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Straits Times
5 days ago
- Straits Times
Design News: JBL headphones with transmitter, new Thermomix store, cordless Bosch vacuum cleaner
Find out what's new on ST website and app. JBL's Tour One M3 Smart Tx headphones Audio brand JBL's newest listening device, the JBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx ($499), has been billed by industry pundits as a game changer. The over-ear headphones set comes with its own audio transmitter, the JBL Smart Tx. This transmitter can be plugged into any USB-C or 3.5mm aux audio jack, not just on phones or tablets, but also on aeroplane in-flight entertainment systems. After the transmitter is plugged in, the user can listen wirelessly to the audio output. No wires or fiddling with the Bluetooth connection are required, although the latter is also available on the headphones for devices that do not have any audio output source. The headphones and transmitter also, in tandem, support Auracast, a Bluetooth feature that allows for a single audio source to be streamed to multiple receiving devices. The Tour One M3 Smart Tx is equipped with JBL's True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 feature, which lets users control the amount of noise cancelled or filtered through, via the JBL Headphones app. JBL says the headphones offers up to 70 hours of playback when fully charged, with another five hours from a five-minute quick charge. Separately, the Smart Tx transmitter promises up to 18 hours of battery life. Info: Available from JBL online at and selected JBL authorised dealers Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. World Trump diagnosed with vein condition causing leg swelling: White House World Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. What is it? Singapore 5 foreigners charged over scheme to deliberately get arrested in S'pore to sell sex drugs here Asia Appointment of Malaysia's new chief justice eases controversy over vacant top judge seats for now Singapore Driverless bus in Sentosa gets green light to run without safety officer in first for S'pore Singapore SPCA appoints Walter Leong as new executive director World US strikes destroyed only one of three Iranian nuclear sites, says new report Business Granddaughter of late Indonesian tycoon pays $25 million for Singapore bungalow Thermomix experiential store opens at The Cathay The new Thermomix experiential store at The Cathay. PHOTO: VORWERK A new experiential store dedicated to German multi-cooking appliance Thermomix has opened at Level 2 of The Cathay. The 5,000 sq ft store is expected to host cooking demonstrations using the Thermomix, as well as workshops and masterclasses. In conjunction with the store's opening, the brand has also launched its latest appliance, the Thermomix TM7 ($2,980). The TM7 offers food preparation and cooking functions such as blending, kneading, sous vide and fermentation. The functions are controlled via a 10-inch multi-touch display on the appliance, which is loaded with the brand's proprietary recipe platform, Cookidoo. Info: Pre-orders are open online at for the Thermomix TM7, with the product expected to ship in August Bosch's Ultimate 10 cordless vacuum cleaner The new Ultimate 10 vacuum cleaner has a sensor that can detect dirt and dust particles as small as 0.3 micrometres. PHOTO: BOSCH German appliance brand Bosch says its new Ultimate 10 cordless vacuum cleaner (from $1,299) will not just suck up dust and dirt. It will also inform you once the area that you are vacuuming is clean. The device comes with a MicroClean sensor that can reportedly detect particles as small as 0.3 micrometres. Once the area is clean, a ring on the motor component will light up in blue. The vacuum cleaner weighs around 3.7kg and comes with a few different nozzles, include a mini nozzle, upholstery nozzle and a flexible nozzle. The flexible nozzle has a joint that can be bent, which makes for easier vacuuming under furniture such as the bed or sofa. Other notable features include dust box compression, which translates to less frequent emptying of the dust box, and a TurboSpin motor promising up to 70,000 revolutions per minute and between 80 and 100 minutes of run time. The motor comes with a 10-year guarantee. Info: Available from retailers including Shopee, Lazada, Courts and Gain City
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Vorwerk Unveils First Thermomix® Flagship Experiential Store in Singapore, Launching the All-New Thermomix® TM7
SINGAPORE, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vorwerk, the number one direct sales company in Europe and the world's leading direct seller of premium household appliances, today announced the grand opening of its first Thermomix® flagship experiential store in Singapore. Last year, the international family enterprise from Wuppertal (Germany) shared its decision to set up its own subsidiary in Singapore and Malaysia and therefore investing in these two important Asian markets. Coinciding with the store's opening, Vorwerk also introduced the new Thermomix® TM7, the very unique and extremely versatile kitchen appliance – available now. Strategically located at the newly-refurbished The Cathay, the state-of-the-art flagship experiential store marks a significant milestone in addressing the surging demand for Thermomix® across Singapore and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. There, anyone interested in the new Thermomix® TM7, manufactured in Europe and already enjoyed by numerous fans around the world, can get it for a price of S$2,980 – additionally to the possibility, to buy it through an advisor. Singapore, a dynamic culinary and innovation hub, serves as the ideal launchpad for Vorwerk's direct presence in the Lion City and regional expansion across APAC. With a growing appetite for smart, sustainable and versatile kitchen solutions, the region has seen unprecedented demand for Thermomix® all-in-one cooking innovations. The new experiential store underscores Singapore's role as a strategic market for Thermomix®, offering an immersive platform to engage with customers, showcase cutting-edge technology, and foster a vibrant community of culinary enthusiasts. "We're really excited to start a new chapter in Singapore and Malaysia – and to open up completely new possibilities for Thermomix® enthusiasts in this region," says Isabel Padinha, Senior Vice President Sales, who is in Singapore for this special occasion. Spanning nearly 5,000 square feet, Singapore's Thermomix® Vorwerk flagship store offers unique and bespoke experiences for home chefs and discerning epicures alike. The flagship store features live cooking demonstrations led by in-house experts, customised special-themed cooking workshops, and exclusive culinary masterclasses with guest chefs. Introducing the Thermomix® TM7: The world's smartest kitchen—like never before The Thermomix® Vorwerk flagship store opening celebrates the highly anticipated launch of the Thermomix® TM7 in Singapore, a groundbreaking evolution of Vorwerk's iconic kitchen appliance. Sporting a sophisticated, minimalist, all-black finish, the Thermomix® TM7 redefines culinary possibilities with its compact design and smart ecosystem. Featuring a 10-inch multi-touch display, a quiet yet powerful motor, and an insulated mixing bowl, the Thermomix® TM7 replaces over 30 kitchen appliances, saving time, space and costs. At the heart of the Thermomix® TM7 is its revolutionary enhanced guided cooking that is seamlessly powered by Cookidoo®, a dynamic digital ecosystem that offers access to over 100,000 recipes to suit every taste bud. The Thermomix® TM7 intuitively guides users through every step of each recipe with its smart, built-in functions that automate food preparation tasks and cooking by adjusting time, temperature, speed, and more. With innovations like future AI-driven updates, including voice control, the Thermomix® TM7 is poised to set new benchmarks for modern, intuitive cooking in every kitchen. "The opening of our first flagship experiential store in Singapore, alongside the launch of the revolutionary Thermomix® TM7, marks a transformative moment for Vorwerk in the APAC region," said Christine Wong, General Manager for Singapore and Malaysia, Vorwerk. "Singapore's cosmopolitan culture and passion for innovation make it the perfect stage to showcase the Thermomix® TM7's unparalleled capabilities and inspire a new generation of home cooks. The flagship store serves as a pulsating nexus where creativity, technology and community converge, creating an invaluable platform for us to validate and reinforce our commitment to transforming home cooking." About Vorwerk Vorwerk is the number one direct sales company in Europe and the world-leading direct seller of high-quality household appliances. Founded in Wuppertal, Germany, in 1883, today Vorwerk is an international family enterprise. Its core business is the production and sale of superior household products (Thermomix® ecosystem with Cookidoo® recipe platform, Kobold cleaning systems). Vorwerk always seeks direct contact with its customers and achieves this primarily through its advisors, who are at the center of the company's sales activities and serve as a central point of contact for the customer. The Vorwerk family also includes the akf group. Vorwerk generates consolidated sales of EUR 3.2 billion (2023) and operates in more than 61 countries. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Vorwerk Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Shoppers rave over '10/10′ Dyson tower fan dupe that will keep you cool for a fraction of the price – it's £250 cheaper
Plus, we've explained how to compare prices to ensure you always get the best deal BARGAIN FIND Shoppers rave over '10/10′ Dyson tower fan dupe that will keep you cool for a fraction of the price – it's £250 cheaper Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHOPPERS are raving about a Dyson tower fan dupe that Lidl's bringing back to stores this week. The budget supermarket's Silvercrest tower fan is back in stores this Thursday, July 10. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The Silvercrest tower fan costs £69.99 At just £69.99, it's a bargain alternative to a Dyson – £250 cheaper – and a firm favourite with shoppers. Last available in June, the fan comes with three speed settings, an oscillation function, and a remote control – a great choice for staying cool on a budget. With summer temperatures rising, the budget-friendly fan has become a hot topic online – praised not only for its price but for performance too. One shopper, who picked up the hot weather gadget last month gave it a rating of 10/10 on TikTok and said: "I'm obsessed. "It's quiet, powerful and so aesthetic - for a fraction of the price." Another shopper said on Facebook: "It's brilliant. We have a big one and a small one." A third said: "I've got the big one and it's really good." If something at Lidl catches your eye, make sure to head to your local store quickly – stock is limited, and once it's gone, it's gone. You can find your closest Lidl supermarket by visiting The Silvercrest fan not the only Lidl dupe shoppers are loving from budget supermarket. Watch Dyson's Hot+Cool air-purifying fan in action – including 'sleep' mode The Silvercrest Air Fryer, priced at £49.99, has been hailed as a cheaper alternative to the £200 Ninja version. The Monsieur Cuisine Smart, at £399.99, is a fan favourite and often compared to the high-end Thermomix which can cost more than £1,000. The Silvercrest Cordless Vacuum, on sale for £59.99, has drawn comparisons to the Dyson V8, with many praising its strong suction and lightweight design. Meanwhile, the Livarno Home LED Mirror for £39.99 is also getting noticed, offering a sleek look and built-in lighting similar to expensive designer models. When shopping Lidl's special deals, it's always a good idea to compare prices with other retailers to ensure you're getting the best value. You can use online tools like or Google Shopping to help with this. Prices can vary depending on the model, size, and retailer, so comparing options is essential before making a decision. Lastly, remember that a deal is only worthwhile if you genuinely need the product. Buying something just because it's on offer doesn't necessarily mean you're saving money. How to compare prices to get the best deal JUST because something is on offer, or is part of a sale, it doesn't mean it's always a good deal. There are plenty of comparison websites out there that'll check prices for you - so don't be left paying more than you have to. Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers. Here are some that we recommend: Google Shopping is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results. Price Spy logs the history of how much something costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets. Once you select an individual product you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock. Idealo is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers. All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one. CamelCamelCamel only works on goods being sold on Amazon. To use it, type in the URL of the product you want to check the price of. How can I save money when shopping at Lidl? Lidl reduces items at the start of the day, and the best deals can be found between 7am and 8am, when most stores open. Shoppers can often find cooked meats, salmon fillets and breads reduced by 30% or more. Not only does Lidl have its own range of reasonably priced alcohol, it also has its own knock-offs of branded favourites – so say cheers to its bargain booze. Everyone knows about the "Middle of Lidl" – it's here where you'll find a load of random stuff you didn't realise you needed, at decent prices. But if you are hoping to avoid spending more than you planned, you can check what will be in the "Middle of Lidl" on the supermarket's website in advance. The Middle of Lidl is refreshed every Thursday and Sunday.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
My friend asked me to chip in $1,600 for her son's prom-night limo. Has the world gone mad?
A friend of mine, who is far from rich, has a son who is graduating from high school. He was co-captain of the school basketball team during his junior and senior years, and his team placed second in the state championships this year. He is handsome and popular and has maintained good grades. My friend wanted to do something special for him. She promised her son she would pay for a limousine ride to take him and his date to the senior prom. She put down $600 for a deposit, then asked if I could give her $1,600 to complete the payment. (She did not say what the ride included.) I said I did not have the money and suggested that maybe her son could share the ride with friends and split the cost. My job is offering me a payout. Should I take a $61,000 lump sum or $355 a month for life? 'He doesn't seem to care': My secretive father, 81, added my name to a bank account. What about my mom? Israel-Iran clash delivers a fresh shock to investors. History suggests this is the move to make. JPMorgan has a new way of forecasting the stock market — and there's a surprising finding I'm 75 and have a reverse mortgage. Should I pay it off with my $200K savings — and live off Social Security instead? Still, $2,200 for a limousine ride to a high school prom? Do people actually spend that kind of money? Please comment on what prom expenses are like. I do not have children, so I missed all that. Astonished Related: My job is offering me a payout. Should I take a $61,000 lump sum or $355 a month for life? Your friend made a promise for which you pick up the tab? No can do. Limos are for those who can afford to ride in them. The most astonishing part about your letter is that your friend was only contributing $600 toward this extravagance and asked you to pay the rest. Her son may have good grades and a good broad bridge — as my dentist refers to a nice smile — that help him win the hearts of friends and relatives, but requesting so much money for something as random as a limo ride is the stuff that brass necks are made of. At the very least, she could have given you a list of options of things you might like to do for her son's prom, if you had expressed interest in being a part of this big night. But $1,600 is nearly the average monthly rent in the U.S. You could buy a Thermomix, a kitchen device that weighs, chops and cooks your food, if you wanted to spruce up your mealtimes. You could even buy an iPhone 16 Pro AAPL and still have money left over. You could take yourself on a cruise. Don't miss: What on Earth is going on with the American consumer? A limo can cost a pretty penny — anywhere from $75 to $400 an hour — depending on the car, the city where you live and whether there is high demand on the night in question. 'Most limo providers charge per hour or offer a package that includes a limo for a whole night,' according to Jet Black Transportation, a luxury car service in New York and New Jersey. 'If a pick-up and drop-off at different locations are all you need, then the hourly rate will work better for you.' Meanwhile, 'booking a limo package is a better investment if it will be used most of the night,' the company adds. 'Limo rental for prom usually lasts between three and six hours, and that time duration is adjusted to include all travel. More often than not, companies also include a few other amenities in these packages, like free drinks and options to be dropped off and picked up at different locations or even photo stops.' You had the wisdom and healthy boundaries to say 'thanks a lot, but no thanks' and to explain your decision. Whether it's a prom, a destination wedding or a birthday or wedding gift, people often struggle with how to respond to such requests. It took this reader 25 years to ask for a separate check. Social anxiety often leaves us tongue-tied and makes us forget that the truth is usually the best way forward. It leaves little room for misunderstanding or, hopefully, resentment. Prom goers might get lucky by picking up a tuxedo for $100 in a secondhand clothing store or bagging a lift in their parents' old jalopy — surely the coolest way to travel — but commerce has taken over prom night in the same way that it has caused the cost of weddings to soar. (Why save $30,000 toward a down payment on a house when you can blow it all in one day?) But I get it. What 19-year-old doesn't want to be James Bond for a night? It's a rite of passage. Call me a lace-curtain-twitching killjoy, but I worry that this kind of conspicuous consumption teaches kids that it's OK to throw money away in order to spend an hour in traffic, waving out the window with a champagne glass. It doesn't help young people learn about financial literacy. It starts with a limo ride, or an elaborate first communion or bar mitzvah that costs thousands of dollars, and where does it end? It doesn't. It's a life of champagne wishes, caviar dreams and credit-card bills. If your friend can't afford a limo, tell her to find an equally groovy, but less expensive, alternative. Related: I paid $70 for a seat with more legroom, but two women grabbed similar empty seats for free. Is that fair? My cousin died before claiming his late father's $2 million estate. Will I get it? 'He doesn't seem to care': My secretive father, 81, added my name to a bank account. What about my mom? 'It might be another Apple or Microsoft': My wife invested $100K in one stock and it exploded 1,500%. Do we sell? Why this banking proposal may mean good news for the bond market and investors We're living in 'end times' when you can't retire on $1 million My cousin died before claiming his late father's $2 million estate. Will I be next in line for this inheritance? 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Sky News AU
04-06-2025
- Health
- Sky News AU
Erin Patterson says it's possible foraged mushrooms were in beef wellington meal, as she testifies for third day in murder trial
Erin Patterson has admitted it was possible foraged mushrooms had been mixed into the beef wellingtons she served her estranged husband's relatives, as she testifies in her murder trial. Ms Patterson was emotional at times during her third day in the witness box on Wednesday, as her Supreme Court trial continues in the regional Victorian town of Morwell. She is accused of murdering her former in-laws Don and Gail Patterson, as well as Gail's sister Heather Wilkinson, who each fell fatally ill after eating a beef wellington meal on July 29, 2023. Ms Patterson also been charged with the attempted murder of Heather's husband and local church pastor Ian Wilkinson, who survived the meal after a lengthy stint in hospital. Prosecutors allege Ms Patterson's beef wellington lunch was intentionally laced with death cap mushrooms, a claim she has denied. Ms Patterson has pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. Under questioning by defence barrister Colin Mandy SC, Ms Patterson walked the jury through how she prepared her beef wellington meal on July 29, 2023. The court heard the beef wellington recipe, sourced from a RecipeTin Eats cookbook, required mushroom "duxelles" which Ms Patterson started preparing on the morning of the lunch. Ms Patterson fried up some garlic, chopped shallots and then emptied tubs of mushrooms she purchased from Woolworths into a Thermomix. She told the court she could not recall exactly how many mushrooms she used, but "it was a lot". "I cooked that for a very long time," Ms Patterson said, adding any excess water could make the pastry soggy. Ms Patterson said the duxelle tasted a "little bland", so she decided to incorporate dried mushrooms she purchased from an Asian grocer, which had been stored in the pantry in Tupperware. "I chopped them up and ... sprinkled them over the duxelles and pushed them in," she said. Asked what she thought was in the Tupperware container, Ms Patterson said she believed it contained dried mushrooms she bought from the grocer in Melbourne. "Now I think that there was a possibility there were foraged ones in there as well," Ms Patterson said as her voice cracked. Ms Patterson denied ever seeing posts on iNaturalist from mycologist Dr Tom May or retired pharmacist Christine McKenzie about death cap mushrooms sightings near Loch and Outtrim. She also admitted she had "looked up" the poisonous mushrooms online and whether they were in the Gippsland area but discovered that they did not grow there. 'I found out there were some mushrooms growing on my property that were probably toxic to dogs,' she said. 'They're called inocybe.' In the witness box on Tuesday, Ms Patterson also accepted the beef wellington meal she cooked "must have" contained death cap mushrooms. Ms Patterson revealed her mother used to cook beef wellington on special occasions. "I remembered on really important occasions my mum would make a beef wellington as a kid and I thought ... I'll give it a go," she told the court. Asked if she had ever made the dish before, Ms Patterson said "no". The court heard Ms Patterson made a few changes to the recipe from the RecipeTin Eats cookbook, which included using filo pastry. "It called for mustard - I didn't use that," she said. "It called for a layer of prosciutto, but I didn't do that because Don doesn't eat pork." Ms Patterson said the crepe "looked a little bit complicated" so she decided to use a filo pastry instead. Earlier, Ms Patterson denied foraging for mushrooms in Loch and Outtrim in the South Gippsland region, or seeing posts of death cap mushroom sightings on science website iNaturalist. 'Did you ever forage for mushrooms in Loch?' her defence barrister asked. Ms Patterson replied: "No." Asked if she ever foraged for mushrooms in Outtrim, Ms Patterson responded 'no'. The prosecution alleges Ms Patterson faked a cancer diagnosis to invite her guests over for lunch. Ms Patterson's estranged husband Simon Patterson was invited to the lunch but declined. The prosecution alleges Ms Patterson 'deliberately poisoned' each of her guests by serving them the mushroom meal, which the defence has denied. In his opening address in the trial, Ms Patterson's defence barrister Colin Mandy SC told the court the events of July 29 were a 'tragedy and a terrible accident'. The trial before Justice Christopher Beale continues.
