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Sonos has released its first-ever set of headphones, the Sonos Ace. And, right now, they're $70 off. iTWire has been testing a set out, and found them really comfortable, while providing stunning sound. They have a crisp, vibrant, and expansive soundstage. Also, Sonos has put huge work into making them dead simple to pair with your phone, computer, or whatever else. The headphones support Bluetooth, USB-C, and 3.5mm jacks. They have fast charging, combined with a 30 hour battery life. There's a terrific active noise cancelling option to truly immerse you into your music or podcasts, while aware mode helps you remain in touch with your surroundings such as when walking alongside a busy road. Spatial audio and dynamic head tracking allow you to have your own concert all about you, and wear detection easily helps you play and pause, or answer calls by merely putting the headphones on or taking them off.
The Sonos Ace headphones are solidly and stylishly built. Even if you don't have any other Sonos gear they're a great option for the Dad who values a great set of headphones. However, if you have particular Sonos soundbars you can pair the headphones with them to easily switch your television from the soundbar to the headphones and back again.
For its first headphones, Sonos has smashed it out of the park with quality, looks, and comfort.
Also, the Sonos Roam 2 ultra-portable waterproof speaker brings the power of sound in a powerful, yet tiny, speaker with 10 hours of battery life and IP67 dust and water resistance. It supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Apple Airplay for a full range of streaming audio options. It is available in a range of colourways and can be voice controlled too.
When it comes to the gift of audio, you won't go wrong with either of these Sonos products, and isn't life better with a soundtrack?
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Start the day with a delicious, aromatic fresh brew. Finish the day off too. In fact, have one in the middle of the day too. Whatever your coffee habits Lavazza has a range of premium coffee pod machines, sure to delight Dad. These include the top-class A Modo Mio Deséa and the stylish A Modo Mio Smeg. TheDeséais renowned for its versatility and ease of use with its in-built milk frother, whilst the Smeg model unites the sophistication of modern technology with tradition to create a perfect Italian espresso. What's more, from 21st August to 3rd September, the entire machine range will be 30% off.
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How much would you expect to pay for a stylish yet tough, insulated, waterproof pair of boots for trekking around? Would you believe $US 69.99? Nortiv8 carries a wide range of shoes and boots, from casual to formal, classic to modern, and more.
The Nortiv8 men's waterproof slip-on snow boots are that very boot, coming in sizes from 6.5 to 15. That's US sizes, so be sure to check the sizing chart. They feature 3M thinsulate with 200g high quality cotton to keep your feet warm and dry, even when the temperature is -3⁰C. Take a nice summer holiday at Thredbo, or do as iTWire did and have trek around kunanyi / Mount Wellington while looking out for the Southern Lights (Aurora Australis).
Nortiv8 has a great selection with other options, including its companion brand Bruno Marc, such as the fashionable and classy men's lace-up classic Oxford shoes at $US 49.99, or the colourful men's lightweight running shoes.
Whether Dad could do with a new pair of shoes, sneakers, work boots, or anything else, Nortiv8 offers stunningly good value across a wide range of comfortable, attractive, stylish, and durable options.
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Make Dad's gaming even more convenient than ever with the official Sony PlayStation Portal remote player for PS5. No need to use a mobile phone, the Portal remote player includes a screen and handheld controller, that effortlessly pairs with your PlayStation 5 console for remote play. Use it as a controller, and also use it to play your PS5 games on-screen while someone else uses the TV.
Bring the power of the PlayStation to your hands, with a glorious 8" 60fps 1080p screen. You don't need a TV, nor a living room. Play anywhere in the house, and play whatever you've installed on your console, both PS5 and PS4 titles.
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Whether Dad likes some comfort, or experiences painful knee pain flair ups, Dutch lifestyle brand Stoov has some great options. Stoov is famous for its personalised, innovative heating cushions and launched in Australia only earlier this year.
The Stoov range looks good, is made sustainably, is energy efficient, and is sure to keep Dad comfy and cosy day and night. The products come in a range of different fabrics. Each Stoov item has a rechargable battery so you can use it without cords or cables for up to 9 hours, and feature three heating levels up to 42⁰C.
Actually, Father's Day is a great time to get a Stoov product for Dad, because it can keep him warm in the morning, warm at night, help with aches and pains, and be right there as a familiar, trusted companion when we hit autumn and winter again in 2025.
The Stoov range in Australia offers four products:
- Ploov: Heated cushions in sizes 45x45 cm and 45x60 cm that look equally stylish on a couch or a picnic blanket.
- Homey: Electric heated ‘water bottles’ that are made for snuggling into - no water involved, and maintains the heat.
- Big Hug: Heated blanket that fits perfectly over your camping, garden, or office chairs.
- One: Convenient heated seat cushion that can be utilised almost anywhere.
Watch out though, because in iTWire's experience, Mum is sure to want one too. Now you have Christmas sorted as well.
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Why not check out the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra? Has Dad been on the lookout to replace his old phone? With Circle to Search, Live Translate, and amazing camera features, the latest Samsung flagship phone lets him capture the moments that matter most. It comes in titanium yellow, titanium violet, titanium grey, titanium orange, titanium green, and titanium blue.
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iTWire has long been impressed with the wide array of Nanoleaf smart lighting solutions, and no doubt Dad is sure to love them too. Whether to brighten up a dark area of the house, decorate a man cave, or even simply to give him the peace of mind that children aren't leaving lights turned on when nobody's home, Nanoleaf has something that's sure to be a hit.
The Nanoleaf lights come in traditional light bulb formats, as well as a whole range of decorative shapes and lightstrips. The globes will screw into your existing Edson or Bayonet sockets, replacing regular globes, but giving you the energy effiency of LED right away, as well as a huge range of colours and hues. What's more, being smart globes, you can control the colours, brightness, and power through a smartphone app, desktop app, voice control via your smart assistant, and through a wide range of interconnected tools such as the Elgato StreamDeck, Corsair iCue, IFTTT, and so much more.
It's not only light bulbs; Nanoleaf provides huge selection of lights in all kinds of shapes - triangles, hexagons, rectangles - as well as lightstrips and even strings of individually-controllable outdoor icicle lights. These don't require a light fitting or socket; provided you have power and Wi-Fi you can run lights anywhere you desire. Click and join the shapes in all manner of designs, giving you the ultimate in personalisation.
Now, you can string up the lights and adorn any surface, and manage them via apps and smart assistants. However iTWire has been experimenting with the Nanoleaf API to make the outdoor string lights put on a fancy light show of our own design. We'll report back when it's ready to share.
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