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Sure, we all know by now our smart speakers can read us the headlines and tell us the weather. But these versatile little boom boxes are capable of a whole lot more. Here’s how to make the most of your voice assistant enabled speaker and why creating a home with security and smart technology is worth investing in. Just make sure you’ve set up your relevant account and connected to Wi-Fi.

Get excited, music lovers – your new favourite party guest from Bose has entered the building! As an all-in-one superspeaker that’s been turning up the volume for years, the Bose S1 Pro+ Wireless PA System is now busting out even better beats, serving up more powerful portable sound than ever before.

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From video doorbells to voice-activated virtual assistants, advancing technology has reached every corner of the home. Embracing the swathe of “smart” devices that have hit the market in recent years will save you time and money (goodbye, excessive energy bills). “Lighting such as smart LED bulbs and strip lights make up almost 70 per cent of smart home purchases globally, followed by voice automated devices, then security systems,” says David Linehan, Home Automation Buyer at The Good Guys. But with so much on offer, where do you start? Here’s how to start creating a smart home.

If you’ve got a teenager or two on your gift list this year, you might be feeling the pressure of picking a great present for someone who is constantly changing and growing. Though teenagers can be picky, a new tech gift never goes astray and The Good Guys are here to help. For all things techy, here are some of the hottest gifts this Christmas that teens in your life will love.

Want more gift ideas? Check out our Christmas Hub for all your gift inspo!

Why just listen to your favourite movies, TV shows and music when you can feel the sound too? Delivering so much more than just listening pleasure, the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar  pulls you into the heart of your best-loved content for a truly immersive experience. 

“This is a surround sound system for TV like you’ve never heard before,” says Christos Boukogiannis, The Good Guys Buyer – Sound. “The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar is a game changer because it allows you to actually feel what you’re seeing on screen – it’s a must for passionate audiophiles or anyone who wants that thunderous, high-fidelity sound in their living room.

“Plus, if you’re someone who struggles to hear what your favourite NCIS characters are saying, Bose has that covered too, with tech that delivers crisp and clear vocals. Given all of the great features, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without this soundbar.”

Ready to upgrade your home audio for blockbuster movie nights, big game nights and everything in between? A Bose soundbar is the one you want!

Here are seven reasons to upgrade to the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar.

Remember when mobile phones were for making calls, sending texts and playing Snake? Then phones got smart. Now these mini-computers in our pockets are waking us up, playing our favourite songs, telling us where to go, snapping selfies and running our smart homes. New research reveals Australians spend an average of 5.5 hours daily looking at our smartphones. That’s a third of our waking hours! And yet, we’re willing to bet there are still some smartphone features and tricks you’ve never heard of, let alone used. So whether you’re married to your iPhone or a diehard Android fan, we’ve compiled a list of the surprising things your smartphone can do, so you can make the most of what you’ve got, and impress your friends!