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WHAT: Nespresso Vertuo Pop WHY: Turning traditional neutral coffee

machine colour tones on its head, the Vertuo Pop brings colour and vitality to the kitchen space. Released in

four different colours - Mango Yellow, Aqua Mint, Liquorice Black, and Coconut White – the compact

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colourways make a statement. But it’s not just about the aesthetics. Designed for the coffee drinker who wants a cup of coffee on the fly without sacrificing quality, the beauty of a Nespresso coffee machine is its ease of use. The Vertuo Pop takes that simplicity to a new level. Printed on the side of each pod is a barcode specific to that type of brew. The Pop reads this and delivers the same cup of coffee every time at the push of a button. All you need to do is load a pod and fill the Pop up with water. It doesn’t get much easier than that! WHO: Aimed at a younger, funkier audience, or those looking for an unconventional option in the kitchen. WHAT: Breville Touch Impress WHY: For coffee makers who like the idea – and taste – of freshly ground and brewed coffee, having a manual coffee machine at home just makes sense. It’s cost-effective and convenient, but not everyone is endowed with the skills of a barista. This is where the Touch Impress comes into play. It combines the benefits of café-fresh coffee with user-friendly technology. A simple touchscreen system will take users through the entire process, from coffee type selection through to milk prep, with plenty of customisation options along the way. Even the tamping process has been configured with the right amount of pressure to deliver the perfect puck of coffee. The big news here is the Auto MilQ system.

WHAT: OPPO Find N2 Flip Phone WHY: The ‘90s are well and

truly back with the latest – and quite possibly greatest – new tech in flip phones. The N2 Flip has the largest and fastest-charging battery of any flip phone on the market, a 3.26-inch AMOLED full-colour touch display on the top of the shell, and opens up like a fabulous clam to reveal a full 6.8-inch screen in a 21:9 ratio.

That smaller cover screen gives you selfie preview and a bunch of widgets to utilise without having to fully open the phone. And how about that hinge? Well, it’s thinner and stronger than the old Find N device, and is reportedly capable of 400,000 folds in its lifetime – that’s 200 folds a day for five years! Meanwhile, OPPO haven’t skimped in the camera department: you’ll be rocking a a 32MP selfie shooter, a 50MP primary camera, and an 8MP ultrawide unit to boot. That’s 191 grams of powerful phone, which might just give the Galaxy Z Flip 4 a run for its money as the most popular flip phone out. WHO: If you’re looking for stunning design and impressive functionality in a top shelf package, you can't go past the gorgeous OPPO Find N2 Flip.

WHAT: NIU KQi2 Pro Electric Kick Scooter (Grey)

WHY: When it comes to electric scooters, who couldn’t do with a bit more torque on demand? That’s what you’ll get with bells on in the NIU KQi2; its 48V brushless motor can output 600W and send you up a 15 per cent incline no sweat. Its 365Wh battery has a whopping 14 levels of protection (from issues such as overheating, overcharging, discharging, and more) and will give you a 40km range. Comfy wide-grip handlebars, an aerospace-grade aluminium body, and 10” diameter, 2.3” wide tubeless tyres mean you’ll be as stable as a mountain goat while riding this elegant beast – and if safety’s your jam, witness the LED halo daytime running light, rear brake light, and mechanical bell to ensure you are as visible and audible to other road users as possible.

With the popularity of alternative milks on the rise, this system will deliver perfect texture and foam to oat, soy, and almond milk. WHO: Coffee lovers who want a good cup of fresh coffee without needing the barista's expertise to deliver it.

WHO: Someone who’s after a super safe, mega-comfortable ride without skimping on the convenience a scooter offers will thoroughly enjoy hooning around on this little beauty.

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 or e-board.

44 MARCH 2023

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