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Evening Standard
29-04-2025
- Evening Standard
Best sticker makers
Despite its streamlined exterior, the Cricut Explore 4 isn't for everyone. It requires patience, dexterity, and a willingness to frequently repurchase the relevant materials for your chosen crafts, so it's one for older teens and adults. If you're familiar with the Cricut Design Space already and know your way around the digital grid, you'll enjoy the extra-fast cut speed, sleek design and larger range of compatible materials. If you're looking to save money on greeting cards and place cards, it may not be the savviest investment for you. This is because, unless you're willing to take the time to make your own original designs, the vast majority of templates are only available via the Design Space Access+ subscription. If it's label-making, stickers, simple vinyl decaling and speedy cutting that you're after, opt for the compact and value-for-money Cricut Joy instead.
Sydney Morning Herald
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Maternally grateful: Mother's Day gifts she'll appreciate
This story is part of the April 26 edition of Good Weekend. See all 10 stories. On the second Sunday of May, surprise your mum on her special day. Jan Logan 'Paradise Circus' bracelet, inspired by the Massive Attack song, with pink and white pearls and 9ct-gold beads and clasp, $550. Krinklewood 2024 'Sauvage Orange' organic, biodynamic wine, $45. 'Cricut Explore 4' smart cutting machine for crafting custom cards, T-shirt designs, labels and more, $498. Bolia 'Lenya' yoga mat with strap, made from 30 per cent recycled material. Aesop 'Eleos' body cleanser with shea butter, jojoba and vitamin E, $49 (180ml). 'Prada Dimensions' multi-effect eyeshadow in Pulse, comes in a refillable compact, $155. Loco Loves Salted caramel shortbread: vegan caramel paired with gluten-free shortbread in a dark cacao shell, $12 (box of two 35g bars). Chanel 'Chance Eau Splendide' eau de parfum, a blend of raspberry, rose geranium, violet and iris, $295 (100ml). Alemais 'Bianca' cotton-canvas mini-pouch in floral bamboo print, with webbing side seam and zip pull, $180. Maison de Sabre 'Bucket' soft tote in Plum Nude, made from sustainable, full-grain leather, $389. Narciso Rodriguez 'For Her Intense' eau de parfum, created by perfumer Sonia Constant, with notes of peach, bergamot, musk and vanilla, $259 (100ml). Ankarsrum 'Assistent Original' mixer automatically regulates its speed depending on the load. Includes a stainless-steel, seven-litre bowl, dough roller, hook and proving lid, $1395. Bolia 'Lenya' yoga meditation cushion (38cm x 15cm) in a linen-cotton-blend fabric with buckwheat filling, designed by Meike Harde, $131.
The Age
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Maternally grateful: Mother's Day gifts she'll appreciate
This story is part of the April 26 edition of Good Weekend. See all 10 stories. On the second Sunday of May, surprise your mum on her special day. Jan Logan 'Paradise Circus' bracelet, inspired by the Massive Attack song, with pink and white pearls and 9ct-gold beads and clasp, $550. Krinklewood 2024 'Sauvage Orange' organic, biodynamic wine, $45. 'Cricut Explore 4' smart cutting machine for crafting custom cards, T-shirt designs, labels and more, $498. Bolia 'Lenya' yoga mat with strap, made from 30 per cent recycled material. Aesop 'Eleos' body cleanser with shea butter, jojoba and vitamin E, $49 (180ml). 'Prada Dimensions' multi-effect eyeshadow in Pulse, comes in a refillable compact, $155. Loco Loves Salted caramel shortbread: vegan caramel paired with gluten-free shortbread in a dark cacao shell, $12 (box of two 35g bars). Chanel 'Chance Eau Splendide' eau de parfum, a blend of raspberry, rose geranium, violet and iris, $295 (100ml). Alemais 'Bianca' cotton-canvas mini-pouch in floral bamboo print, with webbing side seam and zip pull, $180. Maison de Sabre 'Bucket' soft tote in Plum Nude, made from sustainable, full-grain leather, $389. Narciso Rodriguez 'For Her Intense' eau de parfum, created by perfumer Sonia Constant, with notes of peach, bergamot, musk and vanilla, $259 (100ml). Ankarsrum 'Assistent Original' mixer automatically regulates its speed depending on the load. Includes a stainless-steel, seven-litre bowl, dough roller, hook and proving lid, $1395. Bolia 'Lenya' yoga meditation cushion (38cm x 15cm) in a linen-cotton-blend fabric with buckwheat filling, designed by Meike Harde, $131.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Cricut's Explore 4 Is Faster, Cheaper but I'm Not Sure I'd Call It Better
Ask anyone who regularly uses a Cricut what could be done to improve the experience and you typically hear one answer over all of the others. It's a great machine with cool software, but it could be faster. Cricut's Explore 3 introduced a way to create faster than the competition, without losing quality or precision in the process. Cricut's line of Smart Materials is vast but pricey and doesn't cover the full breadth of what these cutting machines are capable of. With the new and somewhat obviously named Cricut Explore 4, the speed and accuracy previously available only to Smart Materials now exists with whatever you feed it. Best of all, this new machine is now one of the most affordable on the market. See at Cricut It has always been easier to show what a Cricut cutting machine does than describe it to someone in one short sentence. It's one of the most endearing qualities of this category of gadgets, the limitations are rarely hardware-based. The best places to see this for yourself are either your local farmer's market or Etsy, where you will find clever people who have used a Cricut to make everything from custom labels for handmade candles to elaborate decorations to be ironed on to shirts and jackets. With Cricut's excellent and constantly improving Design Space app and just about any of the cutting machines in its lineup, you can do make some very cool things with little to no previous experience. Out of the box, it would be surprising if you could tell the difference between a Cricut Explore 4 and the model released nearly four years ago. Aside from the new, richer color of the outer plastic and the label on the cutting apparatus, the visible parts of this machine is all but identical. The good news is a price drop did not come with a drop in hardware quality -- this machine still feels plenty sturdy and cuts just as smoothly as its predecessor. But if you're looking for a whole lot of new functionality or a ton of new features, you will not find them here. If you own a Cricut Explore 3, you more or less already own a Cricut Explore 4 in terms of what it can cut and how the software interacts with this new machine. Cricut's big claim with the Explore 4 is speed, specifically with anything that isn't branded Smart Materials. You will find "up to 2X faster" with a big asterisk next to it on Cricut's website, with that asterisk indicating that the performance increase is compared to the Explore 3. To test this, I put the same quantities of paper, vinyl, sticker paper, glitter cardstock and iron-on material into an Explore 3 and an Explore 4 to test performance. In every test, the Explore 4 was clearly faster than the Explore 3, but only with the vinyl was the performance nearly at that twice-as-fast mark. Faster is obviously better, especially if you're using a Cricut as part of a small craft business, but the impressive thing here is the retention of quality. Cricut is able to ensure a certain level of quality at speed with its Smart Materials because it's all manufactured by Cricut, which means the precise tolerances can be programmed in. It's why Smart Materials can be cut to spectacular lengths without using a cutting mat and with no damage to the machine. In all the tests I have performed with the Explore 4, I can find no evidence of quality loss between Smart Materials and third-party products. And if you invest in the longer, 24-inch cutting mats you can cut twice as much with a single set of instructions with that same level of quality. At $250, Cricut's new Explore 4 is available for the same price you can get an Explore 3 for most days. That's incredible, considering the Explore 3 has been available for almost four years and has only recently started seeing significant discounts during shopping events. It makes this machine not only easy to recommend among its limited competitive set but easy to recommend as the best Cricut machine to either get you started on a new crafting journey or as the best upgrade path if you own a previous generation.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cricut® Unveils the Next Generation of Smart Cutting Machines: Cricut Explore® 4 and Cricut Maker® 4
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, February 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cricut®, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRCT), a leading creative technology company, has announced the next generation of its smart cutting machines: Cricut Explore® 4 and Cricut Maker® 4. Starting February 28, Cricut Explore 4 and Cricut Maker 4 will be available for purchase in the U.S. and Canada on and Michaels in two new colors: Seashell and Sage, with Sage machines exclusively sold in a bundle at Michaels. These new machines offer an elevated out-of-box experience with more materials included, speeds up to two times faster than the previous generation1, and an improved user experience in Design Space®, all at a lower price point than the previous generation of machines. "Cricut Explore 4 and Cricut Maker 4 are designed to give our creative community more of what they've been asking for," said Ashish Arora, CEO of Cricut. "We are launching these new models at a lower price point than the previous models and we've added even greater value to each machine by including tools and materials to help creatives get started right out of the box. Our new machines coupled with improvements in our Design Space platform will empower everyone to make projects easily for their loved ones." Enhanced Out-of-Box Experience To help new users jump into their first projects faster and easier, both Cricut Explore 4 and Cricut Maker 4 come with additional materials in the box, including Smart Vinyl™, Cardstock, Smart Iron-on™, Transfer Tape, and essential tools like the Mini Weeder and Light Grip Machine Mat. These added materials empower users to kickstart their creativity with everything they need to complete their first 10 projects2. Two Times Faster Cutting Speeds When cutting materials like cardstock and vinyl on a machine mat, Cricut Explore 4 and Cricut Maker 4 offer cutting speeds up to twice as fast as previous models. With faster cutting speeds, these machines save users time while crafting, unlocking more opportunities to bring their creative visions to life. Easier to Get Started The new machines feature an updated, beginner-friendly experience for machine setup and learning. This includes a First Project tutorial with enhanced customization and an introduction to the Design, Cut, and Assemble stages of using a Cricut machine, as well as more beginner-level project options. This streamlined approach helps users hit the ground running, ensuring a more intuitive and rewarding experience as they embark on their creative journey. Pricing and Availability In the US and Canada, Cricut Explore 4 ($249.99) and Cricut Maker 4 ($399.99) will be available starting February 28. On this date, both models will be available in Seashell color on and at Michaels. The Sage-colored models will be available exclusively at Michaels in a bundle. Beginning March 14, Seashell machines will be available at all other major retailers where Cricut products are sold, while the Sage color will continue to be available only at Michaels in a bundle. For more information, visit Cricut's blog. About Cricut, Inc. Cricut, Inc. is a creative technology company whose cutting machines and design software help people lead creative lives. Cricut hardware and software work together as a connected platform for consumers to make beautiful, high-quality DIY projects quickly and easily. These industry-leading products include a flagship line of smart cutting machines — the Cricut Maker® family, the Cricut Explore® family, and the Cricut Joy™ family— accompanied by other unique tools like Cricut EasyPress®, the Infusible Ink™ system, and a diverse collection of materials. In addition to providing tools and materials, Cricut fosters a thriving community of millions of dedicated users worldwide. 1 Compared to previous generation machine when using machine mat. Speed varies based on machine settings.2 Projects calculated based on a 4 in x 6 in average size and using included materials. View source version on Contacts Media Relationspr@ Investor Relationsinvestors@ Sign in to access your portfolio
