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The Age
24 minutes ago
- The Age
Iconic Australian disco-era hotel gets long-awaited makeover
I'm staying in a corner premier river view suite, spanning a generous 60 square metres, with a comfy king bed, expansive views of the Swan River, lustrous blue marble table tops and sinuous furnishings that emulate the river's curves and serene hues. A boucle sofa and armchair, though undeniably chic, are better suited for a prim perch than marathon sprawl. The marble en suite features a huge walk-in shower (though sadly no bath tub), and Jo Loves amenities. Facilities include a flat-screen TV, bedside lighting controls and USB ports, free high-speed Wi-Fi, a pillow menu, minibar and an espresso machine. Suite guests can also access the Pacific Club Lounge, accessible via special executive elevators, with perks including a two-item laundry service, refreshments, and complimentary drinks and canapes from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Food + drink Among the many drinking and dining options are wine bar Mas Vino, buffet Monty's and sports bar Hill Street. However, the hotel's culinary jewel is South American and Japanese-inspired UMA, helmed by executive chef Xerxes Bodhanwala; its four-course Journey Through Peru menu is generous, to put it mildly, featuring citrus-laced seafood, Peruvian-style meats and desserts, with optional matching wines. Out + about While not quite smack-bang in the middle of Perth's art-filled laneways and bustling dining precincts, its location offers a different kind of urban charm. Think sweeping water views and scenic riverside walking tracks. Heirisson Island, an oasis for spotting kangaroos, is a stone's throw away, while nearby Perth Mint's lavish Pink Diamond Room is well worth a peek, showcasing WA's famed South Sea pearls and Argyle diamonds. The buzzing Elizabeth Quay precinct, and Kings Park and Botanic Garden, are all in proximity. For exploring further afield, the free Perth City CAT Bus ( stops conveniently close. The verdict Hunkering down in this revitalised oasis of calm seems a fair trade-off for being further away from the action of the CBD. The spirits of disco past may have faded, but a new, stylish era has arrived for Pan Pacific Perth. The essentials From $271 a night; $605 for a Premier River View Suite. 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth. Phone: (08) 9224 7777. See Our rating out of five ★★★½ Highlight Mas Vino runs pisco sour masterclasses featuring a guided pisco tasting (minimum four people).
Sydney Morning Herald
24 minutes ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Iconic Australian disco-era hotel gets long-awaited makeover
I'm staying in a corner premier river view suite, spanning a generous 60 square metres, with a comfy king bed, expansive views of the Swan River, lustrous blue marble table tops and sinuous furnishings that emulate the river's curves and serene hues. A boucle sofa and armchair, though undeniably chic, are better suited for a prim perch than marathon sprawl. The marble en suite features a huge walk-in shower (though sadly no bath tub), and Jo Loves amenities. Facilities include a flat-screen TV, bedside lighting controls and USB ports, free high-speed Wi-Fi, a pillow menu, minibar and an espresso machine. Suite guests can also access the Pacific Club Lounge, accessible via special executive elevators, with perks including a two-item laundry service, refreshments, and complimentary drinks and canapes from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Food + drink Among the many drinking and dining options are wine bar Mas Vino, buffet Monty's and sports bar Hill Street. However, the hotel's culinary jewel is South American and Japanese-inspired UMA, helmed by executive chef Xerxes Bodhanwala; its four-course Journey Through Peru menu is generous, to put it mildly, featuring citrus-laced seafood, Peruvian-style meats and desserts, with optional matching wines. Out + about While not quite smack-bang in the middle of Perth's art-filled laneways and bustling dining precincts, its location offers a different kind of urban charm. Think sweeping water views and scenic riverside walking tracks. Heirisson Island, an oasis for spotting kangaroos, is a stone's throw away, while nearby Perth Mint's lavish Pink Diamond Room is well worth a peek, showcasing WA's famed South Sea pearls and Argyle diamonds. The buzzing Elizabeth Quay precinct, and Kings Park and Botanic Garden, are all in proximity. For exploring further afield, the free Perth City CAT Bus ( stops conveniently close. The verdict Hunkering down in this revitalised oasis of calm seems a fair trade-off for being further away from the action of the CBD. The spirits of disco past may have faded, but a new, stylish era has arrived for Pan Pacific Perth. The essentials From $271 a night; $605 for a Premier River View Suite. 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth. Phone: (08) 9224 7777. See Our rating out of five ★★★½ Highlight Mas Vino runs pisco sour masterclasses featuring a guided pisco tasting (minimum four people).
Tom's Guide
an hour ago
- Tom's Guide
Anker's new Nano desktop charger will declutter your space and fast-charge your MacBook in 30 minutes
A new version of Anker's Nano Charging Station (via AnkerInsider) is now available in the U.S. after popping up in Japan earlier this year. The desktop charger features multiple AC outlets and USB ports and is listed as a 7-in-1, 100W power output. It features two retractable USB-C cables. Of the seven outputs, three are AC outlets on the rear of the charging station. One side features two USB ports, a 100W USB-C and a 12W USB-A port. Anker's Nano Charging Station features seven outputs, including three AC ports, two retractable USB-C cables, and 100W output power. Plus, it has an LCD screen that tracks charging and the device's temperature. There is one retractable USB-C cable on each side of the station that can extend up to 2.3 feet in length. Anker claims that it has tested these cables for over 18,000 pulls and bends, and that they should last for up to five years. The 100W output can reportedly charge a MacBook Pro (M3) to 50% in 35 minutes or a MacBook Pro 14 (M4) to 50% in 30 minutes. Anker's Nano station features a 1.3-inch LCD display with real-time charging information or the internal temperature of the device. The charger does come with active cooling technology that allegedly measures the temperature over 6,000,000 times daily. The new Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 is available from Amazon now at $89.99. It's only available in black, although a white variant is expected to launch in Japan at some point. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.
Daily Record
6 hours ago
- Daily Record
Dunelm shoppers hail 'surprisingly powerful' £25 fan that is 'extremely quiet'
Keep cool without going over budget with this affordable, yet still powerful, desk fan. Summer is well and truly underway. With temperatures across parts of Scotland reaching as high as 33C over the weekend, it's safe to say we're all looking for ways to cool down. Since many homes don't have air conditioning, investing in a fan to provide that sought-after cool breeze at this time of year is an essential, and we may have found one that is both affordable and powerful. Dunelm's White Rechargeable USB Desk Fan, priced at £25, has become a huge hit with shoppers, as it averages an almost perfect five star rating for its small, yet mighty, design that means it works "even on the lowest setting." Easy to connect via a USB cable that can be connected to laptops and computers, this desk fan is perfect for those who find themselves working from home on these sweaty, humid summer days. However, it doesn't need to remain plugged-in, as the rechargeable element and compact six-inch design means it can be taken anywhere, even placed on a bedside table overnight on summer nights thanks to its "quiet" operation. Dunelm White USB Rechargeable Desk Fan £25 Dunelm Buy here Product Description It's finished with four speed settings to choose from and an adjustable angle that can help direct the cool breeze where it is needed, unlike other models that can sometimes be stuck in one place. Anyone looking to shop around for another rechargeable option can check out this gaiatop Foldable Small Desk Fan as an alternative for £24.99 on Amazon. Looking for something a touch bigger to provide more power? Then we have spotted this Bush Black Desk Fan, that measures 12-inches, for a humble £22 at Argos. As for Dunelm's own mini desk fan, it has received an impressive 4.8 rating from impressed shoppers who say that, despite its size, it is "surprisingly powerful" and "a literal life-saver" during this kind of weather. One five-star review read: "Fantastic fan, surprisingly powerful, quiet, lasts for quite a long time when charged, very hard to find a decent small rechargeable fan but this is it, will be buying more!" Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. A second review read: "I've had this fan for a number of years and I just came back to order another. Being rechargeable has proved to be a great bonus as you can just move it around as you please without the cable constraining you. "The battery lasts for hours (even after years of use) and is surprisingly powerful. A literal life-saver on humid days." Someone else remarked: "This is a fantastic little fan and has been great over the warm weather. Extremely quiet and great that you can move it around. So happy with it I bought two more." Homewares deal of the week It's time to give the home a spring refresh and Dunelm has launched its massive sale. Sometimes it's all about buying necessities for the home, and these Fifi Dining Chairs that have shoppers bagging multiple are now on offer for £31.50, down from £45, saving 30 percent off the RRP. Crafted with a solid wooden frame, these chairs can easily be paired with many different dining tables and decorated with comfy cushion. Designed with a modern curved backrest with a scallop feature, this chair would be a cute edition to any home. Currently available in apricot, blue and natural, there are chairs available for people who want to add a pop of colour to their home, as well as those who want to continue a minimalistic design. This durable seat is said to offer both style and comfort to its users, and is the ideal choice for family meals or entertaining guests. With dimensions of H 80cm x W 44cm x D 52cm, this chair will comfortably fit under a table without taking up too much space. Back to the Fifi Dining Chair, Dunelm shoppers have awarded the product a 4.5 star rating, with the vast majority of shoppers praising the chairs for their colour and how easy they are to assemble. One delighted shopper wrote: "I really love this chair! They are super comfy and they look great! They were very easy to assemble." With another shopper agreeing: "Lovely comfortable chairs! Waiting for them to come back into stock to order two more!" Buy the Fifi Dining Chairs in the Dunelm sale here. One shopper provided a three-star review over the battery life when charged, writing: "It is super quiet and easy to move around the home without the worry of finding a plug socket. However the fan charge does not last the eight hrs on low speed as stated in the product description hence the lower star rating." Although, another five-star review read: "Such a brilliant fan. The charge seems to last ages, it's quiet and looks nice too. Really happy with this. It is very effective even on the lowest setting. Definitely recommend." Beat the heat with Dunelm's White Rechargeable USB Desk Fan that costs just £25. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Ottawa Citizen
6 hours ago
- Ottawa Citizen
Home hints: Simple, portable off-grid power perfect for cabins and cottages
Article content Off-grid power technology is getting better quickly, and this means it's never been easier to enjoy running water and electric power for lighting and small cooking jobs in cabins and lakeside cottages that can't connect to utility power. Let me show you what I've been recommending recently to a cottage owner who came to me looking for design advice for creating a simple, portable off-grid electricity system. The approach uses four main parts and can even provide backup power during outages if you take the equipment back when you return to the city Article content Article content Article content These units combine a high capacity battery with a built in inverter for creating 120-volt outlet power, plus 12 volts and built-in USB charging ports for phones. These units are completely portable and can be recharged in a handful of ways: from solar panels, a portable generator, plugged into a wall when you're near an outlet, from a portable generator, from a vehicle, and from solar panels. I have a 1.6-kWh portable power station that puts out 3,500 watts maximum, and this is a good combination of run time, power output and portability. This size is also large enough to directly power a toaster oven, kettle or microwave for most of an hour on a full charge. Don't get anything smaller. Article content This is for recharging the power station. Depending on how much power you use, 100, 200 or 300 watts of solar capacity should keep the battery charged. These panels are fairly small, so I recommend using them on the ground in a triangular support frame rather than mounting on a roof. Roof mounting is more complicated, and ground mounting lets you locate your panel in full sun for maximum power output, then move the panel indoors or bring it back to your full-time home when you're not at the cottage. Article content Article content Article content 3. Small, quiet inverter generator Article content Why a generator if you've got solar panels? While not strictly necessary, a small backup generator gives you a chance to recharge your battery if the sun can't keep up, or if you want to power things directly when your battery happens to be discharged. These units run on gasoline or gasoline/propane/natural gas, they're super quiet and use fuel very frugally. A 2,000-watt unit weighs less than 40 lbs and can also power a kettle, water pump, toaster oven and lights directly, in addition to recharging the battery. Article content Although portable power stations have gotten much better (and getting better all the time), they still offer a fairly limited amount of power. In tests I've run it can provide water for a household of three for 24 hours with showering and clothes washing. Recharging times range from two to six hours, depending on the source of energy.
