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THE BEST GADGETS AROUND

FURBO DOG CAMERA FIND IT : AMAZON . COM . AU

So we ’ ve spent a lot of time with our dogs during lockdown . But if you want to check up on them while you ’ re out the house – and toss them the odd treat for being a good boy – the Furbo Dog Camera is for you . The HD camera will give you a live stream of your pet . The barking alert will let you calm them down via the two-way audio , and the app will let you dispense treats . $ 359 .

SEGWAY DRIFT W1 FIND IT : AMAZON . COM . AU

RAY-BAN STORIES WAYFARER FIND IT : RAY-BAN . COM / AUSTRALIA

Thanks to Segway ’ s famed self-balancing technology , these separate , portable e-skates are easy to learn to use , propelling you down the street at a maximum speed of 12km / h . Their silicone bumpers will protect you from bumps , the customisable LED lighting will make you look cool as well as visible to traffic and the battery provides up to 45 minutes of fun . $ 420.88 .

It ’ s time to look cool as well as enjoy a whole host of multimedia on the go with Ray-Ban Stories Wayfarer smart glasses . Play music , take photos , create videos and even take phone calls while donning a variety of tints . You can easily share and manage your content through the Facebook View app . $ 449 .

THE ASHES The greatest sporting contest in the world returns to our shores as the English cricket team do battle with the finest Australia has to offer . England haven ’ t won a single Ashes test over here since 2010-11 series , and another whitewash will do just nicely !

FIXTURES : First Test : 8-12 December , Gabba , Brisbane Second Test : 16-20 December , Adelaide Oval , Adelaide Third Test : 26-30 December , MCG Fourth Test : 5-9 January , SCG , Sydney Fifth Test : 14-18 January , Optus Stadium , Perth

Watch on TV : Free-to-air : Channel Seven Pay TV : Fox Cricket Stream it : Kayo Sports / Foxtel Go Listen along : ABC Radio

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