Don't pay hundreds on a Dyson Supersonic – this alternative is down to a record-low price of just AU$174.99
Laifen is a relatively new brand in the haircare space in Australia, recently debuting its second-generation hair dryer in the form of the Laifen SE 2. While I'm not expecting to see any discounts on that just days after launch, I'm thrilled to see the original Laifen SE — which made waves in the hair care industry previously — now available for a fraction of the price of the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer it tries to emulate.
Right now, the Laifen SE is down to just AU$174.99 on Amazon — that's AU$75 off RRP and the lowest price yet that I recall seeing it for. Packing some rather incredible temperature settings and a 105,000RPM brushless motor, the Laifen SE doesn't mess around with your hair… or your wallet.
You'll need to act fast to score this stellar hair dryer deal, though — this discounted rate is only available while stocks last.
If you're strapped for cash when it comes to owning one of the best hair dryers — aren't we all? — then the Laifen SE is one to consider. This turbocharged dryer packs an impressive 105,000RPM motor that can generate wind speeds of up to 21kmph, meaning it'll dry your hair in no time. The dryer comes with two magnetic attachments — the Smooth Nozzle for frizz-free finishes and the Diffuser Nozzle for curly and coily hair types.
With four temperature settings indicated by different LED light colours, a thermo-control microprocessor that helps avoid heat damage, and cute pastel colourways like purple and white, this Laifen deal is not one to miss.
While we haven't gotten our hands on this particular dryer, our friends at T3 were rather pleased with the Laifen SE, awarding it 4 stars in their review. The reviewer noted that the "Laifen SE is an attractive hair dryer with some nicely advanced features, especially to do with hair care". They did knock it back a peg due to the drying speed and mismatching accessories; however, they were satisfied with its usual RRP, considering its likeness to the Dyson Supersonic.
As a hair tool reviewer myself, and having trialled the Supersonic Nural, the Laifen SE seems to be a great alternative to the pricey dryer, especially when comparing more than just the fact that it blows hot air. In terms of attachments, the Laifen SE's Smooth Nozzle looks almost identical to the Nural's Concentrator attachment — and both of Laifen's attachments magnetise onto the dryer, much like the Dyson.
The heat modes are similar as well, and even sport different shades of LED lights to represent the temperature. Dare I say, though, the Laifen makes it known what setting you're on even better, illuminating the outer ring of the dryer much brighter than its more premium competitor.
So, if you're in the market for a new hair dryer that won't break the bank, the Laifen SE will blow you away.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Tom's Guide
2 hours ago
- Tom's Guide
SpinTel just joined the 'early NBN 500' club with this super-tempting AU$74p/m 500Mbps plan
Just when I thought the NBN scene was slowly warming up, with new turbocharged speed tiers hitting shelves in September, one spicy new offering has well and truly cranked up the heat. NBN Co's planned speed boost on September 14, 2025 will multiply everyday NBN 100 plans by 5, resulting in them offering 500Mbps as standard evening speeds for around the same price. Yet, in a shock move, SpinTel has recently introduced its mega 500Mbps plan, a full seven weeks before NBN Co is set to take the stage. I've showcased SpinTel's ultracheap deals before, including its newer NBN 750 plan, but this one takes the cake. Costing just AU$74p/m for the first six months, you'll save AU$65.70 before the price increases to AU$84.95p/m. What's more, when compared to other NBN plans, this price is in line with the average costs of NBN 25 (AU$72.29p/m), but delivers nearly 20x the speeds. And, interestingly, this plan is AU$2p/m cheaper than the telco's own NBN 100 offering, supplying — you guessed it — 5x slower speeds. How mindboggling is that?! SpinTel is a Tom's Guide preferred partner (What does this mean?) SpinTel | NBN 500 | AU$74p/m (for 6 months, then AU$84.95p/m) Advertising a monstrous 500Mbps across all hours, SpinTel's latest plan will set you back AU$74p/m for the first 6 months, before increasing to AU$84.95p/m ongoing. This is a huge step for the telco, beating out other providers and NBN Co's own launch of NBN 500 plans. And, it's even cheaper than SpinTel's own NBN 100 plan, chopping AU$2 off per month. With 500Mbps downloads and 42Mbps uploads, SpinTel's Home Turbo plan is ideal for lag-free gaming, streaming and remote work, supporting 4K video calls, downloading game patches and 4K viewing simultaneously. And like other high-speed plans, you'll need an FTTP or HFC connection to order this service. Total minimum cost: AU$74 | Total first year cost: AU$953.70 | Yearly cost after discount: AU$1,019.40 Jumping the queue before the official NBN 500 rollout isn't as hard as it seems. If you've already got a fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) or hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) connection, then you're one step closer to signing up for SpinTel's attractive plan. All you need to do is order the plan from the telco's website, and they'll sort out the rest. Existing customers can also migrate to the new plan by contacting SpinTel. If you have fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) or fibre-to-the-curb (FTTC) at home, your property could be eligible for NBN Co's free fibre upgrade. You can check your address at NBN Co's website, and order your fibre upgrade when you sign up for the plan via SpinTel. When it comes to speeds, it's hard to compare as SpinTel is one of the first of its kind. However, it's worth noting that the 500Mbps figure is theoretical and real-world speeds will likely depend on your connection type, location and time of day. But, like other budget-focused providers, SpinTel piggybacks off Optus, using the bigger telco's network to supply NBN and mobile services. According to recent ACCC data, Optus reached 103.7% of advertised plan speeds during all hours of the day and 103.0% during the busy hours. If these top results extend themselves to SpinTel, you and your internet speeds will be cruisin'. As for the hardware component of any NBN plan, SpinTel does offer modems alongside the plan for an upfront fee. SpinTel's modem bundles range from AU$139.95 to AU$419.95, and can include up to 2 mesh extenders. You can also add a VoIP phone line for free, and a 25GB mobile plan, starting from AU$14p/m (for 6 months, then AU$25p/m ongoing). So if you're peachy keen to get a head start on a new NBN 500 plan, you can check out SpinTel's Home Turbo plan on its website.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
Stablecoins Are on the Rise. 3 Reasons Investors Should Pay Attention to This Popular Cryptocurrency.
Key Points New crypto legislation in Congress has paved the way for rapid expansion of the stablecoin industry. In addition to financial services firms, companies in industries ranging from retail to tech could launch new stablecoins. Stablecoins have the potential to disrupt existing industries and change the way investors value companies. 10 stocks we like better than Circle Internet Group › Passage of landmark new crypto legislation (the Genius Act) has led to a surge of positive sentiment about stablecoins. Some investors now think they have the potential to disrupt entire industries. Although some of this hype and buzz may be overblown, investors still need to pay attention. Here are three key ways that stablecoins could influence your investment strategy. 1. Impact on the business models of top companies Stablecoins, which are cryptocurrencies pegged 1:1 to a fiat currency such as the U.S. dollar, have the potential to affect the business models of companies that have nothing to do with crypto or blockchain. Take retail, for example. A handful of top retailers -- including Amazon and Walmart -- are now exploring stablecoins as a way of cutting down on credit card processing fees. At some point in the not-so-distant future, you might be paying for your online purchases with stablecoins, rather than credit cards. Or what about the financial services industry? Visa is a prime candidate for disruption, so it is already taking steps to prepare for the stablecoin era. And Western Union is also preparing for the day when customers use stablecoins rather than dollars to send cross-border remittances. So get ready to hear a lot about stablecoins on analyst calls and at investor conferences. After asking questions about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), investors and analysts might start to ask about the impact of stablecoins. At the very least, investors need to understand how stablecoins might change or disrupt existing business models. 2. New stablecoin launches Also, get ready for a deluge of new stablecoin launches from some unlikely names. And it won't just be banks or financial institutions issuing them. Under the Genius Act, even nonbanks will be able to issue them. And that could really open the floodgates. Right now, Tether (CRYPTO: USDT) and USDC (CRYPTO: USDC), the stablecoin issued by Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL), account for a whopping 90% of the $250 billion stablecoin industry. According to the latest Motley Fool stablecoin research, Tether and Circle are smaller than the biggest national banks, but larger than typical midsized brokerages. So, they're definitely, a force to be reckoned with. Right now, I'm partial to USDC, because it's the unofficial stablecoin of Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN), which has a partnership agreement with Circle. I also am confident that it will never lose its peg to the U.S. dollar. I wouldn't have as much confidence in smaller stablecoins without such a proven track record or as many key partners. It's easy to see how this industry will become a lot more fragmented very soon, making it potentially even more confusing for the average investor. In June, Fortune reported that Apple, Airbnb, X, and Alphabet were exploring stablecoin launches. So, if you're an Apple fan, you might want to own an Apple stablecoin. The same is true if you're an Elon Musk fan -- wouldn't you want to own a cool new X stablecoin? 3. Ethereum Finally, there's the matter of which blockchain will emerge as the dominant platform for stablecoins. Presumably, investors will flock to blockchains that are seeing the most success with stablecoins. That's because stablecoins are key building blocks for everything that happens in blockchain finance. So the most popular blockchains for stablecoins should also get the highest valuations. Currently, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is getting a lot of buzz because it accounts for 49% of the stablecoin market. According to investment strategist Tom Lee of Fundstrat, stablecoins are going to create a "ChatGPT moment" for Ethereum, with the potential to really light a fire under its price. With that in mind, it's easy to see why high-profile investors such as Peter Thiel are now starting to increase their exposure to Ethereum as a way of investing in stablecoins. But Ethereum hardly has a monopoly on stablecoins. All Layer-1 blockchains, if they can support smart contracts, should also be able to support stablecoins. And that creates the opportunity for relatively unknown names to really pop. According to CoinGecko, Tron (CRYPTO: TRX) has a 34.1% share of the stablecoin market. By way of comparison, Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) only has a measly 2.2% share. If you think that stablecoins are the future, then Solana (with a $100 billion valuation), might be way overvalued compared to Tron, which has a $30 billion valuation. What's the best way to play the stablecoin trend? It's obvious that there are a number of different ways to play the stablecoin trend. The easiest way is to invest in the issuers of stablecoins, such as Circle. That gives you maximum exposure to any potential upside. You could also invest in blockchains such as Ethereum that are dominant in stablecoins, with the expectation that their values are going to soar. By the end of 2025, investing in stablecoins could get very interesting. What if a popular company like Amazon, Apple, or Alphabet decides to launch a stablecoin? It might fundamentally alter the way investors view these companies. That's why, even if you've never paid attention to stablecoins before, you should now. Very soon, they're going to become impossible to ignore. Should you invest $1,000 in Circle Internet Group right now? Before you buy stock in Circle Internet Group, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Circle Internet Group wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $636,774!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,064,942!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,040% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 182% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of July 21, 2025 Dominic Basulto has positions in Amazon, Circle Internet Group, Ethereum, Solana, and USDC. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Airbnb, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Ethereum, Solana, Visa, and Walmart. The Motley Fool recommends Coinbase Global. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Stablecoins Are on the Rise. 3 Reasons Investors Should Pay Attention to This Popular Cryptocurrency. was originally published by The Motley Fool
Business Insider
6 hours ago
- Business Insider
Alibaba (BABA) vs. Amazon (AMZN): Which E-Commerce Stock Has More Upside Ahead of Q2 Earnings?
The second-quarter earnings season is in full swing, and investors are closely watching global e-commerce leaders like Amazon (AMZN) and Alibaba (BABA) to assess the strength of consumer demand, the outlook for digital retail, and their growing role in artificial intelligence. Using TipRanks' Stock Comparison Tool, we will compare these two tech-powerhouse stocks to find the better pick ahead of the upcoming earnings results, according to Wall Street analysts. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) Stock Alibaba is China's largest e-commerce and cloud services company, operating platforms like Taobao, Tmall, and AliCloud. The stock has climbed over 39% so far this year, driven by strong gains in its AI-powered cloud services and growing demand for instant delivery. The company is doubling down on artificial intelligence, aiming to use it to transform online shopping and cloud services. It is using AI across its apps and cloud platform to improve customer experience and stay ahead of the competition. Looking ahead, the company is set to report its Q1 FY26 earnings next month. Wall Street expects Alibaba to report earnings of $2.22 per share for Q1, down 3% from the year-ago quarter. The decline could be due to the company's heavy investment in logistics and delivery. Meanwhile, analysts project Q1 revenues at $35.46 billion, up 6% year-over-year. Is Alibaba Stock a Good Buy Right Now? Ahead of the Q1 results, Benchmark's Top analyst Fawne Jiang reiterated her Buy rating with a $176 price target, implying a 47% gain from current levels. The analyst sees recent share weakness as a 'buying opportunity' and encourages investors to 'build exposure on dips,' confident in Alibaba's strong long-term growth outlook. Nevertheless, she expects Alibaba's margins and profits to come under pressure in the near term due to increased spending. As a result, Benchmark has cut its EBITDA forecast to RMB44 billion for Q1 FY26 and RMB208 billion for the full FY26, 'reflecting near-term margin pressure.' Overall, Wall Street has a Strong Buy consensus rating on Alibaba stock based on 14 Buys and one Hold rating. The average Alibaba price target of $151.08 implies about 26% upside potential from current levels. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) Stock E-commerce and cloud computing giant Amazon is proving the resilience of its business model despite macro challenges and tariff woes. The stock has climbed over 5% so far this year. Several analysts remain bullish on Amazon's high-margin cloud unit, Amazon Web Services (AWS), which is expected to benefit from growing AI demand. In Q1 2025, AWS accounted for just 19% of revenue but delivered an impressive 63% of total operating profit. Meanwhile, Amazon's fast-expanding advertising segment is also emerging as a key growth engine. Looking ahead, Amazon is scheduled to announce its second-quarter results on July 31. Wall Street projects a 9% growth in Amazon's revenue to $162 million. Meanwhile, analysts expect the company to report earnings per share of $1.32 compared to $1.26 in the prior-year quarter. Is Amazon a Buy, Hold, or Sell? Ahead of the Q2 print, BofA Securities analyst Justin Post raised his price target to $265, up from $248, while maintaining a Buy rating. Post expects Amazon's Q2 retail performance to be strong, helped by positive credit card spending data and an extended Prime Day. He also believes AWS is picking up pace, with a strong order backlog and rising cloud demand. The analyst now predicts Q2 revenue of $164 billion, above Wall Street's estimate of $162.1 billion. Turning to Wall Street, AMZN stock has a Strong Buy consensus rating based on 44 Buys and one Hold assigned in the last three months. At $258.27, the average Amazon stock price target implies an 11.59% upside potential. Conclusion Ahead of earnings, Wall Street remains bullish on both Alibaba and Amazon stocks. However, analysts see greater upside potential in Alibaba, supported by its strong fundamentals, expanding AI initiatives, and solid recovery in e-commerce business. Meanwhile, Amazon is gaining from steady growth in cloud and advertising, two high-margin areas set to benefit from AI. While its upside may be smaller than Alibaba's, Amazon's stable growth and strong cash flow continue to earn Wall Street's confidence.
