I just gave this stick vacuum 5 stars and now it’s half off — get the Samsung Jet 95S for just AU$399
I just gave this stick vacuum 5 stars and now it’s half off — get the Samsung Jet 95S for just AU$399

The Samsung Jet 95S is remarkably easy to recommend even at full price but, at half price, it’s even better value with excellent suction and performance.

Lavazza’s A Modo Mio Jolie Evo is the tiniest coffee machine I’ve ever tested, and brews a delicious espresso — but there’s one sustainability catch you should know about
Lavazza’s A Modo Mio Jolie Evo is the tiniest coffee machine I’ve ever tested, and brews a delicious espresso — but there’s one sustainability catch you should know about

Lavazza’s A Modo Mio Jolie Evo is a super compact espresso machine, and very reasonably priced, but its plastic capsules are harder to recycle than I’d like.

I spent two months cleaning with the Samsung Jet 95S stick vacuum and I’m shocked at how well it performs — and for a good price too
I spent two months cleaning with the Samsung Jet 95S stick vacuum and I’m shocked at how well it performs — and for a good price too

The Samsung Jet 95S outperforms some of Dyson’s more powerful and expensive cordless vacuums, but won’t cost you as much.

Panasonic’s new gadget is a bread maker that also churns ice cream — I went hands-on with the wild two-in-one appliance, and the results were seriously tasty
Panasonic’s new gadget is a bread maker that also churns ice cream — I went hands-on with the wild two-in-one appliance, and the results were seriously tasty

I’ve tested a lot of multi-function kitchen appliances, but never one as strange as this — so how well does it actually work?

Dreo’s misting fan can cool far better than a standard fan — I was blown away by its superior chilling and how long it runs without needing refilling
Dreo’s misting fan can cool far better than a standard fan — I was blown away by its superior chilling and how long it runs without needing refilling

Dreo claims the TurboCool Misting Fan 765S can cool your room by up to 6 degrees, so I put it to the test. And it was a breath of fresh air.

The fun-size Ninja Luxe Café Mini helps you brew tasty espresso and drip coffee if your kitchen isn’t big enough for two separate machines
The fun-size Ninja Luxe Café Mini helps you brew tasty espresso and drip coffee if your kitchen isn’t big enough for two separate machines

This fun-size coffee maker has a steep learning curve, but take the time to hone your barista skills and you’ll be rewarded for your efforts.

Your daily coffee is over 90% water, and tap water could be ruining your best beans — experts explain how to choose the right filter to unlock the full flavor
Your daily coffee is over 90% water, and tap water could be ruining your best beans — experts explain how to choose the right filter to unlock the full flavor

I spoke to water-quality experts to find out what I should look for when choosing a water filter to upgrade my coffee-making experience.