STACK #222 April 2023

TECH FEATURE

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WHAT: Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot AI+ Robot Vacuum WHY: Brains meets brawn and beauty in the fabulous new robot vacuum from Samsung. If you're gaga for superior performance, the Jet Bot AI+ is going to impress; straight out of the gate its Artificial Intelligence tech can map out a particular cleaning area with incredible precision, identify obstacles (even small things like cables - anything up to 1cm high), and clean around those items closely without damaging anything fragile. As for suction, the Jet Bot AI+ rivals Kirby in its power; it will find and eradicate the tiniest particles of dust and debris using its five-layered filtration system, and when it’s all filled up, it’ll trundle back to its CleanStation and empty itself. That’s right - you’ll only need to empty the Station every

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one to three months (depending on how many long-haired cats you have). With exceptional app connectivity (you can control the vacuum from your smartphone, set schedules, and customise cleaning modes), this triple-threat

WHAT: Sonos Era 300 Smart Speaker WHY: Audio specialists Sonos enter a new era with this aesthetically unique and powerful smart speaker that houses six drivers including an upward firing one for a truly 3D soundscape and Dolby Atmos content. No matter where you're positioned in the room in relation to the speaker, you'll be enveloped by the Era 300's spatial

is top of the vacuum pile. WHO: For those who’d prefer to spend

audio. The user interface features a convenient volume slider and the Era 300 will also respond to voice commands via Sonos Voice Control; it's also compatible with Amazon Alexa for control of smart home devices. Simple set-up includes TruePlay auto tuning that adjusts the soundscape to match the acoustics of a room, and streaming music is a cinch using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The versatile Era 300 will also add extra oomph to a home theatre surround setup, serving as a powerful rear speakers when pairing two with a Sonos Arc or Beam (Gen 2) soundbar. WHO: The Sonos Era 300 is the perfect smart speaker for those who like to be wrapped in rich, quality audio, and for artists and content creators keen to experiment with a spatial soundscape. WHAT: Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola WHY: When you think ‘Motorola’, you think ‘pioneering mobile innovation’. When you think ‘Lenovo’, you think ‘smart security for businesses.’ Put ‘em together, and think: ‘ThinkPhone’! This outstanding smartphone has been created with business security in mind, as well as the terrific usability you’ve come to expect from Motorola. It arrives with a powerful set of premium specs, a wonderfully unique design, and will present totally harmonious integration with Lenovo’s ThinkPad computers. Its excellent battery life (we’re talking two days on a single charge) supports a huge and vibrant display; you

vacuuming time off their feet, this top shelf robot friend will be a game changer.

WHAT: Navman MiVue ALTA DC WHY: No one wants to have a bingle, but there are steps that you can take to mitigate the blame if it isn’t your fault. A dash cam can save a lot of stress, and the ALTA DC features front and rear cameras capable of capturing footage in Full HD 1080p. The stylish and unobtrusive cameras are optimised for both night and day, with the front recording at 60 frames per second (fps) and the rear at 30fps. Built explicitly for the extreme Australian weather conditions, the ALTA links via Wi-Fi to a smartphone app. If an incident occurs, the footage (also recorded on an SD card) is GPS-tagged and will display impact directions and speed. Finally, the ALTA has built-in motion and shock detection, so it covers the car even while it’s parked.

WHO: Drivers looking for video support in the event of an accident.

can multitask your heart out running multiple apps simultaneously without any lag. Speaking of apps, the ThinkPhone comes with the new app Moto Secure (a hub for overseeing all things related to security), and Moto KeySafe, a separate processor that adds an additional layer of security (isolating PINs, passwords, and cryptographic keys, and storing them in a tamper-resistant digital vault). All this to say: not even Danny Ocean could bust his way into the ThinkPhone to snoop on your private biz. WHO: Businesses looking for unmatched security cannot go past this elite smartphone.

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