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(Image credit: Future) \n (Image credit: Dyson)<\/p>\n I may not have reviewed every single product in Dyson’s haircare range, but I have had the privilege of spending some time with most of them and, let me tell you, they are good. That goodness, however, comes at a high price, which mostly seems to go into paying off Dyson’s R&D department. So it’s fantastic news that the latest in Dyson haircare has seen some seriously significant price drops for Boxing Day.<\/p>\n To answer the original question, though, it’s a definite yes from me if you can make your budget stretch.<\/p>\n The Dyson Supersonic hairdryer<\/a> started it all, releasing as Dyson’s first haircare device in 2012, and it’s a testament to how good it is that it’s still popular in 2025, although the model sold now has been upgraded from the original. It offers supremely speedy drying times, convenient magnetic attachments and sleek results.<\/p>\n Dyson followed it up with the newer Supersonic Nural<\/a>, which not only won a coveted TechRadar Product of the Year Award in 2024, but is one of the best hair dryers<\/a> available. It packs more smart features like Scalp Protection and the energy-saving low power mode. If you can find it for under the AU$500 mark, they might well be worth it.<\/p>\n The Dyson Airwrap<\/a> was a hugely popular and virally successful multi-styler, with the brand releasing multiple new editions to accommodate different hair types and lengths. With the OG model now sunsetted, the Dyson Airwrap i.d.<\/a> is gaining traction. While the overall design and the key specs remain the same in the new edition, the i.d. works with a companion app and has three new attachment options (which you’ll need to purchase separately, by the way).<\/p>\n Some devices such the Dyson Airstrait<\/a> is certainly innovative, but won’t be a top pick for everyone. It works well for some specific hair types, typically medium thickness straighter or wavy hair that isn’t too porous, but otherwise might not do the job as well as conventional ceramic plates. At least it saves you time by working on wet hair. Still, the lofty price tag makes it inferior to market-leading, traditional straighteners.<\/p>\n Long story short: if you’re willing to pay a premium for styling your hair at home, I would easily recommend a Dyson haircare tool. I have tried plenty of dupes and none come close to what the Dyson products can do. They do come close, though, and could save you a lot of cash if you don’t necessarily need perfection.<\/p>\n 2025-12-23T05:30:16.646Z \n (Image credit: Future)<\/p>\n I’ve been holding out for a good deal on the AirPods Pro 3 and I’m tempted to bite the dust, thanks to a 12% discount on Amazon. This is the first significant offer we’ve seen on Apple’s latest noise-cancelling buds \u2013 although it was previous available for around AU$385 from Amazon Japan and Kogan.<\/p>\n This offer \u2013 now AU$379 \u2013 is direct from Amazon AU and if you don’t use the AirPods Pro 2 already, would be a fantastic option if you’re keen on a new set of earbuds to pair with your iPhone (or iPad or MacBook).<\/p>\n Personally, I think the heart-rate monitor is superfluous, but some users might find it handy. For me, it’s all about the fit \u2013 it’s the first AirPods that actually stayed in my ear when I tried them for 10 minutes at a media event \u2013 and the better ANC. I think the noise cancellation is superior to the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds<\/a> that I currently use (the first-gen) and I think the overall soundstage has been improved too. I can’t say no to the 8-hour battery life either.<\/p>\n Apple AirPods Pro 3: AU$429 now AU$379 on Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n 2025-12-23T04:15:51.961Z \n (Image credit: Future)<\/p>\n The Nikon Z6 III melds an incredibly compelling price with cutting-edge features like the world’s first partially stacked sensor and vastly improved autofocus. For both stills and video it’s a superb choice currently \u2013 not least because it’s capable of extremely rapid burst rates and 6K video at a price point that’s unparalleled. There’s a reason why we’ve ranked the Nikon Z6 III at the very top of our best mirrorless cameras<\/a> list as the best all-rounder right now.<\/p>\n If I didn’t already use the Nikon Z8, I’d have bought me this one.<\/p>\n This fantastic mirrorless camera features an impressive 24.5MP partially full-frame stacked sensor with vastly improved autofocus and 6K video at up to 60fps. Our Nikon Z6 III review<\/a> awarded this excellent camera a full five stars out of five, so today’s price cut gets a glowing recommendation from me who, as a photographer myself, switched camps from Canon to Nikon just under two years ago.<\/p>\n The body alone was AU$3,038 from Amazon during Black Friday, making this the cheapest it’s been to date. And if you want a lens, you can pick up the kit with the 24-70mm f\/4S lens or the 24-200mm f\/4-6.3 VR lens for cheaper than what the body alone is listed for on the Nikon website in Australia.<\/p>\n Nikon Z6 III (body): AU$4,499 now AU$2,891 on Amazon<\/a> 2025-12-23T03:10:03.365Z \n (Image credit: Sony)<\/p>\n My colleagues might gush over Sony’s flagship over-cans, I personally prefer the in-ears. I don’t like the feel of a band over my head or my ears being covered for too long.<\/p>\n If you’re like me, then get yourself a set of the Sony WF-1000XM5 before they go back to being full price. They sound wonderful, feel comfortable in the ear (even though I had my doubts when I first tried them), and the black colourway is a couple of dollars cheaper than what it was during Black Friday.<\/p>\n Sony WF-1000XM5: AU$399 now AU$295 on Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n 2025-12-23T01:57:26.919Z \n (Image credit: Shark)<\/p>\n When it comes to the best cordless vacuums, everyone thinks first of a Dyson, and why not? They’re all powerful, excellent cleaning machines. However, Dysons are expensive, even when discounted, so if you’re willing to take a different route, consider a Shark instead \u2013 trust me when I say they have big bites without the high price tags and they’re usually steeply discounted.<\/p>\n Take the base model Shark PowerDetect Cordless, which retails for AU$849, is now under AU$400 from a few retailers. Now, that is good value. Here’s why:<\/p>\n You get dynamic suction that the older V8 doesn’t haveIt’s great for debris pickup, although the V8 holds its own on carpetsIt has a higher-capacity onboard binIts battery goes for up to 70 minutes (compared to 40 minutes for the V8), and it can charge slightly quicker too<\/p>\n Honestly, for AU$388, that’s excellent value for money. Just don’t confuse this with the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty, which comes with an auto-empty dock (and is currently AU$604 \u2013 down from AU$999 \u2013 on Amazon<\/a>).<\/p>\n Shark PowerDetect Cordless: AU$849.99 now AU$388 at JB Hi-Fi 2025-12-23T00:52:03.321Z<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Future) \n (Image credit: Kobo)<\/p>\n During Black Friday in November last month, only the Kobo Libra Colour got a discount worth mentioning. It wasn’t much, but then Kobo isn’t like Amazon \u2013 the most it will discount its hardware is by 8% to 10%.<\/p>\n Even then, I personally think Kobo is the better ereader brand in Australia. Here’s why:<\/p>\n You can listen to audiobooks via paired Bluetooth headphones or earbuds, although the only audiobooks you can play on a Kobo are those you purchase from the Kobo Store or ‘borrow’ as part of your Kobo Plus subscriptionHigher-end Kobo ereaders have 32GB of storage by default \u2013 so getting the 7-inch Kobo Libra Colour with more features might well be the better buy than the Kindle Paperwhite or the Kindle ColorsoftBaked-in OverDrive support means you can borrow digital books from a local public library that supports this platform and, at the time of writing, many Aussie libraries do (borrowing library books on a Kindle is only available in the US)A cleaner UX makes a Kobo easier to master, and the Kindle homepage can look cluttered in comparisonIt’s extremely easy to sideload ebooks in different file formats on a Kobo \u2013 just use a USB-C cable plugged into your computer. On the other hand, you’ll need to jump through hoops (aka use the Send to Kindle app or web platform) to do so for Amazon devices)The 2024 Kobo releases are all repairable, extending their life<\/p>\n If that’s convinced you, then the Kobo Clara line (BW and Colour) are AU$20 off on Amazon<\/p>\n Kobo Clara BW: AU$249.95 now AU$228 on Amazon<\/a> Kobo Clara Colour: AU$269.95 now AU$249 on Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n 2025-12-22T23:01:52.524Z \n (Image credit: Future)<\/p>\n We awarded the JBL Charge 6 review<\/a> five stars, and it’s one of the best Bluetooth speakers in Australia<\/a> right now. If you’re looking for a last-minute gift idea for someone who loves their music or wants to keep the party going all night long, this could well be a fantastic proposition. Depending on where you live, you could get it today or tomorrow if you order soon.<\/p>\n The Charge 6 is available in several fun colours, so you can pick the one that best suits your loved one, although only the black variant has an additional AU$17 coupon that you need to check on the listing page for it to apply at checkout.<\/p>\n With booming sound and an easy-to-carry design, you really can’t go wrong with this one. Heck, it’ll even charge your phone in a pinch.<\/p>\n JBL Charge 6: AU$229.95 now AU$160 on Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n 2025-12-22T21:59:45.274Z \n (Image credit: Nespresso)<\/p>\n The Nespresso Vertuo Pop is the famed coffee maker’s smallest machine, yet it doesn’t scrimp on features. Being part of the Vertuo lineup, it uses a wider range of pods that can brew a range of coffee sizes, from single espresso all the way up to a full mug.<\/p>\n This machine has been one of our faves here at TechRadar ever since it launched in 2023, with a couple of my colleagues using it themselves at home and none have any complaints. It works just as you’d expect and couldn’t be simpler. All you need to do is pop a pod in and press a button, the machine takes care of the rest \u2013 it’s that easy.<\/p>\n The AU$229 RRP is already good value in my opinion, but it’s back to its lowest price of AU$89 on Amazon. There’s an additional AU$10 coupon to be had as well, so be sure to check that box before checking out.<\/p>\n Nespresso Vertuo Pop: AU$229 now AU$79 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n 2025-12-22T21:00:59.920Z<\/p>\n A new Finder survey<\/a> has discovered that Aussies \u2013 Gen Y and Gen X to be precise \u2013 are keen to spend upwards of AU$400 per person during Boxing Day sales. Gen Z and baby boomers are planning to be a little more circumspect, but that turns out to be over AU$3 billion in sales to close out the year.<\/p>\n Are you one of them? I wouldn’t be surprised. Given the price drops I’ve seen over the last few days, this Boxing Day sale is turning out to be quite impressive indeed, rivalling last month’s Black Friday sale.<\/p>\n 2025-12-22T06:30:07.455Z \n (Image credit: Tim Coleman)<\/p>\n You don’t need to buy a film camera or rolls to enjoy analogue photography \u2013 you can do so digitally now.<\/p>\n Yes, I know that reads like an oxymoron but that’s exactly what the Fujifilm X Half let’s you do \u2013 it emulates half-frame film photography by creating 3:4 vertical images on a 1-inch sensor. But to keep the experience as authentic as possible, there’s a dedicated film camera mode that tracks your shots and you can’t go back or review your images on the display.<\/p>\n It’s not a powerhouse camera but it sure is a nifty compact that I’m keen on personally (I waxed lyrical about it on sister site Digital Camera World<\/a> when it was discounted for Black Friday last month). Even better is the fact that it’s dropped in price dramatically \u2013 and it’s cheaper now too \u2013 which makes it all the more enticing.<\/p>\n Fujifilm X Half: AU$1,349 AU$777 on Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n 2025-12-22T05:30:15.678Z \n (Image credit: Sony \/ Future)<\/p>\n This is the TV deal of the day!<\/p>\n There are always good TV deals around, but this one stands out for being a very deep discount on a pretty good telly.<\/p>\n The Sony Bravia 8 II was announced in April, and I’m no expert when it comes to TVs, but my colleague Max Langridge assures me that this one heck of a deal. The 65-inch screen arrived in Australia with a high RRP of AU$5,499 but has since dropped to AU$5,295.<\/p>\n Head to Sony’s own online store, where there are a couple of stackable coupons you can use \u2013 one is BOXINGSAVE at checkout that will shave off AU$80 from the listed price (which is already heavily discounted), and if you sign up for a My Sony account, you’ll be sent a unique code that you can tack on that saves you an additional 10% (capped at AU$200).<\/p>\n Jump through these hoops and the price drops to AU$3,597. Not bad at all.<\/p>\n Sony Bravia 8 II (65-inch): AU$5,295 now AU$3,597 at Sony<\/a><\/p>\n 2025-12-22T04:32:28.153Z<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Future) \n (Image credit: Amazon)<\/p>\n Amazon has quite a few streaming devices and, when discounted, the Fire TV Sticks, are very affordable indeed. The Fire TV Cube, however, costs more, even when discounted. So, is it worth the extra cost?<\/p>\n I’d probably say it’s not worth paying full price, but when it’s on sale, like right now for just AU$155, it’s definitely worth considering.<\/p>\n One of the fastest-ever streaming media player, the Amazon Fire TV Cube combines all the benefits of a streaming device with Alexa support while also being a smart speaker to help you control your connected devices. Not only do you get access to every streaming app you can think of, you also get Dolby Vision, HDR and Dolby Atmos support, and it\u2019s everything you could want.<\/p>\n Predictably, it inundates you with plenty of Amazon content, but that\u2019s no bad thing if you have an Amazon Prime membership. Its home screen provides rows of suggested content you can watch or rent, and these days Amazon Prime offers some truly great shows and movies.<\/p>\n Amazon Fire TV Cube: AU$219 now AU$155 on Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n 2025-12-22T03:30:08.274Z \n (Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar \/ TechRadar)<\/p>\n It may not be the best speaker in the business but, as a lifestyle product, the Samsung Music Frame is a worthy contender. I’ve tried it myself when I wrote my Samsung Music Frame review<\/a> and, honestly, my biggest issue with it was its price tag \u2013 I just couldn’t justify it at full price.<\/p>\n Well, guess what? You don’t have to get it at full price because Samsung is discounting the Music Frame by 50%. Uh-huh, it’s down from a whopping AU$699 to a much more acceptable AU$349.<\/p>\n It’s got plenty of handy features, particularly its wireless streaming capabilities, and its sound is room-filling \u2013 it just lacks detail, which the average listener may not even realise. So if you were curious about it and you want a speaker that hides in plain sight, grab it now.<\/p>\n Samsung Music Frame: AU$699 now AU$349 at Samsung<\/a><\/p>\n 2025-12-22T02:31:51.076Z \n (Image credit: Future)<\/p>\n The Meta Quest VR headsets have always been a relatively affordable entry into virtual reality and now the 128GB version has dropped to a better price than Black Friday 2025.<\/p>\n In fact, it was the same AU$418 from Black Friday at about 9:30am this morning (Monday, December 22), but Amazon has since shaved off another AU$8.01 off that price, so it’s now just AU$409.99. In even better news, if you order now, you might get it delivered to you on Christmas Eve, depending on where you live.<\/p>\n If you’re after a thoughtful Christmas gift for a gamer or you’ve been keen to try VR gaming yourself, it doesn’t get better than this.<\/p>\n Hurry, Meta Quest 3S deals like this don’t last very long.<\/p>\n Meta Quest 3S (256GB): AU$499.99 AU$409.99 on Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n 2025-12-22T01:30:06.285Z<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Future) \n (Image credit: 123RF)<\/p>\n We’re just days away from Christmas Eve, and while the festive spirit is in full swing, the reality of forgotten shopping has hit. If you\u2019re looking to capitalise on Boxing Day sales in Australia, there are still some excellent ways to score those last-minute deals before Christmas day.<\/p>\n 1. Shop on Amazon or Kogan 2. Consider same- or next-day delivery options Eligibility: Orders must be placed within 20km of a store offering Uber delivery. Available 7 days a week from store opening until 2 hours before closing time.<\/p>\n 3. Opt for in-store pickup or click-and-collect<\/p>\n The smartest move, if you spot a deal on our curated Boxing Day sales page, is to order online for in-store pickup. Why? This ensures the item is in stock before you brave the retail madness. Plus, your order will be ready and waiting for you to collect, saving you time and stress. Most major retailers offer this option, making it an ideal way to shop.<\/p>\n What to do about Amazon bargains 2025-12-22T00:30:53.627Z \n (Image credit: Beats)<\/p>\n I was very excited when the new Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker launched in 2024, but I held off for a discount. Sadly, it never saw one, even during Black Friday or Boxing Day last year, but it looks like JB Hi-Fi has permanently dropped the ticket price.<\/p>\n That means this lovely little Bluetooth speaker can now be had for just AU$179 in all colours. I haven’t listed it as a deal on this page as this seems to be its standard price now.<\/p>\n The updated model has better sound, better battery and better dust- and waterproofing too. The only thing that could stop some users from swallowing this tasty Pill is the lack of an equaliser, so you’re stuck with the sound it makes. Which, let me tell you, is good. So it may not be a deal breaker at all.<\/p>\n Beats Pill: AU$249 AU$179 at JB Hi-Fi<\/a><\/p>\n
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Amazon is the easiest option here but please note that at this time, even metro areas that are typically able to get same-day delivery may not be able to do so, depending on the product you’re after. There are still, however, many items with same- or next-day delivery on Amazon. Kogan, too, is offering expedited delivery at this time.<\/p>\n
Some stores, like JB Hi-Fi, offer on-demand delivery through services such as Uber<\/a>. This can be a lifesaver if you find a deal you love and want it delivered straight to your door without waiting. JB Hi-Fi offers two types of Uber deliveries in metro areas:
ASAP Delivery: Your order will be delivered within 90 minutes to 2 hours of placing it.
Scheduled Delivery: If available, you can select a 2-hour delivery window during the store\u2019s operating hours.<\/p>\n
If the deal you\u2019ve spotted is on Amazon but delivery isn\u2019t feasible, don\u2019t give up. Check physical stores like JB Hi-Fi<\/a> and The Good Guys<\/a> for the same product. These retailers often match or closely align with Amazon\u2019s pricing, especially during major sales events like Boxing Day. You might just find the same item for a comparable price (or less if The Good Guys will price beat) and with the added bonus of immediate availability.<\/p>\n
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