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XGimi Horizon Ultra 4K projector drops to £849 with free £179 stand
XGimi's Horizon Ultra Pro has never been this cheap - and there's a free stand on offer, too | Amazon This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Amazon has dropped the XGimi Horizon Ultra 4K projector to £849 and is bundling in a free stand worth £179 for a limited time. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The XGimi Horizon Ultra has just plunged in price. After being discounted from its original £1559 price to around £1,200 for several months, Amazon has just knocked 47% off and it can now be bought for £849 - but that's not the best bit. Because, for a limited time, you'll also get a free XGimi floor stand, designed specifically to fit the Horizon Ultra, saving a further £179. This means you're saving nearly £900 overall on a home cinema bundle that will elevate your evenings in front of Netflix to a different stratosphere. The immersive cinema experience is just the start - Android and Chromecast give you access to all the major apps | Amazon The XGimi Horizon Ultra was the world's first 4K long-throw projector with Dolby Vision when it was launched, and it's still one of the most impressive smart projectors out there. Its dual light technology gives it 2,300 ISO lumens, which is bright enough to make colours pop in any lighting condition, and its intelligent screen adaptation figures out all your visual settings for you, keeping the image quality at an optimum in any environment. It comes with Android and Chromecast baked in, so you can access all the key audio and visual apps, and it connects to your home WiFi, or you can plug in peripherals such as PCs or gaming consoles. The stylish stand usually costs £179 - but it's a free gift for a limited time only | Amazon A pair of built-in 12w Harmon/Kardon speakers gives it an immersive sound, and you can link it up to your own sound system to enhance it further. The Horizon Ultra can project images out to a 200" screen, and it can be mounted on a wall, ceiling, or on its aluminium stand - which is height adjustable, and designed to suit the style of the projector. Accessing the deal and ensuring you get the free stand is a little complicated, but on this deal page, make sure you click on the 'how to claim' link before adding anything to your basket, and then follow the instructions. This is a limited-time deal, and Amazon hasn't said how many are in stock, so if you're keen on developing your home entertainment setup, now's your chance. Wowcher The smart way to take money abroad this summer £ 0.00 Buy now Buy now Forget queuing at airport exchange desks or hunting for cashpoints with poor rates. With Western Union, you can send money to yourself in the local currency before you even leave the UK – ready for cash pickup, or sent straight to a bank account or mobile wallet when you arrive. Right now, there's no transfer fee on your first online transfer, making it the perfect time to try this travel money hack for late-summer getaways or upcoming family visits. See how it works and get started here
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Screen Babble Podcast: Wednesday, music mockumentaries and social games
Best For sheer breadth of choice, especially films Price: £7.99 a month or £79 for a full year, or £5.99 a month for Prime Video streaming only Notable shows: Homecoming, Fleabag, Jack Ryan, the Marvellous Miss Maisel - and all of the Bond films Compatible devices: Smart TVs, blu-ray players, set-top boxes (Roku, Google TV, TiVo, Nvidia Shield), Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, game consoles, Android devices (Prime Video app for Android phones and tablets), iOS devices, Fire phone and Fire tablets Free trial: Yes, 30 days Maximum Resolution: 4K Simultaneous streams: 3 Amazon Prime Video continues to pose a threat to Netflix thanks to the sheer quantity of content it provides subscribers. Prime Video is home to the largest library of TV and films with more than 21,066 titles available as part of the subscription, and an additional 40,000 available for a rental fee. This is great if you are looking for the largest selection, but the streaming service falters at the quality of shows available. The service has 117 million global subscribers. Amazon Prime Video has a smaller selection of Amazon Original shows and movies (although this is increasing after a drive for more original content), compared to its rival Netflix. That said, for sheer volume of content, it's the leader of the pack, and we enjoy it particularly for it's film library, if not the TV shows. Alex's verdict: Amazon probably has the most difficult-to-navigate interface, which almost seems deliberately designed to obscure what's actually on there as part of a Prime subscription – about half the time, it feels like, you'll be expected to pay for something individually that was listed among their general content library. It's also difficult to think of any flagship Amazon shows that are essential and unmissable – there's plenty of good ones, but really Amazon Prime Video is less of a necessity on its own terms, and more a nice addition to have as well if you're already making use of Amazon Prime.
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Haircare brand ghd launch four new tools that make curls 'last all day'
ghd, the brand behind the viral Chronos straightener, has released a new collection of curling tools designed to create long-lasting waves - but do they live up to the hype? When it comes to salon-quality hair tools, few brands are as renowned as ghd. And now, the haircare retailer is taking curls to the next level with the launch of its brand new Chronos Curve range. Following the viral success of its Chronos straightener, the new collection features four curling tools designed to create long-lasting waves and ringlets that stay bouncy from morning till night. The range includes two curling wands and two tongs, each featuring ghd's signature heat technology and ceramic barrels for shiny, frizz-free curls. Each device is priced at £189, reflecting ghd's premium pricing, but those familiar with the brand will know that the tools often justify the cost. The Max Wand boasts a large barrel and is designed for longer hair and looser curls, while the Classic Tong promises sleek, defined waves. The Grand Tong, on the other hand, appears capable of creating voluminous ringlets that bounce with every movement. The Conical Wand, arguably the most versatile of the four, is designed to create more relaxed, natural curls. Our beauty writer, Lauren Codling, tried them out for herself when they first hit the market, and was impressed by the speed and final results. Shop the range £189 ghd Buy Now on ghd Product Description She said: 'It took me roughly 10 to 15 minutes to style my entire head, which is efficient by my standards. The wand was easy to manoeuvre and lightweight enough that my arms weren't tired halfway through. 'The curls impressively maintained their shape with minimal hairspray, turning slightly softer yet remaining intact, and my hair stayed sleek and glossy all night. However, styling the shorter front layers proved challenging, so bear this in mind if your haircut is similar.' The entire range heats to a steady 185 °C, which the brand touts as the 'optimum styling temperature', which Lauren said was 'spot on' for her fine-to-medium hair. However, if you prefer tongs with adjustable settings, Babyliss' Rose Quartz 25mm Curling Tong (£35, Amazon) has six temperature settings, ranging from 160°C to 210°C. Otherwise, the TRESemmé Large Ceramic Curling Tong (£27, Argos) has three settings, with a maximum temperature of 200°C. Additional ghd styling tools have garnered positive reviews as well. One Grand Tong user noted: "It slides through my hair to the ends smoothly and doesn't stick or pull at all. I like the fact I can curl right to the tips of my hair, which I struggle to do with the wand." Another person trying the Classic Tong added: "The curls lasted all day and still looked great the next day. The tongs were quick to heat up and cool down. It came with a handy glove which helped protect my hand from the heat of the tool." But the Grand Tong hasn't been a hit with everyone. One user expressed their disappointment, saying: "Unfortunately, the curls didn't hold in my thick, coarse hair-even with prep and setting spray. Although the tong is advertised to give long-lasting curls (up to 24 hours), mine fell out within a few hours, which was disappointing." Another customer who tried out the Max Wand left a three-star review, stating: "The 38mm barrel was a bit wide for my length of hair, so I ended up with loose waves rather than curls." However, not all reviews were negative. One satisfied customer commented: "I have tried various hair curlers in the past, but never one that worked for me. The thick barrel was great for my long hair, creating soft, wavy curls that I loved. Plus, it was really quick." They further added: "In less than 30 minutes, I had completed the style from start to finish, and it would usually take me a couple of hours."
