STACK #242 December 2024

TECH FEATURE

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WHAT: JBL PartyLight Beam Bluetooth Projection Light/JBL PartyLight Stick

WHY: You can count on JBL to bring the sound to your party, and now they’ve got the lighting sorted as well! The PartyLight Beam is a smart projection

light that syncs wirelessly with your JBL PartyBox speakers, projecting vibrant and kinetic lighting onto any wall or ceiling that pulses in time with your tunes. You can tap into either the JBL ONE or PartyBox app to adjust speed, colours, intensity and more, to get the right mood happening at your happening. Want to up the lighting ante even more? Add a JBL PartyLight Stick, which sort of resembles a one metre-plus sized

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.

WHAT: Philips Homerun 9000 Series Vacuum & Wash Robotic Vac WHY: Philips deliver a supreme clean from this intelligent HEPA filter equipped combination vacuum and mop. It’s up for tackling any mess, be it crumbs, pet hair, or just general dust and fluff. The Philips HomeRun 9000 series has been designed to pick it all up, wet or

glowstick, capable of throwing out all sorts of 360° colour that syncs perfectly with the sound and lighting from your PartyBox speakers and PartyBeam units. You can even connect multiple PartyLight units together to form an incredible choreographed light show for a party to remember! WHO: Looking to up the vibe of your shindig? JBL PartyLights are a quick and easy way to let there be light.

WHAT: Philips 5000 Series 9L Dual Basket Airfryer XXL Steam WHY: Air fryers are a great addition to a busy kitchen, cutting down on fat and saving energy dollars. This latest entry in Philips’ impressive range ups the convenience factor in several ways, starting with its double drawer design. A six-litre drawer is perfect for mains – it can even cook an entire 1.2kg chook – while the three-litre one is perfect for preparing sides and snacks. The clever 5000 series can even sync your cooking in both baskets so that everything’s ready at the same time. dry, with its vacuum and wash in one go ability. On the vac side, were talking seriously strong 8000PA suction power. It’s coupled with laser navigation, so an advanced algorithm will map your area from top to bottom to deliver a top notch clean. When it’s time for the mop to kick in, be confident that PowerCyclone Aqua technology will lock away dirty water as it goes, so you only ever mop with fresh H2O, leaving your hard surfaces spotless. Then, when it’s done, the Philips HomeRun 9000 returns to its All-in-One Station, which automatically empties the dust bin, refills the clean water tank, empties the dirty water, and cleans and hot dries the mop, ready to tackle the next mess. WHO: If you’d rather just set and forget the chores of vacuuming and mopping and get on with other things, the Homerun 9000 is happy to help out.

WHAT: OPPO Find X8 Pro 5G WHY: OPPO have been making huge strides in the smartphone space, and this latest entry brings all the bells and whistles – and AI! Yes, all the benefits

of Android 15 and AI assistance are packed into a smartphone that’s sleek, stylish, and impressive any way you look at it. Of course, as well as core reliable 5G capability, when we opt for a smartphone we also want a powerful camera in our hands. The Find X8 Pro delivers with its quad Hasselblad Master Camera System, boasting top resolutions and up to 120x zoom capability. While thin and light, the Find X8 Pro is also built tough, with an IPX8 waterproof rating and tough Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protecting its impressive 120Hz, 6.78-inch, HDR supporting AMOLED display. Plus, it has power to last via a large 5910mAh battery. Whether you opt for Pearl White or Space Black, with the OPPO Find X8 Pro in your hand, you’re packing a whole lot of power. WHO: If you like style AND substance in a flagship phone, you’ll find it hard to look past the impressive OPPO Find X8 Pro.

Another innovation? Steam! Not only is there a handy steaming function for veggies, fish, and dumplings, this tech is also used by the unit’s handy automatic steam clean function. With 12 presets and 19 different ways to cook, you may not use your big oven again! WHO: Whether you’re already a convert or new to the air fryer scene, this one has got the lot.

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