STACK #251 September 2025

TECH FEATURE

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WHAT: Beats Solo Buds, Studio Pro and Solo 4 headphones JB-exclusive new colours WHY: Three brilliant pieces of Beats ear gear come to JB this month in three striking new colours. Get big Beats sound from these exclusive Ivory Solo Buds , with up to 18 hours of playback from a single charge. Packing custom dual-layer drivers tuned to bring your favourite music to life how it should sound, there’s rich clarity, power, and punchy bass, on iOS or Android. And all housed in the tiniest case that Beats has ever made! Boasting up to 40 hours of battery life, Beats Studio Pro in Soft Pink deliver fully adaptive active noise cancelling, while also offering a transparency mode. And if you’re into the joys of lossless audio, the Studio Pros deliver, just forego Bluetooth and connect with the included USB-C cable to your lossless source.

Discovering cool new technology is an exciting prospect! Each month we take a look at some of the latest tech products available from JB Hi-Fi.

The Beats Solo 4 in Metallic Gold offers up to 50 hours of battery life, with custom acoustic architecture providing powerful hi-fi sound. There’s personalised spatial audio with dynamic head tracking on supported formats for greater immersion, while ultra plush on-ear cushions keep your ears comfy while also offering passive noise isolation. And they only weigh 217 grams!

WHAT: Square Handheld Portable POS & EFTPOS Machine WHY: With fewer people carrying cash nowadays, to sell your wares you need to be able to take card payments. Square makes it an absolute breeze with this handy Wi-Fi device. This slim and lightweight, pocket-sized POS unit has the ability to take payments securely – it accepts all major credit and debit cards, and also supports Afterpay – plus it scans barcodes, and even counts inventory come stocktake time. It’s built tough to withstand splashes and dust, and

WHO: Whether it’s headphones or buds, if making a colourful fashion statement while listening to your tunes in primo quality is your thing, then Beats gives you options.

WHAT: Sony FX2 Full Frame Cinema Line Mirrorless Camera

the battery is designed for all-day power. And if your internet’s down, it’ll still work offline. Best of all, there are no ongoing monthly, hidden fees, or lock-in contracts with the Square Handheld, you just pay a flat 1.6% per transaction (a bit more for Afterpay). WHO: Anybody who needs to take payments nowadays can simplify the whole process with this super-useful helper – it’s hip to be Square!

WHY: The cameras built into smartphones are handy, but if you’re serious about photography then you want a top tier, dedicated

WHAT: Withings BeamO 4-in-1 MultiScan Device WHY: Nowadays we’re more health conscious than ever, so it’s great to know that Withings have our backs – and the rest of our bodies – with their BeamO four-in-one MultiScan device. Billed as “a complete health tool for your heart and lungs”, this little powerhouse allows users to monitor temperature, cardiovascular health, respiratory system, and use those results for

camera. Say hello to Sony’s latest wonder. This full-frame mirrorless camera is designed to handle all sorts of conditions, packing in a raft of advanced imaging features so that you can take killer shots in any lighting condition. The feature set of the FX2 includes a 33.0 effective megapixel back-illuminated Exmor R sensor, and with up to 15+ stops of wide latitude using S-Log3, it captures impressive detail in both highlights and shadows. Dual Base ISO enables optimal image quality no matter the lighting, with support for multiple recording formats for professional applications. Beyond stills, the FX2 is a video powerhouse, with support for up to 4K Ultra HD video at up to 60fps, and up to 120fps in Full HD, with Real-time Recognition AF delivering improved accuracy for subjects ranging all the way from human to machine. WHO: If photographic content is your passion, then you need a serious camera for the job. This is it.

teleconsultations. And it’s suitable for anybody from kids right up to the elderly. In just one minute, BeamO provides a report on your heart, lungs, and temperature, whether you’re at home, or on the move. And with the Telehealth function, results can easily be shared in real-time with your doctor, with just one click. This compact handheld device contains four medical grade sensors to do its reporting – stethoscope, pulse oximeter, electrocardiogram, and contactless thermometer – and is the new must-have tool for your home health arsenal. WHO: If looking after you and your family’s health is a top priority, then get with the latest technology and enjoy that extra peace of mind.

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