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Jenny Greer with her new medical heloing her manage a bowel disorder.

The embarrassing health condition that stops people leaving the house

Jenny Greer is testing a world-first physiotherapy device to treat constipation in the hope of not scheduling her life around laxatives.

  • Rachel Rasker

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The Google Fitbit Air is a comfy, screenless band that costs $200 and comes with three months of premium access, including the AI Coach. It works equally on Android and iOS.

I tried Google’s new health app. It can’t replace a real trainer

Over the past few weeks, Google’s omniscient Coach has messaged me constantly about my heart, sleep and exercise. But how capable is it?

  • Tim Biggs
Kogan heater

Feeling the chill? These are the best portable heaters to keep you toasty

From cheap convector panels to cutting-edge far infrared units, what’s the best kind of fan-free portable heater for your home?

  • Tim Biggs
The Stoov Kokoon might make you look a bit like a woolly zookeeper, but it is warm.

Four new gadgets for your next cold weather adventure

With a forecast for cooler weather on the way, here’s how you can stay warm, listen to good music, and take great videos on your next venture into nature.

  • Tim Biggs
Our favourite wireless, noise-cancelling over-ear headphones.

The best noise-cancelling headphones for 2026, tested

Whether you’re after the most powerful silencing, the best on-the-go sound quality or the best value, here are our top recommendations.

  • Tim Biggs
Leave it out: Objections to tough rules on blowers range widely.

The jet-skis of suburbia are more popular than ever. I can’t believe leaf blowers are allowed to exist

The noise of a leaf blower sounds like 1000 mosquitoes whining their way to the core of my brain. You can’t even go camping without someone pointlessly waving one around.

  • Jo Stubbings
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Ternus has overseen many Mac innovations as the computers have surged in popularity.

What can we expect from Apple’s next boss?

At 50, John Ternus has spent half his life working at Apple. In September, he’ll take over as chief executive.

  • Tim Biggs
We tested a selection of the newest and most advanced stick vacuum models. Here’s our top four choices.

Done and dusted: The best high-end stick vacuums for infrequent emptying

Want a high performing vacuum that you don’t need to be pulling dust out of every day? Here are our top four choices.

  • Tim Biggs
Certain iPhone features, including live translation, work seamlessly through the AirPods.

The best noise-cancelling earbuds for your commute and quiet time

If you’re looking for high-end sound and the ability to drown out (or let in) the background, these are our top picks.

  • Tim Biggs
Smart bricks detect motion, colour tags and figures to create noises and lights as you play.

Lego’s ‘biggest innovation ever’: Here’s what you need to know

How does Smart Play work? What are the new sets like? And is adding tech to Lego even a good idea?

  • Tim Biggs