STACK #258 April 2026

CONTENTS

ISSUE 258 APR 2026

GAMING 6 Take 5/Charts/Q5/Wham, bam, game exam! 8 The truth is out there: Saros interview 10 Life is for living! Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream preview 12 Cosmic forces! Marvel Cosmic Invasion Q+A 14 Welcome to Skell! Xenoblade Chronicles X - Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition preview 16 The Razer Viper V4 Pro strikes! 18 What's out this month? MOVIES & TV 20 Take 5/Charts/5 cinema highlights/ Bob J's Film Buff Bafflers 22 Anaconda : The hiss-terical return/Savage survival - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple 24 Hanging with Neil Diamond, and Song Sung Blue /Oscar glory! Jessie Buckley soars in Hamnet 26 Reel classics: New from Imprint Films/Q+A with William Brent Bell, director of Wer 28 4K all the way!/What's out this month? 29 Merch of the month MUSIC 30 Take 5/My first album/ STACK exchange 32 New albums: Foo Fighters - Your Favorite Toy /The Amity Affliction - House of Cards 36 New albums: Matt Corby - Tragic Magic / Holly Humberstone - Cruel World 37 New albums: Bring Me the Horizon - L.I.V.E. in São Paulo /Noah Kahan - The Great Divide 38-39 What's out this month? TECH FLIP MAG AND READ FROM BACK 4-10 Baby tech love 12-14 KitchenAid essentials for every home 16 Coffee time with Breville 18-20 Robot vacuums: Things to know before you buy 22-26 5 next-gen robot vacuums ready to take on your floors 28 Upgrading your laundry? Things to know before you buy 30 Low-price, high-quality washers and dryers 32-34 Your guide to washer/dryer perfect pairs 42 Next-level creativity starts with the Sony Alpha A7 V Full Frame Mirrorless Camera 44 Instant Mario! Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 3 Nintendo Switch Mario Edition 46 Home light therapy treatment: How does it work? 48 Light therapy for all budgets 50 Light up your skincare routine with the Shark CryoGlow Cooling + LED Face Mask 52 Tracking whole-body health with Withings 54 eero Outdoor 7: Whole property Wi-Fi that just works 56 Nothing's Phone (4a) is here! 58 The big three in TV from LG 60 Samsung unpacks the new Galaxy Buds4 + Buds4 Pro 62 Home and roam: Sonos Play and Era 100 SL 64 Sony WF-1000XM6: Top of the class 66 JBL Bandbox: A portable AI-powered amp for practice and performance 68 4 top new laptops 69 Work, play, and create with the HP OmniBook X Flip laptop 36-38 The retro camera revival 40 Retro-style camera roundup

WELCOME

This month in STACK it's a home essentials extravaganza, rounding up the appliances that make modern living smoother, smarter, and a whole lot easier. For the kitchen, Breville’s Nespresso Creatista range delivers café-quality coffee without the queue, pairing capsule convenience with slick design and intuitive controls for barista-style results at home. Plus, KitchenAid continues to earn its cult status, from iconic stand mixers to versatile benchtop heroes that look the part and go the distance, turning everyday cooking into something a bit more special. Around the house, the latest robot vacuums are stepping up in a big way with smarter navigation, and stronger suction and mopping, taking the hassle out of keeping your floors spotless. And when it comes to the laundry, today’s washers and dryers are working overtime with clever features, improved efficiency, and seamless pairing to make wash day faster and easier than ever. If you’re looking to upgrade your home setup, we’ve got the essentials covered – what to look for, what’s worth the upgrade, and how these cool appliances fit into busy, connected lifestyles. Paul Jones, Editor-in-Chief

jbhifi.com.au/stack

Founder Nic Short Editor-in-Chief Paul Jones Tech Editor Scott Hocking

Music Consultant Mike Glynn Marketing Manager Fleur Parker Chief Contributors Gill Pringle, Bob Jones, James O’Connor Contributors Jeff Jenkins, Billy Pinnell, Bec Summer, Dan Nicholson, Trista McConville

Social Media Manager Glenn Cochrane Production Manager Craig Patterson Correspondence STACK editor@stack.com.au

Games & Online Editor Amy Flower Movie & TV Editor Glenn Cochrane Creative Director Gary Siewert Movies Consultant Kerrie Taylor Games Consultant Sachi Fernando

RATINGS GUIDE

Parental guidance recommended

Recommended for mature audiences

Not suitable for people under 15. Under 15s must be accommpanied by a parent or adult guardian

Restricted to 18 and over

General

Disclaimer STACK is published by Scribal Custom Pty Ltd (ACN 092 362 135). © Copyright Scribal Custom Pty Ltd, 2026 All rights reserved. All material appearing in this publication is copyright unless otherwise stated or it may rest with the provider of the supplied material or advertisement. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written permission of Scribal Custom Pty Ltd. No responsibility is accepted for accuracy of advertisements or information. Whilst care has been taken in the research and preparation of this publication, the publishers, writers or anyone else associated cannot accept any responsibility for any loss, injury or hardship arising from the content contained herein or reliance therefrom, howsoever caused, and it remains your responsibility to evaluate the accuracy, completeness and usefulness of any such content. Views expressed are not necessarily endorsed by the publisher or the editor. By the very nature of this publication, things change daily and we cannot take responsibility for any changes or inaccuracies that occur subsequent to going to press.

5