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Sony ULT Field 7 review: a great wireless party speaker that can handle its big bass

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Sony ULT Field 7: Two minute review The Sony ULT Field 7 is the company’s latest addition to the world of weatherproof portable speakers – gone are the days when listening to music outside meant trailing an extension cord precariously through the house and watching the skies with trepidation. The ULT Field 7 is a seriously large, seriously powerful party speaker, ready for big spaces. Priced at $499 / £399, the Sony ULT Field 7 is available for purchase in the US and the UK and will be available in Australia at some point, but Sony hasn’t shared the price or release date there just yet. However you look at it, this is a big outlay if you’re only looking for an occasional party speaker, but if you like to entertain a lot, or are generally just a fan of heavy bass and want one of the best Bluetooth speakers that can deliver this, the price may not be so off-putting to you. In a bid to make the Sony ULT Field 7 the perfect party companion, it’s been designed to be waterproof and dust

Pecron E1500LFP review

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The Pecron E1500 portable power station offers affordability and expandability in a compact footprint  Specifications   Battery chemistr y: LiFePo4 Battery capacity : 1500Wh Number of charge cycles : Over 3500 AC output power : 2200W, Surge to 4400W Number of AC outlets : 3 Number of DC outlets : 10 AC inverter efficiency : 85% Number of power inputs : 4 Fastest charge time : 2 hours Additional features : Bluetooth/WiFi, UPS Weight : 18kg Volume : 7.7L Price : $1299 Based on a LiFePo4 battery, it provides more than 3500 charge cycles before experiencing a 20% drop in power. The station can have its capacity upgraded to 7680Wh as a three-unit system. With a Wi-Fi connection and a well-designed mobile app, the E1500 becomes a power station accessible worldwide. The black plastic case has an industrial appeal and feels more rugged than the competition. A segmented LCD on the front panel shows vital data about the station. Two buttons control the entire unit, which c

Dyson WashG1 hands-on review

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Announced today, the Dyson WashG1 is a wet cleaner designed to get your hard floors sparkling clean.  Having cemented its reputation as the brand behind some of the best vacuum cleaners around, the WashG1 represents the brand's first dedicated wet cleaner for hard floors. (It builds on the success of combi-vacuum mop the Submarine – read our Dyson V15s Detect Submarine review for more on that one.) Most wet cleaners use suction, but during its research phase, Dyson found that this approach tended to lead to clogged mechanics, tricky maintenance, and machines emitting bad smells when in use. So rather than suction, the WashG1 uses a triple-pronged attack of hydration, agitation, and separation. So: it adds water, uses rollers to rub at the dirt, and then splits wet and dry waste to make disposal easier. It's designed to be used with just water, although you could add a floor cleaner liquid if you wanted. It will work on any hard floor but isn't suitable for carpets or

iPad Pro 13-inch (2024) review: an absolute powerhouse of a tablet

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iPad Pro 13-inch (2024): Two-minute review  Ahead of unveiling the new iPad Pro 13-inch (2024), Apple was hyping up its Let Loose launch event as a ‘different kind of Apple event’ , and the most important iPad launch since the original iPad – and now that the dust has settled, it seems that the hype was largely justified. The iPad Pro 13-inch (2024) – along with the 11-inch model that was also announced – is an incredibly accomplished and versatile device that, as the marketing spiel that accompanies it makes clear, features plenty of ‘firsts’ and ‘bests’ – it’s the first time an Apple M-class chip (the new M4 ) has debuted in an iPad, rather than a Mac; it’s the thinnest-ever Apple device (yes, thinner than the iPod Nano, even); and it has the best screen you can get on a tablet. The iPad Pro 13-inch (2024) is clearly a product made by a market leader at the top of its game – it’s a stunning bit of kit that’s packed with cutting-edge tech, and is a shoo-in for the best tablet you

OnePlus Watch 2 review: Finally, a Wear OS watch with staying power

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OnePlus Watch 2: One minute review After a less-than-stellar introduction to the world of smartwatches with the original OnePlus Watch in 2021, OnePlus is back with its second effort, and it’s a different beast entirely. Rather than relying on its own software, OnePlus’ latest wearable uses Google’s Wear OS platform to deliver a comprehensive set of features that will satisfy even the most demanding user. Anyone who’s familiar with Wear OS will know that poor battery life is its biggest hurdle, and OnePlus manages to leap right over it with an ingenious solution. This watch has two processors and two operating systems working in tandem, one handles all the basic functions like telling the time and counting steps, while the other tackles the more complex stuff. Depending on your usage, you really can achieve 100 hours on a single charge. The OnePlus Watch 2 offers a tasteful design, but its large dimensions mean that it’s less suited to those with petite wrists. It feels quality thr