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Head into Christmas with the only gift guide you’ll need this festive season. We’ve pulled together some of the hottest gifts from the latest tech to the coolest in movies, music and games, and a heap of fun stuff too. So, whoever you’re shopping for this year, our cracking gift guide has been designed to make this Christmas one to remember. G’DAY JB CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS

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Sonos Roam

Segway Escooter

WAYS TO SHOP THIS CHRISTMAS

Philips Projector

Homedics Massage Gun

There are many ways to shop at JB Hi-Fi this Christmas, and we’ve got the fastest and most convenient options covered. You can come in-store and pick up a bargain, shop online and get it delivered, utilise the convenience of click and collect or call us on 13 52 44, seven days a week, 9 am to 9 pm AEST to shop over the phone.

Spacetalk Watch

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THE GIFT CARD Never underestimate the humble and failsafe gift card! Ban- ish the thoughts of being tarnished as unimaginative if you opt for a gift card. If you’re unsure of exactly what to buy this Christmas, a gift card is a perfect option guaranteed to raise a smile on Christmas morning. If you leave your shop- ping to the last minute, you can even send a digital e-card

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What kind of Christmas shopper are you?

The Pick and Collector

The Can’t Decider

The Super Organised

Suddenly realising that it’s December 24, the The Last-Minute Dasher ‘last-minute dasher’ battles through car park and crowd chaos, making their purchase seconds before the store closes its doors.

straight to the inbox of your loved one so they can begin shopping instantly online - you can even include a personalised message. And the best part about buying a JB Hi-Fi gift card is it never expires. It’s a win-win.

The Christmas pudding is barely cold, and the ‘super organised’ already has one eye on gifts for next year. They can be found at the front of the queue, ready to pounce on the Boxing Day sales.

A frequent visitor in-store and online at JB, the ‘can’t decider’ will have an idea and contemplate their selection for a month before deciding on five other different ideas. Eventually, they will come back around to the first suggestion.

We all secretly envy the ‘pick and collector.’ They know exactly what to buy, and in one fell swoop, every single

gift they need is picked up fuss-free in a single purchase.

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JBTV video tips FUN FOR THE YOUNG Christmas belongs to kids. Their excitement and anticipation in the lead-up to the big day are palpable. From the hottest new games to the latest wearables, JB Hi-Fi has the gifts to cater to all kids this Christmas.

Uniden UH45 80 Channel UHF Handheld Radio with Kid Zone (4 Pack) $104.95

Nothing encourages kids to get active more than the latest wearable on their wrist. Smartwatches don’t only look cool, but they keep and track fitness stats, offer games, and set fitness challenges to compete. And some models offer full two-way talk with parents and guardians and GPS functionality, so the wear- er’s location is always known. SMART WEARABLES

HEAD OUTDOORS The warm weather is here, so now is the perfect time to head outside and enjoy some entertainment in the sun. There are plen- ty of ideas for the kids to play with in the great outdoors. A pair of Walkie Talkies offers endless fun, with some models featuring Kid-Zone to block out any unwanted conversations. And for going mobile, consider a kid’s electric scooter, go-kart, or electric skate- board – they’ll be the envy of the street. JB’s Top Tips

Make sure you pick up a helmet. It’s illegal to ride without one, and they’re a safety essential! Each state or territory has different rules and regulations surrounding electric rideables, so make sure you check local laws before riding.

JB’s Top Tips

What to Buy:

Choose a wearable that is age-appropriate. Look for a wearable with a rugged build and waterproof ratings for when kids play rough.

VTech Kidizoom DX2 $99

Oppo A16S $269

Garmin Vivofit jr. 3 $119

Segway Ninebot Go-Kart Complete Combo Kit $1,999

Fitbit Ace 3 $96

Recommended rider age 14 years and over

Please Note: Each state and territory in Australia has a different set of rules and regulations pertaining to the usage of e-scooters and e-boards (including where e-scooters and e-boards can legally be used and whether e-scooters and e-boards need to be registered with the relevant road traffic authority). Any user of this product must ensure that they check and abide by their local by-laws and use responsibly. Ride with caution and always wear a helmet and protective gear when riding your e-scooter and e-board.

‘Spacetalk Adventurer Kids Smartwatch 4G $349

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10 games for families

Instax New Mini Bundle $129

Logitech POP Mouse $49

Cygnett Lightning to USB-C Cable Blue and Pink $24.95 ea

What to Buy:

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OTHER ESSENTIALS The allure of instant cameras never gets old and is always a welcome gift idea for capturing those special occasions. Is your child mad on music? A set of roll-out drums for the aspiring musician or a pair of headphones will fit the brief. Affordable phones and tablets for staying in touch or watching cartoons on the family road trip are great options. And finally, don’t forget chargers, portable power banks, and other essential cables; perfect stocking fillers!

Cygnett 5000mAh Portable Power Blue and Pink $24.95 ea

Logitech POP Keyboard $129

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DOUBLE MIC BUNDLE

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Stadium Roll Up Drums

$118

Moki Kid’s Exo Bluetooth Headphones (Pink) $59.95

Logitech Pop $129 Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite Wi-Fi 32GB (Grey) $249

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If you’re buying headphones for the little ones in the family, there are a couple of key considerations to bear in mind. children should always have a volume limit to avoid hearing, so make sure that the pair you’re buying has this feature. Comfort is also essential.You want a pair that fits snuggly over the ears and can be worn for long periods. Finally, get a durable pair. Kid’s headphones are invariably going to be dropped, stood on, and thrown, so opt for a pair with a rugged build. Headphones designed for

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GO TRADITIONAL

Sometimes it’s good to unplug our entertainment and opt for a more traditional gift choice for kids. That’s where the classic board game comes, quite literally, into play. JB now ranges an enormous selection of board games and trading cards to cater to just about every interest. And for lovers of pop culture, check out the huge selection of collectibles like figurines and mugs, plus your favourite T-Shirts from the Marvel, Harry Potter, and Star Wars universes!

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Don’t Forget the Batteries Did you ever wake up on Christmas morning as a kid, frantically rip the paper off your presents and then realise that you didn’t have any batteries for any of the toys? Yep, it sucks, so make sure you’re pre-loaded with all the batteries you need!

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Always check the age rating on the side of board games T-Shirts and collectibles make awesome stocking fillers

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Super Mario Top Trumps Match $24.98

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GAME ON!

FLICK THE SWITCH! The big all-rounder games console this year is Nintendo’s brilliant Switch which, depending upon the model you opt for, can be played both attached to a TV or on the go. There are three models, starting with the portable-only Switch Lite, moving onto the original TV/ portable combo and then the recently released OLED version, which totes all the bells and whistles.

Gamers have never had it so good, with the broad range of console and PC hardware and incredible games available. The vibe this year is staying connected via gaming, with great experiences for multiple players, be they in the same room or on the other side of the world. From new hardware to accessories to the latest in games, there are plenty of gift choices to have your favourite gamer levelling up in style.

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What to Buy:

If buying a console as a gift, always make sure to include a game so the lucky recipient has something to play on it straight away. PICK UP: A beefy MicroSD memory card.

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Nintendo Switch Console – Neon/Grey Watch the faces light up when unwrapping either of these absolute beauties! $449

SWITCHED ON GAMING Wondering what’s hot games-wise for the Switch this year? You can’t go wrong with any of these top-selling top choices.

What to Buy:

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond/ Shining Pearl Your resident Poke-fan’s going to love either of these recent releases. $69 ea

Ring Fit Adventure Perfect for the gamer

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe This super fun racing game is the best-selling Switch game for a reason. $69

Is the game you’ve chosen age-appropriate? All games

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who wants to have fun while keeping fit. $119

carry Australian standard ratings notifications to help you choose. PICK UP: A Switch Pro Controller.

GET IN CONTROL! Ask any gamer and they’ll tell you that a spare controller never goes astray, especially with so many top couch multiplayer games available. Whether your particular gamer is of the PS5, Xbox, Switch, PS4 or PC persuasion, there are top options from both original and third-party manufacturers.

What to Buy:

READY, HEADSET, GO… While you want the gamer in your life to have fun, you don’t always want to hear every beep, bloop or gunshot that they fire. Then there’s multiplayer games where they can talk to their teammates. Kill two birds with one stone with a top-quality microphone-packing headset, with choices often featuring surround audio so players will know when somebody’s creeping up sneakily from behind. What to Buy: Logitech G435 Lightspeed Wireless

PS5 DualSense Wireless Controller (white or black)

Gaming Headset Super-stylish and super-functional, this headset packs Bluetooth connectivity and comes in a choice of black/yellow or off white/lilac. $199

The absolute pinnacle in controller tech – exclusively for Sony’s latest console, the PlayStation 5. $109

If you come across “open back” and “closed back” headsets, the difference is an easy one – the former lets some real-world sound in (like, “Dinner’s ready!”), while the latter isolate the user into their own ambient noise-free sonic bubble.

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Make sure that you know which system your recipient has, to ensure that what you get works with what they’ve got. This also applies to headsets and many other accessories. PICK UP: Performance thumbsticks

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JB’S TOP 10 ESSENTIAL GAMES FOR CHRISTMAS 2021

Halo figurine $119.99

COLLECTIBLES

T-shirts $24.98 ea

Mario and Luigi mugs Coming late November $12.98 ea

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Call of Duty. Vanguard (PS5, Xbox, PS4)

PlayStation notebook Coming late November $15.98

Super Mario - Pencil Case $9.98

Animal Crossing Match game $24.98

Pac-Man - Ghost Light $39.98

Pokemon - Panels Notebook $6.98

Halo Infinite (Xbox)

Pikachu and Charmander notebooks Coming late November $15.98 ea

Super Mario 2022 calendar $15.98

Metroid Dread (Switch)

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Battlefield 2042 (PS5, Xbox, PS4, PC)

MAKE A SING AND DANCE!

The best-selling Just Dance series presents willing participants with the chance to shake their groove thang to a vast selection of recent and classic chart smashes, and even has a mode to help burn the odd calorie or three. Meanwhile, those who’d rather belt out a tune than get down on the dancefloor can let rip with the latest Let’s Sing karaoke sensation – super fun when friends are together!

FIFA 22 (PS5, Xbox, Switch, PS4)

What to Buy:

Let’s Sing 2022 (PS5, Xbox, Switch, PS4) Available with mics – or you can use your smartphone - sing along to chart classics both new and old. $79 or without one or two

Just Dance 2022 (PS5, Xbox, Switch, PS4) This year’s model boasts

NBA 2K22 (PS5, Xbox, PS4)

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choreography for everybody from Sia to Beyoncé, Sylvester to Bronski Beat. $69

Forza Horizon 5 (Xbox)

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Far Cry 6 (PS5, Xbox, PS4, PC)

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What to Buy:

F1 2021 (PS5, Xbox, PS4)

The processing power of mobile phones has increased in leaps and bounds in recent years, with most of us carrying around computing powerhouses in our pockets and bags. Some phones have been built for gaming and are an excellent gifting option for the gamer in your life.

Seagate Xbox Series X 1TB Expansion Card Double the storage of the Xbox Series X in a flash with this small but powerful plugin expansion. $349

What to Buy:

Riders Republic (PS5, Xbox, PS4)

Asus ROG5s 512gb Stock in stores in December. $1,699

Look for a gaming phone with a big battery capacity to maximise your gaming on the move A higher refresh rate will lead to a smoother gaming experience

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JB’S TOP 10 MUST-HAVE GAMING ACCESSORIES PS5 DualSense Wireless Controller $109 PS5 Pulse 3D Wireless Headset $159

Razer Kraken X Multi- Platform Gaming Headset $88

Logitech G435 Lightspeed

Xbox Elite Wireless

Controller Series 2 $249

Wireless Gaming Headset $199

Playmax MX1 Universal Gaming Headset $29

Razer Huntsman Mini Optical Gaming Keyboard Mercury Edition $159

Razer DeathAdder Essential Ergonomic Wired Gaming Mouse $59

Logitech G502 HERO High Performance Gaming Mouse $89

Switch Joy-Con (Neon Purple/Neon Orange) $119

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OUTDOOR TECH

Aussies have a passion for getting out in the sun and exploring, keeping fit, capturing photos and video of adventures - or even just getting to and from work without being cooped up in the car. We’ve always loved to get outside, soak up the summer sun and enjoy life – so here are some ways to make getting out there easier and more fun than ever.

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GET ON YOUR BIKE… OR SCOOTER! One of the best ways of keeping fit while getting some serious

affordable e-bikes possible for the first time. Not far behind were e-scooters, packing the benefits of the e-bike into a compact, carryable travel platform. The difference between the two is all about travel distance. An e-bike is perfect for long rides, whether it’s exploring or commuting, where you can choose to let the motor take over when you need a break, but want the flexibility of a conventional bike as well. An e-scooter, on the other hand, is the ultimate urban short-trip machine, something you can carry on the train with you and then use to quickly zoom to work or home.

adventuring done has always been the classic means of getting from A to B without an engine – the bicycle. It’s traditionally been the simplest of things. You put your energy into making the pedals move, and you eventually get where you’re going – just tired and sweaty, especially if your journey involves hills. So, it’s no surprise that someone came up with the idea of fitting bikes with a small electric motor to help out. What stayed a niche market for decades, though, finally exploded in popularity as advances in both battery and motor tech made lightweight, compact,

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Both e-bikes and e-scooters are designed with water resistance in mind – but they’re not waterproof, and because there’s a lot of electronics on board that doesn’t like to get wet, it’s best to keep your bike or scooter away from large downpours and deep puddles. Check the road rules in your state to make sure it’s legal and safe to ride your e-scooter on the road. Generally, e-scooters are more at home on footpaths, while e-bikes are designed to be ridden on the road.

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Please Note: Each state and territory in Australia has a different set of rules and regulations pertaining to the usage of e-scooters and e-boards (including where e-scooters and e-boards can legally be used and whether e-scooters and e-boards need to be registered with the relevant road traffic authority). Any user of this product must ensure that they check and abide by their local by-laws and use responsibly. Ride with caution and always wear a helmet and protective

What to Buy:

Benelli Bravo eBike 90km range, front suspension and front LED display, perfect for commuting. $2,999

Unagi Model One Dual 250W motors and anti-lock brakes make sure you get where you need to go. $1,699

Fiido D12 Foldable Electric Bike Only 12.9kg, with up to 100KM range on a single charge. $1,699

Segway Kickscooter Max IPX7 water resistance and the longest range on the market. $1,399

gear when riding your e-scooter and e-board.

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DRONE HOME Drones have become a go-to for film and TV producers, but thanks to camera tech getting better and better – packing more pixels and smarter image processing into a tiny space – the drones you can buy today are capable of absolutely stunning video, while incorporating smart tech that makes them easier to use. Flying a drone and capturing stunning aerial video is now something everyone can do, and the creative possibilities are endless.

What to Buy:

Zero-X Pro Evolved 4K UHD Drone Brilliant 4K ultra HD video, auto gimbal camera and up to 25 minutes of flight time. $699

DJI Mini SE Fly More Combo Up to 30 minutes of flying time, the lightweight drone captures 2.7K video and 12MP aerial photos. $619

Zero-X Evo 4K Drone Made for easy flying, with auto hover and a one-button return-to- home feature. $349

JB’s Top Tips

There are rules for where and when you can fly a drone, including keeping it well away from other people and aircraft, and not flying higher than 120 metres. Be sure to check the rules before sending your drone into the air for the first time. Choose a drone with a return-home mode so you don’t lose it if you fly out of range or it runs out of battery before you can fly it back.

Nokia XR20 5G (tough phone) The 5G XR 20 is one rugged phone designed for the true outdoors. It’s rated IPX68, features a tough Corning Gorilla Glass Victus screen, a military standard case, and is drop-proof up to 1.5 metres. $879

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC – WHEREVER YOU ARE

LIGHT, ACTION, CAMERA! Action cameras are the perfect outdoor companions – lightweight, durable, and packing some serious video quality into a tiny device that you can take on your adventures anywhere. Designed to go all the places where you’d never take your smartphone – and capable of clever image trickery to make your action video rock- solid stable – these are the devices you want to make sure you have in your bags when you travel.

Music is an essential part of life, and having the ability to listen to an endless library of music anywhere on our smartphones is one of the greatest things that tech has given us. And with wireless headphones and earbuds now the norm, Bluetooth has become the go-to tech not only

for personal listening, but for portable speakers as well. You can grab a rechargeable speaker that packs a huge punch in terms of raw sound quality with party-starting levels of bass and have your favourite party songs anywhere you are – in any weather.

What to Buy:

Bose Soundlink Colour In black, white, citron or blue, 8 hours of water- resistant wireless music with legendary Bose quality. $199

Jbuds Frames Open-ear wireless audio that’s attachable to any pair of glasses. $119

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Ultimate Ears Hyperboom Massive bass, rich sound quality and 24-hour battery life for all-day tunes. $599

If you’re going to be shooting video underwater, pick up a waterproof housing for your camera so you can capture your videos safely. PICK UP: Don’t forget to grab extra memory cards so you don’t run out of recording space while you’re out adventuring.

Marshall Emberton The signature Marshall sound in a classic- design compact portable speaker. $229

Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 Immersive 360-degree sound with thundering bass. $299

What to Buy:

DJI Action 2 – Power Combo Dual screens, 4K HDR video and rock-solid image stabilisatio. $609

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Insta360 One X2 Ultra-stable 360-degree video, automatic horizon lock and the ability to automatically remove people from your photos. $749

Sweet Tooth Bluetooth has come a long way in a short time – it’s only been around for the past 20 years or so, and was originally designed just for phone calls.The ability for it to send high-quality stereo audio wasn’t added until later – and led to the demise of headphone sockets on most smartphones.

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WATCH THIS SPACE Smartwatches are the perfect fitness partner, and they’ve come a long way over the last five years. Instead of just monitoring your heart rate, smartwatches can keep an eye on a whole range of body metrics, sending it all to connected smartphone apps to help you track your fitness progress, alert you if anything’s wrong, and provide quick access to emergency

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services in seconds if needed. Of course, they’ll also keep track of your daily tasks and appointments because the latest fitness watches are also stylish, capable and powerful mini wrist computers.

With summer in full swing and the long sunny days inviting everyone to get outside and rediscover the great outdoors, this season’s looking like being a massive one for personal fitness and well-being. It’s the perfect time to soak up an endless supply of fresh air, warm sun and new places. Shake off the cobwebs and embrace the pure fun of being out in the world again!

JB’s Top Tips

Pick a smart watch that works well with your existing smartphone – check your phone’s app store to make sure there’s app support before you buy.

LISTEN UP, BUD! If you’re heading out to do some running, jogging or just walking the dog, you’ll probably have discovered the hassle with regular earbuds and over-ear headphones – they won’t stay in (or on) your ears when you’re exercising, and sound quality can vary wildly as they move about as you do. Some headphones and earbuds were just made to be used when you’re not being active – but there’s a whole range of them that are custom-designed to be the perfect outdoors companions for music, podcasts or phone calls. Regardless of whether you’re an earbuds of over-ear headphones person, if they’re designed for active use they should stay put when you’re running, and stay working if you sweat.

HEAR THE WORLD Not everyone is keen to block out the outdoor world’s sounds completely – and for the dedicated fitness fanatic it can be a real problem to not hear what’s going on in the world around you. Whether it’s cars and other traffic, people talking to you or keeping an ear on the safety sounds of things like pedestrian crossings, some people would rather not shut out the world while they’re out exercising in it – but want to enjoy quality audio as well. Again, technology comes to the rescue, with clever devices that deliver music while keeping outside sounds audible.

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With most earbuds, extended battery life comes via a charging case – so check the run time outside the case if you’re planning on using them for a very long run or ride

What to Buy:

JLab JBuds Air Sport True Wireless In-Ear Headphones 34 hours of play time with the included charging case – and a movie mode for lag-free audio when you get home. $149

JBL Under Armour Flash-X True Wireless In-Ear Headphones IPX7 sweat and waterproof, with extended bass response and a remarkable 50 hours of battery life. $279 Sony WF-SP800N Truly Wireless Sports Headphones Noise cancelling, powerful bass, IP55 dust and water resistance and all-day battery life. $249

Bose Sports True Wireless Earbuds The big Bose lifelike sound from tiny, comfortable and exercise-ready earbuds that can also handle phone calls with ease. $299

Beats Powerbeats Pro Totally Wireless Earphones Powered by Apple’s H1 headphone chip, with optical and motion sensors to automatically play music when you wear them. $349

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Garmin VivoActive 4S GPS Smart Watch (Rose Gold/White) A small and compact smartwatch with health monitoring, multiple fitness activities, contactless payment, and music. $499

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 The first Galaxy watch to measure body composition, such as body fat percentage, skeletal muscle and more. $399

Garmin Fenix 6S Pro Sports Watch (Black) A heavy-duty sports watch featuring a vast array of fitness and health tracking options, multi-GNSS satellite support, and access to stored music and streaming services. $1,149

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Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Advanced performance analytics, 7-day battery life… and your favourite tunes to keep you going! $579

KEEPING FIT IS THIRSTY WORK

What to Buy:

Fitbit Sense Track stress, mood, skin temperature and more with this watch’s advanced on-wrist monitoring. $449

Hidrate Spark Steel Drink Bottle Keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours, glows to remind you when it’s time to drink, and tracks your water intake via a connected app. $109

If you’re doing any kind of exercise – or even if you’re just burning energy as you go about a busy day – staying hydrated is crucial to your health. In the hot Aussie summer (and even winter in the northern end of the country), you can sweat away precious water faster than you take it in. If you lose as little as two per cent of your body’s water content you can start suffering from dehydration, affecting both physical and brain performance. So, of course, keeping a supply of fresh water around is crucial if you’re active and outdoors. But water packaged in plastic bottles comes with its own problems – it’s expensive, the bottles are bad for the planet, and it’s impossible to keep the water deliciously cool. Technology’s found a neat solution to this one, in the form of a smart drink bottle that keeps your drink cool – and makes sure you’re drinking enough water when you need to.

What to Buy:

Bose Frames Tempo Sports Audio Sunglasses Stay aware of your surroundings with immersive audio built right into high-quality polarised sunglasses. $399

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Drinking plenty of water through the day has many other health benefits, like relieving headaches and, of course, preventing hangovers – remember this for the festive season! Regular water drinking has been shown to help with weight loss.

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Jabra Elite 7 Active True Wireless Headphones Adjust the level of active noise cancellation and outside sound to customise your workout and your sound. $279

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Listen to the Bones! Bone-conduction headphones aren’t an entirely new thing – versions of them have been around for years, though mostly as around-the-neck novelties that didn’t work especially well. Modern versions are designed to send the audio into the bones near your ears, so you hear your music, but can also hear sounds around you perfectly. Perfect for urban exercise – and also great for when you’re at home waiting for a parcel delivery!

AfterShokz Aeropex Wireless Open-Ear Headphones Open-ear audio with bone conduction technology so only you hear the music. $249

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HEALTH SMARTS

Nowadays, looking after our own health and well-being – and that of our friends and family – is more important than ever. Australians have always loved the idea of combining fitness and health with leisure. We’re a nation of avid runners, bike riders and swimmers and, when we’re at home, we want to take care of ourselves and make the most of our free time. PAMPER THE BODY AND MIND

If you’re the kind of person that loves to get out and about – whether it’s a morning run, quality time being walked by the dog, or the day-to-day of work, shopping and socialising – a smart watch is a must-have. Notifications and calls can be seen at a glance without having to pull out your phone, and the display can be set up to show not just the time, but all kinds of other information - from the weather to the song playing in your earbuds. And instantly paying for stuff with a wave of your watch never gets old. Most smart watch models also offer a range of health and well- being features, with some taking on the role of personal trainer by offering workout routines, cardio monitoring, sleep, daily wellness activities, female health tracking, breathing exercises and more, all linked with health apps on your phone so you can see at a glance how you’re doing.

Some smart watches are primarily designed for fitness use, while others are more geared towards daily life. Choose one that fits your lifestyle. PICK UP: A charging stand to make it easy to keep your watch topped up at the end of the day.

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SLEEP WELL The most essential thing for a healthy mind and body is a good night’s sleep – but some of us have trouble unwinding from the day and shutting out the sounds of the city. Many people try wearing earplugs or even listening to music in earbuds, but these aren’t great solutions – and can be uncomfortable to sleep with. Now, though, there are dedicated sleep buds which have only one job – to shut out the world, play you soothing sounds and get you a great night’s sleep, complete with the sounds of nature, or just soothing neutral tones. For regular earbuds, though, there are multiple apps ready to deliver endless calming soundscapes.

A CUT ABOVE Looking good means feeling good, and it’s never been easier to manage your hair at home with the huge range of professional- grade tools that put you in complete control of how you look. For men, there have been major advances in the tech behind that most essential of devices, the electric shaver. The best ones now have on-board intelligence that can monitor the shave and adjust the cut accordingly. Personal care can go so much further at home now, too. Dedicated beard trimmers take the guesswork and hassle out of a process that used to be time-consuming, and trimmers (supplied with an arsenal of different tools) and clippers are both affordable and incredibly capable. And for the perfect finish, hair styling and smart toothbrushes have come a long way, too.

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Parlux Alyon Air Ionizer Hair Dryer 2250 watts of drying power with Air Ionizer tech. $340

If you’re someone who prefers to shave in the shower, be sure to choose a wet/dry model.

PICK UP: Spare shaving heads or blades.

JB’s Top Tips

Keep the charging case for your earbuds on the bedside table so you remember to charge them after a good night’s sleep.

What to Buy:

Oral B Genius 8000 Toothbrush Intelligent tech for the perfect clean. $299

Braun Series 7 Shaver 360-degree tech for the perfect shave. $55

What to Buy:

Bose Sleepbuds II Wireless, comfortable buds designed especially for soothing sleep. $379

Philips Series 9000 Prestige SkinIQ Shaver With Nanotech precision blades. $649

Silver Bullet Ocean Waves Easy styling of curls and waves. $179

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BREATHE IN The quality of the air that we breathe has become more important than ever, as cities get more crowded and everything from dust to tiny chemical particles makes its way into our homes. Anyone who suffers from hay fever or other allergies knows all too well what polluted air can do - and technology has an answer. Air purifiers have been around for a long while now, but it’s only in recent years they’ve been going beyond being passive air filters, now capable of trapping microscopic particles and killing dangerous bacteria. At the high-tech end, they can even filter out dangerous gases – and let you know how well they’re doing via smart displays and apps.

What to Buy:

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Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Stylish design with tracking for everything from workouts to sleep. $699

Withings ScanWatch 38mm (Rose Gold) ECG, oximeter, and a 30-day battery. $499

Fitbit Charge 5 Stress management

Place your air purifier as near as possible to the middle of a room for the best results. PICK UP: Spare filters.

JB’s Top Tips

score and ECG app. $269

What to Buy:

Fitbit Sense (Carbon/Graphite) Heart rate monitoring, stress detection, and 6+ days of battery life. $448

Dyson Purifier Automatically senses and reports air particles in real time. $899

Breville AirRounder Purifier Heats and cools as it cleans the air. $299

Did You Know?

Fitness Tracking – From Space! Despite their small size, smart watches these days are equipped with everything that’s needed to track your current position and distance travelled via GPS satellites. Combined with the watches’ ability to monitor everything from your heart rate to your running or walking pace, you have access to incredibly detailed information about every session.

PRO TIP

HEPA is Better Air purifiers all use filters to trap everything from dust to microscopic particles in the room’s air. Pick one with a HEPA filter to make sure that the very smallest of nasties are caught by the purifier – even some bacteria.

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Cooling down after a good workout or unwinding after a long ride or run, your body’s going to let you know you’ve been giving it the exercise it needs. And there’s nothing better than a good massage when everything’s tensed up and sore – in fact, it can be the perfect antidote to a long workday as well. Not having a personal masseuse on hand to take care of this for you isn’t a problem anymore, thanks to the wide range of electronic massagers that are available these days. Using powerful motors to get the job done, these devices come in multiple shapes and sizes. There are even specialised massagers for those with leg aches and pains.

What to Buy:

Homedics Handheld Physio Massager Lightweight and easy to use. $99

Wellcare Foot Spa Relax at the end of a busy day. $99

JB’s Top Tips

Massage guns can deliver intense vibration that isn’t for everyone – if you’re wondering which device is for you, ask a professional. PICK UP: A spare battery so you’re always ready to go.

Theragun Pro Handheld Massager Long battery life and on-board OLED force meter. $899

Hyperice Hypervolt Bluetooth Massage Gun Quiet, powerful and connected. $599

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THE POWER TO CHARGE YOURWAY

MagDesk 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger

> Powerful & safe magnetic charging. > Charge all your Apple devices simultaneously.

MagCharge Magnetic Wireless Charging Cable

Mag5000 Magnetic Wireless Power Bank

MagHold Magnetic Car Wireless Charger

ChargeUp Maxx 30K 30,000 mAh Power Bank > 127 hours extra battery life. > 3 x USB ports to charge multiple devices.

> Up to 15W Fast charging. > Use with any phone with Qi wireless charging.

> 7.5W Fast charging. > Precise magnetic alignment.

> Secure attachment to your car. > Powerful magnetic alignment.

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THE SMARTEST

The devices we use every day seem to get most of the attention – smart TVs, computers, game consoles and phones. But great things have been happening for the everyday stuff in our homes that we’ve gotten so used to. Whether it’s the simple tasks of turning power points and light switches on and off, keeping our homes secure or keeping them clean, there are smart devices ready to help make life easier. STUFF IN THE HOME

It’s the time of year to set up the Christmas tree and decorate it with tinsel, trinkets and, of course, lots of lights – great fun in itself! Even those humble lights have come a long way thanks to technology, now employing LEDs for far greater safety and low power usage, along with the sort of twinkly special effects only LEDs can do. But even better, a smart plug lets you turn power to the tree lighting on and off either on a schedule, or with voice command – just plug it into the wall, plug the lights into the smart plug, and set it all up with Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant.

JB’s Top Tips

Just about anything can use a smart plug – so you can set up Christmas music with your tree lights and have it all activate on command!

PICK UP: Extra smart plugs that work with your choice of voice assistant. The possibilities are endless.

What to Buy:

Twinkly Flex App-controlled Flexible Lights Shape your own lighting! $169

TP-Link Kasa Mini Smart Wi-Fi Plug Control anything electronic from your smartphone. $24

Eufy X8 Hybrid Vacuum and mop. $1,299

What to Buy:

KEEP CLEAN WITH A ROBOT No matter what size apartment or house you live in, one of the most repetitive chores would have to be doing the vacuuming.That’s where the robot vacuum comes in to save the day, quietly and stealthily. What was once the stuff of science fiction is now a thing you can have in your home – a small autonomous vacuum cleaner that makes its own way around living areas, mapping out where it can and can’t go and working out an ideal pattern for it to completely clean each room. It will then happily look after the vacuuming for you – hopping off its recharging station to go pick up dust and dirt, returning when it needs a recharge (or, in the case of some advanced models, to drop off its load of dust and head out again). Especially great for households with pets that shed a lot of fur, these are the best kind of smart tech – the kind that thinks for itself and doesn’t need too much managing. Give your robot vacuum a few days to learn the most efficient route around your home. If you have lots of hard floors, a vacuum that has a mop feature might be worth considering. PICK UP: Extra disposable dust bags for your vacuum and its docking station. JB’s Top Tips

iRobot Roomba i7+ Automatic dirt disposal. $1,699

iRobot i3 Small and smart. $949

ECOVACS Deebot T9+ Robot Vacuum Powerful robot vac with mopping, auto empty station, and air freshener. $1,299

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SMART STUFF Of course, a smart home

SMART SECURITY

needs easy access to smart assistants, which is where the cleverness of smart displays and speakers comes into play. Not only are they brilliant for listening to podcasts, music or audiobooks while you cook, work or relax, they can also be a way to catch up with friends face-to-face, discover new recipes and more. Display or no display, it’s your choice!

What to Buy:

Google Nest Mini (Charcoal) $79

Google Nest Hub The perfect bedside table smart display. $149

Some smart doorbells have motion sensors so you can tell when someone’s at the door even if they don’t ring the bell – great for being alerted to parcel deliveries. PICK UP: A subscription to your doorbell maker’s cloud service, so you can view footage of who’s come to your door from anywhere in the world. JB’s Top Tips Having to go and open the front door to see who’s there seems so old-fashioned when you can bring some smart tech on board to make your home more secure. One of the most popular and easy ways of making your home safer is with a smart doorbell. The humble doorbell might not seem like a prime candidate for a smart upgrade, but with the addition of a video camera and connection to both your network and the cloud, next-gen doorbells let you instantly see who’s at the door on your smart display, or even in a pop-up window on your TV. Combine that with a smart lock – which lets you unlock your door by voice or fingerprint while keeping intruders out – and you’ve got some seriously smart security without having to spend a fortune.

Bose Portable Smart Speaker Powerful sound, and Google or Alexa wherever you are. $499

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What to Buy:

Eufy Security Wi-Fi Smart Lock Touch Control access to your home with 3D fingerprint recognition and support for Alexa and Google Assistant. $499

LIGHT THE HOUSE Smart plugs are a brilliant way to

Google Nest Doorbell Wireless smart security with hassle-free installation. $329

What to Buy:

automate just about anything, but when it comes to the lights in and around your home, smart lights can be a brilliant upgrade that give you complete control over not just turning lights on and off, but controlling their brightness and colour, and letting you create scenes to suit the mood of what you’re doing. Smart lighting is available to fit all standard light fittings, as well as in custom-sizeable strips that make for great bench or workstation lights. And it’s all controlled with your voice via your voice assistant of choice.

Nanoleaf Shapes Hexagon Starter Kit 9 Pack $349

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Lenovo Smart Bulb Colour E27 2 Pack $34.99

Check your light fittings before you buy, to be sure you get the right globes for each one. In Australia there’s a mix of screw-thread and bayonet-cap fittings, so do a tally of what you have before buying. PICK UP: Smart outdoor lighting, so you can add welcoming light all around your home that can be scheduled to turn on automatically at night.

Philips Hue Colour Ambiance Bluetooth Downlight 90mm Upgrade your ceiling lighting with millions of app-controlled colours. $99

Connect Garage Door Opener $49

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Pokémon Pop! Vinyl Advent Caledar $99.99

Pop Culture ESSENTIALS

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Memory Master $15.98

Sometimes you’ve got to think outside of the box for Christmas, and that’s exactly where these cool collectibles come in. Whether your loved ones are mad for Marvel or can’t get enough Star Wars in their life, you’ll find something to suit at JB. The merchandise COLLECTIBLES AND FUN STUFF

Die Hard T-shirt $24.98

Santa Clause Movie Collection $12.98

Die Hard Mug $9.98

range is massive, covering mugs, T-shirts, board and card games, figurines, and so much more. Jump on in and shop the range!

Love Actually Monopoly $59.98

Harry Potter Pop! Vinyl Advent Caledar $99.99

Mariah Carey Xmas Pop! Vinyl $21.99

Festivus Board Game $36.98

Elf Monopoly . $59.98

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Marvel Jigsaw $39.98

Spider-Man - New York Coffee Mug $9.98

Spider-man Moulded Mug $15.98

Spiderman Top Trumps $7.98

Marvel 2022 Calendar $15.98

Spider-man Bop It! $29.98

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Spider-man Figurines $39.98

Thor - 3 Film Collection 4K $39.98

T-shirts $24.98 ea

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Top STAR WARS ESSENTIALS G I F T G U I D E The Child Talking Plush $59.98 Chewbacca Pencil Case $15.98

ANIME Pop Culture ESSENTIALS

Mandalorian Mug $9.98

Dragon Ball Box set $329

Attack on Titan Jigsaw $24.98

Star Wars Calendar $15.98

Sailor Moon Movie Collection $44.98

Mandalorian T-shirt $24.98

My Hero Academia Planner $12.98

Mandalorian Calendar Gift Set $34.98

Star Wars Match Board Game $24.98

FLEA MARKET CHRISTMAS

Star Wars Figurines $29 ea

Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray $64.98

Top COLLECTIBLES and FIGURINES

Flea Market Voice Changer $19.95 Flea Market Electronic Drum Sticks $24.95

Flea Market Harmonica $9.95

Mr Bean Plush

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Studio Ghibli - Heen (Dog) Plush $39.98

Studio Ghibli - Soot Sprite Plush $19.98

Flea Market LED Frisbee $14.95

Studio Ghibli - Yakul (Elk) Plush $29.98

Flea Market Remote Control Poo $16.95 ea

Flea Market LED Yoyo $9.95 ea

Die-cast Batman Car $49.99

Flea Market Hand Held Fan $16.95

Flea Market USB Desk Fan $9.95

TMNT Movie Star Bundle Pack OUT 17/11 $120

Flea Market Mini Desktop Blower $14.95

Flea Market Talking Aussie Fly Swatter $19.95

Flea Market Mini Desktop Vacuum Cleaner $14.95

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Top 10 TV Releases

1 The Crown Season 4 OUT 10/11 2 Grey’s Anatomy OUT 17/11 3 NCIS New Orleans OUT 10/11

DOTING ON BLU-RAY AND DVD The ‘spinning wheel of death’ comes in many forms. You may know it from your word processor grinding its brain cells together, or perhaps as your phone tries its damnedest to load a news clip, or maybe its most irritating shape of all: your TV’s desperate attempt to access a film which you’re dying to see. Enter the brilliance of Blu-ray and DVD! Owning movies in their physical form means you can banish the internet gob- lins from your movie-going experience completely and they won’t disappear from your digital library because, officially, you don’t actually own them. Not to mention that your meaty collection that lets the world know that you’re a movie connoisseur will look gorgeous proudly displayed on the shelf.

MOVIE MAGIC

4 Rick and Morty S4 5 Young Rock OUT 8/12 6 Law & Order Organised Crime OUT 8/12 7 Blue Bloods 8 The Flash S7 9 Freaks and Geeks Blu-Ray 10 Emily in Paris OUT 10/11

Whether you’re looking to pick up a Hollywood classic, a TV series to binge on, an essential wildlife doco or the latest big screen release, JB have got it all under one roof on DVD, Blu-ray or in the jaw-dropping splendour of 4K. And why not add a cool bit of film-themed collectibles to the pile, too? Who doesn’t want a Ghostbusters Ecto-1 replica under their tree this Christmas?

Top 10 4K Releases

HOT BUYING TIPS The divine details The ‘Details’ tab of any product on the JB site is your bestie, if you want to make sure you’ve got the precise product you meant to find. Movies-wise, it’ll show you region coding, aspect ratio, audio options, format, rating and more. Chronology is key It may seem obvious but it bears repeating to avoid disappointment: double-check you’ve got the right season, because chronology is extremely important. Heaven forbid Auntie Edna starts watching Game of Thrones S4 when she doesn’t yet know who Ygritte is! You’ll be off the Christmas card list for good. Check out the reviews Right next to the ‘Details’ tab is the ‘Re- views’ tab, which can be quite the hidden gem. It will display user-submitted reviews for the film/series, which will give you a good idea of how others who’ve purchased the product before you have found its quality.

FROTHING FOR 4K Ultra-high definition is the ultimate in quality viewing. With a 4K enabled television at your fingertips, there’s no better way to bring that big cinema experience with the films that you love right into your own lounge room. You’re going to want to check out the fantabulous classics and newies out for your shopping pleasure: there’s the brilliant six-movie collection of Resident Evil , the original Karate Kid triple pack , the full Back to the Future trilogy, and the complete swashbuckling adventures of Uncle Indy.

1 The Suicide Squad 2 Shang Chi OUT 12/11 3 Unbreakable OUT 17/11 4 Pirates of the Caribbean 4K Boxset OUT 15/12 5 Carlito’s Way 6 Scott Pilgrim vs the World 7 Old 8 The Karate Kid triple pack OUT 8/12 9 The Howling OUT 10/11 10 Mad Max 2 OUT 17/11

Back to the Future 2 1:24 Scale Hollywood Ride Vehicle Replica. $49.99

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