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Amazon Big Deals Day 2026 Australia: Dates Confirmed and the Deals to Expect
Readtime: 18 min The Lowdown: Amazon Big Deals Day returns in October. What it is, how it differs from Prime Day, and the deals to expect, updated when the 2026 dates are announced. Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. [EDITOR NOTE, delete before publishing] Rolled to the 2026 edition by Otto on 19 Sep 2026.
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How to Slice a Brisket in 6 Steps
When it comes to cutting brisket, you can do everything right for twelve hours and undo it all in 60 seconds. The cut is what makes the other twelve hours count., because all that collagen you spent a morning breaking down still sits in muscle fibres, running in two different directions. Cutting the wrong way across them turns tender beef into rope. The cook is the part everyone photographs. The slice is the part that decides whether anyone comes back next year.
Claude Now Watermarks Every Word It Writes : What It Means, How It Works, and What To Do About It
By Mr Scott Purcell, CFA - News Updated: 27 August, 2026 Readtime: 22 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. If you have written anything with Claude in the past few weeks, a CV, a work email, a caption, a cover letter, it now carries something you cannot see.
Travel Frenzy 2026 : 100+ Travel Deals on Flights, Hotels and Experiences
By Mr Scott Purcell, CFA - News Updated: 26 August, 2026 Readtime: 4 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Australia‘s biggest travel sale is back – and this time it’s running for five full days.
L3 Pro Desk Lamp Brings Five-Axis Full-Spectrum Light
The L3 Pro is a five-axis, full-spectrum desk lamp aimed at anyone whose desk does double duty for work, gaming and creative projects. It’s live now on Kickstarter and targets proper task lighting for everything from code and CAD to mini painting and model building. If your current desk light leaves half the keyboard in shadow, the L3 Pro campaign on Kickstarter offers a more precise setup with overhead positioning, colour accurate LEDs and radar based presence sensing.
MemoMind One Fixes What Meta Got Wrong : Two Eyes, No Camera
MemoMind One is a pair of smart glasses with a built-in heads-up display and AI tools designed to help you stay on top of work, travel and daily life without living in your phone. For Aussie blokes who like new tech but don’t want to look like a cyborg, this is pitched as normal-looking eyewear that quietly pipes information into your line of sight. The obvious comparison is Meta’s Ray-Ban Display, which got a heads-up screen into mainstream eyewear first.
Iris T1 Portable Solar Power Bank Hits Kickstarter
The Iris T1 is a portable solar power setup aimed at anyone who spends serious time off-grid, from camping on the South Coast to long days on work sites or the boat. It’s pitched as a way to keep your phone, laptop and smaller gear running using sunlight rather than a generator or mains power. Backers are already on board through the Iris T1 Kickstarter campaign, which is currently live with 123 supporters and US$122,363 pledged for the project.
Mini 3-in-1 Workshop Puts a Whole Shed on Your Desk
By Mr Scott Purcell, CFA - News Updated: 21 August, 2026 Readtime: 8 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. The Mini 3-in-1 Desktop Craft Workshop is a compact benchtop machine that combines cutting, sanding and engraving in one unit, aimed at makers who don’t have space for a full shed setup.
IEZEN EDC FB1 LED Matrix Fidget Toy Hits Kickstarter
The IEZEN EDC FB1 is an electronic fidget slider with a full RGB LED matrix on the front, built for people who want something more interesting than a basic metal clicker on the desk or in the pocket. It mixes the feel of a tactile slider with a small light show, so it sits somewhere between a fidget toy and a tiny gadget.
SUPERPACK 2.0 Is a Tiny Bag with Three Carry Modes
SUPERPACK 2.0 is a pocketable travel bag that folds down small, then opens up into a sling, waist pack or 17L backpack when you suddenly need more room. For anyone who travels with carry on only, commutes by public transport or keeps a spare bag in the car, it adds flexible storage without lugging a bulky daypack all the time. The live Kickstarter campaign has 447 backers and US$38,390 pledged so far, which suggests there’s an audience for this style of modular carry.
Sovol M1D IDEX is a Tool-Changing 3D Printer that Cuts Purge Waste
Multi-colour 3D printing has a rubbish problem. Most desktop machines run a single nozzle and swap colours by shoving the old filament through and throwing it away, which is why a bright multi-colour print so often comes with a bin full of stringy offcuts beside it. The Sovol M1D takes a different route: it gives each colour its own toolhead. The M1D is an IDEX printer, meaning it has two independent print heads that move separately.
ChargeUltra G4 Is a 7-in-1 Wireless Charger and Ambient Clock
By Mr Scott Purcell, CFA - News Updated: 20 August, 2026 Readtime: 8 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. The ChargeUltra G4 is a 7-in-1 bedside charging hub that combines MagSafe-style wireless charging, dual USB ports, an RGB lamp and an alarm clock in a single unit.
How to Become a Personal Trainer Online : NCCA Accreditation, Cost and Salary
By Mr Scott Purcell, CFA - News Updated: 20 August, 2026 Readtime: 9 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Working out how to become a personal trainer online comes down to one decision: which certification you sit.
Nature’s Craft Neuro Health : the Bacopa-Led Nootropic Made to Support Focus and Memory
Readtime: 6 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. The links in this article are commercial partnerships. Man of Many may earn a commission when you click through. Say you want a nootropic that keeps things simple.
EchoTi Is a Titanium Guitar Pick Designed to Outlast Plastic Ones
A guitar pick is the cheapest thing a guitarist owns and the only one that touches the string. It’s also the one that wears out fastest, gets lost most often, and ends up in a drawer or a bin. EchoTi is a bet that a pick is worth engineering properly. Made by a maker called MIH, EchoTi is machined from a single piece of Grade 5 titanium.
Cosori JUNI Is an SCA-Certified Automatic Pour-Over Machine
Pour-over coffee is simple to describe and hard to repeat. You pour hot water over ground coffee in a paper filter, and the result depends on the water temperature, how fast you pour, where you pour, and how evenly the grounds get wet. Do it by hand and every cup is slightly different. The Cosori JUNI is an attempt to give that job to a machine without losing what makes pour-over good. Most drip machines dump water through a closed plastic box.
Penfolds Special Shiraz Is a One-Off $80 Release Built for Father’s Day
Readtime: 6 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Father’s Day gifting collapses into the same three aisles every year, and wine is where a lot of it lands. The problem is that most of what gets wrapped is a bottle he could buy himself on any given Thursday. Penfolds Special Shiraz is not that.
Lumistar Carry Is an AI Basketball Training Partner
Lumistar Carry is a quad camera, AI driven basketball training machine that passes the ball back to you, tracks your shot mechanics and turns solo sessions into proper workouts. If you live on the three point line and want more than a basic shooting machine, this is aimed at you. The project is live on Kickstarter with 414 backers already pledging over US$1,153,140. If you want to see exactly how the Lumistar Carry basketball training partner works, the full rundown sits on the campaign page.
FYREL Fold & Go Outdoor Kitchen Hits Kickstarter
The FYREL Fold & Go is a portable outdoor kitchen that aims to replace your usual camp BBQ, folding table and grill in one unit. For Aussie blokes who split weekends between camping, road trips and backyard catch-ups, the pitch is simple: one setup that handles all of it without hogging the car boot. The live Kickstarter campaign is still in the early stages, with 55 backers pledging US$9,775 so far.
Blizwheel F0.5 Is an E-Scooter That Fits in Your Desk Drawer
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MusicCam Pro Is a Real-Time POV Camera Headset
MusicCam Pro is a camera-equipped headset that records first-person 4K video, streams live and plays your music while keeping your hands free. For anyone who rides, hikes, dives or just wants to capture life as they see it, it’s a different take on the usual chest mount or action cam. The live Kickstarter campaign has already drawn 543 backers and secured US$164,017 in pledges, with the project now marked as successful.
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DuoSound Turns Everyday Surfaces into Bluetooth Speakers
DuoSound is a compact dual Bluetooth speaker setup that uses surface resonance to turn your desk, coffee table or even a storage box into part of the sound system. For anyone working from home, gaming at night or camping on the weekend, the pitch is simple: more immersive audio without a bulky soundbar or PA. The live DuoSound Kickstarter campaign has attracted early backing from users who like the idea of turning everyday gear into speakers, with 446 backers pledging US$31,374 so far.
LITY’s Portable CO Detector Targets Aussie Campers and RVs
By Mr Scott Purcell, CFA - News Updated: 15 August, 2026 Readtime: 10 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. The LITY Smart CO Detector is a portable CO detector built for campers, caravanners and RV owners who run gas heaters, cookers and generators in tight spaces.
Hidizs AP30 Music Boy Is A Wearable Hi-Res Music Player
The Hidizs AP30 Music Boy is a tiny hi-res digital audio player you wear on your neck, bag or phone, built for blokes who still care how their music actually sounds. With Bluetooth, wired outputs and a retro Game Boy look, it aims to take the job back from your smartphone without feeling like extra bulk. The project is live on Kickstarter with 3,587 backers who have pledged US$3,381,586 so far. The full AP30 Music Boy Kickstarter campaign breaks down the features and pledge options.
SHARGE Disk Pro 2 Is a Tiny Cooling Hub for Your EDC Tech
The SHARGE Disk Pro 2 is a pocket-sized SSD enclosure and USB-C hub with active cooling, aimed at anyone juggling phones, laptops, cameras and handheld consoles on the go. For an Aussie bloke shooting 4K on his iPhone one day and gaming on a Steam Deck the next, the pitch is simple, one card-sized unit that keeps storage fast and cool while adding ports you actually use.
Can Transparent Labs Vitality Actually Improve Your Testosterone?
By Mr Scott Purcell, CFA - News Updated: 18 August, 2026 Readtime: 10 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Testosterone supplements are an easy category to be cynical about, and a lot of that cynicism is earned.
STILL Titanium Brush Fountain Pen Lands on Kickstarter
STILL is a titanium-bodied brush fountain pen that swaps throwaway plastic for a machined Grade 5 metal barrel and a responsive nylon tip. If you like the idea of slowing down your notes or journalling instead of hammering everything into your phone, it’s a different take on the usual fountain pen. You can see the full rundown on the STILL Kickstarter campaign. With 1,706 backers already pledging US$1,607,476 on Kickstarter, the project clearly has an audience.
Titaner Verso : A 10mm Titanium MagSafe Wallet With a Toolkit Inside
By Mr Scott Purcell, CFA - News Updated: 14 August, 2026 Readtime: 10 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. I don’t carry a wallet. I have not for years, because every one I have owned eventually became a brick in my back pocket that I resented sitting on.
Cladist Titan Electric Screwdriver Puts Torque Under Control
By Mr Scott Purcell, CFA - News Updated: 14 August, 2026 Readtime: 9 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. The Cladist Titan is a precision electric screwdriver aimed at anyone who spends their weekends pulling apart PCs, cameras, drones or watches.
KAIWO SnapFold X16 Triple-Screen Workstation Hits Kickstarter
The KAIWO SnapFold X16 is a modular three-screen display system that lets you carry one, two or three portable monitors and snap them together into a full workstation. For anyone splitting time between the office, home and airport lounges, it offers more screen space without having to haul around a full desktop setup.
TorchNova Tactical Flashlight Packs Smart Measuring Tech
TorchNova is a tactical-style smart flashlight that aims to replace a stack of gadgets in your pack with one CNC machined torch. It mixes high output with built-in measuring tools, UV inspection and a display, which suits everything from camping and working on the ute to putting together a blackout kit at home. The project is live on Kickstarter, with 901 backers having pledged US$107,338 so far.
ECHOV DY040 Vinyl Player Is a Wall-Mountable Turntable Speaker
ECHOV DY040 is a vinyl turntable and Bluetooth speaker in one, built to live on your wall or your TV unit instead of hogging shelf space. For those of us trying to enjoy records in apartments or smaller living rooms, that combo feels like an easy sell. The live Kickstarter campaign has already drawn 105 backers and US$147,330 in pledges, signalling real interest in this kind of hybrid setup.
Walnut Whiskey Glass Brings Timber to Your Top Shelf
By Mr Scott Purcell, CFA - News Updated: 13 August, 2026 Readtime: 9 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. The Walnut Whiskey Glass is a handcrafted black walnut tumbler for whisky drinkers who want something tougher and warmer in the hand than crystal. It is, quite literally, a cup made of wood, offering a pre-industrial touch to your beverage.
Bonny All Rounder Quilt Review : The 800-Fill Down Doona That Promises Every Season
Is the Bonny All Rounder Quilt warm enough for winter? It’s designed for year-round use with 800+ fill power, but it holds about a third less down than Bonny’s dedicated Winter doona, so it’s lighter and less insulating. Genuinely cold sleepers may prefer the Winter version, while most people wanting one doona for all seasons are the target buyer. What is the Bonny All Rounder Quilt made of?
20+ Best Father’s Day Sales 2026 : Deals & Discounts in Australia
When do Father’s Day sales start in Australia? Most Australian retailers launch their Father’s Day offers in the last two weeks of August. In 2026, expect the bulk of the discounting to run from roughly 24 August through to Sunday 6 September. Which retailers have Father’s Day sales in Australia?
Galaxy Watch9 vs Galaxy Watch Ultra2 : Which Samsung Watch Should You Buy?
By Mr Scott Purcell, CFA - News Updated: 13 August, 2026 Readtime: 10 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Samsung has replaced the top of its smartwatch line-up, and the two new models pull in genuinely different directions.
Galaxy Watch9 vs Galaxy Watch Ultra2 : Which Samsung Watch Should You Buy?
Readtime: 10 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Samsung has replaced the top of its smartwatch line-up, and the two new models pull in genuinely different directions. The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is a 47mm titanium instrument with a 5,000-nit display and a 60-hour battery, built for people who spend real time outdoors.
6 Best Furi Knives and Kitchen Tools for the Home Cook
By Mr Scott Purcell, CFA - News Updated: 12 August, 2026 Readtime: 6 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Good cooking starts with a good knife’s edge, and Furi has spent 25 years putting a sharp one in Australian hands.
5 Best Ford X Brixton Pieces to Upgrade Your Everyday Rotation
By Mr Scott Purcell, CFA - News Updated: 12 August, 2026 Readtime: 6 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Two icons of American culture have pulled into the same lane, with Brixton joining forces with Ford for a limited edition collection built around craftsmanship, adventure and the spirit of the open road.
Galaxy Watch9 vs Galaxy Watch Ultra2: Which Samsung Watch Should You Buy?
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Lumysi Fitness Bracelet Brings Health Tracking to Jewellery
Lumysi is a screen-free fitness bracelet that tracks your health while looking more like jewellery than gym gear. It’s pitched at people who want the data of a wearable without putting a rubberised smartwatch next to a dress shirt or suit. The live Lumysi Kickstarter campaign has already drawn interest, with backers trading the usual chunky tracker for a slimmer bracelet format.
ZERA mini Card-Sized Cooling Fan Hits Kickstarter
ZERA mini is a true card-sized portable cooling fan designed to slip into your wallet or pocket and take the edge off brutal summer heat, whether you’re commuting, travelling or stuck at a stifling desk. It’s the sort of everyday gadget that quietly earns its place in your EDC alongside your keys and earbuds. Launched on Kickstarter with 3,328 backers already pledging US$1,866,709, the live ZERA mini campaign is pitched at anyone who wants personal cooling without carrying a chunky handheld fan.
TRETTITRE Retro Wall-Mounted Ambient Audio System on Kickstarter
By Mr Scott Purcell, CFA - News Updated: 11 August, 2026 Readtime: 7 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. The TRETTITRE Retro Wall-Mounted Ambient Audio System is a modular home audio setup that puts vinyl, CDs and cassettes on the wall instead of the TV unit.
5 Summer Looks From the Mytheresa Menswear Edit
By Mr Scott Purcell, CFA - News Updated: 11 August, 2026 Readtime: 6 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Mytheresa built its name on curation rather than volume, and the menswear side of the business now runs to more than 200 international labels. The summer edit is where that shows up best.
Wellaroo Shark Cartilage Is the Single-Protein Treat Your Dog Will Crave
By Mr Scott Purcell, CFA - News Updated: 13 August, 2026 Readtime: 4 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Your dog already thinks every treat is a win.
Aventon, America’s Most Popular E-Bike Brand, Has Landed in Australia
By Mr Scott Purcell, CFA - News Updated: 10 August, 2026 Readtime: 9 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Aventon is the best-selling e-bike brand in the United States, and after years of Australians having to simply read the reviews, it has finally landed on our shores.
Save up to 40% on Handcrafted Engagement & Wedding Rings
Readtime: 2 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. If the ring matters more than the logo on the box, it is worth knowing that jeweller-made pieces at Temple & Grace can save you up to 40% compared to high-street retailers.
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