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7NEWS
17-06-2025
- Business
- 7NEWS
Shoppers rush to snap up Roborock's EOFY deals with savings of up to $800 on smart home tech
There's never been a better moment to level up your home with a little help from smart tech. Roborock, the global leader in robotic vacuums, has dropped its biggest end-of-financial-year deals to date, and shoppers are already racing to add to their carts. With savings of up to $800 across their top-rated models, including the Saros 10, Qrevo series and F25, the brand is delivering not just spotless floors, but extra hours in your day. Available now through to Wednesday 2 July via Roborock's website and selected major retailers including JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman and Amazon Australia. These deals are not ones to sleep on (unless you enjoy dust bunnies). Whether you're dealing with daily crumbs, pet hair that never ends, or just tired of lugging a vacuum around the house, Roborock's latest lineup covers it all and then some. 1. Roborock Saros 10, was $2,999, now $2,599 (save $400) Where sleek design meets serious cleaning power. The Saros 10 brings together intelligent navigation, powerful suction and a surprisingly compact self-cleaning dock. It's like having a professional cleaner on call, minus the hourly rate. Ideal for anyone after luxury-level convenience with minimal effort. 2. Roborock Qrevo C was $1,699, now $1,099 (save $600) If you're short on space but big on cleanliness, the Qrevo C is the robot for you. Despite its compact size, it delivers a powerful 18,500 Pa of suction, with smart navigation and a dual anti-tangle system. It's especially perfect for apartments or small homes where every square metre counts. 3. Roborock Qrevo Curv was $2,799, now $2,299 (save $500) Whether you have hardwood, tiles or carpet, the Qrevo Curv knows how to glide seamlessly across every surface. With a zero-tangling system, powerful 18,500 Pa HyperForce® suction and a multi-functional dock, it's built for deep, hygienic cleaning, a godsend for pet owners. 4. Roborock Qrevo Edge C was $2,199, now $1,599 (save $600) Clean every edge and corner without lifting a finger. The Qrevo Edge C features FlexiArm Technology and a dual anti-tangle system to get into those hard-to-reach places, making it ideal for perfectionists and anyone who wants that spotless, just-mopped look with zero fuss. 5. Roborock F25 was $699, now $499 (save $200) Your everyday clean-up just got easier. The Roborock F25 is a wet-dry vacuum that can handle everything from cereal spills to muddy paw prints in one go. With 20,000 Pa suction power, smart sensors and a slick, low-profile build, it's a must-have for families and busy homes.
Miami Herald
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
BMW X3 Generations: All The Major Updates Across Four Generations
The BMW X3 followed the X5 as the brand's first compact luxury crossover. While this was still a novel segment for BMW to enter in the early 2000s, it's almost unimaginable for any current luxury automaker not to have a compact crossover in its lineup, such is the popularity of this type of vehicle. Now in its fourth generation, the X3 has changed - and grown - considerably, while also regularly outselling all other BMW models in the United States. Let's take a closer look at each generation of this SUV. Sold between the 2004 and 2010 model years in the USA, the X3 became popular for its nimble size, sharp handling, and smooth six-cylinder engines. In this market, both 2.5-liter and 3.0-liter naturally-aspirated engines were available, and you could even get a manual X3 back then. Originally, the more powerful six-pot made 225 horsepower and 214 lb-ft of torque. Rear-wheel drive was standard, while the optional xDrive system featured variable torque distribution between the front and rear. Later in 2006, a facelift introduced styling revisions to the headlights, grille, taillights, and bumpers. However, looking at all the E83 BMW X3 models by year, it was never a particularly pretty SUV. Although more affordable than the X5, the X3 didn't do a great job of hiding its lower price. The jarring plastic cladding around the body looked cheap, and in no way indicated decent off-roading abilities; Jeremy Clarkson infamously got stuck in the mud in a first-gen X3. Interior quality was no match for the X5 and the ride was far too harsh. It may have been popular, but the E83 failed to live up to BMW's high standards in too many areas. The second-gen X3 ran from the 2011 to 2017 model years in the USA. This was a generation that attempted to right many of the E83's wrongs. Not only did it look more premium, but the F25 felt that way, too, with a refined interior. Efficiency was much-improved for the F25, thanks to new four-cylinder turbo engines, including a diesel that returned 30 mpg combined. Higher up in the range, this gen received BMW's potent 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine, which initially made 300 hp and 300 lb-ft. However, the manual transmission was gone, leaving only an eight-speed across the range. The great naturally-aspirated six-cylinder was last equipped to the X3 for the 2012 model year. BMW's facelift for this X3 was implemented for the 2014 model year. Besides the usual smattering of styling upgrades, new interior materials and a few additional features were introduced. In 2016, the X3 surpassed annual US sales of 40,000 units for the first time. The F25 was a welcome improvement over the first gen, but it had to be, since Mercedes-Benz released the first GLC-Class in 2015. Newer isn't always better, but in the case of the G01 X3, it's safe to say that this was the best X3 yet. It was perhaps the first X3 that was so accomplished, you had to question whether spending more on the X5 was worth it. In production from the 2018 to 2024 model years, the G01 BMW X3 models featured handsome styling, a high-quality interior with BMW's improved iDrive setup, and an array of powerful yet efficient powertrains. A plug-in hybrid version of this X3 paired a four-cylinder turbo with an electric motor, and allowed for 18 miles of electric-only driving. At the other end of the scale, BMW really pushed the performance envelope of this X3. The M40i's six-cylinder engine produced 382 hp, and if that wasn't enough, a full-fat X3 M was introduced for the first time. The latter made up to 503 hp and was startlingly quick for a compact crossover. This BMW X3's model year changes were subtle, until the substantial facelift for 2022, which introduced much sleeker styling. There isn't much that the G01 did wrong, which is why BMW USA sold over 75,000 of them in 2021, the best performance across all BMW X3 generations. While the X3 has generally been one of BMW's least polarizing models, choosing evolution over revolution, the G45 is quite a departure. It sports a bold but less cohesive look, with criss-crossing lines in its upsized grille and a total rethink inside the cabin. For now, it's only available with two engines: A 2.0-liter turbo-four or a 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbo with 393 hp. AWD and an eight-speed automatic are standard. It's inside where the newest X3 takes a few missteps. Yes, it has a blazing-fast and bright Curved Display, but gone are the user-friendly physical controls in the old X3. Quality has taken a dive, too; instead of classy wood or aluminum inlays, BMW has relied too heavily on garish lighting to create a sense of occasion. When everything is switched off, the cabin is plain to look at. However, trading old-school luxury and usability for tech isn't unique to BMW - Mercedes and Audi have gone down a similar path. We expect the G45 BMW X3's redesign years to fix some of these issues, but that probably won't happen before 2027. Despite all that's changed, the G45 looks likely to continue being one of the most popular models in the BMW stable. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
