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The Australian Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a particularly scorching summer over the next few months due to a so-called “super” El Niño weather event, and it would be wise to invest in some cooling solutions in preparation.

It’s been a hot minute since we’ve had a major sale in Australia, which makes the arrival of Amazon Prime Big Deal Daysall the more exciting, especially if you’re in the market for a new coffee machine.

It’s no secret that we love our air fryers here at TechRadar and they’re basically an essential part of any kitchen these days. A major consideration for getting one, of course, is available counter space (or the lack thereof), which isn’t a luxury that every household has.

Summer is over, and we’re slowly settling into the months of shorter days and longer, colder evenings — and if you’re looking to save money on your heating bills this time of year, Lidl is launching new electrical heating devices that could help.

Dreame’s flagship X60 Pro Ultra Complete is one of the most feature-filled, efficient and reliable hybrid robot cleaners this writer has so far reviewed — and I’ve reviewed many. Its class-leading 42,000Pa of suction power is certainly attention-grabbing, but the cleverness of this autonomous floor bot goes well beyond brute suction force.

Talk to anyone about Dyson, and you can be certain that pricing will come up before long. It’s not unjustified: this is the brand that gave us a $399 (£299 / AU$549) hair dryer, back in 2016 when that kind of price tag was unfathomable for such a product. It’s the brand whose current flagship…

As TechRadar’s coffee expert and custodian of our guide to the best coffee machines in Australia, you can rest assured I make it my mission to trial as many espresso machines as possible. One brand that has, so far, eluded me, however, is Jura.

It’s that time of year again when we’re not always sure whether to leave the house dressed for summer or winter. And while this transitional phase can be a nightmare for wardrobe choices, it means that summer is right around the corner, so it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll stay cool at home…

KitchenAid has released some stunning stand mixers over the years, but I’ve never seen anything quite as striking as the new KitchenAid Design Series Luminaire Stand Mixer. It has a fluted glass bowl and integrated light, which make it shine like a faceted jewel on your kitchen counter. It’s almost too pretty to bake with.

If you’re looking for a coffee maker that will make preparing a delicious brew as simple as possible, you’re in the right place. I test over a dozen coffee makers each year here at TechRadar, and here I’ve put together the three I think are the most beginner-friendly, and accessibly priced too.