping grates and two snap-on container lids for easy food-storage post-feast.View Deal

Ever cooked with steam in an air fryer? Now you can with this Philips two-drawer air fryer. In my Philips 5000 Series Dual Basket XXL Air Fryer Steam review, I said that it cooks everything really well, but there are some caveats to keep in mind when it comes to the use of steam. Still, it's absolutely worth the investment if you want to upgrade from an old air fryer and you have the space for it.View Deal

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It's got a cult-like following and two members of our own staff are massive fans. If you love your chilled desserts – ice creams, gelatos, smoothies – but want to control your calorie intake, you really should consider getting the Ninja Creami. This Deluxe edition gets you three containers, which is great value at this price.View Deal

The Ninja Slushi lets you skip the ice and still enjoy perfectly smooth icy drinks with very little effort. Whether you're craving a frappe, smoothie, or even a cheeky spiked slushi, its multiple drink modes have you covered. Check out our Ninja Slushi review for the full rundown. View Deal

While we haven't tested the Vitamix Ascent 2300i for ourselves here at TechRadar, our colleagues at T3 love it, calling it a "real quality blender that will last longer than most things in your home" in their review. The only downside was the asking price. Now, though, the price has dropped considerably.View Deal

We might be in the middle of winter, but there's no denying some parts of Australia need a good fan year round. This Vornado model creates tornado-like air flow that circulates around the room. Note that this is the smallest model in the range, ideal for bedrooms. View Deal

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Whisk away facial hair in one smooth motion using Manscaped's Beard Hedger beard trimmer. With 20 length settings, edge trimming capabilities and a fully waterproof body, you'll be perfecting your stubble in no time. We have seen this trimmer go lower in price before, but we think it's such a talented performer that we felt compelled to include it here.View Deal

Fitted with a flexible head, this shaver is designed to glide against the shape of your face, while onboard sensors will allow it to adapt the cutting power to your beard's length. Speaking of which, it's got 5 length settings to suit different needs and it holds its own while in the shower too. View Deal

The Dreame Gleame hair dryer is an even more affordable alternative to the bigger brands. Its motor spins at a mighty fast 110,000 RPM for fast airflow and quick drying, plus built-in ion technology results in smooth, shiny hair. Not to mention, the slim, lightweight build make it comfortable to hold. View Deal

This very significant price drop might well tempt you to get yourself what is arguably one of the best hair dryers money can buy. There are a plethora of sensors here that make sure your scalp remains healthy, automatically adjusting heat and airflow depending on how far away the dryer is from your head. You also get a bunch of magnetic attachments for a styled blow dry too.View Deal

The Oral-B iO 6 is a smart brush that can recognise your personal brushing style and provide feedback via the companion app to improve it. It also features a pressure sensor and an interactive display, as well a ring timer letting you know when to move on to a different section of your pearly whites. View Deal

If you didn't know what a 'sonic' brush is, it's quieter and gentler than an oscillating electric toothbrush (like Oral-B). The DiamondClean 9000 has 4 cleaning modes, and one of them gets you 3 intensities. This value pack gets you a his-and-hers version, plus the glass is actually the charger.View Deal

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The Amazon Fire TV Cube combines all the benefits of a streaming device with Alexa support. It works as a smart speaker so you can control your smart home devices with it, but it also provides access to every streaming app you can think of. Throw in Dolby Vision, HDR, and Dolby Atmos, and it’s everything you could want. So why not grab a streaming device that's also a smart speaker?View Deal

It's often the #1 bestselling soundbar on Amazon and that doesn't surprise me in the least. It was very well received by experts at its price point when it launched in 2023, and has remained a top option for users too. And at this price, it's a fantastic budget option with Dolby Atmos support, plenty of bass and a wide soundstage.View Deal

In our Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar review, we said this soundbar rivals the Sonos Arc, which is the best Sonos soundbar we've tried. The Smart Ultra is compact, beautifully built, and offers plenty of control options to go with its wide, detailed sound. View Deal

This Sony Bluetooth turntable is as fuss-free as they come with regard to setup and getting your favourite vinyl records spinning. Whether you're playing via wired or wireless speakers, it delivers a delightfully musical sound that will satisfy vinyl beginners or those looking for a more hands-off approach. View Deal

We haven't reviewed these KEF bookshelf speakers, but our esteemed colleagues at What Hi-Fi? have and deem them to "set the performance standard for stereo speakers anywhere close to this price". They're pretty forgiving when it comes to partnering amplifiers, so if you have a home hi-fi setup in need of a upgrade, this could be the one you're looking for. View Deal

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I have a feeling the price of this budget phone will drop but that's not a promise, it's a hope. It's still worth it at this price, as long as you don't need the most powerful phone with all the bells and whistles. We called it a "competent all-rounder" in our Samsung Galaxy A57 review, but we also noted that it will not wow you.View Deal

This Motorola handset is packed full of value if you don't need the latest and bestest phone on the market. For your money, you get a vivid display, impressive battery life and very good everyday performance. Don't expect it to handle heavy gaming, but its plenty for the average user.View Deal

Announced in October 2024, this compact iPad has a decently powerful chip under the hood, and this exceptional discount is icing on the Apple. With Apple Pencil and Smart Folio support, this 8.3-inch slate is not just portable, but would be a handy device to have if you're working on the go.View Deal

I love the Matcha Green more than the usual black variant, but if you're looking for the smallest and cheapest Kindle, this is it. You get a 6-inch screen that is an older generation E Ink Carta 1200, but still does a splendid job of displaying text. There's the standard 16GB of storage but Kindle OS takes up a fair chunk of that, so keep in mind you'll only have about 10GB of usable storage here.View Deal

With more storage, a brighter screen and wireless charging, the Paperwhite Signature Edition is arguably better value than the base model above if you think you'll make full use of the storage and its wireless charging capabilities. If not, you're better off going with the standard Paperwhite.View Deal

The Kindle Colorsoft is one of the best ereaders with a colour display, even offering a feature to make the hues more vivid. While I wouldn't recommend at full price, this discount makes it the best Kindle deal yet since it's down to a record-low price.
If you'd like more storage than the 16GB version, the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition is also 27% off to AU$326.View Deal

Kindles are known for their reading capabilities, but with the Kindle Scribe, you get that and a whole lot more. With a wide range of writing features, you can take notes, create sketches and brainstorm like a pro. I love its 10.2-inch glare-free screen with an ambient light sensor, and it's battery life is excellent too. It's now the previous-gen model, but arguably better value than the 2025 3rd-gen release. View Deal

Samsung's answer to the AirTag, the SmartTag 2 works with select Samsung phones to help you find mislaid items. It has a built-in hole for easier attachments, up to 700 days of battery life and it's water-resistant. If you're always losing stuff, this is a worthy investment. Just be sure to use the additional 5% off coupon for the best price.View Deal

The latest release of the popular AirTag comes with a better locator sound and more precise location tracker than previously, making this the Bluetooth tracker to get for Apple users. While the single unit is discounted to AU$39, the 4-pack is better value as it brings the price of each AirTag to AU$32.75.View Deal

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This compact mid-sized power bank is a great option for fast charging your phone on longer trips where a smaller capacity power bank won't cut it. The T2055 is one of our top-rated options in our best power bank buyers guide, and is a sweet deal at this price. View Deal

At one of the lowest prices we have seen, this is a great deal for a premium power bank. The Anker 737 gets excellent results in our best power banks guide, and has a 140W output, a 24,000 mAh capacity (86.4Wh, so flight safe) and an excellent 85% efficiency. View Deal

This neat little charger doesn’t take up much space and offers USB-A and USB-C ports, capable of fast charging most base model phones from Apple, Google and Samsung. It won’t achieve the maximum wattage requirements of fast charging on more high-end models (such as the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL at 37W, or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus/Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max at 45W), but it’s a handy travel solution.View Deal

Outputting a maximum of 65W via either one of its USB-C ports (and a maximum of 22.5W via its USB-A port), this charger isn’t just capable of fast charging top iPhones and Samsung Galaxy devices at the highest speed, it’s also worth considering as a laptop charger replacement with its compact size, provided you have a sufficiently capable USB-C cable and your laptop can charge via said cable.View Deal

A 100W charger might seem overkill, but if you’re thinking of simultaneously charging a laptop, phone, set of earbuds and a smartwatch, this is certainly a device to consider. The two top-most USB-C ports can output at a maximum of 100W, while the bottom USB-C port delivers up to 30W and the USB-A port up to 22.5W.View Deal

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The Samsung Galaxy Ring is a worthwhile fitness device for folks that don’t like the feeling of a watch. Water resistant at up to 100 metres and available in three colours, the Galaxy Ring can track steps, sleep, heart rate and more. It comes with a charging cradle, with the Ring capable of lasting up to seven days on a full charge. Remember to try the sizing kit first.View Deal

We called this the best smart ring for battery life (rated up to 12 days + a further 150 days with the charging case) while also being a more affordable option than Oura and Samsung at full price. The Gen 2 added a sleep apnoea tracker to make up for the price hike over its predecessor. Again, be sure to source the sizing kit first as not all smart rings are made the same.View Deal

This smart ring differentiated itself from players like Oura and Samsung by being a more lightweight and comfortable option, weighing in from 2.4 grams for its smallest size (compared to Oura’s smallest size 4 ring at 3.3 grams). The Ultrahuman Ring Air does have the usual sensors found in this price range — heart rate, movement, sleep, skin temperature, etc — but what stands this one apart is the very thorough data presentation in its companion app. And you don't need a special subscription to access major metrics.View Deal

This is a fantastic price for a fantastic smartwatch that we awarded four stars in our Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro review. Yes, it looks like an Apple Watch, but it also acts like one, offering excellent battery life, accurate health tracking and a bright display. Plus, perhaps most importantly, it plays nicely with both iOS and Android devices.View Deal

A fantastic discount on the Apple Watch 11, if I say so myself. And, at this price, there's no need to compromise and pick up the SE 3 that's also going real cheap right now because you get additional health monitoring here, including sleep apnoea and blood pressure checks. View Deal

One of the best-looking hybrid smart watches on the market, blending analog and digital design layouts, the Scanwatch 2 is probably your best bet if you want a classic design and some of the health tracking features of a typical smart watch. In our Withings ScanWatch 2 review, we found that the companion app was quite easy to use and we liked the inclusion of a skin temperature tracker, though we would have liked some more smart features and the small digital display may not be for everyone.View Deal

An upgraded version of a watch we proudly awarded five stars, this handy fitness tracker features solar power charging, allowing it to last much longer than the standard model. It's a rugged wrist piece and it's intended for heavy-duty activities.View Deal

The 'S' in the name stands for 'small', meaning this specific Garmin was made for petite wrists and features a 42mm vibrant OLED display. You also get Multiband GPS, an intuitive menu navigation, excellent battery life, plenty of Garmin fitness features... and, oh, did I mention the OLED display?View Deal

If you want the most powerful wearable from Apple, then this one is it. Built for the outdoors, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 can compete with some of the best Garmin watches, just made to work with an iPhone. Precise GPS, custom workout tracking and so much more, it's perfect for all athletes.View Deal

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This is Canon's first compact camera in years, picking up where the fabulous and popular PowerShot G7 X series left off. It features a brand-new 22.3MP 1.4-inch sensor that boasts Canon's trusty Dual Pixel CMOS II autofocus and it has an integrated fan to keep things cool for the content creator. With plenty of grunt under the hood, this is the best price yet on this relatively new camera.View Deal

You may not have heard of this brand and dismiss it out of hand but, for its price, our colleagues at Digital Camera World rated it with a 4-star score in their review. Even at full price, it represents excellent value, offering a front screen that even a GoPro doesn't get you. Admittedly its image quality lacks against the big players, but we have it on good authority that it's reliable, easy to use and comes with plenty of accessories in the box.View Deal

This point-and-shoot camera fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, and makes content creation as easy as possible. You quite literally just need to point and shoot. There are just a few control buttons on the rear, but the tiny 2-inch flip-up touchscreen adds functionality too. It's capable of 4K/30p videos and 20MP stills. View Deal

With some serious grunt under the hood of this palm-friendly camera, you get AI-powered subject tracking, up to 13.5 stops of dynamic range and even 4K/120p slo-mo recording. This camera has since been succeeded by the 6th-gen model but it's still a fabulous shot (pardon the pun).View Deal

While it's not a huge upgrade over the previous model, the TG-6 is no longer available to buy, making this the best choice if you'd like a near-indestructible camera that you can take underwater.View Deal

This might be an entry-level camera but it has some advanced features. Anyone who wants to shoot wildlife or sports will be thrilled with the 40fps burst speed, and it inherits some of the tracking precision from Canon's higher-end cameras too. With a 24.2MP full-frame sensor, it's one of the lightest cameras available today and represents excellent value for a beginner even though this isn't the best price it's been.View Deal

It's been cheaper than this before, but this is still a fantastic saving on an excellent Nikon full-framer. The 24.6MP sensor can shoot at up to 120fps, records 6K video, has built-in image stabilisation and has dual card slots, including one for a CFexpress device to make full use of its speed.View Deal

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Holding a spot on our list of the best dash cams, the Vantrue E1 is super compact, yet is capable of recording clear, detailed footage day and night. A comprehensive mobile, PC and Mac app allows for easy footage transfers and built-in GPS ensures you know exactly where any incidents take place. This price includes a 20% discount at checkout.View Deal

We call this an "all-round surveillance solution" in our 70mai Dash Cam A510 review, due to it including both front-facing and rear-facing cameras in the box. They're quality cameras, too, recording 2.7K footage from the front and 1080p at the back, complete with wide fields of view. Built-in GPS, 360º rotation for in-car recording and easy install only add to its appeal.View Deal

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The Logitech MX Master range have been some of my favourite mice of all time, thanks to the ergonomic design, multiple customisable buttons, and a second scroll wheel for horizontal scrolling (or for flicking through multiple browser tabs). This version is Bluetooth-only, meaning it doesn’t have the Logi Bolt USB dongle and a USB-C charging cable included in the box.View Deal

The most striking feature of this mechanical keyboard is its thinness, but it also comes with the promise of sub-1ms latency and 8,000Hz hyper-polling. In our review we praised the K100 Air's durability, great actuation and high polling, while bemoaning the high price of this slab. And yeah: it's expensive, so good thing there's a discount.View Deal

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This TP-Link Deco XE75 mesh system is great for smaller homes or apartments, as its Wi-Fi 6E tri-band connectivity allows it to better avoid congestion by using the newly unlocked 6GHz band, plus it has a range of improved technologies that better handle crowded airwaves.View Deal

If you aren't keen on the Google mesh Wi-Fi system listed above, consider Amazon's own Eero 6+ three-pack instead. You should read our full review to get the complete picture, but we gave the Eero 6+ 4 stars, and noted that the Wi-Fi performance was excellent, the pricing is good and it's easy to use. View Deal

The latest eero Wi-Fi 7 mesh router is down to the lowest price we have seen on Amazon. We don't have a review yet, but our friends over at Tom's Guide rated it 4-stars. It's a Wi-Fi 7 model designed for high-speed wireless and wired networks and includes dual 5GbE ports. You can also grab it in a three pack for AU$899.99, which works out at just AU$299 per node. View Deal

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This deal offers you a significant saving on the new, higher price on Meta's best 'affordable' headset, and a close second to its best ever headset according to our resident VR headset tester. In fact, he thinks it's the second-best headset anyone can buy from any brand, and it's only a more tempting offer thanks to this limited-time deal.View Deal

One of the best gaming mice available right now, the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Dex is an exceptionally lightweight and capable device, with a long-lasting battery life, five programmable buttons and a 32K DPI sensor. View Deal

A nice 30% off deal on a 27-inch OLED gaming monitor, bringing it down to the lowest price we have seen on Amazon. It features a 180Hz panel capable of a 4K resolution. We awarded four and a half stars to this screen in our Alienware 27 AW2725Q review, and were impressed with its sharp visuals and HDR performance.View Deal

This OLED monitor comes with a gigantic 34.2-inch curved screen that boasts a 240Hz refresh rate and a lightning fast 0.03ms response time. It’s capable of producing gorgeous darkness with DisplayHDR TrueBlack 400 certification, and offers a 3440 x 1440 resolution.View Deal

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This little speaker might be priced higher than the older Echo Dot models, but then it takes what Amazon's palm-sized smart speakers can do to the, well, max. It improves on sound with higher bass than the previous Echo Dot to make streaming music a much better experience. View Deal

Want to make your home movies more immersive? This Govee backlight and camera system effectively extends the on-screen image beyond its bezelled confines and accurately tracks colours and flashes to the wall behind. It can also sync with music to dance along to your favourite tunes. Note that this is designed for 55 to 65-inch TVs.View Deal

This 8-inch smart display will need to be wall-mounted and it gives you control of thousands of smart home devices that work over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other connectivity standards like Zigbee, Matter and Thread. You can stream video, even security footage, start routines, add widgets and a heck of a lot more you can't with a regular Echo Show — now at its lowest price yet.View Deal

The price of what is one of the best video doorbells you can get in Australia has been fluctuating a lot on Amazon, and it's been down to AU$145 previously. It's easy to install, offers clear footage even at night and features facial recognition. Recording automatically begins when motion is detected, or when its button is pressed, plus it will let you know when packages have been left outside your door.View Deal

I much prefer this design of the newest Echo Show 8 smart display, now powered by a AZ3 Pro chip for better performance and 15% more screen real estate than previous generations. It's a much better smart hub now, with Alexa at your beck and call (and fingertips) — down to a record-low price as well.View Deal

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Amazon Kindle Unlimited: three months free, then AU$13.99p/m
Kindle Unlimited is a great service if you read a lot of books or can't settle on just one genre. It provides access to a near never-ending supply of fiction and non-fiction, including biographies, self-help books, and foreign language novels. There are even audiobooks — though they're not as high quality as Audible. View Deal

Audible: three months free, then AU$8.99p/m
Prefer to listen to stories rather than read? Then you’ll prefer this deal over the Kindle Unlimited deal above. Audible gives you the chance to listen to thousands of Originals as well as plenty of other hot titles. You also get to keep any purchase you make if you decide to cancel your subscription.View Deal

Music Unlimited: four months free, then AU$13.99p/m
No ad breaks, just music, podcasts and audiobooks. You can stream in high resolution and experience spatial audio for a full four months, and you can cancel any time if you don't want to pay the ongoing monthly subscription. You will need to be a new Music Unlimited subscriber, however, to take advantage of this offer.View Deal

Here's something different. If you're a photographer and you've been spending a lot on your Adobe Creative Cloud subscription, this discount on an annual Photography Plan might ease that expenditure a little. It shaves a considerable chunk off the one plan and gets you both Photoshop and Lightroom. Note that this will auto-renew at full price if not cancelled in time.View Deal

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OK, 'tuned in' isn't exactly the right phrase here, but my team and I are really grateful to all the readers who joined us through Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale so far. Hopefully our coverage over the past two days has been helpful and you've been able to bag a few discounts on items that have been on your shopping list for a while.

If you're just joining us now, don't worry, we're still rolling on with our coverage here at TechRadar and will continue to do so until the very end. Amazon has decided to make its Prime Day sale a week-long event after all, ending Monday, July 13.

Thanks, Jeff.

But don't dally — if you need something, add it to your cart and check out right away. Just be sure you're a Prime member to see the biggest deals possible and keep en eye out for the extra savings (via coupons) that some listings have.

Who doesn't love a freebie?

There isn't just one free thing to enjoy, but three, depending on your personal preference for reading or listening. You can sign up for one, or two or, heck, why not all three?! After all, freebies!

OK, enough waffling – I'll get to the point.

You can get Music Unlimited, Kindle Unlimited and Audible for free right now — or rather with extended free trials if you're a new or returning customer. You get three months free of Kindle Unlimited and Audible, but Music Unlimited is arguably better value with four months free and includes audiobooks too.

That's a lot of reading and listening if you ask me. I've already signed up for Kindle Unlimited and am enjoying the Bill Bryson-edited Seeing Further: The Story of Science and the Royal Society (yeah, I'm a history and science nerd).

Audible: three months free, then AU$8.99/m
Amazon Kindle Unlimited: three months free, then AU$13.99/m
Amazon Music Unlimited: four months free, then AU$13.99/m

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The Nespresso Vertuo Pop is the famed coffee maker's smallest machine, yet it doesn't scrimp on features. Being part of the Vertuo lineup, it uses a wider range of pods that can brew a range of coffee sizes, from single espresso all the way up to a full mug.

This machine has been one of our faves here at TechRadar ever since it launched in 2023, with a couple of my colleagues using it themselves at home and none of any complaints. It works just as you'd expect and couldn't be simpler. All you need to do is pop a pod in and press a button, the machine takes care of the rest – it's that easy.

The AU$229 RRP is already good value in my opinion, but there's a pretty good discount that sees the compact pod machine drop to just AU$88 a... pop.

Nespresso Vertuo Pop (white): AU$229 now AU$88
Also available in Pacific Blue, Mango Yellow and Lilac for the same price.

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The last couple of years I was rather underwhelmed with the Kindle deals during Prime Day. Not so this year.

With record-low prices on nearly all the best Kindles, you should absolutely kindle your digital reading habit (pardon the pun). I've listed the best Kindle deals higher on this page, but you can also check out my dedicated Prime Day Kindle deals page or just head straight to the deal by clicking below.

Sadly, the Matcha Green Kindle that was AU$140 as of yesterday has since gone up to AU$178 (which is just a 11% discount) — that's disappointing, Amazon.

Kindle Paperwhite: AU$299 now AU$208
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition: AU$329 now AU$236
Kindle Colorsoft: AU$399 now AU$264
Kindle Scribe (2024; 16GB): AU$649 now AU$424

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Receiving a stupendous 5-star score in our Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro review, it's hard to pass this Prime Day discount up.

If you want the best gaming mouse money can buy, this should be on your shortlist. It's lightweight, comfortable under the palm, is even faster than its predecessors (which were already very good) and has better battery life than older models too. Then there's the optical scroll wheel to take advantage of.

This offer is shipping in from Amazon Japan, though, so delivery will take a while.

Razer DeatherAdder V4 Pro: AU$299 now AU$225.68

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I have the white (or what's labelled as grey) Logitech Lift and, after a few years of daily use, it's looking a little worse for wear. I'm sorely tempted to swap it out for this Graphite version instead, and it's cheaper than I've every seen it before.

The previous low price was a little over AU$67 for the PC version of the Black variant, which makes the current 55% discount the best price yet.

I will have to note that it's designed for smaller hands like mine, so people with large mitts might not like its ergonomics — your little finger is likely to drag along your desk. Otherwise, it's an ergonomic mouse I wouldn't swap for anything else.

Logitech Lift: was AU$129 now AU$58.34

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On a recent visit to head-fi brand Audeze's headquarters in California, I had the chance to talk to the brand about the recent ReSkin feature it launched for its Maxwell 2 gaming headset.

This new feature for its excellent planar magnetic driver-powered gaming headset allows owners to customize their set by swapping in funky earcup designs to inject some colour, flair, and personality into their gaming accessory.

The earcups have been so popular that a bunch of the first designs have sold out, with marketing director, Peter James, telling me that "the one that's sold the most is the all-seeing eye. That one actually sold out of its first run."

Indeed, of the six designs or sets that Audeze launched in May, only one of them is available to buy as of right now on the brand's website, and two — the all-seeing eye and the very limited edition Dia De Los Muertos set — are not even listed at all.

However, there could be big things on the horizon with the PlayStation-owned Audeze having "some potential game studio collaborations" on the way in the future, according to James.

This could be an opportunity for a collaboration with a huge PlayStation series or two in the future, given Audeze is under Sony Interactive Entertainment's (SIE) roof now.

Could we see a spectacular God of War Laufey ReSkin featuring Faye? Could we, Maxwell 2 owners, be wearing some Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet artwork in the future? How about a profile shot of Wolverine adorning each earcup?

There are some truly exciting potential collaborations to consider given the relationship between Audeze and PlayStation.

And Audeze doesn't intend for the ReSkin designs to stop there: "We're really just getting started at this point.", James tells me.

"We're not intending this reskin program to be limited to Maxwell 2; that's just where it's starting."

I asked whether there might be a possibility of fans submitting their own designs in the future. "I don't think we're going to do 'design your own,' but we'll almost certainly be doing some things where people can submit designs and maybe run an online poll or competition to see what people vote on to select."

He went on to add that, as well as the exciting prospect of gaming collaborations, there are "more in-house designs that we'll be releasing on a monthly cadence."

Audeze has previous form with working with external collaborators from studio artists and musicians in relation to some headphones — when it comes to those super slick wooden rings that you can see on the likes of the LCD-2 and LCD-3 sets, for example — and it seems that the ReSkin program has the potential to unlock some big-hitting collaborations further down the line to continue that trend.